141 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b3320afc18783fd4b20a3c06a31c2ea7.pdf 62545dfeac3872e240fbfd6860da3067 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 04 (August 22-24, 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 Baily Smith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504213 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/96e0817bfe15e3a776ce9c4ad1efc4f8.pdf dc6fbefb17e8382371572f84c32555ce 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. Springfield Ills. Aug. 24. 1862 Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright Louisville Ky. I am doing every thing in my power to send troops - We have over 50,000 men raised but the paymasters and mustering officers have but recently arrived - and the Regiments have but just completed their full numbers and have been without tents, blankets, uniform &c. We will send you direct to Louisville one Regiment by to-morrow - and during this week hope to be able to send off from Six to ten Regiments, and during the next week from ten to fifteen more. One Regiment left Chicago on Saturday and Cairo - Two more are under marching orders for Cairo and three for St Louis. If you desire to change the <hr /> direction of these inform me immediately - Also please advise me how many of our Regiments you can supply with arms? - I fully appreciate your condition and am working day and night to get our troops off - Please give me positive directions in each case whether to send direct to Louisville or to Evansville - or elsewhere. Gen. Tuttle telegraphs me that Gen. Grant wants 6 or 8 Regts. Richd Yates Governor. <hr /> Aug 24 - 62 Copy Telegram from Gov. Yates to Maj. Genl. H. G. Wright In rel to arming Equipping and distribution of Ills troops. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 04 (August 22-24, 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 Richard Yates to H.G. Wright Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504214 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/75c1f6ac41aa38cb49a9c2387de219d1.pdf 2b582694a3af8830ae340588e9c6f904 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [address] Otterville MO Aug 24th 1862 His Excellency Govr Richard Yates. Sir; I am now offord a position as 1st Lieut in the 29th Mo. Vol. Regiment: what plan shall I adopt to get released from the 15th. Illinois Volunteer Regiment, Company D.; from which Company and Regiment I was detached ten months ago by order of Brig-Gen'l Hunter. Please inform me. I am Sir Your Obt Servt W. H. H. Meyers Co D 15th. Ills Vol Reg <hr /> 15th Regt. Ans Sep 2 W H. H. Meyers Co D Otterville Aug 24/62 Is offered a position of 1st Lieut in the 29th Mo Vol Regt. What action shall he take to get his release from 15th Ill. Infty. Get the Gov. of Mo to apply to the War Dept for his transfer - Gov of Ills consents W.H.H. Meyers asks for information about being released from Co. D 15th Ills. Vol. Reg. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 04 (August 22-24, 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 W. H. H. Meyers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504215 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. [address] Otterville MO Aug 24th 1862 His Excellency Govr Richard Yates. Sir; I am now offord a position as 1st Lieut in the 29th Mo. Vol. Regiment: what plan shall I adopt to get released from the 15th. Illinois Volunteer Regiment, Company D.; from which Company and Regiment I was detached ten months ago by order of Brig-Gen'l Hunter. Please inform me. I am Sir Your Obt Servt W. H. H. Meyers Co D 15th. Ills Vol Reg <hr /> 15th Regt. Ans Sep 2 W H. H. Meyers Co D Otterville Aug 24/62 Is offered a position of 1st Lieut in the 29th Mo Vol Regt. What action shall he take to get his release from 15th Ill. Infty. Get the Gov. of Mo to apply to the War Dept for his transfer - Gov of Ills consents W.H.H. Meyers asks for information about being released from Co. D 15th Ills. Vol. Reg. 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/cf5c721bf59b1139b2270b29e19e8ad8.pdf 9fb8dbd4a891922049bfc2436e559909 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 04 (August 22-24, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. N. Bell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504216 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/300bed9316f3e0023d9de9963a65094c.pdf 585d599f301ab00e900425abbb4896a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 04 (August 22-24, 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 William A. Gunn to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504217 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/123393aadee4d0ce5902f430427e949b.pdf cbcdc2d9eba53b427e081fdac8500104 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Tuttle Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504218 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/66dd49c1a7f32375ad4cf251847055ae.pdf 9456b171f9e92fc535751616314cf13f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James A. Hawley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504219 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/546864b31df362213edca80bfa57f726.pdf 09d25dc37c3e8f064a56fd25acf80a72 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Henry C. Bryant to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504220 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a3e1d75b67eb666dda0bb33613454898.pdf 863611e20f077e8c83ad283a32c81234 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. C. Pugh to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504221 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1f5b0b059fb8ac8f7cbfb44f2507ac8b.pdf 02620d468141d7526acb7828da52b1f5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill: August 25th 1862. His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois: The undersigned, either personally acquainted with Major H H Howard of Jerseyville, or otherwise having knowledge of his military capacity, respectfully present him to your consideration as a fit person to be entrusted with the command of one of our new Regiments of Volunteers. Major Howard has received a military Education, and is the capable soldier who, as Drillmaster, so admirably prepared the 14th Regt when it was encamped at Jacksonville. In view of his loyalty and determined energy, and of his peculiar fitness for such a station, we earnestly hope you will be satisfied to Commission him to the Colonelcy we ask for him. Very respectfully, Jas Berdan Mat Stacey A C Wadsworth L E [Worsester?] Wm J. Rutledge 14th Regt. B F Stephenson Surg 14th Ills Wright Casey <hr /> Ansd Sept 25 62 14th Reg Wm J Rutledge & other Jacksonville Aug 25/62 Recommend Major H.H. Howard of Jerseyville for command of a new regiment. 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 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Berdan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504222 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 Ill: August 25th 1862. His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois: The undersigned, either personally acquainted with Major H H Howard of Jerseyville, or otherwise having knowledge of his military capacity, respectfully present him to your consideration as a fit person to be entrusted with the command of one of our new Regiments of Volunteers. Major Howard has received a military Education, and is the capable soldier who, as Drillmaster, so admirably prepared the 14th Regt when it was encamped at Jacksonville. In view of his loyalty and determined energy, and of his peculiar fitness for such a station, we earnestly hope you will be satisfied to Commission him to the Colonelcy we ask for him. Very respectfully, Jas Berdan Mat Stacey A C Wadsworth L E [Worsester?] Wm J. Rutledge 14th Regt. B F Stephenson Surg 14th Ills Wright Casey <hr /> Ansd Sept 25 62 14th Reg Wm J Rutledge & other Jacksonville Aug 25/62 Recommend Major H.H. Howard of Jerseyville for command of a new regiment. 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/0ce4d6fe35b5cd9af7970e9a241a4afe.pdf 0d230c6c9261bf8524c8b437366903f9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John W. Coleman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504223 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0ef76831831064cf5e46f1821e1f2b68.pdf 54f57e19f375668836bbe7b71f3f2363 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Jacob H. Holt letter 8/25/62 Monmouth Ills Augt 20th 1862. To his Excellency Richd Yates Governor of Ills Springfield Ills Governor I enclose you herewith a letter from my Father, Jacob H. Hold, who desires to do something for his Country and at the same time make a little for himself. He is quite well informed in Military matters and well qualified to fill with credit to himself and his Country any position Civil or Military which you may be pleased to give him. Has been Deputy Collector of Customs for the District of Champlain N.Y. represented his County (Clinton) in the General Assembly of the State of New York and for the last thirty years has been much in public life, always performing his public services with perfect satisfaction to his constituency - Should it be perfectly compatible with your sense of justice and propriety I Should be pleased to have my Father nominated for Collector of the Internal Revenue for this Congressional District and also placed in command of the Militia about to be drafted <hr />and I can assure you, that as Collector or Military Commander, he will perform the duties devolving upon him with entire satisfaction to your Excellency, the government and the people of this District, and I shall feel myself under renewed obligations to you for any kindness you may be pleased to show him and both will ever strive to prove ourselves worthy your kind consideration - With sentiments of high esteem I have the honor to be Very Respectfully, Your Obd't Servt A.H. Holt Lt. Col. Ills Vols. <hr /> Lt Col A H Holt Monmouth Aug 25/62 Enclosing a letter from Jacob H Holt his father, who wishes to serve his Country, and at the same time make a little for himself he is well informed in Military matters and well qualified to take hold of a position, either Civil or Military & do it justice. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. H. Holt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504224 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Jacob H. Holt letter 8/25/62 Monmouth Ills Augt 20th 1862. To his Excellency Richd Yates Governor of Ills Springfield Ills Governor I enclose you herewith a letter from my Father, Jacob H. Hold, who desires to do something for his Country and at the same time make a little for himself. He is quite well informed in Military matters and well qualified to fill with credit to himself and his Country any position Civil or Military which you may be pleased to give him. Has been Deputy Collector of Customs for the District of Champlain N.Y. represented his County (Clinton) in the General Assembly of the State of New York and for the last thirty years has been much in public life, always performing his public services with perfect satisfaction to his constituency - Should it be perfectly compatible with your sense of justice and propriety I Should be pleased to have my Father nominated for Collector of the Internal Revenue for this Congressional District and also placed in command of the Militia about to be drafted <hr />and I can assure you, that as Collector or Military Commander, he will perform the duties devolving upon him with entire satisfaction to your Excellency, the government and the people of this District, and I shall feel myself under renewed obligations to you for any kindness you may be pleased to show him and both will ever strive to prove ourselves worthy your kind consideration - With sentiments of high esteem I have the honor to be Very Respectfully, Your Obd't Servt A.H. Holt Lt. Col. Ills Vols. <hr /> Lt Col A H Holt Monmouth Aug 25/62 Enclosing a letter from Jacob H Holt his father, who wishes to serve his Country, and at the same time make a little for himself he is well informed in Military matters and well qualified to take hold of a position, either Civil or Military & do it justice. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4869a5b295819234d329d90948e7664b.pdf 64055c0d7d33c9addcad6edbc821c28e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With A. H. Holt letter 8/25/62 Monmouth Illinois August 25th, 1862 To, His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois, Dear Sir, I have thought it probable that you would cause the entire Militia of this State to be organised preparatory to making a Draft, defending our homes & firesides, collecting the Revenue & enforcing the laws; I have had some experience in Military Matters having been employed in the Quarter Master's & Commissary's Departments at West Point N.Y. many years of my early manhood; I am now past fifty years of age & therefore not subject to be drafted, but I felt myself fully competent to drill or command a Regiment a Brigade or a Division. I some days since enclosed a copy of a letter from Gov Washington Hunt addressed to the Secretary of War in my behalf to my son, requesting that you would peruse the same if Col Holt should have left Springfield. I should like to do something to aid in putting down this wicked rebellion and at the same time provide something for my six little daughters whose mother is dead. I have the honor to be Yours respectfully Jacob H. Holt Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob H. Holt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504225 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With A. H. Holt letter 8/25/62 Monmouth Illinois August 25th, 1862 To, His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois, Dear Sir, I have thought it probable that you would cause the entire Militia of this State to be organised preparatory to making a Draft, defending our homes & firesides, collecting the Revenue & enforcing the laws; I have had some experience in Military Matters having been employed in the Quarter Master's & Commissary's Departments at West Point N.Y. many years of my early manhood; I am now past fifty years of age & therefore not subject to be drafted, but I felt myself fully competent to drill or command a Regiment a Brigade or a Division. I some days since enclosed a copy of a letter from Gov Washington Hunt addressed to the Secretary of War in my behalf to my son, requesting that you would peruse the same if Col Holt should have left Springfield. I should like to do something to aid in putting down this wicked rebellion and at the same time provide something for my six little daughters whose mother is dead. I have the honor to be Yours respectfully Jacob H. Holt Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/601baf8a0152e4278c92f6f4368c9ff7.pdf 95591d5263da0e619b35ff7cb981e8d9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill. Aug 25, 1862 Dear Governor A.J. Benson Esq of Marion, Williamson Co., the bearer hereof, is a worthy, estimable, loyal man and mason. Please give him a patient hearing, and such encouragement as you can. Fraternally H. G. Reynolds Governor Yates <hr /> H G Reynolds Springfield Aug 25/62 Introduction A.J. Benson Esq. of Marion Ills. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. G. Reynolds to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 186X-8-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504226 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill. Aug 25, 1862 Dear Governor A.J. Benson Esq of Marion, Williamson Co., the bearer hereof, is a worthy, estimable, loyal man and mason. Please give him a patient hearing, and such encouragement as you can. Fraternally H. G. Reynolds Governor Yates <hr /> H G Reynolds Springfield Aug 25/62 Introduction A.J. Benson Esq. of Marion Ills. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8711ba575215f2ef37eddd2a1fe40eeb.pdf 71d4cb917e261c9ac194cead1b0a2081 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. The officers of the 37th Regt of Illinois Volunteers Respectfuly ask to be immediately transfered from this district to active service before the enemy either East or South. Having borne the brunt of battle in Pea Ridge and at other times honorably acquitting ourselves before the enemy and having been thanked by Maj Gen Pope in a special order for the rapidity of our movements and being possessed of courage and disipline - qualities essential to success, which we are anxious to devote to our country's cause, and, which cannot be here for the want of an opportunity is one reason Secondary to this desire is the unpleasant relation existing between the officers and those of the State of Missouri under which we are serving. It is such as will lead to perfect demoralization and the loss of all our effectiveness and the loss of all the aid we might render to our country. If this cannot be done we ask to be brigaded and a United States Brig Gen of Vols place in command. That confidence may be restored and justice done to the officers <hr /> We refer your excellency to Maj Gen Pope Brig Gen White and Jeff C. Davis or to Maj Gen Curtis and A. A. G. Jno C Kelton Washington. M. S. Barnes Colonel 37th Ills Vols Charles Black Lt. Colonel " " " H. N. Frisbie Major " " " L F Humeston Surgeon " " " E A Clark Assistant " " " " John Murphy Do " " " John H Peck Quarter Master " " " Wm M Bandy Adjutant " " " Captains A Charles W Hawes B Detached C Eugene B Payne D John W Laimbeer E P. B. Rust F E B Messer G George R Bell H Herman Wolferd J Ransom Kennicott K William Black 1st Lt [A] on Recruiting service [B] F A Jones [C] on Recruiting service [D] M Johnston [E] Charles N Dey [F] Gallio H Faberman [G] M F Atkinson [H] Joseph Eaton [K] N B Hicks <hr /> 2nd Lt Wm H Biglow D L Ash Detached Lt Moran Henry L Smith W Warren Doty C H Newton W C Wilson Detached at Ozark as Prov Marshal Vacant <hr /> Petition for Removal of the 37th Regt Ills Vols to the Enemy's Country Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource M. S. Barnes and others to Edwin M. Stanton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504227 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. The officers of the 37th Regt of Illinois Volunteers Respectfuly ask to be immediately transfered from this district to active service before the enemy either East or South. Having borne the brunt of battle in Pea Ridge and at other times honorably acquitting ourselves before the enemy and having been thanked by Maj Gen Pope in a special order for the rapidity of our movements and being possessed of courage and disipline - qualities essential to success, which we are anxious to devote to our country's cause, and, which cannot be here for the want of an opportunity is one reason Secondary to this desire is the unpleasant relation existing between the officers and those of the State of Missouri under which we are serving. It is such as will lead to perfect demoralization and the loss of all our effectiveness and the loss of all the aid we might render to our country. If this cannot be done we ask to be brigaded and a United States Brig Gen of Vols place in command. That confidence may be restored and justice done to the officers <hr /> We refer your excellency to Maj Gen Pope Brig Gen White and Jeff C. Davis or to Maj Gen Curtis and A. A. G. Jno C Kelton Washington. M. S. Barnes Colonel 37th Ills Vols Charles Black Lt. Colonel " " " H. N. Frisbie Major " " " L F Humeston Surgeon " " " E A Clark Assistant " " " " John Murphy Do " " " John H Peck Quarter Master " " " Wm M Bandy Adjutant " " " Captains A Charles W Hawes B Detached C Eugene B Payne D John W Laimbeer E P. B. Rust F E B Messer G George R Bell H Herman Wolferd J Ransom Kennicott K William Black 1st Lt [A] on Recruiting service [B] F A Jones [C] on Recruiting service [D] M Johnston [E] Charles N Dey [F] Gallio H Faberman [G] M F Atkinson [H] Joseph Eaton [K] N B Hicks <hr /> 2nd Lt Wm H Biglow D L Ash Detached Lt Moran Henry L Smith W Warren Doty C H Newton W C Wilson Detached at Ozark as Prov Marshal Vacant <hr /> Petition for Removal of the 37th Regt Ills Vols to the Enemy's Country 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/3f9bd84a1f35893a3ddad864ac1a6901.pdf 4c308a48bf57aa92fe51b4e118096d01 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504228 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/4e180f418fc8d9bc6757c1614562bfe5.pdf dc1d7f6bb8e9fac6ab32ea5cffb478c8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. August the 22d 1862 Hon Mr Yeats I take the Liberty to write a few lines to you Concurning Mr William Elsberry and family, he has inlisted in the Armey and his Wife is verry mutch Dissadisfyde his wife and Child is Boath Sick and for hur sake we write believing you to bee a Man of humane feeling will you release him for hur sake knowing if he has to go that he will leave familey in verry destitute Surcamstancis he Inlisted without taking things into Sonsidesation <hr /> propperly in what Surcamstancis he was leaving his familye in and we beleave that he wood do no good in the Armey under the presant Surcamstancis not Douting his loyalty at tall if we did we wood bee the last ones to [intersead?] for him in hur behalf and If you will release him from Survice write Amediatley before being Swore in to the united States Survice the Company is at Decatre Macon Couny Ills he is in Capt McClurgs Company pleas write Direct to Sarah A Leighty Maroa Macon County ills yours with respect <hr /> Sarah A Leighty Flory Jane Harris <hr /> Ansd Sept 20 62 Sarah A Leighty Maroa Macon Co Aug 25 62 Wants William Ellsberry discharged from service No aurthority Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sarah A. Leighty to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504229 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. August the 22d 1862 Hon Mr Yeats I take the Liberty to write a few lines to you Concurning Mr William Elsberry and family, he has inlisted in the Armey and his Wife is verry mutch Dissadisfyde his wife and Child is Boath Sick and for hur sake we write believing you to bee a Man of humane feeling will you release him for hur sake knowing if he has to go that he will leave familey in verry destitute Surcamstancis he Inlisted without taking things into Sonsidesation <hr /> propperly in what Surcamstancis he was leaving his familye in and we beleave that he wood do no good in the Armey under the presant Surcamstancis not Douting his loyalty at tall if we did we wood bee the last ones to [intersead?] for him in hur behalf and If you will release him from Survice write Amediatley before being Swore in to the united States Survice the Company is at Decatre Macon Couny Ills he is in Capt McClurgs Company pleas write Direct to Sarah A Leighty Maroa Macon County ills yours with respect <hr /> Sarah A Leighty Flory Jane Harris <hr /> Ansd Sept 20 62 Sarah A Leighty Maroa Macon Co Aug 25 62 Wants William Ellsberry discharged from service No aurthority 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/988e2da431b55328c5106cbf02c2b8f9.pdf c794657388449f086527f6cbde078b98 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource M. H. Fales to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504230 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/440e94af6477adc34b587367d756ecf8.pdf 3b0ec0982675c614dbdbd73266ac75ea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R. L. Smith and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504231 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/0fcc6ecbf1beff2486031d13142e87da.pdf ecf4e392d6b107c6e87214700232a7f2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Aug 25 1862 Maj. Gen Wright Louisville Ky. Gen-I send you a splendid Regiment to night direct to Louisville. I assure you I will do every thing I can to expedite movement of our troops. One of our new Regiments is at Bind's Point-one reaches St Louis to night and two reaches Cairo to night. Rich'd Yates Governor <hr /> Telegram Gov Yates to Gen Wright Informing of forwarding of troops and movement of others to Cairo. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Horatio Wright Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504232 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Aug 25 1862 Maj. Gen Wright Louisville Ky. Gen-I send you a splendid Regiment to night direct to Louisville. I assure you I will do every thing I can to expedite movement of our troops. One of our new Regiments is at Bind's Point-one reaches St Louis to night and two reaches Cairo to night. Rich'd Yates Governor <hr /> Telegram Gov Yates to Gen Wright Informing of forwarding of troops and movement of others to Cairo. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c190b70fe56b4a8ccaba198f4cea5a20.pdf 611ac5473b85d9199398e78fc63a55c8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. Truman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504233 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/13a9b8c241d7c1f83faf7c8c10ed561f.pdf 9852bf8fba80436c17fcb39d1d63c8b9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ills. Aug 25th 1862 Hon. E. M. Stanton Sec. of War Washington D. C. The Board of Trade and War Committee of Chicago have responded to the call of the Government in men and means, and have by generous bounties induced the formation of three Regiments. They and one of said Regiments very much desire Capt. Geo. B. Hoge, of Co. F. 25th Missouri to take the post of Lieut. Colonel in said Regiment. He is the son of a noble lady of our State who has given near all of her time without charge to the relief of our sick and <hr /> wounded. Will you oblige me very much by suffering Capt Hoge to take the place? Richd Yates Governor. See dispatch to J. B. Farwell Chicago in connection with this. Telegram Gov Yates to Secy War Asking leave to appoint Capt Hoge 25th Mo vols to Lieut Colonelcy of one of the Board of trade Regiments. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Edwin M. Stanton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504234 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ills. Aug 25th 1862 Hon. E. M. Stanton Sec. of War Washington D. C. The Board of Trade and War Committee of Chicago have responded to the call of the Government in men and means, and have by generous bounties induced the formation of three Regiments. They and one of said Regiments very much desire Capt. Geo. B. Hoge, of Co. F. 25th Missouri to take the post of Lieut. Colonel in said Regiment. He is the son of a noble lady of our State who has given near all of her time without charge to the relief of our sick and <hr /> wounded. Will you oblige me very much by suffering Capt Hoge to take the place? Richd Yates Governor. See dispatch to J. B. Farwell Chicago in connection with this. Telegram Gov Yates to Secy War Asking leave to appoint Capt Hoge 25th Mo vols to Lieut Colonelcy of one of the Board of trade Regiments. 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/91e02e357449cac8786aa800f9edc541.pdf 496ffad69b93ecb95b90b3601f7c6876 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sherman House Chicago August 25th 1862 Gov Richard Yates Dr Sir Several day since I received from you notice of my recommendation for appointment as assistant Surgeon in the 14th Illinois with an order for my examination &c At about the same time I received from Col McMurtry of the 102d the appointment of Surgeon of his Regiment. I immediately started for Chicago and have just got through with my examination - The Board of Medical Examiners have seen fit to place me upon the grade of Assistant Surgeon assuring me however that my standing with the Board is at least two grades higher than some who are now Regimental Surgeons <hr /> I expect within a few days to present to you such recommendations from the officers & men of the 102d Regiment and also from the citizens of Knox County as will justify you in appointing me Surgeon of the 102d Regiment not withstanding this decision of the Medical Board If I fail to do so however or if you are governed entirely by the decision of Said Board you will please cause my commission to be made out as assistant Surgeon of the 14th Regiment - My brother the Editor of Menard Index at Petersburg may perhaps call upon you in relation to this matter as I have written to him by this mail - I am your Obt Servant Wm Hamilton of Oneida Knox Co Illinois <hr /> Wm Hamilton Oneida, Knox Co. Ill. Aug. 25. Passed as asst Surgeon but two grades higher than the ordinary [illegible] Wants to be surgeon; has been recommended for asst. Surgeon in 14th Ill. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Hamilton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504235 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. Sherman House Chicago August 25th 1862 Gov Richard Yates Dr Sir Several day since I received from you notice of my recommendation for appointment as assistant Surgeon in the 14th Illinois with an order for my examination &c At about the same time I received from Col McMurtry of the 102d the appointment of Surgeon of his Regiment. I immediately started for Chicago and have just got through with my examination - The Board of Medical Examiners have seen fit to place me upon the grade of Assistant Surgeon assuring me however that my standing with the Board is at least two grades higher than some who are now Regimental Surgeons <hr /> I expect within a few days to present to you such recommendations from the officers & men of the 102d Regiment and also from the citizens of Knox County as will justify you in appointing me Surgeon of the 102d Regiment not withstanding this decision of the Medical Board If I fail to do so however or if you are governed entirely by the decision of Said Board you will please cause my commission to be made out as assistant Surgeon of the 14th Regiment - My brother the Editor of Menard Index at Petersburg may perhaps call upon you in relation to this matter as I have written to him by this mail - I am your Obt Servant Wm Hamilton of Oneida Knox Co Illinois <hr /> Wm Hamilton Oneida, Knox Co. Ill. Aug. 25. Passed as asst Surgeon but two grades higher than the ordinary [illegible] Wants to be surgeon; has been recommended for asst. Surgeon in 14th Ill. 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/991029e84aa932b62af9b1d49a45efb1.pdf 3757427edf98f5034cdd34b5f661c7e5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. S. Allard to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504236 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/42615c62d64c257ce5ce07a29bfef99f.pdf ac85fbbc09d0f77626dab7ae8f1b0144 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John C. Augustus to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504237 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