180 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8021d2a7bda346f7bdefaca353f7377a.pdf 8369d2f8ef8d39fd4bbf449984715d17 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 05 (Undated) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Petition of Cyrus Houghton and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-XX -XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503367 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/325a9fa67ca6275a048fafa86a1e557a.pdf 552d36fa0c1fa1f7284c81d9ce1b2367 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John W. Meacham to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503368 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 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/e20e3deda202371b57761a099237b95b.pdf ba8e686728a890512391f44772baa050 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jackson Tenn Jany 2 1863 Governor Yates Sir Last evening a courier arrived bringing us the good news that Gen Sullivan, who left Trenton a few days since, with a force of some 5,000, met the rebel Col Forrest, with a force of 8,000, yesterday morning, 30 miles N.E. from Jackson -- fought him 4 hours, & whiped him severely Gen Sullivan took 2 Cols, 2 A.D.C.s, 300 prisoners, 800 stand of armes, 300 Horses & 6 pieces Artillery. The rebel Col Napier was Killed. Col Remicker of the 122 Ills, was wounded -- our loss slight. Other particulars not [illegible]. I start for the battle field with necessaries for the wounded this morning. I will forward particulars on my return. I enclose Gen Grants order in reference to the disgraceful surrender of Holly Springs by Col Murphy of the 8th Wis. -- showing the deep mortification of our Commanding Gen. On Tuesday 30th Dec, I sent by courier to Columbus, a report of the previous week. We are yet without a mail or papers -- 17th Dec being the last. We hope by <hr /> Monday next communication with Columbus will be opened, & that we will get our back mail. All quiet in Jackson. Respectfully Your Obt Sert T.P. Robb State agt. <hr /> T.P. Robb Jackson Jany 2nd 63. Report of fight with Col. Forrest (rebel) "Reports" 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 T. P. Robb to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503369 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. Jackson Tenn Jany 2 1863 Governor Yates Sir Last evening a courier arrived bringing us the good news that Gen Sullivan, who left Trenton a few days since, with a force of some 5,000, met the rebel Col Forrest, with a force of 8,000, yesterday morning, 30 miles N.E. from Jackson -- fought him 4 hours, & whiped him severely Gen Sullivan took 2 Cols, 2 A.D.C.s, 300 prisoners, 800 stand of armes, 300 Horses & 6 pieces Artillery. The rebel Col Napier was Killed. Col Remicker of the 122 Ills, was wounded -- our loss slight. Other particulars not [illegible]. I start for the battle field with necessaries for the wounded this morning. I will forward particulars on my return. I enclose Gen Grants order in reference to the disgraceful surrender of Holly Springs by Col Murphy of the 8th Wis. -- showing the deep mortification of our Commanding Gen. On Tuesday 30th Dec, I sent by courier to Columbus, a report of the previous week. We are yet without a mail or papers -- 17th Dec being the last. We hope by <hr /> Monday next communication with Columbus will be opened, & that we will get our back mail. All quiet in Jackson. Respectfully Your Obt Sert T.P. Robb State agt. <hr /> T.P. Robb Jackson Jany 2nd 63. Report of fight with Col. Forrest (rebel) "Reports" 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/f37bbdbf1eaa8f6c598fbde151de0be5.pdf 03868b3494fc639b9020a182276c45e2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters Illinois Troops Camp Douglas January 2d 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois. Governor, I have the honor to inform you that in view of the expiration of my term of service and before retiring, I addressed a letter upon important matters to Brig. Gen'l. L. Thomas, Adjutant General of the Army, but as I have yet no reply and being about to be mustered out of service I take the liberty of enclosing a copy of the same to your Excellency. I have indulged the reasonable supposition that is was the duty of all officers, whether State, or Federal, to bring to the notice of the proper depart over <hr /> ments important matters pertaining to the service and especially to protect the Government (our Government) from excessive expenditures and unnecessary waste. This is not the only instance in my experience where such action meets with no response. I take the liberty also of enclosing a copy of a communication of James. L. Stack Jr. Atty for H. Graves upon the subject of the occupation of the part of the ground on which Camp Douglas is located, and referred to the Board of Officers of which I was President, but upon which I do not feel authorized to act. Thanking your Excellency for your uniform, kind consideration, I am with sentiments of high regard Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Joseph H Tucker Col. 69th Regt Ills. Vols. <hr />Col. Jos. H Tucker Chicago Jany 2nd 63. Enclosing copies of certain communications addressed to War Department in rel. to damage done to private property in and around Camp Douglas. Examine & 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 Joseph H. Tucker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503370 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. Head Quarters Illinois Troops Camp Douglas January 2d 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois. Governor, I have the honor to inform you that in view of the expiration of my term of service and before retiring, I addressed a letter upon important matters to Brig. Gen'l. L. Thomas, Adjutant General of the Army, but as I have yet no reply and being about to be mustered out of service I take the liberty of enclosing a copy of the same to your Excellency. I have indulged the reasonable supposition that is was the duty of all officers, whether State, or Federal, to bring to the notice of the proper depart over <hr /> ments important matters pertaining to the service and especially to protect the Government (our Government) from excessive expenditures and unnecessary waste. This is not the only instance in my experience where such action meets with no response. I take the liberty also of enclosing a copy of a communication of James. L. Stack Jr. Atty for H. Graves upon the subject of the occupation of the part of the ground on which Camp Douglas is located, and referred to the Board of Officers of which I was President, but upon which I do not feel authorized to act. Thanking your Excellency for your uniform, kind consideration, I am with sentiments of high regard Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Joseph H Tucker Col. 69th Regt Ills. Vols. <hr />Col. Jos. H Tucker Chicago Jany 2nd 63. Enclosing copies of certain communications addressed to War Department in rel. to damage done to private property in and around Camp Douglas. Examine & 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/9ae43b16be1c6d06536f91199446d0b3.pdf 69bf1c8978a70f0eb90f01b0d4506c54 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. F. Lynch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503371 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 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/cfdcf5d17df11f38f8acf41630daf11d.pdf 74b561e92bc0bc5cdd266555a1284873 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Armington Tazewell Co Ills January th 3. 1863 Dear Sir Gov Yates their is a call for Officer to command colard regiments Sir I have bin in the sevise since Augest 1861 til June 1863 was discharged from a wond at the battle of Stone river i recoverd from it and i would humbly ask for a col or Major commision in a colard regiment i have bin a vounteer in the 88 reg Ills vol i have bin thoroughly <hr /> Drilled under Wm. P. Carlin, Col of the 38 reg. Ills vol yours Truly John N. Lamon Explain to him <hr /> Lamon John N. Armington, Ills Jany 3r 1864 Has served as a private in 88th Regt. wishes a position in Colored Regt. Was wounded at battle of Stone River” Executive Office Jany 8 1864 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 N. Lamon to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503372 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. Armington Tazewell Co Ills January th 3. 1863 Dear Sir Gov Yates their is a call for Officer to command colard regiments Sir I have bin in the sevise since Augest 1861 til June 1863 was discharged from a wond at the battle of Stone river i recoverd from it and i would humbly ask for a col or Major commision in a colard regiment i have bin a vounteer in the 88 reg Ills vol i have bin thoroughly <hr /> Drilled under Wm. P. Carlin, Col of the 38 reg. Ills vol yours Truly John N. Lamon Explain to him <hr /> Lamon John N. Armington, Ills Jany 3r 1864 Has served as a private in 88th Regt. wishes a position in Colored Regt. Was wounded at battle of Stone River” Executive Office Jany 8 1864 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/1216cebc061d6d1bc7baf6f3ac4dcf78.pdf d4a77444e0a91e4e4876bf01c7347ad3 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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. B. Harris to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503373 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 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/14f4c3e60bfdad447c1562ff7eef1570.pdf be84eda1dcc317932f1cc41b562e078d 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 Findley Paull to Jesse K. Dubois Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503374 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 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/427e320aa5501a87b6408cdeee857ddd.pdf 17c3fcd0a913e27ac6ad4e5b087bff6d 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 Lindsay to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503375 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 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/ec031a8ee4eb62c5ef5ff9e68bfad982.pdf 0127c8ad48517ca0945ec6febbaf0cd3 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 Chandler Richards and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503376 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 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/02dcb39f61f5b79a05c59273651b349e.pdf f4354736e1781041127ac0433bf9ea78 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 G. Watson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503377 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 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/7c95cf9f8da5e6967f6ee20c49c43497.pdf 373502c9664d6235a4419c3d2431ba19 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Post Office, Chicago, Ill., Jany 5th 1863. My Dear Sir As Gov. Yates, at the present time, must be overwhelmed with business of the gravest moment, I write you rather than him, for the purpose of having you solicit him in my behalf, to order the removal to one of the Military Hospitals in this city of Silas D. Pearson, private of Co. C. 72 Ill. Infantry, now in the Hospital at Mound City Ill. Pearson is afflicted with rheumatism, and has been in hospital for nearly three months. His recovery is doubtful, He has friends in this city, and thinks if he could be brought where he could see his family and receive their ministrations, he would certainly get well. If he cannot, he fully believes he will die. I am very anxious that he should be transferred, if it is possible to have it done, and you will oblige me personally by interesting yourself in the matter, and advising me of the result. Truly Yours J.L.Scripps Jos K. C. Forrest Col & A.D.C. <hr /> Write letter asking [be transfered?] to [illegible] Attended to Done J.L. Scripps Chicago Ills. Jan 5th 1863 Asks that Silas D. Pearson private of Co.C. 72nd Ills. Inft be removed to military Hospital in Chicago 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 L. Scripps to Joseph K. C. Forrest Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503378 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. Post Office, Chicago, Ill., Jany 5th 1863. My Dear Sir As Gov. Yates, at the present time, must be overwhelmed with business of the gravest moment, I write you rather than him, for the purpose of having you solicit him in my behalf, to order the removal to one of the Military Hospitals in this city of Silas D. Pearson, private of Co. C. 72 Ill. Infantry, now in the Hospital at Mound City Ill. Pearson is afflicted with rheumatism, and has been in hospital for nearly three months. His recovery is doubtful, He has friends in this city, and thinks if he could be brought where he could see his family and receive their ministrations, he would certainly get well. If he cannot, he fully believes he will die. I am very anxious that he should be transferred, if it is possible to have it done, and you will oblige me personally by interesting yourself in the matter, and advising me of the result. Truly Yours J.L.Scripps Jos K. C. Forrest Col & A.D.C. <hr /> Write letter asking [be transfered?] to [illegible] Attended to Done J.L. Scripps Chicago Ills. Jan 5th 1863 Asks that Silas D. Pearson private of Co.C. 72nd Ills. Inft be removed to military Hospital in Chicago 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/59a5528df94218cce6a6e46294785472.pdf 32c9bc94ed19a88e60fdfce6e8ae2316 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Corinth Miss Jan. 6th 1863 Gov. Yates. Sir, I take the present opertynity to inform you of the present condition of my self and famley. I left a Wife and 7 children and enlisted to fight for my country. there was plenty of men ready to see that the famleys of soldiers did not suffer. as soon as I was sworn in the service, also many others, no man new any thing about the famleys at all. it is now six months since we received any pay - evry leter I receive from my wife she complaines of her necscesitys. I have served ever since the 25th of July 1861. I have been in every batle that the 7th reg has been into, amounting to severl <hr /> I have never been to the hospitle yet, alltho my constitution is considerablely impaired. under the present circumstances and condition of my famley I most humbly and earnestly ask you to release me from the servise so I can take care of my famley, as I understand you to bee the man to aply to, and the man that has the power to dispose of the Ills. troops. as this war is intended to bee a prolonged speculative war, I think men of famleys should be sent home to doo for there famleys, and those men that has been speculating off of the goverment put in the ranks for the next 17 months, and see how they would like war then. I have never seen my famley since I enlisted. my wife was sick for three months <hr /> or more and confined to her bed a good part of the time. and I could not get home to see her, and [sick?] yet. you may gess how a man feels that has been away from his famely 17 months nowing that his famely is in a suffering condition, and can not get his little pittaful Sum of 13 dollars per month to send to them. I could sight you to a great deal of intreag in this army. for instance company B of the 7th reg, there is 1 man has not done any duty since the evacuation of corinth 2 for 4 months 2 for 3 mo and cannot get a discharg. they get a set of papers made out evry month, but all prevailes nothing. the company musters 50 men for pay and 21 is all for duty that there is the rest is on detatched duty and at the hospitle. <hr /> Since Fort Donalson batle 350 men is all can be raised for duty at Pitsburgh battle and at corinth about the same. I received a leter from my famely to day and my wife says she has not been able to get any winter clothes or shoes for the famely. I would like you to answer this leter if you please. yours respectfully R. A. Crites Co B. 7 <hr /> Co. B. 7th Regt. R. A. Crites Corinth Miss. Jan. 6th 1863 Says his family is in a suffering condition - that he has received no pay for six months, and prays that he may be discharged. Trusts that his letter will be answered. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 10, Folder 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 R. A. Crites to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503379 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. Corinth Miss Jan. 6th 1863 Gov. Yates. Sir, I take the present opertynity to inform you of the present condition of my self and famley. I left a Wife and 7 children and enlisted to fight for my country. there was plenty of men ready to see that the famleys of soldiers did not suffer. as soon as I was sworn in the service, also many others, no man new any thing about the famleys at all. it is now six months since we received any pay - evry leter I receive from my wife she complaines of her necscesitys. I have served ever since the 25th of July 1861. I have been in every batle that the 7th reg has been into, amounting to severl <hr /> I have never been to the hospitle yet, alltho my constitution is considerablely impaired. under the present circumstances and condition of my famley I most humbly and earnestly ask you to release me from the servise so I can take care of my famley, as I understand you to bee the man to aply to, and the man that has the power to dispose of the Ills. troops. as this war is intended to bee a prolonged speculative war, I think men of famleys should be sent home to doo for there famleys, and those men that has been speculating off of the goverment put in the ranks for the next 17 months, and see how they would like war then. I have never seen my famley since I enlisted. my wife was sick for three months <hr /> or more and confined to her bed a good part of the time. and I could not get home to see her, and [sick?] yet. you may gess how a man feels that has been away from his famely 17 months nowing that his famely is in a suffering condition, and can not get his little pittaful Sum of 13 dollars per month to send to them. I could sight you to a great deal of intreag in this army. for instance company B of the 7th reg, there is 1 man has not done any duty since the evacuation of corinth 2 for 4 months 2 for 3 mo and cannot get a discharg. they get a set of papers made out evry month, but all prevailes nothing. the company musters 50 men for pay and 21 is all for duty that there is the rest is on detatched duty and at the hospitle. <hr /> Since Fort Donalson batle 350 men is all can be raised for duty at Pitsburgh battle and at corinth about the same. I received a leter from my famely to day and my wife says she has not been able to get any winter clothes or shoes for the famely. I would like you to answer this leter if you please. yours respectfully R. A. Crites Co B. 7 <hr /> Co. B. 7th Regt. R. A. Crites Corinth Miss. Jan. 6th 1863 Says his family is in a suffering condition - that he has received no pay for six months, and prays that he may be discharged. Trusts that his letter will be answered. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d977b8c62e3dc4c9b90190b61ae18fa7.pdf a30c324455ea843a8f8ee5f8474281a5 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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. B. Burrows to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503380 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 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/ce49a0be04d8f523cb86eb7e7890b88a.pdf 8517b053d88ad8891b6422ea3032084b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Helena Ark Jan 6th 1863 Governor Yates Sir I have been with my Husband since the 25th of August and he has been sick since the middle of July. he has been at the Hospital at Mound City since the first of Sept and when we came back to his Regiment he could scarcely walk but he was so tired of staying to the Hospital that he told the Doctor he was well and they discharged him from the Hospital. now I ask you for my sake and the for the sake of the life of my Husband on whom depends the support of myself and babe to Intercede for me. Oh if I could only see you and tell you my situation <hr /> I know you would help me the doctors here wants him to go back to the Hospital this he refuses to do it has taken all of his earnings to pay the expences since I have been with him. he does not know I am writing to you altho I told him I would do so he said it would be foolishness I tell him I have often saw you and heard you talk in Jacksonville and I new you had a tender heart. I will beseech you and I will continually prey god that you will get him honorabely discharged. I wish you to write to me. Mrs. S. A. Low 9th Reg Ills Cavalry Compay M. Helena Ark my Husbands name is Joseph. N. Low I feare you have so many calls of this kind that you will over look this I ask you to take 5 minutes to meditate. it is useless to say any more I anxiously await an answer from you. Yours &c. Mrs. S. A. Low <hr /> 9th Regt. Ills. Cav. Mrs S. A. Low Helena Ark. Jan 6th 1863. Says her husband has been ill for a long time past, and is unable to stand the hardships of the Service. Encloses a certificate showing that he has been discharged from the Hopital, as being able for duty, but she says that he is not. Prays that his case may be looked into. <hr /> U. S. General Hospital. Mound City, Ills., Oct. 17th 1862. J. N. Low of Co. M 9 Regt., Ill. Cav Vols., is this day discharged from Hospital, cured, and will report forthwith to his company commander for duty. E. C. Franklin Surgeon U. S. A. <hr /> Office of Provost Marshal General, Head Quarters Army S. W. Helena Ark Sep 1 1862. Pass W Sunderland & love Mound City By Order of Brigadier General Steele, J. A. McKenzie Capt. Provost Marshal General and A. D. C. Per. Liet. H. Lenesay Ass't. 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 S. A. Low to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503381 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. Helena Ark Jan 6th 1863 Governor Yates Sir I have been with my Husband since the 25th of August and he has been sick since the middle of July. he has been at the Hospital at Mound City since the first of Sept and when we came back to his Regiment he could scarcely walk but he was so tired of staying to the Hospital that he told the Doctor he was well and they discharged him from the Hospital. now I ask you for my sake and the for the sake of the life of my Husband on whom depends the support of myself and babe to Intercede for me. Oh if I could only see you and tell you my situation <hr /> I know you would help me the doctors here wants him to go back to the Hospital this he refuses to do it has taken all of his earnings to pay the expences since I have been with him. he does not know I am writing to you altho I told him I would do so he said it would be foolishness I tell him I have often saw you and heard you talk in Jacksonville and I new you had a tender heart. I will beseech you and I will continually prey god that you will get him honorabely discharged. I wish you to write to me. Mrs. S. A. Low 9th Reg Ills Cavalry Compay M. Helena Ark my Husbands name is Joseph. N. Low I feare you have so many calls of this kind that you will over look this I ask you to take 5 minutes to meditate. it is useless to say any more I anxiously await an answer from you. Yours &c. Mrs. S. A. Low <hr /> 9th Regt. Ills. Cav. Mrs S. A. Low Helena Ark. Jan 6th 1863. Says her husband has been ill for a long time past, and is unable to stand the hardships of the Service. Encloses a certificate showing that he has been discharged from the Hopital, as being able for duty, but she says that he is not. Prays that his case may be looked into. <hr /> U. S. General Hospital. Mound City, Ills., Oct. 17th 1862. J. N. Low of Co. M 9 Regt., Ill. Cav Vols., is this day discharged from Hospital, cured, and will report forthwith to his company commander for duty. E. C. Franklin Surgeon U. S. A. <hr /> Office of Provost Marshal General, Head Quarters Army S. W. Helena Ark Sep 1 1862. Pass W Sunderland & love Mound City By Order of Brigadier General Steele, J. A. McKenzie Capt. Provost Marshal General and A. D. C. Per. Liet. H. Lenesay Ass't. 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/c6dbbd7d6272ab6d8a7b66eba8d4467c.pdf 5d3de2543f3e11ca4f9f023c64cb706a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago. Jan 7th 63 Govenor Yates Honerable Sir I take the privelege of adressing you a few lines concerning our Civil authorties in Chicago I mean our police and comisioners hopeing you will not think it a step of impropiety for a lady to do so my complaints is as follows first they arrest boys from 12 to 14 years of age and they go to there condemed cells and tell them that the thief and Highwaymen and murderer are pictured in there countnance and not only Say so to the boys but to there distracted parents Such expressions from officers who are employed to protect <hr /> our citizens and our rights Such talk to youths will only encourage them in there bad carere we think and I think and thousands of others that these police ought to be removed or some honest relible man Sent to govern them and Secondly poor unfourtunly drunken men who labor hard for there familys dayly and are arested to our police Station houses and if they hoping to ask for a drink of water are knocked down and kicked into there cells and called most abusive names not proper for a lady to pen and also lanuage for not proper for officers to use I see in the Chicago times of the 5th ints where Govenor Seymore of New York had called the police comisnors to Albany to bring them to an <hr /> ancount for the misconduc of the New York city police, witch cannot excell the misconduct of our own police there is a Jew on the Secrete police who goes to the amorys and bails out poor unfourtanate wimon and men for $5.00 and $10 dollars witch he divides with the Capt of police and Sargents when this Jew and the captains gets short of funds they go and arest unfourtunate men and wimon then this Jew will stay around the prison till late hours and all them that has dimond rings and money he will bail them out these are just Slight complaints to some depridations our officers do and I hope you will carefuly look over this and will administer Justice to our great and noble city <hr /> third and last I have said anything about our thiefing Officers when parties are arested there money is taken away from them and left at the gate and when the prisoner is locked up a part of the money is abstracted from there pockett books and when the prisoner ask for there money in the morning they will say part of the money is gone he will then ask the Officer for it then the officer in reply will Say get out that is all you had I will conclude hear with my best Wishes and thanks for the Service you have bestowed upon the country and State and hope you will intercede in behalf of the citizens of Chicago I am your Humble Servant Mrs T H Thornton Mich Ave <hr /> Mrs. T. H. Thornton Chicago. Jan. 7th 1863. Makes the complaint that the police officers of that City do not treat their prisoners humanely, and asks that the matter be looked into. Resply returned to the Executive Dept. Civil business L. AAG MS (File) Recd. A. G. O. Govr Jany. 26, 63 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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  T. H. Thornton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503382 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. Chicago. Jan 7th 63 Govenor Yates Honerable Sir I take the privelege of adressing you a few lines concerning our Civil authorties in Chicago I mean our police and comisioners hopeing you will not think it a step of impropiety for a lady to do so my complaints is as follows first they arrest boys from 12 to 14 years of age and they go to there condemed cells and tell them that the thief and Highwaymen and murderer are pictured in there countnance and not only Say so to the boys but to there distracted parents Such expressions from officers who are employed to protect <hr /> our citizens and our rights Such talk to youths will only encourage them in there bad carere we think and I think and thousands of others that these police ought to be removed or some honest relible man Sent to govern them and Secondly poor unfourtunly drunken men who labor hard for there familys dayly and are arested to our police Station houses and if they hoping to ask for a drink of water are knocked down and kicked into there cells and called most abusive names not proper for a lady to pen and also lanuage for not proper for officers to use I see in the Chicago times of the 5th ints where Govenor Seymore of New York had called the police comisnors to Albany to bring them to an <hr /> ancount for the misconduc of the New York city police, witch cannot excell the misconduct of our own police there is a Jew on the Secrete police who goes to the amorys and bails out poor unfourtanate wimon and men for $5.00 and $10 dollars witch he divides with the Capt of police and Sargents when this Jew and the captains gets short of funds they go and arest unfourtunate men and wimon then this Jew will stay around the prison till late hours and all them that has dimond rings and money he will bail them out these are just Slight complaints to some depridations our officers do and I hope you will carefuly look over this and will administer Justice to our great and noble city <hr /> third and last I have said anything about our thiefing Officers when parties are arested there money is taken away from them and left at the gate and when the prisoner is locked up a part of the money is abstracted from there pockett books and when the prisoner ask for there money in the morning they will say part of the money is gone he will then ask the Officer for it then the officer in reply will Say get out that is all you had I will conclude hear with my best Wishes and thanks for the Service you have bestowed upon the country and State and hope you will intercede in behalf of the citizens of Chicago I am your Humble Servant Mrs T H Thornton Mich Ave <hr /> Mrs. T. H. Thornton Chicago. Jan. 7th 1863. Makes the complaint that the police officers of that City do not treat their prisoners humanely, and asks that the matter be looked into. Resply returned to the Executive Dept. Civil business L. AAG MS (File) Recd. A. G. O. Govr Jany. 26, 63 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/1a67ee97f0e0054d60b7e68433d42d60.pdf 4068f0fa2bfe7aa32a77fb710e81f6df 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 William N. Kean to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503383 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 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/eb21a1a575c349e52d300bcd30bbea47.pdf 38c56c521a820f05e43ce9598a6f6e60 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 Griffin Wilgus and Joseph Barber to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503384 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 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/751d54eed1522aa6bcd9e1cf90706095.pdf 8f875b451a14eb65a1444aa1eb1c2883 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville, Jan. 7th, 1863. Hon R. Yates Dear Sir, my only apology for asking you (in the multitude of your pressing engagements) to forward this document for us, is first because I know Col. Hall is one of your firm friends, & secondly with your endorsement I feel assured it will receive the consideration to which it is justly entitled. You know best the direction it should take to insure success. Permit me to add, in no "matter of course" way that I heartily endorse your "message". Will it be printed in Pamphlet form? If so I want to take all I can for distribution in the Army - will gladly pay for them. I feel especially glad of your allusion to a "Soldier's Home", you may remember that we talked of this among the sick & wounded at "Shiloh", and it has frequently been a theme in camp life. Follow it up. They wont have the heart to deny you, & the gratitude of faithful yet friendly thousands will reward you. You could not ask a more fitting monument than the "Soldiers Home" Truly Your's Wm J. Rutledge Chaplain 14th Ill. Inft. <hr /> 14th Ills. Inft. Done Wm J. Rutledge, Chaplain Jacksonville Jan. 7th 1863 Desires to have some copies of the recent message sent him. Encloses document, which he desires to have forwarded. 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William J. Rutledge to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503385 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. Jacksonville, Jan. 7th, 1863. Hon R. Yates Dear Sir, my only apology for asking you (in the multitude of your pressing engagements) to forward this document for us, is first because I know Col. Hall is one of your firm friends, & secondly with your endorsement I feel assured it will receive the consideration to which it is justly entitled. You know best the direction it should take to insure success. Permit me to add, in no "matter of course" way that I heartily endorse your "message". Will it be printed in Pamphlet form? If so I want to take all I can for distribution in the Army - will gladly pay for them. I feel especially glad of your allusion to a "Soldier's Home", you may remember that we talked of this among the sick & wounded at "Shiloh", and it has frequently been a theme in camp life. Follow it up. They wont have the heart to deny you, & the gratitude of faithful yet friendly thousands will reward you. You could not ask a more fitting monument than the "Soldiers Home" Truly Your's Wm J. Rutledge Chaplain 14th Ill. Inft. <hr /> 14th Ills. Inft. Done Wm J. Rutledge, Chaplain Jacksonville Jan. 7th 1863 Desires to have some copies of the recent message sent him. Encloses document, which he desires to have forwarded. 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/9fb26f646fc4926fdf539ac7b5765e1b.pdf 3d022b30576fad7bdc621111db1bb09e 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 Emery Andrews to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503386 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 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/caa6b4b6aa4e906c49b50c223e289bdf.pdf 65749aa81e09e5730a6e94d1647a8487 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 E. Tinkler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503387 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 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/7318227e22a7fac2e226ae72670c09fa.pdf d91c493596903bfc5aaa724b13b2888f 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 Benjamin B. Pegnam to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503388 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 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/4b9e63ceabb0b97c8614ab11d21cecf3.pdf a255327125e29f5cb52d49e847463793 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 Message of Richard Yates New York Daily Tribune Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503389 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 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/c699cc280a77fee1e1f1500749158412.pdf c94af22329425f7438d712b1a0871560 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Benton Barracks January 8th 1863 Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dr Sir I See in this morning St Louis Democrat a letter from Mr Robb to your excellency in reference to Forrests raid on the Mo & Ohio Rail Road in which Mr Robb does me injustice (not intentially, I presume) He Says that the Reble Commander had quietly taken posession of Trenton - quietly for the reason the force stationed at that place having been moved to Jackson, thus being the case Col Fry the Post Commander had nothing to do but to give up his Sword &c. It is true that all my forces including the Artillary had been ordered to Jackson by Genl Sulevan against my judgment of its propriety. The same order applied to all the Post from Jackson to Columbus leaving those Post without forces to defend them and making them and the Road an easy prise to the enemy Genl Sulivans order to me was to send all my available force with the Artillary to Jackson reserving only the convelesent for gard duty This I done. I had previously made a very strong defence by way of Rifle pots around my Artillary <hr /> by which of my Artillary and men had not ben withdrawn could have whoped Forrest with his whole force But as it was I was compelled to make the best arangment I could I therefore mad my defense at the depot with Cotton Bales and got all my little force there determaned to make the best defense I could when the enemy came - knowing that Forrest was moving towards Trenton I Telegraphed Genl Davies at Columbus on Friday my condition and that I expected an attack [illegible] but he refused to Send any reinforcements notwithstanding he had both men & artillary and Columbus never was in any danger from Forrest. I had my scouts out and they reported to me Forrests movements from which I became satisfied that his movements towards Jackson was only a feint to cover his move on Trenton and the Road above Jackson. On Saterday morning Telegraphed to Genl Sulivan that the enemy lay that night at Spring Creek 20 Miles from Trenton and that he was moving upon me but I got no releaf from that quarter My Scouts reported them within three or four miles advancing upon us I then drew in all my Pickets and gards in and got all my little force within the Brest works and wated the approach of the enemy - At three oclock he made his appearance by a heavy charge in two colums <hr /> with his Cavarly they were hansomly repulsed with considerable loss both in killed and wounded we lost one man killed none wounded his Cavarly then dashed off out of range of our guns he then planted his Batteries and commenced Shelling us we having don all that was possable under the circumstances on consultatn with the officer the surrender was made - Enclosed I send you a statment of the affare published in the M Republican which gives a very correct account of the matter - I confes that I do not understand the propriety of the Consentratn of the forces at Jackson as it was done. But I presum that it was one of those stragetic movements that ordinary men can not fully comperhend I have made this breif explanation to Set myself right with you on the subject Very Respectfully Jacob Fry <hr /> Col. Jac. Fry Benton Barracks Jany 8th 1863 Explanation of a certain statement made in the Report of Maj. Robb of the capture of Holly Springs File "Reports" 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 Jacob Fry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503390 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. Benton Barracks January 8th 1863 Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dr Sir I See in this morning St Louis Democrat a letter from Mr Robb to your excellency in reference to Forrests raid on the Mo & Ohio Rail Road in which Mr Robb does me injustice (not intentially, I presume) He Says that the Reble Commander had quietly taken posession of Trenton - quietly for the reason the force stationed at that place having been moved to Jackson, thus being the case Col Fry the Post Commander had nothing to do but to give up his Sword &c. It is true that all my forces including the Artillary had been ordered to Jackson by Genl Sulevan against my judgment of its propriety. The same order applied to all the Post from Jackson to Columbus leaving those Post without forces to defend them and making them and the Road an easy prise to the enemy Genl Sulivans order to me was to send all my available force with the Artillary to Jackson reserving only the convelesent for gard duty This I done. I had previously made a very strong defence by way of Rifle pots around my Artillary <hr /> by which of my Artillary and men had not ben withdrawn could have whoped Forrest with his whole force But as it was I was compelled to make the best arangment I could I therefore mad my defense at the depot with Cotton Bales and got all my little force there determaned to make the best defense I could when the enemy came - knowing that Forrest was moving towards Trenton I Telegraphed Genl Davies at Columbus on Friday my condition and that I expected an attack [illegible] but he refused to Send any reinforcements notwithstanding he had both men & artillary and Columbus never was in any danger from Forrest. I had my scouts out and they reported to me Forrests movements from which I became satisfied that his movements towards Jackson was only a feint to cover his move on Trenton and the Road above Jackson. On Saterday morning Telegraphed to Genl Sulivan that the enemy lay that night at Spring Creek 20 Miles from Trenton and that he was moving upon me but I got no releaf from that quarter My Scouts reported them within three or four miles advancing upon us I then drew in all my Pickets and gards in and got all my little force within the Brest works and wated the approach of the enemy - At three oclock he made his appearance by a heavy charge in two colums <hr /> with his Cavarly they were hansomly repulsed with considerable loss both in killed and wounded we lost one man killed none wounded his Cavarly then dashed off out of range of our guns he then planted his Batteries and commenced Shelling us we having don all that was possable under the circumstances on consultatn with the officer the surrender was made - Enclosed I send you a statment of the affare published in the M Republican which gives a very correct account of the matter - I confes that I do not understand the propriety of the Consentratn of the forces at Jackson as it was done. But I presum that it was one of those stragetic movements that ordinary men can not fully comperhend I have made this breif explanation to Set myself right with you on the subject Very Respectfully Jacob Fry <hr /> Col. Jac. Fry Benton Barracks Jany 8th 1863 Explanation of a certain statement made in the Report of Maj. Robb of the capture of Holly Springs File "Reports" 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/3b116b79225ead22bbd1328f5f414103.pdf 94ac25adf84686efff5612e1c07ea13a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp of the 27th Ills Three Miles South of Murfreesboro Tenn January 9th 1863 Dear Father and Mother once more with Pleasure I take my pen in hand to drop a few lines to let you know that We are al Right Side Up with cair yet that is my Self and John and Truly hope these few Lines will find you al Enjoying the same Blessing I suppose I was the sole Reprisentive in the late Bloody Engagement of our Patriotic Family al though the 85th may have had some skermishing I have not heard Whether they did or not But our Brigade was in the front During the Entire Engagement and Suffered heavily - for five days your humble Son Played his Part in the Fearful Dramma and came out of it with a Whole Head and Whole Skin al though I was struck severel times with spent Balls and Peices of shell - I Wil now give you some what a Detail of the Affair on the Day after Christmas or rather morning at three o clock we received <hr /> Marching orders with five Days Rations accordingly at sun rise we started for Nolinsville distance fifteen miles whair it was said the Rebels had a strong force under Hardee We had gone but four or five miles when we run on the Enemy Ported across a Creek the Bridge was Burned our Regt was in the advance We waded the Creek and drove the Enemy from his position they having Retreated Back to Nolinsville our Division pushed forward but Jeff. C. Davises Division had gon a diferent Road and Reached Nolinsville at Noon Directly after We routed the enemy at the Creek We heard the Canon a head and pushed foward as fast as We could about Noon it Began to Rain very hard and Wet us al to the skin - We reached Nolinsville at Sun Set the Fight was Stil going on But our Division reinforced Davises and the Rebels fel Back after loosing one Battery and geting Nisely Whiped so Ended the first Day - that night the 27th Was on Picket Guard We stood on top of a Mountain Within a mile of the Rebel Camp it Rained in Torrents al Night We was tired and hungry and had no fires and nothing to Eat but hard crackers and raw Bacon the Weather Was quite cold and for my part I durned near froze <hr /> the next Day We marched about ten miles Bushwhacking with with the Enemy and Shelling the Woods as We Went the Rain comeing Down in Torrents that Night We camped in a nice place it quit raining and We built fires made coffy dried our cloths and Blankets and slept a little the Next Day Was Sunday and We lazed in camp al Day - the Next Morning the Enemy had fallen back to Murfreesboro and We Went a cross to the Murfreesboro Pike distance twelve miles We made the trip to the Pike and to four miles North of Murfreesboro by seven o clock that Night whair We lay on our Arms without Fire at mid Night it comenst Raining like Blazes the Next Morning We started foward a gain but had not gon more than a mile When We run on the Enemy in strong force our Brigade was in front Skirmishers Was Imeaditly thrown out and We took a Position in lign of Battle - the Skirmishing Was very heavy al Day With some heavy Fighting on our Right However We held our position al Day at Night We fel Back about a quarter and Laid on our Arms al Night - in the mean time We had lost al our Rations acept What We had in our Haversacks and by that time it had run out and the Boys Was ofering twenty five cent a peace for hard <hr /> Crackers that Night We killed some Beeves and had for supper and Breakfast fresh Beef With no Salt on the Eventful morning Dec 31st We Was in lign of Battle Before Daylight and Skirmishing Comenst - you Wil bear in mind We are in Sheridans Division Jeff C. Davises Was next on our Right and General Jonsons on the Right of that making Jonsons Division the Extreme Right of the Army Jonson suffered him self to be surprised at Daylight the Enemy made a Dash on him and found his men part of them a sleep his Artilery Horses off geting Watered - the surprise was complete and another [illegible] force Was [Enacted?] over a [illegible] the Enemy captured al of Jonsons Artilery killed and captured haff his men the rest scatered to the four Winds of Heaven - of course then our Right flank was turned the Enemy pushed his forces foward they came on Davises Division on the Right and in front our men gave Way Regiment at a time but they was forced Back they then come down on our Division like a Thousand of Brick We al layed flat down and let the Enemy come Within three hundred yards Whair they planted thair Batterys and opened on us our Division had two Batterys they Ware in Position and opened on the Rebels We ware in front of our Artilery and the <hr /> 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 06 (January 1-15, 1863) 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 Unknown to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503391 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. Camp of the 27th Ills Three Miles South of Murfreesboro Tenn January 9th 1863 Dear Father and Mother once more with Pleasure I take my pen in hand to drop a few lines to let you know that We are al Right Side Up with cair yet that is my Self and John and Truly hope these few Lines will find you al Enjoying the same Blessing I suppose I was the sole Reprisentive in the late Bloody Engagement of our Patriotic Family al though the 85th may have had some skermishing I have not heard Whether they did or not But our Brigade was in the front During the Entire Engagement and Suffered heavily - for five days your humble Son Played his Part in the Fearful Dramma and came out of it with a Whole Head and Whole Skin al though I was struck severel times with spent Balls and Peices of shell - I Wil now give you some what a Detail of the Affair on the Day after Christmas or rather morning at three o clock we received <hr /> Marching orders with five Days Rations accordingly at sun rise we started for Nolinsville distance fifteen miles whair it was said the Rebels had a strong force under Hardee We had gone but four or five miles when we run on the Enemy Ported across a Creek the Bridge was Burned our Regt was in the advance We waded the Creek and drove the Enemy from his position they having Retreated Back to Nolinsville our Division pushed forward but Jeff. C. Davises Division had gon a diferent Road and Reached Nolinsville at Noon Directly after We routed the enemy at the Creek We heard the Canon a head and pushed foward as fast as We could about Noon it Began to Rain very hard and Wet us al to the skin - We reached Nolinsville at Sun Set the Fight was Stil going on But our Division reinforced Davises and the Rebels fel Back after loosing one Battery and geting Nisely Whiped so Ended the first Day - that night the 27th Was on Picket Guard We stood on top of a Mountain Within a mile of the Rebel Camp it Rained in Torrents al Night We was tired and hungry and had no fires and nothing to Eat but hard crackers and raw Bacon the Weather Was quite cold and for my part I durned near froze <hr /> the next Day We marched about ten miles Bushwhacking with with the Enemy and Shelling the Woods as We Went the Rain comeing Down in Torrents that Night We camped in a nice place it quit raining and We built fires made coffy dried our cloths and Blankets and slept a little the Next Day Was Sunday and We lazed in camp al Day - the Next Morning the Enemy had fallen back to Murfreesboro and We Went a cross to the Murfreesboro Pike distance twelve miles We made the trip to the Pike and to four miles North of Murfreesboro by seven o clock that Night whair We lay on our Arms without Fire at mid Night it comenst Raining like Blazes the Next Morning We started foward a gain but had not gon more than a mile When We run on the Enemy in strong force our Brigade was in front Skirmishers Was Imeaditly thrown out and We took a Position in lign of Battle - the Skirmishing Was very heavy al Day With some heavy Fighting on our Right However We held our position al Day at Night We fel Back about a quarter and Laid on our Arms al Night - in the mean time We had lost al our Rations acept What We had in our Haversacks and by that time it had run out and the Boys Was ofering twenty five cent a peace for hard <hr /> Crackers that Night We killed some Beeves and had for supper and Breakfast fresh Beef With no Salt on the Eventful morning Dec 31st We Was in lign of Battle Before Daylight and Skirmishing Comenst - you Wil bear in mind We are in Sheridans Division Jeff C. Davises Was next on our Right and General Jonsons on the Right of that making Jonsons Division the Extreme Right of the Army Jonson suffered him self to be surprised at Daylight the Enemy made a Dash on him and found his men part of them a sleep his Artilery Horses off geting Watered - the surprise was complete and another [illegible] force Was [Enacted?] over a [illegible] the Enemy captured al of Jonsons Artilery killed and captured haff his men the rest scatered to the four Winds of Heaven - of course then our Right flank was turned the Enemy pushed his forces foward they came on Davises Division on the Right and in front our men gave Way Regiment at a time but they was forced Back they then come down on our Division like a Thousand of Brick We al layed flat down and let the Enemy come Within three hundred yards Whair they planted thair Batterys and opened on us our Division had two Batterys they Ware in Position and opened on the Rebels We ware in front of our Artilery and the <hr /> 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