2 25 59 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c32e354a4d510dd4144d01587b348f66.pdf beeca901cfb3495086bf99db660fade9 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Feland to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506385 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5b5bf8771a66dd2434603e9a769361af.pdf 31baa927cd217738aaf23a86aee436cc 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Samuel J. Bradley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506384 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e4c46558e02a2993c02d2d4cb5234aba.pdf 5a687179535408b77cbf14f787cf0772 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource P. E. Yates to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506383 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8c6b98eaf899391b8bd5f11fc368a8a3.pdf 726ee71650e1dd7fd3c34318b7b2df65 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. A. Buck to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506382 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/83ff484ee18bcecd68861f38d3fd53fd.pdf a6c315e668ff9fde520c76168924d658 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. M. Kelly to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506381 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8092728681606a398233767e4c5983d1.pdf ed18cf2018a6fac7a620842338a447e0 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John F. Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506380 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/203fc31f6b8d007b92f79014285f5c1d.pdf dbfe589afb011e71f8bc0c50d7034892 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. L. Shoemaker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506379 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b589f3cfb6e383cfc7d6a7f8e874d58b.pdf 51a513f8a7210542ac12b95441d76539 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. 27. Sept. 1862 Gov. Yates I called at your hotel to pay my personal respects to you, and ask you, in behalf of some of your Illinois friends resident here, if you would allow them, at some hour convenient to yourself, to call upon you in a body and pay you their respects. Yours respectfully A. Chester of Chicago <hr /> A. Chester. (of Chicago.) Washington, D.C. Sept. 27 Asking Gov'r. to receive calls of Illinois friends, while at Washington. Ansd - File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. Chester to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506378 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. 27. Sept. 1862 Gov. Yates I called at your hotel to pay my personal respects to you, and ask you, in behalf of some of your Illinois friends resident here, if you would allow them, at some hour convenient to yourself, to call upon you in a body and pay you their respects. Yours respectfully A. Chester of Chicago <hr /> A. Chester. (of Chicago.) Washington, D.C. Sept. 27 Asking Gov'r. to receive calls of Illinois friends, while at Washington. Ansd - File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4095b20c5e6f785e013256d3719c18ce.pdf 006f217ef58204d9294bd155fcc7480b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Brownsville Pa Sept the 27 1862 Sir It is with a great deal of diffidince that i take my pen in hand but business must be my excuse and that is in regard to my Husband Mr Jacob Tutes He was at Lane Station Ogle County when the war broke out and he enlisted i the second Regiment of Illinois Cavalry Company A Captain [name] and he died at Paducah in Kentucky in February or March last the Postmaster at Lane Station wrote to me about his death and also that he owned a house and lot in Lane and that he also had his own horse in theCompany with him and he also thought he had other property there I have written some half dozen times to the Postmaster and i can get no answer from there at all I am poor and not able to go out there to see to it and it pretty hard that we should be Cheated out of it I would have wrote to his Captain if I had have known where to Direct to but do not know where the Regiment is I have been sick since the Middle of July not able to help my self and now is the time we need it i have two little Children to keep if you will tell me some good trusty man that will see to the Business for me and i would like to have a Certificate from his Captain and then i Could get the bounty I hope that you will not think hard of me for writing to you <hr /> as i know no one there and if you let me have answerto this i will be very much obliged to you and hoping that God will Guard and guide you safely through the great trial that has asailed us i Close for the present Mrs Mary J Tutes Brownsville Pa Private I enclose a Postage Stamp Mrs Mary J Tutes Brownsvill Pa. Sept 27/62 Says that her husband Jacob Tutes a member of 2nd Cavalry died in Feby or March last & that he owned some property in Lane Station Ogle County, owned also his horse &c. Is to poor to come west and wishes Governor to recommend some trustworthy person to attend to settlement of Estate getting bounty &c Ansd. Oct. 4 Chas. Newcomer Mt. Morris 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. Mary J. Tutes to [Richard Yates] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506377 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/475e116de6713a7337dfbeb7456375d8.pdf ac66b14061dfbdfdad626ef6ad43cd46 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Atkins to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506376 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d7f3b75d2ea29cdcce355e4f21dc6ba3.pdf 830f9b4ae84f8eda8f836861a86d811d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Sept 27, 1862 Governor, Would like an apointment as Reg't Q.M. in the Volunteer service, have been in the U.S. Quartermasters Department nearly a year, can do the situation justice, will refer you to present employers, by a line of encouragement addressed to Your Humble Servt Cha's B. Leavitt Lock Box 6217 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor <hr /> Orig Chas R Leavitt Chicago Sept 27/62 Wishes the Appointment of Regimental Quarter Master in some Regt. G 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charles B. Leavitt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506375 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Sept 27, 1862 Governor, Would like an apointment as Reg't Q.M. in the Volunteer service, have been in the U.S. Quartermasters Department nearly a year, can do the situation justice, will refer you to present employers, by a line of encouragement addressed to Your Humble Servt Cha's B. Leavitt Lock Box 6217 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor <hr /> Orig Chas R Leavitt Chicago Sept 27/62 Wishes the Appointment of Regimental Quarter Master in some Regt. G 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/77fa722e7512bff98d3338148f8d23bc.pdf ea2d51466474ea51b26f94872ac21c3a 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 W. Y. Grimes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506374 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/91ab05741f432a34612e18a13f7869ef.pdf ef113a5d2051cfeff29270639aed9e38 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. P. Ferry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506373 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4761480edb85b5d9067b4fe74332262e.pdf 7cd9dcdf2e41890a8fb5db6e889ec1a5 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George H. Willson to [Richard Yates] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506372 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/46289b603c33fbf63d3548f32239beae.pdf 7ca0766437b900357e88521ceb4f82fc 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. A. E. Ellwood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506371 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5ba5aee881cd718fb2b9c5ac8ce141fc.pdf 87062e18d58c2afc0724c547b9fb6070 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Sept the 26 - 1862 To the Honerable Govenor Yates of Illinois Dear Sir Dare I take the liberty of writing a few lines to Your Honour for the purpose of ascertaining if Your Honour has any emploiment for a Man here at home I am a farmer by occupation I am obliged to give it up on account of weakness of the Bowels which renders me unfit for any kind of Severe or heavy labor I endure Considerable active labour & have thought if I could get a birth of any kind in the army or for the Soldiers here at Peoria <hr /> I would be very thankful if your Honour thinks proper to notice me I will be obliged I have a large family to support & no help but my own hands to do it Your Most Obedient Servant John G Maxwell <hr /> Oct 1 John G. Maxwell Peoria Sept 26 62 Wants to get some position as he is unfit for manual labor. Answer No position at disposal of Gov. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Maxwell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506370 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Sept the 26 - 1862 To the Honerable Govenor Yates of Illinois Dear Sir Dare I take the liberty of writing a few lines to Your Honour for the purpose of ascertaining if Your Honour has any emploiment for a Man here at home I am a farmer by occupation I am obliged to give it up on account of weakness of the Bowels which renders me unfit for any kind of Severe or heavy labor I endure Considerable active labour & have thought if I could get a birth of any kind in the army or for the Soldiers here at Peoria <hr /> I would be very thankful if your Honour thinks proper to notice me I will be obliged I have a large family to support & no help but my own hands to do it Your Most Obedient Servant John G Maxwell <hr /> Oct 1 John G. Maxwell Peoria Sept 26 62 Wants to get some position as he is unfit for manual labor. Answer No position at disposal of Gov. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4c633b479f1684498b8789fc7824dd6b.pdf d30294ef13289c43e31f30ecfdd6eb3b 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. C. Bierer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506369 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4b21ca1897fd9ad475df56874aca56e1.pdf 9c45f36b5e76673a2ae1dd2a0488a114 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Paris Sept 26/63 Gov Richard Yates Dear Sir I am anxious to know where my son is - he was a recruit in an artilery Company under Capt Philips and I have heard that he went to Maryland his name is George Henry he is 17 years of age he left Paris Edgar Co in a three months company to Springfield Ill and there enlisted as above stated and went East into Maryland he has not written to me since he left. I am anxious to learn the Regiment he is in and whether he is alive or a prisoner please write to me at Paris Edgar Co Illinois & Oblige yours Very Respectfully Ann Henry <hr /> Mrs Ann Henry Paris Sept 26/62 Anxious to know of her son, he is in Capt Phillips Company paroled at Harpers Ferry. Ansd Oct 15. Write to know where he is & write her I have so written WL 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ann Henry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506368 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Paris Sept 26/63 Gov Richard Yates Dear Sir I am anxious to know where my son is - he was a recruit in an artilery Company under Capt Philips and I have heard that he went to Maryland his name is George Henry he is 17 years of age he left Paris Edgar Co in a three months company to Springfield Ill and there enlisted as above stated and went East into Maryland he has not written to me since he left. I am anxious to learn the Regiment he is in and whether he is alive or a prisoner please write to me at Paris Edgar Co Illinois & Oblige yours Very Respectfully Ann Henry <hr /> Mrs Ann Henry Paris Sept 26/62 Anxious to know of her son, he is in Capt Phillips Company paroled at Harpers Ferry. Ansd Oct 15. Write to know where he is & write her I have so written WL 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/a04b5fd953b99a656066bf868b7abe5c.pdf 9c1b3d1cc0f394f0e98182521418aae0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lewistown Ills. Sept 25/62 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills Dear sir I enclose herewith a letter from Major Cummings, which explains itself. I have no request, nor suggestion to make with regard to it, feeling that you know far better what is right and just in the matter. With kind regards I remain Yours Truly J. W. Procter <hr /> J W Procter Lewiston Sept 25/62 Enclosing a letter from Col Cummings f <hr /> Camp near Louisvill Ky Sept 17th 1862 John Procter Esq My Dear Sir I take this opportunity to return you my sincere thanks for your kindness, also to ask another favor, that is if you feel free to. we are here three Illinois Regts with one Ohio Regt - the Col of which out ranks our Col a few days at present as Col Moore has no commission in pocket. we are willing to fight but do not want Ohio to have all the Glory We love Illinois next to the Union - now if you will call Gov Yates attention to the fact that if Col Robt S Moore Commission can be dated July 11th 1862, he Moore will out rank the Ohio Regt and then we will have an entire Illinois brigade - it is due to Illinois and to us - Col Moore authority for raising a regt was dated July 11th - I myself devoted all my time from the from the 19th day of July and spent four hundred dollars. it is all right but we want an Illinois brigade - our men and officers dislike to be rode over by Ohioans who are no better qualified than <hr /> our own men. Our Regt is encamped three miles out from Louisville - in a healthy location. The people are extremely kind and show us every attention. we have a noble Regt - the better I get acquainted with Col Moore the more I think of him - he is a first rate officer the men a Learning to drill very fast. we have the name of being one of the best regts in the field for our experience. we are very well equipt and our labors are made lite by willing minds excuse this note it is longer than I intended to troubl with - if you can spare the time I would like to hear from you I Remain Truly Yours A P Cummings X Major 25 Regt Ill Vol X with your assistance JPC Writen in Camp 11 Oclock PM on the grounds Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John W. Procter to Richard Yates, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506367 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lewistown Ills. Sept 25/62 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills Dear sir I enclose herewith a letter from Major Cummings, which explains itself. I have no request, nor suggestion to make with regard to it, feeling that you know far better what is right and just in the matter. With kind regards I remain Yours Truly J. W. Procter <hr /> J W Procter Lewiston Sept 25/62 Enclosing a letter from Col Cummings f <hr /> Camp near Louisvill Ky Sept 17th 1862 John Procter Esq My Dear Sir I take this opportunity to return you my sincere thanks for your kindness, also to ask another favor, that is if you feel free to. we are here three Illinois Regts with one Ohio Regt - the Col of which out ranks our Col a few days at present as Col Moore has no commission in pocket. we are willing to fight but do not want Ohio to have all the Glory We love Illinois next to the Union - now if you will call Gov Yates attention to the fact that if Col Robt S Moore Commission can be dated July 11th 1862, he Moore will out rank the Ohio Regt and then we will have an entire Illinois brigade - it is due to Illinois and to us - Col Moore authority for raising a regt was dated July 11th - I myself devoted all my time from the from the 19th day of July and spent four hundred dollars. it is all right but we want an Illinois brigade - our men and officers dislike to be rode over by Ohioans who are no better qualified than <hr /> our own men. Our Regt is encamped three miles out from Louisville - in a healthy location. The people are extremely kind and show us every attention. we have a noble Regt - the better I get acquainted with Col Moore the more I think of him - he is a first rate officer the men a Learning to drill very fast. we have the name of being one of the best regts in the field for our experience. we are very well equipt and our labors are made lite by willing minds excuse this note it is longer than I intended to troubl with - if you can spare the time I would like to hear from you I Remain Truly Yours A P Cummings X Major 25 Regt Ill Vol X with your assistance JPC Writen in Camp 11 Oclock PM on the grounds Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b6cfffd2c670ae93ddb3571a73d570c8.pdf da06d7687cc0c3929cd0ab149c982974 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Louis Septr 25/62 His Excellency Richd Yates Goveror of Ills: Dr Governor - Higher rises still the Star of Illinois. God bless her hosts of noble men - And Chiefly him who called them forth and marshalled them for glorious deeds in behalf of human rights. And who, by living burning words inspire them with noble views and unconquerable wills. It is well - Lt Gov. Hoffman is "getting his <hr /> hand in. Your seat is waiting yonder among the noble piers who are yet to be above all honored in history for the measures that shall make our nation glorious in the sight of Heaven and the world. Governor, a noble people - will not forget its Worthy leaders. I have been thro the hottest region of Bushwhackers - and go to [Nadena?] tomorrow - I hear of you - and speak of you wherever I go - We boys swear "by Yates." Yours With highest regard & Great Obligation W. S. Pope <hr /> W. S. Pope St. Louis Mo Sept 25th 1862 "Higher rises still the star of Illinois." God bless her hosts of noble men, and chiefly him who called them forth, has been through the hotest region of Bushwhackers. Private (File) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. S. Pope to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506366 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Louis Septr 25/62 His Excellency Richd Yates Goveror of Ills: Dr Governor - Higher rises still the Star of Illinois. God bless her hosts of noble men - And Chiefly him who called them forth and marshalled them for glorious deeds in behalf of human rights. And who, by living burning words inspire them with noble views and unconquerable wills. It is well - Lt Gov. Hoffman is "getting his <hr /> hand in. Your seat is waiting yonder among the noble piers who are yet to be above all honored in history for the measures that shall make our nation glorious in the sight of Heaven and the world. Governor, a noble people - will not forget its Worthy leaders. I have been thro the hottest region of Bushwhackers - and go to [Nadena?] tomorrow - I hear of you - and speak of you wherever I go - We boys swear "by Yates." Yours With highest regard & Great Obligation W. S. Pope <hr /> W. S. Pope St. Louis Mo Sept 25th 1862 "Higher rises still the star of Illinois." God bless her hosts of noble men, and chiefly him who called them forth, has been through the hotest region of Bushwhackers. Private (File) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/529f5a9d119edafcc591d23a2c92cb53.pdf 88f47635a0cf5238508ad895c821cda7 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. Walker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506365 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/19340941833ac1a4b43f6137139c2b8b.pdf 82ebbaba094b10ea0a78c9797e32fb21 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Murphy to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506364 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/65b79bd0fb7eacd34d7ee58d59615b2f.pdf c9509689a3df44a6f924a62db392d610 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. MUSEUM AND LIBRARY ROOMS OF THE ILLINOIS STATE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY Bloomington, Sept 25th 1862. Hon Richard Yates Gov of Illinois - Dear Sir, The bearer Mr N.C. Meeker of the New York Tribune, wishes to see you. He is the General Western Reporter for the Tribune. You doubtless know him by his army articles. Yours Respectfully C. D. Wilber <hr /> C D Wilbur Bloomington Sept 25/62 Enclosing letter from N C Meeker Correspondent of the New York Tribune Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills Introducing N. C. Meeker (File) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. D. Wilber to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506363 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. MUSEUM AND LIBRARY ROOMS OF THE ILLINOIS STATE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY Bloomington, Sept 25th 1862. Hon Richard Yates Gov of Illinois - Dear Sir, The bearer Mr N.C. Meeker of the New York Tribune, wishes to see you. He is the General Western Reporter for the Tribune. You doubtless know him by his army articles. Yours Respectfully C. D. Wilber <hr /> C D Wilbur Bloomington Sept 25/62 Enclosing letter from N C Meeker Correspondent of the New York Tribune Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills Introducing N. C. Meeker (File) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c94f5c078f3432d0f3c1dbaf4b0e7c63.pdf df764698f8f6da953cad4204d4d5fcc3 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Petition of A. J. E. Wheeler and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506362 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/819c38c62490121c8ada2ef08ebd541d.pdf a3170b364938714cbba3ff1cfb0585c3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Sept 24th 1862 Lieut Gov. Francis A. Hoffman. Springfield Sir Permit me to inquire of you whether if Capt. Kovats would come down to Springfield to see you, would have any chance to be promoted to the office of Major in his regiment. I do not urge his claim, you know better the present state of things in that Regiment than I do. The Captain only wants to know if he has any chance and if he has he would go to see you on his way to rejoin his Regiment. Mauff is first & Kovats second in the line of promotion. My opinion is that the officers would prefer the latter. I enclose the certificate from Gen Turchin. Hoping this will not incomodate you I have the honor to remain Yours Respectfully Julian Kune <hr /> Julius Kune Chicago Sept 24/62 If Capt Kovats comes to Springfield would there be a chance for him to be promoted to Major 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Julian Kune to Francis A. Hoffman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506361 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Sept 24th 1862 Lieut Gov. Francis A. Hoffman. Springfield Sir Permit me to inquire of you whether if Capt. Kovats would come down to Springfield to see you, would have any chance to be promoted to the office of Major in his regiment. I do not urge his claim, you know better the present state of things in that Regiment than I do. The Captain only wants to know if he has any chance and if he has he would go to see you on his way to rejoin his Regiment. Mauff is first & Kovats second in the line of promotion. My opinion is that the officers would prefer the latter. I enclose the certificate from Gen Turchin. Hoping this will not incomodate you I have the honor to remain Yours Respectfully Julian Kune <hr /> Julius Kune Chicago Sept 24/62 If Capt Kovats comes to Springfield would there be a chance for him to be promoted to Major 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