1 25 87 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/96550fefa427e7934aab9b7bf45bbfc2.pdf 188aa941ad1238d03579316350fca5ea Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Genl Head Quarters Office of Commander in Chief Springfield May 15th 1861 Dr William Wagoner You are hereby appointed to act in association with Dr [Bailache?] as a temporary Surgeon at Camp Yates until the Regiment of Col Scott is organized by the election of Officers Respectfully <hr /> Copy to Dr. W Wagner 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Richard Yates] to William Wagoners Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500285 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. Genl Head Quarters Office of Commander in Chief Springfield May 15th 1861 Dr William Wagoner You are hereby appointed to act in association with Dr [Bailache?] as a temporary Surgeon at Camp Yates until the Regiment of Col Scott is organized by the election of Officers Respectfully <hr /> Copy to Dr. W Wagner 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/aae4eaab330c46e95bac3972a4f7032d.pdf 553c46968121bf07c06e40a98c38401d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago May 3rd 1861 To His Excellency Governer Yates Dear Sir, I have just had an interview with an old friend of mine who is now living in Memphis Tenn. whos name I am not at liberty to use, and he informs me that at Memphis and all along the River up as far as Columbus, that the secessionists are collecting men arms and amunition they say with the Intention of attacking Cairo - and he says that parties in Memphis and other places in Secret correspondence with their friends in <hr /> and about Cairo and that they are well advised Every day what is going on at Cairo - and that he learned from some of the leaders that their plan was to cut a ditch across the Embankment that keeps the river out of the town, and let the water in and at the same time to make an attack on the troops stationed there in Every direction possible and as I deem the information to be relyed and I felt it my duty to give the Information to you without delay. So that you may take such action as you think proper. <hr /> you no doubt are aware that we of Chicago feel a great deal of Interest in the Safety of Cairo as there is a great many of our best Citisens there and we also feel the utmost Confidence that you as the Commander In Chief of the Millitia of the State, will do Everything in your Power to prevent any defeat of our Brave Soldiers. I remain your old friend, A. Clybourn <hr /> A. Clybourn Chicago ansd 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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. Clybourn to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500220 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. Chicago May 3rd 1861 To His Excellency Governer Yates Dear Sir, I have just had an interview with an old friend of mine who is now living in Memphis Tenn. whos name I am not at liberty to use, and he informs me that at Memphis and all along the River up as far as Columbus, that the secessionists are collecting men arms and amunition they say with the Intention of attacking Cairo - and he says that parties in Memphis and other places in Secret correspondence with their friends in <hr /> and about Cairo and that they are well advised Every day what is going on at Cairo - and that he learned from some of the leaders that their plan was to cut a ditch across the Embankment that keeps the river out of the town, and let the water in and at the same time to make an attack on the troops stationed there in Every direction possible and as I deem the information to be relyed and I felt it my duty to give the Information to you without delay. So that you may take such action as you think proper. <hr /> you no doubt are aware that we of Chicago feel a great deal of Interest in the Safety of Cairo as there is a great many of our best Citisens there and we also feel the utmost Confidence that you as the Commander In Chief of the Millitia of the State, will do Everything in your Power to prevent any defeat of our Brave Soldiers. I remain your old friend, A. Clybourn <hr /> A. Clybourn Chicago ansd 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/6d5e70e3f2b87d4a2e4022bcc3274a0f.pdf a96e5004286d7ad7ee4c18dcf9b0ffec Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters 9th Regt Ill. Voltrs Cairo Ill May 11th 1861 To His Excellency Richd Yates Gov. & commander-in-chief Illinois Militia Springfield Ill Dear sir Yours advising me of the receipt of a letter from Hon James Knox and your recommendation was received this morning. I regret to inform your excellency that my staff is full, and I found it absolutely necessary to fill it very soon after my arrival here, or do the duty myself. If I had a place at my disposal I would cheerfully appoint Mr. Ewing the gentleman recommended by Mr. Knox. May I ask Your Excellency to direct the Adjutant General to forward commissions for this Regiment at the earliest practicable moment. I have the Honor to be Very Respectfully &c E. A. Paine <hr /> E. A. Paine Acknowledging letter of - Not to be answered. 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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. E. Paine to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500269 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. Head Quarters 9th Regt Ill. Voltrs Cairo Ill May 11th 1861 To His Excellency Richd Yates Gov. & commander-in-chief Illinois Militia Springfield Ill Dear sir Yours advising me of the receipt of a letter from Hon James Knox and your recommendation was received this morning. I regret to inform your excellency that my staff is full, and I found it absolutely necessary to fill it very soon after my arrival here, or do the duty myself. If I had a place at my disposal I would cheerfully appoint Mr. Ewing the gentleman recommended by Mr. Knox. May I ask Your Excellency to direct the Adjutant General to forward commissions for this Regiment at the earliest practicable moment. I have the Honor to be Very Respectfully &c E. A. Paine <hr /> E. A. Paine Acknowledging letter of - Not to be answered. 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/a3f81950699e3600da318c0b09d5eea3.pdf 9c78084942ba3d7ee7265c981aeaf69e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Equality Illinois May 16th/61 Hon Richard Yates: Today word was received from Adjutant General's Office stating that the regiment for the 9th District was already filled before several companies through Capn M. R. Lawler were tendered and thereby excluding many who have been ready for over ten days awaiting orders. The consequence is the utmost indignity is offered to your warmest friends, who have succeeded in burying past differences and rushing to the rescue to save our glorious Union. I am afraid there has been some advantage taken of our Egyptian unionists <hr /> but through no fault of yours, it appears that Captain M. K. Lawler recd a commission under your authority to act as agent for this 9th Con Dist - in rec companies. Under these instructions the regiment was filled and he went to Cairo to report the same day before yesterday by telegraph. Now if there is anything wrong about his commission pray let us know. Give us the particulars, as one company made up in this vicinity was reported ready as soon or before Herrods of Shawneetown. The companies are all right and Republicans unite with me in having Captain Foster's company recd. We would like to have <hr /> Egypt fairly represented. There is but one feeling here and that is the Union and the Government must be sustained. To be sure we have a few secessionists scattered through the Country but they keep their mouths shut. They are afraid of their necks even here in Egypt. Let us have full particulars and advise us what we had best do, as many of the men of the company here are those who have made arrangements with their neighbors to take charge of their farms and families for the summer. Hoping you will remember your friend and answer promptly I remain Yours A. H. Marford Equality Gallatin Co, 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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. Marford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500288 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. Equality Illinois May 16th/61 Hon Richard Yates: Today word was received from Adjutant General's Office stating that the regiment for the 9th District was already filled before several companies through Capn M. R. Lawler were tendered and thereby excluding many who have been ready for over ten days awaiting orders. The consequence is the utmost indignity is offered to your warmest friends, who have succeeded in burying past differences and rushing to the rescue to save our glorious Union. I am afraid there has been some advantage taken of our Egyptian unionists <hr /> but through no fault of yours, it appears that Captain M. K. Lawler recd a commission under your authority to act as agent for this 9th Con Dist - in rec companies. Under these instructions the regiment was filled and he went to Cairo to report the same day before yesterday by telegraph. Now if there is anything wrong about his commission pray let us know. Give us the particulars, as one company made up in this vicinity was reported ready as soon or before Herrods of Shawneetown. The companies are all right and Republicans unite with me in having Captain Foster's company recd. We would like to have <hr /> Egypt fairly represented. There is but one feeling here and that is the Union and the Government must be sustained. To be sure we have a few secessionists scattered through the Country but they keep their mouths shut. They are afraid of their necks even here in Egypt. Let us have full particulars and advise us what we had best do, as many of the men of the company here are those who have made arrangements with their neighbors to take charge of their farms and families for the summer. Hoping you will remember your friend and answer promptly I remain Yours A. H. Marford Equality Gallatin Co, 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/36078d7443427ea22d2b385662180c51.pdf 900d3e560652a01740a8a810a84abf55 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Equality Illinois May 16th/61 Dear Governor Yates: - Since I last wrote to you many strange things have happened. In the first place our country is assailed by partisans, persons who wish to gratify their own ambition. They strove to compromise with traitors, thus acknowledging the act, and at the same time giving them another far better chance than ever to cut our throats. But how was this answered by the rebels? War! and preparations for war. Yes they have been indulged in to so great an extent that they imagine they can take Philadelphia and Washington. But thank God, they did commit an act <hr /> which disabused the public mind, that this was a mere war upon Republicans. The "Northern heart is fired" and nobly have Republicans recd men into their embrace and forgotten party ties in order that we might sustain our proud Union or rather Government, who at other times would be considered too low for their company. But a change came over Egypt as if by magic, and our part of the state seems to be a unit for the Government There are three or four counties near the R.R. that have been divided but I think that they will be all right shortly. In all the counties bordering upon the Ohio River the people are right at this time. To be sure there are a few such men as Bill Green of Massac that <hr /> would willingly blast all our hopes but they have lost all the confidence the people have reposed in them. Elder from this district is another say-nothing in this hour of peril. But we must say the patriotic sons of Egypt deserve credit for their willingness to fight for our Flag and put down rebels. They did not respond as quickly as in other portions of the state, for they had no means of communication by which they could respond; and then again the country is sparsely settled. The Bill that Green engineered through the legislature has injured me very much and also many other strong Republican schoolteachers I did not think it would pass, so I made no objection. Suspending tax payment has fallen heavily in Egypt. Your Message is well <hr /> recd as a general thing, but something has just occurred which will tend to injure our cause, here. The particulars I give on another sheet. I am fully convinced that your patriotism will be felt long after the present dificulties have been passed in placing Illinois where she ought to be. Write soon. Your Friend and Fellow Citizen fast-bound upon "Liberty and Country" The Union now and evermore A H Morford Equality Gallatin Co Ills A. H. Morford Private & Military 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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. H. Morford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500289 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. Equality Illinois May 16th/61 Dear Governor Yates: - Since I last wrote to you many strange things have happened. In the first place our country is assailed by partisans, persons who wish to gratify their own ambition. They strove to compromise with traitors, thus acknowledging the act, and at the same time giving them another far better chance than ever to cut our throats. But how was this answered by the rebels? War! and preparations for war. Yes they have been indulged in to so great an extent that they imagine they can take Philadelphia and Washington. But thank God, they did commit an act <hr /> which disabused the public mind, that this was a mere war upon Republicans. The "Northern heart is fired" and nobly have Republicans recd men into their embrace and forgotten party ties in order that we might sustain our proud Union or rather Government, who at other times would be considered too low for their company. But a change came over Egypt as if by magic, and our part of the state seems to be a unit for the Government There are three or four counties near the R.R. that have been divided but I think that they will be all right shortly. In all the counties bordering upon the Ohio River the people are right at this time. To be sure there are a few such men as Bill Green of Massac that <hr /> would willingly blast all our hopes but they have lost all the confidence the people have reposed in them. Elder from this district is another say-nothing in this hour of peril. But we must say the patriotic sons of Egypt deserve credit for their willingness to fight for our Flag and put down rebels. They did not respond as quickly as in other portions of the state, for they had no means of communication by which they could respond; and then again the country is sparsely settled. The Bill that Green engineered through the legislature has injured me very much and also many other strong Republican schoolteachers I did not think it would pass, so I made no objection. Suspending tax payment has fallen heavily in Egypt. Your Message is well <hr /> recd as a general thing, but something has just occurred which will tend to injure our cause, here. The particulars I give on another sheet. I am fully convinced that your patriotism will be felt long after the present dificulties have been passed in placing Illinois where she ought to be. Write soon. Your Friend and Fellow Citizen fast-bound upon "Liberty and Country" The Union now and evermore A H Morford Equality Gallatin Co Ills A. H. Morford Private & Military 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/b1f7f72e209af5e850e8be0872e19312.pdf 21b6fbce8b79911fc4f955d3a725a65b 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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. J. Hargrave to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500251 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/4ce9b731977b20143c6874d4078eef77.pdf d65c67fed8ff6c6115efa463eb859238 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Salem Marion Co Ill May 1st 1861 Hon R. Yates. My Dear sir Will you, after receiving my thanks for your attention to my request respect Col Hicks, permit to trouble you with the following inquiries. What provision has been made for the services of Chaplins four Volunteers? If none have yet been provided, Is it the intention on the part of the Government to do so? Have amy ministers offered their servises? Let me say that if you can not do any better you may call upon me for my humble servises if needed in that capacity I am a member of the Congregational Church my Excleastical connection is with the Congregational Association of Chicago my residence home is in Salem Yours for a Whole Union A. L. Rankin <hr /> Rev A L Rankin Ans'd 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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. L. Rankin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500211 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. Salem Marion Co Ill May 1st 1861 Hon R. Yates. My Dear sir Will you, after receiving my thanks for your attention to my request respect Col Hicks, permit to trouble you with the following inquiries. What provision has been made for the services of Chaplins four Volunteers? If none have yet been provided, Is it the intention on the part of the Government to do so? Have amy ministers offered their servises? Let me say that if you can not do any better you may call upon me for my humble servises if needed in that capacity I am a member of the Congregational Church my Excleastical connection is with the Congregational Association of Chicago my residence home is in Salem Yours for a Whole Union A. L. Rankin <hr /> Rev A L Rankin Ans'd 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/1d45bd237d035d072907834beca75e62.pdf fe86ce789cf6522c7816de7415ab662f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Granville Ill May 14 1861 Hon R. Yates Dear Sir encase the Regement now at Joliette should be called into Service I wish to sugest the name of the Revd George D Henderson as a suitable man for Chaplain for said Regement he is a Minister in conexeon of the United Presbyterean denomanation a Most excelent man who would exert a restraining enfluance in camp he is in evry way suited for the place He took an active parte in aiding in geting up the company from here under the Comand of Capt C Fresbee he is a very Poplar man with the company one who is calculated to exert a greate enfluance for good in the camp a man of good judgement the friends & acquantances of the company are solisites that he should go in that Capacity He can be recomended by all the prominent men of his acquaintance He did not ask the apointment <hr /> but at the urgent Solisitation of his friends and this comunity generaly he has consented to go in that capasity should the way be open I am not advised as to the maner or way of making these apointments presuming that you are acquainted and know who has the appointing power hopeing you will take the matter under consideration and let Me hear from you on the subject Respectfuly your frend A Wardlaw <hr /> A Wardlaw Recommending the appt as Chaplain of Rev G. D. Henderson ans'd 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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. Wardlaw to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500279 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. Granville Ill May 14 1861 Hon R. Yates Dear Sir encase the Regement now at Joliette should be called into Service I wish to sugest the name of the Revd George D Henderson as a suitable man for Chaplain for said Regement he is a Minister in conexeon of the United Presbyterean denomanation a Most excelent man who would exert a restraining enfluance in camp he is in evry way suited for the place He took an active parte in aiding in geting up the company from here under the Comand of Capt C Fresbee he is a very Poplar man with the company one who is calculated to exert a greate enfluance for good in the camp a man of good judgement the friends & acquantances of the company are solisites that he should go in that Capacity He can be recomended by all the prominent men of his acquaintance He did not ask the apointment <hr /> but at the urgent Solisitation of his friends and this comunity generaly he has consented to go in that capasity should the way be open I am not advised as to the maner or way of making these apointments presuming that you are acquainted and know who has the appointing power hopeing you will take the matter under consideration and let Me hear from you on the subject Respectfuly your frend A Wardlaw <hr /> A Wardlaw Recommending the appt as Chaplain of Rev G. D. Henderson ans'd 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/3e7c4872d7567c7142f2be7444e63792.pdf 14ef54fb8718e067c8680f57e5add2dc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Alexander County City of Cairo S.S. Isaac D. Yocum being first duly sworn deposes and says that on the 23d day of April A.D. 1861, he, the said Yocum, was the owner of a certain two story frame building situate at the junction of the Ohio & Mississippi levees in the City of Cairo, Illinois, as also of the stables, sheds, fences and improvements thereunto attached - and the furniture in said buildings contained - that the said building and improvements were situate on leased ground and then occupied by him, the said Yocum, for a dwelling house and Hotel. Deponent further states that the said building & improvements were situate adjoining the camp of the Illinois Volunteers stationed at Cairo - that on the day above mentioned General Swift, who was in command of the said Illinois troops <hr /> informed this deponent that he needed the said building, improvements & furniture for the use of himself & staff & troops & that he wanted immediate possession of the same. Deponent further states that the said General Swift agreed to pay this deponent the sum of Two Thousand Dollars (2000$) for the said building, stables, sheds, improvements & furniture and informed deponent that he was acting for the State of Illinois and that the said state would pay the said sum. Deponent states that he at once removed his family from said building and delivered possession of the said property, including household furniture, to the said Genl Swift - and that the same was at once occupied by the said Genl Swift, his staff & officers; and that the said property all along since then & still is occupied and used by the military and for military purposes. Deponent further states that <hr /> when the said Genl Swift left Cairo, several days afterwards, he informed deponent that the officer succeeding him in command would see that the said sum of $2000.00 was paid to this deponent. Deponent also states that the said said sum of $2000.00 has not been paid to him or any part thereof - and further deponent saith not. Isaac D. Yocum Subscribed & sworn to before me, this 6th day of May A.D. 1861 David J. Baker Jr. Notary Public State of Illinois Alexander County City of Cairo S.S. Henry M. Fields being first duly sworn on his oath says that the matters and things alleged & set forth in the above affidavit of Isaac D. Yocum, are true in substance & in fact as this deponent knows of his own knowledge. Henry M. Fields Subscribed & sworn to before me, this 6th day of May A.D. 1861 David J. Baker Jr Notary Public <hr /> Isaac D. Yocum Affidavit asking pay for property at Cairo 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 Affidavit of Isaac D. Yocum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500249 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. State of Illinois Alexander County City of Cairo S.S. Isaac D. Yocum being first duly sworn deposes and says that on the 23d day of April A.D. 1861, he, the said Yocum, was the owner of a certain two story frame building situate at the junction of the Ohio & Mississippi levees in the City of Cairo, Illinois, as also of the stables, sheds, fences and improvements thereunto attached - and the furniture in said buildings contained - that the said building and improvements were situate on leased ground and then occupied by him, the said Yocum, for a dwelling house and Hotel. Deponent further states that the said building & improvements were situate adjoining the camp of the Illinois Volunteers stationed at Cairo - that on the day above mentioned General Swift, who was in command of the said Illinois troops <hr /> informed this deponent that he needed the said building, improvements & furniture for the use of himself & staff & troops & that he wanted immediate possession of the same. Deponent further states that the said General Swift agreed to pay this deponent the sum of Two Thousand Dollars (2000$) for the said building, stables, sheds, improvements & furniture and informed deponent that he was acting for the State of Illinois and that the said state would pay the said sum. Deponent states that he at once removed his family from said building and delivered possession of the said property, including household furniture, to the said Genl Swift - and that the same was at once occupied by the said Genl Swift, his staff & officers; and that the said property all along since then & still is occupied and used by the military and for military purposes. Deponent further states that <hr /> when the said Genl Swift left Cairo, several days afterwards, he informed deponent that the officer succeeding him in command would see that the said sum of $2000.00 was paid to this deponent. Deponent also states that the said said sum of $2000.00 has not been paid to him or any part thereof - and further deponent saith not. Isaac D. Yocum Subscribed & sworn to before me, this 6th day of May A.D. 1861 David J. Baker Jr. Notary Public State of Illinois Alexander County City of Cairo S.S. Henry M. Fields being first duly sworn on his oath says that the matters and things alleged & set forth in the above affidavit of Isaac D. Yocum, are true in substance & in fact as this deponent knows of his own knowledge. Henry M. Fields Subscribed & sworn to before me, this 6th day of May A.D. 1861 David J. Baker Jr Notary Public <hr /> Isaac D. Yocum Affidavit asking pay for property at Cairo 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/375b41e84b6b5ead03f3215a78340db5.pdf 16f81157c40e9219a87856010f5bf607 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rockford, May 5, 1861 Gov. Yates It was said by Mr. Webster several years ago, that "there are no Sundays in revolutionary times", and so I have not hesitancy in dating a letter on Sunday. Capt. D.O. Kitchison of this city proposes to see you, and claim position in this Regiment, and he has liberally supplied his Company since the enlistment of his Company, he having furnished board to his men, and continually drilled them since their enlistment. We have no choice to make between the Company of Capt. Kitchison, and that of Capt. Ellis - they are all good men and true, and we hope they may be both accepted; but if it is true, as would seem from the papers, that Kitchison's Company was first offered, it would seem to be but justice that that it should have its proper position of priority. You will of course examine this question of priority, and we will refer you to the <hr /> dispatches sent from here & the answers returned form the Adjutant General's Office, and also to the letters from Capt. Hurlbut which will be presented with this. Respectfully &c J.L. Look Anson S. Williams Capt Kitchison's Company war officers have been in drills for about 12 days and if priority of organization over tender are a basis of choice will feel justly against and the effect will be [illegible] discouraging to a band of noble men my own if any other co is substituted. Respectfully Wm Lyman 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 Anson S. Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500235 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. Rockford, May 5, 1861 Gov. Yates It was said by Mr. Webster several years ago, that "there are no Sundays in revolutionary times", and so I have not hesitancy in dating a letter on Sunday. Capt. D.O. Kitchison of this city proposes to see you, and claim position in this Regiment, and he has liberally supplied his Company since the enlistment of his Company, he having furnished board to his men, and continually drilled them since their enlistment. We have no choice to make between the Company of Capt. Kitchison, and that of Capt. Ellis - they are all good men and true, and we hope they may be both accepted; but if it is true, as would seem from the papers, that Kitchison's Company was first offered, it would seem to be but justice that that it should have its proper position of priority. You will of course examine this question of priority, and we will refer you to the <hr /> dispatches sent from here & the answers returned form the Adjutant General's Office, and also to the letters from Capt. Hurlbut which will be presented with this. Respectfully &c J.L. Look Anson S. Williams Capt Kitchison's Company war officers have been in drills for about 12 days and if priority of organization over tender are a basis of choice will feel justly against and the effect will be [illegible] discouraging to a band of noble men my own if any other co is substituted. Respectfully Wm Lyman 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/641391bf31926d167396878607b52eef.pdf 301b43d1502c74358c139e2c224c0b34 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bureau Junction May 14th 1861 His Exelency R. Yates Governor Dear Sir I take pleasure in recommending to you an union man of steady habits, one who has served his country under Genl Scott in Mexico - and with Genl. Kerney on the frontiers - James W. Tompson who is well versed in Scott's disiplin as a Dragoon or Infantry, and is calculated and qualified for a drill officer at home or in active service - please your, if a situation <hr /> could be obtained as a drill master in the 3rd district or in the State you can address James W. Tompson Bureau Junt Ills Or for further refferance (if asked) write to your Humble Servant B. Butler Bureau Junction Ills Hon R. Yates Governor of Illinois <hr /> B. Butler Recommending a man for Drill Master ans'd. 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 B Butler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500278 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. Bureau Junction May 14th 1861 His Exelency R. Yates Governor Dear Sir I take pleasure in recommending to you an union man of steady habits, one who has served his country under Genl Scott in Mexico - and with Genl. Kerney on the frontiers - James W. Tompson who is well versed in Scott's disiplin as a Dragoon or Infantry, and is calculated and qualified for a drill officer at home or in active service - please your, if a situation <hr /> could be obtained as a drill master in the 3rd district or in the State you can address James W. Tompson Bureau Junt Ills Or for further refferance (if asked) write to your Humble Servant B. Butler Bureau Junction Ills Hon R. Yates Governor of Illinois <hr /> B. Butler Recommending a man for Drill Master ans'd. 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/b36c18152ff6971a504ac62d90f29033.pdf 498fcf4d14d98addbef4e620b89768d2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tuscola May 6 1861 Gov Yates Dr Sir After my compliments I would say that I wrote you sometime since in regard to an appointment in the Quartermaster or Commissary Department I should like such a place in the regiment that is to be formed for this Congressional and if Your Honor thinks proper to confer it upon me I will discharge the duties to the best of my ability and be ever grateful for the Honor. I suppose it would need nothing more as an acquaintance of long standing <hr /> would preclude the necessity for reccommendations I believe this is the first appointment that I have ever asked for of any kind and if it was a Party appointment I should not ask for it. If necessary I can send you a petition as long as any man hoping all will be satisfactory to you and I get the Appointment I remain yours B. F. Ford Please answer that he must see Marshall who if elected Colonel would have appointment. Tell him to succeed (over) [continued vertically on first page] he must be active - that the applicants are so numerous he will stand no chance unless he takes time by the forelock - that I would be glad to see him appointed. [on second page at top] B. F. Ford Answed May 8 1861 M.H.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 Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 B. F. Ford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500254 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. Tuscola May 6 1861 Gov Yates Dr Sir After my compliments I would say that I wrote you sometime since in regard to an appointment in the Quartermaster or Commissary Department I should like such a place in the regiment that is to be formed for this Congressional and if Your Honor thinks proper to confer it upon me I will discharge the duties to the best of my ability and be ever grateful for the Honor. I suppose it would need nothing more as an acquaintance of long standing <hr /> would preclude the necessity for reccommendations I believe this is the first appointment that I have ever asked for of any kind and if it was a Party appointment I should not ask for it. If necessary I can send you a petition as long as any man hoping all will be satisfactory to you and I get the Appointment I remain yours B. F. Ford Please answer that he must see Marshall who if elected Colonel would have appointment. Tell him to succeed (over) [continued vertically on first page] he must be active - that the applicants are so numerous he will stand no chance unless he takes time by the forelock - that I would be glad to see him appointed. [on second page at top] B. F. Ford Answed May 8 1861 M.H.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/711c82da7854ee0166409ec5b2c8466f.pdf 2416551cb5a507776998522748cea243 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. A.D. 1861 Camp Defiance, Cairo May 15 To his Excellency, Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois: The undersigned, a resident of Peoria, desires to obtain a sutlership in the camp of the Illinois Volunteers stationed at present in Cairo. He would respectfully represent to your Excellency that he is somewhat advanced in age, has a large family to support and has recently met with severe pecuniary losses in his legitimate business, which were by no means occasioned by negligence or want of industry on his part. He has been living for four years in Peoria and can furnish ample references to the citizens of that city in proof of his good <hr /> habits and moral character. Previous to that time he was a resident of Belleville and can refer to that city in substantiation of the same. He hopes that your Excellency will give a few moments consideration to this claim. The following gentlemen have kindly permitted me to use their names, to which your Excellency may refer: George C. Bester, Post Master of Peoria and State Senator, Governor Gustavus P. Koerner, Belleville, John Scheel, Belleville. Very Respectfully, Bernhard Miller <hr /> Bernhard Miller For Military appl ansd 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 Bernhard Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500281 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. A.D. 1861 Camp Defiance, Cairo May 15 To his Excellency, Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois: The undersigned, a resident of Peoria, desires to obtain a sutlership in the camp of the Illinois Volunteers stationed at present in Cairo. He would respectfully represent to your Excellency that he is somewhat advanced in age, has a large family to support and has recently met with severe pecuniary losses in his legitimate business, which were by no means occasioned by negligence or want of industry on his part. He has been living for four years in Peoria and can furnish ample references to the citizens of that city in proof of his good <hr /> habits and moral character. Previous to that time he was a resident of Belleville and can refer to that city in substantiation of the same. He hopes that your Excellency will give a few moments consideration to this claim. The following gentlemen have kindly permitted me to use their names, to which your Excellency may refer: George C. Bester, Post Master of Peoria and State Senator, Governor Gustavus P. Koerner, Belleville, John Scheel, Belleville. Very Respectfully, Bernhard Miller <hr /> Bernhard Miller For Military appl ansd 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/39a990e1854e45e4989bcc7f207e8f6c.pdf 26ea7580e8cb3acd98edcc2bba9ec66e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private, to be destroyed at once. Payson, Adams Co. Ill., May 15, 1861 Hon Richard Yates: Respected Sir: The sentiment of loyalty which pervades every true American heart fills no less those whose profession-the ministerial-forbids them from many efforts. It has occurred to me , as possible, that the safety of our beloved state might be promoted by the visits of men of good powers of observations, to certain localities in the neighboring states, and their reporting to you on their return. If such or any other service shd be demanded of me, I shd endeavor to render it to the best of my ability. <hr /> I am the pastor of the Congregational Chh here, in the prime of life, with a family, and shd not wish to leave my post and home, without urgent necessity, nor to expose myself, unneccessarily, to dangers wh men could be hired to bear as profitably. But if there were a demand wh I cd meet better than others, I am not aware that any personal consideration would deter me from compliance. I have a liberal and professional education and some degree of readiness in public and private address to strangers. I was bred a Green Mountain farmer in Vermont and like all Vermonters, can walk ride, or drive, and as a traveller can work my way readily among strangers. I have been much in the habit of [writing?] reports of what I had seen and heard. <hr /> My horse is a very short legged, low headed, Vermonter, that could rough it for a week, without flogging, on any feed, and if seasoned to, (she is at grass and fat now) could cross Missouri or Kentucky in three days [swimming?] I think anything required, and yet impressing a secessionist (with a Southern eye) that she was a pony, not worth stealing, and was not much of a traveller. If desired I could purchase in Quincy-15 miles from here-a tract of land anywhere in Northern Missouri and go and see it. Or I would go and visit the Mammoth cave in Kentucky or Ashland and be ready to strike across the country to the river if occasion served at any time. My credit wd be good for the purchase of the land if I were not in [illegible]. <hr /> I wd lend my horse to any [Vermonter?] for months, gratis, at my own risk for the service of the state, for [illegible] of that sort, after a little notice. I am ten miles from Hannibal 15 from Quincy. Hannibal is the terminus of a RR wh might at any time, bring a band of border ruffians to our region, who might sross and do great damage and return in a single night. If I were to be used for any such purpose I shd prefer to have had no communication whatever from you or any officer of the army as I shd make bad work telling a lie. But I am slightly known to Rev. H. Hale, and Rev. [Ms?] Brooks and perhaps to Hon [?] Bateman, either of whom cd visit me knowing fully yr wishes and intentions, or could write me on indifferent matters. I go next week to Galesburg to attend the meeting of our Association from the 23rd to the 26th [illegible] and be about three weeks. There [illegible] or anywhere, I am ever, yr most obt servant CA Leach <hr /> P.S. Rev E. McMillan, Presn Pastor, at Carlinville is from Tennessee and could probably be sent back there to see things with an observant eye and report after his return, with no suspicion on his own part even that seeing and telling was any part of his business. [Illegible] A. Chesnut might be induced to offer to pay his expenses, in order to have him seek to dirct refugees to C. A country pastor is usually ready for a vacation at this season if it be suggested and means of enjoying is offered. The fact of its distance from his ordinary pursuits gives him precious facility in noticing what concerns his country's safety. Yr most obt Servant, C.A. Leach <hr /> P.P.S. Galesburg May [23?] Soon after writing the above, I learned that the special occasion for it had passed in the change of movements in the adjoining states,and did not send it, but as it seems to me possible that you may have some occasion for my services I yet forward it to show that for anything I can do I am ready now and ever. C A Leach 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 C. A. Leech to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500282 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. Private, to be destroyed at once. Payson, Adams Co. Ill., May 15, 1861 Hon Richard Yates: Respected Sir: The sentiment of loyalty which pervades every true American heart fills no less those whose profession-the ministerial-forbids them from many efforts. It has occurred to me , as possible, that the safety of our beloved state might be promoted by the visits of men of good powers of observations, to certain localities in the neighboring states, and their reporting to you on their return. If such or any other service shd be demanded of me, I shd endeavor to render it to the best of my ability. <hr /> I am the pastor of the Congregational Chh here, in the prime of life, with a family, and shd not wish to leave my post and home, without urgent necessity, nor to expose myself, unneccessarily, to dangers wh men could be hired to bear as profitably. But if there were a demand wh I cd meet better than others, I am not aware that any personal consideration would deter me from compliance. I have a liberal and professional education and some degree of readiness in public and private address to strangers. I was bred a Green Mountain farmer in Vermont and like all Vermonters, can walk ride, or drive, and as a traveller can work my way readily among strangers. I have been much in the habit of [writing?] reports of what I had seen and heard. <hr /> My horse is a very short legged, low headed, Vermonter, that could rough it for a week, without flogging, on any feed, and if seasoned to, (she is at grass and fat now) could cross Missouri or Kentucky in three days [swimming?] I think anything required, and yet impressing a secessionist (with a Southern eye) that she was a pony, not worth stealing, and was not much of a traveller. If desired I could purchase in Quincy-15 miles from here-a tract of land anywhere in Northern Missouri and go and see it. Or I would go and visit the Mammoth cave in Kentucky or Ashland and be ready to strike across the country to the river if occasion served at any time. My credit wd be good for the purchase of the land if I were not in [illegible]. <hr /> I wd lend my horse to any [Vermonter?] for months, gratis, at my own risk for the service of the state, for [illegible] of that sort, after a little notice. I am ten miles from Hannibal 15 from Quincy. Hannibal is the terminus of a RR wh might at any time, bring a band of border ruffians to our region, who might sross and do great damage and return in a single night. If I were to be used for any such purpose I shd prefer to have had no communication whatever from you or any officer of the army as I shd make bad work telling a lie. But I am slightly known to Rev. H. Hale, and Rev. [Ms?] Brooks and perhaps to Hon [?] Bateman, either of whom cd visit me knowing fully yr wishes and intentions, or could write me on indifferent matters. I go next week to Galesburg to attend the meeting of our Association from the 23rd to the 26th [illegible] and be about three weeks. There [illegible] or anywhere, I am ever, yr most obt servant CA Leach <hr /> P.S. Rev E. McMillan, Presn Pastor, at Carlinville is from Tennessee and could probably be sent back there to see things with an observant eye and report after his return, with no suspicion on his own part even that seeing and telling was any part of his business. [Illegible] A. Chesnut might be induced to offer to pay his expenses, in order to have him seek to dirct refugees to C. A country pastor is usually ready for a vacation at this season if it be suggested and means of enjoying is offered. The fact of its distance from his ordinary pursuits gives him precious facility in noticing what concerns his country's safety. Yr most obt Servant, C.A. Leach <hr /> P.P.S. Galesburg May [23?] Soon after writing the above, I learned that the special occasion for it had passed in the change of movements in the adjoining states,and did not send it, but as it seems to me possible that you may have some occasion for my services I yet forward it to show that for anything I can do I am ready now and ever. C A Leach 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/264d7733fea129dc560ee6fb0cd48475.pdf 478ee948ad56bd8af52b79e7de405a6e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ringgold Ill. May 4th 1861 To His Excellency, Gov. Yates Dear Sir, I wish to offer myself as Chaplain to any of the troops destitute. I am at present Pastor of the Ringgold Baptist Church. I left "Batavia Institute" last fall to take charge of this church. Born in Mass. educated at one of her best Coll. not quite 30. five feet 10, & having a wife who would be willing to act as nurse. I was driven from the South a year ago without having violated any Law of God, man or Southerners after a three years residence there. They forgot, as usual, to send me a few hundred dolls. due. I am not afraid of the climate, having spent one summer in Florida & one in Ark. Willing to go at any time. Refer to Rev. A. J. Joslyn Elgin, brother of Capt. Joslyn Elgin Address Ringgold Cook. Co. Ill. Very Respectfully yours, C. F. Forbes <hr /> Rev C. F. Forbes For Chaplains appt ansd 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 C. F. Forbes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500225 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. Ringgold Ill. May 4th 1861 To His Excellency, Gov. Yates Dear Sir, I wish to offer myself as Chaplain to any of the troops destitute. I am at present Pastor of the Ringgold Baptist Church. I left "Batavia Institute" last fall to take charge of this church. Born in Mass. educated at one of her best Coll. not quite 30. five feet 10, & having a wife who would be willing to act as nurse. I was driven from the South a year ago without having violated any Law of God, man or Southerners after a three years residence there. They forgot, as usual, to send me a few hundred dolls. due. I am not afraid of the climate, having spent one summer in Florida & one in Ark. Willing to go at any time. Refer to Rev. A. J. Joslyn Elgin, brother of Capt. Joslyn Elgin Address Ringgold Cook. Co. Ill. Very Respectfully yours, C. F. Forbes <hr /> Rev C. F. Forbes For Chaplains appt ansd 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/19d8c6c21c595df10030e300826a12ac.pdf 5afd9e1ae829a672372f11b9cfc37e8d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. The Signature declined - I have no authority. Augusta May 3rd 1861 Governor Yates Dear Sir I take the liberty to address you in order to offer myself as a Nurse to the Noble men of this State, who have left their homes to defend the "Flag" of our Country. I can only pray for them now, but I wish to do more. Respectfully Yours C. R. Austin. Gov. Richard Yates Please direct to Miss Carrie Austin Augusta Hancock Co. Ill <hr /> Miss Carrie Austin Nurses appt desired ansd 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 Carrie R. Austin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500222 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. The Signature declined - I have no authority. Augusta May 3rd 1861 Governor Yates Dear Sir I take the liberty to address you in order to offer myself as a Nurse to the Noble men of this State, who have left their homes to defend the "Flag" of our Country. I can only pray for them now, but I wish to do more. Respectfully Yours C. R. Austin. Gov. Richard Yates Please direct to Miss Carrie Austin Augusta Hancock Co. Ill <hr /> Miss Carrie Austin Nurses appt desired ansd 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/8c9097eca34f9a71445aa191dcb5f733.pdf 1c2cab8d492bb806e1ce7414e3fc3156 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, Ills. May 7th 1861. Dear Sir As one of the board of medical examiners I have thought it my duty to call your attention to the fact that Dr. Metcalf is acting as Surgeon to Col. Cook's regiment without having passed an examination before the board. By your directions the Secretary of the board notified him of the necessity of coming forward for examination, but he failed to appear. Without any feeling of personal interest in the matter I submit, most respectfully, to you to decide whether all should not alike obey <hr /> the law in this case as well as all other cases of Special or general enactments. Most Respectfully Charles Ryan To his Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Ills. <hr /> Chas Ryan MD. in re Dr. Metcalf answered. 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 Charles Ryan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500253 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, Ills. May 7th 1861. Dear Sir As one of the board of medical examiners I have thought it my duty to call your attention to the fact that Dr. Metcalf is acting as Surgeon to Col. Cook's regiment without having passed an examination before the board. By your directions the Secretary of the board notified him of the necessity of coming forward for examination, but he failed to appear. Without any feeling of personal interest in the matter I submit, most respectfully, to you to decide whether all should not alike obey <hr /> the law in this case as well as all other cases of Special or general enactments. Most Respectfully Charles Ryan To his Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Ills. <hr /> Chas Ryan MD. in re Dr. Metcalf answered. 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/4dc525673c149ad605ddc882dd27c765.pdf d414f049d5b0996652476aba9789ac46 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Red Bank Ill May the 2nd 1861 To his Excellency Richard Yates Gov. of Illinois Springfield Dear Sir, Pardon me for my boldness. I never before, attempted a correspondence with the noble of the earth in official capacity. I am not officious, nor meddlesome. I have never meddled with Politics. I have waited on my higher function, constantly dispensing to the people, the word of life. But in this trying crisis, I feel alarmed. I confess it, I have tried under God, to subjugate all my higher passions to humility. I do not love war, tho I do love my Country, and its Banner. I have Conscientious Scruples respecting the shedding of blood. I do not love the Negro, well enough to fight for him, and therefore left Tenn. 12 months ago, and came to this State. I am constitusionally exempt from military service as I understand it, being over 45. Tho we are constantly annoyed here, with rumors that some Coercive measure is going to be used towards Southerin Illinoise, some of them being Southern principled men. Can you find time, or condescention enough to give me your policy respecting that point? If you will you will confer a special favor on a quiet peaceable citizen. I desire, with my conscientious scruples, to be neutral. I do not wish to fight with the South, nor do I wish to be coerced against the South, for my Brothers, Nephews, Brothers in law (except one here) are in the South. I love my brothers and relatives, and don't wish to be forced to take arms against them, nor responsible for them, all my brothers write me they are coming here this fall. They have no slaves, and like me, don't intend fighting for them. We are all for the Union. Rumor says "that the army at Cairo, is going to sweep Southern Illinois, killing men, women & children! This cannot be possible. What sir, will be <hr /> your protective policy toward Women, Children, and peaceable Citizens? Will you say to me, being over 45 years of age, a minister of the gospel, (United Baptist) Diseased with frequent attacs of Hemorage from the Lungs, not willing, even in war to kill any person, and no disturber, but peaceable, that I shall be exempt from Military duties, in this Struggle, and feel myself & family under protections? I regret very much Sir, that the condition of our country is such, as to admit of reason for me to trouble you with this letter, knowing that the duties of your office right now, are cumbersome. But Sir, if you can find time, and think it not too great a condescention, to give me some satisfaction on the above points, you shall certainly have the thanks, as well as the Prayers of D. M. Lee P S. Hon. William Elais is my representative, who can tell you of me, and my ministerial operations here. For our Country's sake, I beseech you, to recommend to our Legislature some policy that may by others be acted on, to save our Country from the horrors of a Civil war L Write me at Red Bank, Saline County Ill <hr /> Rev D. M. Lee asking not to be killed. &c. Answered May 9 D. M. W. 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 D. M. Lee to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500213 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. Red Bank Ill May the 2nd 1861 To his Excellency Richard Yates Gov. of Illinois Springfield Dear Sir, Pardon me for my boldness. I never before, attempted a correspondence with the noble of the earth in official capacity. I am not officious, nor meddlesome. I have never meddled with Politics. I have waited on my higher function, constantly dispensing to the people, the word of life. But in this trying crisis, I feel alarmed. I confess it, I have tried under God, to subjugate all my higher passions to humility. I do not love war, tho I do love my Country, and its Banner. I have Conscientious Scruples respecting the shedding of blood. I do not love the Negro, well enough to fight for him, and therefore left Tenn. 12 months ago, and came to this State. I am constitusionally exempt from military service as I understand it, being over 45. Tho we are constantly annoyed here, with rumors that some Coercive measure is going to be used towards Southerin Illinoise, some of them being Southern principled men. Can you find time, or condescention enough to give me your policy respecting that point? If you will you will confer a special favor on a quiet peaceable citizen. I desire, with my conscientious scruples, to be neutral. I do not wish to fight with the South, nor do I wish to be coerced against the South, for my Brothers, Nephews, Brothers in law (except one here) are in the South. I love my brothers and relatives, and don't wish to be forced to take arms against them, nor responsible for them, all my brothers write me they are coming here this fall. They have no slaves, and like me, don't intend fighting for them. We are all for the Union. Rumor says "that the army at Cairo, is going to sweep Southern Illinois, killing men, women & children! This cannot be possible. What sir, will be <hr /> your protective policy toward Women, Children, and peaceable Citizens? Will you say to me, being over 45 years of age, a minister of the gospel, (United Baptist) Diseased with frequent attacs of Hemorage from the Lungs, not willing, even in war to kill any person, and no disturber, but peaceable, that I shall be exempt from Military duties, in this Struggle, and feel myself & family under protections? I regret very much Sir, that the condition of our country is such, as to admit of reason for me to trouble you with this letter, knowing that the duties of your office right now, are cumbersome. But Sir, if you can find time, and think it not too great a condescention, to give me some satisfaction on the above points, you shall certainly have the thanks, as well as the Prayers of D. M. Lee P S. Hon. William Elais is my representative, who can tell you of me, and my ministerial operations here. For our Country's sake, I beseech you, to recommend to our Legislature some policy that may by others be acted on, to save our Country from the horrors of a Civil war L Write me at Red Bank, Saline County Ill <hr /> Rev D. M. Lee asking not to be killed. &c. Answered May 9 D. M. W. 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/8354fd40b2ea2cd90ea9e547050f5e65.pdf 2f2d9d7b9766f3165695befaf7974072 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Danville. Ills May. 9. 1861. His Excellency Richard Yates Gov of Illinois A reliable merchant of an adjoining county in Ind. at my request wrote out the statement on the two preceding pages. I thought that I ought to send it to you. He is only one week fr N Orleans. He went by rail road & returned by boat. He had--to insure his safety--to hail from Ky. He feels persuaded that an important movement is to be made on Cairo. The information is very fresh & from a gentleman of position. He represents the people in the South as being united and determined. Yrs Most Truly David Davis <hr /> In passing from Columbus to New Orleans I overheard considerable conversation on the subject of capturing Cairo. I was not known as a northern man. In fact it was frequently remarked that no northern man would dare to travel on the road at that time. I think therefore they spoke their sentiments without reserve The feeling was that Cairo must & should be taken at the junction below Memphis a Gentleman came on the train who said he was authorized by authorities of Memphis to purchase Sharps rifles to be used in taking Cairo. he did purchase all he could find between that point and N. O. and shipped immediately back He also said that they were expecting rifles to reach them from above. they were packed in china ware crates and were expected to pass for that article. He said that they had permission from the Gov. of Ky. to establish fortifications in Ky. if necessary and they had also recd a despatch from the Gov. of Missouri <hr /> stating that he was ready to send troops to meet theirs at Cairo whenever they were ready to attack it There are considerable numbers of troops at Memphis Columbus and a few at Randolph I could not learn exactly how many In returning from N. O. by boat I saw some heavy cannon, powder, shot and shell shipped at Baton Rushe directed to the Mayor of Memphis. they were however put off at Randolph some distance above Memphis At N. O. troops are arriving by every train and boat, ordered, they say, to the Potomac They are generally well armed and drilled The determination is every where expressed that Cairo must be taken and I am quite sure that a vigorous attempt will certainly be made. They expect to be able to erect fortifications opposite Cairo batter down the Levee and by letting the water into the town force the soldiers on the Levee where they can reach them with their sharps rifles I left N. O. about a week ago Danville May. 9. 1861. <hr /> Anonymous In regard to movements in the Southern States No Answer needed 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 David Davis to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500261 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. Danville. Ills May. 9. 1861. His Excellency Richard Yates Gov of Illinois A reliable merchant of an adjoining county in Ind. at my request wrote out the statement on the two preceding pages. I thought that I ought to send it to you. He is only one week fr N Orleans. He went by rail road & returned by boat. He had--to insure his safety--to hail from Ky. He feels persuaded that an important movement is to be made on Cairo. The information is very fresh & from a gentleman of position. He represents the people in the South as being united and determined. Yrs Most Truly David Davis <hr /> In passing from Columbus to New Orleans I overheard considerable conversation on the subject of capturing Cairo. I was not known as a northern man. In fact it was frequently remarked that no northern man would dare to travel on the road at that time. I think therefore they spoke their sentiments without reserve The feeling was that Cairo must & should be taken at the junction below Memphis a Gentleman came on the train who said he was authorized by authorities of Memphis to purchase Sharps rifles to be used in taking Cairo. he did purchase all he could find between that point and N. O. and shipped immediately back He also said that they were expecting rifles to reach them from above. they were packed in china ware crates and were expected to pass for that article. He said that they had permission from the Gov. of Ky. to establish fortifications in Ky. if necessary and they had also recd a despatch from the Gov. of Missouri <hr /> stating that he was ready to send troops to meet theirs at Cairo whenever they were ready to attack it There are considerable numbers of troops at Memphis Columbus and a few at Randolph I could not learn exactly how many In returning from N. O. by boat I saw some heavy cannon, powder, shot and shell shipped at Baton Rushe directed to the Mayor of Memphis. they were however put off at Randolph some distance above Memphis At N. O. troops are arriving by every train and boat, ordered, they say, to the Potomac They are generally well armed and drilled The determination is every where expressed that Cairo must be taken and I am quite sure that a vigorous attempt will certainly be made. They expect to be able to erect fortifications opposite Cairo batter down the Levee and by letting the water into the town force the soldiers on the Levee where they can reach them with their sharps rifles I left N. O. about a week ago Danville May. 9. 1861. <hr /> Anonymous In regard to movements in the Southern States No Answer needed 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/2ef5e337e98c4b97231f0cc54cc8ef23.pdf 437b01e9a5c055244518f5b429ee5add Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ridott May 2/61 Gov Yates Sir Wishing to serve my country my servises are at your disposal Dr. Dorris Newell PS Direct to Ridott Stephenson Co Ills Dorris Newell MD <hr /> Dorris Newell asking employment 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 Dorris Newell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500214 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. Ridott May 2/61 Gov Yates Sir Wishing to serve my country my servises are at your disposal Dr. Dorris Newell PS Direct to Ridott Stephenson Co Ills Dorris Newell MD <hr /> Dorris Newell asking employment 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/46c5375b44db7d51fc67c7efab0ce148.pdf c60c73de1d864acd081cf0bc570b2cf2 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 E. W. Blaisdell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500217 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/1d52b71ea337e6676477dbb04ff1dd65.pdf e8f1a817e3f4efe13598d43d48c9b3d5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters "Camp Defiance" Cairo May 9th/61 Gov. Yates Dr Sir I take the liberty of addressing you a line in regard to the prospect of me remaining in my position in the Service, provided our little affairs are not Settled by the time our term of Service has expired. I do not intend to go home until it is settled, and if I cannot remain where I am, I presume there will be room in the ranks. My object in applying thus early is to get some information on the Subject, so I can shape my arrangements accordingly Yours Truly F. L. Rhoads Lieut. Colonel 8th Ills Volunteers To the Hon. Richard Yates Gov. Ills <hr /> Col F. L. Rhoads For appointment as Lt. Colonel answered. 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 F. L. Rhoads to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500263 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. Head Quarters "Camp Defiance" Cairo May 9th/61 Gov. Yates Dr Sir I take the liberty of addressing you a line in regard to the prospect of me remaining in my position in the Service, provided our little affairs are not Settled by the time our term of Service has expired. I do not intend to go home until it is settled, and if I cannot remain where I am, I presume there will be room in the ranks. My object in applying thus early is to get some information on the Subject, so I can shape my arrangements accordingly Yours Truly F. L. Rhoads Lieut. Colonel 8th Ills Volunteers To the Hon. Richard Yates Gov. Ills <hr /> Col F. L. Rhoads For appointment as Lt. Colonel answered. 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/baa0591773ce0f42a52c40b68e862e8e.pdf 8c87ae6696b04cf8d54d721b12bd6191 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chester May 14th 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov Ills Dr Sir I have just been informed that Capt Detrich of Sparta has an order for, or authority to take the Six pounder gun now here in my charge, on the ground that it is required for the defence of Sparta. I can hardly think this can be true. Capt Detrich would hardly make such a request without consulting me & the idea that Sparta, 20 miles inland & surrounded by the most reliable Union men in the whole state, can be in any more need of means of defence than this place immediately on the border is to say the least a very extraordinary one More than 20 years ago I paid the whole expense of getting the arms here which has never been refunded & we are now refitting the gun at considerable cost to put it in a serviceable <hr /> condition. I leave here, with a company, for the camp at Belleville on the 16th, our people are getting up a home guard & I have left all the arms in reliable hands, the gun with our Mayer a sound Union Democrat I sincerely hope that if any such arrangement has been made, it may be countermanded at once being fully persuaded that you will see the truth of the argument I have advanced - Any force going to attack Sparta must necessarily cross the river here or pass near by us. Please answer & direct either to me at Belleville or to Alfred Whitaker Mayer of the City of Chester. Very Respectfully Your Obt Svt F. Swanwick P.S. I trust the order if any has been given will be at once countermanded F.S. The recommendation of Capt Swanwick should be regarded, all that he states are facts; Chester is exposed, not Sparta. The Mayor is entirely reliable. R.B. [illegible] Capt. F. Swanwick ans'd 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 F. Swanwick to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500276 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. Chester May 14th 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov Ills Dr Sir I have just been informed that Capt Detrich of Sparta has an order for, or authority to take the Six pounder gun now here in my charge, on the ground that it is required for the defence of Sparta. I can hardly think this can be true. Capt Detrich would hardly make such a request without consulting me & the idea that Sparta, 20 miles inland & surrounded by the most reliable Union men in the whole state, can be in any more need of means of defence than this place immediately on the border is to say the least a very extraordinary one More than 20 years ago I paid the whole expense of getting the arms here which has never been refunded & we are now refitting the gun at considerable cost to put it in a serviceable <hr /> condition. I leave here, with a company, for the camp at Belleville on the 16th, our people are getting up a home guard & I have left all the arms in reliable hands, the gun with our Mayer a sound Union Democrat I sincerely hope that if any such arrangement has been made, it may be countermanded at once being fully persuaded that you will see the truth of the argument I have advanced - Any force going to attack Sparta must necessarily cross the river here or pass near by us. Please answer & direct either to me at Belleville or to Alfred Whitaker Mayer of the City of Chester. Very Respectfully Your Obt Svt F. Swanwick P.S. I trust the order if any has been given will be at once countermanded F.S. The recommendation of Capt Swanwick should be regarded, all that he states are facts; Chester is exposed, not Sparta. The Mayor is entirely reliable. R.B. [illegible] Capt. F. Swanwick ans'd 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/6eb095e15cdccf2e0afa74cfe378ce09.pdf 441452a6ef5be48507f09fc04ed75c0d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Beloit Wis May 12th 1861 Gov Yates Dear Sir A son of mine in Chicago joined A cavalry co. some three weeks since; they elected their Cap't and sent him to Springfield to get their co accepted; which was not done; But was told or ordered to pick 25 of the best men out of the Co and send them to Springfield; He (my son) wrote me he was one of the happy number and should leave Chicago on Wednesday the 8 inst; they got already and within an hour of the time were told that not having received the "pass" would have to wait 24 hours; the next day 20 of them were detailed to go to Cairo with 130 horses loaded watered and fed them; And just as the cars were to start - they were called down and five of them taken off expecting to go to Springfield After they arrived at the Hall; the captn told them that he had just received A dispatch from the Gov'r saying send no more men here and that the five were thrown out my son being one of the No.; At the expense of his situation loss of time disappointment, mortification, with love of country at zero, and A contempt for those in Authority and for Gov Yates in particular Not believing that you stoop to so small A matter <hr /> as to dismiss five men after they were ordered to be picked out; I state the facts and shall be happy to learn that you at least are not treating our young men who are ready to serve their country and sacrifice their lives so basely The Captns name is Barker and they were to serve in the dragoons. Yours With Esteem F. T. Fairbanks Beloit To His Excellency Gov Yates Springfield Ill F. T. Fairbanks a successful attempt to make a d-d fool of himself - 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 F. T. Fairbanks to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500270 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. Beloit Wis May 12th 1861 Gov Yates Dear Sir A son of mine in Chicago joined A cavalry co. some three weeks since; they elected their Cap't and sent him to Springfield to get their co accepted; which was not done; But was told or ordered to pick 25 of the best men out of the Co and send them to Springfield; He (my son) wrote me he was one of the happy number and should leave Chicago on Wednesday the 8 inst; they got already and within an hour of the time were told that not having received the "pass" would have to wait 24 hours; the next day 20 of them were detailed to go to Cairo with 130 horses loaded watered and fed them; And just as the cars were to start - they were called down and five of them taken off expecting to go to Springfield After they arrived at the Hall; the captn told them that he had just received A dispatch from the Gov'r saying send no more men here and that the five were thrown out my son being one of the No.; At the expense of his situation loss of time disappointment, mortification, with love of country at zero, and A contempt for those in Authority and for Gov Yates in particular Not believing that you stoop to so small A matter <hr /> as to dismiss five men after they were ordered to be picked out; I state the facts and shall be happy to learn that you at least are not treating our young men who are ready to serve their country and sacrifice their lives so basely The Captns name is Barker and they were to serve in the dragoons. Yours With Esteem F. T. Fairbanks Beloit To His Excellency Gov Yates Springfield Ill F. T. Fairbanks a successful attempt to make a d-d fool of himself - 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/3ce21971df66747175152d2e368d6a2f.pdf a34236d793bddb347627882def70219e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chester Randolph County Illinois May 8, 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Commander in Chief &c My Dear Sir I again venture to trespass on your time and patience by addressing you this note I am getting very impatient, cooped up as I am in a county where there is not sufficient Military enthusiasm & patriotism to raise a company Is there nothing that I can do, can I be of no service whatever, have you filled all your staff appointments? If not, and there is a vacancy, and you think I can fill it, please inform me of the fact. I desire to do something if I can. Please answer me by return mail I remain your Excellency's Most Obedient servant Francis B Anderson <hr /> F. B. Anderson For Military appt ans'd 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 2, Folder 05 (May 1-16, 1861) 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 B. Anderson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500259 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. Chester Randolph County Illinois May 8, 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Commander in Chief &c My Dear Sir I again venture to trespass on your time and patience by addressing you this note I am getting very impatient, cooped up as I am in a county where there is not sufficient Military enthusiasm & patriotism to raise a company Is there nothing that I can do, can I be of no service whatever, have you filled all your staff appointments? If not, and there is a vacancy, and you think I can fill it, please inform me of the fact. I desire to do something if I can. Please answer me by return mail I remain your Excellency's Most Obedient servant Francis B Anderson <hr /> F. B. Anderson For Military appt ans'd 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