192 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3db867a028d646c8e77c3e81d8321974.pdf aea7a2188787531cb9cf93585c7f08c6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. Gen'l Hospitals Keokuk Iowa Apr. 27th 63 Gov. Yates Dear Sir. I have rec'd from Col. Van Vleck, the appointment of Assistant Surgeon, in 78th Regiment Ills Vols. to fill vacancy and subject to your approval Will you please inform me where, and when, I can meet the board of Medical Examiners Very Respectfully Yours Wm W Githers Act. Assist. Surg. US. Gen'l Hospitals Keokuk Iowa Box 284 <hr /> Ansd. May 5-63 Wm W Githens Keokuk April 27th 1863 Has recd the appointment of Asst Surgeon of 78th Regt. wishes to know when he will meet the Medical Examining Board. Recd Ex O. April 30 1863. 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 12, Folder 01 (April 15-30, 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 William W. Githens to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506680 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. U.S. Gen'l Hospitals Keokuk Iowa Apr. 27th 63 Gov. Yates Dear Sir. I have rec'd from Col. Van Vleck, the appointment of Assistant Surgeon, in 78th Regiment Ills Vols. to fill vacancy and subject to your approval Will you please inform me where, and when, I can meet the board of Medical Examiners Very Respectfully Yours Wm W Githers Act. Assist. Surg. US. Gen'l Hospitals Keokuk Iowa Box 284 <hr /> Ansd. May 5-63 Wm W Githens Keokuk April 27th 1863 Has recd the appointment of Asst Surgeon of 78th Regt. wishes to know when he will meet the Medical Examining Board. Recd Ex O. April 30 1863. 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/ccf8b396c816dea8b4d32adf3defdd9a.pdf b8b1333c794b64d36cf62414f93b24dd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Annapolis Md April 27th 1863 Govener Yates Sir to your Excelency I take the Responsibility to write you a few lines to inform you of my present situation. I was wounded at the battle of Murfreesboro the 1st day of January 1863 & was taken prisoner the next day & there I remained in the so called Confedracy untill the 8th day of March During that period of time I had one of my finger amputated also was taken down with the [Erasipalis?] & in Consiquence I have lost the use of my hand at least for a while, & the head Sergeon says I will haft to stay here 3 months Before I can get a transfer to my own State & Sir as one that has <hr /> been true to his Cuntry I would Request a favor of my Respected Govener to get me transfered to my own State, the head Sergeon Says by writing to you I can be Transfered imeadiately at your Command, I am ready for for field servicethe minute my hand is [illegible] or any other service my commander sees fit to [illegible] - or place me in by So doing you will Oblige A Soldier of the U S Army Co [A?] 36 Regt Illinois Volunteers & Obeident Servant Isaac N Miner Most Respectively Yours At U S Genl Hospital Annapolis Md <hr /> Isaac N Miner Annapoles Md April 27 1863 Is informed that it will be three months before he can be transferred to his own state unless it is done through the Governor - wishes to be transferred to Illinois. is a member of the 36th Regt. Recd Ex O. May 1st 1863. 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 01 (April 15-30, 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 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 Issac H. Miner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506681 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/db29b44a913d7b3ec34bbab0499a14b1.pdf 33adbc7474aa339bf183f772e7491064 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 01 (April 15-30, 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 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. S. Murphey to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506682 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/9f01e81a6772348504bd0c8d6a81a543.pdf 7e4d96de69765765605ba22917dedae4 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 01 (April 15-30, 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 Francis Marshall Eddy to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506683 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/4134cf70d66c190e6dd1879ee65f2f0a.pdf b6485698bd8bc2af9d6ce99284b96e97 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 01 (April 15-30, 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 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 Isaac N. Morris to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506684 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/9dcff9248f4f64c5dc43dd26110bbf3f.pdf be8abeddae429e0c582e5c0738f38e34 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Vermont. Adjutant and Inspectors General's Office, Woodstock, Apr 24, 1863. Dear Sir, Would you have the kindness to forward to me an impression of the seal of your State and also of any other seal used in the Executive Dept. by doing so you will confer on me a great favor I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt H. Sam Knight Adj & Ins. Gens Office His Excellency The Governor of Ill. <hr /> Ansd. May 5 63 H. Sam Knight Adjt & Insp. Gen'l State of Vermont Woodstock April 27 1863. Wishes the Governor to forward him an impression of the Seal of the State, also any other seal used in the Executive Department Recd Ex. O. April 30th 1863. 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 12, Folder 01 (April 15-30, 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 H. Sam Knight to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506685 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Vermont. Adjutant and Inspectors General's Office, Woodstock, Apr 24, 1863. Dear Sir, Would you have the kindness to forward to me an impression of the seal of your State and also of any other seal used in the Executive Dept. by doing so you will confer on me a great favor I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt H. Sam Knight Adj & Ins. Gens Office His Excellency The Governor of Ill. <hr /> Ansd. May 5 63 H. Sam Knight Adjt & Insp. Gen'l State of Vermont Woodstock April 27 1863. Wishes the Governor to forward him an impression of the Seal of the State, also any other seal used in the Executive Department Recd Ex. O. April 30th 1863. 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/5845fbeffd1d9907eb5f33a86a1a6239.pdf 8c4590116f39eb594ef2685d23e53e15 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Naperville Ill April 28 1863 Hon Francis A Hoffman Acting Gov Springfield Ill Dear Sir Messesn William Naper and Alvin Scott. Loyal Citizens of this county desire to visit their brothers (Each having one) in Genl Rosecrans Department Tennesee. They have requested me to ask of you passes into our lines; Your Early Attention will very much oblige them, and Very Truly Yours Lewis Ellsworth <hr /> Ans April 29" 1863 Lewis Ellsworth Naperville April 28 1863. Wishes the Governor to send Mr Wm Naper and H Scott a pass to visit their brothers now in Genl Rosencranz Dept - says they are good loyal citizens. Pass sent Send paper at once Recd Ex O. April 29 1863. 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 12, Folder 01 (April 15-30, 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 Lewis Ellsworth to Francis A. Hoffman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506686 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. Naperville Ill April 28 1863 Hon Francis A Hoffman Acting Gov Springfield Ill Dear Sir Messesn William Naper and Alvin Scott. Loyal Citizens of this county desire to visit their brothers (Each having one) in Genl Rosecrans Department Tennesee. They have requested me to ask of you passes into our lines; Your Early Attention will very much oblige them, and Very Truly Yours Lewis Ellsworth <hr /> Ans April 29" 1863 Lewis Ellsworth Naperville April 28 1863. Wishes the Governor to send Mr Wm Naper and H Scott a pass to visit their brothers now in Genl Rosencranz Dept - says they are good loyal citizens. Pass sent Send paper at once Recd Ex O. April 29 1863. 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/24c9aa1a3cd6dd0ffd79fd9826caee6c.pdf 66afad5ea63418092bc1a7b38bc2cc21 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 01 (April 15-30, 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 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 William S. Latham to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506687 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/d35cacc8ec5a128da3d4fb2b6ae0d2b0.pdf 2fa2aa2285820cad23910a8833e620e9 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 01 (April 15-30, 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 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Rhodes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506688 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/80994cb5d29d3634286794981a9aef1a.pdf 7822c06925170e836696310d10c07a99 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Parolle Annapolis Md Apr 28 63 Respected Sir I shall write you a few lines in my plain way At Which I pray your honor not to take offence for if you can do nothing for me just throw this scrip aside Very unluckly I was taken prisoner for which I am sory, but I could not help for I was deceived by the enemy ware dressed in our uniform but now I wish to ask a favor which your honor may deside as he thinks proper for I rather think my self you can not if you did wish to give me I am here among strangers entirely and have no money and perhaps shall not have till I get back <hr /> to my reg which is the 80 Ill My eyes being very sore and I should like to have them cured up a little so that when I go back to the field I shall be a more efecient soldier I asked the doctor here if he could do any thing for me and he said he could not so I though I would write to you and see if you would send me a transfer to my State that is if you can I hope you will excuse if I have offended for I do not wish to give you any trouble more than you have for you have a great burden on your mind as well as your hands your obidient servant J F Finley <hr /> If you should send me a pass to any place in my state I am not particular where pleas Direct United States general hospital Annapolis Md for my letters all come to the hospital for I have just come from there some time since <hr /> Ans May 6 1863 J F Finley Annapolis Md April 28 63. Is a member of the 80th Regt Ill Vol now confined in the Hospital Wishes to be transferred to Ills. [ansd?] Recd Ex O. May 5 1863. 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 12, Folder 01 (April 15-30, 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 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 J. F. Finley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506689 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. Camp Parolle Annapolis Md Apr 28 63 Respected Sir I shall write you a few lines in my plain way At Which I pray your honor not to take offence for if you can do nothing for me just throw this scrip aside Very unluckly I was taken prisoner for which I am sory, but I could not help for I was deceived by the enemy ware dressed in our uniform but now I wish to ask a favor which your honor may deside as he thinks proper for I rather think my self you can not if you did wish to give me I am here among strangers entirely and have no money and perhaps shall not have till I get back <hr /> to my reg which is the 80 Ill My eyes being very sore and I should like to have them cured up a little so that when I go back to the field I shall be a more efecient soldier I asked the doctor here if he could do any thing for me and he said he could not so I though I would write to you and see if you would send me a transfer to my State that is if you can I hope you will excuse if I have offended for I do not wish to give you any trouble more than you have for you have a great burden on your mind as well as your hands your obidient servant J F Finley <hr /> If you should send me a pass to any place in my state I am not particular where pleas Direct United States general hospital Annapolis Md for my letters all come to the hospital for I have just come from there some time since <hr /> Ans May 6 1863 J F Finley Annapolis Md April 28 63. Is a member of the 80th Regt Ill Vol now confined in the Hospital Wishes to be transferred to Ills. [ansd?] Recd Ex O. May 5 1863. 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/5f5314b70cf0294f5e75c01dda15d7da.pdf 76cfcc86ffefa137c1e19bbf45b12ce6 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 01 (April 15-30, 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 Petition of James H. Vanasdale and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506690 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/c1f80b2c7d70841cacd19e3f79721a02.pdf c9745de8329191462e1b0bc7a52fd9f5 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 01 (April 15-30, 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 S. D. Shurman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506691 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/044d42472a3c3cc80f204d8e42fbd150.pdf c7172dd3e737f246a6e613832125a018 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D. C. April 29, 1863. Hon Richard Yates Governor of Illinois, Dear Sir; The bearer of this letter George O. Evans Esq. of the great house of Evans & Hassel, manufacturers of military goods in the city of Philadelphia, visits your State for the purpose of conferring with you in reference to the furnishing of your troops for the home defence. He is a gentleman of the highest character, in whom you can place the fullest confidence. a man of means, radical loyalty and earnest attachment to our political organization. It would give me great pleasure and I am sure you would find it of advantage to yourself if you would give him an opportunity to supply you at least a portion of the material you may require for your troops. Yours Very Truly J.W. Forney <hr /> File "F" (R) Forney J W. Washington April 29 63. Introducing George Evans of the house of Evans and Cassell manufacturers of military goods in Philada wishes to confer with the Governor in reference to furnishing State troops Recd Ex O. June 17th 63. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 01 (April 15-30, 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 J. W. Forney to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506692 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D. C. April 29, 1863. Hon Richard Yates Governor of Illinois, Dear Sir; The bearer of this letter George O. Evans Esq. of the great house of Evans & Hassel, manufacturers of military goods in the city of Philadelphia, visits your State for the purpose of conferring with you in reference to the furnishing of your troops for the home defence. He is a gentleman of the highest character, in whom you can place the fullest confidence. a man of means, radical loyalty and earnest attachment to our political organization. It would give me great pleasure and I am sure you would find it of advantage to yourself if you would give him an opportunity to supply you at least a portion of the material you may require for your troops. Yours Very Truly J.W. Forney <hr /> File "F" (R) Forney J W. Washington April 29 63. Introducing George Evans of the house of Evans and Cassell manufacturers of military goods in Philada wishes to confer with the Governor in reference to furnishing State troops Recd Ex O. June 17th 63. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0bc803481aa0f06af5d13093cffa88b4.pdf bd11c8e6ddb004ae97fdbe1dc8773817 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hd Qrs 17th Ills Vol Infantry Lake Providence La April 29 1863 To His Excellency Gov. Yates Sir With this please find a "Palmetto Basket" manufactured by a Miss McCarroll of this place. I procured it intending to present it on your return as a Southron relic for the benefit of the "folks at home," but as we are now about to leave for parts unknown (perhaps Vicksburg) I am compelled to forward by Express. Please accept the tiny article with my best wishes hoping that very soon the entire "Palmetto Country" may be as thoroughly worked up I am Most Respectfully Your Obdt Sevt J. Moore <hr /> Private J Moore Lake Providence April 29 63 Sends the Governor a "Palmetto Basket" manufactured by a Miss McCarroll of that place presents it as a southern relic for the benefit of the "folks at home." Recd Ex O. May 21 1863 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 12, Folder 01 (April 15-30, 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 J. Moore to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506693 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. Hd Qrs 17th Ills Vol Infantry Lake Providence La April 29 1863 To His Excellency Gov. Yates Sir With this please find a "Palmetto Basket" manufactured by a Miss McCarroll of this place. I procured it intending to present it on your return as a Southron relic for the benefit of the "folks at home," but as we are now about to leave for parts unknown (perhaps Vicksburg) I am compelled to forward by Express. Please accept the tiny article with my best wishes hoping that very soon the entire "Palmetto Country" may be as thoroughly worked up I am Most Respectfully Your Obdt Sevt J. Moore <hr /> Private J Moore Lake Providence April 29 63 Sends the Governor a "Palmetto Basket" manufactured by a Miss McCarroll of that place presents it as a southern relic for the benefit of the "folks at home." Recd Ex O. May 21 1863 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/f1cb5b1766fe67bc03347c9eb2f9e60c.pdf d976586b59912302e42830cfceea60f8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago April 30 63 Lieut Govr Hoffman Sir Nearly a week ago I inclosed a certificate of [my?] election as Recorder of this City to Govr Yates, and requested him to send me a commission, as the statute provides. I have recd no reply. I understand he is absent It is necessary I should hold a court next week. Will you have the goodness to forward me my commission Yours Evert Van Buren <hr /> Ansd May 6 63 Evert Van Buren Chicago April 30th 1863. Has forwarded a certificate of his election as recorder of the city of Chicago says it is necessary that he hold court next week and hopes the commission will be sent forward. Tell him com. was sent several days ago. Hope he has recd the same V Recd Ex O. May 5th 1863. 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 12, Folder 01 (April 15-30, 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 Evert Van Buren to Francis A. Hoffman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506694 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 April 30 63 Lieut Govr Hoffman Sir Nearly a week ago I inclosed a certificate of [my?] election as Recorder of this City to Govr Yates, and requested him to send me a commission, as the statute provides. I have recd no reply. I understand he is absent It is necessary I should hold a court next week. Will you have the goodness to forward me my commission Yours Evert Van Buren <hr /> Ansd May 6 63 Evert Van Buren Chicago April 30th 1863. Has forwarded a certificate of his election as recorder of the city of Chicago says it is necessary that he hold court next week and hopes the commission will be sent forward. Tell him com. was sent several days ago. Hope he has recd the same V Recd Ex O. May 5th 1863. 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/15576e7bb6f123ce2b6fa0524497c153.pdf aba517e5aaa1dbf40cda0f29d0cc0a13 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 01 (April 15-30, 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 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. B. Hitchcock to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506695 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/6c0483896217fe0dc9232c4e3f6f819b.pdf 60d9c93e9a53c950da604de7fd0ed534 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mayor's Office City of Bloomington April 30th 1863 To the Hon. Richard Yates. The Bearer Mr James R. Means is an Honorable Citizen of McLean County and is desirious of going to Vicksburg. To procure the Body of a deceased soldier whose name was Jonathan C. Stansbury a private in Co. F. Reg. 116. Ill. Vol. please direct him how to procure the proper passes. & much oblige Yours truly A. J. Merriman Mayor <hr /> Genl. HeadQuarters Illinois Adjutant General's Office Springfield April 30. 63 Approved and respectfully recommended. Allen G. Fuller Adjutant Genal. <hr /> Done May 1863. A J. Merryman Bloomington Ills April 30th Recommending Jas R. Means for pass to visit the Army. Recd Ex O May 1s 1863, 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 12, Folder 01 (April 15-30, 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 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. J. Merriman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506696 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. Mayor's Office City of Bloomington April 30th 1863 To the Hon. Richard Yates. The Bearer Mr James R. Means is an Honorable Citizen of McLean County and is desirious of going to Vicksburg. To procure the Body of a deceased soldier whose name was Jonathan C. Stansbury a private in Co. F. Reg. 116. Ill. Vol. please direct him how to procure the proper passes. & much oblige Yours truly A. J. Merriman Mayor <hr /> Genl. HeadQuarters Illinois Adjutant General's Office Springfield April 30. 63 Approved and respectfully recommended. Allen G. Fuller Adjutant Genal. <hr /> Done May 1863. A J. Merryman Bloomington Ills April 30th Recommending Jas R. Means for pass to visit the Army. Recd Ex O May 1s 1863, 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/999f3bf102febd3292f486a237603f97.pdf b4299715d89d53524b8eff72b7acf58b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Willow Hill Ills April 31" 63 His Excellency Gov R Yates Sir Haveing once before taken the Liberty to address you in behalf of our Soldiers in the field I now desire to address you in regard to the Copperheads at home of which (I am Sorry to say) we have not a fiew, Some make a great deal of Nois in Huzzawing for Jeff Davis ascerting their Loyalty to the South and their Eternal Hatred to the cause of the north threatning Union men with Hanging Laying in wait for them with deadly Weapons. Declaring publicly that rather than set One Negro free they would See the Constitution and laws sunk to H-l to rise no more writing letters saying they Expected to be in the Southern confederacy <hr /> by the first of April declaring their determination to resist any attempt to arrest deserters And now My dear sir what makes this more Humiliating to me it Emenates from profest member of that party to which I have devoted all my life and I Still profess to be an uncompromising Democrat but god forgive me I can no longer support a party in whose pale Butternuts and Copperheads have the ascendancy I am for my Country Unconditionally write a wrong and am willing to seal my devotion with my blood. I have Spent one year in the servis as a private Refusing to go for the sake of office and tried to do my duty in the field as Shilo Corinth & Hatchie River after Which by the advice of friends I Excepted a discharge not being able longer to perform <hr /> the duties of a private soldier And for this those Godforsaken trators denominate a man an Abolitionist My friends here are affraid for me to attend to my practice for fear of my being waylaid. God only knows what will be the consequences to me I have just returned from a trip to Murfreesboro where I have been for the purpose of administering to the wants of the Sick and Wounded and now I have spent all the means I have and if nothing can be done to arrest the proceedings of the Traitirs. I ask you for a place in some military department If I receive nothing more than the wages of a private. I would prefer staying with my family but put me where I can do something for my country Rescpectfully Yours W H Eidsen MD Willow Hill Private Jasper Co Ills <hr /> Wm H Eidson M.D. Willow Hill Jasper Co Ills Mar 31st 1863. Writes in regard to the Copperheads at home. says they have threatened to hang Union men and rather than see one Negro set free they would see the Constitution sunk. He has always been a democrat but not one of Copperhead kind. has served over a year as a private and wishes to go into the service again. file Recd Ex O April 3 1863. 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 12, Folder 01 (April 15-30, 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 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 William H. Eidson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506697 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. Willow Hill Ills April 31" 63 His Excellency Gov R Yates Sir Haveing once before taken the Liberty to address you in behalf of our Soldiers in the field I now desire to address you in regard to the Copperheads at home of which (I am Sorry to say) we have not a fiew, Some make a great deal of Nois in Huzzawing for Jeff Davis ascerting their Loyalty to the South and their Eternal Hatred to the cause of the north threatning Union men with Hanging Laying in wait for them with deadly Weapons. Declaring publicly that rather than set One Negro free they would See the Constitution and laws sunk to H-l to rise no more writing letters saying they Expected to be in the Southern confederacy <hr /> by the first of April declaring their determination to resist any attempt to arrest deserters And now My dear sir what makes this more Humiliating to me it Emenates from profest member of that party to which I have devoted all my life and I Still profess to be an uncompromising Democrat but god forgive me I can no longer support a party in whose pale Butternuts and Copperheads have the ascendancy I am for my Country Unconditionally write a wrong and am willing to seal my devotion with my blood. I have Spent one year in the servis as a private Refusing to go for the sake of office and tried to do my duty in the field as Shilo Corinth & Hatchie River after Which by the advice of friends I Excepted a discharge not being able longer to perform <hr /> the duties of a private soldier And for this those Godforsaken trators denominate a man an Abolitionist My friends here are affraid for me to attend to my practice for fear of my being waylaid. God only knows what will be the consequences to me I have just returned from a trip to Murfreesboro where I have been for the purpose of administering to the wants of the Sick and Wounded and now I have spent all the means I have and if nothing can be done to arrest the proceedings of the Traitirs. I ask you for a place in some military department If I receive nothing more than the wages of a private. I would prefer staying with my family but put me where I can do something for my country Rescpectfully Yours W H Eidsen MD Willow Hill Private Jasper Co Ills <hr /> Wm H Eidson M.D. Willow Hill Jasper Co Ills Mar 31st 1863. Writes in regard to the Copperheads at home. says they have threatened to hang Union men and rather than see one Negro set free they would see the Constitution sunk. He has always been a democrat but not one of Copperhead kind. has served over a year as a private and wishes to go into the service again. file Recd Ex O April 3 1863. 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/ffff85b538d38c687ef3440d5c8dc03a.pdf 2561dd8aae26831d71a0431165056d2a 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 02 (May 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. M. Hosford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-05-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506698 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/171f63c141ba6b032b34638fd69eb7e1.pdf 33aaec3dabe6a3ba14f10fe3f4887f19 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 02 (May 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Petition of Cophas Park and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-05-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506699 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/fd5856983a58946bc3d5f38b83c4345c.pdf 137486964d221ec79d5915d41165cff5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lisbon, Illinois May 1st 1863. To His Excellency. Francis A. Hoffman Lieut Governor and Act. Gov State of Illinois Springfield Dear Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 21st ult. in reply I beg leave to say to your honor that my address proper is as per above. I make this announcement so that if my application for Clerkship meet with favor at your hand or the Gov, which you "inform me is filed for future consideration," you may announce the same to me, hoping that you will do so, should my services be required. I have the honor to subscribe myself, most respectfully Your Obt servant (Hastily) Jno. E. Williams <hr /> John E Williams Lisbon Ills May 1st 1863. Acknowledges the receipt of the Governors favor. hopes he may soon have a position for him Says his correct address is Lisbon Ills. file Recd Ex O. May 5th 1863. 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 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John E. Williams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-05-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506700 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. Lisbon, Illinois May 1st 1863. To His Excellency. Francis A. Hoffman Lieut Governor and Act. Gov State of Illinois Springfield Dear Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 21st ult. in reply I beg leave to say to your honor that my address proper is as per above. I make this announcement so that if my application for Clerkship meet with favor at your hand or the Gov, which you "inform me is filed for future consideration," you may announce the same to me, hoping that you will do so, should my services be required. I have the honor to subscribe myself, most respectfully Your Obt servant (Hastily) Jno. E. Williams <hr /> John E Williams Lisbon Ills May 1st 1863. Acknowledges the receipt of the Governors favor. hopes he may soon have a position for him Says his correct address is Lisbon Ills. file Recd Ex O. May 5th 1863. 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/81b75fb3dfce075cf706577d114d0e52.pdf 53010469ceb9ca35d798ae9603410dca 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 02 (May 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 S. Bennett and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-05-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506701 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/63861f889e721624df4f266d124a59de.pdf b4b90e90ddaeb477a23f0ea2d6773e78 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Louisiana Mo. May 2d 1863. To whom it may concern This is to state, that I am well acquainted with the bearer Capt J. B. Roberts who for some years has been a resident of this county. Capt R. at an early day after the origin of the rebellion took up arms in defence of the country, and performed valuable service in suppressing disturbance in North East Missouri. Capt R. bears a good reputation for <hr /> energy, honesty and upright bearing He deserves well of all friends of the country Your friend J. B. Henderson 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 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. Henderson to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-05-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506702 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. Louisiana Mo. May 2d 1863. To whom it may concern This is to state, that I am well acquainted with the bearer Capt J. B. Roberts who for some years has been a resident of this county. Capt R. at an early day after the origin of the rebellion took up arms in defence of the country, and performed valuable service in suppressing disturbance in North East Missouri. Capt R. bears a good reputation for <hr /> energy, honesty and upright bearing He deserves well of all friends of the country Your friend J. B. Henderson 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/7892a263697fe348db0fef7d237cb90b.pdf 61cb2dae22fd5161157378a3764dc63a 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 02 (May 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. T. Stone to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-05-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506703 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/7c34b8d324aa4b289b2303e053af71b2.pdf 32f724cda590424153e3cdfd2516b29b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tell him, that the War Dept disapproves the system of giving complimentary commissions, in a Lieutenants commission will however be offered to him if he succeeds in obtaining appt on Ransom's staff upon application being made by Ransom to that effect Chicago. May 3d 1863. His Exellency. Lieut Gov. Hoffman. Act'g Gov'r of Illinois. I leave for Vicksburgh on Wednesday evening, May 6th. to offer my services to Brig. Gen'l Ransom, as volunteer aide de camp, and would respectfully request a complimentary commission with the rank of Captain, to enable me to serve as such. Hoping that you will be able to give me a speedy and favorable answer. I have the honor to be, Very Respectfully, Your most ob't serv't. Roswell H. Mason. <hr /> Ans. May 5 - 63. Roswell H Mason Chicago May 3 1863. Wishes a complimentary Commission as Captain - to enable him to serve as such on Genl Ransoms staff. Recd Ex O. May 3 1863. 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 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robert H. Mason to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-05-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506704 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. Tell him, that the War Dept disapproves the system of giving complimentary commissions, in a Lieutenants commission will however be offered to him if he succeeds in obtaining appt on Ransom's staff upon application being made by Ransom to that effect Chicago. May 3d 1863. His Exellency. Lieut Gov. Hoffman. Act'g Gov'r of Illinois. I leave for Vicksburgh on Wednesday evening, May 6th. to offer my services to Brig. Gen'l Ransom, as volunteer aide de camp, and would respectfully request a complimentary commission with the rank of Captain, to enable me to serve as such. Hoping that you will be able to give me a speedy and favorable answer. I have the honor to be, Very Respectfully, Your most ob't serv't. Roswell H. Mason. <hr /> Ans. May 5 - 63. Roswell H Mason Chicago May 3 1863. Wishes a complimentary Commission as Captain - to enable him to serve as such on Genl Ransoms staff. Recd Ex O. May 3 1863. 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