184 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c972b8ef914b58f0bfc6f5cd1d6d09d8.pdf 85e6120c465df254e76937a366610849 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Personal. Head Quarters 1st Brig. 1st Div'n. 17th A. C. Vicksburg. Miss. March 16th. 1864. His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois. I write to urge the speedy appointment of Lient Elisha Morgan. Jr. whose recommendation I forwarded several days since for Captaincy of Co "R" vice Reid, discharged. The Company is now without a commissioned Officer serving with it, and greatly needs some one in whom they have confidence. I have learned that the Ex. Capt. Lieut Colby, with another Officer, have taken a recommendation to have Colby appointed, among the Officers of the Reg't, that quite a number of them signed it, and that one or two Gen'l Officers down here also signed the paper, and that Capt. Reid took the document North with him to present to yourself, or Col. Fuller in person, as a strong claim to appoint Colby, etc. <hr /> It was supposed I would not know of this, I presume, and Colby has tried in this manner to get himself appointed; several of the Officers who signed that paper, did so, I have learned, under a misapprehension, and as far as recommendations are concerned, I could have sent one signed by nearly all the Officers and men in the Reg't. Brigade. Divsn, or if necessary, Army Corps. An Officer signs a recommendation in which he feels no particular interest (as a general thing) because he knows the man, or as a matter of courtesy, or because some one brings the recommendation to him and says he is a good fellow. Where subordinate officers for the first time attempt to carry a point over the head of the Comdg. Officer, if they succeed by help of outsiders or a misapprehension of facts by the appointing power, it tends greatly to weaken the authority of the Comdg. Officer. It does more; it sows the seed of insubordination, and tends to open a pathway for other trials, besides it places the Office appointed those who assisted him, and the Comdg. Officer all in <hr /> an embarrassing situation and no lasting or final good results to any one. As regards the case in question, I most respectfully and earnestly protest against the appointment of Lieut Colby: he has no claims whatever for the position: he has said to me and to other Officers, that he took no interest in his Co. or the service, and by his acts he has proved that he meant what he said. Co "R" was filled up by the transfer from other companies of men, to enable it to be mustered, and Capt. Reid has no claims whatever for the appointment of his successor. There has always been much trouble and dissension in the Company and if Colby is appointed, it will tend to make the matter worse. I desire to have Lieut Morgan appointed Capt. of the Co: it will be for the best interest of the service, the Company and the Reg't. It is the wish of the Company for him to be appointed Captain. He is every way capable, deserving and worthy. There is a principle involved in this <hr /> appointment, as to whether the Executive will support the Comdg Office of a Reg't. in what is just, honorable and right, or whether he will listen to and aid a clique, or allow his Adjt Gen't to do so, in what is unjust and wholly wrong. You Excellency has never been troubled much with the affairs of the Reg't. I have the honor to command, and the decision will, in this case, stop, or increase like or similar occurrences. This was started by an interference referred to in a former letter. With high regard, I remain You Excellency's Most ob't Serv't. F. A. Starring. Col. 72nd Ills Infty. Comdg. Private Starring F. A Col. Vicksburgh March 16. 64, Private letter in regard to promotions in his Regiment. File in this office. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 1 (March 1864) 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 F. A. Starring to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-03-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516195 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. Personal. Head Quarters 1st Brig. 1st Div'n. 17th A. C. Vicksburg. Miss. March 16th. 1864. His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois. I write to urge the speedy appointment of Lient Elisha Morgan. Jr. whose recommendation I forwarded several days since for Captaincy of Co "R" vice Reid, discharged. The Company is now without a commissioned Officer serving with it, and greatly needs some one in whom they have confidence. I have learned that the Ex. Capt. Lieut Colby, with another Officer, have taken a recommendation to have Colby appointed, among the Officers of the Reg't, that quite a number of them signed it, and that one or two Gen'l Officers down here also signed the paper, and that Capt. Reid took the document North with him to present to yourself, or Col. Fuller in person, as a strong claim to appoint Colby, etc. <hr /> It was supposed I would not know of this, I presume, and Colby has tried in this manner to get himself appointed; several of the Officers who signed that paper, did so, I have learned, under a misapprehension, and as far as recommendations are concerned, I could have sent one signed by nearly all the Officers and men in the Reg't. Brigade. Divsn, or if necessary, Army Corps. An Officer signs a recommendation in which he feels no particular interest (as a general thing) because he knows the man, or as a matter of courtesy, or because some one brings the recommendation to him and says he is a good fellow. Where subordinate officers for the first time attempt to carry a point over the head of the Comdg. Officer, if they succeed by help of outsiders or a misapprehension of facts by the appointing power, it tends greatly to weaken the authority of the Comdg. Officer. It does more; it sows the seed of insubordination, and tends to open a pathway for other trials, besides it places the Office appointed those who assisted him, and the Comdg. Officer all in <hr /> an embarrassing situation and no lasting or final good results to any one. As regards the case in question, I most respectfully and earnestly protest against the appointment of Lieut Colby: he has no claims whatever for the position: he has said to me and to other Officers, that he took no interest in his Co. or the service, and by his acts he has proved that he meant what he said. Co "R" was filled up by the transfer from other companies of men, to enable it to be mustered, and Capt. Reid has no claims whatever for the appointment of his successor. There has always been much trouble and dissension in the Company and if Colby is appointed, it will tend to make the matter worse. I desire to have Lieut Morgan appointed Capt. of the Co: it will be for the best interest of the service, the Company and the Reg't. It is the wish of the Company for him to be appointed Captain. He is every way capable, deserving and worthy. There is a principle involved in this <hr /> appointment, as to whether the Executive will support the Comdg Office of a Reg't. in what is just, honorable and right, or whether he will listen to and aid a clique, or allow his Adjt Gen't to do so, in what is unjust and wholly wrong. You Excellency has never been troubled much with the affairs of the Reg't. I have the honor to command, and the decision will, in this case, stop, or increase like or similar occurrences. This was started by an interference referred to in a former letter. With high regard, I remain You Excellency's Most ob't Serv't. F. A. Starring. Col. 72nd Ills Infty. Comdg. Private Starring F. A Col. Vicksburgh March 16. 64, Private letter in regard to promotions in his Regiment. File in this office. 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/6f985fa7038d483226b1dd9812d54021.pdf 90cc8dd871071a2fbf3d659ec067d778 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 4, Folder 01 (September 11-20, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. B. Anderson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502020 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/a710efd0d1961f68ba54cbd399c07d63.pdf 55da9a0671759c501d6933ea59e8b837 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 14, Folder 02 (November 21-30, 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 F. B. Haller to [Richard Yates] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-11-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507217 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/b38f20c9f133d3dbe79392303c5d6ce1.pdf 768958688afbee53cd8213ea28ff0f09 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Arcola Aug 14 1862 Gov R. Yates Dear Sir David McCord wishes to get a pass to go to Penn where he wants to volunteer for the war. His home is there and he has brothers in a regiment there and wishes to join with them. You will confer a favor by sending him a pass So he will be safe in starting soon Yours very truly F. B. Henry <hr /> Wrote him that if he is a citizen of Penn he needs no pass from us. We can only control our own citizens. Ansd Aug 16, 62 "do not send passes to persons not resident etc in state" 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 3, Folder 05 (August 13-19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. B. Henry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500740 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. Arcola Aug 14 1862 Gov R. Yates Dear Sir David McCord wishes to get a pass to go to Penn where he wants to volunteer for the war. His home is there and he has brothers in a regiment there and wishes to join with them. You will confer a favor by sending him a pass So he will be safe in starting soon Yours very truly F. B. Henry <hr /> Wrote him that if he is a citizen of Penn he needs no pass from us. We can only control our own citizens. Ansd Aug 16, 62 "do not send passes to persons not resident etc in state" 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/6c322d89693a40d6109d204ec56c2f2c.pdf 45a23ea19a8c8bb95abed8b705c729c8 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 6, Folder 03 (June 16-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. B. Hoppin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-06-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502736 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/4c633b479f1684498b8789fc7824dd6b.pdf d30294ef13289c43e31f30ecfdd6eb3b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. C. Bierer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506369 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9d7a869e61c5a14a7169c455080e26b0.pdf 64874c04aa7db9da16591e78d66b3d93 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Chicago Board of Trade War Committee, </pre> <pre> Office, 133 Dearborn Street, </pre> <pre> Chicago, Dec 7th 1864 </pre> Gov Richard Yates <pre> The bearer is Mrs Susan Pierce whose Husband was in the U S Service but is now in Prison at Allton Ill </pre> <pre> She will tell you her story & I think She is to be pitied </pre> <pre> I have found her a very respectable woman </pre> <pre> F C Brown </pre> <pre> Sec B T W T Com </pre> <hr /> Brown F. C Chicago Dec. 3'd 64 Recommends a woman who wants a pass to Alton & back. Attended to..Lt Col H__ Give this woman a pass over road to Alton & back here Attended to <pre> File </pre> <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 19, Folder 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. C. Brown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513789 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. <pre> Chicago Board of Trade War Committee, </pre> <pre> Office, 133 Dearborn Street, </pre> <pre> Chicago, Dec 7th 1864 </pre> Gov Richard Yates <pre> The bearer is Mrs Susan Pierce whose Husband was in the U S Service but is now in Prison at Allton Ill </pre> <pre> She will tell you her story & I think She is to be pitied </pre> <pre> I have found her a very respectable woman </pre> <pre> F C Brown </pre> <pre> Sec B T W T Com </pre> <hr /> Brown F. C Chicago Dec. 3'd 64 Recommends a woman who wants a pass to Alton & back. Attended to..Lt Col H__ Give this woman a pass over road to Alton & back here Attended to <pre> File </pre> <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 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/711ebe2a5b456517d70aad3d918b2148.pdf d87d7d9f6706c3326e9cdaabf945786a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Dec 14th 1864 To the Hon Richard Yates Sir The bearer Mrs Pierce visits you on account of her husband who is a prisoner at Alton Ill I have made strict inquiry with regard to his character & can learn nothing against the man in this place but on the contrary, all speak well of him who know him, so far as I can learn. Mrs Pierce I believe to be an honest & respectable woman having the care of two small children. I you can do any thing consistant with your Duty for this family I hope you will & I am sure you will Respectfully &c F C Brown <hr /> Brown F.C. and Mrs James A Mulligan Chicago Dec 14th 1864 Recommending a favorable notice of Orrin Pierce a Prisoner at Mil Prison in Alton, who wants release. 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 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. C. Brown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513852 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Dec 14th 1864 To the Hon Richard Yates Sir The bearer Mrs Pierce visits you on account of her husband who is a prisoner at Alton Ill I have made strict inquiry with regard to his character & can learn nothing against the man in this place but on the contrary, all speak well of him who know him, so far as I can learn. Mrs Pierce I believe to be an honest & respectable woman having the care of two small children. I you can do any thing consistant with your Duty for this family I hope you will & I am sure you will Respectfully &c F C Brown <hr /> Brown F.C. and Mrs James A Mulligan Chicago Dec 14th 1864 Recommending a favorable notice of Orrin Pierce a Prisoner at Mil Prison in Alton, who wants release. 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/3bf3360f23a54d9cca7bfb7715e2f3d6.pdf 095a00131b8890cd0107e27c3491bebf 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 14, Folder 06 (No Month, 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 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 F. C. Thurman and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507357 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/14bd2ccec0d652b1f7b9806d86757a4a.pdf 85ec82e86d94c62ee7be79d3614d96db Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria June 18th 1864 Richd Yates U.S. Senator Dear Sir: Your esteemed favor of 23rd [illegible] is at hand. I hardly conceived the possibility of a reply to my perhaps unwise communication. Heretofore communications of the most friendly character to public men have been met by a stolid silence, which I have construed into contempt for my obscurity and consequent want of influence. On this Mr Ingersoll can now speak advisedly. I feel it to be no ordinary honor to be regarded as your friend. Upon this allow a word of comment in passing. I have regarded you as one of our ablest public men; and as such have given you my honest admiration and unequivocal support; and the acknowledgement of an honest protest to a public act, by a constituent of whom you can have no personal knowledge helps to confirm me in that regard. It is not necessary to say how I have watched your course especially since 1860; and in your late senatorial contest perhaps few men in private life repelled more earnestly and vigorously the slanders and assaults upon your character than myself. To the removal of Bryant I have no objection. Still his displacement was not necessary in my understanding unless for a better man. His letter of resign <hr /> ation was not found to be on file in the proper Deptmt in Washington. The acceptance therefore by the President and the apptmt of a creature of his was not possible. Bryant was therefore in fact [coll?] and could hold his position under the "Tenure of Office" Bill. My information on this may not be full. For Bryant personally I have no friendship, but feel that more is to be said of him in approval than condemnation. Such men as he, and the Allans of Ky Co. and other victims in other Counties in this District made the success possible that Ingersoll now enjoys. They were the great workers with our noble Lovejoy in moulding and elevating the sentiment of this District. Yet the early threat of Mr Ingersoll was that he would crush the d-d Radicals# (His stupidity then was apparent. Revolutions never go backwards.) His crushings however have been so frequent that he is now suspiciously and jealously watched. Your alliance with him for so unholy a purpose seemed impossible until your action in securing the confirmation of Judge Kellogg. A storm of wild indignation has arisen that neither the doubling of the transcript nor the "personal explanation" of "my brother" "our member" have allayed. Mine found expression in a protest to you. By this act I cannot say, with truth that old friendships have been renewed, and new ones extended. Better Bryant had remained awhile longer and have fallen of his own weight, then no friendships would have been lost, and no weapons furnished to the <hr /> to the hands of enemies. A word more in relation to Bryants removal. Altho his reward for services rendered to party has been ample, some pain is caused by seeing so single sided a Landmark toppled down, and so many sided a one put in his place. His fidelity to party has been unbroken and for such he must command our admiration. Yet I have no terms in which to express my contempt for some of his characteristics. That he will sacrifice persons of great party influence from sordid motives and selfish aims; that in a crisis needing fortitude and courage, he is cowardly and dodging; and that in his party dislikes he is vindictive, I have the knowledge. His malignant persecution of you therefore I think possible. But this is not patent to the people and forms no part in the makeup of their judgment. They see only your alliance with Ingersoll whose "original sin"---his first act of ungrateful treachery to the people who elected him, was his attempted defeat of you for the Senate. To approve the removal of Bryant and the appointment of his successor under such appearances would excite suspicion of unsoundness. But had it a feature that could be seized and made presentable in justification of yourself few would be more willing to do it than myself. Your allusion to "human infirmities" makes a word possible upon a subject upon which otherwise I must have been silent. Your frankness I regard as no compromise <hr /> of manhood, but as a man asking the kindly consideration of his friend. Such I never betray. You will understand me when I say, this is the strongest weapon in the hands of your enemies. And I do confess that my ingenuity has been taxed to the utmost for reasonable argument to palliate or defend. But, Sir, the State pledged to you the Senatorship for services rendered and had you a thousand infirmities it was bound to redeem that pledge. My earnest hope is that past experience will be the mentor "to teach your best reason, reason; and fix your firm resolve." I ask your indulgence for this lengthy communication and its many defects. It is hardly possible in the very short time I have to spare from my occupation to take threads so diverse in texture and weave them together with brevity and without defects. I cannot hope for a reply as the time of public men is taken up in public matters. But a line or a word as occasion or inclination may prompt will be regarded with profound respect. By Very Truly Yours F. Cantelo P.S. Accept sincere congratulations on safe return form your western tour and the wish that you may have a long life for further public usefulness. F.C. <hr /> F. Cantelo Peoria Ill Acknowledges former letter. Thanks for your attention but persists in condemning your course respecting the appointment of Kellogg to succeed Bryant as Collector of the fifth District. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 F. Cantelo to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516243 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. Peoria June 18th 1864 Richd Yates U.S. Senator Dear Sir: Your esteemed favor of 23rd [illegible] is at hand. I hardly conceived the possibility of a reply to my perhaps unwise communication. Heretofore communications of the most friendly character to public men have been met by a stolid silence, which I have construed into contempt for my obscurity and consequent want of influence. On this Mr Ingersoll can now speak advisedly. I feel it to be no ordinary honor to be regarded as your friend. Upon this allow a word of comment in passing. I have regarded you as one of our ablest public men; and as such have given you my honest admiration and unequivocal support; and the acknowledgement of an honest protest to a public act, by a constituent of whom you can have no personal knowledge helps to confirm me in that regard. It is not necessary to say how I have watched your course especially since 1860; and in your late senatorial contest perhaps few men in private life repelled more earnestly and vigorously the slanders and assaults upon your character than myself. To the removal of Bryant I have no objection. Still his displacement was not necessary in my understanding unless for a better man. His letter of resign <hr /> ation was not found to be on file in the proper Deptmt in Washington. The acceptance therefore by the President and the apptmt of a creature of his was not possible. Bryant was therefore in fact [coll?] and could hold his position under the "Tenure of Office" Bill. My information on this may not be full. For Bryant personally I have no friendship, but feel that more is to be said of him in approval than condemnation. Such men as he, and the Allans of Ky Co. and other victims in other Counties in this District made the success possible that Ingersoll now enjoys. They were the great workers with our noble Lovejoy in moulding and elevating the sentiment of this District. Yet the early threat of Mr Ingersoll was that he would crush the d-d Radicals# (His stupidity then was apparent. Revolutions never go backwards.) His crushings however have been so frequent that he is now suspiciously and jealously watched. Your alliance with him for so unholy a purpose seemed impossible until your action in securing the confirmation of Judge Kellogg. A storm of wild indignation has arisen that neither the doubling of the transcript nor the "personal explanation" of "my brother" "our member" have allayed. Mine found expression in a protest to you. By this act I cannot say, with truth that old friendships have been renewed, and new ones extended. Better Bryant had remained awhile longer and have fallen of his own weight, then no friendships would have been lost, and no weapons furnished to the <hr /> to the hands of enemies. A word more in relation to Bryants removal. Altho his reward for services rendered to party has been ample, some pain is caused by seeing so single sided a Landmark toppled down, and so many sided a one put in his place. His fidelity to party has been unbroken and for such he must command our admiration. Yet I have no terms in which to express my contempt for some of his characteristics. That he will sacrifice persons of great party influence from sordid motives and selfish aims; that in a crisis needing fortitude and courage, he is cowardly and dodging; and that in his party dislikes he is vindictive, I have the knowledge. His malignant persecution of you therefore I think possible. But this is not patent to the people and forms no part in the makeup of their judgment. They see only your alliance with Ingersoll whose "original sin"---his first act of ungrateful treachery to the people who elected him, was his attempted defeat of you for the Senate. To approve the removal of Bryant and the appointment of his successor under such appearances would excite suspicion of unsoundness. But had it a feature that could be seized and made presentable in justification of yourself few would be more willing to do it than myself. Your allusion to "human infirmities" makes a word possible upon a subject upon which otherwise I must have been silent. Your frankness I regard as no compromise <hr /> of manhood, but as a man asking the kindly consideration of his friend. Such I never betray. You will understand me when I say, this is the strongest weapon in the hands of your enemies. And I do confess that my ingenuity has been taxed to the utmost for reasonable argument to palliate or defend. But, Sir, the State pledged to you the Senatorship for services rendered and had you a thousand infirmities it was bound to redeem that pledge. My earnest hope is that past experience will be the mentor "to teach your best reason, reason; and fix your firm resolve." I ask your indulgence for this lengthy communication and its many defects. It is hardly possible in the very short time I have to spare from my occupation to take threads so diverse in texture and weave them together with brevity and without defects. I cannot hope for a reply as the time of public men is taken up in public matters. But a line or a word as occasion or inclination may prompt will be regarded with profound respect. By Very Truly Yours F. Cantelo P.S. Accept sincere congratulations on safe return form your western tour and the wish that you may have a long life for further public usefulness. F.C. <hr /> F. Cantelo Peoria Ill Acknowledges former letter. Thanks for your attention but persists in condemning your course respecting the appointment of Kellogg to succeed Bryant as Collector of the fifth District. 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/a88947f86ac37ad95886d45a6482b765.pdf bc2e073e0b573f2b7af3b81bc35381eb 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 03 (August 20-21, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. Ciolina to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504104 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/6d5559d444add07f79e17e174aef74a8.pdf 60eb222db75d210fa40537adf1e4ed97 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 4, Folder 01 (September 11-20, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. D. Cullender to Thomas S. Mather Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502081 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/7bb75a45168e9367906e344baa7718d7.pdf e23291053536e549f731a2fd30b9c944 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 12, Folder 05 (June 11-20, 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 F. D. Murphy to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-06-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506880 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/129548f8bbf26f5635591dad2ca9b4b7.pdf c44cf9de14c0beeeca7e2f5f046e785a 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 6, Folder 10 (July 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 F. D. Preston to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503057 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/010156f9523a94de97da03f2c1465dad.pdf b802cfffb8027bdab999051f3a617040 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 07 (January 16-23, 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 F. D. Preston to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503430 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/d570a60344dca35d1f7bc7ace6179477.pdf 93a06af705e26083267c77313f616e27 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 15, Folder 01 (February 1-5, 1864) 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 F. D. Walden to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508499 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/799fa513600185db71cec53aa36ec1aa.pdf 264492a8fe308396461e0b63576905e1 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 15, Folder 07 (March 11-20, 1864) 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 F. E. Austin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-03-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508751 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/6057d83f728e273e4abb0f81f589edaf.pdf f1a9e708c64c84c2485a1cc11858d60f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cobden Station I.C. R.R. Aug 31st 1862 Major Genl J.A. McClernand Sir = Since I have seen you I have canvassed this section of country & find that a cavalry co can be raised upon a much shorter notice than I spoke of when you was here. And if you can get them received, will have them ready mounted for active service, in 10 days time from notice. I wish to be received for the War to serve anywhere & in any capacity that I may be assigned. Very Respectfully Your obt “Servt” F. Evans 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 06 (August 27-31, 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 F. Evans to J.A. McClernand Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504357 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. Cobden Station I.C. R.R. Aug 31st 1862 Major Genl J.A. McClernand Sir = Since I have seen you I have canvassed this section of country & find that a cavalry co can be raised upon a much shorter notice than I spoke of when you was here. And if you can get them received, will have them ready mounted for active service, in 10 days time from notice. I wish to be received for the War to serve anywhere & in any capacity that I may be assigned. Very Respectfully Your obt “Servt” F. Evans 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/8c3caeda9a33be92af23f2b25ef380fb.pdf 360af0c926eccd29655899e8f8f9b7bb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cobden, Station, Ill. Cen. R. R. Aug 31st 1862 Major Genl J. A. McClernand Sir – Permit me to tender through you to the Gov a company of Cavalry Mounted to serve during the War in any capacity and wherever ordered, would be willing to act as scout in the border states and forage upon the enemy. Wishing to serve my country, and with the experience I have had, gives me the assurance that I can be more efficient in that capacity than in any other Very Respectfully Your obt “Servt” F. Evans <hr /> requires no answer Head Quarters Springfield Ills Sept 4th 1862 Respectfully refered to his Excellency Gov Yates at Executive Head Quarters Springfield Ills John A. McClernand Major Genl U.S. Vols Cap Evans raised a cavalry Company during my administration of the Post at Cairo, under a special authority granted to me Maj Genl Fremont, and used his company for some time to guard the Big Muddy bridge. He is a patriotic, enterprising citizen and could raise a company in the quickest time. John A McClernand Maj Genl. Communicate substance of this to Maj D. P. Jenkins Peoria 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 8, Folder 06 (August 27-31, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. Evans to John A. McClernand Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504358 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. Cobden, Station, Ill. Cen. R. R. Aug 31st 1862 Major Genl J. A. McClernand Sir – Permit me to tender through you to the Gov a company of Cavalry Mounted to serve during the War in any capacity and wherever ordered, would be willing to act as scout in the border states and forage upon the enemy. Wishing to serve my country, and with the experience I have had, gives me the assurance that I can be more efficient in that capacity than in any other Very Respectfully Your obt “Servt” F. Evans <hr /> requires no answer Head Quarters Springfield Ills Sept 4th 1862 Respectfully refered to his Excellency Gov Yates at Executive Head Quarters Springfield Ills John A. McClernand Major Genl U.S. Vols Cap Evans raised a cavalry Company during my administration of the Post at Cairo, under a special authority granted to me Maj Genl Fremont, and used his company for some time to guard the Big Muddy bridge. He is a patriotic, enterprising citizen and could raise a company in the quickest time. John A McClernand Maj Genl. Communicate substance of this to Maj D. P. Jenkins Peoria 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/6acc672acb06cbcfd0c8317eb71e0d98.jpg 2fc7a31dd4c711d6a33f6a34c6bcddde https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1baeb280f5b341c20f1c79559e3c68f3.jpg 2223b59d4d1e144f31584a01b5de5c47 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 Etter Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Families Families--portraits Etter, Henry Ross, 1882-1939 Etter, James, 1843-1935 Illinois--Palmyra Description An account of the resource The Etter Family Collection focuses on the Etter family of Macoupin County, Illinois. The Etter Family came to Illinois in 1826 with the arrival of Henry and Eliza Etter and their young family. Their son, Henry Etter, Jr., married Estereen Davidson and he worked on the family farm throughout his life. James Etter, the son of Henry and Estereen, was born in 1848. James worked on the family farm before moving to his own farm. He served as constable, road commissioner, township clerk and collector and assessor of the township of South Palmyra. He married Julia Richie in 1873 and had six children including Henry Ross Etter. Henry Ross Etter attended Drake College and worked as a teacher for four years. Beginning in 1903, Etter worked as an editor for the Weekly Transcript in Palmyra. Etter purchased the newspaper in 1909 and served as the publication's owner and publisher. Etter married Laura Thompson in 1905 and the couple had two children, Florence Evelyn and Lorton Dale. Images in this collection include several family photographs of the James Etter and Henry Ross Etter families. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data postcard b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 14 x 9 cm 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404460 Etter Family Collection Title A name given to the resource F. Evelyn Etter, Thelma Cox, and Jessie Bessie Carmichael Description An account of the resource Florence Evelyn Etter, Thelma Cox, and Jessie Bessie Carmichael pose for a portrait with a baby buggy. On verso: "F. Evelyn Etter with ribbon; Thelma Cox in Buggy; Jessie Bessie Carmichael." Subject The topic of the resource Etter, Florence Evelyn, 1907-1983 Cox, Thelma Carmichael, Jessie Bessie Children Infants Baby strollers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c0a4c068d50630ee54c0cbc2d52458b5.pdf 6807f196fa30ac7c24c23bfb141a6a07 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of California - Executive Department Sacramento, Dec 6, 1864 Governor, In the newspapers a few days since I noticed an item, of which the enclosed is a copy. Mr. Creed is a brother of my wife. He enlisted in 1861 when about 20 years of age in one of the Ohio regiments and when his time expired re-enlisted in the 23d Illinois Veterans. We have heard very little from him during his time of service, but we learn from others that he has <hr /> done his duty faithfully. He has no one to take any interest in his welfare that would be likely to see you or from whom you would hear. My object in writing you is to ask you to inquire into his conduct, and if it has been as creditable as has been represented, that you will give him a commission. With great respect I am forever your obt servant F. F. Low Governor His Excellency The Governor of Illinois <hr /> George G. Moore Company D 11th West Virginia and John Creed Co D 23d Illinois Veterans presented to Secretary Stanton two battle flags captured by them from the enemy at Fishers Hill. Stanton in receiving them thanked the men on behalf of the Department for their gallantry and directed them to proceed to the Adjutant Generals Office where suitable medals would be prepared for them. Private Creed captured his flag in a novel manner. While the battle was progressing he got out of ammunition and being close to a rebel <hr /> color-bearer picked up a stone, with which he knocked the rebel down and captured his flag. The above is an extract from the Washington correspondence of the Cincinnati papers. <hr /> Low, Govr F. F. Ex. Dept. State of Cal Sacramento Dec 6th 64 Calls your attention to an article in the Newspapers complimenting his wife's Bro. Private - Creed of 23d Ill Vols 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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 F. F. Low to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516429 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. State of California - Executive Department Sacramento, Dec 6, 1864 Governor, In the newspapers a few days since I noticed an item, of which the enclosed is a copy. Mr. Creed is a brother of my wife. He enlisted in 1861 when about 20 years of age in one of the Ohio regiments and when his time expired re-enlisted in the 23d Illinois Veterans. We have heard very little from him during his time of service, but we learn from others that he has <hr /> done his duty faithfully. He has no one to take any interest in his welfare that would be likely to see you or from whom you would hear. My object in writing you is to ask you to inquire into his conduct, and if it has been as creditable as has been represented, that you will give him a commission. With great respect I am forever your obt servant F. F. Low Governor His Excellency The Governor of Illinois <hr /> George G. Moore Company D 11th West Virginia and John Creed Co D 23d Illinois Veterans presented to Secretary Stanton two battle flags captured by them from the enemy at Fishers Hill. Stanton in receiving them thanked the men on behalf of the Department for their gallantry and directed them to proceed to the Adjutant Generals Office where suitable medals would be prepared for them. Private Creed captured his flag in a novel manner. While the battle was progressing he got out of ammunition and being close to a rebel <hr /> color-bearer picked up a stone, with which he knocked the rebel down and captured his flag. The above is an extract from the Washington correspondence of the Cincinnati papers. <hr /> Low, Govr F. F. Ex. Dept. State of Cal Sacramento Dec 6th 64 Calls your attention to an article in the Newspapers complimenting his wife's Bro. Private - Creed of 23d Ill Vols 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/4f69950d60c608eb4b1942538a6d8d33.pdf 8e139e7c32fbf62e20ddc8e71534dc71 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 7, Folder 03 (August 3-5, 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 F. Fries to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501772 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/87f1f9e2dac37b089a0ba4b6d46b234d.pdf 64ffab04951904204aa6ff301dd6fd02 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 4, Folder 06 (November 1-6, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. G. Adams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502337 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/7822fa49d9c985ea2e2212ef1563d78d.pdf 9e4abf91d2cc7c34d440ad2ce052446e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Oquawka Ills June 24, 1861 To his Exelency Gouvernor Yates of Illinois Springfield Ills Respected Sire! Encouraged by frinds of yours and myn, I addrefs myself to you, and to beg pardon in advance, if I consume any of your, at present verry valuable time. I am a militairy man, served as an officire in one of the German armees for 5 1/2 Years. I consider myself a good drill master in Rifel and Musket manipulations and fencing with the Bajonet; I unterstand also the drill with the sword and florett, I do not profess any great skill in that altough I know it suficiently to learn it to others. I unterstant military Tactics as it is tought in the militairy schools in Germany, in all this and other militairy branches I am willens to pas examination befor any officier of the armee. I am 34 Years old and 12 Years in America, as for my privat character, I can give you all the references this town, where I resit since 9 years can affort. I offer you herby my service, as a drill master or officier of a Compagnie or in any other militairy branch, if you have a place for one or I will raise a Compagnie for the three years servis, if you can give me the assurance, that we will be exepted as soon as I have the suficient number. I would have presentet myself to you in person, if not true reasons would have prevented me. First, I have a family whose whole suport my dayly work is and have not yet the means to <hr /> spent in travels; and second, I do not like to [bore?] you for a office, so if this offer should not be exepted, I do not expect a answer from you for I know your time will be otherwise taiken up. I am at present drilling a Compagnie and was electet their Captain, they are most all maried men, and good many dont like to volunteer so my service wont do as much good, as it would, if I had the power above refert to. I hope you will excuse my poor english, I have purposely writen this letter without any aid of my american frinds, for I do not wish to desieve you, in regard to my qualification in the english language. I remain verry respectfully F. Garternicht I have been acquainted with Mr F. Garternicht for Seven years and can attest to his good moral character. He Speaks the English language fluently, and I believe him to be a thorough Military Man and admirably qualified to take command of a company. D.S. Bearce Druggist Oquawka, Ills <hr /> F. Garternicht asking appointment 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 3, Folder 01 (June 21-25, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. Garternicht to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500474 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. Oquawka Ills June 24, 1861 To his Exelency Gouvernor Yates of Illinois Springfield Ills Respected Sire! Encouraged by frinds of yours and myn, I addrefs myself to you, and to beg pardon in advance, if I consume any of your, at present verry valuable time. I am a militairy man, served as an officire in one of the German armees for 5 1/2 Years. I consider myself a good drill master in Rifel and Musket manipulations and fencing with the Bajonet; I unterstand also the drill with the sword and florett, I do not profess any great skill in that altough I know it suficiently to learn it to others. I unterstant military Tactics as it is tought in the militairy schools in Germany, in all this and other militairy branches I am willens to pas examination befor any officier of the armee. I am 34 Years old and 12 Years in America, as for my privat character, I can give you all the references this town, where I resit since 9 years can affort. I offer you herby my service, as a drill master or officier of a Compagnie or in any other militairy branch, if you have a place for one or I will raise a Compagnie for the three years servis, if you can give me the assurance, that we will be exepted as soon as I have the suficient number. I would have presentet myself to you in person, if not true reasons would have prevented me. First, I have a family whose whole suport my dayly work is and have not yet the means to <hr /> spent in travels; and second, I do not like to [bore?] you for a office, so if this offer should not be exepted, I do not expect a answer from you for I know your time will be otherwise taiken up. I am at present drilling a Compagnie and was electet their Captain, they are most all maried men, and good many dont like to volunteer so my service wont do as much good, as it would, if I had the power above refert to. I hope you will excuse my poor english, I have purposely writen this letter without any aid of my american frinds, for I do not wish to desieve you, in regard to my qualification in the english language. I remain verry respectfully F. Garternicht I have been acquainted with Mr F. Garternicht for Seven years and can attest to his good moral character. He Speaks the English language fluently, and I believe him to be a thorough Military Man and admirably qualified to take command of a company. D.S. Bearce Druggist Oquawka, Ills <hr /> F. Garternicht asking appointment 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/83b89df9efa08ca7bc7f8292ea1589a7.pdf 51866e9312ac15d956a7360c0118e869 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 6, Folder 06 (July 15-17, 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 F. Graupner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502874 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