184 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/84116a69b8ef2da074dd958b75028b6c.pdf 59341c6418021704a08a196107abafa7 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 Hannah Spergeon to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503467 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/be8642cee412ce98c0094f6cee8fcd0d.pdf 47ad898e5a8ba239bc8899d8f1b3fe7f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with C. H. Lamb letter 2/15/63 U.S. General Hospital Jackson Tenn January 24th 1863 Sir In regard to the case of Julius G. Brown of Co B 124 Regt Ill. Vols. I would respectfully report that the said soldier was returned to duty, from Hospital No 1 at this place, on the 10th of the present month He was recommended to Chaplain Eaton superintendant of "Contrabands," and has probably been detailed on duty with him Very Respectfully Your obedient Servant Edw D Kittoe Chief of Genl Hospitals Dr C. H. Laub USA Medical Director Depart of Tennessee 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 Edw D. Kittoe to C. H. Laub Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503468 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. with C. H. Lamb letter 2/15/63 U.S. General Hospital Jackson Tenn January 24th 1863 Sir In regard to the case of Julius G. Brown of Co B 124 Regt Ill. Vols. I would respectfully report that the said soldier was returned to duty, from Hospital No 1 at this place, on the 10th of the present month He was recommended to Chaplain Eaton superintendant of "Contrabands," and has probably been detailed on duty with him Very Respectfully Your obedient Servant Edw D Kittoe Chief of Genl Hospitals Dr C. H. Laub USA Medical Director Depart of Tennessee 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/b81a3f608ec9f23937a3c756ff492310.pdf c3cacef72b40ec646bd4baf9cec83b4f 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 Sheppard Reynolds to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503469 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/b4f481b6a75148233b623d7e5854a425.pdf ad495d703281dab51ab776c0bdef931a 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 Dennis Lyons to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503470 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/ef0d5ba0df3c973fec2211c276d38ca6.pdf 7889457038521e8597256730bb0d9309 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private Hd Qrs 1st Cav Brigade LaGrange Tenne Jany 23/63. Hon Richd Yates Governor Ills Governor Your Bro. William arrived yesterday and is now with me at HdQrs. You may rest assured that I will do all in my power for his welfare & advancement. Whenever I can obtain a place for him in the line I will do so, as he can then draw his pay and still remain with me on detached service as aid. I wrote you last week asking your influence in obtaining the appointment of Brigadier General. I would not ask for the place did I not believe I could fill the position with credit to myself and the service. And if it be not to great a tax on your time & patience, let me urge you to do all in your power for me in this matter without delay. Perhaps it would be well to secure the aid of Senators Trumbull & Browning. <hr /> the former might well give me his influence in return for many a month's hard work for him. Should I receive the promotion refered to, I would like to have as favorable Rank as possible, to which I would ask your particular attention. A long list of Colonels will no doubt be promoted and I should not like to be (if it can be avoided) at the tail end. And I believe Brigadiers take Rank as their names are presented & confirmed by the Senate. Be kind enough to let me hear from you and believe me Governor Truly your friend B. H. Grierson <hr /> Letters written & answd. Col. B. H. Grierson LaGrange Jany 26/63 Govs. Brother William has arrived. Will take care of him. Wants Governor to press his recommendn for Brig Genl with as favorable a rank as possible. Col Hirschback Write a very strong letter & send a copy to Grierson 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 Benjamin H. Grierson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503471 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. Private Hd Qrs 1st Cav Brigade LaGrange Tenne Jany 23/63. Hon Richd Yates Governor Ills Governor Your Bro. William arrived yesterday and is now with me at HdQrs. You may rest assured that I will do all in my power for his welfare & advancement. Whenever I can obtain a place for him in the line I will do so, as he can then draw his pay and still remain with me on detached service as aid. I wrote you last week asking your influence in obtaining the appointment of Brigadier General. I would not ask for the place did I not believe I could fill the position with credit to myself and the service. And if it be not to great a tax on your time & patience, let me urge you to do all in your power for me in this matter without delay. Perhaps it would be well to secure the aid of Senators Trumbull & Browning. <hr /> the former might well give me his influence in return for many a month's hard work for him. Should I receive the promotion refered to, I would like to have as favorable Rank as possible, to which I would ask your particular attention. A long list of Colonels will no doubt be promoted and I should not like to be (if it can be avoided) at the tail end. And I believe Brigadiers take Rank as their names are presented & confirmed by the Senate. Be kind enough to let me hear from you and believe me Governor Truly your friend B. H. Grierson <hr /> Letters written & answd. Col. B. H. Grierson LaGrange Jany 26/63 Govs. Brother William has arrived. Will take care of him. Wants Governor to press his recommendn for Brig Genl with as favorable a rank as possible. Col Hirschback Write a very strong letter & send a copy to Grierson 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/737357b0e16791efb46750c76bb0d992.pdf 9499412d05d03710f51816e03af266c1 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 Peterson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503472 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/1d015f1ea9de58b5ef34ae1c16e5947a.pdf 271da22a3580112442aa9dbb6ae352eb 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 George S. Stebbins to George S. Boutwell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503473 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/316400364535b78e8e3b33ce5a57687e.pdf 3d5c3b55f6eca547194a3ccdf6bc7f64 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. January 26, 1863. Hon. Richd. Yates. Governor &c Springfield. Ills Dear Sir, Yours of the 20th. is received. It would afford me great pleasure, I assure you, to assist in obtaining an appointment and transfer of the son of Mr. Lansing to the regular Army, and as far as my influence is desired it will be given, but the Secretary of War has adopted an inflexible rule, not to appoint persons from civil life, or make transfers from the Voluntary, to offices in the regular Army. This is for the benefit of men in the ranks who distinguish themselves on the battlefield, and deserve promotion, Yours Very Truly, Lyman Trumbull Your letter has been indorsed to the Secy of War, <hr /> Lyman Trumbull Washington Jany 26/63 Application of Hon Mr Lansing received Sec'y of War has adopted an inflexible rule not to make transfer from volunteer to regular Army. M L Send to Hon Mr Lansing of Legislature File Write to President. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 10, Folder 08 (January 24-31, 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 Lyman Trumbull to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503474 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. Washington D.C. January 26, 1863. Hon. Richd. Yates. Governor &c Springfield. Ills Dear Sir, Yours of the 20th. is received. It would afford me great pleasure, I assure you, to assist in obtaining an appointment and transfer of the son of Mr. Lansing to the regular Army, and as far as my influence is desired it will be given, but the Secretary of War has adopted an inflexible rule, not to appoint persons from civil life, or make transfers from the Voluntary, to offices in the regular Army. This is for the benefit of men in the ranks who distinguish themselves on the battlefield, and deserve promotion, Yours Very Truly, Lyman Trumbull Your letter has been indorsed to the Secy of War, <hr /> Lyman Trumbull Washington Jany 26/63 Application of Hon Mr Lansing received Sec'y of War has adopted an inflexible rule not to make transfer from volunteer to regular Army. M L Send to Hon Mr Lansing of Legislature File Write to President. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0e0758baa518742789533d4d1d15b7cb.pdf f7c1212760c0d3194ad17fe29fd3c03a 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 P. H. Willard to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503475 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/48efa893d3ec13449f2800f4e1a5db61.pdf 682cb5127625d49641d3debcc21b3f50 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private Illinois College Jan. 27. 1863 Gov. Yates, Dear Sir, My son is at home on a sick leave. The state and prospects of his health are such, as to render desirable some change in his relation to the service. Other motives impel him in the same direction. In addressing you on the subject, I cannot make myself fully understood without going back to state some parts in the past, and perhaps extending my letter to a wearisome length. But as you can choose your own time for reading it, it will probably encroach less upon your time than a personal call from me. When my son went into the service, I solicited for him the post of hospital steward, as you may recollect. While at Camp Butler, and before the election of the officers of the company, he was urged by many of the men of the company to be a candidate for a lieutenancy, and Col. Lippincott has told me, that if Frank had allowed himself to be a candidate, he felt sure he would have secured a majority for one of the lieutenancies, and he thought he would have obtained the first place. In this case he would have been in a position to succeed to the captaincy on the promotion of Col. Lippincott. But Frank declined to be a candidate for a lieutenancy, in deference to an understanding with his parents, that he should seek the position of hospital steward, thus by his filial fidelity losing his first chance for promotion in his company. Thus, his promotion to the first lieutenancy of the company last spring, was only placing him in a position, which he might probably <hr /> have occupied six months before, had he felt free to aspire to it. After receiving his commission, - on account of the state of Capt. Nixon's health and for other reasons, Frank had command of the company much of the time up to the appointment of Capt. Twining. He led a detachment of his company at the battle of Cache River in Arkansas, and Col. Lippincott commended his conduct on that occasion in terms of the highest praise. After reaching Helena, on the Missippi, Hovey's brigade was ordered down the river about twenty five miles to a place called Old Town Landing in a very swampy, sickly region. Soon after the army arrived on the banks of the Mississippi, Capt. Nixon left, and the second lieutenant and first sergeant were taken sick, and Frank was left in command of the company with all the company business on his hands. During the next six weeks he led his company on frequent scouting expeditions down river and into the states of Mississippi and Arkansas, skirmishing with Mississippi riflemen and guerrillas, sleeping in the open air, unsheltered and unbedded in that sickly season and climate. All this time his health continued robust, while a large portion of the officers of the brigade were on the sick list. The consequence was that those officers whose health did not break down were called to bear proportionally heavier duties. Frank informs me, that he had often to act as officer of the picket guard several times a week, and that on one occasion, he performed that duty every second night for ten days in succession. With such exposure in such a climate and at <hr /> such a season, it is not strange, that his turn to be sick came at last. In short, since early in September, he has been disabled from duty much of the time by frequent attacks of bilious remittent fever, one severe attack of dysentery, and a camp diarrhea more or less persistent. In this state of the case, his mother and sister have urged him strongly to resign. But to this he is entirely opposed, and is planning to return as soon as his health is restored. He is not, however, averse to such a change of position in the service, as would be more compatible with the state of health, than his present position. I am also disposed to favor such a change for reasons, which I will proceed to state. Through the extreme solicitude of his parents in trying to shape his course for him, Frank lost his first chance of promotion. For this I can blame no one but myself. But through your kindness and that of his superior officers this loss was in part or wholly made up to him six months later. But when the captaincy of the company was likely to become vacant, "the exigences of regimental politics" were thought to require that another should fill the vacancy, and now any aspirations, which he may have indulged in connection with his company or regiment, must wait for the promotion of the youngest captain in the regiment. Without blaming any one, I am free to say that Frank's position is unfortunate. It is unfortunate, that so good and faithful a soldier, as he has proved himself to be, should stand before the public in a position of seeming disparagement, which <hr /> must always attach to a superseded man. It is also unfortunate, that he should have been cut off from those encouragements and prospective rewards, to which the rules and regulations of the service entitle him. All these are needed to cheer and sustain the soldier in the hard service, to which he is called. I do not forget that both Frank and myself acquiesced in and favored the appointment of Capt.Twining. But this was done at the request of Gen. Hovey and Col. Lippincott; and Frank was so far indebted to them for his first promotion, as to make their wishes his law in the matter. He could not have done otherwise, than he did, without incurring their displeasure, and this he ought by all means to avoid. The same considerations imposed the same obligations on me and ruled my action in the case. It is proper for me to state that Col. Lippincott assured me, that the recommendation of Twining had nothing to do with any deficiency on the part of Frank; on the contrary Col L. affirmed to me, that Frank was fully competent to command the company in every emergency, to keep order and discipline in camp and on the march, and to lead the company in battle. I am also able to state on the most positive information, that all misunderstanding and disaffection in the company had passed away long before Twinging received his commission, and that it was the general desire of the company, that Frank should succeed to the captaincy. For the reasons and from the facts stated above, <hr /> [Jan 26, 1863] I regard Frank's present position as somewhat unfortunate. And as I am responsible, in part at least,for his being placed in such a position, I feel that I am under obligation to do what is in my power to relieve him from it. I therefore address you on the subject, without having in my mind any very definite idea of what is practicable in the case, but thinking it probable, that some position may be open to him, where his enfebled health would be less exposed, and where he would be relieved of what is unpleasant in his present position. Before specifying any position, to which I would recommend him, I would present a statement of such evidences, as have come to my knowledge, of his qualifications, as they have been exhibited by him and recognised by his superior officers during his connection with the military service. With reference to his business capacity, I would state that, for several months, he performed the duties of apothecary and hospital clerk, to the entire satisfaction of one of the strictest and most particular surgeons in the service. He afterwards acted for several weeks as clerk of a military commission, appointed at Pilot Knob for the trial of a number of Missouri ruffians for crimes against the life and property of union citizens. At the close of this service, he received a high compliment from the Judge Advocate for the manner, in which he had discharged the duties of his appointment. About the last of August, in a general order of the Army of the South West organising a Court Martial of Hovey's brigade, Frank was detailed to act as Judge Advocate, <hr /> He was prevented by sickness from performing the duties of this appointment. I only mention it, as indicating the estimate, in which his business capacity was held by his superior officers. As to his military abilities, I may say, that I have received many testimonials to his skillful ad successful management of his company, while he was in command. He was frequently sent out in command of foraging expeditions, and Col. Lippincott told me that there were but very few officers in the regiment, who conducted such expeditions with such good judgement and success, as he did. As showing the estimate of his military capacity by his superior officers, I would adduce the fact, that, in scouting expeditions, he was frequently placed in the advance with his company as skirmishers. As an instance of still more marked confidence in his trustworthiness, the second night after the battle of Cache River, when the army was encamped near a large force of the enemy, Frank was detailed to command a special guard, placed on the outpost of danger, to prevent a night surprise. In presenting an application for Frank's promotion, in stead of this long letter I should have laid before you testimonials from the officers of his brigade, if those officers were within convenient reach. As they are not, I have written you in the confidence of friendship, setting forth such facts, as may enable you to judge what those testimonials would be, if they were obtained. With the facts and considerations before you, which I have presented above, if you think my son worthy of promotion to any <hr /> position within your gift, or if, having no such gift at your disposal, you should feel free to use your influence in aid of his promotion in some other direction, I believe such a favor to him would be entirely consistent with patriotism, and certainly it would meet a warm appreciation from Frank and his friends. If there should occur any vacancy in the military administration of the state, which required to be filled with a person of business capacity, you can judge from the above statements, of Frank's qualifications for such a position. You can also judge of his fitness for any military command, which he might appropriately fill. When my son first entered the service, I did not imitate a custom, unfortunately too prevalent, by urging him into a prominent position, because my conscience would not allow me to seek for him any position, for which I did not feel sure he was qualified. But since he has been tried, I should not hesitate to recommend him to any position up to that of the command of a regiment. I do not ask for any such promotion for him. I am only expressing my estimate of his merits and abilities. If there should be no position, within your gift suitable for him, I have thought of the position of Assistant Adjutant General to some of the new Brigadiers about to be appointed. I think he is well qualified for such a position; and the duties of this office would involve less exposure of his health, than the one he now occupies. If it seems best to make a move this direction some <hr /> body must recommend him to the President or Secretary of War; and I would hope to be able to rely on your influence in that quarter. If you should think the object of this letter worthy of anything more than a passing notice, I would beg to refer you to Prof. Bateman, who knows Frank more intimately, than any other person out of the family. Frank's health is so far restored, that he could visit Springfield, if his presence should be thought desirable. The foregoing is submitted to your consideration without the intention of asserting any especial claim on your attention, and with a readiness to acquiesce in whatever decision you may come to. Very Respectfully Yours Samuel Adams. Hon. Richard Yates. <hr /> Samuel H. Adams Illinois College Requests the promotion of his son to some suitable position within your gift. Thinks him capable of holding any position. Has once served as Cap of a Co. Wishes his son to have some office where his health will be little exposed. Is now home on sick leave. I can hardly do justice to the enclosed, as it is quite lengthy and impossible to embody the ideas in a few words. Ans'd - 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Samuel Adams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503476 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. Private Illinois College Jan. 27. 1863 Gov. Yates, Dear Sir, My son is at home on a sick leave. The state and prospects of his health are such, as to render desirable some change in his relation to the service. Other motives impel him in the same direction. In addressing you on the subject, I cannot make myself fully understood without going back to state some parts in the past, and perhaps extending my letter to a wearisome length. But as you can choose your own time for reading it, it will probably encroach less upon your time than a personal call from me. When my son went into the service, I solicited for him the post of hospital steward, as you may recollect. While at Camp Butler, and before the election of the officers of the company, he was urged by many of the men of the company to be a candidate for a lieutenancy, and Col. Lippincott has told me, that if Frank had allowed himself to be a candidate, he felt sure he would have secured a majority for one of the lieutenancies, and he thought he would have obtained the first place. In this case he would have been in a position to succeed to the captaincy on the promotion of Col. Lippincott. But Frank declined to be a candidate for a lieutenancy, in deference to an understanding with his parents, that he should seek the position of hospital steward, thus by his filial fidelity losing his first chance for promotion in his company. Thus, his promotion to the first lieutenancy of the company last spring, was only placing him in a position, which he might probably <hr /> have occupied six months before, had he felt free to aspire to it. After receiving his commission, - on account of the state of Capt. Nixon's health and for other reasons, Frank had command of the company much of the time up to the appointment of Capt. Twining. He led a detachment of his company at the battle of Cache River in Arkansas, and Col. Lippincott commended his conduct on that occasion in terms of the highest praise. After reaching Helena, on the Missippi, Hovey's brigade was ordered down the river about twenty five miles to a place called Old Town Landing in a very swampy, sickly region. Soon after the army arrived on the banks of the Mississippi, Capt. Nixon left, and the second lieutenant and first sergeant were taken sick, and Frank was left in command of the company with all the company business on his hands. During the next six weeks he led his company on frequent scouting expeditions down river and into the states of Mississippi and Arkansas, skirmishing with Mississippi riflemen and guerrillas, sleeping in the open air, unsheltered and unbedded in that sickly season and climate. All this time his health continued robust, while a large portion of the officers of the brigade were on the sick list. The consequence was that those officers whose health did not break down were called to bear proportionally heavier duties. Frank informs me, that he had often to act as officer of the picket guard several times a week, and that on one occasion, he performed that duty every second night for ten days in succession. With such exposure in such a climate and at <hr /> such a season, it is not strange, that his turn to be sick came at last. In short, since early in September, he has been disabled from duty much of the time by frequent attacks of bilious remittent fever, one severe attack of dysentery, and a camp diarrhea more or less persistent. In this state of the case, his mother and sister have urged him strongly to resign. But to this he is entirely opposed, and is planning to return as soon as his health is restored. He is not, however, averse to such a change of position in the service, as would be more compatible with the state of health, than his present position. I am also disposed to favor such a change for reasons, which I will proceed to state. Through the extreme solicitude of his parents in trying to shape his course for him, Frank lost his first chance of promotion. For this I can blame no one but myself. But through your kindness and that of his superior officers this loss was in part or wholly made up to him six months later. But when the captaincy of the company was likely to become vacant, "the exigences of regimental politics" were thought to require that another should fill the vacancy, and now any aspirations, which he may have indulged in connection with his company or regiment, must wait for the promotion of the youngest captain in the regiment. Without blaming any one, I am free to say that Frank's position is unfortunate. It is unfortunate, that so good and faithful a soldier, as he has proved himself to be, should stand before the public in a position of seeming disparagement, which <hr /> must always attach to a superseded man. It is also unfortunate, that he should have been cut off from those encouragements and prospective rewards, to which the rules and regulations of the service entitle him. All these are needed to cheer and sustain the soldier in the hard service, to which he is called. I do not forget that both Frank and myself acquiesced in and favored the appointment of Capt.Twining. But this was done at the request of Gen. Hovey and Col. Lippincott; and Frank was so far indebted to them for his first promotion, as to make their wishes his law in the matter. He could not have done otherwise, than he did, without incurring their displeasure, and this he ought by all means to avoid. The same considerations imposed the same obligations on me and ruled my action in the case. It is proper for me to state that Col. Lippincott assured me, that the recommendation of Twining had nothing to do with any deficiency on the part of Frank; on the contrary Col L. affirmed to me, that Frank was fully competent to command the company in every emergency, to keep order and discipline in camp and on the march, and to lead the company in battle. I am also able to state on the most positive information, that all misunderstanding and disaffection in the company had passed away long before Twinging received his commission, and that it was the general desire of the company, that Frank should succeed to the captaincy. For the reasons and from the facts stated above, <hr /> [Jan 26, 1863] I regard Frank's present position as somewhat unfortunate. And as I am responsible, in part at least,for his being placed in such a position, I feel that I am under obligation to do what is in my power to relieve him from it. I therefore address you on the subject, without having in my mind any very definite idea of what is practicable in the case, but thinking it probable, that some position may be open to him, where his enfebled health would be less exposed, and where he would be relieved of what is unpleasant in his present position. Before specifying any position, to which I would recommend him, I would present a statement of such evidences, as have come to my knowledge, of his qualifications, as they have been exhibited by him and recognised by his superior officers during his connection with the military service. With reference to his business capacity, I would state that, for several months, he performed the duties of apothecary and hospital clerk, to the entire satisfaction of one of the strictest and most particular surgeons in the service. He afterwards acted for several weeks as clerk of a military commission, appointed at Pilot Knob for the trial of a number of Missouri ruffians for crimes against the life and property of union citizens. At the close of this service, he received a high compliment from the Judge Advocate for the manner, in which he had discharged the duties of his appointment. About the last of August, in a general order of the Army of the South West organising a Court Martial of Hovey's brigade, Frank was detailed to act as Judge Advocate, <hr /> He was prevented by sickness from performing the duties of this appointment. I only mention it, as indicating the estimate, in which his business capacity was held by his superior officers. As to his military abilities, I may say, that I have received many testimonials to his skillful ad successful management of his company, while he was in command. He was frequently sent out in command of foraging expeditions, and Col. Lippincott told me that there were but very few officers in the regiment, who conducted such expeditions with such good judgement and success, as he did. As showing the estimate of his military capacity by his superior officers, I would adduce the fact, that, in scouting expeditions, he was frequently placed in the advance with his company as skirmishers. As an instance of still more marked confidence in his trustworthiness, the second night after the battle of Cache River, when the army was encamped near a large force of the enemy, Frank was detailed to command a special guard, placed on the outpost of danger, to prevent a night surprise. In presenting an application for Frank's promotion, in stead of this long letter I should have laid before you testimonials from the officers of his brigade, if those officers were within convenient reach. As they are not, I have written you in the confidence of friendship, setting forth such facts, as may enable you to judge what those testimonials would be, if they were obtained. With the facts and considerations before you, which I have presented above, if you think my son worthy of promotion to any <hr /> position within your gift, or if, having no such gift at your disposal, you should feel free to use your influence in aid of his promotion in some other direction, I believe such a favor to him would be entirely consistent with patriotism, and certainly it would meet a warm appreciation from Frank and his friends. If there should occur any vacancy in the military administration of the state, which required to be filled with a person of business capacity, you can judge from the above statements, of Frank's qualifications for such a position. You can also judge of his fitness for any military command, which he might appropriately fill. When my son first entered the service, I did not imitate a custom, unfortunately too prevalent, by urging him into a prominent position, because my conscience would not allow me to seek for him any position, for which I did not feel sure he was qualified. But since he has been tried, I should not hesitate to recommend him to any position up to that of the command of a regiment. I do not ask for any such promotion for him. I am only expressing my estimate of his merits and abilities. If there should be no position, within your gift suitable for him, I have thought of the position of Assistant Adjutant General to some of the new Brigadiers about to be appointed. I think he is well qualified for such a position; and the duties of this office would involve less exposure of his health, than the one he now occupies. If it seems best to make a move this direction some <hr /> body must recommend him to the President or Secretary of War; and I would hope to be able to rely on your influence in that quarter. If you should think the object of this letter worthy of anything more than a passing notice, I would beg to refer you to Prof. Bateman, who knows Frank more intimately, than any other person out of the family. Frank's health is so far restored, that he could visit Springfield, if his presence should be thought desirable. The foregoing is submitted to your consideration without the intention of asserting any especial claim on your attention, and with a readiness to acquiesce in whatever decision you may come to. Very Respectfully Yours Samuel Adams. Hon. Richard Yates. <hr /> Samuel H. Adams Illinois College Requests the promotion of his son to some suitable position within your gift. Thinks him capable of holding any position. Has once served as Cap of a Co. Wishes his son to have some office where his health will be little exposed. Is now home on sick leave. I can hardly do justice to the enclosed, as it is quite lengthy and impossible to embody the ideas in a few words. Ans'd - 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/9220abbbc34cfb0a6d27f3c8521bab65.pdf 76e2646b92224f9b133a96ee11762773 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 Walter B. Scates to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503477 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/40ddfec2b2519f0e14c6ae4170922345.pdf 3e51498a58dc423dc3c97d8d3a701b10 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 Walter B. Scates to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503478 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/b8961aea3b8ddf8f948b654727491200.pdf c404a0d8232e05a7abd46490af96e718 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 L. G. Hunt to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503479 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/5af15965302198b17c06f76799e1604f.pdf 780ac9d405a39fc8dab00ad257435850 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With J. Gillespie letter 1/21/63 Alton Jany 26 1863. Gov F. A. Hoffmann Springfield My dear Sir During the Fall Several of my Republican Friends urged me to ask his Excelency R. Yates for an Appointment as a Director of the Deaf & Dumb Asseylum at Jacksonville (which office as I understand was made vacant by the Resignation of Wm Yer F. Brown) Have Concluded to do So if I could ask Gov Hoffmann to speak to Gov Yates for me (hoping that I do not ask to much). Supposing also that their are not many applicants as no Sallary is Connected with the office Enclosed find Letters from Judge J. Gillespe & Could Send more if Nessesary Hoping to be able to return Your Kind favor I am truly Your Friend & Servant I. W. Schnepps 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 W. Schnepp to F. A. Hoffman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503480 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. With J. Gillespie letter 1/21/63 Alton Jany 26 1863. Gov F. A. Hoffmann Springfield My dear Sir During the Fall Several of my Republican Friends urged me to ask his Excelency R. Yates for an Appointment as a Director of the Deaf & Dumb Asseylum at Jacksonville (which office as I understand was made vacant by the Resignation of Wm Yer F. Brown) Have Concluded to do So if I could ask Gov Hoffmann to speak to Gov Yates for me (hoping that I do not ask to much). Supposing also that their are not many applicants as no Sallary is Connected with the office Enclosed find Letters from Judge J. Gillespe & Could Send more if Nessesary Hoping to be able to return Your Kind favor I am truly Your Friend & Servant I. W. Schnepps 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/b56f532599bd3661b02ca574b7f3a301.pdf 0954cca6bb34a00724d640302f83582b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private His Excellency Richd. Yates Govr. of Ill. I add this as a private Supplement to my communication, upon the same subject of this date. Unless the public authorities select some other spot, in Oak Ridge Cemetery, I request that Col. Stewart's remains, may be interred on the lot adjoining, west of, and on the same street, as one owned by me, in the same cemetery. Mr Willis the Sexton, will identify the lot, as I requested him to reserve it, as an addition to the lot owned by me. Herewith you will find, a bland check, the proceeds of which, you will please cause to be applied, for payment for the lot. Please fill up the check with the sum required for that purpose. Respectfully Your Obdt Servt John A. McClemand <hr /> Hd Qrs. Army of the Miss Near Vicksburg Jany. 26. 1863. Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Co, will pay Richard Yates, or order, the sum of dollars in U.S. Treasury Notes and charge the same to my account John A. McClemand [Written vertically over above text:] Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled <hr /> Jany 26th 1863. Maj Gen John A. McLernand. letter in refference to the death of Colonel Warren Stewart. who was killed some 30 miles below Vixburg on the 22d day of January 1863. Also private letter in refference to his burial. What's to be done with this? Col Hirshbech I do not find the blank check referred to? Is it on file Check is inside. Forrest. Files these papers and with them the letter of Lieut Stewart in reply to Register published in Ills Journal 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 A. McClernand to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503481 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. Private His Excellency Richd. Yates Govr. of Ill. I add this as a private Supplement to my communication, upon the same subject of this date. Unless the public authorities select some other spot, in Oak Ridge Cemetery, I request that Col. Stewart's remains, may be interred on the lot adjoining, west of, and on the same street, as one owned by me, in the same cemetery. Mr Willis the Sexton, will identify the lot, as I requested him to reserve it, as an addition to the lot owned by me. Herewith you will find, a bland check, the proceeds of which, you will please cause to be applied, for payment for the lot. Please fill up the check with the sum required for that purpose. Respectfully Your Obdt Servt John A. McClemand <hr /> Hd Qrs. Army of the Miss Near Vicksburg Jany. 26. 1863. Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Co, will pay Richard Yates, or order, the sum of dollars in U.S. Treasury Notes and charge the same to my account John A. McClemand [Written vertically over above text:] Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled <hr /> Jany 26th 1863. Maj Gen John A. McLernand. letter in refference to the death of Colonel Warren Stewart. who was killed some 30 miles below Vixburg on the 22d day of January 1863. Also private letter in refference to his burial. What's to be done with this? Col Hirshbech I do not find the blank check referred to? Is it on file Check is inside. Forrest. Files these papers and with them the letter of Lieut Stewart in reply to Register published in Ills Journal 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/150bd6d08c692cc18d02c8f9c087cf9e.pdf 957125b002f42bb759c08320674771dc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With John A. McClernand letter 1/26/63 Head Quarters Army of the Miss Near Vicksburgh Jany 26th 1863 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Ills. It being highly important that I should become thoroughly acquainted with the topography of the country for many miles around this camp and the positions occupied by the enemy on the same side of the river before all the troops in my command had disembarked, Col Warren Stewart volunteered to reconnoitre accordingly and bring in the desired information. He started on the 22nd inst with a small Cavalry Command and on the following day we recd the news that he had fallen in a skirmish with a detachment of the enemy strongly entrenched by a levee surrounded by a fence near New Carthage on the West bank of the Miss river and some (30) thirty miles below Vicksburgh. His force consisting only of cavalry and not more than two hundred men finding it impracticable to dislodge the enemy superior in numbers and compelled to retire from that spot. Being the last to leave the advanced position his command had gained he was shot through the body. He kept his saddle for some minutes before he fell <hr /> Surviving two hours he only articulated these imperfect sentences "Tell Genl McClernand" "Genl McClernand" and to the inquiry what he wanted? answered "Bury me decently" None other of his Command fell. So died a hero & a patriot a man cool and wise in counsel and devoid of all consciousness of personal danger in battle Col Stewart was one of the first men in the North West to respond to the call for volunteers raising a cavalry Company under authority from Gen Fremont. He was in all the skirmishes in South western Missouri previous to the battle of Fredericktown and bore a conspicuous part in gaining that battle. He was with me during my ground reconnaissance of the evemy's position and works at Columbus Ky one year ago this month which was the first land approach made to that stronghold of the enemy. Leading the Cavalry in that reconnaissance with his brave comrade in arms Lieut Col McCulloh of the same State of the same state he advanced upon the enemy's lines and captured several pickets. He lead the advance guard in the assault upon Fort Henry and was the first man to enter the enemy's works. He was engaged in the battle of Fort Donelson and was a prominent actor in many of the scenes that transpired during the four days of its continuance. He was also with me on the battle field of Shiloh where he challenged the wondering and enthusiastic admiration <hr /> of my division by his ceaseless activity and fearless daring. It was there that away in advance of my line he received a severe wound in the head which together with the consequent fall from horse seriously endangered his life. Before he had entirely recovered from that wound so as to ride with perfect safety he rejoined me in the advance upon Corinth. He was the first man to discover the enemy's works and immediately afterwards he reported that he believed that the enemy had evacuated the place and that the works were unoccupied. He accompanied the advance of my corps from Corinth to Bethel to Jackson Bolivar Grand Junction and Le Grange and performed very valuable services in extending our arms over all the country North of the Memphis & Charleston RR and between the [illegible] & Miss rivers. During the months of October & November 1862 he efficiently assisted in forwarding for the Vicksburgh expedition and other purposes nearly fifty thousand troops from the states of Indiana Iowa & Illinois. He descended the Miss river with me until we found the Vicksburgh expedition returning and then he accompanied me up the Ark river to Post of Arkansas where the night before the battle he pushed a reconnaissance up to the enemys barracks within half a mile of the Fort and captured some eighty prisoners. Next day his wisdom and activity proved eminently useful as usual. Returning to this point his en ----terprise & zeal which together with his quick sagacity & good judgment were his great military virtues at last brought him at an unhappy moment to a soldiers death. Than Wallace & Hogg & McCulloh & Stewart the State of Illinois has lost no nobler or braver sons. They are fit to ranked among her jewels. Their names will be fondly cherished by her as honored and beloved memorials of of her blood-bought glory. Without wife or children, living only for his State and Country and having heroically fallen in their service I have deemed it proper to send the remains of Col Stewart with this communication to you with the request that his body be buried with military honors in Oakwood Cemetery north of Springfield. It is fitting that the remains of such a personage should find interment near the Capital of the State he loved so well. Your Obt Servt John A McClernand Maj Genl Comd 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 A. McClernand to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503482 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. With John A. McClernand letter 1/26/63 Head Quarters Army of the Miss Near Vicksburgh Jany 26th 1863 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Ills. It being highly important that I should become thoroughly acquainted with the topography of the country for many miles around this camp and the positions occupied by the enemy on the same side of the river before all the troops in my command had disembarked, Col Warren Stewart volunteered to reconnoitre accordingly and bring in the desired information. He started on the 22nd inst with a small Cavalry Command and on the following day we recd the news that he had fallen in a skirmish with a detachment of the enemy strongly entrenched by a levee surrounded by a fence near New Carthage on the West bank of the Miss river and some (30) thirty miles below Vicksburgh. His force consisting only of cavalry and not more than two hundred men finding it impracticable to dislodge the enemy superior in numbers and compelled to retire from that spot. Being the last to leave the advanced position his command had gained he was shot through the body. He kept his saddle for some minutes before he fell <hr /> Surviving two hours he only articulated these imperfect sentences "Tell Genl McClernand" "Genl McClernand" and to the inquiry what he wanted? answered "Bury me decently" None other of his Command fell. So died a hero & a patriot a man cool and wise in counsel and devoid of all consciousness of personal danger in battle Col Stewart was one of the first men in the North West to respond to the call for volunteers raising a cavalry Company under authority from Gen Fremont. He was in all the skirmishes in South western Missouri previous to the battle of Fredericktown and bore a conspicuous part in gaining that battle. He was with me during my ground reconnaissance of the evemy's position and works at Columbus Ky one year ago this month which was the first land approach made to that stronghold of the enemy. Leading the Cavalry in that reconnaissance with his brave comrade in arms Lieut Col McCulloh of the same State of the same state he advanced upon the enemy's lines and captured several pickets. He lead the advance guard in the assault upon Fort Henry and was the first man to enter the enemy's works. He was engaged in the battle of Fort Donelson and was a prominent actor in many of the scenes that transpired during the four days of its continuance. He was also with me on the battle field of Shiloh where he challenged the wondering and enthusiastic admiration <hr /> of my division by his ceaseless activity and fearless daring. It was there that away in advance of my line he received a severe wound in the head which together with the consequent fall from horse seriously endangered his life. Before he had entirely recovered from that wound so as to ride with perfect safety he rejoined me in the advance upon Corinth. He was the first man to discover the enemy's works and immediately afterwards he reported that he believed that the enemy had evacuated the place and that the works were unoccupied. He accompanied the advance of my corps from Corinth to Bethel to Jackson Bolivar Grand Junction and Le Grange and performed very valuable services in extending our arms over all the country North of the Memphis & Charleston RR and between the [illegible] & Miss rivers. During the months of October & November 1862 he efficiently assisted in forwarding for the Vicksburgh expedition and other purposes nearly fifty thousand troops from the states of Indiana Iowa & Illinois. He descended the Miss river with me until we found the Vicksburgh expedition returning and then he accompanied me up the Ark river to Post of Arkansas where the night before the battle he pushed a reconnaissance up to the enemys barracks within half a mile of the Fort and captured some eighty prisoners. Next day his wisdom and activity proved eminently useful as usual. Returning to this point his en ----terprise & zeal which together with his quick sagacity & good judgment were his great military virtues at last brought him at an unhappy moment to a soldiers death. Than Wallace & Hogg & McCulloh & Stewart the State of Illinois has lost no nobler or braver sons. They are fit to ranked among her jewels. Their names will be fondly cherished by her as honored and beloved memorials of of her blood-bought glory. Without wife or children, living only for his State and Country and having heroically fallen in their service I have deemed it proper to send the remains of Col Stewart with this communication to you with the request that his body be buried with military honors in Oakwood Cemetery north of Springfield. It is fitting that the remains of such a personage should find interment near the Capital of the State he loved so well. 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Thompson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503485 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/42dc390b8edf46f0cdcb9ed0759cf8b1.pdf 783d409b29cfb0645d83b0460d269cf6 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/. 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Edgerton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503486 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/404a643ea46b714224e3854534445714.pdf e1220d9652c55dfd2d1671d63e97ae75 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 Richard Yates to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503487 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/cb6d1f47fb5854ca75cd684fc4496ab3.pdf 2fa67227988fa61ef165a1c1c7cea028 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 Eliza Payne to William Cawley Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503488 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/d2c8364f974828e19042bf6882eecabc.pdf 02e6955a3e724abd5140fbbd16e3d1bf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Jany 27", 1863 Hon J. Baker Belleville Ills Dear Sir: Your fellow citizens at the Capital will be glad to have you deliver an address in the Hall of the House of Representatives, upon the subject of the War. If it will suit your convenience we will make the arrangement for the 4th of February next. (4th) Respy. Richd. Yates. Gov D. L. Phillips 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 Richard Yates and D. L. Phillips to J. Baker Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503489 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 Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Jany 27", 1863 Hon J. Baker Belleville Ills Dear Sir: Your fellow citizens at the Capital will be glad to have you deliver an address in the Hall of the House of Representatives, upon the subject of the War. If it will suit your convenience we will make the arrangement for the 4th of February next. (4th) Respy. Richd. Yates. Gov D. L. Phillips 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/7f8d63dfbb7401ef78bc43ee9422a59f.pdf 6f2750da3eca3b7f0ab82a86796a4e15 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 E. P. Ferry to Forrest Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503490 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/6cc642b1c2eac50cb3ace91cff0cf905.pdf 85e39af543def83b577ccf35a6372a40 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth. Ills. Jan 27st 63 To his Excellency R. Yates Sir having received a dispatch from Dr D. B. Rice "Sergeon of the 102 Regt." Ills. Vols. now detaled to Galatin Ten." as Post sergeon." that my services are needed, and wishes me to report as soon as possible I would apply for a pass as funds are so scarce that it is almost impossible for me to get there in any reasonable time. hopeing that you will give this a notice I close remain youres truly S. C Curran PS Refferances. Dr D B Rice Gal. Ten Rev P.A. Wallace D'D President of Monmouth Col." Hon. Porter Probate [Jude?] Monmouth Ills. Address. S C Curran. Box 405 Monmouth. Waren. Co. Ills <hr /> S.C Curran ansd Feby 2 - 63 Box 405 - Monmouth Warren Co. Ill. Wishes a pass from the Gov to go to Galitin Tenn to join Dr. Rice as his services are needed. S. C. Curran 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 08 (January 24-31, 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 S. C. Curran to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503491 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. Monmouth. Ills. Jan 27st 63 To his Excellency R. Yates Sir having received a dispatch from Dr D. B. Rice "Sergeon of the 102 Regt." Ills. Vols. now detaled to Galatin Ten." as Post sergeon." that my services are needed, and wishes me to report as soon as possible I would apply for a pass as funds are so scarce that it is almost impossible for me to get there in any reasonable time. hopeing that you will give this a notice I close remain youres truly S. C Curran PS Refferances. Dr D B Rice Gal. Ten Rev P.A. Wallace D'D President of Monmouth Col." Hon. Porter Probate [Jude?] Monmouth Ills. Address. S C Curran. Box 405 Monmouth. Waren. Co. Ills <hr /> S.C Curran ansd Feby 2 - 63 Box 405 - Monmouth Warren Co. Ill. Wishes a pass from the Gov to go to Galitin Tenn to join Dr. Rice as his services are needed. S. C. Curran 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