1 25 61 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9e6c1d67ac08f1cbf49ce818d9d70c34.pdf 619ac1453f8337258cd6a5745cc5f1c8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To His Excellency The Governor of the State of Illinois Sir, I have the honor on behalf of the Committee of the British & Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, to enclose, & to call your attention to, the copy of an Address which the Committee <hr /> have issued, with the object of evoking an expression of sympathy with those, in the United States of America, who are endeavouring to secure justice for the Slave I also beg to enclose the copy of a letter which the Committee have addressed to the President. It would be gratifying to the Committee to learn, that you <hr /> had decided it desirable to bring this fact under the notice of your Council & the people of your State, and to assure them that the Sentiments expressed in the address, are those of the people of this country. I am Excellency, Yours very Respectfully L.A. Chamerovzow Secy 27 New Broad St. E.C. London, 17th. Nov. 1862 <hr /> The crisis in the United States. Address of the Committee of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society. The Committee of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, having observed, with the deepest sorrow, the efforts which are being made to infuse into the minds of the people of this Country, sentiments friendly to Slavery, feel it to be their duty to reiterate, and to commend to the serious consideration of their fellow Countrymen, the fundamental principle of the anti-slavery movement in England; that "Slave holding is a Sin and a Crime before God"; and therefore, that unconditional Emancipation, wherever Slavery is maintained, is alone consistent with the Divine Law, and with the requirements of justice and humanity. While the Committee believe that the efforts referred to, have not yet pervaded the <hr /> community at large, the tone and spirit of certain articles in a portion of the public press, the misrepresentation and perversion of facts, the biased addresses of many men of influence, all with the manifest tendency to bespeak favor for those who are contending for the extension and consolidation of Slavery, and to disparage and discourage efforts directed to its extinction, impress the Committee with the painful conviction, that in some quarters, a demoralizing effect has been produced. The Committee deplore, and regard with profound grief, the fratricidal conflict between the two sections of the American Union, but, while anxious to avoid expressing any opinion likely to be construed into an approval of a War policy, they regard it as established beyond disproof, that the South was not only the aggressor, but designedly provoked an armed contest with the United States' Government, <hr /> with the express, sole object of founding a Confederacy to perpetuate Slavery. On the other hand, the United States Government, embracing the political anti-slavery party of the North, commonly called the Republican party, has initiated and carried into effect, measures in furtherance of Negro emancipation, which entitle it to the sympathy of all true friends of freedom. It has enforced the Statutes against Slave trading, which former administrations, being pro-slavery, had allowed to become inoperative, and has prosecuted Slave traders to conviction and punishment; it has entered into a new anti-slave trade treaty with Great Britain, conceding a right of search, which former Government, overruled by the Southern party, had steadfastly refused; to promote the speedy settlement of the Territories, by a non Slave-holding population, it has enacted a Homestead Bill, giving a hundred and sixty acres of land to every immigrant, irrespective of his national origin; and moreover, carrying into effect the policy of Jefferson, ratified by Act of Congress in <hr /> 1789, it has prohibited slavery for ever, in those Territories, upon which issue alone, the Southern Candidate for the Presidency, was defeated at the election which immediately preceded the present rebellion; it has also abolished Slavery from the District of Columbia; it has virtually repealed the Fugitive Slave Act, by prohibiting the rendition of Slaves escaping from the rebel States, to the lines of the United States Army, providing compensation on account of such as may belong to loyal Citizens; it has recognized and entered into diplomatic relations with the Negro Republics of Liberia and Haiti; by the Confiscation Bill, considerably made non-retrospective, it, in effect, proclaimed emancipation to the Slaves in the rebel States, within a specified period; a majority in Congress has ratified the President's plan of compensated emancipation for such Slave States, as may elect to take advantage of it, <hr /> and only recently, the President has announced that the details of the measure will be submitted to the next Congress, with a view to its immediate practical application; lastly, the President has lately issued a Proclamation, declaring absolutely and for ever free, all the Slaves in those States which shall be in rebellion on the 1st. of January next, and pointing to the measures in progress for the abolition of Slavery in the Loyal States, upon the principle of indemnification. While the Committee deprecate a resort to Arms, even with the avowed purpose of promoting the extinction of Slavery, they reiterate the opinion that the friends of the Slave, in the United States, under whatsoever designation, have established a just claim upon the sympathy of the friends of freedom throughout Europe. <hr /> In this spirit, and with the object of evoking such an expression of sympathy as shall encourage the Emancipation party in the United States, in their most difficult position, to persevere in their endeavours to obtain justice for the Slave, the Committee issue the present address, earnestly commending it to the favorable consideration of their fellow Countrymen, and to the friends of humanity in all lands. On behalf of the Committee. Thomas Binns Chairman S.A. Chamerovzow. Secretary. 27 New Broad St. E.C. London, 17th November 1862. <hr /> To His Excellency Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America Sir It has seemed desirable to the Committee of the British & Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, to issue as the present Crisis, an Address to the Friends of the Anti-Slavery Cause, of which a Copy is annexed. In directing your attention to it, the Committee would take advantage of the opportunity to assure you of their personal respect and sympathy, & of their appreciation of the exceeding great difficulties of your position; - Since your accession to Office they have watched with deep interest, the progress of events, & especially the gradual development of a policy tending to promote Negro Emancipation. If certain measures in furtherance of that policy and some apparently inconsistent with it, have not recommended themselves to the approval of the Committee they have nevertheless recognized the majority of them with satisfaction as conducive, in the main, to the interests of the enslaved portion of the African race. The Committee earnestly desire that the sanguinary conflict between the 2 Sections of the Union <hr /> may cease, and that with the removal of the sole cause of this strife, a way may open for a reconciliation upon the enduring basis of a community of interests, and a mutual forgiveness of injuries. 27 New Bond Street E.C. London 17th. November 1862. <hr /> Nov. 17, 1862 "The Crisis in the United States" L.A. Chamerovzow Secy. of the British & Foreign Anti Slavery Society. Enclosing an address entitled as above & letter to President. 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 12 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [S. A. Chamerovzow] to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503220 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. To His Excellency The Governor of the State of Illinois Sir, I have the honor on behalf of the Committee of the British & Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, to enclose, & to call your attention to, the copy of an Address which the Committee <hr /> have issued, with the object of evoking an expression of sympathy with those, in the United States of America, who are endeavouring to secure justice for the Slave I also beg to enclose the copy of a letter which the Committee have addressed to the President. It would be gratifying to the Committee to learn, that you <hr /> had decided it desirable to bring this fact under the notice of your Council & the people of your State, and to assure them that the Sentiments expressed in the address, are those of the people of this country. I am Excellency, Yours very Respectfully L.A. Chamerovzow Secy 27 New Broad St. E.C. London, 17th. Nov. 1862 <hr /> The crisis in the United States. Address of the Committee of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society. The Committee of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, having observed, with the deepest sorrow, the efforts which are being made to infuse into the minds of the people of this Country, sentiments friendly to Slavery, feel it to be their duty to reiterate, and to commend to the serious consideration of their fellow Countrymen, the fundamental principle of the anti-slavery movement in England; that "Slave holding is a Sin and a Crime before God"; and therefore, that unconditional Emancipation, wherever Slavery is maintained, is alone consistent with the Divine Law, and with the requirements of justice and humanity. While the Committee believe that the efforts referred to, have not yet pervaded the <hr /> community at large, the tone and spirit of certain articles in a portion of the public press, the misrepresentation and perversion of facts, the biased addresses of many men of influence, all with the manifest tendency to bespeak favor for those who are contending for the extension and consolidation of Slavery, and to disparage and discourage efforts directed to its extinction, impress the Committee with the painful conviction, that in some quarters, a demoralizing effect has been produced. The Committee deplore, and regard with profound grief, the fratricidal conflict between the two sections of the American Union, but, while anxious to avoid expressing any opinion likely to be construed into an approval of a War policy, they regard it as established beyond disproof, that the South was not only the aggressor, but designedly provoked an armed contest with the United States' Government, <hr /> with the express, sole object of founding a Confederacy to perpetuate Slavery. On the other hand, the United States Government, embracing the political anti-slavery party of the North, commonly called the Republican party, has initiated and carried into effect, measures in furtherance of Negro emancipation, which entitle it to the sympathy of all true friends of freedom. It has enforced the Statutes against Slave trading, which former administrations, being pro-slavery, had allowed to become inoperative, and has prosecuted Slave traders to conviction and punishment; it has entered into a new anti-slave trade treaty with Great Britain, conceding a right of search, which former Government, overruled by the Southern party, had steadfastly refused; to promote the speedy settlement of the Territories, by a non Slave-holding population, it has enacted a Homestead Bill, giving a hundred and sixty acres of land to every immigrant, irrespective of his national origin; and moreover, carrying into effect the policy of Jefferson, ratified by Act of Congress in <hr /> 1789, it has prohibited slavery for ever, in those Territories, upon which issue alone, the Southern Candidate for the Presidency, was defeated at the election which immediately preceded the present rebellion; it has also abolished Slavery from the District of Columbia; it has virtually repealed the Fugitive Slave Act, by prohibiting the rendition of Slaves escaping from the rebel States, to the lines of the United States Army, providing compensation on account of such as may belong to loyal Citizens; it has recognized and entered into diplomatic relations with the Negro Republics of Liberia and Haiti; by the Confiscation Bill, considerably made non-retrospective, it, in effect, proclaimed emancipation to the Slaves in the rebel States, within a specified period; a majority in Congress has ratified the President's plan of compensated emancipation for such Slave States, as may elect to take advantage of it, <hr /> and only recently, the President has announced that the details of the measure will be submitted to the next Congress, with a view to its immediate practical application; lastly, the President has lately issued a Proclamation, declaring absolutely and for ever free, all the Slaves in those States which shall be in rebellion on the 1st. of January next, and pointing to the measures in progress for the abolition of Slavery in the Loyal States, upon the principle of indemnification. While the Committee deprecate a resort to Arms, even with the avowed purpose of promoting the extinction of Slavery, they reiterate the opinion that the friends of the Slave, in the United States, under whatsoever designation, have established a just claim upon the sympathy of the friends of freedom throughout Europe. <hr /> In this spirit, and with the object of evoking such an expression of sympathy as shall encourage the Emancipation party in the United States, in their most difficult position, to persevere in their endeavours to obtain justice for the Slave, the Committee issue the present address, earnestly commending it to the favorable consideration of their fellow Countrymen, and to the friends of humanity in all lands. On behalf of the Committee. Thomas Binns Chairman S.A. Chamerovzow. Secretary. 27 New Broad St. E.C. London, 17th November 1862. <hr /> To His Excellency Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America Sir It has seemed desirable to the Committee of the British & Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, to issue as the present Crisis, an Address to the Friends of the Anti-Slavery Cause, of which a Copy is annexed. In directing your attention to it, the Committee would take advantage of the opportunity to assure you of their personal respect and sympathy, & of their appreciation of the exceeding great difficulties of your position; - Since your accession to Office they have watched with deep interest, the progress of events, & especially the gradual development of a policy tending to promote Negro Emancipation. If certain measures in furtherance of that policy and some apparently inconsistent with it, have not recommended themselves to the approval of the Committee they have nevertheless recognized the majority of them with satisfaction as conducive, in the main, to the interests of the enslaved portion of the African race. The Committee earnestly desire that the sanguinary conflict between the 2 Sections of the Union <hr /> may cease, and that with the removal of the sole cause of this strife, a way may open for a reconciliation upon the enduring basis of a community of interests, and a mutual forgiveness of injuries. 27 New Bond Street E.C. London 17th. November 1862. <hr /> Nov. 17, 1862 "The Crisis in the United States" L.A. Chamerovzow Secy. of the British & Foreign Anti Slavery Society. Enclosing an address entitled as above & letter to President. 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/426b7bd9c39944065c8441dca63581ec.pdf 634b5c6199714dc63a1bb57592c47fe5 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 [Unknown] to Edwin M. Stanton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503239 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/8a66db2c5c412ab9938fd02e6369155d.pdf 4f165f3c3e88812f3f98c20bb0986265 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington Nov 19 '62 Dear Sir Permit me to introduce to you A.P. Barnes Esq connected with the Land Department, US. He is also one of the Ex. Committee of the Ill. Relief Ass. Your friends from Illinois would be glad to pay their respects to you while you are here if not interfering with your arrangements. You will find Mr Barnes a Gentleman worthy of respect & confidence Most Truly Yours A. Chester His Excy R. Yates Gov. of Illinois <hr /> A. Chester, Washington, Nov. 19 '62. Introducing A. P. Barnes. (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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 1862-11-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503232 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 Nov 19 '62 Dear Sir Permit me to introduce to you A.P. Barnes Esq connected with the Land Department, US. He is also one of the Ex. Committee of the Ill. Relief Ass. Your friends from Illinois would be glad to pay their respects to you while you are here if not interfering with your arrangements. You will find Mr Barnes a Gentleman worthy of respect & confidence Most Truly Yours A. Chester His Excy R. Yates Gov. of Illinois <hr /> A. Chester, Washington, Nov. 19 '62. Introducing A. P. Barnes. (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/8dfbafffd03b7977a0658f19bade40ce.pdf 554321faaa4dc173011acf6c0a35fc08 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 A. W. Forbes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503236 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/3c576d3175c454a29dd63130d7492138.pdf e11da401ddae31018192b0ef3dea953d 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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. Beckwith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503227 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/f0144e6e1662c3dd2594d4adbed60e6f.pdf fd47e4142f060c616aa963104b7bb0fd 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 E. D. Whitt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503216 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/bddc1d52f64881b22f784bf09faea6fc.pdf 62dd20b4c93fe77359e495a0b772e9b5 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 Edgar P. Buell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503222 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/85011bbd117f37a2f5ff09e14ac2dcee.pdf 575a2a375c6b27fc3198f955ae748e19 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 Edmond N. Cushing to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503226 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/d5ad92abd8ffd58c8e1e92573996b31f.pdf bd0734c2361a16e9417ab9406ad9724b 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 Enoch Bradey to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503259 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/f9a9546167eefeb202e0d377cb6faaa9.pdf 49819cf7f4e317fa1e989b34e48b6786 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nashville November 19th 1862 Friend Rutherford, Being “Officer of the Day” and also being compelled to remain up all night, the idea struck me that I would write you a few lines. We are cut off from outside communication. If you was ever “cut off” you can comprehend our situation, and condole with us. I assure you that the feeling is any thing but a pleasant one. For a man to be isolated may be all well enough, but the state of isolation when taken in conjunction with that of hunger is almost beyond human endurance. Hard crackers & old “Ned” (Bacon) are luxuries almost unthought of in our little army here. We are seriously thinking of converting our old boot legs into soup. But we hope for better times. I heard through John Frierson of the death of his mother. I was not surprised to hear of it. She has had enough trials to kill her long ago poor woman. I recd a letter from Ad. to night from our model Sutler [Lom?] I am nearly crazy to see her. I thought perhaps I could through you get a transfer from my present position into the Dept. at Springfield. I resigned and they refused to accept it. I am unwilling <hr /> to tax the benevolence of my friends especially as you had already been so kind to me; but the present situation of things demands my presence nearer home. Any effort for me I assure you would (if I can ever be more your friend than I am) secure my eternal friendship and gratitude, valueless as it is. I have for 18 months served the country as as faithfully as under the circumstances I could. I have always been at my post for duty & think I am entitled from the Government to a small portion of its patronage. Please answer this Direct to Nashville via Cairo and put on the envelope “Follow the Regt.” Truly Your Friend French B. Woodall 1st Lieut Co K 16th Ills. Infty <hr /> 16th Regt. French B. Woodall first Lieut Co. K., Nashville Nov 19.62 Remarks on the isolated condition of the army of Nashville. “Very destitute of provisions. Should like to be transferred to nearer home, and wishes Gov. to get him a transfer from his present position to the Department at Springfield. Sent in his resignation, but it was not accepted. Send proper answer. Ans. Dec 4. Please excuse the Envelope. It is one we took from the Rebs. at New Madrid and all I had by me. F. 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 French B. Woodall to Rutherford Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503229 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. Nashville November 19th 1862 Friend Rutherford, Being “Officer of the Day” and also being compelled to remain up all night, the idea struck me that I would write you a few lines. We are cut off from outside communication. If you was ever “cut off” you can comprehend our situation, and condole with us. I assure you that the feeling is any thing but a pleasant one. For a man to be isolated may be all well enough, but the state of isolation when taken in conjunction with that of hunger is almost beyond human endurance. Hard crackers & old “Ned” (Bacon) are luxuries almost unthought of in our little army here. We are seriously thinking of converting our old boot legs into soup. But we hope for better times. I heard through John Frierson of the death of his mother. I was not surprised to hear of it. She has had enough trials to kill her long ago poor woman. I recd a letter from Ad. to night from our model Sutler [Lom?] I am nearly crazy to see her. I thought perhaps I could through you get a transfer from my present position into the Dept. at Springfield. I resigned and they refused to accept it. I am unwilling <hr /> to tax the benevolence of my friends especially as you had already been so kind to me; but the present situation of things demands my presence nearer home. Any effort for me I assure you would (if I can ever be more your friend than I am) secure my eternal friendship and gratitude, valueless as it is. I have for 18 months served the country as as faithfully as under the circumstances I could. I have always been at my post for duty & think I am entitled from the Government to a small portion of its patronage. Please answer this Direct to Nashville via Cairo and put on the envelope “Follow the Regt.” Truly Your Friend French B. Woodall 1st Lieut Co K 16th Ills. Infty <hr /> 16th Regt. French B. Woodall first Lieut Co. K., Nashville Nov 19.62 Remarks on the isolated condition of the army of Nashville. “Very destitute of provisions. Should like to be transferred to nearer home, and wishes Gov. to get him a transfer from his present position to the Department at Springfield. Sent in his resignation, but it was not accepted. Send proper answer. Ans. Dec 4. Please excuse the Envelope. It is one we took from the Rebs. at New Madrid and all I had by me. F. 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/0ae00708b0917a9c24fe2c80d2b6e99d.pdf 18eb9d843ef5291817d4f04fff993f2b 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 George H. Bashford to J. Moses Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503213 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/92daa2e3d396d465e11d57878fd4c596.pdf b654d393b2628c79632aa5d8d9e8b3b4 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 George H. Capron to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503219 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/d555476159ea16614db34538fd596bf6.pdf 0777b4bbde453f688aae02c186329976 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Tribune Office Novr. 19 / 62 To His Excellency Governor Yates, of Illinois: My dear Sir, Will you do the favor to return the MS. which I put into your hands, when I last had the pleasure of seeing you at the Tremont House! Oh the influence of [Russia?] in the Ship Canal project! I will, unless you would wish to make use of it yourself, deliver it with additions before the Union League this city. I find there is a movement to get a barge canal through to Montreal, which would defeat the magnificent project of the Ship Canal. I have a Report before me, which I am going to make as abstract from, for the Tribune, of a Select Committee of the Legislative Assembly, of the barge project - and if no one in authority, no American who ought to love America better than any alien born, will say the warning word in time, I, by Gods' help!, will do it, and leave it to the judgment of the citizens! Ever most truly & affectionately yours Geo S. Phillips <hr /> Phillips Geo S. Chicago Nov 19 1863. Wishes letter and M.S. returned. Sent by express Dec 26 63 Snyder 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 George S. Phillips to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503231 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 Tribune Office Novr. 19 / 62 To His Excellency Governor Yates, of Illinois: My dear Sir, Will you do the favor to return the MS. which I put into your hands, when I last had the pleasure of seeing you at the Tremont House! Oh the influence of [Russia?] in the Ship Canal project! I will, unless you would wish to make use of it yourself, deliver it with additions before the Union League this city. I find there is a movement to get a barge canal through to Montreal, which would defeat the magnificent project of the Ship Canal. I have a Report before me, which I am going to make as abstract from, for the Tribune, of a Select Committee of the Legislative Assembly, of the barge project - and if no one in authority, no American who ought to love America better than any alien born, will say the warning word in time, I, by Gods' help!, will do it, and leave it to the judgment of the citizens! Ever most truly & affectionately yours Geo S. Phillips <hr /> Phillips Geo S. Chicago Nov 19 1863. Wishes letter and M.S. returned. Sent by express Dec 26 63 Snyder 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/1840019e2f9daa91fe0fc7cb5e1ad8f5.pdf 49f68aef4385287c9c08e18c902c9501 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville November 28. 1862 To his Excellency Gov Yates Sir I have just returned from Cairo, where I have been on a visit to my husband, summoned by the news of his severe illness. On my arrival there I found him on a Steam Boat, bound for Memphis, having failed to obtain a furlough to come home. Knowing you to be a kind friend of my husband, and advised by my friends that your influence may obtain permission for him to come home I apply to you for that purpose. I do it with confidence knowing you are a friend of my husband and will readily see the advantages of his being at home for me to nurse. You will confer a favor by informing me immediately if you have any influences, and will use it, for if you have not, I then shall join him at all hazards Yours Respectfully Mrs Henry C Coffman <hr /> Mrs Henry C. Coffman Jacksonville Nov. 28. 62 Has been to Cairo on a visit to her husband, who is seriously ill. Found him on a boat bound for Memphis. Desires Gov. to use his influence to obtain a furlough for him, to give him an opportunity to come home and receive the attention of his friends. Judge Moses will answer this - writing proper letters ansd M 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 Henry C. Coffman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503260 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. Jacksonville November 28. 1862 To his Excellency Gov Yates Sir I have just returned from Cairo, where I have been on a visit to my husband, summoned by the news of his severe illness. On my arrival there I found him on a Steam Boat, bound for Memphis, having failed to obtain a furlough to come home. Knowing you to be a kind friend of my husband, and advised by my friends that your influence may obtain permission for him to come home I apply to you for that purpose. I do it with confidence knowing you are a friend of my husband and will readily see the advantages of his being at home for me to nurse. You will confer a favor by informing me immediately if you have any influences, and will use it, for if you have not, I then shall join him at all hazards Yours Respectfully Mrs Henry C Coffman <hr /> Mrs Henry C. Coffman Jacksonville Nov. 28. 62 Has been to Cairo on a visit to her husband, who is seriously ill. Found him on a boat bound for Memphis. Desires Gov. to use his influence to obtain a furlough for him, to give him an opportunity to come home and receive the attention of his friends. Judge Moses will answer this - writing proper letters ansd M 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/59671775c18794eb82cbd7a233c3a13c.pdf 55ef7706f35fe8c75d665902538142ae Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Nov 18" 1862 Dear Governor, Col Mack is very desirous of obtaining leave of absence from his Regt to enable him to attend the Sessions of the Legislature, he would like to leave his Regiment on or about the 20" of December, will you be Kind enough to attend to this while their:. As every truly yours (signed) Hoffman <hr /> (Copy) letter to Gov Yates Nov '18/62 From Hoffman Misc. 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 Hoffman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503223 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. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Nov 18" 1862 Dear Governor, Col Mack is very desirous of obtaining leave of absence from his Regt to enable him to attend the Sessions of the Legislature, he would like to leave his Regiment on or about the 20" of December, will you be Kind enough to attend to this while their:. As every truly yours (signed) Hoffman <hr /> (Copy) letter to Gov Yates Nov '18/62 From Hoffman Misc. 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/d3019d161b13e7dfeb2e21a27436b825.pdf d3306751e6c1715fc667d699506bc629 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aurora Nov 30th 1862 Hon Richd Yates, The bearer of this Hiram Scrafford is a citizen of this place, and who is on the way to Helena where he has a son very sick, and has been unfit for duty since June last. He wishes to bring him home until he recovers. Will you if consistent let him have such documents as will bring him. The Boy is a good industrious honest boy. And we feel as though he might be better cared for at home. I hope you can assist him. Truly Yours & Ira A W Buck <hr /> I fully concur in the within E.R. Allen Aurora Nov 30/62 <hr /> Ira A. W. Buck. Aurora, Nov. 30. Hiram Stafford has a son very sick at Helena, since June last and wishes to bring him home. Ansd, Dec. 4. 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 Ira A. W. Buck to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503266 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. Aurora Nov 30th 1862 Hon Richd Yates, The bearer of this Hiram Scrafford is a citizen of this place, and who is on the way to Helena where he has a son very sick, and has been unfit for duty since June last. He wishes to bring him home until he recovers. Will you if consistent let him have such documents as will bring him. The Boy is a good industrious honest boy. And we feel as though he might be better cared for at home. I hope you can assist him. Truly Yours & Ira A W Buck <hr /> I fully concur in the within E.R. Allen Aurora Nov 30/62 <hr /> Ira A. W. Buck. Aurora, Nov. 30. Hiram Stafford has a son very sick at Helena, since June last and wishes to bring him home. Ansd, Dec. 4. 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/023e124d51f570d432de02d0acc88864.pdf 772f37a879c8839f7435d5830d52e90f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bolivar Tenn Nov. 17th 1862 Gov Yates Dear Sir I take the liberty of addressing you in regard to myself I have Been now in service since the 8th of July 1861 and was in the 3 months service and have Been Principal Musician of the 28th Ills and I have Been faithfull to my Duties and have Been Deaf now in one of my Ear's for 3 months hearing nothing at all. And I wish to Be discharged from service or have a leave of absence for 15 Day's I refer you to the following officers as to my truthfulness. Coln A.K. Johnson 28th Ills Lieut Coln Ritter “ “ Maj B.C. Gillam “ “ Maj S.P. Ohr 61s “ I remain yours, Expecting an answer from this Isaac Pecare Prin Musician Care Coln A K Johnson 28th Ills Vols <hr /> Ansd Nov. 20 62 28th Regt Isaac Pecare Prin Musician Bolivar Nov 17/62 Been in Service 18 mos. Served faithfully, wish a leave of absence for 15 days or a discharge. usual 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 Isaac Pecane to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503221 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. Bolivar Tenn Nov. 17th 1862 Gov Yates Dear Sir I take the liberty of addressing you in regard to myself I have Been now in service since the 8th of July 1861 and was in the 3 months service and have Been Principal Musician of the 28th Ills and I have Been faithfull to my Duties and have Been Deaf now in one of my Ear's for 3 months hearing nothing at all. And I wish to Be discharged from service or have a leave of absence for 15 Day's I refer you to the following officers as to my truthfulness. Coln A.K. Johnson 28th Ills Lieut Coln Ritter “ “ Maj B.C. Gillam “ “ Maj S.P. Ohr 61s “ I remain yours, Expecting an answer from this Isaac Pecare Prin Musician Care Coln A K Johnson 28th Ills Vols <hr /> Ansd Nov. 20 62 28th Regt Isaac Pecare Prin Musician Bolivar Nov 17/62 Been in Service 18 mos. Served faithfully, wish a leave of absence for 15 days or a discharge. usual 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/d532d9c1f30808d4ec21800c62b88448.pdf 1cc44f959a801e57eaad88cab2a87954 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. N. Brown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503256 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/49eccd439e74f6f458573889e7e11482.pdf bbe07921b54c41e9f1df02a419821de4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [notes in top margin] With Frank J. Orme letter 11/25/62 With James L. Stack letter 1/24/61 With Joseph H. Tucker Letter 12/13/62 With General Order signed by Daniel Tyler 9/30/62 Chicago Ills Jan 24, 1862 General Tyler Camp Douglas Sir, It was my intention when I called upon you in company with David A Gage Esq. in relation to a claim made by Henry Graves against the Government for the grounds on which the Camp is located to make out at one his claim and present the same to you but circumstances over which I had no control has thus far prevented one from so doing, and if in presenting the same at this late hour you are no longer in a situation to listen to his claim or to present it so those who are finally to pass upon it, I would be obliged if you would so inform me, and inform one to whom I shall present the claim. Mr. Graves' claim is for the use of about thirty one (31) acres of land. At the time it was taken possession of by the Government it was enclosed in a nine (9) feet high board fence, some buildings thereon and was in good order. It was in the first place leased by Mr. Graves to David A. Gage with the knowledge that it was to be used for a Camp; and was from October 1st, 1861 to May 1st, 1862 for a monthly rent. He was fearful that the use of it for a Camp might injure it, and this led to him have instituted in the lease the following covenant "to use and occupy " "said premises in a careful and prudent manner and to not" <hr /> "cut, girdle, prune or in any way injure the trees growing" "on said premises, and at the end of said term to yield up" "said premises in as good condition as they now are natural wear" "& tear excepted" "and to remove from said premises all excrement" "and filth which may accumulate there during said term." The object of inserting the above is to inform the Government that Mr. Graves claims that when the premises are given up to him that they should be left in as good condition as when taken possession of. And in his proposition to receive a monthly rent the questions which may arise as to any injury other then the natural wear or which may arise from the accumulation of filth are not taken into consideration. In view of all the facts & circumstances surrounding the use and occupation of this thirty one acres of land, Mr. Graves thinks that the least he can take is a monthly rent of three hundred dollars. Mr. Graves has had opportunity the past seasons to make permanent arrangements for its occupation and would have done so, could he have gotten the possession of it. If the above proposition does not meet the views of those representing the Government Mr. Graves would like to take the course indicated and leave the settlement of it to three disinterested persons. Very Respectfully James L. Stack Jr. Atty for H. Graves 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 James L. Stack to Tyler Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503247 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. [notes in top margin] With Frank J. Orme letter 11/25/62 With James L. Stack letter 1/24/61 With Joseph H. Tucker Letter 12/13/62 With General Order signed by Daniel Tyler 9/30/62 Chicago Ills Jan 24, 1862 General Tyler Camp Douglas Sir, It was my intention when I called upon you in company with David A Gage Esq. in relation to a claim made by Henry Graves against the Government for the grounds on which the Camp is located to make out at one his claim and present the same to you but circumstances over which I had no control has thus far prevented one from so doing, and if in presenting the same at this late hour you are no longer in a situation to listen to his claim or to present it so those who are finally to pass upon it, I would be obliged if you would so inform me, and inform one to whom I shall present the claim. Mr. Graves' claim is for the use of about thirty one (31) acres of land. At the time it was taken possession of by the Government it was enclosed in a nine (9) feet high board fence, some buildings thereon and was in good order. It was in the first place leased by Mr. Graves to David A. Gage with the knowledge that it was to be used for a Camp; and was from October 1st, 1861 to May 1st, 1862 for a monthly rent. He was fearful that the use of it for a Camp might injure it, and this led to him have instituted in the lease the following covenant "to use and occupy " "said premises in a careful and prudent manner and to not" <hr /> "cut, girdle, prune or in any way injure the trees growing" "on said premises, and at the end of said term to yield up" "said premises in as good condition as they now are natural wear" "& tear excepted" "and to remove from said premises all excrement" "and filth which may accumulate there during said term." The object of inserting the above is to inform the Government that Mr. Graves claims that when the premises are given up to him that they should be left in as good condition as when taken possession of. And in his proposition to receive a monthly rent the questions which may arise as to any injury other then the natural wear or which may arise from the accumulation of filth are not taken into consideration. In view of all the facts & circumstances surrounding the use and occupation of this thirty one acres of land, Mr. Graves thinks that the least he can take is a monthly rent of three hundred dollars. Mr. Graves has had opportunity the past seasons to make permanent arrangements for its occupation and would have done so, could he have gotten the possession of it. If the above proposition does not meet the views of those representing the Government Mr. Graves would like to take the course indicated and leave the settlement of it to three disinterested persons. Very Respectfully James L. Stack Jr. Atty for H. Graves 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/6b971e6929765112c48c4fd314296857.pdf 7930969e13341c3e52d647455e31d593 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nov the 19th A.D. 1862, Dear Sir I thought I would take the opportunity to write you a few lines to let you know my situation I have been away from my regiment over seven months I have been very near blind and have had my leg broke and I wish you would please to transfer me to my own state or have me discharged for I am tired of staying here I belong to the 28th Reg, Co. H, Ill vol answer this and let me know if you can do anything for me or not I am at Evansville Indiana Hospital No. 1. yours truly from Jinken Barron to Gov Yates of Ill Dr Penington Serg. in Carge <hr /> Ansd Nov 26 62 Jinken Barren Evansville Ind. Hospital No 1 Nov 19-62 Member of Co H 28th Regt. Had his leg broke. Wants to be discharged or transferred to Ills hospital. usual 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 Jinken Barron to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503228 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nov the 19th A.D. 1862, Dear Sir I thought I would take the opportunity to write you a few lines to let you know my situation I have been away from my regiment over seven months I have been very near blind and have had my leg broke and I wish you would please to transfer me to my own state or have me discharged for I am tired of staying here I belong to the 28th Reg, Co. H, Ill vol answer this and let me know if you can do anything for me or not I am at Evansville Indiana Hospital No. 1. yours truly from Jinken Barron to Gov Yates of Ill Dr Penington Serg. in Carge <hr /> Ansd Nov 26 62 Jinken Barren Evansville Ind. Hospital No 1 Nov 19-62 Member of Co H 28th Regt. Had his leg broke. Wants to be discharged or transferred to Ills hospital. usual 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/f6e5bb2def877a3cf203a4266bafb090.pdf c09f3faba84f2a3afe51624400a1455d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Champaign Sunday Nov 16th 1862 Gen: Fuller: I send you a clipping from the Chicago Times - give it a perusal if you have not done so before, and then hear what I am going to say: A great many substantial union men demand the Surpression of this paper, because their patriotism and loyalty has been subjected to the daily outrages of such publications, as I send you: If the Gov of this State, or the President, submit to these infernal publications much longer the result is certain, that the people will believe them guilty of all that is charged. Hundreds have be imprisoned, for Political offenses - which immediately become exalted virtues in Comparison with the sins and treasons of this Chicago Times, and there is no good reason why the same may not happen to those who utter and publish this cursed document. Guilt or fear or both combined, must have much to do in sparing this execrable devil from the whole list of pains and penalties attached to the meanest of all the types of Treason. <hr /> Henceforth good and loyal citizens will have but little disposition to fight for the government of the State or Nation when these governments permit the continuation of such vile treachery, when & where they may easily put it down: Now Sir Since our Troops are all gone into the field from this State - and I could not be Recommissioned because I had Resigned - I ask permission to "Raise a Company" to put down the Chicago Times, and I only ask that the government accept our services and furnish transportation to and from the scene of Operations - I believe it would be the most important achievement, that could befall our [Arms? ] - Yours Respectfully John S. Wolfe John S. Wolfe, Champaign, Nov. 16, 1862. Wants to suppress the Chicago Times by War. (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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 John S. Wolfe to Fuller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503207 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. Champaign Sunday Nov 16th 1862 Gen: Fuller: I send you a clipping from the Chicago Times - give it a perusal if you have not done so before, and then hear what I am going to say: A great many substantial union men demand the Surpression of this paper, because their patriotism and loyalty has been subjected to the daily outrages of such publications, as I send you: If the Gov of this State, or the President, submit to these infernal publications much longer the result is certain, that the people will believe them guilty of all that is charged. Hundreds have be imprisoned, for Political offenses - which immediately become exalted virtues in Comparison with the sins and treasons of this Chicago Times, and there is no good reason why the same may not happen to those who utter and publish this cursed document. Guilt or fear or both combined, must have much to do in sparing this execrable devil from the whole list of pains and penalties attached to the meanest of all the types of Treason. <hr /> Henceforth good and loyal citizens will have but little disposition to fight for the government of the State or Nation when these governments permit the continuation of such vile treachery, when & where they may easily put it down: Now Sir Since our Troops are all gone into the field from this State - and I could not be Recommissioned because I had Resigned - I ask permission to "Raise a Company" to put down the Chicago Times, and I only ask that the government accept our services and furnish transportation to and from the scene of Operations - I believe it would be the most important achievement, that could befall our [Arms? ] - Yours Respectfully John S. Wolfe John S. Wolfe, Champaign, Nov. 16, 1862. Wants to suppress the Chicago Times by War. (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/b52779be144528921c009ebbd5b9454b.pdf 541ff48e7667717026336d1a0215a4ed 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 John W. Russell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503237 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/80defce5acbdad5c56e1b63f1eda02b1.pdf 0c81a49b865341e0dfa54c10fcd68fef 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 Julia Platts to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503264 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/8eabdabf004f8a515d7ebc3acce70fe8.pdf 6db5d1503f7bae4b1ef9dc70200a8224 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Freeport, Ill., Station Nov 24 1862 Hon Richd Yates D Sir Joseph Rodemeyer private in Co A. 57th Regt Ills Vols., was wounded in the arm at the battle of Corinth and is now in Mound City hospital. His brother who is in my employ desires me to endeavor to procure for him a furlough for 8 or 10 days to enable him to come home to this place and visit his father who is (to my knowledge) some 60 years of age and quite unwell and desires to see his son before he enters the service again Joseph is nearly well of his wound and anxious to return to his regt. but would be thanful for a short furlough for the purpose mentioned about Mr Youngman, our sheriff advised me to apply through you for the furlough any thing you can consistently do will be duly appreciated Very Respectfully L.D. Boynton Station Agt <hr /> L.D. Boynton Chic & Gal. U. R.R. Co Freeport Nov. 24th 62 Wants to get a furlough for Joseph Rodemeyer of the 57th Regt sick at Mound City Hosp. 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 L. D. Boynton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503246 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. Freeport, Ill., Station Nov 24 1862 Hon Richd Yates D Sir Joseph Rodemeyer private in Co A. 57th Regt Ills Vols., was wounded in the arm at the battle of Corinth and is now in Mound City hospital. His brother who is in my employ desires me to endeavor to procure for him a furlough for 8 or 10 days to enable him to come home to this place and visit his father who is (to my knowledge) some 60 years of age and quite unwell and desires to see his son before he enters the service again Joseph is nearly well of his wound and anxious to return to his regt. but would be thanful for a short furlough for the purpose mentioned about Mr Youngman, our sheriff advised me to apply through you for the furlough any thing you can consistently do will be duly appreciated Very Respectfully L.D. Boynton Station Agt <hr /> L.D. Boynton Chic & Gal. U. R.R. Co Freeport Nov. 24th 62 Wants to get a furlough for Joseph Rodemeyer of the 57th Regt sick at Mound City Hosp. 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/beae1241ebd4d61f13756a9143d67fa2.pdf d828b402dfee81bba2bcd4a949464511 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 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 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 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Louis Hille to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503254 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