1 25 27 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/74d9f3a5cfdf70326ca1809859241b34.pdf f4119c948d1ce6a0b4db98f56ee1ebbd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. Decr 23rd 1864, Gov. Yates <pre>Washburne's friends here are boastful and bitter, boastful, (as they claim,) of Washburnes certain election, and bitter in their denunciation of you. The more intimate the friend to Washburne, the more bitter the denunciation of you. </pre> In Hotels, in Saloons, on the streets; in public and in private they pour forth their vials of wrath upon your head; charging you with being unfited for a seat in the United States Senate on account of your habits. as they charge. I felt that it was due to you that you should be informed of the course these men were taking to damage your prospects for the senate, and your fair name, your glorious name, which you have achieved by trancendent ability and patriotism. I am Governor Your friend & Obt. Sert. James Fishback <hr /> Fishback James Washington Dec. 22/64 The Washburne men there are loud in their boasts of his election and in their denunciation of you. J. Fishback 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 Fishback to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516504 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. Washington D.C. Decr 23rd 1864, Gov. Yates <pre>Washburne's friends here are boastful and bitter, boastful, (as they claim,) of Washburnes certain election, and bitter in their denunciation of you. The more intimate the friend to Washburne, the more bitter the denunciation of you. </pre> In Hotels, in Saloons, on the streets; in public and in private they pour forth their vials of wrath upon your head; charging you with being unfited for a seat in the United States Senate on account of your habits. as they charge. I felt that it was due to you that you should be informed of the course these men were taking to damage your prospects for the senate, and your fair name, your glorious name, which you have achieved by trancendent ability and patriotism. I am Governor Your friend & Obt. Sert. James Fishback <hr /> Fishback James Washington Dec. 22/64 The Washburne men there are loud in their boasts of his election and in their denunciation of you. J. Fishback 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/f1d684cb931372b01061c5c24fe97b36.pdf 12b416b8753b0beb0bc93bea379ad571 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 W. H. Pierce to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516503 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 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f2c4a33c9eda6c5ba4ef8ec7026b8ae5.pdf 8427b15a850e689c41a39c15027a2aa2 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 Isaac N. Morris to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516502 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 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6e413972ba2379c58506d26914065df4.pdf d8476752fbc6d09c756b2bb233d0841e 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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. Barrarr to Pitt Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516501 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 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/52f7e7404d4e813bbbc3c526a6475a8b.pdf b1c491b7f2fa896fc0342939519c5708 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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. W. Waughop to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516500 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 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c9692528a3c3b22989162f3831585ddb.pdf 67c6377a02c883c9ebcf6b119489e383 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 William Rutledge to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516499 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 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7804f025ff72c1207bee2075fa18a40f.pdf 9f7349d6d962492227c4e565c72b3786 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Solicitors Office court of Claims Washington D.C. December 21st/64 His Excellency Governor Yates Springfield Illinois My Dear Friend My solicitude for your success in the coming Senatorial contest must be my only excuse for troubling you now. It may be of some advantage to you to know what the advocates of Washburne, are doing to achieve his success - You will find them unscrupulous and untiring in their efforts to accomplish your defeat. I learn that Swett, is enlisted on Washburne's side, and, that Ingersoll, has gone home in the same interest. I am told that the price of Ingersoll's assistance, is Washburne's aid in making Col Ingersoll, District Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. If you can offer any better or higher bid for his assistance, you can fetch him. I know Farnsworth & Norton are <hr /> for you - and I feel as if the whole delegation should go in the same direction. Washburne desires to have Rarish, of St. Louis; in his interest, but I do not believe he will be successful in obtaining it - Bestor, who is here, says he thinks seriously of going home to devote himself to your interests - if he could believe you really needed him he would do so at once. I understand Swett, agrees, as a reason. Why you should not be elected, that you are not true to your old friends - but I rather lead yourself to making new ones. To those who know you well, this objection will amount to nothing - I think Rob Cossill, of Woodford County--could assist you materially in putting and end to Ingersolls opposition Hoping for your Triumphant success, and the overwhelming defeat of Washburne. I am as always Yours very sincerely John I. Weed <hr /> Weed John R. Washington Dec 21st 1864 Says Washborne and friends are unscrupulous & uniting in their efforts to defeat the Governor. Ingersoll has gone home in same interest and the price of his aid is his assistance in making Col Ingersoll Dist Attourney & if you can bid higher you can fetch him Bester is there and thinks of going home to assist you. 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 R. Weed to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516498 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. Solicitors Office court of Claims Washington D.C. December 21st/64 His Excellency Governor Yates Springfield Illinois My Dear Friend My solicitude for your success in the coming Senatorial contest must be my only excuse for troubling you now. It may be of some advantage to you to know what the advocates of Washburne, are doing to achieve his success - You will find them unscrupulous and untiring in their efforts to accomplish your defeat. I learn that Swett, is enlisted on Washburne's side, and, that Ingersoll, has gone home in the same interest. I am told that the price of Ingersoll's assistance, is Washburne's aid in making Col Ingersoll, District Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. If you can offer any better or higher bid for his assistance, you can fetch him. I know Farnsworth & Norton are <hr /> for you - and I feel as if the whole delegation should go in the same direction. Washburne desires to have Rarish, of St. Louis; in his interest, but I do not believe he will be successful in obtaining it - Bestor, who is here, says he thinks seriously of going home to devote himself to your interests - if he could believe you really needed him he would do so at once. I understand Swett, agrees, as a reason. Why you should not be elected, that you are not true to your old friends - but I rather lead yourself to making new ones. To those who know you well, this objection will amount to nothing - I think Rob Cossill, of Woodford County--could assist you materially in putting and end to Ingersolls opposition Hoping for your Triumphant success, and the overwhelming defeat of Washburne. I am as always Yours very sincerely John I. Weed <hr /> Weed John R. Washington Dec 21st 1864 Says Washborne and friends are unscrupulous & uniting in their efforts to defeat the Governor. Ingersoll has gone home in same interest and the price of his aid is his assistance in making Col Ingersoll Dist Attourney & if you can bid higher you can fetch him Bester is there and thinks of going home to assist you. 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/67359297a1b3eaf324f93783b372c8bb.pdf a644cc9035ee29824a4391554eb87cc9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneseo Henry Co Ill Dec 21th 1864 Gov Yates I have corresponded with Mr Ford, our representative upon the subject of the Senatorship, I find that he is anxious to do nothing against the wishes of his Constituency but is favorable to you To day we have had quite a large gathering in my office, of the leading men of Geneseo, and several of the neighbouring towns, for the purpos of expressing our preferences as to the next U. S. Senator, and passed resolutions instructing Mr. Ford to go for you I have no doubt in my own mind that nine <hr /> tenths of the Union people of Henry County are for you and perhaps the majority is larger You can count on Mr Ford with all Safety as he is a good man and will carry out what he undertakes to do; and his undertaking in this matter is the wishes of those who elected him to his present position Very Truly Geo. E. Wait To Gov Yates <hr /> George E Wait Geneseo Dec 1st 1864. Has corresponded with Ford and finds he has no desire to go against the will of his constituents - and is very friendly to Governor. They held a meeting and have instructed him to vote for Rich' Yates -- 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 E. Wait to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516497 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. Geneseo Henry Co Ill Dec 21th 1864 Gov Yates I have corresponded with Mr Ford, our representative upon the subject of the Senatorship, I find that he is anxious to do nothing against the wishes of his Constituency but is favorable to you To day we have had quite a large gathering in my office, of the leading men of Geneseo, and several of the neighbouring towns, for the purpos of expressing our preferences as to the next U. S. Senator, and passed resolutions instructing Mr. Ford to go for you I have no doubt in my own mind that nine <hr /> tenths of the Union people of Henry County are for you and perhaps the majority is larger You can count on Mr Ford with all Safety as he is a good man and will carry out what he undertakes to do; and his undertaking in this matter is the wishes of those who elected him to his present position Very Truly Geo. E. Wait To Gov Yates <hr /> George E Wait Geneseo Dec 1st 1864. Has corresponded with Ford and finds he has no desire to go against the will of his constituents - and is very friendly to Governor. They held a meeting and have instructed him to vote for Rich' Yates -- 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/ef456df2ea67cd48dc75a1cbcb46a1e7.pdf 8d8622abc800092f909cb1afb5d21629 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneseo Dec '21' 1864 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir Yrs of the 12th came duly to hand with enclosures for which please except the thanks of the young ladies they highly prize the photogs. A short time after the recpt of yrs, I think first or second mail, a letter from our representative Mr Ford addressed to some half a dozen of our neighbors including myself, but superscribed to Mr [Drun?] who probably is better acquainted with Ford than others, was shown by [Drun?] to the rest of us - by the way [Drun?] has been talking Washburns party strong & we were somewhat fearful of his influence through acquaintance with Ford. It had also been hinted that [Drun?] was influenced by <hr /> by Capt Allen our Provost-Marshall who is reported opposed to you this is Confidential & I [would?] say it on my own responsibility without better authority than I have the question with us has to get along without any opposition to a full & open expression in your favor knowing that strong influences were being brought to bear in favor of other candidates. By the way the purport of Fords letter was an expression of opinion from his Constituents stating he had recd letters from the 4 candidates, that he had replied to all stating that he should go to Springfield untrammelled & then try to do for the best as he wished the expression. We concluded to call a meeting inviting not only those addressed but a goodly number of others & some from other towns North & South of us - organized by placing Mr [Drun?] in the Chair & moving that Chair appoint a committee of three on resolutions which he did to our satisfaction we having <hr /> the resolutions ready in the hands of one of his committee, while out it was suggested that we vote by ballot each one to prepare his own for his choice without any consultations the result was Every ballot but one was for Richd Yates - [Drun?] [presented ?] ballot for Palmer instead of Washburn, the Committee reported & of [course?] resolutions all O.K. Requesting our representative (after tendering him our thanks for his courteous letter) to laber first last & all the time to effect the election of our present Governor Richd Yates to the United States Senate - I had previous to his writing us had acquaintances of him & myself write him in reference to popular feeling which I am confident I am not mistaken is I believe fully that 19/20 of the names are in favor of your election. At the same time we all know that often the wishes of thou many are entirely ignored & popular feeling is not regarded - I see by the [prints?] that strong [currents?] are used & some <hr /> very stealthily & still I can hardly believe they can accomplish their ends - with reference to going to Springfield notwithstanding my own satisfactions that I cod not accomplish anything to yr advantage - being an entire stranger to most of the Legislature - I had pretty much concluded to be there & had the assurance of one or two to accompany me from our place but being unfortunate enough to freeze my feet I may be obliged to forgo the pleasure. If so - I shall continue to hope & that sanguinity that you will not fail. but as I before wrote wod prefer there wod be no contest as we bring the matter here if Washburn was out of the way - (although his vote wod be the lightest) - there wod be no question about the result that is if Putnam & Logan both remain in the field - Kewanee paper is out for you & Cambridge I still understand Webster is all right - shall probably see before he goes to S. Respfly Alfred W Perry <hr /> Perry Alfred W Geneseo Dec 21st 1864. Has received Governors letter with enclosures - has received letter from Ford asking an expression of opinion from his constituents as to Senator. they instructed him to labor first last and all the time for the election of Rich Yates. &c &c 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 Alfred Perry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516496 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. Geneseo Dec '21' 1864 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir Yrs of the 12th came duly to hand with enclosures for which please except the thanks of the young ladies they highly prize the photogs. A short time after the recpt of yrs, I think first or second mail, a letter from our representative Mr Ford addressed to some half a dozen of our neighbors including myself, but superscribed to Mr [Drun?] who probably is better acquainted with Ford than others, was shown by [Drun?] to the rest of us - by the way [Drun?] has been talking Washburns party strong & we were somewhat fearful of his influence through acquaintance with Ford. It had also been hinted that [Drun?] was influenced by <hr /> by Capt Allen our Provost-Marshall who is reported opposed to you this is Confidential & I [would?] say it on my own responsibility without better authority than I have the question with us has to get along without any opposition to a full & open expression in your favor knowing that strong influences were being brought to bear in favor of other candidates. By the way the purport of Fords letter was an expression of opinion from his Constituents stating he had recd letters from the 4 candidates, that he had replied to all stating that he should go to Springfield untrammelled & then try to do for the best as he wished the expression. We concluded to call a meeting inviting not only those addressed but a goodly number of others & some from other towns North & South of us - organized by placing Mr [Drun?] in the Chair & moving that Chair appoint a committee of three on resolutions which he did to our satisfaction we having <hr /> the resolutions ready in the hands of one of his committee, while out it was suggested that we vote by ballot each one to prepare his own for his choice without any consultations the result was Every ballot but one was for Richd Yates - [Drun?] [presented ?] ballot for Palmer instead of Washburn, the Committee reported & of [course?] resolutions all O.K. Requesting our representative (after tendering him our thanks for his courteous letter) to laber first last & all the time to effect the election of our present Governor Richd Yates to the United States Senate - I had previous to his writing us had acquaintances of him & myself write him in reference to popular feeling which I am confident I am not mistaken is I believe fully that 19/20 of the names are in favor of your election. At the same time we all know that often the wishes of thou many are entirely ignored & popular feeling is not regarded - I see by the [prints?] that strong [currents?] are used & some <hr /> very stealthily & still I can hardly believe they can accomplish their ends - with reference to going to Springfield notwithstanding my own satisfactions that I cod not accomplish anything to yr advantage - being an entire stranger to most of the Legislature - I had pretty much concluded to be there & had the assurance of one or two to accompany me from our place but being unfortunate enough to freeze my feet I may be obliged to forgo the pleasure. If so - I shall continue to hope & that sanguinity that you will not fail. but as I before wrote wod prefer there wod be no contest as we bring the matter here if Washburn was out of the way - (although his vote wod be the lightest) - there wod be no question about the result that is if Putnam & Logan both remain in the field - Kewanee paper is out for you & Cambridge I still understand Webster is all right - shall probably see before he goes to S. Respfly Alfred W Perry <hr /> Perry Alfred W Geneseo Dec 21st 1864. Has received Governors letter with enclosures - has received letter from Ford asking an expression of opinion from his constituents as to Senator. they instructed him to labor first last and all the time for the election of Rich Yates. &c &c 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/27d74c239eed84eeedd4b1c2ab38c237.pdf f06f1fa925139d8011f607f9021ded97 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Dec 20th 1864 Dear Gov, Just in from the Country. Seen lots of the boys, all right. You cant be beat, ain't in the pins. So it might Mr McHenry, home by Rock Island Randall of [Dr Robt?]. Sound, Joslyn Says, go with us if they put up Christ against you. Seen Sedgwick all right, have tried but they cant move him. Payne of Lake is [Leakey?], but think he will be all right. d - d - f -- l, anyway. Ed Allen sound. Johnson right. Mann will be, got ropes on him. McIntyre Will sound. Bureau boys righ, also fixed strain of Warren. I own him, Gov dont be nervous, you are all right. Whom "God loveth he charhiseth." A in the Tribune, wish I was Provo Marshal here. Would Suppress the institution. Shall hear again from me soon Yours as ever Bushe <hr /> Chicago Dec 20/64 Just in from country. Seen all the boys and they are all right. Dont be nervous for you are sure to beat them. Has seen Randall, Joslyn, Sedgwick Allen, Johnson, McIntyre, Bureau boys & they are all sound. Payne of Lake is doubtful. is a fool anyway--Mann will be right he has ropes on him - and he will make Strain go for you for he owns him. 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 William Bushnell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516495 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 Dec 20th 1864 Dear Gov, Just in from the Country. Seen lots of the boys, all right. You cant be beat, ain't in the pins. So it might Mr McHenry, home by Rock Island Randall of [Dr Robt?]. Sound, Joslyn Says, go with us if they put up Christ against you. Seen Sedgwick all right, have tried but they cant move him. Payne of Lake is [Leakey?], but think he will be all right. d - d - f -- l, anyway. Ed Allen sound. Johnson right. Mann will be, got ropes on him. McIntyre Will sound. Bureau boys righ, also fixed strain of Warren. I own him, Gov dont be nervous, you are all right. Whom "God loveth he charhiseth." A in the Tribune, wish I was Provo Marshal here. Would Suppress the institution. Shall hear again from me soon Yours as ever Bushe <hr /> Chicago Dec 20/64 Just in from country. Seen all the boys and they are all right. Dont be nervous for you are sure to beat them. Has seen Randall, Joslyn, Sedgwick Allen, Johnson, McIntyre, Bureau boys & they are all sound. Payne of Lake is doubtful. is a fool anyway--Mann will be right he has ropes on him - and he will make Strain go for you for he owns him. 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/3452fe385af3fb9f5c6281416aa54a72.pdf 2bc9efd10895b5297ad8595e31b5261c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Young America Ills. Dec. 20th 1864 Gov. Yates Springfield Ills. Dear Sir, your very frank and Satisfactory letter of the 14th has been received, I thank you for your Photograph enclosed.- I will give it a place in my Album.- In the conclusion of your letter you Say that you know many Patriotic hearts in my County that I would make glad if they knew that I had declared for you - I have conversed with a good many of your friends and there is no man that finds any fault to you except that one thing. and on that I am personally Satisfied.- But Mr. Strain and myself have agreed not to pledge ourselves untill we go down to Springfield which will be the last of next week -- I have the honor to be Respectfully Yours. James H. Martin <hr /> "Senatorial" Martin James H. Hon Young America Dec 20th 1864 Has received Governors letter - Has conversed with many friends in regard to Governor and finds no fault but one thing - and on that he is personally satisfied - Has agreed not to pledge himself until he arrives at Springfield -- 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 W. Martin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516494 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. Young America Ills. Dec. 20th 1864 Gov. Yates Springfield Ills. Dear Sir, your very frank and Satisfactory letter of the 14th has been received, I thank you for your Photograph enclosed.- I will give it a place in my Album.- In the conclusion of your letter you Say that you know many Patriotic hearts in my County that I would make glad if they knew that I had declared for you - I have conversed with a good many of your friends and there is no man that finds any fault to you except that one thing. and on that I am personally Satisfied.- But Mr. Strain and myself have agreed not to pledge ourselves untill we go down to Springfield which will be the last of next week -- I have the honor to be Respectfully Yours. James H. Martin <hr /> "Senatorial" Martin James H. Hon Young America Dec 20th 1864 Has received Governors letter - Has conversed with many friends in regard to Governor and finds no fault but one thing - and on that he is personally satisfied - Has agreed not to pledge himself until he arrives at Springfield -- 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/7878472f0a30b9b34e544498ad56fbc9.pdf d3c6941cd960f3803636945beeceb12f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ill. Dec. 19, 1864. Dear Governor, - I received your letter Saturday a.m. & went to Joliet the evening of same day. It has been my opinion---if you will allow me the liberty of saying so---that you had better treat the Penitentiary in a brief, general, & non-committal way. But I hoped to find the report of Superintendent McGregor in such a state of forwardness as would give me the particulars you ask for. Mr. Bergin, however, has failed to keep his appointments with the Superintendent and the work on the report drags. And now Mr. Bergin writes us from Washington that he will not be able to help us at all. It is a disappointment and perplexity to Judge Parks and myself, who are comparatively new in the Institution. But we shall, notwithstanding, be able to make a proper report---one that, I am confident, cannot be picked to pieces. I don't believe there is half as much rottenness in the management of the Institution as there is in---a certain newspaper concern! I have telegraphed to Dr. Buck to come in to-morrow to consult with reference to one or two points, when I shall go to Joliet again <hr /> immediately & stay till things are in shape. on the next page I give you what, in my judgment, it would be wise and prudent to say in your Message on the subject of the Penitentiary. If you should differ from me, and still want particulars, I will send them to you as soon as possible. Respectfully & truly, Francis A. Eastman I do not believe that the enemy can carry the Cook delegation, nor a majority of it. <hr /> Eastman, Hon. F.A. Chicago Dec. 19th 64 Went to Joliet and was surprised to find the report of Penitentiary incomplete. Bergan writes from Washington that he can't help them at all. He will get a report ready though, and one which he thinks they cant pick to pieces. He thinks a general non committal allusion to the institution would be better. Don't believe the opposition can carry Cook Co. Delegation or a majority of 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 Francis Eastman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516493 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 Ill. Dec. 19, 1864. Dear Governor, - I received your letter Saturday a.m. & went to Joliet the evening of same day. It has been my opinion---if you will allow me the liberty of saying so---that you had better treat the Penitentiary in a brief, general, & non-committal way. But I hoped to find the report of Superintendent McGregor in such a state of forwardness as would give me the particulars you ask for. Mr. Bergin, however, has failed to keep his appointments with the Superintendent and the work on the report drags. And now Mr. Bergin writes us from Washington that he will not be able to help us at all. It is a disappointment and perplexity to Judge Parks and myself, who are comparatively new in the Institution. But we shall, notwithstanding, be able to make a proper report---one that, I am confident, cannot be picked to pieces. I don't believe there is half as much rottenness in the management of the Institution as there is in---a certain newspaper concern! I have telegraphed to Dr. Buck to come in to-morrow to consult with reference to one or two points, when I shall go to Joliet again <hr /> immediately & stay till things are in shape. on the next page I give you what, in my judgment, it would be wise and prudent to say in your Message on the subject of the Penitentiary. If you should differ from me, and still want particulars, I will send them to you as soon as possible. Respectfully & truly, Francis A. Eastman I do not believe that the enemy can carry the Cook delegation, nor a majority of it. <hr /> Eastman, Hon. F.A. Chicago Dec. 19th 64 Went to Joliet and was surprised to find the report of Penitentiary incomplete. Bergan writes from Washington that he can't help them at all. He will get a report ready though, and one which he thinks they cant pick to pieces. He thinks a general non committal allusion to the institution would be better. Don't believe the opposition can carry Cook Co. Delegation or a majority of 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/314194b972e7dd401290226546dba09d.pdf a51b2f142b75fd82b4ac0b791ddcfb30 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. "Confidential" Collector's Office of Internal Revenue, 6th District, Illinois. Naperville, Dec 19 1864 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Il My Dear Sir & Friend Your favor of the 10th I found onn my return home yesterday morning after an absence of one week on official business. I learned that Dr. Sedgwick our member Elect had resigned, and an individual was spoken of, to fill the vacancy, who I was not satisfied would be reliable on the senatorial vote. I took a friend with me and drove to Wheaton to see H C Childs Esqr. He is not only reliable on the Senator but every other question that may come up for consideration and action of the Legislature <hr /> a man of good practical sense. I urged upon him the importance of his consenting to accept the nomination, which he finally did. Mr Childs is chairman of our County Committee. Mr Skinner the friend I took with me is also a member of the county committee who with Mr Childs constituted a majority of the executive committee. They decided to to call a meeting for nominating a candidate for the H.R. Hence the reason of my Telegraphing you to Officially notify H. C Childs of the resignation of Dr Sedgwick. Also it is important our county clerk be notified if not when you receive this please do so and order the Election, as the time is very short before the Election. If Mr Childs is nominated, which I have no doubt of, you can count on DuPage County for her vote, and the influence of her members. As to Dr Sedgwick I was not certain of his vote for you I supposed he would vote for you until I received a letter from him <hr /> on the subject a short time before I left home I found by that letter his mind had been been changed by the charges against you to which you allude in yours. I feel well satisfied with the situation in our county. Now my Dear Sir as you have so freely spoken to me in relation to yourself, you will not be offended if I use freedom as a friend in speak'g to you. Your friends and their name is "legion", all have deeply regretted your misfortune in the too free use, at times, of intoxicating drink. it is the only charge, My Friend, that I have ever heard brought against you. No man in the State of Illinois has the confidence, and warm affection of the people of the state more fully than yourself, Except for this one misfortune; and this is being taken advantage of by your opponents, to your damage If it is in your power and I believe it is, <hr /> 4 I trust you will exercise that power and control the habit so effectually that you will obtain a complete victory, for all time, and be free from this heretofore great misfortune. Very many of your friends and I am amongst the number believe that you will. It would cause many a true and loyal heart to rejoice. It will cost you a struggle, the object is worthy of a continual struggle. - As you have taken a position to retrive, perhaps it might be thought by your friends that you would be the gainer by not having the Election for Senator take place immediately after the meeting of the Legislature. Of this it can better be judged of after consultation with all the Union Members as to how you stand on a vote. It is as you presumed very desirable the vote should be as neatly running as possible. There may be some & perhaps many that would give you this vote after an acquaintance personal with you, that would not if pressed to a vote at once. Gov Yates you possess talents Lewis Elssworth, Collector Sixth District, Illinois. Naperville 186 <hr /> 5 Collector's Office of Internal Revenue, 6th District, Illinois Naperville, 186 if undimed by the loss of self control would honor the greatest & best of men, or statesmen Show to the world that you have broken and thrown off the shackles no more to be encumbered by them. You are embedded in the best affection of our soldiers, (God bless them), and known to all as a true patriot. You may place me amongst your warmest friends. I expect to be at Springfield on or about the first of Jany. I have written to the Comissn for leave of absense for a short time. if granted by the Secrety of the Treasry, I shall be in Springfield. I leave thinking to be absent this week. I have written in great haste Believe me Truly Your Friend Lewis Ellsworth <hr /> Lewis Ellsworth, Collector, Sixth District, Illinois. Naperville, Decem 19 1864 Has been over to see Childs who is all right on the Senatorial question, and any other question that may come up - Will be in Springfield 1st January - 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 6 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 Lewis Ellsworth to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516492 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. "Confidential" Collector's Office of Internal Revenue, 6th District, Illinois. Naperville, Dec 19 1864 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Il My Dear Sir & Friend Your favor of the 10th I found onn my return home yesterday morning after an absence of one week on official business. I learned that Dr. Sedgwick our member Elect had resigned, and an individual was spoken of, to fill the vacancy, who I was not satisfied would be reliable on the senatorial vote. I took a friend with me and drove to Wheaton to see H C Childs Esqr. He is not only reliable on the Senator but every other question that may come up for consideration and action of the Legislature <hr /> a man of good practical sense. I urged upon him the importance of his consenting to accept the nomination, which he finally did. Mr Childs is chairman of our County Committee. Mr Skinner the friend I took with me is also a member of the county committee who with Mr Childs constituted a majority of the executive committee. They decided to to call a meeting for nominating a candidate for the H.R. Hence the reason of my Telegraphing you to Officially notify H. C Childs of the resignation of Dr Sedgwick. Also it is important our county clerk be notified if not when you receive this please do so and order the Election, as the time is very short before the Election. If Mr Childs is nominated, which I have no doubt of, you can count on DuPage County for her vote, and the influence of her members. As to Dr Sedgwick I was not certain of his vote for you I supposed he would vote for you until I received a letter from him <hr /> on the subject a short time before I left home I found by that letter his mind had been been changed by the charges against you to which you allude in yours. I feel well satisfied with the situation in our county. Now my Dear Sir as you have so freely spoken to me in relation to yourself, you will not be offended if I use freedom as a friend in speak'g to you. Your friends and their name is "legion", all have deeply regretted your misfortune in the too free use, at times, of intoxicating drink. it is the only charge, My Friend, that I have ever heard brought against you. No man in the State of Illinois has the confidence, and warm affection of the people of the state more fully than yourself, Except for this one misfortune; and this is being taken advantage of by your opponents, to your damage If it is in your power and I believe it is, <hr /> 4 I trust you will exercise that power and control the habit so effectually that you will obtain a complete victory, for all time, and be free from this heretofore great misfortune. Very many of your friends and I am amongst the number believe that you will. It would cause many a true and loyal heart to rejoice. It will cost you a struggle, the object is worthy of a continual struggle. - As you have taken a position to retrive, perhaps it might be thought by your friends that you would be the gainer by not having the Election for Senator take place immediately after the meeting of the Legislature. Of this it can better be judged of after consultation with all the Union Members as to how you stand on a vote. It is as you presumed very desirable the vote should be as neatly running as possible. There may be some & perhaps many that would give you this vote after an acquaintance personal with you, that would not if pressed to a vote at once. Gov Yates you possess talents Lewis Elssworth, Collector Sixth District, Illinois. Naperville 186 <hr /> 5 Collector's Office of Internal Revenue, 6th District, Illinois Naperville, 186 if undimed by the loss of self control would honor the greatest & best of men, or statesmen Show to the world that you have broken and thrown off the shackles no more to be encumbered by them. You are embedded in the best affection of our soldiers, (God bless them), and known to all as a true patriot. You may place me amongst your warmest friends. I expect to be at Springfield on or about the first of Jany. I have written to the Comissn for leave of absense for a short time. if granted by the Secrety of the Treasry, I shall be in Springfield. I leave thinking to be absent this week. I have written in great haste Believe me Truly Your Friend Lewis Ellsworth <hr /> Lewis Ellsworth, Collector, Sixth District, Illinois. Naperville, Decem 19 1864 Has been over to see Childs who is all right on the Senatorial question, and any other question that may come up - Will be in Springfield 1st January - 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/cfb2ccc5ad0f6926359bf45c5955a463.pdf cf79b932771632822589f8f2527c72c5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ill Dec. 19. 1864 Friend Hirshbach As the Gov leaves his chair soon and as you as I see by the papers leave soon for the Old Country - I thought I would ask you (as I am now out of the Service having Served three & one half years) what would be the prospect of my getting from the Gov a complimentaty commission as Colonel just for luck. You know I was Major of the 132 Reg Ill Vol (100 days men) & formerly belonged to the 37th Ill. Two or three of my friends have promised to assist me in it & spoke of the matter to me & so I thought I would write you. I suppose it to be a mere form & I think I've earned it. Don't mention this to anyone - I am out of business yet being "under the weather" with a sore throat. Please write me and direct <hr /> me Care of Mefsrs D. R. Brant & Co 147 South Water Street Chicago. If you come to Chicago come & see me. Buell joins me in kind regars and congratulations. Write me & if I can do anything for you command me Very Truly Your Friend John H Peck P. S. I can furnish you recommendations from Gen Herron Col Black & Pickits [illegible] if necessary John Governor: The writer of this letter Major Peck late of the 37th, Ill Vol. and afterwards Lt Col in Col. Picketts 100 day Regt. is a good friend of mine and one of your ardent admirers. If you can consistently grant his request you will oblige me Yours Truly, S Hirshbach Com-issd & sent to H -- <hr /> Peck John H. Chicago Dec 19/64 Wants Complimentary commission as Col. Attended to. 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 H. Peck to Simon Hirshbach Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516491 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 Ill Dec. 19. 1864 Friend Hirshbach As the Gov leaves his chair soon and as you as I see by the papers leave soon for the Old Country - I thought I would ask you (as I am now out of the Service having Served three & one half years) what would be the prospect of my getting from the Gov a complimentaty commission as Colonel just for luck. You know I was Major of the 132 Reg Ill Vol (100 days men) & formerly belonged to the 37th Ill. Two or three of my friends have promised to assist me in it & spoke of the matter to me & so I thought I would write you. I suppose it to be a mere form & I think I've earned it. Don't mention this to anyone - I am out of business yet being "under the weather" with a sore throat. Please write me and direct <hr /> me Care of Mefsrs D. R. Brant & Co 147 South Water Street Chicago. If you come to Chicago come & see me. Buell joins me in kind regars and congratulations. Write me & if I can do anything for you command me Very Truly Your Friend John H Peck P. S. I can furnish you recommendations from Gen Herron Col Black & Pickits [illegible] if necessary John Governor: The writer of this letter Major Peck late of the 37th, Ill Vol. and afterwards Lt Col in Col. Picketts 100 day Regt. is a good friend of mine and one of your ardent admirers. If you can consistently grant his request you will oblige me Yours Truly, S Hirshbach Com-issd & sent to H -- <hr /> Peck John H. Chicago Dec 19/64 Wants Complimentary commission as Col. Attended to. 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/5b52ae2299c3d20b143e30f7142d79cf.pdf 2f497f21dc19739c9f6e83e2fc4915b7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Dec 19th, 1864 Gov. R. Yates Dear Friend Your (favors?) of the 16th (?) just came to hand and in reply would say that it will be impossible for me to go to Douglas county until the last of the week or the first of next, from the fact that I have been summoned as a witness in a suit pending in (Gap?) county on next Thursday. The trial has been put off once on my account. It is important to the parties for me to be on hand. I will however go over on next Monday. At the suggestion of Abner I wrote a few days ago to Mr. A.G. Wallace clerk of the Circuit Court, who is also my agent in regard to the matter about which you wrote. I think if you would personally drop Wallace a few lines it might be (productive?) of good. He has perhaps as much, if not more influence with the representatives of that county than any other man. Caleb (Ganett?) would also be a first rate man to write to. I think you are acquainted with Wallace. He was connected with us in our Tuscola affairs. I fear that some improper influence has been brought to bear on you in that region, from the fact, that immediately after the election & while I was in Tuscola, I heard Wallace say that the members of the Legislature in that region were for Palmer. But I suppose he was mistaken. He (explained?) however, at the time no (preference?) himself. I know he has very kind feelings for you. Anything I <hr /> can do for you will be done with pleasure. It may however be too late to do anything in that quarter. I expect to go over as above stated , but perhaps it would be well to try to get some one else to go also this week. J.G. Gannon attorney at law of Tuscola would also be a good man to enlist in your (favors?). Hoping for your success, I am Yours Truly (J?) Mathers 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 Mathers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516490 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. Jacksonville Dec 19th, 1864 Gov. R. Yates Dear Friend Your (favors?) of the 16th (?) just came to hand and in reply would say that it will be impossible for me to go to Douglas county until the last of the week or the first of next, from the fact that I have been summoned as a witness in a suit pending in (Gap?) county on next Thursday. The trial has been put off once on my account. It is important to the parties for me to be on hand. I will however go over on next Monday. At the suggestion of Abner I wrote a few days ago to Mr. A.G. Wallace clerk of the Circuit Court, who is also my agent in regard to the matter about which you wrote. I think if you would personally drop Wallace a few lines it might be (productive?) of good. He has perhaps as much, if not more influence with the representatives of that county than any other man. Caleb (Ganett?) would also be a first rate man to write to. I think you are acquainted with Wallace. He was connected with us in our Tuscola affairs. I fear that some improper influence has been brought to bear on you in that region, from the fact, that immediately after the election & while I was in Tuscola, I heard Wallace say that the members of the Legislature in that region were for Palmer. But I suppose he was mistaken. He (explained?) however, at the time no (preference?) himself. I know he has very kind feelings for you. Anything I <hr /> can do for you will be done with pleasure. It may however be too late to do anything in that quarter. I expect to go over as above stated , but perhaps it would be well to try to get some one else to go also this week. J.G. Gannon attorney at law of Tuscola would also be a good man to enlist in your (favors?). Hoping for your success, I am Yours Truly (J?) Mathers 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/be6e1804f0a8ad843274a34114a4098c.pdf e2bd2f28455a06b30033225891606b9b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth, Ill. Dec 19th 1864. G. Barrere Esq. Dear Sir, On my return from the Bureau Court, I found yours of the 9th awaiting me. In regard to the Senatorship, I have to say that I have recd several letters, and seen several persons, in the interest of Govr Yates, and altho I am not committed to any candidate, and have no other than the most friendly feeling for the Governor, I am afraid his unfortunate habit is to firmly fixed to withstand the temptations of Washington life, his good resolutions nevertheless. <hr /> He was my first choice for Governor, and I was proud when he was nominated and elected. And I have stood by him, in my humble way. "through evil as well as through good report." And I am now sorry to say that when his friends, and intimate acquaintances ask me to vote for him, they cannot say but that he does drink. And although he promises reformation, we know too well the small value of such promises. I shall never forget the servises he has rendered the country, and when it is certain that he has reformed I shall not be slow to award him so far as I can the position to which he would be justly entitled in such case. <hr /> In view of remarks I have heard as comeing from the friends of the Gov. it may be impolitic for me to occupy the position I do. But the position is ,in my, judgment right, and I will stand by the consequences. One is reported as saying that "Gov Y. is the ear of Juggernaut," and another, that he will be elected any how, and that "the men who vote against him will be spotted." If so, so be it. My political aspirations are not verry extensive; And you know Clay said he "would rather be right than be President." I do not know how Mr. Martin stands further than that he is a [strawmans?] temperance man. Yours truly James Strain <hr /> Private 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 James Strain to G. Barrarr Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516489 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. Monmouth, Ill. Dec 19th 1864. G. Barrere Esq. Dear Sir, On my return from the Bureau Court, I found yours of the 9th awaiting me. In regard to the Senatorship, I have to say that I have recd several letters, and seen several persons, in the interest of Govr Yates, and altho I am not committed to any candidate, and have no other than the most friendly feeling for the Governor, I am afraid his unfortunate habit is to firmly fixed to withstand the temptations of Washington life, his good resolutions nevertheless. <hr /> He was my first choice for Governor, and I was proud when he was nominated and elected. And I have stood by him, in my humble way. "through evil as well as through good report." And I am now sorry to say that when his friends, and intimate acquaintances ask me to vote for him, they cannot say but that he does drink. And although he promises reformation, we know too well the small value of such promises. I shall never forget the servises he has rendered the country, and when it is certain that he has reformed I shall not be slow to award him so far as I can the position to which he would be justly entitled in such case. <hr /> In view of remarks I have heard as comeing from the friends of the Gov. it may be impolitic for me to occupy the position I do. But the position is ,in my, judgment right, and I will stand by the consequences. One is reported as saying that "Gov Y. is the ear of Juggernaut," and another, that he will be elected any how, and that "the men who vote against him will be spotted." If so, so be it. My political aspirations are not verry extensive; And you know Clay said he "would rather be right than be President." I do not know how Mr. Martin stands further than that he is a [strawmans?] temperance man. Yours truly James Strain <hr /> Private 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/a0b0da719b994464f817ba1406418bfe.pdf 78e86a49f6edda1bebe1de6c86ebb30b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Knoxville Decr. 18th A.D. 1864 To his Excellency Richard Yates Dear Governor A short time since I met our mutual friend Hon. Wm. P. Kellogg, I promised him to see J. M. Holyoke, our member in relation to the Election of a United States Senator. I have seen Mr. Holyoke and talked with him upon the subject freely. He did not give me any pledge neither did I ask him to do so, but you are now his 1st choice for that position and he is quite a warm friend of yours unless there should be some change in relation to the standing and position of the different gentlemen now named for the place I have no doubt but you will receive his warm and cheerful support. There are some here at work for Genl Palmer, as for myself, there are some reasons why I prefer you and if I can be of any service to you either at Springfield at the opening of the session or by correspondences with members with whom I am acquainted <hr /> and other persons, if you wish I will with pleasure do what I can for you. Very Truly Yours A. Tyler <hr /> Tyler, A. Knoxville Dec 18/64 At request of W P Kellogg he saw Holyoke & found him in your favor though would make no pledge. Thinks if he continues in present mind that he will vote for you. If there is anything he can do for you in any way let him know. 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 A. Tyler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516488 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. Knoxville Decr. 18th A.D. 1864 To his Excellency Richard Yates Dear Governor A short time since I met our mutual friend Hon. Wm. P. Kellogg, I promised him to see J. M. Holyoke, our member in relation to the Election of a United States Senator. I have seen Mr. Holyoke and talked with him upon the subject freely. He did not give me any pledge neither did I ask him to do so, but you are now his 1st choice for that position and he is quite a warm friend of yours unless there should be some change in relation to the standing and position of the different gentlemen now named for the place I have no doubt but you will receive his warm and cheerful support. There are some here at work for Genl Palmer, as for myself, there are some reasons why I prefer you and if I can be of any service to you either at Springfield at the opening of the session or by correspondences with members with whom I am acquainted <hr /> and other persons, if you wish I will with pleasure do what I can for you. Very Truly Yours A. Tyler <hr /> Tyler, A. Knoxville Dec 18/64 At request of W P Kellogg he saw Holyoke & found him in your favor though would make no pledge. Thinks if he continues in present mind that he will vote for you. If there is anything he can do for you in any way let him know. 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/afca9301f453327c1a8e5a93805309e3.pdf c681f5bdde3e0146e8f75510362bd0b5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneva Ill Dec 17. 1864 Dear Governor. At the suggestion of Mr Mayborne I have during the past week made a short excursion, and visited Fuller, Lansing and others. It would be doing you no kindness to conceal the fact that there are more elements of opposition to your election, especially among the politicians than I was aware of. With as little intimacy as has existed between you & myself it may seem like a want of delicacy on my part to refer to the main, and I may say to the only objection urged against you, but I am sure you will appreciate my motives for doing so. Rest assured that my sole desire is to contribute what I can towards placing you in the position which I still beleive nine tenths of the people spontaneously accord to you. Premising thus much, I will say that your opponents are untiring in circulating stories of your dissipated habits and endeavoring to create the impression that it would be unsafe to place you in the Senate. These reports carry all the more weight among the masses, coming as they do from men who profess to be personally your warm friends. Nor can the fact be ignored that we have <hr /> in these northern counties a population which if once made to believe that your career in Washington would be similar to Richardson's in respect to intemperance they would oppose your election, however much they might otherwise desire it. Now I have said to the people two things, first that the stories in relation to your drinking in time past have been greatly exaggerated -- that I have met you frequently during the last three years and never saw you the worse for liquor; and secondly that I have the best reason for beleiving that in the time to come your course will be all that can be desired -- that I am so well satisfied of this that I can conscientiously and urgently advise your election. And above all that these reports in most cases are circulated by men who are actuated by sinister motives, and care little whether the stories are true or false. I passed the night at Fuller's and we had an unreserved talk. I have no doubt of his friendship for you, and my strong impression is that he will go for you. In relation to Lansing I have my fears. I had a long interview with him, during which I kept constantly before him the unanimity of the people in his district in your favor, and the duty of a member of the legislature to carry out the wishes of his constituents. He did not say <hr /> he should be against you, and expressed his warm personal friendship, but he thinks the centre of the State has had everything and that the north has been neglected. And I suspect that there are other considerations in the case to which it would do no good to refer. Dr. Sedgwick of DuPage to my surprise made up his mind that he could not vote for you and beleiving that his people were for you has resigned his seat. If an election can be held in time a Yates man will be chosen. I saw Childs yesterday and he is warmly for you. He will probably take Sedgwick s place. You can judge whether it is best to delay the nomination of Senator a few days. Have you ordered an election in DuPage? Our Senator & member (Allen & Mann) are both for you. Brown of Winnebago desires to go for you but is hesitating as to his duty. I am told he will not go for Washburne. It is thought by some that they will steal away the entire Chicago delegation, but how they are to get such men as Eastman I am a little curious to know. It seems they have Ward. Now I have one suggestion of my own to make, and another proposed by two or three of your best friends here. Allen is in favor of going at once into the election and perhaps it may be best, but my idea is that if upon <hr /> looking over the ground you shall find that there is any doubt about the result, it would be well to postpone the caucus a few days thus giving you an opportunity to mingle freely among the members & by your conduct and personal appearance give the lie to the stories that are being circulated. The other suggestion, made by Mayborne & Childs is one which I confess did not at first impress me favorably. They propose that in cause the issue is doubtful, you should pledge yourself that in the event of your election you would resign your seat should you disappoint the expectation of your friends by falling into habits of intemperance. This proposition struck me as a little degrading and of doubtful utility. But they seemed quite confident it might save a few votes and that under the circumstances there would be no impropriety in your giving such a pledge. Excuse the length of this letter, and do not hesitate to command my services in any way in which you may think they will tend to aid in your success. Please treat this as strictly private & confidential. Faithfully Your Friend J. G. Wilson <hr /> Wilson J. G. - Geneva Ill Dec 17th 1864. He has made a short excursion and visited Fuller, Lansing and others -- "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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 G. J. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516487 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. Geneva Ill Dec 17. 1864 Dear Governor. At the suggestion of Mr Mayborne I have during the past week made a short excursion, and visited Fuller, Lansing and others. It would be doing you no kindness to conceal the fact that there are more elements of opposition to your election, especially among the politicians than I was aware of. With as little intimacy as has existed between you & myself it may seem like a want of delicacy on my part to refer to the main, and I may say to the only objection urged against you, but I am sure you will appreciate my motives for doing so. Rest assured that my sole desire is to contribute what I can towards placing you in the position which I still beleive nine tenths of the people spontaneously accord to you. Premising thus much, I will say that your opponents are untiring in circulating stories of your dissipated habits and endeavoring to create the impression that it would be unsafe to place you in the Senate. These reports carry all the more weight among the masses, coming as they do from men who profess to be personally your warm friends. Nor can the fact be ignored that we have <hr /> in these northern counties a population which if once made to believe that your career in Washington would be similar to Richardson's in respect to intemperance they would oppose your election, however much they might otherwise desire it. Now I have said to the people two things, first that the stories in relation to your drinking in time past have been greatly exaggerated -- that I have met you frequently during the last three years and never saw you the worse for liquor; and secondly that I have the best reason for beleiving that in the time to come your course will be all that can be desired -- that I am so well satisfied of this that I can conscientiously and urgently advise your election. And above all that these reports in most cases are circulated by men who are actuated by sinister motives, and care little whether the stories are true or false. I passed the night at Fuller's and we had an unreserved talk. I have no doubt of his friendship for you, and my strong impression is that he will go for you. In relation to Lansing I have my fears. I had a long interview with him, during which I kept constantly before him the unanimity of the people in his district in your favor, and the duty of a member of the legislature to carry out the wishes of his constituents. He did not say <hr /> he should be against you, and expressed his warm personal friendship, but he thinks the centre of the State has had everything and that the north has been neglected. And I suspect that there are other considerations in the case to which it would do no good to refer. Dr. Sedgwick of DuPage to my surprise made up his mind that he could not vote for you and beleiving that his people were for you has resigned his seat. If an election can be held in time a Yates man will be chosen. I saw Childs yesterday and he is warmly for you. He will probably take Sedgwick s place. You can judge whether it is best to delay the nomination of Senator a few days. Have you ordered an election in DuPage? Our Senator & member (Allen & Mann) are both for you. Brown of Winnebago desires to go for you but is hesitating as to his duty. I am told he will not go for Washburne. It is thought by some that they will steal away the entire Chicago delegation, but how they are to get such men as Eastman I am a little curious to know. It seems they have Ward. Now I have one suggestion of my own to make, and another proposed by two or three of your best friends here. Allen is in favor of going at once into the election and perhaps it may be best, but my idea is that if upon <hr /> looking over the ground you shall find that there is any doubt about the result, it would be well to postpone the caucus a few days thus giving you an opportunity to mingle freely among the members & by your conduct and personal appearance give the lie to the stories that are being circulated. The other suggestion, made by Mayborne & Childs is one which I confess did not at first impress me favorably. They propose that in cause the issue is doubtful, you should pledge yourself that in the event of your election you would resign your seat should you disappoint the expectation of your friends by falling into habits of intemperance. This proposition struck me as a little degrading and of doubtful utility. But they seemed quite confident it might save a few votes and that under the circumstances there would be no impropriety in your giving such a pledge. Excuse the length of this letter, and do not hesitate to command my services in any way in which you may think they will tend to aid in your success. Please treat this as strictly private & confidential. Faithfully Your Friend J. G. Wilson <hr /> Wilson J. G. - Geneva Ill Dec 17th 1864. He has made a short excursion and visited Fuller, Lansing and others -- "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/ad00c0365f5fcbc6820cb12339f7a676.pdf abca5f7911597873c0a55ad60d69fb91 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock Island Dec 17th 1864 Govenor Yates Springfield Dr Sir I was highly pleased to recieve yours of a few days since & the information therein contained with most of which however I was previously familiar. I scarcely know what to say in reply but as you say you have been informed that I felt friendly towards you so I may say that your information was correct - but I must further say that I am not now prepared to give any definite intimation of the course I may take on the question of the U S Senatorship - and this from no lack of friendly feeling towards yourself as want of appreciation of your abilities or services <hr /> in the common cause of preserving the Nation. You are of course aware that we have been represented in Congress for the past two years by Copperhead Harris who thank God; has met the fate that sooner or later will be visited on all of his strife, and that previously we were represented by Arnold of Chicago whose interests and instincts were all opposed to over of this locality. We have therefore been compelled to depend upon outsiders for assistance and Mr Washburn has done us many favors which some of our people think ought to be remembered now, while others think he can wait in his present position which is certainly an honorable one till a more convenient reason. We feel that our interest since the location of the U S Arsenal and Rebel Prison here deserve some atten- <hr /> tion more than they have had heretofore recieved from our congressman & senator. I may also say that those here, want engaged in aiding Mr Washburn are not particularly my personal friends, nor are they yours. Under the circumstances therefore I do not wish at present to commit myself in this question. I may however say that I am not a party to any combination respecting this matter, and that I should be pleased to be kept posted as to the further aspects this question may take on. Hoping that you will appreciate my position & the spirit in which this is written I subscribe myself very respectfully Yours &c A. Webster <hr /> Webster A. Hon Rock. Island Dec 17th 64 Thanks you for your letter He entertains the most friendly feelings towards you, but being placed in a peculiar position he cannot commit himself to you or any one. They have needed favors there from those outside of their Representatives & Congressman and Mr Washburne has ever shown them every favor in his power - hence they are under obligations to him, but differ as to the time of reciprocating. He is not in any combination, and shall not be. 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 A. Webster to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516486 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. Rock Island Dec 17th 1864 Govenor Yates Springfield Dr Sir I was highly pleased to recieve yours of a few days since & the information therein contained with most of which however I was previously familiar. I scarcely know what to say in reply but as you say you have been informed that I felt friendly towards you so I may say that your information was correct - but I must further say that I am not now prepared to give any definite intimation of the course I may take on the question of the U S Senatorship - and this from no lack of friendly feeling towards yourself as want of appreciation of your abilities or services <hr /> in the common cause of preserving the Nation. You are of course aware that we have been represented in Congress for the past two years by Copperhead Harris who thank God; has met the fate that sooner or later will be visited on all of his strife, and that previously we were represented by Arnold of Chicago whose interests and instincts were all opposed to over of this locality. We have therefore been compelled to depend upon outsiders for assistance and Mr Washburn has done us many favors which some of our people think ought to be remembered now, while others think he can wait in his present position which is certainly an honorable one till a more convenient reason. We feel that our interest since the location of the U S Arsenal and Rebel Prison here deserve some atten- <hr /> tion more than they have had heretofore recieved from our congressman & senator. I may also say that those here, want engaged in aiding Mr Washburn are not particularly my personal friends, nor are they yours. Under the circumstances therefore I do not wish at present to commit myself in this question. I may however say that I am not a party to any combination respecting this matter, and that I should be pleased to be kept posted as to the further aspects this question may take on. Hoping that you will appreciate my position & the spirit in which this is written I subscribe myself very respectfully Yours &c A. Webster <hr /> Webster A. Hon Rock. Island Dec 17th 64 Thanks you for your letter He entertains the most friendly feelings towards you, but being placed in a peculiar position he cannot commit himself to you or any one. They have needed favors there from those outside of their Representatives & Congressman and Mr Washburne has ever shown them every favor in his power - hence they are under obligations to him, but differ as to the time of reciprocating. He is not in any combination, and shall not be. 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/60b968daf032e158108e8d354954ca9b.pdf ef8d6293a89afa6fc859c24c9cad28a0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 62 AGO I Mar 2/64 Schofield Barracks St. Louis Mo. Dec 17/64 Respectfully Returned with information thus Wm. P. Calvert 21. Ill Inft was forwarded to this Regt at Louisville on the 24 of November 1864 by Lieut. C.C. Coffenberry Lieut commanding said Camp Schofield Barracks J.C. Whitney Capt Comdg. Barracks Hd Qrs Port St. Louis Saint Louis Mo. Dec 17/64 Respectfully returned, J. H. Baker Col 10" [illegible] Comdg Past 3 Inclosures Head Qrs St. Louis Dist St. Louis Dec 17/64 Respectfully returned to Dept. Hd Qrs. Thomas Ewing Esq Brig General EB#114 Vol II 1864 Head Qrs Dept of the Mo. St Louis Dec 21, 1864 Respectfully returned to his Excellency Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, with the information that Hon. P. Calvert 21st Ills. was forwarded to his regiment at Louisville, Ky. on the 24th of Novr. 1864, [illegible signature] Major General Comdg 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 Unknown to Unkown (Docket only) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516485 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. 62 AGO I Mar 2/64 Schofield Barracks St. Louis Mo. Dec 17/64 Respectfully Returned with information thus Wm. P. Calvert 21. Ill Inft was forwarded to this Regt at Louisville on the 24 of November 1864 by Lieut. C.C. Coffenberry Lieut commanding said Camp Schofield Barracks J.C. Whitney Capt Comdg. Barracks Hd Qrs Port St. Louis Saint Louis Mo. Dec 17/64 Respectfully returned, J. H. Baker Col 10" [illegible] Comdg Past 3 Inclosures Head Qrs St. Louis Dist St. Louis Dec 17/64 Respectfully returned to Dept. Hd Qrs. Thomas Ewing Esq Brig General EB#114 Vol II 1864 Head Qrs Dept of the Mo. St Louis Dec 21, 1864 Respectfully returned to his Excellency Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, with the information that Hon. P. Calvert 21st Ills. was forwarded to his regiment at Louisville, Ky. on the 24th of Novr. 1864, [illegible signature] Major General Comdg 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/584c6c73b127c45278d4a6a595fee773.pdf c8402efbdf1b619a9d4660786cc7ea3e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. H C Buchard Freeport Dec 17th 1864. He has received Governors letter. Had hoped no other candidate would be proposed and that none of the gentlemen proposed would consent to become candidates against the Governor. No friends say a majority of members are opposed to Governor but not united on any man. If Governor cannot be successful then we would prefer Washborne, yet he hopes to see you elected, &c &c &c. "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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 C. Burchard to Unknown (Docket only) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516484 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. H C Buchard Freeport Dec 17th 1864. He has received Governors letter. Had hoped no other candidate would be proposed and that none of the gentlemen proposed would consent to become candidates against the Governor. No friends say a majority of members are opposed to Governor but not united on any man. If Governor cannot be successful then we would prefer Washborne, yet he hopes to see you elected, &c &c &c. "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/1709fd40931ccb0c9212717d2edb83d1.pdf ef44b8816aa28f4f98fdd71693ccfbdb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. POST OFFICE, Monmouth, Ills., Dec 16th 1864 His Excellency Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir Our friend Judge Pitt Kellogg called upon me night before last in reference to U. S. Senator. I wrote Hon James H. Martin at Young America yesterday, and entertain but little doubt but what his vote can be counted upon for you I will see him soon, and also have some of our friends talk with him also. I had an interview with E + Mayor H. G. Hardin this morning upon the subject with a view of reaching Strain through him. I may succeed. yet I think is not entirely safe to count on his vote <hr /> He is now upon a tour in the North end of the State; and may come home prejudiced in favor of Washburn. If any person can hold him level I think it is H. G. Hardin; Geo H. Harding of Chicago can exercise a great influence over him. I write him today upon the subject and will continue my efforts in your behalf until the election. Truly Yours W H Pierce <hr /> Pierce W. H. Monmouth Dec. 16th 64 Had a call from Judge Kellogg in referrence to U S Senator. Wrote to Hon Jack Martin and thinks his vote can be counted upon for you. Strain can be secured through H. G. Hardin - and he will write him on the subject. 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 W. H. Pierce to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516483 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. POST OFFICE, Monmouth, Ills., Dec 16th 1864 His Excellency Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir Our friend Judge Pitt Kellogg called upon me night before last in reference to U. S. Senator. I wrote Hon James H. Martin at Young America yesterday, and entertain but little doubt but what his vote can be counted upon for you I will see him soon, and also have some of our friends talk with him also. I had an interview with E + Mayor H. G. Hardin this morning upon the subject with a view of reaching Strain through him. I may succeed. yet I think is not entirely safe to count on his vote <hr /> He is now upon a tour in the North end of the State; and may come home prejudiced in favor of Washburn. If any person can hold him level I think it is H. G. Hardin; Geo H. Harding of Chicago can exercise a great influence over him. I write him today upon the subject and will continue my efforts in your behalf until the election. Truly Yours W H Pierce <hr /> Pierce W. H. Monmouth Dec. 16th 64 Had a call from Judge Kellogg in referrence to U S Senator. Wrote to Hon Jack Martin and thinks his vote can be counted upon for you. Strain can be secured through H. G. Hardin - and he will write him on the subject. 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/7e9bc9d0ac835d34c08a45f6b509af6a.pdf b1f6cd60a1944422ac766c85d3a55cbf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Louis Dec 16th Dear Governor. I send you as I promised, by to-days mail, an Editorial in the evening of the "Dispatch"; headed "Gov. Yates & the Senatorial question in Illinois." As you see there are a number of errors in it; but they will not I think materially injure it. Tell Col Hirschbach I am glad to see that he is appointed one of the consuls from this country to Germany. I hope he will enjoy "otium cum dignitate," in that position. In haste, Your friend & servt.- T. A. Post. His Excellency Gov. Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Post. T. A. St. Louis. Dec 16th 64 Sends "Dispatch" containing an article headed "Gov. Yates & the U. S. Senatorship in Illinois.-" The errors in it will not materially injure it. Congratulates Hirschbach on his appointment as Consul to Germany 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 T. A. Post to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516482 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 Dec 16th Dear Governor. I send you as I promised, by to-days mail, an Editorial in the evening of the "Dispatch"; headed "Gov. Yates & the Senatorial question in Illinois." As you see there are a number of errors in it; but they will not I think materially injure it. Tell Col Hirschbach I am glad to see that he is appointed one of the consuls from this country to Germany. I hope he will enjoy "otium cum dignitate," in that position. In haste, Your friend & servt.- T. A. Post. His Excellency Gov. Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Post. T. A. St. Louis. Dec 16th 64 Sends "Dispatch" containing an article headed "Gov. Yates & the U. S. Senatorship in Illinois.-" The errors in it will not materially injure it. Congratulates Hirschbach on his appointment as Consul to Germany 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/2096c88d733a35f467b0c4001e230feb.pdf 95b8f5e02cef1f974f6ba191d67ea41c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ottawa Dec 16th 1864 Dear Gov Yours recd and read with interest. You have no cause for alarm. In my opinion no earthly combinations can defeat you I know of no one hereabouts disafected save Mann, and I have got both Editors of the 'Beacon' after him & Johnson on his back also. I shall go to Chicago tomorrow. Shall stop & see Hopkins & take him to Joliette. See the boys there see that all is right, and go to Aurora & Sandwich to see the boys there on my return I have written Strain. him I can controll though easily bought. I own him. The boys from my district are busy, Talking & writing we have host a little gathering & know our duty. Lansing & Adams & others I have written and mean to see Lansing. Shall do all for you that I would for myself & without hope of reward. Let me know your wishes & anything you want done. Yours as Ever W Bushnell <hr /> Bushnell. W. Ottowa Dec 16th 1864 Yours read with pleasure. You need have no cause for alarm. He thinks you will succeed in spite of all combination. Every one there is for you except Mann. & he will attend to him or have it done. He will see Lansing who is approachable. Strain can be made right. though he is easily bought. he owns him. 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 William Bushnell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516481 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. Ottawa Dec 16th 1864 Dear Gov Yours recd and read with interest. You have no cause for alarm. In my opinion no earthly combinations can defeat you I know of no one hereabouts disafected save Mann, and I have got both Editors of the 'Beacon' after him & Johnson on his back also. I shall go to Chicago tomorrow. Shall stop & see Hopkins & take him to Joliette. See the boys there see that all is right, and go to Aurora & Sandwich to see the boys there on my return I have written Strain. him I can controll though easily bought. I own him. The boys from my district are busy, Talking & writing we have host a little gathering & know our duty. Lansing & Adams & others I have written and mean to see Lansing. Shall do all for you that I would for myself & without hope of reward. Let me know your wishes & anything you want done. Yours as Ever W Bushnell <hr /> Bushnell. W. Ottowa Dec 16th 1864 Yours read with pleasure. You need have no cause for alarm. He thinks you will succeed in spite of all combination. Every one there is for you except Mann. & he will attend to him or have it done. He will see Lansing who is approachable. Strain can be made right. though he is easily bought. he owns him. 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/e1e626e1d969006135c9060a5898cbfb.pdf e0f4a06a408621c249f7c10b04d3c17a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illinois Inst. for the Education of the Blind. R. Yates Esq. Jacksonville, Dec. 16/64. Dear Gov. I cannot reply to your letter without first expressing my regret, that the constitution of Illinois does not admit of a re-election of its Gov. This Inst. has been prosperous for the past two yrs. Containing sixty-eight pupils _ The Report now in the hands of the printers shows that from the high prices it is out of funds, and our Trustees ask that the appropriation for its use may be increased from twelve to twenty thousand dollars per an. Yours Joshua Rhoads Supt. <hr /> Rhoads Joshua Jacksonville Dec 10/64 In reference to the Blind Asylum Get up brief statement for message write him to know when I can get Report 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 4, Folder 4 (December 16-23, 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 Joshua Rhoades to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516480 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. Illinois Inst. for the Education of the Blind. R. Yates Esq. Jacksonville, Dec. 16/64. Dear Gov. I cannot reply to your letter without first expressing my regret, that the constitution of Illinois does not admit of a re-election of its Gov. This Inst. has been prosperous for the past two yrs. Containing sixty-eight pupils _ The Report now in the hands of the printers shows that from the high prices it is out of funds, and our Trustees ask that the appropriation for its use may be increased from twelve to twenty thousand dollars per an. Yours Joshua Rhoads Supt. <hr /> Rhoads Joshua Jacksonville Dec 10/64 In reference to the Blind Asylum Get up brief statement for message write him to know when I can get Report 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