205 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7abcf820f4724a34aedb3084d0e6e2bb.pdf 3787f9a919b3032fc8a68ca78c5ebb31 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Virginia, Aug. 23rd, 1861 To His Excellency, Governor Yates, Dear Sir: Having heard that there is a vacancy in the office of Major in the 19th Regiment, I write to say a word in favor of Capt. Allard in connection with said vacancy or any similar vacancy that exists or may occur in said Regiment. So far as I am capable of judging he could perform the duties of such office, creditably & efficiently. He is undoubtedly brave and I believe will be cool & clear headed in the hour of danger. He has always taken more pride in Military matters than in anything else. He is untiring & determinedly persevering in his undertakings; and I have no doubt has all the intellectual as well as physical qualifications necessary to the proper performance of the duties of said office. I write to say these things to you, not so much from friendship for him as because I believe strongly that the public good would be advanced by his promotion to fill any such vacancy. I write thus on this subject without having received a letter or word from him concerning it. The report I learn of such a vacancy existing may only be a rumor without foundation & I refer to it now only as a report. Yours, Truly, R. S. Thomas <hr /> R. S. Thomas Recommending Capt Allard as Major of 19th Regt. 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 R. S. Thomas to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500829 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. Virginia, Aug. 23rd, 1861 To His Excellency, Governor Yates, Dear Sir: Having heard that there is a vacancy in the office of Major in the 19th Regiment, I write to say a word in favor of Capt. Allard in connection with said vacancy or any similar vacancy that exists or may occur in said Regiment. So far as I am capable of judging he could perform the duties of such office, creditably & efficiently. He is undoubtedly brave and I believe will be cool & clear headed in the hour of danger. He has always taken more pride in Military matters than in anything else. He is untiring & determinedly persevering in his undertakings; and I have no doubt has all the intellectual as well as physical qualifications necessary to the proper performance of the duties of said office. I write to say these things to you, not so much from friendship for him as because I believe strongly that the public good would be advanced by his promotion to fill any such vacancy. I write thus on this subject without having received a letter or word from him concerning it. The report I learn of such a vacancy existing may only be a rumor without foundation & I refer to it now only as a report. Yours, Truly, R. S. Thomas <hr /> R. S. Thomas Recommending Capt Allard as Major of 19th Regt. 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/bdf00727e900a3c2da9251782960add8.pdf 55b16284a37e246bbb50f34396a68385 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with A. Gridley letter 8/22/60 also recommendations by Dubois and Hatch. Bloomington Aug 23rd 1861 Gov Yates Sir We have been informed that you have the appointment of Mail agent of the Ills Central Railroad for the division South of Bloomington. If so we would recommend to you Matthew H. Hawks Esq of this City as a very suitable person to be appointed. Respectfully John M. Scott W.H. Hanna <hr /> Recommending Matthew H. Hawks for Route agent 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. Scott and M. D. Hanner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500830 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. Gridley letter 8/22/60 also recommendations by Dubois and Hatch. Bloomington Aug 23rd 1861 Gov Yates Sir We have been informed that you have the appointment of Mail agent of the Ills Central Railroad for the division South of Bloomington. If so we would recommend to you Matthew H. Hawks Esq of this City as a very suitable person to be appointed. Respectfully John M. Scott W.H. Hanna <hr /> Recommending Matthew H. Hawks for Route agent 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/44fd27d8f6bb690c40b48907d95c7777.pdf 44be9bd0a772cc196270893caf68234d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy Ills. 23 Aug. 1861 Governor Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir: I am for the present compelled to remain at home and out of service. I regret very much that I must therefor decline the tender made so kindly to me by you of the position of Colonel of a Regiment of Infantry. I hope the time will come when if this most infamous rebellion is not as I hope it will be soon suppressed, I will be able to render to my country the service that every true <hr /> man owes to his flag. Very respectfully Yours Jackson Grimshaw <hr /> Jackson Grimshaw Quincy Decline Colonelcy File 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 Jackson Grimshaw to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500831 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. Quincy Ills. 23 Aug. 1861 Governor Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir: I am for the present compelled to remain at home and out of service. I regret very much that I must therefor decline the tender made so kindly to me by you of the position of Colonel of a Regiment of Infantry. I hope the time will come when if this most infamous rebellion is not as I hope it will be soon suppressed, I will be able to render to my country the service that every true <hr /> man owes to his flag. Very respectfully Yours Jackson Grimshaw <hr /> Jackson Grimshaw Quincy Decline Colonelcy File 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/bfd3ac46c3a172162460cf9ebd329607.pdf 82f1b9f9c3e866d2ef4376a9d562137a 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. Gillespie to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500832 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/49134bcdf255237bd15f5d6f33b1ffe9.pdf 02a5a8c505c44718fe6f107e816c5a0c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with John Williams letter 1/20/61 Copy Subsistence Department Quincy, Illinois August 23rd 1861 Article of Agreement, made and entered into between John Williams Commifsary General for the State of Illinois on the one part and Jacob R Hollowbush and Henry, 'V. Sullivan, each of the County of Adams, and State of Illinois, of the other part, Witnesseth: The said Williams as Commissary General for, and on behalf of the State of Illinois, and the said Hollowbush and Sullivan, their Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, have covenanted and agreed, and by these presents do mutually covenant and agree to and with each other as follows to wit: - First The said Hollowbush and Sullivan their Heirs, Exetors and Assigns shall supply, or cause to be supplied and issued, in the City of Quincy all the Rations, to consist of the Articles hereinafter specified, that shall be required for the use of Lieut. Col Moses M Banes Regt. of Infantry to rendezvous at the encampment near the City of Quincy, commencing on Monday the 26th day of August A.D. 1861, and to continue during their continuance at said place of rendezvous, at the price of sixteen cents for each complete ration. Payment to be made whenever funds can be furnished by the Treasurer of the State for that purpose. Second That the Ration to be furnished by virtue of this contract shall consist of the following articles by: One and a quarter pounds of fresh Beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted pork, Eighteen ounces of Bread, or Flour, and at the rate of eight quarts of Beans, or ten pounds of Rice, ten pounds of Coffee, and fifteen pounds of Sugar, four quarts of Vinegar, one pound of Star Candles, four pounds of Soap and two quarts of Salt to every hundred Rations, Said Supplies to be issued on the Requisition & Receipt of the acting Commissary of the Regiment, or the Commanding officer of the Regiment in <hr /> in any business part of the City of Quincy. Third That fresh Beef shall be issued, at least twice in each week, if required by the Commanding Officer. Fourth It is clearly understood that the provisions, stipulated for to be furnished, and delivered under this Contract, shall be of good, merchantable quality, and should any difficulty arise respecting the quality of the Provisions to be delivered under this contract, then the commanding officer is to appoint a disinterested person to meet one of the same description to be appointed by the Contractors. These two, thus appointed will have power to decide on the quality of the provisions, but should they disagree then a third person is to be chosen by the two already appointed; the whole to act under Oath, and the opinion of the majority to be final in the case. Signed John Williams Comg. Genl. for State of Ills. by J N. Barret Seal J R Hollowbush Seal H. V Sullivan Seal Witness Chas. N. See <hr /> Copy of Contract between John Williams Comg. Genl. Ills. and Jacob R Hollowbush and Henry V Sullivan for Rations Supplied Col Moses M Banes Regt. Ill Vol at Quincy. 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 Copy of Agreement between Jacob R. Hollowbush and Henry V. Sullivan and Adams County, Illinois Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500833 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 John Williams letter 1/20/61 Copy Subsistence Department Quincy, Illinois August 23rd 1861 Article of Agreement, made and entered into between John Williams Commifsary General for the State of Illinois on the one part and Jacob R Hollowbush and Henry, 'V. Sullivan, each of the County of Adams, and State of Illinois, of the other part, Witnesseth: The said Williams as Commissary General for, and on behalf of the State of Illinois, and the said Hollowbush and Sullivan, their Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, have covenanted and agreed, and by these presents do mutually covenant and agree to and with each other as follows to wit: - First The said Hollowbush and Sullivan their Heirs, Exetors and Assigns shall supply, or cause to be supplied and issued, in the City of Quincy all the Rations, to consist of the Articles hereinafter specified, that shall be required for the use of Lieut. Col Moses M Banes Regt. of Infantry to rendezvous at the encampment near the City of Quincy, commencing on Monday the 26th day of August A.D. 1861, and to continue during their continuance at said place of rendezvous, at the price of sixteen cents for each complete ration. Payment to be made whenever funds can be furnished by the Treasurer of the State for that purpose. Second That the Ration to be furnished by virtue of this contract shall consist of the following articles by: One and a quarter pounds of fresh Beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted pork, Eighteen ounces of Bread, or Flour, and at the rate of eight quarts of Beans, or ten pounds of Rice, ten pounds of Coffee, and fifteen pounds of Sugar, four quarts of Vinegar, one pound of Star Candles, four pounds of Soap and two quarts of Salt to every hundred Rations, Said Supplies to be issued on the Requisition & Receipt of the acting Commissary of the Regiment, or the Commanding officer of the Regiment in <hr /> in any business part of the City of Quincy. Third That fresh Beef shall be issued, at least twice in each week, if required by the Commanding Officer. Fourth It is clearly understood that the provisions, stipulated for to be furnished, and delivered under this Contract, shall be of good, merchantable quality, and should any difficulty arise respecting the quality of the Provisions to be delivered under this contract, then the commanding officer is to appoint a disinterested person to meet one of the same description to be appointed by the Contractors. These two, thus appointed will have power to decide on the quality of the provisions, but should they disagree then a third person is to be chosen by the two already appointed; the whole to act under Oath, and the opinion of the majority to be final in the case. Signed John Williams Comg. Genl. for State of Ills. by J N. Barret Seal J R Hollowbush Seal H. V Sullivan Seal Witness Chas. N. See <hr /> Copy of Contract between John Williams Comg. Genl. Ills. and Jacob R Hollowbush and Henry V Sullivan for Rations Supplied Col Moses M Banes Regt. Ill Vol at Quincy. 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/9d0bff61ec1c380c9515bcddb5423256.pdf cf5084ba8d4f5b57e76107a863717d0c 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 T. S. Mather to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500834 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/637fe87feff9d0b4de4c5aae910421d9.pdf e89f612956364f133af32b96223d6ed1 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 [T. H. Brown] to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500835 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/423e6bb3091475116ea3c81f5142b3af.pdf c8fadd8f2c19f8026e67a28130af327c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Champain Co, Ills Champain Aug 23d 1861 To His Excellency Richd Yates Governor of Ills Dear Sir being a citizen of your State for 2 years I will take the liberty of calling your attention to my poverty and want the crash of 57 took me under and after paying my indebtedness it leaves me nothing I am trying to farm the best I can and not being accustomed to it I find it these hard times a Slow business I sold goods in Indiana for 20 years and made money but lost it all in the flower & pork trade I am not a drinking or a Gambler nor two lazy to work for my living I want you to <hr /> give me a Situation in Some of the various offices that you controll so that by economy I can secure me a cheap home for my family I can give you Refferences to good men that has binn acquainted with me 20 years and if tha dont say that I am worthy of your attention pass me by these men holds important offices at Washigton City let me say to you I want a Situation so I can help my self & Country I find friends in adversity very scarce your early attention to my Situation will be kindly reciprocated enclosed is a Stamp and if you desire I will give you Refferences in regard to my qualifications Honesty <hr /> &c hoping to hear from you soon I have the honor of Subscribing my self Yours Truly & Flaternally John H. Eyestone R. Yates Springfield Ills <hr /> John H Egistone Champagne City Appln for office Answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 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 John H. Eyistone to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500836 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. Champain Co, Ills Champain Aug 23d 1861 To His Excellency Richd Yates Governor of Ills Dear Sir being a citizen of your State for 2 years I will take the liberty of calling your attention to my poverty and want the crash of 57 took me under and after paying my indebtedness it leaves me nothing I am trying to farm the best I can and not being accustomed to it I find it these hard times a Slow business I sold goods in Indiana for 20 years and made money but lost it all in the flower & pork trade I am not a drinking or a Gambler nor two lazy to work for my living I want you to <hr /> give me a Situation in Some of the various offices that you controll so that by economy I can secure me a cheap home for my family I can give you Refferences to good men that has binn acquainted with me 20 years and if tha dont say that I am worthy of your attention pass me by these men holds important offices at Washigton City let me say to you I want a Situation so I can help my self & Country I find friends in adversity very scarce your early attention to my Situation will be kindly reciprocated enclosed is a Stamp and if you desire I will give you Refferences in regard to my qualifications Honesty <hr /> &c hoping to hear from you soon I have the honor of Subscribing my self Yours Truly & Flaternally John H. Eyestone R. Yates Springfield Ills <hr /> John H Egistone Champagne City Appln for office Answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/19ae49379172e0e1276ca100a9f81e9c.pdf 091b04bb7fea215afc4fa51a56013fb0 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. W. Edwards to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500837 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/910125bfe401cac49febdfcc5c86c1cd.pdf ad36183753c550886780926b91bf6976 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hickory Ills Aug. 24 1861 Governor. Dear Sir, I would ask a moment of your precious time that you may know what is going on in this corner of Egypt. we have among us here. lots and scores of rebelious traitorous Southern synapathisers, (the news to the contrary not withstanding) Traitors, Rebels, counterfirtors & hog [Shines?], are organizing and leading scores and hundreds of good and honest citizens, in to treason and rebelion. I think that the head quarters of this movement is in Jefferson County Thy call themselves Peace men the middle party and so on <hr /> I am creditably informed that thy are organizing lodges of the famous organization, known as the Knights of the Golden Circle. now I think that it is probable that you sir, know more of this movement than I do and also of its remedy if it needs one. all that I positively know is that there is an organization, that they are threatning union men generally and Republicans in particular. that they are now threatning, predicting and prophesying the downfall of the United States Government I do believe that the devil is at the bottom of the matter and that these very men in their hearts intend mischief I am informed that a majority <hr /> of the men in Jefferson County have gone in to this plot, it has extended its poison into Hamilton, Wayne & Marion and God knows where else Now Sir I do believe this matter needs a remedy, and that, the remedy will soon have to be applied. Should you find it necessary to meet this movement with an armed force, and should you determine to call out a home guard in this region I myself, sir am at your service. I should to day be in the United States army, but for the care of a helpless family. for further information I refer you to Thomas M. Casey of Jefferson County, his <hr /> Secession answered address is Mt. Vernon Ills Please let me know whether or not it necessary to raise home guards in this corner also if such ware organized whether you could furnish them with arms and uniforms, I propose to raise a company of mounted sharp shooters by your advice, or a foot company or none at all as you deem most wise Please Address J. M. Galbraith Hickory Hill Marion County Ills 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 07 (August 24-31, 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 J. M. Galbraith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500838 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. Hickory Ills Aug. 24 1861 Governor. Dear Sir, I would ask a moment of your precious time that you may know what is going on in this corner of Egypt. we have among us here. lots and scores of rebelious traitorous Southern synapathisers, (the news to the contrary not withstanding) Traitors, Rebels, counterfirtors & hog [Shines?], are organizing and leading scores and hundreds of good and honest citizens, in to treason and rebelion. I think that the head quarters of this movement is in Jefferson County Thy call themselves Peace men the middle party and so on <hr /> I am creditably informed that thy are organizing lodges of the famous organization, known as the Knights of the Golden Circle. now I think that it is probable that you sir, know more of this movement than I do and also of its remedy if it needs one. all that I positively know is that there is an organization, that they are threatning union men generally and Republicans in particular. that they are now threatning, predicting and prophesying the downfall of the United States Government I do believe that the devil is at the bottom of the matter and that these very men in their hearts intend mischief I am informed that a majority <hr /> of the men in Jefferson County have gone in to this plot, it has extended its poison into Hamilton, Wayne & Marion and God knows where else Now Sir I do believe this matter needs a remedy, and that, the remedy will soon have to be applied. Should you find it necessary to meet this movement with an armed force, and should you determine to call out a home guard in this region I myself, sir am at your service. I should to day be in the United States army, but for the care of a helpless family. for further information I refer you to Thomas M. Casey of Jefferson County, his <hr /> Secession answered address is Mt. Vernon Ills Please let me know whether or not it necessary to raise home guards in this corner also if such ware organized whether you could furnish them with arms and uniforms, I propose to raise a company of mounted sharp shooters by your advice, or a foot company or none at all as you deem most wise Please Address J. M. Galbraith Hickory Hill Marion County Ills 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/c2a519d21233a246864300c02b06bf2c.pdf 8026aa58a477e7a277b8d120988f01df Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ills. Aug 24. 1861. Hon. T. L. Dickey Ottawa, Ills. Dear Sir: Yours of the 23d inst in behaf of our friend, Wm Osman, Esq, is to-day received. It will give me great pleasure to add my influence to yours, in securing the object he desires. I doubt not his ability and Military Experience, can be made available, and will cheerfully aid in making it so. Yours &c John A. M'Clernand Brig. Genl. [illegible] B. <hr /> Gen. McClernand, Aug 24, 1861. Recommending Moses Osman. 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 07 (August 24-31, 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 T. L. Dickey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500839 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 24. 1861. Hon. T. L. Dickey Ottawa, Ills. Dear Sir: Yours of the 23d inst in behaf of our friend, Wm Osman, Esq, is to-day received. It will give me great pleasure to add my influence to yours, in securing the object he desires. I doubt not his ability and Military Experience, can be made available, and will cheerfully aid in making it so. Yours &c John A. M'Clernand Brig. Genl. [illegible] B. <hr /> Gen. McClernand, Aug 24, 1861. Recommending Moses Osman. 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/903828d6fdb52c812a21fa30829c6755.pdf 7860da49e7f01da0c8026dcf4519dd17 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 07 (August 24-31, 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 I. Henry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500840 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/6c9863a70b9e530d54567f1dc73772e5.pdf d997b9f3103ad2cc57965b08e3829228 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 07 (August 24-31, 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 M. W. Newell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500841 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/c4c4e404c070b9b80493f9f39eeab8ed.pdf c1d99bc01d45ce01fe0d41a1a756d64b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Buffalo, N.Y. Aug 24th 1861 Sir: Having seen your recent proclamation to the people of Illinois calling on them to volunteer for the defense of the Union and informing them that you had taken steps to call home the Illinois graduates at West Point to whom you would give command, I hereby express the gratification with which I would accept the command of a volunteer Regiment of Illinoisans. I will be ready to report to you in person as soon as the permission of the War Dept can be obtained. Very respectfully Your obdt Servt W. P. Carlin Capt 6th NY USA To His Excellency R. Yates Governor of Illinois <hr /> Capt W P Carlin U.S.A. Expresses willingness to command Ills vol Regt. No answer. 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 07 (August 24-31, 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. P. Carlin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500842 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. Complete Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Buffalo, N.Y. Aug 24th 1861 Sir: Having seen your recent proclamation to the people of Illinois calling on them to volunteer for the defense of the Union and informing them that you had taken steps to call home the Illinois graduates at West Point to whom you would give command, I hereby express the gratification with which I would accept the command of a volunteer Regiment of Illinoisans. I will be ready to report to you in person as soon as the permission of the War Dept can be obtained. Very respectfully Your obdt Servt W. P. Carlin Capt 6th NY USA To His Excellency R. Yates Governor of Illinois <hr /> Capt W P Carlin U.S.A. Expresses willingness to command Ills vol Regt. No answer. Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0b8b0bf84a338b40cf7a27bbddcad877.pdf 4468f2893898dd36eed34ce15f64ca5e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. STATE OF INDIANA Executive Department. Indianapolis August 24th 1861 His Excellency Gov. Richard Yates. Sir I take pleasure in introducing my friend Isaac Harvey of Ohio who is about visiting your State. He is a member of the Society of Friends and a very worthy man. His wife accompanies him. Respy yours, O.P. Morton. <hr /> Gov Morton Introducing Isaac Harvey 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 07 (August 24-31, 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 Oliver P. Morton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500843 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 INDIANA Executive Department. Indianapolis August 24th 1861 His Excellency Gov. Richard Yates. Sir I take pleasure in introducing my friend Isaac Harvey of Ohio who is about visiting your State. He is a member of the Society of Friends and a very worthy man. His wife accompanies him. Respy yours, O.P. Morton. <hr /> Gov Morton Introducing Isaac Harvey 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/8bf159a33b4ef8aa5403212c47da3e9b.pdf 94fb4b910fc2a555be66c55d2b0dd33c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp near Rolla Aug. 24 1861 Governor Yates Dear Sir I have two Guns 6 pounders with my regiment controlled by a squad made up of detail from my command I would be glad to get your authority to raise and organize an artillery company in Illinois to take charge of these Guns and such other Guns as the state can furnish to me or that I can get elsewhere These little guns came from Illinois and belong to the State and we wish to stick to them and bring them back with the regiment Could you not furnish me two more Guns I recommend Fletchy H Chapman for Captain John [A?] Johnson for 1st Lieut and James M Eidson for 2nd Lieut. Very respectfully J M Palmer <hr /> Col. John M Palmer. In regard to Compy of Artillery – Answered. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 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 1861-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500844 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. 24 1861 Governor Yates Dear Sir I have two Guns 6 pounders with my regiment controlled by a squad made up of detail from my command I would be glad to get your authority to raise and organize an artillery company in Illinois to take charge of these Guns and such other Guns as the state can furnish to me or that I can get elsewhere These little guns came from Illinois and belong to the State and we wish to stick to them and bring them back with the regiment Could you not furnish me two more Guns I recommend Fletchy H Chapman for Captain John [A?] Johnson for 1st Lieut and James M Eidson for 2nd Lieut. Very respectfully J M Palmer <hr /> Col. John M Palmer. In regard to Compy of Artillery – Answered. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/14d1d9eba345844102dbaadabbb6846b.pdf 19b5ce48952d64a3fabdd4e9ab813ee7 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 07 (August 24-31, 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 John M. Lean to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500845 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/12445bddfbcc1d7b1b4991fc2918a6da.pdf 20fcbc5e10643b487f6c340a243c72ea 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 07 (August 24-31, 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. R. Rowley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500846 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/392d1f151397016ce40761cd4b9e0970.pdf 54a81610924faa30683926477c005527 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 07 (August 24-31, 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 Henry W. Hill to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500847 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/fe251aec3b26981b1169f4cd636c6dfe.pdf f0b7cc066d4ca3448cc4a2f9d290bb8d 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 07 (August 24-31, 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 [Henry D. Menard] to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500848 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/d7da9fa08ae6de26dafdfcceaad49bd2.pdf 87f6043fc636a5b70c514b1b2f6402b6 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 07 (August 24-31, 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 C. Hanna to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500849 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/21a216712c3fc4a8fffb03111b91db68.pdf 4645eb2e544ce1d3eadd53731d633ce9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with T. S. Conant letter 8/26/61 Post Office Salem Aug 30 1861 Hon Ric Yates Govenor Dr Sir We again press Mr T. S. Conants. Claim to your kind consideration Knowing as we do that your many friends both polit ically & Socially in this. Section of the state will gratefully acknowledge the fares Confesed & we know & feel that it will not be missplaced Yours Truly D. K. Green J. C. Scott (over) <hr /> P.S. Mr. Conant desires an appointment as quartermaster or a Lieutenants commission We know him personally & and can fully vouch for him. <hr /> J S Conant Salem for position Letters to Lincoln and Fremont sent him aug 29 Answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 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 D. K. Green to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1861]-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500850 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 T. S. Conant letter 8/26/61 Post Office Salem Aug 30 1861 Hon Ric Yates Govenor Dr Sir We again press Mr T. S. Conants. Claim to your kind consideration Knowing as we do that your many friends both polit ically & Socially in this. Section of the state will gratefully acknowledge the fares Confesed & we know & feel that it will not be missplaced Yours Truly D. K. Green J. C. Scott (over) <hr /> P.S. Mr. Conant desires an appointment as quartermaster or a Lieutenants commission We know him personally & and can fully vouch for him. <hr /> J S Conant Salem for position Letters to Lincoln and Fremont sent him aug 29 Answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/15ed2ad8f35f8dd613fb2f52621c1494.pdf 288f847b5b857dc92397a4476a2b73c5 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 07 (August 24-31, 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 John W. Pyatt and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500851 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/1cc55c11fc565c1fa3afcce65922027a.pdf daf6123104a45fb73190c155e36cb5da Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Aug. 26 1861 His Excellency Governor Yates Dear Sir: As when I called upon you this morning I found you so ill, I did not say to you, all that I wished to say. You will therefore excuse the liberty I take in addressing you. As I told you the "hard times" has compelled me to dispose of my paper and printing office at a ruinous sacrifice and with almost discouragement and despair I have looked into the future to discover if possible where I am to land, to use a sailor's phraseology. I well know, or at least can imagine the numerous applications that are made to you for positions and and the perplexity in which it must oftentimes involve you. And here let me say that I shall respect you none the less should you fail to do me a favor of the kind I wish <hr /> Allow me to address you Governor, in the same manner in which all men of the common feelings of humanity prefer to be addressed whether occupying a public or private position. Since I was 12 years of age I have been obliged to depend upon my own resources and having had until for the past few years but pore health my way has not been extremely smooth. I merely state this to show you how much of fortunes favors I have known. Securing my education by labor after and before "school hours" and during vacations I believe I know the energy necessary to be carried into any pursuit in order to accomplish any important object. Now Governor had I disposed of my political principles last summer for money or had those in whom I confided used that <hr /> influence for me to sustain me that they promised and that I had reason to expect after aiding and assisting to elevate them to public positions, I would not ask you to assist me at this time. If you could aid me to obtain a situation where I might obtain a salary sufficient to sustain myself and family and give me an opportunity to pay of a few demands against me, I would feel just as I think you would feel were you a young man in my situation - truly grateful. Should I obtain a position as quartermaster of a regiment or any other, I will try and do my duty honestly, energetically and faithfully. Do not recommend nor appoint me unless from what you know or can learn of me I am competent. I write this between hope and fear but I rely <hr /> upon your kindness and forbearance. I ask as a favor that you will let my application or at least my motives for making it remain alive with you. Hoping that you may be speedily restored to good health and that I may hear from you I remain Your Most Obedient Servant J Nelson Brockway Belvidere Ill [sideways on page] J Nelson Brockway Belvidere For position Private Answer Enter & 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 07 (August 24-31, 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 J. Nelson Brockway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500852 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 Aug. 26 1861 His Excellency Governor Yates Dear Sir: As when I called upon you this morning I found you so ill, I did not say to you, all that I wished to say. You will therefore excuse the liberty I take in addressing you. As I told you the "hard times" has compelled me to dispose of my paper and printing office at a ruinous sacrifice and with almost discouragement and despair I have looked into the future to discover if possible where I am to land, to use a sailor's phraseology. I well know, or at least can imagine the numerous applications that are made to you for positions and and the perplexity in which it must oftentimes involve you. And here let me say that I shall respect you none the less should you fail to do me a favor of the kind I wish <hr /> Allow me to address you Governor, in the same manner in which all men of the common feelings of humanity prefer to be addressed whether occupying a public or private position. Since I was 12 years of age I have been obliged to depend upon my own resources and having had until for the past few years but pore health my way has not been extremely smooth. I merely state this to show you how much of fortunes favors I have known. Securing my education by labor after and before "school hours" and during vacations I believe I know the energy necessary to be carried into any pursuit in order to accomplish any important object. Now Governor had I disposed of my political principles last summer for money or had those in whom I confided used that <hr /> influence for me to sustain me that they promised and that I had reason to expect after aiding and assisting to elevate them to public positions, I would not ask you to assist me at this time. If you could aid me to obtain a situation where I might obtain a salary sufficient to sustain myself and family and give me an opportunity to pay of a few demands against me, I would feel just as I think you would feel were you a young man in my situation - truly grateful. Should I obtain a position as quartermaster of a regiment or any other, I will try and do my duty honestly, energetically and faithfully. Do not recommend nor appoint me unless from what you know or can learn of me I am competent. I write this between hope and fear but I rely <hr /> upon your kindness and forbearance. I ask as a favor that you will let my application or at least my motives for making it remain alive with you. Hoping that you may be speedily restored to good health and that I may hear from you I remain Your Most Obedient Servant J Nelson Brockway Belvidere Ill [sideways on page] J Nelson Brockway Belvidere For position Private Answer Enter & 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/0676c77ca6d998def2f4af4d2408359c.pdf e25afb138f4c12c477e6cb40d37e176c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield August 26th 1861 To his Excellency Governor R. Yates Commander in Chief of the Illinois State Militia Sir, I am at present Major of the 24th Regiment Ills Vols under Col. Hocker. the regiment as you will remember I organized and had it accepted by the war Department. During the last three months we have been in service very intimate and pleasant relationships have sprung up between myself and the officers and men under me and I honestly believe that there is not a regiment of the whole volunteer force in the army that can boast of better men or officers, but at the same time I am under the necessity to confess that the chief of our Regiment does not possess the military qualities and atributes that are necessary to make a good leader and to preserve discipline among his men. his character is unimpeachable but his temper is such as to create and keep up a continual dissension and feeling of distrust between himself and the officers. The result of entering the battlefield under such circumstances would be a sad one. I am on the best standing with both the Colonel and the rest of the officers nevertheless I would prefer to serve my country in some other regiment coming from the State of my adoption. There are now as I understand several <hr /> new Regiments forming under your supervision and if your Excellency has not assigned all the field officers to those Regiments yet, I would respectfully apply for a post in one of the Regiments. I was brought up a military man have been a commissioned officer during the Hungarian war when only 17 years old and am ready to submit to the most rigid examination on matters necessary for the accomplishments of a Colonel or Lieut. Col. I can refer your Excellency to the Hon. W B Ogden Hon J. N. Arnold Hon J. Y. Scammon Genl. Asboth of Genl Fremonts staff with whom I served under [Kossuth?]. With much consideration allow me to remain Your Excellency Most obedient servant Julian Kune Major 24th Regt Ills Vols <hr /> Julian Kune Asking appointment 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 07 (August 24-31, 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 Julian Kune to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500853 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 August 26th 1861 To his Excellency Governor R. Yates Commander in Chief of the Illinois State Militia Sir, I am at present Major of the 24th Regiment Ills Vols under Col. Hocker. the regiment as you will remember I organized and had it accepted by the war Department. During the last three months we have been in service very intimate and pleasant relationships have sprung up between myself and the officers and men under me and I honestly believe that there is not a regiment of the whole volunteer force in the army that can boast of better men or officers, but at the same time I am under the necessity to confess that the chief of our Regiment does not possess the military qualities and atributes that are necessary to make a good leader and to preserve discipline among his men. his character is unimpeachable but his temper is such as to create and keep up a continual dissension and feeling of distrust between himself and the officers. The result of entering the battlefield under such circumstances would be a sad one. I am on the best standing with both the Colonel and the rest of the officers nevertheless I would prefer to serve my country in some other regiment coming from the State of my adoption. There are now as I understand several <hr /> new Regiments forming under your supervision and if your Excellency has not assigned all the field officers to those Regiments yet, I would respectfully apply for a post in one of the Regiments. I was brought up a military man have been a commissioned officer during the Hungarian war when only 17 years old and am ready to submit to the most rigid examination on matters necessary for the accomplishments of a Colonel or Lieut. Col. I can refer your Excellency to the Hon. W B Ogden Hon J. N. Arnold Hon J. Y. Scammon Genl. Asboth of Genl Fremonts staff with whom I served under [Kossuth?]. With much consideration allow me to remain Your Excellency Most obedient servant Julian Kune Major 24th Regt Ills Vols <hr /> Julian Kune Asking appointment 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