204 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8b924d9055dee70c9bb2c3cde9d20b93.pdf 533ed461fe145636ce6d25ec7427c209 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. Rockford Aug 20th /61 Gov Yates ~ My Dear Sir Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance the [illegible] Lieut Wesley Boyd for many years a citizen of Rockford Lieut B belonged to Elsworth's Governer of this city & was for a long time under Co Elsworth and is well versed in Military Exercise. He has been or some weeks drilling men here preparatory for the army and may be of service to you at your Camp at Springfield in drilling the recruits. Lieut visits Springfield on Military matters - any attention you may be able to show him will confer a favor on a worthy gentleman and much oblige Your Friend Amous Miller <hr /> Miller Rockford Introducing Lt. Boyd <hr /> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Amon S. Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500804 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/3a7bf54a71467987b999dd6c14504a9d.pdf b45981f4d9cc560b5d49c4f3ebcbc89d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Brewster to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500805 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/9b9d0986a79c45169455535816c8582c.pdf 43a1b2b27d17b3f88bd6899e9e9a2462 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 E. W. Taylor to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500806 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/1dab524de7f53463754e427ee7408df5.pdf dc2f12eaf9056627b628d60c045db7f4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. D. Bacon to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500807 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/a8deec491684f6c5844068ba0468d065.pdf 7f7ad1d6ff48504e1a73ec15e22ab27b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. M. Preston to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500808 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/be14cd171936e1c4dfeae88392caf1b0.pdf 70167a05818be8ef90470b9b09e90afa Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With A. Kitchell leter 8/20/61 With C. E. Spring letter 9/18/61 Olney Ills Augt 20th 1861 Hon: R. Yates Dear Sir I have this day accompanied the volunteer company we have at last been able to organize in Grayville to this place, on their route to Springfield & whilst I cannot say much for the boy's piety I can truly say better fighting materials in the defense of the Union cannot be found. Their Captain Up de Graff is a most excellent officer & will soon drill them into good soldiers. My son Charles E Spring while making great business sacrifices to his patriotism has been mainly instrumental in getting it up, only accepting the office of orderly sergeant to prevent jealousy among the democrats though deservedly popular with both parties. Knowing that he is fully competent to fulfill the arduous duties of that office I still cannot help feeling that he deserves something better & if you could promote him in the Commisary department for which his business habits so well qualify him <hr /> or in any other branch of the service he may wish to enter you will confer a great personal favor & may rest assured you will find him an active efficient & honest officer Respectfully Yours truly Sydney Spring <hr /> Enter Answer 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 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sydney Spring to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1861]-08-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500809 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With A. Kitchell leter 8/20/61 With C. E. Spring letter 9/18/61 Olney Ills Augt 20th 1861 Hon: R. Yates Dear Sir I have this day accompanied the volunteer company we have at last been able to organize in Grayville to this place, on their route to Springfield & whilst I cannot say much for the boy's piety I can truly say better fighting materials in the defense of the Union cannot be found. Their Captain Up de Graff is a most excellent officer & will soon drill them into good soldiers. My son Charles E Spring while making great business sacrifices to his patriotism has been mainly instrumental in getting it up, only accepting the office of orderly sergeant to prevent jealousy among the democrats though deservedly popular with both parties. Knowing that he is fully competent to fulfill the arduous duties of that office I still cannot help feeling that he deserves something better & if you could promote him in the Commisary department for which his business habits so well qualify him <hr /> or in any other branch of the service he may wish to enter you will confer a great personal favor & may rest assured you will find him an active efficient & honest officer Respectfully Yours truly Sydney Spring <hr /> Enter Answer 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/a3e7756d95c36732f6eca6400138d639.pdf f10c27fc1eaeca8a2c94191a4e7e019e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lewis Hammack to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500810 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/abe1c986279696f50ce0acb07ceed1c8.pdf 17a864a10676c4855225f88204e119c6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Samuel Adams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500811 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/aad9278f5422d746d36afd46bf127968.pdf 9d13799575b0bdf7beb03300f3c1731d 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. Olney Ills. Aug 20" 1861 Hon R Yates Dear Sir, The bearer Mr Charles E Spring of Grayville goes up to day in the company from that place to Camp Butler I desire to say for him that he is a most worthy young man and that to his energy and self sacrificing zeal the forming their company is mainly done. He holds only the office of orderly sergeant, declining other offices with a view to better success in forming the company. His friends knowing his worth desire to see him early promoted and assure you that in anything you can do for him in that [vein?] will be duly appreciated by him & his friends Your truly A Kitchell <hr /> enter & file Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. Kitchell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500812 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/7f13f7bb60874ab46b4aeca2f1238990.pdf b5105dc3c56f60e9c8e256349e36d150 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. A. Caldwell and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500813 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/7ecd49913b0599c97f723c1958a01b30.pdf 643dc9c3f343070efbe1c3dc15eccfba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. S. Rearden to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500814 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/22aba93128d39e2de58bd27fc4850a95.pdf c39019013c19431ef293e45861cec9c1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. Steedman to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500815 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/1b9c15e7cd2f8acd901d2e8bcc5fbfb5.pdf 151abe9d1129f1efbd351d1d9e5e4173 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jesse W. [Lell] to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500816 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/ca56ad27bbc4f0c1241f5da1c9ac64f3.pdf 3da1c259068845cb6c844fbf9a09d222 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. V. Jones to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500817 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/d07b110e1e13e52bbfbc4485d7e853a5.pdf 5f8e93b614a2715fa6fae69f041aebe0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. L. Huntington to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500818 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/2742f18aee36f74695bb7a52b9b6d031.pdf 77f1af208f67ac0f4a90cbf40995f837 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. United States Marshal's Office Northern District of Illinois. Chicago Aug 21 1861 Friend Cassell I have asked of Yates as a personal favor the appointment of the Rev Geo W Woodward of Kane Co to a chaplaincy and if you can do anything to induce him to do so don't fail to do it and charge it to me. I will get even with you before you die if you will help me in this matter. Mr W. is a first class man in evry respect just he man for the place and his whole soul is in this fight He wants to have a hand in it Truly Your friend J R Jones St. Louis Aug 26th Dear Yates I recd this letter from Russell Jones Can you help him in the matter. Do it if you possibly can. It wont interfere with Elder Coon. Your friend Martin H Cassell I will write you tomorrow. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 J. R. Jones to Martin H. Cassell, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500819 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. United States Marshal's Office Northern District of Illinois. Chicago Aug 21 1861 Friend Cassell I have asked of Yates as a personal favor the appointment of the Rev Geo W Woodward of Kane Co to a chaplaincy and if you can do anything to induce him to do so don't fail to do it and charge it to me. I will get even with you before you die if you will help me in this matter. Mr W. is a first class man in evry respect just he man for the place and his whole soul is in this fight He wants to have a hand in it Truly Your friend J R Jones St. Louis Aug 26th Dear Yates I recd this letter from Russell Jones Can you help him in the matter. Do it if you possibly can. It wont interfere with Elder Coon. Your friend Martin H Cassell I will write you tomorrow. 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/adbd15dad8dc41f5db9e81edab41ace9.pdf 42970d2c06b47f282430f7c993b70daa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Jones to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500820 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/1adeb6d6f41637f430468c1b136c23af.pdf 9a60e5683d1e4286d368540df956d8e5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. J. Morrison to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500821 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/89d51b69d0ebb8f67d76aaed87fecba7.pdf b6a1b02202129fd02595c014bea8e184 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp near Rolla Aug 22 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Gov Unofficially you no doubt would like to keep advised of the state of things in Missouri and my regiment and indeed all the regiments regard themselves as Illinoisans, though in the Federal Service and look to you as their natural leader You would be astonished at the extent of this feeling If these military operations had not progressed and my advice was asked I would insist that as Governor of Illinois you take the person of command of all our troops in the field indeed I am not sure but you ought to demand it now such a course would [illegible] the protection of our men from the effects of the Squabbles and jealousies of Small minded men the regular army or from other States to which at present we are Sacrificed and the state of affairs here illustrates For illustration There are at Rolla now three armies under three independent commanders and [illegible] Small where [united?] are Scattered over some five miles of counties exposed to destruction from an enterprising enemy of even half their aggregate strength Wyman (Ills 13th) and Stevenson (Mo 7th) occupy a ridge east of Rolla less than half mile Ills 14th and 15th are encamped two and a half or three miles SW of Rolla together on a ridge near an abundance of Wood and Water about a mile Still further west Maj [Stinges?] with the Artillery the remains of the Kansas 1st & 2nd and some regulars is encamped while South west something more than a mile Sigel with a few hundred men encamps-- Wyman commands the three regiments and the 7 Mo and claims the chief command – and is entitled to it <hr />Stinges who has been drunk on all the three or four occasions when I have met him refuses to be commanded and Spends most of his time cursing Sigel who has gone to St Louis If some commander was present who could and would take charge of these discordant elements some useful results might be expected but [Ben McCalleyn?] will command us if he chooses to come upon us quietly and demand for we can render but little support to each other-- Gen Pope might have met this demand as an Illinois man and there is so much complaint of his bad temper and arbitrary conduct it may be doubted now if he can do Still he is the best man all concede for [illegible] among the men who had and I should personally be satisfied with him But Illinois ought have a Maj Genl and who can demand it so properly as the Governor who can and has raised 50,000 men and who could thus represent his state politically and in the field with a commanding influence If this not worth attention The Battle of Springfield was a terrible affair Our loss was a full thousand killed and wounded and the rebel loss at least three thousand, The rebels are now massing in the direction of Jefferson leaving a heavy force at Springfield or in that vicinity though they will not be able to maintain their forces there very long. They have desolated the country all around Springfield and will consume everything in the west the poor people there must suffer this winter unless which is possible The South [west?] Mo. is deserted We get no news here from Illinois except he Meager Scraps found in the Mo Democrat Who are the New Colonel, and who the Brigadier General we know nothing I suppose the regular army is to furnish all the officers for positions they will accept Yours &c J M Palmer M Palmer Miscellany Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John M. Palmer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500822 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 near Rolla Aug 22 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Gov Unofficially you no doubt would like to keep advised of the state of things in Missouri and my regiment and indeed all the regiments regard themselves as Illinoisans, though in the Federal Service and look to you as their natural leader You would be astonished at the extent of this feeling If these military operations had not progressed and my advice was asked I would insist that as Governor of Illinois you take the person of command of all our troops in the field indeed I am not sure but you ought to demand it now such a course would [illegible] the protection of our men from the effects of the Squabbles and jealousies of Small minded men the regular army or from other States to which at present we are Sacrificed and the state of affairs here illustrates For illustration There are at Rolla now three armies under three independent commanders and [illegible] Small where [united?] are Scattered over some five miles of counties exposed to destruction from an enterprising enemy of even half their aggregate strength Wyman (Ills 13th) and Stevenson (Mo 7th) occupy a ridge east of Rolla less than half mile Ills 14th and 15th are encamped two and a half or three miles SW of Rolla together on a ridge near an abundance of Wood and Water about a mile Still further west Maj [Stinges?] with the Artillery the remains of the Kansas 1st & 2nd and some regulars is encamped while South west something more than a mile Sigel with a few hundred men encamps-- Wyman commands the three regiments and the 7 Mo and claims the chief command – and is entitled to it <hr />Stinges who has been drunk on all the three or four occasions when I have met him refuses to be commanded and Spends most of his time cursing Sigel who has gone to St Louis If some commander was present who could and would take charge of these discordant elements some useful results might be expected but [Ben McCalleyn?] will command us if he chooses to come upon us quietly and demand for we can render but little support to each other-- Gen Pope might have met this demand as an Illinois man and there is so much complaint of his bad temper and arbitrary conduct it may be doubted now if he can do Still he is the best man all concede for [illegible] among the men who had and I should personally be satisfied with him But Illinois ought have a Maj Genl and who can demand it so properly as the Governor who can and has raised 50,000 men and who could thus represent his state politically and in the field with a commanding influence If this not worth attention The Battle of Springfield was a terrible affair Our loss was a full thousand killed and wounded and the rebel loss at least three thousand, The rebels are now massing in the direction of Jefferson leaving a heavy force at Springfield or in that vicinity though they will not be able to maintain their forces there very long. They have desolated the country all around Springfield and will consume everything in the west the poor people there must suffer this winter unless which is possible The South [west?] Mo. is deserted We get no news here from Illinois except he Meager Scraps found in the Mo Democrat Who are the New Colonel, and who the Brigadier General we know nothing I suppose the regular army is to furnish all the officers for positions they will accept Yours &c J M Palmer M Palmer Miscellany 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/d513841d34defb9af89c9dd592b4e9ab.pdf b457765de9cb52731f8509ea5fea8bb5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas G. Allen to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500823 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/244937e23ad47dfb3e84bdd53cce42a0.pdf d62b530e92512f4ecbb5b031032c1e7d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Edwin W. Newton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500824 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/787c1e623132a83f646bdd1e9026a135.pdf d81da51c9fa57298c6997a1a361e24ab Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ills Aug. 22 1861, His Excly. Richard Yates Gov. Illinois. - Sir: - Please appoint John L. Million M.D. Surgeon to inspect the volunteers now organizing to compose my Brigade, as fast as they arrive in camp, at Jacksonville, with instructions to report to me for duty. Yours &c John A. McClernand Brigr. Genl. <hr /> Genl McClernand Requesting appointment of Mullion Appointment made. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John A. McClernand to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500825 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ills Aug. 22 1861, His Excly. Richard Yates Gov. Illinois. - Sir: - Please appoint John L. Million M.D. Surgeon to inspect the volunteers now organizing to compose my Brigade, as fast as they arrive in camp, at Jacksonville, with instructions to report to me for duty. Yours &c John A. McClernand Brigr. Genl. <hr /> Genl McClernand Requesting appointment of Mullion Appointment made. 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/29ec626a776693e55fb576dba8456e48.pdf e95bd9a8f2d51168aab6af4ba72f2202 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Moore to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500826 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/0fa6383fa97580929309dc2d3649a0e2.pdf 1274558a6fe8874a465727bbeddf1de6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with John M. Scott and W. H. Harmer letter 8/23/61 Bloomington Augt. 22/60 Dear Sir I take the liberty of introducing to your favorable notice my particular friend Matthew H. Hawks Esq of this place. Mr Hawks is a Kentickan by birth 25 years a resident of this place and early friend of yours in 1850 in Tazewell County and secured you especial aid in Walnut Grove in Tazewell in your contest with Harris in 1850 is a Clay Whig of the old school true and reliable and a true republican in the last campaign is the Son in law of Wm. T. [Meaforcny?] and is all right in all respects If you can do any thing for him you will greatly oblige many of your new and early friends, and much oblige me Respectfuly Your obt. Servt A. Gridly over, <hr /> From the high recommendations of our Mutual Friend Hogg of Bloomington now in the Cavalry and what Gen Gridly says I cheerfully endorse Mr Hawks Jesse R Dubois From Col. Hoggs high recommendation of Esquire Hawks. I hope it may be consistent for you to name him for the place Yours Truly O. M. Hatch Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. Gridlyto Richard Yates, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500827 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 M. Scott and W. H. Harmer letter 8/23/61 Bloomington Augt. 22/60 Dear Sir I take the liberty of introducing to your favorable notice my particular friend Matthew H. Hawks Esq of this place. Mr Hawks is a Kentickan by birth 25 years a resident of this place and early friend of yours in 1850 in Tazewell County and secured you especial aid in Walnut Grove in Tazewell in your contest with Harris in 1850 is a Clay Whig of the old school true and reliable and a true republican in the last campaign is the Son in law of Wm. T. [Meaforcny?] and is all right in all respects If you can do any thing for him you will greatly oblige many of your new and early friends, and much oblige me Respectfuly Your obt. Servt A. Gridly over, <hr /> From the high recommendations of our Mutual Friend Hogg of Bloomington now in the Cavalry and what Gen Gridly says I cheerfully endorse Mr Hawks Jesse R Dubois From Col. Hoggs high recommendation of Esquire Hawks. I hope it may be consistent for you to name him for the place Yours Truly O. M. Hatch 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/9e0e75370803e013b7c48a4c8074edd9.pdf 29af995d7ce6efdd35003893123d222d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. A. Brittermann to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500828 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