1 25 28 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/343fa438c4000a5393605800fdda7d21.pdf 42a09da9522d69a1274a343b66ab90ea Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. HEAD-QUARTERS, NORTHERN DEPARTMENT Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct 28th 1864 Copy of Telegram Governor Richard Yates Springfield, Ill Orders have been issued throughout the Department to grant furloughs to Illinois soldiers to enable them to vote on the 8th of November. Joseph Hooker Major Gen'l Com'dg By C. H. Potter Asst Adj Genl (sent 5-40 P.M.) <hr /> Hooker, Maj. Genl. Comdg Dpt. &c. Cincinnati Oct 28th 64 Orders have been sent through War Dept for furloughs to all soldiers to allow to vote. <pre>(File) </pre> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph Hooker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-42 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516366 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. HEAD-QUARTERS, NORTHERN DEPARTMENT Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct 28th 1864 Copy of Telegram Governor Richard Yates Springfield, Ill Orders have been issued throughout the Department to grant furloughs to Illinois soldiers to enable them to vote on the 8th of November. Joseph Hooker Major Gen'l Com'dg By C. H. Potter Asst Adj Genl (sent 5-40 P.M.) <hr /> Hooker, Maj. Genl. Comdg Dpt. &c. Cincinnati Oct 28th 64 Orders have been sent through War Dept for furloughs to all soldiers to allow to vote. <pre>(File) </pre> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6c007415d3c0570322324c27a6c30806.pdf 6b95048f5832a365147cb5f34962bbeb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Kewanee Oct 26 1864 Gov Richard Yates Springfield Ill Dear Sir Allow me to call your attention to the situation of the 100 day Regiments who so promptly responded to your call in May last. They have been detained over two months over the time for which they volunteered. Some of these have been sadly abused. Some have been mustered out without being payed. No money to go home with. None to pay their board & charged 40 ct per day at Camp Fry to be taken from their pay. In this situation [illegible] & [illegible] their officers take advantage of them [illegible] & get a Power of Atty & swindle them out of what little they should have. They look to you for protection. Some have families <hr /> <pre>who are suffering for the necessary's of life. Their Husbands & Fathers being detained through the villany or guilty neglect of some Government officials. Will you not look to this matter and see strict justice is done to them without any further delay. The Government would be [illegible] with the noble sons who volunteer to defend her. If [illegible] she expects to have them respond to her calls - Yours Very Respectfully R. Sedgwick </pre> <hr /> R. Sedgwick Kewanee Oct 25th 64 Calls the Gov's attention to the condition of the hundred Day (100 Day) men who have served more than two months over their time and are now compelled to pay 40 cts per day for board and cheated out of their money by Govert officials [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R. Sedgwick to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-41 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516365 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Kewanee Oct 26 1864 Gov Richard Yates Springfield Ill Dear Sir Allow me to call your attention to the situation of the 100 day Regiments who so promptly responded to your call in May last. They have been detained over two months over the time for which they volunteered. Some of these have been sadly abused. Some have been mustered out without being payed. No money to go home with. None to pay their board & charged 40 ct per day at Camp Fry to be taken from their pay. In this situation [illegible] & [illegible] their officers take advantage of them [illegible] & get a Power of Atty & swindle them out of what little they should have. They look to you for protection. Some have families <hr /> <pre>who are suffering for the necessary's of life. Their Husbands & Fathers being detained through the villany or guilty neglect of some Government officials. Will you not look to this matter and see strict justice is done to them without any further delay. The Government would be [illegible] with the noble sons who volunteer to defend her. If [illegible] she expects to have them respond to her calls - Yours Very Respectfully R. Sedgwick </pre> <hr /> R. Sedgwick Kewanee Oct 25th 64 Calls the Gov's attention to the condition of the hundred Day (100 Day) men who have served more than two months over their time and are now compelled to pay 40 cts per day for board and cheated out of their money by Govert officials [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/488ea9f179acbceafeaebffd9720b9a7.pdf 4459191d8b598fee0b9deb1470a87984 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gr. Secretary's Address GEO. H. HARLOW P.O. BOX 500, Springfield, Ills In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P.O. Box address of your Council Union League of America OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL Pekin Oct 26th, 1864 Governor Richard Yates Springfield Ill Sir I again write you, for your interest as well as my own and that of our country. I have just recd a letter from a member of Co K 146th Ill Vol now at Camp Butler saying that the voters of that company desire to come home (Pekin & this County) to vote. Capt Williams took a vote of his company and the count was 87 for Lincoln and 4 for "Little Mac". Such being the case, it would be a Sin to refuse them away from the polls on the 8th of Nov. I hope you will have it arranged to let them come home on or before that time. The 108th Reg (& Co H 4th Cavalry) nearly every one in Co B and Co A being Union men <hr /> from this county ought by all means be allowed to come home. I believe they are doing provost duty at Vicksburg and Memphis and it does seem to me they could be spared for the important duty they will perform on the 8th not only the votes but the influence they will exert will be of great advantage. This matter is too important to wink at or to let go by default and I trust you will do all in your power to bring it about. The 47th Veterans are now doing Provost duty at Jefferson City - under command of Gen Rosecrans. They should by all means come home for every man is for Old Abe and the entire ticket. A little extra trouble will save this county senatorial and Congressional District. Of course, you are well aware of the vital <hr /> importance of the result of the coming elections not only in reference to our country, but to yourself individually. Both our representative and Senator in the State Legislature will cast their vote for you as United States Senator if they are elected, if not, in the person of John Blevins and Dr. S. R. Suttenstall you will have most determined and bitter opposers. Surely your influence with the war department or at least with Commander of Departments ought to bring this about. There are but a few days to work in and I would suggest that messengers be sent immediately to Gen Rosecrans and other Commanders in order to get such soldiers as I have mentioned furloughed for a few days. This is one of the doubtful counties <hr /> and the Senatorial and Congressional Districts are doubtful and in my humble opinion no effort should be spared to carry them on the side of the Union. We expect to have an Extra Grand mass meeting here on the 2nd of November. Gen Oglesby will be here. As there is a great desire expressed by every one to hear "our gallant and noble Governor Dick Yates" I hope you will try to be here. Please let me know by telegram if it will be possible for you to be here. This will be a meeting that will benefit you in particular. If the weather is pleasant this meeting will eclipse anything of the kind held here or in the county. The importance of the matter discussed will be my excuse for this lengthy letter. Respectfully Yours Geo H Harlow <hr /> Harlow Geo H Pekin Oct 26 64 Wants certain Ill soldiers home to vote & Gov to come there to speak on 2nd Nov Ansd not copied Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George H. Harlow to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-40 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516364 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gr. Secretary's Address GEO. H. HARLOW P.O. BOX 500, Springfield, Ills In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P.O. Box address of your Council Union League of America OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL Pekin Oct 26th, 1864 Governor Richard Yates Springfield Ill Sir I again write you, for your interest as well as my own and that of our country. I have just recd a letter from a member of Co K 146th Ill Vol now at Camp Butler saying that the voters of that company desire to come home (Pekin & this County) to vote. Capt Williams took a vote of his company and the count was 87 for Lincoln and 4 for "Little Mac". Such being the case, it would be a Sin to refuse them away from the polls on the 8th of Nov. I hope you will have it arranged to let them come home on or before that time. The 108th Reg (& Co H 4th Cavalry) nearly every one in Co B and Co A being Union men <hr /> from this county ought by all means be allowed to come home. I believe they are doing provost duty at Vicksburg and Memphis and it does seem to me they could be spared for the important duty they will perform on the 8th not only the votes but the influence they will exert will be of great advantage. This matter is too important to wink at or to let go by default and I trust you will do all in your power to bring it about. The 47th Veterans are now doing Provost duty at Jefferson City - under command of Gen Rosecrans. They should by all means come home for every man is for Old Abe and the entire ticket. A little extra trouble will save this county senatorial and Congressional District. Of course, you are well aware of the vital <hr /> importance of the result of the coming elections not only in reference to our country, but to yourself individually. Both our representative and Senator in the State Legislature will cast their vote for you as United States Senator if they are elected, if not, in the person of John Blevins and Dr. S. R. Suttenstall you will have most determined and bitter opposers. Surely your influence with the war department or at least with Commander of Departments ought to bring this about. There are but a few days to work in and I would suggest that messengers be sent immediately to Gen Rosecrans and other Commanders in order to get such soldiers as I have mentioned furloughed for a few days. This is one of the doubtful counties <hr /> and the Senatorial and Congressional Districts are doubtful and in my humble opinion no effort should be spared to carry them on the side of the Union. We expect to have an Extra Grand mass meeting here on the 2nd of November. Gen Oglesby will be here. As there is a great desire expressed by every one to hear "our gallant and noble Governor Dick Yates" I hope you will try to be here. Please let me know by telegram if it will be possible for you to be here. This will be a meeting that will benefit you in particular. If the weather is pleasant this meeting will eclipse anything of the kind held here or in the county. The importance of the matter discussed will be my excuse for this lengthy letter. Respectfully Yours Geo H Harlow <hr /> Harlow Geo H Pekin Oct 26 64 Wants certain Ill soldiers home to vote & Gov to come there to speak on 2nd Nov Ansd not copied Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/282eb398c5068c23841f25f7d405dba4.pdf 7116a6ec580094b92caef4a34db4ae62 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Clerk's Office, Battery "H" 1st Mo Lt. Artillery Rome Ga Oct 24 1864 To His Excellency Rich Yates, Gov. of Illinois Sir: If your memory is No. 1, you may recollect of receiving---in 1862 & 3 occasional copies of the "Greene County Loyalist", published at Carrollton. Of that humble and somewhat obscene sheet I was Editor. Its publication for one year (in connection with the "Gospel Echo") resulted in my ruin (financially): I spent a farm in the attempt to print a "loyal" paper in Greene. Having failed, I determined to fight the enemies of my country in a way in which there is no such thing "as fail" I enlisted in Welker's famous 1st Mo. Battery, and have fought in all the battles of Sherman's great Georgia Campaign---with its hardships and sufferings. So much for my introduction. On entering the service I left with my wife all the money I had, ($40), expecting that we would be promptly paid each muster-day, which would be sufficient for her support. Muster-days have passed and since the Co. left Benton Barracks last Feb. we have not re- <hr /> ceived a cent of pay. The little funds I left at home is spent, and now as the cold winter sets in my excellent wife is among the Copperheaded population of Greene destitute, sick, and homeless. You may imagine how this kind of thing would affect an honorable man and husband---how it would unman him in battle, that he might save his life for her whom he loves. So much for that. Now to the point: Is there any fund or plan of relief in Illinois that will meet this case? If there is, please address Mrs. J. B. Boyle in care of James Gregory Esq, Whitehall, Greene Co, Ills. If not---dismiss the case, and let Providence solve the problem. We may not be paid before Jan 1 1865; by which time hundreds of soldier's families will suffer untold hardships. It seems as if Government was intent on punishing both friend and foe! I have the honor to remain, Governor Your Obt St J. B. Boyle, private Battery "H" 1st Mo Light Artillery Reference Harman G. Reynolds Editor "Masonic Trowel" Elder A.J. Kane Springfield, Ills <hr /> Boyle, J. B. Bat "H" 1st Mo Lt Artly Rome GA Oct 24/64 Before he entered service he "broke up" trying to run a loyal paper in Greene Co. he left all the money he had in the world ($40) with his wife when he left her. Has not been paid since he went in. His wife will suffer---Is there not some way of providing for her. F Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. Boyle to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-39 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516363 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Clerk's Office, Battery "H" 1st Mo Lt. Artillery Rome Ga Oct 24 1864 To His Excellency Rich Yates, Gov. of Illinois Sir: If your memory is No. 1, you may recollect of receiving---in 1862 & 3 occasional copies of the "Greene County Loyalist", published at Carrollton. Of that humble and somewhat obscure sheet I was Editor. Its publication for one year (in connection with the "Gospel Echo") resulted in my ruin (financially): I spent a farm in the attempt to print a "loyal" paper in Greene. Having failed, I determined to fight the enemies of my country in a way in which there is no such thing "as fail." I enlisted in Welker's famous 1st Mo. Battery, and have fought in all the battles of Sherman's great Georgia Campaign---with its hardships and sufferings. So much for my introduction. On entering the service I left with my wife all the money I had, ($40), expecting that we would be promptly paid each muster-day, which would be sufficient for her support. Muster-days have passed and since the Co. left Benton Barracks last Feb. we have not re- <hr /> ceived a cent of pay. The little funds I left at home is spent, and now as the cold winter sets in my excellent wife is among the Copperheaded population of Greene destitute, sick, and homeless. You may imagine how this kind of thing would affect an honorable man and husband---how it would unman him in battle, that he might save his life for her whom he loves. So much for that. Now to the point: Is there any fund or plan of relief in Illinois that will meet this case? If there is, please address Mrs. J. B. Boyle in care of James Gregory Esq, Whitehall, Greene Co, Ills. If not---dismiss the case, and let Providence solve the problem. We may not be paid before Jan 1 1865; by which time hundreds of soldier's families will suffer untold hardships. It seems as if Government was intent on punishing both friend and foe! I have the honor to remain, Governor Your Obt St J. B. Boyle, private Battery "H" 1st Mo Light Artillery Reference Harman G. Reynolds Editor "Masonic Trowel" Elder A.J. Kane Springfield, Ills <hr /> Boyle, J. B. Bat "H" 1st Mo Lt Artly Rome GA Oct 24/64 Before he entered service he "broke up" trying to run a loyal paper in Greene Co. he left all the money he had in the world ($40) with his wife when he left her. Has not been paid since he went in. His wife will suffer---Is there not some way of providing for her. F Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/aa024809f9aaa24f74f3af13940ecd2a.pdf 59f12c0147a3eccfc7aef19d32e0dab5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gr. Secretary's Address GEO. H. HARLOW, P.O. Box 500, Springfield, Ills In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P.O. address of your Council. Union League of America OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL Pekin Oct 23rd, 1864 Governor Richard Yates Sir: The Union men of this county (Tazewell) are doing all in their power to carry it for the Union this fall; but I must confess if we do not have help the results are very doubtful. You doubtless know that if we lose this county, we lose a member of Legislature. Also a member of the State Senate and the member of Congress from the 8th Dist. If our Soldiers were home there would be no doubt of the result, but as it is I am fearful. The Copperheads have plenty of money and are using it lavishly. The county Union Centive Committee are cramped for funds although our local candidates are liberal and give <hr /> all and more than they are able. If we can get the Soldiers home we send you will be safe result from the apparent apathy that seems to exist in this matter. I again say I fear the result. I told O. M. Hatch a few months ago that Tazewell would give 250 majority for the Union but that assertion was based on the belief that our Soldiers would be home. We want part at least of the 8th, 47th, 73rd, 86th, 115th, 108th, 139th, & 146th and maybe some others that you know are from this county or District. It is of fearful importance that our brave boys should be allowed to vote. Essentially in all doubtful counties and Districts and I trust you will leave no effort spared to bring it about. Respectfully Yours Geo. H. Harlow <hr /> Harlow, George Pekin Oct 23rd 64 There is an alarming doubt of the result in that county. If they lose it, they lose members of the Senate from 8th Dist. He thinks that the result is very doubtful unless they have the Soldiers vote. They want at least part of the 8th, 47th, 73rd, 86th, 115th, 108th, 139th & 146th Regts. Without these he fears that the county is lost. Ansd Oct 26 64 Snyder ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George H. Harlow to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-38 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516362 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gr. Secretary's Address GEO. H. HARLOW, P.O. Box 500, Springfield, Ills In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P.O. address of your Council. Union League of America OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL Pekin Oct 23rd, 1864 Governor Richard Yates Sir: The Union men of this county (Tazewell) are doing all in their power to carry it for the Union this fall; but I must confess if we do not have help the results are very doubtful. You doubtless know that if we lose this county, we lose a member of Legislature. Also a member of the State Senate and the member of Congress from the 8th Dist. If our Soldiers were home there would be no doubt of the result, but as it is I am fearful. The Copperheads have plenty of money and are using it lavishly. The county Union Centive Committee are cramped for funds although our local candidates are liberal and give <hr /> all and more than they are able. If we can get the Soldiers home we send you will be safe result from the apparent apathy that seems to exist in this matter. I again say I fear the result. I told O. M. Hatch a few months ago that Tazewell would give 250 majority for the Union but that assertion was based on the belief that our Soldiers would be home. We want part at least of the 8th, 47th, 73rd, 86th, 115th, 108th, 139th, & 146th and maybe some others that you know are from this county or District. It is of fearful importance that our brave boys should be allowed to vote. Essentially in all doubtful counties and Districts and I trust you will leave no effort spared to bring it about. Respectfully Yours Geo. H. Harlow <hr /> Harlow, George Pekin Oct 23rd 64 There is an alarming doubt of the result in that county. If they lose it, they lose members of the Senate from 8th Dist. He thinks that the result is very doubtful unless they have the Soldiers vote. They want at least part of the 8th, 47th, 73rd, 86th, 115th, 108th, 139th & 146th Regts. Without these he fears that the county is lost. Ansd Oct 26 64 Snyder ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/39d2c914af03d2e922e71c1facd87096.pdf ebb87e60758767860ec18dfc03d5e674 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Butler Oct 21st/64 Richard Yates (Governor) Sir I have the honour of asking you if please to attend to that letter which you gave us in Peoria concerning that furlough to Geneseo untill we can vote we are old Soldiers and have our three years in the 9th Illinois Cav and now we want the priviledge of going home to vote, our names is in that letter which Capt Key has that you gave us Please lett us go we will pay our own way the whole five of us is for good old Abe you will find us in the Substitute Camp let us know Yours truly James Bracken <hr /> Bracken James Camp Butler Oct 21st 64 Calls the Governor's attention to a letter which he gave them in Peoria in reference to a furlough. They want it attended to so that they can vote file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Bracken to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-37 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516361 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Butler Oct 21st/64 Richard Yates (Governor) Sir I have the honour of asking you if please to attend to that letter which you gave us in Peoria concerning that furlough to Geneseo untill we can vote we are old Soldiers and have our three years in the 9th Illinois Cav and now we want the priviledge of going home to vote, our names is in that letter which Capt Key has that you gave us Please lett us go we will pay our own way the whole five of us is for good old Abe you will find us in the Substitute Camp let us know Yours truly James Bracken <hr /> Bracken James Camp Butler Oct 21st 64 Calls the Governor's attention to a letter which he gave them in Peoria in reference to a furlough. They want it attended to so that they can vote file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bd1c5755eb9224a2051bf63f921bf426.pdf 528d2c5324ad75651bfe3b3b5be56eb5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Clerk's Office, County Court, KANE COUNTY, ILLS. Geneva, Oct 21 1864. Governor Yates My Dear Sir We are now making arrangements for a large meeting here on Thursday Nov 3d and I have been specially authorized by the committee of arrangements to secure your attendance if possible. It is designed to be an imposing demonstration, and as you have not been in our Congressional district during the campaign it is earnestly hoped that you will be able to come. Indeed from information which I received in Chicago a day or two since, and which when I see you I can explain, I am persuaded that your own interests may make it of some importance that you should visit us. Wentworth and Trumbull are expected & Ingersoll has also been invited. I see you have an appt. at Alton the day following, but we are to have an extra train which will take you <hr /> into the city by 1/2 past 7 and the Alton train does not leave until 9 which would drop you at Alton next day in time for the meeting. You will probably receive a letter from Turner on the subject. Most earnestly hoping that you will not disappoint the expectations of our people in this part of the State, I remain Very truly & faithfully Your Friend & Servant J. G. Wilson Chairman Com. of Arrangements Wilson J. G. Geneva Oct 21st 64 They will have a great demonstration there on Nov 3d 64 Want Gov to be sure to be there as he thinks it will be to his interest (File ) File Senatorial Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. G. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516360 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Clerk's Office, County Court, KANE COUNTY, ILLS. Geneva, Oct 21 1864. Governor Yates My Dear Sir We are now making arrangements for a large meeting here on Thursday Nov 3d and I have been specially authorized by the committee of arrangements to secure your attendance if possible. It is designed to be an imposing demonstration, and as you have not been in our Congressional district during the campaign it is earnestly hoped that you will be able to come. Indeed from information which I received in Chicago a day or two since, and which when I see you I can explain, I am persuaded that your own interests may make it of some importance that you should visit us. Wentworth and Trumbull are expected & Ingersoll has also been invited. I see you have an appt. at Alton the day following, but we are to have an extra train which will take you <hr /> into the city by 1/2 past 7 and the Alton train does not leave until 9 which would drop you at Alton next day in time for the meeting. You will probably receive a letter from Turner on the subject. Most earnestly hoping that you will not disappoint the expectations of our people in this part of the State, I remain Very truly & faithfully Your Friend & Servant J. G. Wilson Chairman Com. of Arrangements Wilson J. G. Geneva Oct 21st 64 They will have a great demonstration there on Nov 3d 64 Want Gov to be sure to be there as he thinks it will be to his interest (File ) File Senatorial Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/02919b4c0be1419dc6766036c6ba984b.pdf 3e4b2e90a544ab3b4f3bed80e6e5dd19 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy Ills Oct. 20th/64 Gov. Richard Yates Springfield Ills Dr Sir I understand that and has come from Secty Stanton that such of Ills Soldiers as you desire may be furloughed home to vote at the coming November Election. If such is the case I would like very much to have the Adams County boys that are in the 10th 16th & 50th Ills Regts. We think with the soldiers of these Regts. here to vote we can carry this County and Congressional district. I would urge that you telegraph to Secty. Stanton immediately (if not already done) and see if such an arrangement cannot be effected. I think it highly important. Your most Obt. John Wood <hr /> Wood John Quincy Oct 20/64 Says they must have 10th 16th & 50th Regts home to vote in order to carry Adams County. Wants Gov to do it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Wood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-35 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516359 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy Ills Oct. 20th/64 Gov. Richard Yates Springfield Ills Dr Sir I understand that and has come from Secty Stanton that such of Ills Soldiers as you desire may be furloughed home to vote at the coming November Election. If such is the case I would like very much to have the Adams County boys that are in the 10th 16th & 50th Ills Regts. We think with the soldiers of these Regts. here to vote we can carry this County and Congressional district. I would urge that you telegraph to Secty. Stanton immediately (if not already done) and see if such an arrangement cannot be effected. I think it highly important. Your most Obt. John Wood <hr /> Wood John Quincy Oct 20/64 Says they must have 10th 16th & 50th Regts home to vote in order to carry Adams County. Wants Gov to do it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7a07fc018968c4ea1bd2765649bb6e69.pdf 9852ce4795af63079b6bc8b699203a1f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy Illinois Oct 20 1864 Governor In my opinion it will require the 10th 16th & 50th Regiments to carry this district. Our people look to you for their return. with their vote Mr Bushnell can be elected who is your friend. I am sir as ever Your friend R. B. Hatch <hr /> Hatch. R. B. Quincy Oct 20 1864 They will require the 10th 16th & 50th Regiments to carry that district & elect Bushnell Returned by Gov Nov 14th 64 file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R. B. Hatch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-34 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516358 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy Illinois Oct 20 1864 Governor In my opinion it will require the 10th 16th & 50th Regiments to carry this district. Our people look to you for their return. with their vote Mr Bushnell can be elected who is your friend. I am sir as ever Your friend R. B. Hatch <hr /> Hatch. R. B. Quincy Oct 20 1864 They will require the 10th 16th & 50th Regiments to carry that district & elect Bushnell Returned by Gov Nov 14th 64 file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/dfa581efe686a6a9a4395f5a62666264.pdf cc67459f7e49319a791df893533eb946 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Oct 18th 1864. Commanding Officer 106th Regt Ills Vols Pine Bluff Ark Dear Sir: I am informed that Edwin Batty of Co A 106th Ills is now confined in hospital and has not been fit for duty for some time. Will you please cause him to be examined for a discharge and discharged if found unfit for service. Please inform me of action taken. Very Respectfully Rich. Yates Governor <hr /> Office Med'l Exam Board Pine Bluff Ark Nov 21st 1864 Edwin Batty having been called before the Board and been carefully examined is found not to be a fit subject for discharge F J Foster Afst Surg 13th Ill Cav Recorder Officer Post Surg. Pine Bluff Nov 21st 64 Approvd [N. H.?] Smith 28th Ills Post Surg. at Pine Bluff Ark. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Commanding Officer of 106th Regiment Illinois Volunteers. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-33 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516357 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Oct 18th 1864. Commanding Officer 106th Regt Ills Vols Pine Bluff Ark Dear Sir: I am informed that Edwin Batty of Co A 106th Ills is now confined in hospital and has not been fit for duty for some time. Will you please cause him to be examined for a discharge and discharged if found unfit for service. Please inform me of action taken. Very Respectfully Rich. Yates Governor <hr /> Office Med'l Exam Board Pine Bluff Ark Nov 21st 1864 Edwin Batty having been called before the Board and been carefully examined is found not to be a fit subject for discharge F J Foster Afst Surg 13th Ill Cav Recorder Officer Post Surg. Pine Bluff Nov 21st 64 Approvd [N. H.?] Smith 28th Ills Post Surg. at Pine Bluff Ark. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4e5f56199e9fd4ecf366648cfb56b70a.pdf bf03ba80ceade91bc52da3ca13d2b7b3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Louis Mo. Oct. 17th 1864 His Excellency, Gov. Richd Yates, Springfield Ills. Dear Governor: I have just arrived from Northern Ills. and find your Telegram of the 11th inst wishing me to report at Springfield. I am sorry I was not at home. But I was at work for you day And night. I went from Springfield to Chicago find they are all righ for you there. Went to Dixon. Saw Camp And others. They assure me that Washburne will not be a candidate. Went out to a large mass meeting in Lee County. Spoke an hour and a half, and It would have done you good to hear the hearty Cheers for Yates for Senator. Was at Polo, Mt Morris and Galena. All go for Yates in that district. <hr /> I was informed by Col Turner Chm of the Central Com that they had assigned me to the duty of getting the Ills soldiers home by Election. That is those from Mo. This I am at now. If there is still anything I can do by coming to Springfield, I will start at Evening get my instructions and return, or you can communicate by letter and I will try to meet the demand. Anything connected with obtaining leave for the paroled prisoners I would like to have you work through me. Hoping Governor that I May still be able to serve my Country through you - I remain till "further orders" Governor Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servt Wm S Pope <hr /> Pope Wm S St. Louis Oct 17th 64 Just returned from Northern Illinois & found the Govr's telegram waiting. He found them all right at Chicago "for Yates for Senator" - also at Dixon where he was assured that Washburne would not be a candidate at Polo, Mt. Morris, Galena & at a mass meeting in Lee County he forced them all "for Yates" If he can do anything by coming to Springfield will start immediately Will do all he can to get the Paroled men to vote if the Govr desires it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William S. Pope to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-32 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516356 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Louis Mo. Oct. 17th 1864 His Excellency, Gov. Richd Yates, Springfield Ills. Dear Governor: I have just arrived from Northern Ills. and find your Telegram of the 11th inst wishing me to report at Springfield. I am sorry I was not at home. But I was at work for you day And night. I went from Springfield to Chicago find they are all righ for you there. Went to Dixon. Saw Camp And others. They assure me that Washburne will not be a candidate. Went out to a large mass meeting in Lee County. Spoke an hour and a half, and It would have done you good to hear the hearty Cheers for Yates for Senator. Was at Polo, Mt Morris and Galena. All go for Yates in that district. <hr /> I was informed by Col Turner Chm of the Central Com that they had assigned me to the duty of getting the Ills soldiers home by Election. That is those from Mo. This I am at now. If there is still anything I can do by coming to Springfield, I will start at Evening get my instructions and return, or you can communicate by letter and I will try to meet the demand. Anything connected with obtaining leave for the paroled prisoners I would like to have you work through me. Hoping Governor that I May still be able to serve my Country through you - I remain till "further orders" Governor Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servt Wm S Pope <hr /> Pope Wm S St. Louis Oct 17th 64 Just returned from Northern Illinois & found the Govr's telegram waiting. He found them all right at Chicago "for Yates for Senator" - also at Dixon where he was assured that Washburne would not be a candidate at Polo, Mt. Morris, Galena & at a mass meeting in Lee County he forced them all "for Yates" If he can do anything by coming to Springfield will start immediately Will do all he can to get the Paroled men to vote if the Govr desires it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/076c7a823c9557697221a51bf7b56182.pdf 031b2aa6594b455f0d952c5a666ea56c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Paris, Ill., Oct. 17th 1864 Gov. Rich'd Yates D'r Sir I write to request that you will use all your influence to secure a furlough to the 62d Ill. Vol, Col. Trul, now at Little Rock, Ark., for the purpose of allowing them to vote. We want particularly Co. K of that regiment. Will you also endeavor to secure a furlough for Co. E, 66th Ill., Co. E 12th Ill. Infty, and Cos. C & D & H 2th, 79th Ill. These regiments are all in the neighborhood of Atlanta, Ga. We are very anxious to carry our County ticket and to do so must have some help from the army. These men will, of course, help the National and State tickets just as much here by the same number would in any other County of the state, with the additional advantage that they can help the congressional, legislation and County ticket where it is needed. Will you do me the favor to look after this matter immediately, and greatly oblige Your Ob't Servant S. L Spink <hr /> Spink S. L Paris Oct. 17/64 Wants the 62d Reg't furloughed home to vote. Answered [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. L. Spink to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516355 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Paris, Ill., Oct. 17th 1864 Gov. Rich'd Yates D'r Sir I write to request that you will use all your influence to secure a furlough to the 62d Ill. Vol, Col. Trul, now at Little Rock, Ark., for the purpose of allowing them to vote. We want particularly Co. K of that regiment. Will you also endeavor to secure a furlough for Co. E, 66th Ill., Co. E 12th Ill. Infty, and Cos. C & D & H 2th, 79th Ill. These regiments are all in the neighborhood of Atlanta, Ga. We are very anxious to carry our County ticket and to do so must have some help from the army. These men will, of course, help the National and State tickets just as much here by the same number would in any other County of the state, with the additional advantage that they can help the congressional, legislation and County ticket where it is needed. Will you do me the favor to look after this matter immediately, and greatly oblige Your Ob't Servant S. L Spink <hr /> Spink S. L Paris Oct. 17/64 Wants the 62d Reg't furloughed home to vote. Answered [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8969590dab7d07625cdd983c8246cfe8.pdf f28280a3ee9f2ea18fcd24b55790edf0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Paris Ills. Oct 15th/64 Gov Yates Dear Sir. We are labouring hard and using all the means at our command to carry the approaching election. But have fears of our ability to do so. It is the unanimous request of the union men of this vicinity, that the two companies remaining at Little Rock of the 62nd Regt (Col Trues Command) also the Company of the 5th Cavalry that went from Cumberland County be Furloughed & brought home in time to vote in the approaching election, about 70 of Trues men belong to Edgar 100 of them to Coles & about 50 to Moultrie. We think the addition of these voters will make all safe in our counties securring the County & State office, also, Our Congressman. We understand Gen Ogelsby & yourself will be with us on the 28th. We will try and get up a respectible meeting for you. Yours Truly H. Sanford Mather Booth G. W. Rives J Mayo Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. Sanford and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516354 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Paris Ills. Oct 15th/64 Gov Yates Dear Sir. We are labouring hard and using all the means at our command to carry the approaching election. But have fears of our ability to do so. It is the unanimous request of the union men of this vicinity, that the two companies remaining at Little Rock of the 62nd Regt (Col Trues Command) also the Company of the 5th Cavalry that went from Cumberland County be Furloughed & brought home in time to vote in the approaching election, about 70 of Trues men belong to Edgar 100 of them to Coles & about 50 to Moultrie. We think the addition of these voters will make all safe in our counties securring the County & State office, also, Our Congressman. We understand Gen Ogelsby & yourself will be with us on the 28th. We will try and get up a respectible meeting for you. Yours Truly H. Sanford Mather Booth G. W. Rives J Mayo Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0ff4c6a6afdb3b033df6e9cb4fdf5fd4.pdf bd46d81c78edce09a1b659e5f7a8e0df Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galena Ills, Oct. 15th 1864 His Excellence, Richd Yates, Springfield, Ills Dear Governor: I have been through the District and find Matters All right - Some say they are sorry for One thing - "That Dick will drink pretty hard sometimes" - I Explained to them that these reports were Exaggerated - And that I had Every confidence if you should be sent to the senate - with this feeling on the part of the people that you would redeem your pledge to become at least Temperate in the use of liquors - Governor This is the only thing that could possibly beat you for anything you want - but not Even this shall foil you this time - <hr /> I have not left a candidate for the Legislature without the full and hearty promise to vote for "Gov Yates for the US Senate I Expected to have seen Washburn here - but he is not at home - Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Ind give us the key vote - long may they abide in the faith - I return home to St Louis tonight to send home Every sick and invalid Soldier and All who can be spared till after Election - I see the Evidence gathering fast, that we shall have a great majority at this Election - And I am confident of your Election being made Sure At a meeting in Lee County a few days since after talking an hour and a half I proposed cheers for Yates for the U.S Senate - It would have done you good to have heard those shouts - They come from the Soul As Ever Your Obt Serv't Wm S Pope <hr /> Pope Wm S Galena Oct 15/64 Says he has been through the Dist & found matters all right. The candidates for legislature with whom he has talked are all for "Dick Yates for US Senator." The prospects are everywhere bright & the signs of the times indicate the triump of the Union Cause & the sure election of Govr Yates to the Senate. He goes to St Louis immediately to send home every sick & Invalid soldier, that they may vote. Senatorial [written sideways] File without answer <hr /> State of Illinois, Executive Department, Springfield Oct 14th 1864 Lt Col Jas Oakes Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William S. Pope to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516353 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galena Ills, Oct. 15th 1864 His Excellence, Richd Yates, Springfield, Ills Dear Governor: I have been through the District and find Matters All right - Some say they are sorry for One thing - "That Dick will drink pretty hard sometimes" - I Explained to them that these reports were Exaggerated - And that I had Every confidence if you should be sent to the senate - with this feeling on the part of the people that you would redeem your pledge to become at least Temperate in the use of liquors - Governor This is the only thing that could possibly beat you for anything you want - but not Even this shall foil you this time - <hr /> I have not left a candidate for the Legislature without the full and hearty promise to vote for "Gov Yates for the US Senate I Expected to have seen Washburn here - but he is not at home - Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Ind give us the key vote - long may they abide in the faith - I return home to St Louis tonight to send home Every sick and invalid Soldier and All who can be spared till after Election - I see the Evidence gathering fast, that we shall have a great majority at this Election - And I am confident of your Election being made Sure At a meeting in Lee County a few days since after talking an hour and a half I proposed cheers for Yates for the U.S Senate - It would have done you good to have heard those shouts - They come from the Soul As Ever Your Obt Serv't Wm S Pope <hr /> Pope Wm S Galena Oct 15/64 Says he has been through the Dist & found matters all right. The candidates for legislature with whom he has talked are all for "Dick Yates for US Senator." The prospects are everywhere bright & the signs of the times indicate the triump of the Union Cause & the sure election of Govr Yates to the Senate. He goes to St Louis immediately to send home every sick & Invalid soldier, that they may vote. Senatorial [written sideways] File without answer <hr /> State of Illinois, Executive Department, Springfield Oct 14th 1864 Lt Col Jas Oakes Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/213364560207e8da19a084115fae9756.pdf e008a012e6e13261d2443b1f047e98d5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Burlington Iowa Oct 14th 1864 Gov. Yates Springfield Ills D Sir In settling up the bills of the Soldiers Fair, I find the Committee permitted, or rather neglected to settle with you in regard to your expenses in coming to and going from Burlington Enclosed I hand you Twenty five &0/100 dollars, which so far as I can learn will meet the bill -- Please Excuse oversight in the matter Yours Respectfully John G. Foote <hr /> SOUTHERN IOWA SOLDIERS' FAIR at Burlington, September 26th to October 1st, 1864 MILITARY MONUMENT. Burlington, Iowa, June 25th, 1864. To the President of the Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society, City of Burlington, Iowa. RESPECTED MADAM: -- We hand you herewith, a design for a Military Monument, which we propose to present, through your Society, to the Township in Iowa, exclusive of the Township of Burlington, which shall, in proportion to the number of inhabitants, (taking the census of 1860 as the standard,) contribute the most in cash, or in goods, wares, merchandise or produce, at a cash valuation, to the Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair, to be held in this city, on the last week of next September. The Monument will be twelve feet above the level of the ground, and will be made of the best American Marble, and executed in good style. On the face of the spire, will be carved the shield of the United States, with the motto, "E Pluribus Unum," and resting upon it is a musket and sword, united by the laurel wreath of victory: and floating over its staff, the triumphant guidon, inscribed "Union and Liberty." The Monument will be worth Five Hundred Dollars in cash, and will be to the successful competing Township, a fitting and worthy memorial to their honored dead, who have given their lives a willing sacrifice for the perpetuity of the glorious American Union. Yours Respectfully, DONAHUE & McCOSH, MARBLE DEALERS. It affords the Executive Committee great pleasure to send forth the design of the beautiful Monument to be contested for at the approaching Fair. The monument of itself, will be a magnificent prize. The cause which it seeks to promote, is of the highest importance to every true Patriot. The motives which awaken the Spirit of emulation for such a treasure are of the purest character. To cherish the memory of the departed is ever praiseworthy. But the fallen heroes of our Nation should be enshrined in every loyal heart, and their names written in unperishable letters upon tablets of gold. What County or Township is there in our patriotic State that would not desire to have this silent orator standing in some selected place in their midst, to speak the praise of the honored dead who cannot now speak for themselves. The departed have noble and bravely acted for us, and let us now put forth a be-fitting act for them. They have given their precious lives for the perpetuity of our inheritance, and shall we not of our abundance contribute freely and liberally to the comfort and consolation of their living and dying comrades in arms. Many of the graves of our fallen defenders can never be visited by their friends, but here, the bereaved can look on the names of their loved ones, and feel that they have not been forgotten. Let each County or Township in our State contend for this prize, and thereby evidence their love for their noble dead. Donations received previous to the Fair will be appraised and credited to the Township from which they are received. DELEGATES. -- Each County contributing to the Fair as a County shall be entitled to two delegates; and each Township or Society contributing as such shall be entitled to one delegate ; and said delegates shall be entertained free of charge during the Fair. It is desired that Counties, Townships and Societies intending to send delegates, notify the Secretary of their intention at their earliest convenience. MRS. H. B. RANSOM, Cor. Sec'y. <hr /> Foote John G Burlington Oct 14/64 Remits your Expenses in going to & from thier Fair -- $20.00/100 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Foote to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516352 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Burlington Iowa Oct 14th 1864 Gov. Yates Springfield Ills D Sir In settling up the bills of the Soldiers Fair, I find the Committee permitted, or rather neglected to settle with you in regard to your expenses in coming to and going from Burlington Enclosed I hand you Twenty five &0/100 dollars, which so far as I can learn will meet the bill -- Please Excuse oversight in the matter Yours Respectfully John G. Foote <hr /> SOUTHERN IOWA SOLDIERS' FAIR at Burlington, September 26th to October 1st, 1864 MILITARY MONUMENT. Burlington, Iowa, June 25th, 1864. To the President of the Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society, City of Burlington, Iowa. RESPECTED MADAM: -- We hand you herewith, a design for a Military Monument, which we propose to present, through your Society, to the Township in Iowa, exclusive of the Township of Burlington, which shall, in proportion to the number of inhabitants, (taking the census of 1860 as the standard,) contribute the most in cash, or in goods, wares, merchandise or produce, at a cash valuation, to the Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair, to be held in this city, on the last week of next September. The Monument will be twelve feet above the level of the ground, and will be made of the best American Marble, and executed in good style. On the face of the spire, will be carved the shield of the United States, with the motto, "E Pluribus Unum," and resting upon it is a musket and sword, united by the laurel wreath of victory: and floating over its staff, the triumphant guidon, inscribed "Union and Liberty." The Monument will be worth Five Hundred Dollars in cash, and will be to the successful competing Township, a fitting and worthy memorial to their honored dead, who have given their lives a willing sacrifice for the perpetuity of the glorious American Union. Yours Respectfully, DONAHUE & McCOSH, MARBLE DEALERS. It affords the Executive Committee great pleasure to send forth the design of the beautiful Monument to be contested for at the approaching Fair. The monument of itself, will be a magnificent prize. The cause which it seeks to promote, is of the highest importance to every true Patriot. The motives which awaken the Spirit of emulation for such a treasure are of the purest character. To cherish the memory of the departed is ever praiseworthy. But the fallen heroes of our Nation should be enshrined in every loyal heart, and their names written in unperishable letters upon tablets of gold. What County or Township is there in our patriotic State that would not desire to have this silent orator standing in some selected place in their midst, to speak the praise of the honored dead who cannot now speak for themselves. The departed have noble and bravely acted for us, and let us now put forth a be-fitting act for them. They have given their precious lives for the perpetuity of our inheritance, and shall we not of our abundance contribute freely and liberally to the comfort and consolation of their living and dying comrades in arms. Many of the graves of our fallen defenders can never be visited by their friends, but here, the bereaved can look on the names of their loved ones, and feel that they have not been forgotten. Let each County or Township in our State contend for this prize, and thereby evidence their love for their noble dead. Donations received previous to the Fair will be appraised and credited to the Township from which they are received. DELEGATES. -- Each County contributing to the Fair as a County shall be entitled to two delegates; and each Township or Society contributing as such shall be entitled to one delegate ; and said delegates shall be entertained free of charge during the Fair. It is desired that Counties, Townships and Societies intending to send delegates, notify the Secretary of their intention at their earliest convenience. MRS. H. B. RANSOM, Cor. Sec'y. <hr /> Foote John G Burlington Oct 14/64 Remits your Expenses in going to & from thier Fair -- $20.00/100 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1a4e10223030a7c3793bee925c9c10ff.pdf 79b64e8e5ca5adb004223f33a37ff1c3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. General Hospital No 4. Quincy Ill. Oct. 14th, 1864 Governor - Dear Sir We, The legal voters of Co. 98 V.R.C. of this place would Respectfully Request that your Excellency would devise some means whereby we can be able to attend the Polls at the coming Election. We are all anxious to Give our Union Candidates a hearty support. - and Dear Sir in so doing you will confer a great favour on your Most Obt. Servts Co. 98. V.R.Cav and the Patients of said Cav. <hr /> Hospital No 4 Quincy Ills Oct 14th 1864 The Members of Co 98. V.R.C. want to come home to vote. attended to [H?] from "H" Box Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Co. 98 Volunteer Regiment Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516351 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. General Hospital No 4. Quincy Ill. Oct. 14th, 1864 Governor - Dear Sir We, The legal voters of Co. 98 V.R.C. of this place would Respectfully Request that your Excellency would devise some means whereby we can be able to attend the Polls at the coming Election. We are all anxious to Give our Union Candidates a hearty support. - and Dear Sir in so doing you will confer a great favour on your Most Obt. Servts Co. 98. V.R.Cav and the Patients of said Cav. <hr /> Hospital No 4 Quincy Ills Oct 14th 1864 The Members of Co 98. V.R.C. want to come home to vote. attended to [H?] from "H" Box Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9f51042f24a76c0434101397f080ca4b.pdf aae1c906a125b1633e2a29763cee4db2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Canton Ill Oct 14" 1864 To his excellency Gov Yates Springfield Will you allow me to make the following statement which I hope you will not pafs by unnoticed. Fourteen mos ago I left Peoria Ills. went to Vicksburg Mifs was engaged in Vicksburg Miss as clerk in the Com Sub Department under the direction of Capt J. F. Wilson CS In April last, I went to Chicago Ill where I have since resided tis my home I am engaged <hr /> with Thos P. Byrn (mcht) 170 Lake St I am enrolled there and have stood my [chace?] for the Draft in 1" ward And I am Drafted also in Peoria Ill in 2nd ward and hired a substitute for ($900.00) nine hundred Dollars to take my place. Why I complain is when in July last I wrote to R. A. Yoe Asst Prov Marshall of Peoria requesting him to erase my name from the "List" in Peoria Ills as I was then enrolled in Chicago (my home) and was subjected to the Draft in the 1st ward but he did not answer my <hr /> letter nor did he do anything towards having my name erased from the enrolling List the carelessness of which cost ($900.00) nine hundred Dollars. Peoria is not my home nor has it been since Aug 5" 1863 I ask is it not in the Power of Some one "in Authority" to award justice yet to me. Tis the fault of the Asst Provost Marshal of Peoria and not mine certainly I have been very unjustly dealt with. J. J. Miller P.O. Box 6 Chicago Ill I respectfully refer you to Hon E. C. Ingersoll Peoria Ill <hr /> Miller J. J. Canton Ills Oct. 14/64 His home is in Chicago He formerly lived in Peoria He left there, & went south He was enrolled in Peoria He was also enrolled in Chicago He was drafted in Peoria He paid $900.00 for a substitute He requested Pro. Mar to take off his name He did not do it which cost him $900 He thinks he ought to be relieved. (File) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. J. Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516350 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Canton Ill Oct 14" 1864 To his excellency Gov Yates Springfield Will you allow me to make the following statement which I hope you will not pafs by unnoticed. Fourteen mos ago I left Peoria Ills. went to Vicksburg Mifs was engaged in Vicksburg Miss as clerk in the Com Sub Department under the direction of Capt J. F. Wilson CS In April last, I went to Chicago Ill where I have since resided tis my home I am engaged <hr /> with Thos P. Byrn (mcht) 170 Lake St I am enrolled there and have stood my [chace?] for the Draft in 1" ward And I am Drafted also in Peoria Ill in 2nd ward and hired a substitute for ($900.00) nine hundred Dollars to take my place. Why I complain is when in July last I wrote to R. A. Yoe Asst Prov Marshall of Peoria requesting him to erase my name from the "List" in Peoria Ills as I was then enrolled in Chicago (my home) and was subjected to the Draft in the 1st ward but he did not answer my <hr /> letter nor did he do anything towards having my name erased from the enrolling List the carelessness of which cost ($900.00) nine hundred Dollars. Peoria is not my home nor has it been since Aug 5" 1863 I ask is it not in the Power of Some one "in Authority" to award justice yet to me. Tis the fault of the Asst Provost Marshal of Peoria and not mine certainly I have been very unjustly dealt with. J. J. Miller P.O. Box 6 Chicago Ill I respectfully refer you to Hon E. C. Ingersoll Peoria Ill <hr /> Miller J. J. Canton Ills Oct. 14/64 His home is in Chicago He formerly lived in Peoria He left there, & went south He was enrolled in Peoria He was also enrolled in Chicago He was drafted in Peoria He paid $900.00 for a substitute He requested Pro. Mar to take off his name He did not do it which cost him $900 He thinks he ought to be relieved. (File) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4ec4f8868fdb004704c1998324883e18.pdf acac10c24f4d58d269000576b4077095 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tuscola Ills, Oct. 13, 1864 Gov Malden Jones, Union nominee for the Legislature from this County is shaky on the question of United States Senator. He says you told him that Capt. Bagly of this County should be Commissioned Major of the 79th Regt. & that Capt Low was commissioned in his place - & that he must have some explanation of the reasons. I hope you will at once make this matter right. I know you Can do it. I have written to day to Major Peters of Danville to open on Mr Jones, & I Know he will do it. Jones is your friend, but thinks he has been played off on. I am - watching him, & will Keep an eye on him. & so will Major Peters. We want you to help us. Very truly yours G. Wright <hr /> P. S. If Gov is not at home, his private secretary will please attend to this matter if he can do so safely. G. W. <hr /> Wright G -, Tuscola, Oct 13.64, Senatorial Col H- Go to Adjt Gen's office & see what caused this trouble - & get up best explanation to be Signed by me When I get home again <hr /> Call Governors attention to this important Snyder Dec 5 (File) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource G. Wright to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516349 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tuscola Ills, Oct. 13, 1864 Gov Malden Jones, Union nominee for the Legislature from this County is shaky on the question of United States Senator. He says you told him that Capt. Bagly of this County should be Commissioned Major of the 79th Regt. & that Capt Low was commissioned in his place - & that he must have some explanation of the reasons. I hope you will at once make this matter right. I know you Can do it. I have written to day to Major Peters of Danville to open on Mr Jones, & I Know he will do it. Jones is your friend, but thinks he has been played off on. I am - watching him, & will Keep an eye on him. & so will Major Peters. We want you to help us. Very truly yours G. Wright <hr /> P. S. If Gov is not at home, his private secretary will please attend to this matter if he can do so safely. G. W. <hr /> Wright G -, Tuscola, Oct 13.64, Senatorial Col H- Go to Adjt Gen's office & see what caused this trouble - & get up best explanation to be Signed by me When I get home again <hr /> Call Governors attention to this important Snyder Dec 5 (File) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6765078b971cf83ae94ffcabdad1bbd1.pdf a1abc8ad048f34ed729623f36f20e96a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Please Address North Branch Post Office Chicago Octr. 12/64 His Excellency Governor Yates, My dear Sir, Did you get the slip of an article I wrote concerning you for the Journal, and enclosed to you in a letter? Can I do any thing for you in the writing line? The article I speak of was pretty extensively copied in the local papers. If you could suggest any thing which I could do to serve you believe me that I should do it gladly. I hope you are well & I wish you a prosperous deliverance in the forthcoming political struggle Kindest & Most Respectful regards to Gov. Y. & your family. Always Yours right truly Geo S Phillips <hr /> Phillips Geo S. Nor. Branch P.O. Chicago Oct 12th 64 If Govr can suggest anything he wants in the writing line he is at his service Gov Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George S. Phillips to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516348 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Please Address North Branch Post Office Chicago Octr. 12/64 His Excellency Governor Yates, My dear Sir, Did you get the slip of an article I wrote concerning you for the Journal, and enclosed to you in a letter? Can I do any thing for you in the writing line? The article I speak of was pretty extensively copied in the local papers. If you could suggest any thing which I could do to serve you believe me that I should do it gladly. I hope you are well & I wish you a prosperous deliverance in the forthcoming political struggle Kindest & Most Respectful regards to Gov. Y. & your family. Always Yours right truly Geo S Phillips <hr /> Phillips Geo S. Nor. Branch P.O. Chicago Oct 12th 64 If Govr can suggest anything he wants in the writing line he is at his service Gov Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e19ae7d8a9ad2325daa69783b7661c41.pdf 34a2a94b1a408dc94488c48c85a30371 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Charleston Ills Oct 12th 1864 Governor Richard Yates Dear Sir- Allow me to Call your attention the state of this Representative district which sends three members to the Legislature and is included in the 7th Congressional District. Edgar one of these counties has a close vote and hopes of carrying the county ticket. Now there are two companies of the 62d Infantry (Col [illegible]) at Little Rock on duty who if they can can be [spared?] will cast two hundred votes in Edgar & Coles insuring the Representative ticket & the Edgar Co ticket ard greatly strengthening the Congressional Ticket. We need these men. Can any thing be done for us? If so I feel sure you will use every effort. We are making a hard struggle here I hope you may be able to effect the furloughing of these men. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt H. P. H. Bromwell The above I endorse and hope you will be able to accomplish the Same Jno L [Tincher?] <hr /> Brownwell H P H Bromwell Charleston Oct 12/04 In reference to the political prospects in that district [illegible] to H Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. P. H. Bromwell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516347 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Charleston Ills Oct 12th 1864 Governor Richard Yates Dear Sir- Allow me to Call your attention the state of this Representative district which sends three members to the Legislature and is included in the 7th Congressional District. Edgar one of these counties has a close vote and hopes of carrying the county ticket. Now there are two companies of the 62d Infantry (Col [illegible]) at Little Rock on duty who if they can can be [spared?] will cast two hundred votes in Edgar & Coles insuring the Representative ticket & the Edgar Co ticket ard greatly strengthening the Congressional Ticket. We need these men. Can any thing be done for us? If so I feel sure you will use every effort. We are making a hard struggle here I hope you may be able to effect the furloughing of these men. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt H. P. H. Bromwell The above I endorse and hope you will be able to accomplish the Same Jno L [Tincher?] <hr /> Brownwell H P H Bromwell Charleston Oct 12/04 In reference to the political prospects in that district [illegible] to H Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/824df04f781b39a581cdbdd804a53378.pdf 3c3379870119701c567d4141eed342b0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ann Arbor Michigan Oct 11th 1864 Governor Yates Dear Sir I am a resident of Exeter Scott County Illinois in the 10th Congressional District. Scott Co has always been Democratic-& also has the District. The opinion of some of the prominent men of the Co. is that if they work hard between this & the 8th of Nov.- and make every vote count at that time that the Co. will have a union majority - and perhaps the Co will turn the scale in the District - the District in the State. The State in the United States - and Abraham & Richard the 2nd will be elected. I am attending medical lectures at this place - Am 22 years of age - & never voted. I want to cast my first vote for Lincoln & Johnson and Rich J Oglesby - and to do so would cost me $40. which I cannot afford if I continue to attend Med lectures - Now if you can find it consistent with your duties as Governor of the State of Ill to furnish me with a free Pass over the Rail Road; home and to return to this place I will be under lasting obligations for the favor. If I am asking too much I humbly beg your pardon for this intrusion on your Excellency. If I am not please furnish the aforesaid pass and Receive the obligations of - Thomas N. Stewart Ann Arbor Michigan To His Excellency Richd Yates <hr /> If you send the pass please send it so that I can start home this Friday before the election <hr /> Stewart Thos N. Ann Arbor Mch Oct 11th 64 He is confident that it will require every vote to carry Scott Co in the coming Election and hence he wants to vote. He cannot afford to leave his studies here for that purpose and pay $40 to go home & back hence he wants Govr to send him a pass over the Rail Roads to go home to vote file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas N. Stewart to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516346 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ann Arbor Michigan Oct 11th 1864 Governor Yates Dear Sir I am a resident of Exeter Scott County Illinois in the 10th Congressional District. Scott Co has always been Democratic-& also has the District. The opinion of some of the prominent men of the Co. is that if they work hard between this & the 8th of Nov.- and make every vote count at that time that the Co. will have a union majority - and perhaps the Co will turn the scale in the District - the District in the State. The State in the United States - and Abraham & Richard the 2nd will be elected. I am attending medical lectures at this place - Am 22 years of age - & never voted. I want to cast my first vote for Lincoln & Johnson and Rich J Oglesby - and to do so would cost me $40. which I cannot afford if I continue to attend Med lectures - Now if you can find it consistent with your duties as Governor of the State of Ill to furnish me with a free Pass over the Rail Road; home and to return to this place I will be under lasting obligations for the favor. If I am asking too much I humbly beg your pardon for this intrusion on your Excellency. If I am not please furnish the aforesaid pass and Receive the obligations of - Thomas N. Stewart Ann Arbor Michigan To His Excellency Richd Yates <hr /> If you send the pass please send it so that I can start home this Friday before the election <hr /> Stewart Thos N. Ann Arbor Mch Oct 11th 64 He is confident that it will require every vote to carry Scott Co in the coming Election and hence he wants to vote. He cannot afford to leave his studies here for that purpose and pay $40 to go home & back hence he wants Govr to send him a pass over the Rail Roads to go home to vote file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/17e9cde871f29023550380eb0ee3acf9.pdf fee23f7837ada6b1ff8f44a8d8963c05 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Assessor's Office, United States Internal Revenue, 7th Collection District, State of Illinois. Paris, Octr 10 1864 Gov. Yates Springfield Ill My Dear Friend When in your city I desired to make some arrangements with you but failed to get an oppertunity to do so. But I put the papers & stated the case to Col. Loomis, he promised & agreed to lay the Case at once before you, & Write me the results. I waited a reasonable time, & no reply. I then wrote him, & no reply. Now I ask you to Call on Loomis, this must not be overlooked - [Nary?], is doing good work in the Campaign. I hope you will see to this at once. I leave the matter with you & Loomis - hope to hear soon. Your Friend G W Rives <hr /> Rives G. W. Paris Oct 10/64 Left some business with Col Loomis which he failed to attend to. Wants you to see him about it Ansd H Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George W. Rives to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516345 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Assessor's Office, United States Internal Revenue, 7th Collection District, State of Illinois. Paris, Octr 10 1864 Gov. Yates Springfield Ill My Dear Friend When in your city I desired to make some arrangements with you but failed to get an oppertunity to do so. But I put the papers & stated the case to Col. Loomis, he promised & agreed to lay the Case at once before you, & Write me the results. I waited a reasonable time, & no reply. I then wrote him, & no reply. Now I ask you to Call on Loomis, this must not be overlooked - [Nary?], is doing good work in the Campaign. I hope you will see to this at once. I leave the matter with you & Loomis - hope to hear soon. Your Friend G W Rives <hr /> Rives G. W. Paris Oct 10/64 Left some business with Col Loomis which he failed to attend to. Wants you to see him about it Ansd H Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/159654a5b58ced5a628adba5cd0cceb9.pdf cdcaed9012bd25eba0ce2cf110ebc32a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Oct 10th 1864 Surgeon in Charge. U.S. Hospital. Nashville Tenn. Sir: I am informed That John Reiser of Co. "H" 40th Regt. Ills Vols. is now in your hospital very sick, and with little prospect of being able to join his regiment again. Will you please examine him for discharge and if a fit subject have him discharged soon as possible and inform me of action taken Your Obedient Sevt. Rich'd Yates. Governor. <hr /> U.S.A. Genl. Hospl. No 2 Nashville, Nov 24th, '64. Respectfully returned with the information that the within names soldier was returned to duty, via Barracks Nashville Oct 14th, '64. J. E. Herbst Surg. U.S. [illegible notation] In charge Office "Supt and Dir" US Genl. Hospital Nashville Dec 2" 1864. Respectfully returned to Hon" Richd Yates Gov" of Illinois with reference to endorsement of Surg" J E Herbst US G. Hospital No "2" D. Bache Asst Surg" US Army Act Supt & Dir USGH Nash. Tenn" Cumberland Gen'l Hosp'tl Nashville Nov 22 '64 Respectfully returned to Asst Med Dir. D. of C. The within name is not borne on the records of this Hospital. [B E ?] Surgeon USA In Charge Referd to Mr. Kendall Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Surgeon in Charge Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516344 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Oct 10th 1864 Surgeon in Charge. U.S. Hospital. Nashville Tenn. Sir: I am informed That John Reiser of Co. "H" 40th Regt. Ills Vols. is now in your hospital very sick, and with little prospect of being able to join his regiment again. Will you please examine him for discharge and if a fit subject have him discharged soon as possible and inform me of action taken Your Obedient Sevt. Rich'd Yates. Governor. <hr /> U.S.A. Genl. Hospl. No 2 Nashville, Nov 24th, '64. Respectfully returned with the information that the within names soldier was returned to duty, via Barracks Nashville Oct 14th, '64. J. E. Herbst Surg. U.S. [illegible notation] In charge Office "Supt and Dir" US Genl. Hospital Nashville Dec 2" 1864. Respectfully returned to Hon" Richd Yates Gov" of Illinois with reference to endorsement of Surg" J E Herbst US G. Hospital No "2" D. Bache Asst Surg" US Army Act Supt & Dir USGH Nash. Tenn" Cumberland Gen'l Hosp'tl Nashville Nov 22 '64 Respectfully returned to Asst Med Dir. D. of C. The within name is not borne on the records of this Hospital. [B E ?] Surgeon USA In Charge Referd to Mr. Kendall Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d1e24c87791798407f3dfda0edb7164d.pdf 4a116cb925b7240716eafa8e6860e89e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Outlet P.O. Lake Co Ind Oct 10th - 64 Hon Gov Yates Sir I appeal to you once more to aid if possible the release of my dear Son still confined in a Southern prison Perhaps you recollect I wrote you in June last that Anson C. Tuthill belonging the 13th Ill Infty was captured by the rebels May 17th at Madison Station on the Tenn river 10 miles from Huntsvile Ala just six days previous to the expiration of his term of service I sometimes think were this not the case he would have been exchanged ere this I have rested hopefully as possible that when exchanges were made at the end of Gen Shermans <hr /> campaign his turn would come But so far I have waited in vain And as the cold winds of autumn tell of the speedy approach of winter with all its sufferings for the unprotected you must know the thought is anguish for a Mothers tender solicitude for her child I think you will pity my weakness if such you deem it It seems easy to effect the exchange as we hold so many of their men Each so anxious to go to their own & it would save such an amount of suffering Could you not have some influence with Gen Sherman He has been exchanging of late men too that were captured since May Ive receivede a letter from a soldier who had been a prisoner my <hr /> with our son & exchanged July 18th Saying he was at Cahaba Ala & was expecting soon to be exchanged There were only 312 men in that prison It seems an easy matter to release them if Officials would attend to it Soon after I wrote you I rec'd a sympathetic letter from Maj Hoffman Com of excha saying he would do all in his power I thanked you for it and feel very grateful for your kindness in answering my letter I am aware that I am asking much of you now situated as we are upon the brink of a political contest when every effort is needed to wrest our Govr from the hands of northern traitors But the thoughts of my suffering boy continually haunts me <hr /> The knowledge of your public character leads me to expect assistance from you One thing more which makes my case the more urgent is I have a cancer upon my face which I think is incurable & is liable to break out again at any time, & therefore as you may judge enhances the anguish of every moments separation I see by the Tribune you are from home now Therefore will wait patiently Respectfully Yours Mrs E. C. Tuthill P. S. Should assistants receive this please preserve to hand it to Gov Yates ECT Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. C. Tuthill to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516343 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Outlet P.O. Lake Co Ind Oct 10th - 64 Hon Gov Yates Sir I appeal to you once more to aid if possible the release of my dear Son still confined in a Southern prison Perhaps you recollect I wrote you in June last that Anson C. Tuthill belonging the 13th Ill Infty was captured by the rebels May 17th at Madison Station on the Tenn river 10 miles from Huntsvile Ala just six days previous to the expiration of his term of service I sometimes think were this not the case he would have been exchanged ere this I have rested hopefully as possible that when exchanges were made at the end of Gen Shermans <hr /> campaign his turn would come But so far I have waited in vain And as the cold winds of autumn tell of the speedy approach of winter with all its sufferings for the unprotected you must know the thought is anguish for a Mothers tender solicitude for her child I think you will pity my weakness if such you deem it It seems easy to effect the exchange as we hold so many of their men Each so anxious to go to their own & it would save such an amount of suffering Could you not have some influence with Gen Sherman He has been exchanging of late men too that were captured since May Ive receivede a letter from a soldier who had been a prisoner my <hr /> with our son & exchanged July 18th Saying he was at Cahaba Ala & was expecting soon to be exchanged There were only 312 men in that prison It seems an easy matter to release them if Officials would attend to it Soon after I wrote you I rec'd a sympathetic letter from Maj Hoffman Com of excha saying he would do all in his power I thanked you for it and feel very grateful for your kindness in answering my letter I am aware that I am asking much of you now situated as we are upon the brink of a political contest when every effort is needed to wrest our Govr from the hands of northern traitors But the thoughts of my suffering boy continually haunts me <hr /> The knowledge of your public character leads me to expect assistance from you One thing more which makes my case the more urgent is I have a cancer upon my face which I think is incurable & is liable to break out again at any time, & therefore as you may judge enhances the anguish of every moments separation I see by the Tribune you are from home now Therefore will wait patiently Respectfully Yours Mrs E. C. Tuthill P. S. Should assistants receive this please preserve to hand it to Gov Yates ECT Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ae2036d897987598fb700a9ac63cd777.pdf 156e00e35ba8617c5babfb0281e74bb6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago. Oct. 4 64. His Excellency Richd Yates. Governor. Dear Sir. Referring to your acceptance of an invitation from the Lincoln & Oglesby Club to address one of their public meetings some time this month or before election. I am requested by this Club to ask you whether Thursday the 27th inst. or Thursday Nov. 3d will be agreeable to you. We have engaged Bryan Hall for those evenings and can only have it on Thursdays. Will you be kind enough to let us know at as early a day as possible whether we can rely upon your being with us on one of the above evenings delegating which one of them. We trust that nothing <hr /> will prevent your comepliance. Very truly yours Wm. A. Porter. <hr /> Porter Wm A. Chicago Oct 4th 1864 Referring to Govr's acceptance of a request to address Lincoln & Oglesby Club. Wants to know if Thursday 27th inst or Thursday 3d prox - would be a suitable time as they have Bryan Hall engaged for those evenings. Ansd H Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William A. Porter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516342 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago. Oct. 4 64. His Excellency Richd Yates. Governor. Dear Sir. Referring to your acceptance of an invitation from the Lincoln & Oglesby Club to address one of their public meetings some time this month or before election. I am requested by this Club to ask you whether Thursday the 27th inst. or Thursday Nov. 3d will be agreeable to you. We have engaged Bryan Hall for those evenings and can only have it on Thursdays. Will you be kind enough to let us know at as early a day as possible whether we can rely upon your being with us on one of the above evenings delegating which one of them. We trust that nothing <hr /> will prevent your comepliance. Very truly yours Wm. A. Porter. <hr /> Porter Wm A. Chicago Oct 4th 1864 Referring to Govr's acceptance of a request to address Lincoln & Oglesby Club. Wants to know if Thursday 27th inst or Thursday 3d prox - would be a suitable time as they have Bryan Hall engaged for those evenings. Ansd H Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20