208 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/45d321c6fb936610a92c1d6272e294b0.pdf b5a9f56bfcc7a76fd459fa957ddcbf96 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Atlanta Aug 30th 1861 Honl Richard Yates Springfield Dear Sir In reflecting over and viewing the condition of the country, I have concluded that I might arrange my affairs and accept the position of Lt Col or Major provided you have not yet Filled all the places = Yours Truly R. T. Gill <hr /> R. T. Gill Atlanta Will accept Lt Col or Major 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 R. T. Gill to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500904 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. Atlanta Aug 30th 1861 Honl Richard Yates Springfield Dear Sir In reflecting over and viewing the condition of the country, I have concluded that I might arrange my affairs and accept the position of Lt Col or Major provided you have not yet Filled all the places = Yours Truly R. T. Gill <hr /> R. T. Gill Atlanta Will accept Lt Col or Major 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/abfc699ca414b55db31a36ab7bd08cdc.pdf 55163f83139d493918d59c766b2fec77 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Aug 31/61 His Excellency Govr Yates - That I may not trespass too much on your time and explain my purposes, and avoid the odium too justly attaching to office seekers for the sake of pecuniary consideration, I take the liberty of addressing you this letter - and at the risk of saying too much of myself, I shall venture to speak out, write who and what I am, and of my purposes - I will venture to introduce myself as Brother in Law to the late Hon. Rufus Choate of Boston - and this only as showing to your Excellency my social relations to be those of a gentleman and yet of no importance, except so far as these relations are sustained by personal character of which my letters introductory will speak = Previous to my collegiate course, I had the advantage of three years military <hr /> instruction, under the late Capt. Alden Partridge = for eighteen years Superintendent at West Point, at his Military School at Norwich Vermont - and followed this by a service of three years as a Common Sailor before the mast on board of a Whalemen = by which means I early acquired a military and seamans education - the military part of which I have since to some extent kept alive - I was lately chosen Captain of the "Home Guard" Company A at Chicago = Having [illegible] thus far, it is now my wish and intention to identify myself with the army for and during the continuance of this war = and to this end have arranged my business and social relations = Were I a few years younger I would [commune?] in the ranks = as it is, it is not my wish to ask for, neither would I accept high and responsible command until I may arrive there by and through actual experience in active service = nor do I wish or ask for high pecuniary position = Were this <hr /> my object, I should have remained at home = where my business income was far greater than any I should expect to receive from the public service = and perhaps it is unnecessary to say in this connection, that my position as to property renders unnecessary high pecuniary pay = all this I leave out the question = My simple purpose is, some official position in connection with the army, in the faithful discharge of the duties of which, I shall be in position to acquire military experience by active service, in which I may from time to time find opportunity to engage - In short, I have determined to devote myself heart and soul in the active service of my Country = believing & being fully persuaded, that the Country demands the service of her best Citizens = and enjoining that an early education has fitted me for this service and that I have sound health and a strong arm to give to her = To this end, I <hr /> ask the consideration of your Excellency = you will pardon me the liberty I have taken = and perhaps on reading this, and the accompanying letters introductory, willl allow me an half hour private interview, where I can explain more particulars - The place you may be pleased to give me, will be the more highly appreciated, in proportion as it shall afford me the opportunity of giving most effectively my best services to the necessities of my Country = Will your Excellency be so kind to indicate to me, when I may have a moments interview = I am at the "Cheney House" = I shall be pleased to await your convenience = Yours with Highest Respect Charles C. Thompson 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 Charles C. Thompson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500905 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 31/61 His Excellency Govr Yates - That I may not trespass too much on your time and explain my purposes, and avoid the odium too justly attaching to office seekers for the sake of pecuniary consideration, I take the liberty of addressing you this letter - and at the risk of saying too much of myself, I shall venture to speak out, write who and what I am, and of my purposes - I will venture to introduce myself as Brother in Law to the late Hon. Rufus Choate of Boston - and this only as showing to your Excellency my social relations to be those of a gentleman and yet of no importance, except so far as these relations are sustained by personal character of which my letters introductory will speak = Previous to my collegiate course, I had the advantage of three years military <hr /> instruction, under the late Capt. Alden Partridge = for eighteen years Superintendent at West Point, at his Military School at Norwich Vermont - and followed this by a service of three years as a Common Sailor before the mast on board of a Whalemen = by which means I early acquired a military and seamans education - the military part of which I have since to some extent kept alive - I was lately chosen Captain of the "Home Guard" Company A at Chicago = Having [illegible] thus far, it is now my wish and intention to identify myself with the army for and during the continuance of this war = and to this end have arranged my business and social relations = Were I a few years younger I would [commune?] in the ranks = as it is, it is not my wish to ask for, neither would I accept high and responsible command until I may arrive there by and through actual experience in active service = nor do I wish or ask for high pecuniary position = Were this <hr /> my object, I should have remained at home = where my business income was far greater than any I should expect to receive from the public service = and perhaps it is unnecessary to say in this connection, that my position as to property renders unnecessary high pecuniary pay = all this I leave out the question = My simple purpose is, some official position in connection with the army, in the faithful discharge of the duties of which, I shall be in position to acquire military experience by active service, in which I may from time to time find opportunity to engage - In short, I have determined to devote myself heart and soul in the active service of my Country = believing & being fully persuaded, that the Country demands the service of her best Citizens = and enjoining that an early education has fitted me for this service and that I have sound health and a strong arm to give to her = To this end, I <hr /> ask the consideration of your Excellency = you will pardon me the liberty I have taken = and perhaps on reading this, and the accompanying letters introductory, willl allow me an half hour private interview, where I can explain more particulars - The place you may be pleased to give me, will be the more highly appreciated, in proportion as it shall afford me the opportunity of giving most effectively my best services to the necessities of my Country = Will your Excellency be so kind to indicate to me, when I may have a moments interview = I am at the "Cheney House" = I shall be pleased to await your convenience = Yours with Highest Respect Charles C. Thompson 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/3fff6bf8d6b804d7f5cc539bbc51540d.pdf 510dc7d73c0a30ff87b83847f7d68d81 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galesburg Ills August 31st 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir I am informed upon my return to this city that you have, in response to my request, tendered to my brother Captain Eugene A Carr the position of colonel of the Third Regiment of ills Cavalry. - Allow me sincerely and cordially to express to you my most profound gratitude for this compliment extended to him - Whether he shall succeed in obtaining permission from the War Department at Washington to assume command of the Regiment; or failing to do so, be obliged to decline the appointment, I shall feel under especial obligations to you - Should he accept the position I hope & may say Expect that the interests of our common country in this most righteous war for the enforcement of constitutional obligations Every Where in the Republic will be promoted by his appointment Your Obt Servant Clark E Carr <hr /> Clark E. Carr Miscellaneous 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 Clark E. Carr to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500906 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. Galesburg Ills August 31st 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir I am informed upon my return to this city that you have, in response to my request, tendered to my brother Captain Eugene A Carr the position of colonel of the Third Regiment of ills Cavalry. - Allow me sincerely and cordially to express to you my most profound gratitude for this compliment extended to him - Whether he shall succeed in obtaining permission from the War Department at Washington to assume command of the Regiment; or failing to do so, be obliged to decline the appointment, I shall feel under especial obligations to you - Should he accept the position I hope & may say Expect that the interests of our common country in this most righteous war for the enforcement of constitutional obligations Every Where in the Republic will be promoted by his appointment Your Obt Servant Clark E Carr <hr /> Clark E. Carr Miscellaneous 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/131e670ad02e49fa2a4cc667c24b8145.pdf 3b6049be884c1e2514c697b230ac4dbc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Carrollton Aug 31st 1861 Govr Yates Dr Sir Mr S. P. Ohr visits your city for the purpose of Soliciting from you Some Situation whereby he can be of Service to the country and to himself - Should you have it in your power to do something for Mr Ohr, You will find him competent active, and energetic in his business, and any favor you may See proper to bestow on him will be gratefully received by his friends here - Most Respectfully Yours L. F. Wheeley <hr /> Recommendation S. F. Ohr 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 L. F. Wheeley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500907 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. Carrollton Aug 31st 1861 Govr Yates Dr Sir Mr S. P. Ohr visits your city for the purpose of Soliciting from you Some Situation whereby he can be of Service to the country and to himself - Should you have it in your power to do something for Mr Ohr, You will find him competent active, and energetic in his business, and any favor you may See proper to bestow on him will be gratefully received by his friends here - Most Respectfully Yours L. F. Wheeley <hr /> Recommendation S. F. Ohr 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/07c4b218f0cec314ea6e7d72d703f554.pdf a9c5ca48eba01151cfcdd3bc305daf28 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Joliet Augt. 31. 1861. Hon Richard Yates, Dear Sir, I received a note, a day or two since, from T. Q Hildebranch, Capt of a Company in Col March's Regt. saying that the Col had complained of him to you, with a view to prevent his being commissioned, & desiring me to do something for him. I know little or nothing of the controvesy or its merits, & cannot therefore say much about it. But Capt H. is a citizen of this place, & one in whose success I had considerable confidence, & I feel at liberty to ask for him, what I make <hr /> no doubt he will secure, at you hands, a fair and candid hearing. Very truly, Your friend, J. O Norton <hr /> J O Norton Joliet Concerning Hildbrant of 20th Regiment His removal 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 J. O. Norton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500908 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. Joliet Augt. 31. 1861. Hon Richard Yates, Dear Sir, I received a note, a day or two since, from T. Q Hildebranch, Capt of a Company in Col March's Regt. saying that the Col had complained of him to you, with a view to prevent his being commissioned, & desiring me to do something for him. I know little or nothing of the controvesy or its merits, & cannot therefore say much about it. But Capt H. is a citizen of this place, & one in whose success I had considerable confidence, & I feel at liberty to ask for him, what I make <hr /> no doubt he will secure, at you hands, a fair and candid hearing. Very truly, Your friend, J. O Norton <hr /> J O Norton Joliet Concerning Hildbrant of 20th Regiment His removal 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/0b370d27707199ac812a6da63361fab6.pdf a46e1d69af8e470be5bfc329a4b685cd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield 31 August 1861 I have not time to call, I must go home to return Monday night, - Morrison of Monroe is here, if he can be induced to take a Cols place you ought to secure him, and order him into Service, with instructions to use his common sense, & not try to be a military chieftain too soon. Your &c Wm Thomas <hr /> Recommending Morrison of Monroe W Thomas 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 William Thomas to [Richard Yates] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500909 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 31 August 1861 I have not time to call, I must go home to return Monday night, - Morrison of Monroe is here, if he can be induced to take a Cols place you ought to secure him, and order him into Service, with instructions to use his common sense, & not try to be a military chieftain too soon. Your &c Wm Thomas <hr /> Recommending Morrison of Monroe W Thomas 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/b6064dc4c659a4a3f671ddd901baf7b3.pdf 756db875a7c04d183a1f5f86328f2163 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 C. Truesdale to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500910 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/046f7eefcfb7105eb1496452819c1f95.pdf 3e31fecf023deba1f770a90af05c1710 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Butler Aug 31 1861 Governor, The following is my dispatch to the Times. It speaks for itself. Respectfully, John Belser FROM CAMP BUTLER. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Times. CAMP BUTLER, Sangamon Co., Ill., Aug. 30. Governor Yates to-day made the following appointments: Captain C. J. Tinkham, of Champaign county, Lieutenant-Colonel; Robert A. Gillmore, of Chicago, Major; S. A, Buckmaster, Jr., of Alton, Adjutant; and C. A. Nasero, of Chicago, Quartermaster, of the Twenty-sixth Regiment, Colonel Loomis. Philip B. Fouke, Colonel; Ellias S. Dennis, Lieutenant-Colonel; and Thomas A. McClurken, Major, of the Thirtieth Regiment. Lafayette McCrillis, Lieutenant-Colonel; and Thomas Homer, Major, of the Third Cavalry Regiment. Of the above-named officers, I know seven to be staunch democrats, which refutes the assertion that it is the intention of the Governor to allow political preferences to control him in the selection of the field-officers of the regiments now in course of organization here. The plan of forming regiments of companies from the different Congressional districts has been abandoned, and regiments are now organized as fast as companies arrive on the ground. Companies continue to arrive in large numbers, principally from Egypt. Southern Illinois has been well tried, and, so far from having been found wanting, she has far exceeded the most sanguine expectations of all, in the numbers of her loyal sons who are offering themselves to battle for their country. <hr /> John Belser Misc 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 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 Belser to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500911 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 Butler Aug 31 1861 Governor, The following is my dispatch to the Times. It speaks for itself. Respectfully, John Belser FROM CAMP BUTLER. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Times. CAMP BUTLER, Sangamon Co., Ill., Aug. 30. Governor Yates to-day made the following appointments: Captain C. J. Tinkham, of Champaign county, Lieutenant-Colonel; Robert A. Gillmore, of Chicago, Major; S. A, Buckmaster, Jr., of Alton, Adjutant; and C. A. Nasero, of Chicago, Quartermaster, of the Twenty-sixth Regiment, Colonel Loomis. Philip B. Fouke, Colonel; Ellias S. Dennis, Lieutenant-Colonel; and Thomas A. McClurken, Major, of the Thirtieth Regiment. Lafayette McCrillis, Lieutenant-Colonel; and Thomas Homer, Major, of the Third Cavalry Regiment. Of the above-named officers, I know seven to be staunch democrats, which refutes the assertion that it is the intention of the Governor to allow political preferences to control him in the selection of the field-officers of the regiments now in course of organization here. The plan of forming regiments of companies from the different Congressional districts has been abandoned, and regiments are now organized as fast as companies arrive on the ground. Companies continue to arrive in large numbers, principally from Egypt. Southern Illinois has been well tried, and, so far from having been found wanting, she has far exceeded the most sanguine expectations of all, in the numbers of her loyal sons who are offering themselves to battle for their country. <hr /> John Belser Misc 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/374b5f1fe942d1b6d8eb863c5856be27.pdf 1c68b830408692c54116d5dd8e974123 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office Aug 31, 1861 Gov Yates Dear Sir I could not come to see you this afternoon. A week today I recd. a letter from Mr. Grimshaw for you, which he requested me to deliver in person, but circumstances, have prevented. I now send it. Mr. Grimshaw cannot accept the place you offer him, which he repeats in a letter I received this morning. He is now in Pike. My brother who passed through here on thursday thought he might yet accept, but he probably ought not to do so. The regiment as constituted is one of the best in the field – and I wish they could have a military man to command them. I now <hr /> suggest that you appoint Hon William Kellogg - who is a resident of that district ,and who is understood to desire a regiment. There are some other reasons which might be assigned why it would be proper to appoint him. I herewith send you another letter in their connection. Yours truly O.M. Hatch P.S. I beg leave to remind you that you have a Secretary of State who is willing and ready to assist you at any time. O.M.H. <hr /> Hatch recommends William Kellogg for Colonel. 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 Ozias M. Hatch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500912 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. 200 Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office Aug 31, 1861 Gov Yates Dear Sir I could not come to see you this afternoon. A week today I recd. a letter from Mr. Grimshaw for you, which he requested me to deliver in person, but circumstances, have prevented. I now send it. Mr. Grimshaw cannot accept the place you offer him, which he repeats in a letter I received this morning. He is now in Pike. My brother who passed through here on thursday thought he might yet accept, but he probably ought not to do so. The regiment as constituted is one of the best in the field – and I wish they could have a military man to command them. I now <hr /> suggest that you appoint Hon William Kellogg - who is a resident of that district ,and who is understood to desire a regiment. There are some other reasons which might be assigned why it would be proper to appoint him. I herewith send you another letter in their connection. Yours truly O.M. Hatch P.S. I beg leave to remind you that you have a Secretary of State who is willing and ready to assist you at any time. O.M.H. <hr /> Hatch recommends William Kellogg for Colonel. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8f01992ea437bb1871b83855be7b7a47.pdf db834fe8f5fd16cc126c5149ac9172c5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Aug 31st 1861 His Excellency Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir You may possibly remember that in June last I was in your office in Springfield, with Hon B. W. Raymond & Gen H. L. Stewart of this city - & was presented to you by the Latter - who is my uncle - At that time I desired to know of you, if there is any way I might be able to make my time, services & Self of avail & use to you, in our then (and now) exhisting difficulties, & in this greatly accumulated labor, & responsibilities which those difficulties have (and do) imposed on your Excellency - You then replied "there is at present no oportunity, "but possibly in the future some <hr /> "Exigency & occasion may present "itself - When I shall recollect "the profer - I desire now only to renew the above to your Excellency - I am not an applicant before You, for any particular position My Profession is that of Law, with only a limited knowledge & experience in "Military Affairs "& Consequently I could better perform such duties as might partake more of the Civilian than Military - at least until ordinary tuition, time & practice should better fit me in "War Tactics" - This however would not take long - I may take the liberty of refering you - "for my statues" - to Messrss Huntington, Goodel, Curran & [Heacox?] of your city - & Messrs Wilson & Hubbard of your Staff - Very respectfully Your obt Servt Wm W. Stewart <hr /> I shall be gratified to hear from Your Excellency at your early convenience W.W.S. <hr /> W W Stewart Chicago for position 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 W. W. Stewart to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500913 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Aug 31st 1861 His Excellency Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir You may possibly remember that in June last I was in your office in Springfield, with Hon B. W. Raymond & Gen H. L. Stewart of this city - & was presented to you by the Latter - who is my uncle - At that time I desired to know of you, if there is any way I might be able to make my time, services & Self of avail & use to you, in our then (and now) exhisting difficulties, & in this greatly accumulated labor, & responsibilities which those difficulties have (and do) imposed on your Excellency - You then replied "there is at present no oportunity, "but possibly in the future some <hr /> "Exigency & occasion may present "itself - When I shall recollect "the profer - I desire now only to renew the above to your Excellency - I am not an applicant before You, for any particular position My Profession is that of Law, with only a limited knowledge & experience in "Military Affairs "& Consequently I could better perform such duties as might partake more of the Civilian than Military - at least until ordinary tuition, time & practice should better fit me in "War Tactics" - This however would not take long - I may take the liberty of refering you - "for my statues" - to Messrss Huntington, Goodel, Curran & [Heacox?] of your city - & Messrs Wilson & Hubbard of your Staff - Very respectfully Your obt Servt Wm W. Stewart <hr /> I shall be gratified to hear from Your Excellency at your early convenience W.W.S. <hr /> W W Stewart Chicago for position 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/ce3f785f141b734648d62f8e8a5e329f.pdf dda505edf1aed2c28682181d20266077 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. August 1861 Dear Governer I want you to come to S Louis and help me a little with my brigade Col Day with one of your crack Illinois Regiments is will to join my brigade & I insist upon having him You never did anything for me in your life but make promises & now I requise a letter performance come down & I will see that you are taken care of your friend Frank P Blair Gov R Yates Springfield Ill Col. Blair St Louis [ineligible] As to his brigade & Col Day going into it - Gov never did anything for him [ineligible] file Frank P Blair 1861 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 Frank P. Blair to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-[08]-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500914 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. August 1861 Dear Governer I want you to come to S Louis and help me a little with my brigade Col Day with one of your crack Illinois Regiments is will to join my brigade & I insist upon having him You never did anything for me in your life but make promises & now I requise a letter performance come down & I will see that you are taken care of your friend Frank P Blair Gov R Yates Springfield Ill Col. Blair St Louis [ineligible] As to his brigade & Col Day going into it - Gov never did anything for him [ineligible] file Frank P Blair 1861 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/980c139326a9aafa4b39e4b82a3f44f8.pdf 03795dd2001a846ddfce29e54a047f26 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Whereas in the month of August 1861, one William S. Eubanks of White County Illinois, was conveying from Xenia Ohio to his residence in said White County Illinois, a certain lot of gunpowder for the purpose of making Sale of the same to the citizens of White and adjoining counties; And whereas at the Town of Xenia Illinois apart of said powder, to wit twenty eight kegs, together with a magazine, was by order of the Governor of the State of Illinois seized and conveyed to Saint Louis, State of Missouri from which time the said Eubanks has been unable to learn the cause of the seizure or what has become of the same: And whereas the said Eubanks was at that time and has been at all times since a good and loyal citizen, and was conveying said powder to said County for no illegal or disloyal purpose: Therefore be it Resolved that the Governor be requested to inform this House for what purpose, and by what authority said <hr /> powder was seized upon whose information, and what disposal has been made of the same, and whether said powder is still within his control and if not what person or persons have received the benefit of the same. House of Representative Desire information in regard to Powder Seized by the Governor in Aug 1861 from one Wm. E Eubanks of White County Illinois, what disposal has been made of the same, and whether said Powder is still within the controll of the Governor. 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 Resolution of the Illinois House of Representatives in regard to Powder Seized by the Governor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-[08]-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500915 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. Whereas in the month of August 1861, one William S. Eubanks of White County Illinois, was conveying from Xenia Ohio to his residence in said White County Illinois, a certain lot of gunpowder for the purpose of making Sale of the same to the citizens of White and adjoining counties; And whereas at the Town of Xenia Illinois apart of said powder, to wit twenty eight kegs, together with a magazine, was by order of the Governor of the State of Illinois seized and conveyed to Saint Louis, State of Missouri from which time the said Eubanks has been unable to learn the cause of the seizure or what has become of the same: And whereas the said Eubanks was at that time and has been at all times since a good and loyal citizen, and was conveying said powder to said County for no illegal or disloyal purpose: Therefore be it Resolved that the Governor be requested to inform this House for what purpose, and by what authority said <hr /> powder was seized upon whose information, and what disposal has been made of the same, and whether said powder is still within his control and if not what person or persons have received the benefit of the same. House of Representative Desire information in regard to Powder Seized by the Governor in Aug 1861 from one Wm. E Eubanks of White County Illinois, what disposal has been made of the same, and whether said Powder is still within the controll of the Governor. 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/2d11a40646283f25d4af04a103423f1b.pdf 5b6b18117401fe79f6ab188bb9fb45c5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Sept, 1st 1861. Hon, Richard Yates, Governor. Dear Sir, Before leaving Cairo I had received no reply to my application for the acceptance of a new Regiment. Should I succeed in raising a Regiment will it be accepted, and if the choice of the Regiment will I be appointed Colonel. I am satisfied that some assurance of this kind will greatly facilitate enlistments. Please address me to day at Chenery House, or after to day at Mound City Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt Wm Hunter <hr /> Wm Hunter Sept 1. Misc. 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 08 (September 1-5, 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 William Hunter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500916 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 Sept, 1st 1861. Hon, Richard Yates, Governor. Dear Sir, Before leaving Cairo I had received no reply to my application for the acceptance of a new Regiment. Should I succeed in raising a Regiment will it be accepted, and if the choice of the Regiment will I be appointed Colonel. I am satisfied that some assurance of this kind will greatly facilitate enlistments. Please address me to day at Chenery House, or after to day at Mound City Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt Wm Hunter <hr /> Wm Hunter Sept 1. Misc. 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/d9f590864f5bc31e2fa0b32a1c280c8f.pdf 19bb51ef1f0fe7d2ad71dd80fb843415 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Sept 1st 1861 Gov. Yates Dear Sir Several of us have taken an interest in getting Mr. Samuel H. Price to apply for a position in connexion with the Army. Mr. Knox and myself have circulated his petition & it was drawn up by another friend. Mr. Price has been Urged to this course, and does not stand in the attitude of an ordinary office seeker Hoping that you may have suitable work for him I Remain as ever your friend J. W. Wanghop <hr /> J. W. Wanghop Recommends S H Price of Chicago 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 08 (September 1-5, 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. W. Wanghop to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500917 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Sept 1st 1861 Gov. Yates Dear Sir Several of us have taken an interest in getting Mr. Samuel H. Price to apply for a position in connexion with the Army. Mr. Knox and myself have circulated his petition & it was drawn up by another friend. Mr. Price has been Urged to this course, and does not stand in the attitude of an ordinary office seeker Hoping that you may have suitable work for him I Remain as ever your friend J. W. Wanghop <hr /> J. W. Wanghop Recommends S H Price of Chicago 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/dacdac1b36a2327cb74b0c313796d5aa.pdf e8fb7ba3f83df89bba80b08b028f07be Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Leander Munsell letter 9/2/61 With G.W. Rives letter 9/2/61 Paris Ills Sept 1st 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir this will introduce to your acquaintance Wm D Blackburn who has raised a company of Picken Cavelry for [siz?] deportment and Horses will not be exceled in the State The People of Eagan feel that some position is due him and will remember with gratitude any favour you can show him Yours Truly William Kile 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 08 (September 1-5, 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 William Kile to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500918 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 Leander Munsell letter 9/2/61 With G.W. Rives letter 9/2/61 Paris Ills Sept 1st 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir this will introduce to your acquaintance Wm D Blackburn who has raised a company of Picken Cavelry for [siz?] deportment and Horses will not be exceled in the State The People of Eagan feel that some position is due him and will remember with gratitude any favour you can show him Yours Truly William Kile 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/3fe2aee08aeb1ca898c187be39f49ea4.pdf 897d071cca95a9ff99eecce99fc38e46 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Naples Sept 2nd 1861 His excellency Gov Yates Sir you are aware that I called on you a few days since to obtain my rights to a Lieutenancy in Capt Hill's Co. I was sorry that I had to appeal to you for my rights but I knew of no other chance & I feel satisfied that I have not asked in vain for rights that I hold sacred. I want to serve my Country. i know her cause is just & I have made many sacrifices to sustain the glorious old flag that has floated over so many fields of victory. I have been robed of my rights & through you only I can get justice, though I am but an humble applicant without wealth or influence yet I feel, and you will agree with me that my rights are as sacred as one who has the greatest wealth & influence in the world. I would say in conclusion if you cant grant my request I earnestly hope that you will grant me the privilige of gettin up a co. of infantry & report to you as soon as possible for service as I shall never be satisfied to go into the ranks under Capt Hitt. You will oblige me verry much if you can send me an answer to Naples Scott Co Ill Your humble Servt J.W. Coppage <hr /> J.W. Coppage wants his rights or to raise a compy - 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 08 (September 1-5, 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. W. Coppage to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500919 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. Naples Sept 2nd 1861 His excellency Gov Yates Sir you are aware that I called on you a few days since to obtain my rights to a Lieutenancy in Capt Hill's Co. I was sorry that I had to appeal to you for my rights but I knew of no other chance & I feel satisfied that I have not asked in vain for rights that I hold sacred. I want to serve my Country. i know her cause is just & I have made many sacrifices to sustain the glorious old flag that has floated over so many fields of victory. I have been robed of my rights & through you only I can get justice, though I am but an humble applicant without wealth or influence yet I feel, and you will agree with me that my rights are as sacred as one who has the greatest wealth & influence in the world. I would say in conclusion if you cant grant my request I earnestly hope that you will grant me the privilige of gettin up a co. of infantry & report to you as soon as possible for service as I shall never be satisfied to go into the ranks under Capt Hitt. You will oblige me verry much if you can send me an answer to Naples Scott Co Ill Your humble Servt J.W. Coppage <hr /> J.W. Coppage wants his rights or to raise a compy - 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/49cd71f20ec809f8b7c1e52cc70df769.pdf 6754003f7d3c5c7f14170bd59b9acefb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dixon Ill. Sept. the 2d -61 Honble R Yates Your letter was duly received, for which accept many thanks - I have yet another inquiry to make which is all important to us. It is said by some here that Government will take a certain amount in money in place of a substitute which I fear will be difficult to obtain, there are so many gone in the Army from this neighbourhood, is it so? and if true please let me know by return mail; I am sorry to trouble you so much but you being a father can in some degree judge what an old mothers feelings are, and will render her much importunity - With due respect Yours truly Sarah A Boyle Let me know the amount that Government will require S A B <hr /> Sarah A Boyle Dixon Sept 2/62 about Govt taken a certain amount of money in place of a substitute. Answer as best you may -- ansd 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 08 (September 1-5, 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 Sarah A. Boyle to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500920 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. Dixon Ill. Sept. the 2d -61 Honble R Yates Your letter was duly received, for which accept many thanks - I have yet another inquiry to make which is all important to us. It is said by some here that Government will take a certain amount in money in place of a substitute which I fear will be difficult to obtain, there are so many gone in the Army from this neighbourhood, is it so? and if true please let me know by return mail; I am sorry to trouble you so much but you being a father can in some degree judge what an old mothers feelings are, and will render her much importunity - With due respect Yours truly Sarah A Boyle Let me know the amount that Government will require S A B <hr /> Sarah A Boyle Dixon Sept 2/62 about Govt taken a certain amount of money in place of a substitute. Answer as best you may -- ansd 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/15bb70bd4f09672e50e051218439dda9.pdf 8f036a72e6738fcba478ed4591f1f5d0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Yellw Creek Ill Sept 2nd 61 To his excellency Richard Yates Governer of the State of Illinois. Honerable Sir. I take my pen in hand to inform you that I wish to enter the West Point Millitary Academy as a pay cadet. i will be 15 years of age the 25th of November next. I am 5 feet 4 inches in highth and periportioned accordingly. I have a tolerable good education for a country boy. I do not know how to prceed in order to get a situation in the academy but was informed that I would have to write to you I would like to have you write an answer as soon as you get this if convenient and Inform me how I am to proceed how soon I can get in there and all about it. Yours respectifully. Theodore Peck Yellow Creek Stephenson Co Ill <hr /> Theodore Peck Yellow Creek wants to go to West Point 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 08 (September 1-5, 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 Theodore Peck to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500921 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. Yellw Creek Ill Sept 2nd 61 To his excellency Richard Yates Governer of the State of Illinois. Honerable Sir. I take my pen in hand to inform you that I wish to enter the West Point Millitary Academy as a pay cadet. i will be 15 years of age the 25th of November next. I am 5 feet 4 inches in highth and periportioned accordingly. I have a tolerable good education for a country boy. I do not know how to prceed in order to get a situation in the academy but was informed that I would have to write to you I would like to have you write an answer as soon as you get this if convenient and Inform me how I am to proceed how soon I can get in there and all about it. Yours respectifully. Theodore Peck Yellow Creek Stephenson Co Ill <hr /> Theodore Peck Yellow Creek wants to go to West Point 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/43c9cc1d119d0b033b1b057c55e0da13.pdf 13aca6d1240999642ce3ecb9f376ba3a 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 08 (September 1-5, 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. J. Pickett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500922 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/5ec135b909585b4ac62751f712f9fc66.pdf 0eb54816d4c317dda138284a8f893fd5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rushville Ills Sept. 2, 1861 Hon R Yates Springfield Ills. Dear Sir. Capt. Samuel McCreery of this place is now engaged in raising with I think a very fair prospect of speedy sucess, a company of Sappers & Miners. He will in all probability have his company full within the next ten days. This branch of the service is one of which I know but little, but suppose the public service may require more. I trust if they can be received you will make some effort in their behalf and secure their reception into the Service. <hr /> Any thing you may do will be highly appreciated by him, his men and myself. I am, sir Yours &c P.H. Walker P.S. What number and kinds of mechanics are required, for such a company. If accepted please give the information so that Capt McCreery can conform to the requirement P.H. Walker <hr /> P H Walker Rushville About Sappers & Miners 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 08 (September 1-5, 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 P. H. Walker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500923 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. Rushville Ills Sept. 2, 1861 Hon R Yates Springfield Ills. Dear Sir. Capt. Samuel McCreery of this place is now engaged in raising with I think a very fair prospect of speedy sucess, a company of Sappers & Miners. He will in all probability have his company full within the next ten days. This branch of the service is one of which I know but little, but suppose the public service may require more. I trust if they can be received you will make some effort in their behalf and secure their reception into the Service. <hr /> Any thing you may do will be highly appreciated by him, his men and myself. I am, sir Yours &c P.H. Walker P.S. What number and kinds of mechanics are required, for such a company. If accepted please give the information so that Capt McCreery can conform to the requirement P.H. Walker <hr /> P H Walker Rushville About Sappers & Miners 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/44b03709f220fd542587fabb1b132fde.pdf 51e0f5db6a02bf89dd0feb5b26bd1c9f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pittsfield, Pike County Ills Sept 2. 1861 To His Excellency Governor Richard Yates Sir. Our Union men, regard it of prime importance, to protect our frontier and to overawe forces of Traitors, threatening Louisiana, Clarksville and Hannibal Missouri; that a Regiment of United States Cavalry be stationed within the limits of Pike county Illinois; with authority to cross the Mississippi, in case of a call for troops to meet advancing bands of traitors. On the Mississippi Bottom, near Louisiana, there is, timber water & every essential for camplng; also at Summerhill, about seven miles West of Pittsfield and eleven miles from the Mississippi, on the road to Louisiana <hr /> there is a beautiful situation for a Camp of Cavalry, abundance of good water, fine shade & plenty of fuel. Our Farmers have endless stores of cheap Beef, Cattle, Corn, Oats & Hay; and if the Military expediency is conceded to us, then we say, we have as a powerful county, which has sent perhaps 1500 men into service for our "Union", a right to make this urgent appeal and ask for a favorable response, at once. We urge you as our Governor, yourself alive to the welfare of all Illinois, to call on the proper authorities to command the location of a Regiment say Col Nobles 2d Cavalry, within the limits of this (Pike) county Illinois If Trason continues rampant on our Illinois frontier, when the Mississippi is bridged by ice, the great interests of our <hr /> citizens will suffer immediately. Within six miles of the town of Louisiana, in Pike county, Illinois, at Rockport, is located a Flouring Mill which manufactures flour enough to feed Armies; this will be in peril and the herds of horses cattle & sheep and droves of hogs will be in danger of being swept off to feed traitors; unless driven from their proper places on the broad bottoms to the upland. Calhoun, Pike & Adams Counties for sixty miles are exposed to vississitudes of this War, in an eminent degree. Quincy may be taken if our interests suffer in Pike. Let us aid in crushing out Treason at once. Several Camps of Secessionists, threaten the river towns in Ralls & Pike counties Missouri Our citizens say Eight or nine hundred are in arms in Pike County Missouri to protect <hr /> the Union, Men of Pike county Missouri; we have been there one week - a despatch came in to day & says that at a meeting of Union men at Louisiana, it was resolved that if our force is withdrawn, before Cavalry located, as we now ask, the Union Men of Pike Missouri must send their families into Illinois; some have done so. I speak of that I know personally. I have been for several days, at times, in Louisiana. Can we get any Muskets? We have only shotguns & rifles. We ask for Cartridges & for Buck shot at once. I will explain to Mayor John Wood what we want Yours very Respectfully Wm A. Grimshaw Written after communication with leading Union men of Pike Ills & Missouri 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 08 (September 1-5, 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 William A. Grimsham to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500924 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. Pittsfield, Pike County Ills Sept 2. 1861 To His Excellency Governor Richard Yates Sir. Our Union men, regard it of prime importance, to protect our frontier and to overawe forces of Traitors, threatening Louisiana, Clarksville and Hannibal Missouri; that a Regiment of United States Cavalry be stationed within the limits of Pike county Illinois; with authority to cross the Mississippi, in case of a call for troops to meet advancing bands of traitors. On the Mississippi Bottom, near Louisiana, there is, timber water & every essential for camplng; also at Summerhill, about seven miles West of Pittsfield and eleven miles from the Mississippi, on the road to Louisiana <hr /> there is a beautiful situation for a Camp of Cavalry, abundance of good water, fine shade & plenty of fuel. Our Farmers have endless stores of cheap Beef, Cattle, Corn, Oats & Hay; and if the Military expediency is conceded to us, then we say, we have as a powerful county, which has sent perhaps 1500 men into service for our "Union", a right to make this urgent appeal and ask for a favorable response, at once. We urge you as our Governor, yourself alive to the welfare of all Illinois, to call on the proper authorities to command the location of a Regiment say Col Nobles 2d Cavalry, within the limits of this (Pike) county Illinois If Trason continues rampant on our Illinois frontier, when the Mississippi is bridged by ice, the great interests of our <hr /> citizens will suffer immediately. Within six miles of the town of Louisiana, in Pike county, Illinois, at Rockport, is located a Flouring Mill which manufactures flour enough to feed Armies; this will be in peril and the herds of horses cattle & sheep and droves of hogs will be in danger of being swept off to feed traitors; unless driven from their proper places on the broad bottoms to the upland. Calhoun, Pike & Adams Counties for sixty miles are exposed to vississitudes of this War, in an eminent degree. Quincy may be taken if our interests suffer in Pike. Let us aid in crushing out Treason at once. Several Camps of Secessionists, threaten the river towns in Ralls & Pike counties Missouri Our citizens say Eight or nine hundred are in arms in Pike County Missouri to protect <hr /> the Union, Men of Pike county Missouri; we have been there one week - a despatch came in to day & says that at a meeting of Union men at Louisiana, it was resolved that if our force is withdrawn, before Cavalry located, as we now ask, the Union Men of Pike Missouri must send their families into Illinois; some have done so. I speak of that I know personally. I have been for several days, at times, in Louisiana. Can we get any Muskets? We have only shotguns & rifles. We ask for Cartridges & for Buck shot at once. I will explain to Mayor John Wood what we want Yours very Respectfully Wm A. Grimshaw Written after communication with leading Union men of Pike Ills & Missouri 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/5cb658776bea82fa8ecc94eb19704d1f.pdf 8b2bf3efd816c3d859d8da50b820b994 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Carthage Ills Sept 2nd 1861 Hon Richd yates Springfield Ills D Sir Two Secessionist of Missouri followed Alvin Grant and Chiles Grant from the State of Missouri to this county and had them arrested for horse stealing and committed before Thomas Durant a Justice of the Peace for our county. The following is the facts as I learn them from the Justice. they are brothers and have been living in the lead Region in South West Missouri had accumulated considerable property by mining, they are Union men Was driven from home this summer after being Striped of their property. made their way into Clark County Missouri. and was with Coln Moore and his men at the battle of Athens. they acknowledge to the taking of the horses. A company went while under Coln Moore and took Several horses they among them this was several weeks ago. the Justice who tried them is a conscientious and a good man and had determined to <hr /> to acquit them believing they ware not thieves but the secessionist of our county had determined to take them by force and carry them to Missourie where they would certainly be hung by the scoundrils the Union men here would have Resisted the actions of the disunionist and in order evade a fight the Justice committed them. Now the sole object of this letter is to request you not to issue your writ to surrender them to the authorities of Missouri Untill we can ascertain if what they have told us is true of which we will advise you I pledge myself to get this information as speedy as possible. I have not seen the young men myself. the Union men here say they do not look nor act like thieves. Pleas indulge us in this matter Respectfully your Abner Sympson <hr /> Alex Sympson Carthage Not to issue writ to Gov Missouri 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 08 (September 1-5, 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 Alexander Sympson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500925 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. Carthage Ills Sept 2nd 1861 Hon Richd yates Springfield Ills D Sir Two Secessionist of Missouri followed Alvin Grant and Chiles Grant from the State of Missouri to this county and had them arrested for horse stealing and committed before Thomas Durant a Justice of the Peace for our county. The following is the facts as I learn them from the Justice. they are brothers and have been living in the lead Region in South West Missouri had accumulated considerable property by mining, they are Union men Was driven from home this summer after being Striped of their property. made their way into Clark County Missouri. and was with Coln Moore and his men at the battle of Athens. they acknowledge to the taking of the horses. A company went while under Coln Moore and took Several horses they among them this was several weeks ago. the Justice who tried them is a conscientious and a good man and had determined to <hr /> to acquit them believing they ware not thieves but the secessionist of our county had determined to take them by force and carry them to Missourie where they would certainly be hung by the scoundrils the Union men here would have Resisted the actions of the disunionist and in order evade a fight the Justice committed them. Now the sole object of this letter is to request you not to issue your writ to surrender them to the authorities of Missouri Untill we can ascertain if what they have told us is true of which we will advise you I pledge myself to get this information as speedy as possible. I have not seen the young men myself. the Union men here say they do not look nor act like thieves. Pleas indulge us in this matter Respectfully your Abner Sympson <hr /> Alex Sympson Carthage Not to issue writ to Gov Missouri 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/d35c10c0a52eeb77054dd36d37b07736.pdf e21794d2fca8109d2cabbc84edf1f231 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneva Illinois Sept 2. 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates Sir Allow me to introduce to you J H. Mayborne Esq of this place. He is one of our most respectable citizens and has been for several years chairman of our Republican Central Committee. He visits Springfield to lay before the condition of the Lincoln Regiment, and to ask at your hands all the favorable action you can consistently give in the premises. The application by us for acceptance by the War Department as an independent corps was made before we were aware of the proffer of the thirteen regiments by Your Excellency & before we knew that Camp Butler had been determined upon. Mr Mayborne will state to you more fully than I can write the condition of things, & I will only add that his word may be implicitly relied upon. Very Respectfully Yours Isaac G. Wilson <hr /> Recommending J. H. Mayborne 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 08 (September 1-5, 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 Isaac G. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500926 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. Geneva Illinois Sept 2. 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates Sir Allow me to introduce to you J H. Mayborne Esq of this place. He is one of our most respectable citizens and has been for several years chairman of our Republican Central Committee. He visits Springfield to lay before the condition of the Lincoln Regiment, and to ask at your hands all the favorable action you can consistently give in the premises. The application by us for acceptance by the War Department as an independent corps was made before we were aware of the proffer of the thirteen regiments by Your Excellency & before we knew that Camp Butler had been determined upon. Mr Mayborne will state to you more fully than I can write the condition of things, & I will only add that his word may be implicitly relied upon. Very Respectfully Yours Isaac G. Wilson <hr /> Recommending J. H. Mayborne 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/5c875ab9a6379c296ca9daace2ff05fb.pdf 3f478b0e6f576826f2fe85036552ab55 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 08 (September 1-5, 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 G. W. Thompson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500927 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/9b44cf46f88f6591148b3d552bb78972.pdf 06777a6d1edc171ce29f2e0a51b66e95 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Burnt Prairie Ills Septr 2nd 1861 My Dear Sir I should have advised you sooner in regard to the Cavalry Company but for your Proclamation that all Companies would be recd. which rendered it apparently unnecessary to report to you whether or not I would get a Company in readiness at the required time. I went to work on receipt of your letter to get the Company together and would probably have succeeded had I not thought it necessary - owing to the shortness of the time to get in readiness - to join with some persons at Grayville and Phillipstown which produced dissatisfaction in my own neighbourhood and resulted <hr /> in my defeat by a small majority at the Election of Officers. The Grayville and Phillipstown men by voting more men that had no intention of going to the war than the majority against me carried all the offices and are endeavoring to make out the Company at Grayville but with what success I am not apprised. If I make another attempt it will not be untill after Wheat is sowed. If the Grayville and Phillipstown party succeed they will have appropriated to their use about $10.00 of expense incured by me beside my time. This however is about in keeping with my fortunes in political matters for I will venture to say and I am of opinion that it is believed by my neighbors <hr /> Sept 2 1861 that of the three persons in my immediate vicinity who have been the recipient of Federal favor Viz Turney, Limgor and Brown the labor and sacrifise given by all of them for Political purposes does not equal that of my own. The fact is that while they were demanding money of the Republican Party for political use I was steadily footing whatever necessary expense for the Cause presented itself. I have taken but little pains to present my claims for the official favor and in that little I have been sent on one occasion by an insinuation that a plea of pecuniary necessity was fatal to an applicant for office under the present Administration. Believing that such a heartless sentiment does not find a response <hr /> in your bosom I desire to say to you that Bankruptcy and a consequent want of the necessaries of life look me full in the face. I have no reason to doubt but that if I had never had anything to do in political matters my situation in life would have been far different. In the beginning of the year 1856 I had attained to a prosperous business at this place. I did not think of anything but affluence during the remainder of my days. At that time I began to distribute Republican Documents and the same was met by threats of destruction to my business which only stimulated me to renewed exertion for the Rep cause. Finally giving up my business I threw my whole sole into the work making it my study and pursuit and my acquaintance being tolerably extensive in this and adjoining counties I made it my study and duty to provide every person with good political reading matter who I thought was at all susceptible of embibing true principles as also the providing of speakers [?c ?c] The result has been that many persons of Democratic faith who were once my warmest friends are now my bitterest enemies and availing themselves of a little circumstance with regard to a fugitive slave (which I believe I explained to you once) they have attatched the odium of Abolitionism on me and having sought in every way to break me down thinking that thereby they could break down the Rep Party in this vicinity have ruined my prospects for business pursuits in this vicinity. <hr /> You expressed to me while at Springfield in June last a purpose of giving me some position. Some place in the Army where business qualifications and industry are necessary would suit me. Anything you can do for me will be thankfully received and remembered. Your sincere friend D. G. Hay His Ex & Gov Yates 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 08 (September 1-5, 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 7 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. G. Hay to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1861]-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500928 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. Burnt Prairie Ills Septr 2nd 1861 My Dear Sir I should have advised you sooner in regard to the Cavalry Company but for your Proclamation that all Companies would be recd. which rendered it apparently unnecessary to report to you whether or not I would get a Company in readiness at the required time. I went to work on receipt of your letter to get the Company together and would probably have succeeded had I not thought it necessary - owing to the shortness of the time to get in readiness - to join with some persons at Grayville and Phillipstown which produced dissatisfaction in my own neighbourhood and resulted <hr /> in my defeat by a small majority at the Election of Officers. The Grayville and Phillipstown men by voting more men that had no intention of going to the war than the majority against me carried all the offices & are indeavoring to make out the Company at Grayville but with what success I am not apprised. If I make another attempt it will not be untill after Wheat is sowed. If the Grayville & Phillipstown party succeed they will have appropriated to their use about $10.00 of expense incured by me beside my time. This however is about in keeping with my fortunes in political matters for I will venture to say & I am of opinion that it is believed by my neighbors <hr /> Sept 2 1861 that of the three persons in my immediate vicinity who have been the recipient of Federal favor viz. Turney, Limgor and Brown the labor and sacrifise given by all of them for Political purposes does not equal that of my own. The fact is that while they were demanding money of the Republican Party for political use I was steadily footing whatever necessary expense - for the Cause - presented itself. I have taken but little pains to present my claims for the official favor and in that little I have been met on one occasion by an insinuation that a plea of pecuniary necessity was fatal to an applicant for office under the present Administration. Believing that such a heartless sentiment does not find a response <hr /> in your bosom I desire to say to you that Bankruptcy & a consequent want of the necessaries of life look me full in the face. I have no reason to doubt but that if I had never had anything to do in political matters my situation in life would have been far different. In the beginning of the year 1856 I had attained to a prosperous business at this place. I did not think of anything but affluence during the remainder of my days. At that time I began to distribute Republican Documents & the same was met by threats of destruction to my business, which only stimulated me to renewed exertion for the Rep. cause. Till finally giving up my business I threw my whole sole into the work making it my study & pursuit, and my acquaintance being tolerably extensive in <hr /> 5th Sept 2 1861 this & adjoining counties I made it my study & duty to provide every person with good political reading matter who I thought was at all susceptible of embibing true principles and also the providing of speakers &c. &c. The result has been that many persons of Democratic faith who were once my warmest friends are now my bitterest enemies and availing themselves of a little circumstance with regard to a fugitive slave (which I believe I explained to you once) they have attatched the odium of Abolitionism on me & having sought in every way to break me down thinking that thereby they could break down the Rep. Party in this vicinity have ruined my prospects for business pursuits in this vicinity. <hr /> You expressed to me while at Springfield in June last a purpose of giving me some position. Some place in the Army where business qualifications & industry are necessary would suit me. Anything you can do for me will be thankfully received and remembered. Your sincere friend D. G. Hay His Exy. Gov. Yates. <hr /> D. G. Hay for position 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