1 25 64 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0a9cdfa12d060417329fdef54d48b522.pdf 3ac9aec44890dd7879f980986e7f9c7c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Centralia Ills Aug 25th 1862 Hon Govenor Yates Dr Sir; We have in our city quite a no of rabid Secesh: and among the leading is one "James I. Logan:" who is also a member of the order of "K.G.C." Last week Monday; he found out that there was to be some arrests made below here. and sent a messenger 40, odd miles south, on a fleet horse. to put them on their gard; <hr /> And yesterday, while the train (with the Secesh prisoners) was stoping here he read to them from the St Louis "Republican" an article in regard to the strength and defences of Fort Donaldson: and told them it would be very easy to retake it: and then push a force across the Ohio, and infest the Southern part of this State: with Guirillas: the same as Missouri: These are plain facts which cannot be denied. I would refer you as proof for what <hr /> I say to E.N. Bates T.I. Johnson Dr Hallans Dr McCord, T.L. Parkinson James C. McKer Esq Stokes W L Gookins &c I ask in the name of God: can't Something be done in such a case. I am Yours Resply "Union forever" <pre>---- </pre> "Union Forever" Centralia Aug 25th/62 Has in his City quite a number of rabid Secesh among whom is one James I Logan of the K.G.C. Finds out their were to be arrests and sends a messenger to put them on their guard while the train with Secesh prisoners was waiting at the "Depot he reads them Secesh News and say's "that it will be an easy matter for Secesh to retake Ft Donelson. Asks in Gods name, that something may be done with this man. Gives references? 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 "Union Forever" to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504254 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Centralia Ills Aug 25th 1862 Hon Govenor Yates Dr Sir; We have in our city quite a no of rabid Secesh: and among the leading is one "James I. Logan:" who is also a member of the order of "K.G.C." Last week Monday; he found out that there was to be some arrests made below here. and sent a messenger 40, odd miles south, on a fleet horse. to put them on their gard; <hr /> And yesterday, while the train (with the Secesh prisoners) was stoping here he read to them from the St Louis "Republican" an article in regard to the strength and defences of Fort Donaldson: and told them it would be very easy to retake it: and then push a force across the Ohio, and infest the Southern part of this State: with Guirillas: the same as Missouri: These are plain facts which cannot be denied. I would refer you as proof for what <hr /> I say to E.N. Bates T.I. Johnson Dr Hallans Dr McCord, T.L. Parkinson James C. McKer Esq Stokes W L Gookins &c I ask in the name of God: can't Something be done in such a case. I am Yours Resply "Union forever" <pre>---- </pre> "Union Forever" Centralia Aug 25th/62 Has in his City quite a number of rabid Secesh among whom is one James I Logan of the K.G.C. Finds out their were to be arrests and sends a messenger to put them on their guard while the train with Secesh prisoners was waiting at the "Depot he reads them Secesh News and say's "that it will be an easy matter for Secesh to retake Ft Donelson. Asks in Gods name, that something may be done with this man. Gives references? 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/020607561ab4b1ad8db18d71244287f4.pdf 5186d72a6b71b7c81092c6ebcfd69ae8 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 [David] Hustin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504281 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0ef76831831064cf5e46f1821e1f2b68.pdf 54f57e19f375668836bbe7b71f3f2363 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Jacob H. Holt letter 8/25/62 Monmouth Ills Augt 20th 1862. To his Excellency Richd Yates Governor of Ills Springfield Ills Governor I enclose you herewith a letter from my Father, Jacob H. Hold, who desires to do something for his Country and at the same time make a little for himself. He is quite well informed in Military matters and well qualified to fill with credit to himself and his Country any position Civil or Military which you may be pleased to give him. Has been Deputy Collector of Customs for the District of Champlain N.Y. represented his County (Clinton) in the General Assembly of the State of New York and for the last thirty years has been much in public life, always performing his public services with perfect satisfaction to his constituency - Should it be perfectly compatible with your sense of justice and propriety I Should be pleased to have my Father nominated for Collector of the Internal Revenue for this Congressional District and also placed in command of the Militia about to be drafted <hr />and I can assure you, that as Collector or Military Commander, he will perform the duties devolving upon him with entire satisfaction to your Excellency, the government and the people of this District, and I shall feel myself under renewed obligations to you for any kindness you may be pleased to show him and both will ever strive to prove ourselves worthy your kind consideration - With sentiments of high esteem I have the honor to be Very Respectfully, Your Obd't Servt A.H. Holt Lt. Col. Ills Vols. <hr /> Lt Col A H Holt Monmouth Aug 25/62 Enclosing a letter from Jacob H Holt his father, who wishes to serve his Country, and at the same time make a little for himself he is well informed in Military matters and well qualified to take hold of a position, either Civil or Military & do it justice. 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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. H. Holt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504224 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Jacob H. Holt letter 8/25/62 Monmouth Ills Augt 20th 1862. To his Excellency Richd Yates Governor of Ills Springfield Ills Governor I enclose you herewith a letter from my Father, Jacob H. Hold, who desires to do something for his Country and at the same time make a little for himself. He is quite well informed in Military matters and well qualified to fill with credit to himself and his Country any position Civil or Military which you may be pleased to give him. Has been Deputy Collector of Customs for the District of Champlain N.Y. represented his County (Clinton) in the General Assembly of the State of New York and for the last thirty years has been much in public life, always performing his public services with perfect satisfaction to his constituency - Should it be perfectly compatible with your sense of justice and propriety I Should be pleased to have my Father nominated for Collector of the Internal Revenue for this Congressional District and also placed in command of the Militia about to be drafted <hr />and I can assure you, that as Collector or Military Commander, he will perform the duties devolving upon him with entire satisfaction to your Excellency, the government and the people of this District, and I shall feel myself under renewed obligations to you for any kindness you may be pleased to show him and both will ever strive to prove ourselves worthy your kind consideration - With sentiments of high esteem I have the honor to be Very Respectfully, Your Obd't Servt A.H. Holt Lt. Col. Ills Vols. <hr /> Lt Col A H Holt Monmouth Aug 25/62 Enclosing a letter from Jacob H Holt his father, who wishes to serve his Country, and at the same time make a little for himself he is well informed in Military matters and well qualified to take hold of a position, either Civil or Military & do it justice. 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/d33ee6b357cb955e54461688163a0dc3.pdf 9b459e4a66e38855be54be873a3cf1b8 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 A.W. Cavarly to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504252 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/dd3ec61f0aaade3284ea3d12db179f05.pdf 41e9bef468c5cf3458193c984c44f7b4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pittsfield Pike Co Ill August 25 1862 Commander in Chief hon Richard Yates Sir I take the liberty to ask a favor of you I am a widow was left a widow five years ago on a small farm that was union proud with seven small children one son being my only suport we struggled and laboured keep our little ones to gather and endured many hardships and so far we have been successfull when their was to much excitement my son was persuaded and frightened togather under those circumstances he enlisted without my consent and I did not <hr /> give it he is a minor and had no right to volunteer he is all I have to look to in this wide world if you take him you begar my children our own Country here is drained of men there is not enough left to keep the [woemen?] in firewood Sir I know our Country is in a bad condition but we are threatened here by the rebels of Mo and our men have all left what is to become of us and our little ones now Sir I do beg of you to grant that my son may stay at home Col Bailey enlisted him he is a hard hearted man and would not let him off allthough I never consented for him to go the others let off several minors now Sir do please grant my request <hr /> that is that my son may stay at home I could refer you to Dr O S Campbell of this place and many others that were acquainted with my circumstances but time is short now Sir I do beceach your majesty to grant my request by sending me a few lines permitting my son to stay at home Ann Houseweart <hr /> Ans Sept 25 62. Ann Houseweart Pittsfield Pike Co Aug 25. 62 Wants to have her son discharged from service says he is a minor and her only support. No authority, War Dept decided that men shall not be dischgd on those grounds. 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 Ann Houseweart to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504255 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pittsfield Pike Co Ill August 25 1862 Commander in Chief hon Richard Yates Sir I take the liberty to ask a favor of you I am a widow was left a widow five years ago on a small farm that was union proud with seven small children one son being my only suport we struggled and laboured keep our little ones to gather and endured many hardships and so far we have been successfull when their was to much excitement my son was persuaded and frightened togather under those circumstances he enlisted without my consent and I did not <hr /> give it he is a minor and had no right to volunteer he is all I have to look to in this wide world if you take him you begar my children our own Country here is drained of men there is not enough left to keep the [woemen?] in firewood Sir I know our Country is in a bad condition but we are threatened here by the rebels of Mo and our men have all left what is to become of us and our little ones now Sir I do beg of you to grant that my son may stay at home Col Bailey enlisted him he is a hard hearted man and would not let him off allthough I never consented for him to go the others let off several minors now Sir do please grant my request <hr /> that is that my son may stay at home I could refer you to Dr O S Campbell of this place and many others that were acquainted with my circumstances but time is short now Sir I do beceach your majesty to grant my request by sending me a few lines permitting my son to stay at home Ann Houseweart <hr /> Ans Sept 25 62. Ann Houseweart Pittsfield Pike Co Aug 25. 62 Wants to have her son discharged from service says he is a minor and her only support. No authority, War Dept decided that men shall not be dischgd on those grounds. 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/cb6c7c29120234a0dfdbe8189c431880.pdf 0ecfb5defb4fc3b163cbc902b2593cb2 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 Benjamin L. Leavell and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504239 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a0dcc416dde7d24567d6f3eee258984d.pdf 70f420e1d850a14772b5559f9c20ad19 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 Casper Butz to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504247 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bfaf3c1c5a81288ca380838e9c79191d.pdf 94e66c2d1aad787f0dd3256d6460ce3e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With telegram from W. H. Hanna 8/18/62 Hon. Richard Yates Dr. Sir I am desirous of entering the Army & wish a certificate from you recommending me to the Medical Board for Examination as Physician & Surgeon. I desire an examination immediately as I now have an opportunity of entering the Army as Surgeon, please reply by return mail. Yours Respectfully Chas B. Fox MD Amboy Lee Co. Augst 25th. /62 <hr /> Fox. Chas B. Amboy Aug. 25. 62 Requests appt as Surgeon. 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 Chas. B. Fox to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504248 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With telegram from W. H. Hanna 8/18/62 Hon. Richard Yates Dr. Sir I am desirous of entering the Army & wish a certificate from you recommending me to the Medical Board for Examination as Physician & Surgeon. I desire an examination immediately as I now have an opportunity of entering the Army as Surgeon, please reply by return mail. Yours Respectfully Chas B. Fox MD Amboy Lee Co. Augst 25th. /62 <hr /> Fox. Chas B. Amboy Aug. 25. 62 Requests appt as Surgeon. 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/b541b4ecbd1bb98ccae354f662be6add.pdf d4743555f0759965c6e9b3d7b77d65c6 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 Cyrus H. Bigelow and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504240 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/33f747ba2a3b9c17b02d9682b683a98c.pdf 8a8d28680d47c3118b8660a1d0859a45 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ottawa Aug 26th '62 Capt. T. F Vaughn Dear Sir I am just in rect of yours of 22d inst, enclosing RR passes - My men have refused to be mustered into the service until they can get positive assurance that they will revive the LaSalle Co bounty - Our bounty committee assert that this appropriation was only designed for men organizing in companies forming in this county - I can get this bounty for my men if I can get the Govr' or Adj Genl' assurance that they will be credited in LaSalle co quota. Can you send me that? Shall I send you an [illegible] first class mechanic? He will go in to the Setvice only to secure this - Bushnell, Cook & myself have telegraphed the Govr repeatedly upon the subject of this quota - but have obtained no answer - and until <hr /> I can obtain from one of them something sufficiently decisive to satisfy the Bounty Committee, I cannot rely upon fifteen men - The reason of my not reporting progress has been through an entire misunderstanding of one of the Govr dispatches to Bushnell as well as the want of answers to telegrams & letters to Govr & Ajt. Genl. in relation to the subject above mentioned Yours Very Respy Edward. C. Henshaw <hr /> Edwd C. Henshaw to Capt T F Vaughn Ottawa Aug 26 - 62 Says his men refuse to be mustered in unless they receive Lasalle co bounty. Wants them credited to Lasalle county To File (File) 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 Edward C. Henshaw to T.F. Vaughn Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504259 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/db20e79b2d80357717d9e909d5538093.pdf c7148279afbc5d8cfcde1a1f34392cb0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department Washington City, D. C. August 25th 1862 Sir: Captain C. P. Kingsbury, of the Ordnance Department, will visit your State in obedience to certain instructions which he has received from the Chief of Ordnance, by direction of this Department, and which he will explain to you. By giving him all proper facilities for conducting the inquires and examinations necessary to enable him to execute these instructions, you will render a service to the United States. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Edwin M Stanton Secretary of War. His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois <hr /> Hon E. M. Stanton. Washington D. C. Aug 25/62 Capt C P. Kingsbury of the Ordnance Dept visits Illinois in obedience to certain instructions he has rec'd from the Sec'y of War file 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 Edwin M. Stanton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504245 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fb8e912f6c56dbc73eb5674b33431a87.pdf 81b7246ef1ee7a9955f10bc56e43accd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Augst 25 1862 To his Excellency Hon Richard Yates Dear sir When the undersigned were at Springfield this day 2 weeks we made application for the discharge from the Army Henry Donk Co A 11th Illinois Cavalry. Who has been along time confined at Evansville Ind Convalescent Hospital, which you promised his discharge he has not arrived at home and his family think perhaps. It may have been overlooked. You have the petition on File Left by us. Yours Respectfully Geo C. Bestor R. A. Gee <hr /> 11th Cav Geo C. Bestor & R. A. [Gee?] ans. Sep 9 They made application for discharge of Henry Donk Co A 11th Ills Cav. on a/c sickness which was promised. Renew application. 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George C. Bestor and R. A. Gee? to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504244 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Augst 25 1862 To his Excellency Hon Richard Yates Dear sir When the undersigned were at Springfield this day 2 weeks we made application for the discharge from the Army Henry Donk Co A 11th Illinois Cavalry. Who has been along time confined at Evansville Ind Convalescent Hospital, which you promised his discharge he has not arrived at home and his family think perhaps. It may have been overlooked. You have the petition on File Left by us. Yours Respectfully Geo C. Bestor R. A. Gee <hr /> 11th Cav Geo C. Bestor & R. A. [Gee?] ans. Sep 9 They made application for discharge of Henry Donk Co A 11th Ills Cav. on a/c sickness which was promised. Renew application. 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/9254d85b2580bdf01a27c7a1ced850cf.pdf 9fe2d5481689077a89f7a4a704c87313 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Alton Aug 26 1862 Wm H Bailhache Esqr Dear Sir: I have the pleasure to introduce 1st Sergeant O. A. Taylor of 13th Infantry U.S.A. of our city. He is a well informed officer and it is desired that he placed in a more effective position. Will you do me the favor to introduce him to Gov Yates, and lend him such assistance as convenient, by doing which you will much oblige me. Remember me to your family Yours Truly H. G. McPike <hr /> H G McPike is all right. What he says may be relied on W H Bailhache H. G. McPike Alton Aug 26/62 Introducing 1st Sergt O A Taylor U.S.A. 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. G. McPike to William H. Bailhache Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504279 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Alton Aug 26 1862 Wm H Bailhache Esqr Dear Sir: I have the pleasure to introduce 1st Sergeant O. A. Taylor of 13th Infantry U.S.A. of our city. He is a well informed officer and it is desired that he placed in a more effective position. Will you do me the favor to introduce him to Gov Yates, and lend him such assistance as convenient, by doing which you will much oblige me. Remember me to your family Yours Truly H. G. McPike <hr /> H G McPike is all right. What he says may be relied on W H Bailhache H. G. McPike Alton Aug 26/62 Introducing 1st Sergt O A Taylor U.S.A. 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/601baf8a0152e4278c92f6f4368c9ff7.pdf 95591d5263da0e619b35ff7cb981e8d9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill. Aug 25, 1862 Dear Governor A.J. Benson Esq of Marion, Williamson Co., the bearer hereof, is a worthy, estimable, loyal man and mason. Please give him a patient hearing, and such encouragement as you can. Fraternally H. G. Reynolds Governor Yates <hr /> H G Reynolds Springfield Aug 25/62 Introduction A.J. Benson Esq. of Marion Ills. 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. G. Reynolds to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 186X-8-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504226 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill. Aug 25, 1862 Dear Governor A.J. Benson Esq of Marion, Williamson Co., the bearer hereof, is a worthy, estimable, loyal man and mason. Please give him a patient hearing, and such encouragement as you can. Fraternally H. G. Reynolds Governor Yates <hr /> H G Reynolds Springfield Aug 25/62 Introduction A.J. Benson Esq. of Marion Ills. 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/546864b31df362213edca80bfa57f726.pdf 09d25dc37c3e8f064a56fd25acf80a72 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 Henry C. Bryant to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504220 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b6482bfacf02ec40d51ebafee7741489.pdf 46944005f963abe55f84263459a319dd 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 I.H. Howe to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504242 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d001765ff21b7f2ed96147a92ead22f9.pdf cdec0a5cd390d960d112b57df2343c50 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 I.M. Chatfield to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504269 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/31c67cd3c9afc94c78731c30c9211cc4.pdf dab6e8f98339f54275d4a86aee73d936 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 Isaac Scarritt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504264 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a3e1d75b67eb666dda0bb33613454898.pdf 863611e20f077e8c83ad283a32c81234 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. C. Pugh to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504221 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9310b2616763f0f0a47cef3380d4eb87.pdf 459d6294bbefdbb8e2301a00e5604092 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. C. Pugh to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504238 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/09061fda1ce74f180b0f8652ea64553e.pdf fd5b61e72124dac30702468b6e873d15 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J.B. Phelps to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504263 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/02558ca961d36f594776f4ef152d4bd1.pdf b725f22c7bbca60a176b5cdeccc483ad Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Caton Lines Illinois and Mississippi Telegraph Company In Connection with all other lines in the United States and Canadas Terms and Conditions on Which Messages are Received by this Company for transmission The Public are notified that in order to guard against mistakes in the transmission of messages every message of importance ought to be repeated by being sent back from the station at which it is to be received to the station from which it is originally sent. Half the usual price for transmission will be charged for repeating the message. This Company will not be responsible for mistakes or delays in the transmission or delivery of unrepeated messages, from whatever cause they may arise; nor will it be responsible for damages arising from mistakes or delays in the transmission or delivery of a repeated message, beyond and amount exceeding two hundred times the amount paid for sending the message; neither will this Company be responsible for delays arising from interruption in the working of its Telegraphs, nor for any mistake or omission of any other company over whose lines a message is sent, to reach the place of destination. All messages will hereafter be received for transmission, subject to the above conditions. J.D. Caton, Pres't, Ottawa, Ill. 9:30 Am 186 By Telegraph from Peoria Aug 26th 1862 To Gov Yates Have you heard from secy war of the transfer of Capt. Grier JC Grier 12.48 pd <hr /> Secy of War refuses transfer 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J.C. Grier to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504272 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Caton Lines Illinois and Mississippi Telegraph Company In Connection with all other lines in the United States and Canadas Terms and Conditions on Which Messages are Received by this Company for transmission The Public are notified that in order to guard against mistakes in the transmission of messages every message of importance ought to be repeated by being sent back from the station at which it is to be received to the station from which it is originally sent. Half the usual price for transmission will be charged for repeating the message. This Company will not be responsible for mistakes or delays in the transmission or delivery of unrepeated messages, from whatever cause they may arise; nor will it be responsible for damages arising from mistakes or delays in the transmission or delivery of a repeated message, beyond and amount exceeding two hundred times the amount paid for sending the message; neither will this Company be responsible for delays arising from interruption in the working of its Telegraphs, nor for any mistake or omission of any other company over whose lines a message is sent, to reach the place of destination. All messages will hereafter be received for transmission, subject to the above conditions. J.D. Caton, Pres't, Ottawa, Ill. 9:30 Am 186 By Telegraph from Peoria Aug 26th 1862 To Gov Yates Have you heard from secy war of the transfer of Capt. Grier JC Grier 12.48 pd <hr /> Secy of War refuses transfer 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/54c3988ba4685355b239970a94729a5a.pdf 5ee7d6270189247ad91599fd7ad7dc74 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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.H. Woodworth to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504256 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/47aef6f00a214392c76b4bb6a7b54c2b.pdf 801a658c21f1aa840cb96208b7bfc5f6 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 J.N. Hogg to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504251 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4869a5b295819234d329d90948e7664b.pdf 64055c0d7d33c9addcad6edbc821c28e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With A. H. Holt letter 8/25/62 Monmouth Illinois August 25th, 1862 To, His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois, Dear Sir, I have thought it probable that you would cause the entire Militia of this State to be organised preparatory to making a Draft, defending our homes & firesides, collecting the Revenue & enforcing the laws; I have had some experience in Military Matters having been employed in the Quarter Master's & Commissary's Departments at West Point N.Y. many years of my early manhood; I am now past fifty years of age & therefore not subject to be drafted, but I felt myself fully competent to drill or command a Regiment a Brigade or a Division. I some days since enclosed a copy of a letter from Gov Washington Hunt addressed to the Secretary of War in my behalf to my son, requesting that you would peruse the same if Col Holt should have left Springfield. I should like to do something to aid in putting down this wicked rebellion and at the same time provide something for my six little daughters whose mother is dead. I have the honor to be Yours respectfully Jacob H. Holt 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 Jacob H. Holt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504225 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 en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With A. H. Holt letter 8/25/62 Monmouth Illinois August 25th, 1862 To, His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois, Dear Sir, I have thought it probable that you would cause the entire Militia of this State to be organised preparatory to making a Draft, defending our homes & firesides, collecting the Revenue & enforcing the laws; I have had some experience in Military Matters having been employed in the Quarter Master's & Commissary's Departments at West Point N.Y. many years of my early manhood; I am now past fifty years of age & therefore not subject to be drafted, but I felt myself fully competent to drill or command a Regiment a Brigade or a Division. I some days since enclosed a copy of a letter from Gov Washington Hunt addressed to the Secretary of War in my behalf to my son, requesting that you would peruse the same if Col Holt should have left Springfield. I should like to do something to aid in putting down this wicked rebellion and at the same time provide something for my six little daughters whose mother is dead. I have the honor to be Yours respectfully Jacob H. Holt 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