209 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fc69da38ef4634efd28af4d0b840c83c.pdf 8643b4e656975214289a9ba71bcbe93b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ridge Farm Ver - Co - Ills July 27th 1863 Honored Govenor Thy letter of the 27th of June was received in due time which was read before The union League at this place. And the League appointed the 25th of this month for a general meeting inviting the neighbouring Leagues to meet with it for the purpose of making some efficient arrangements for defense and protection of persons and property in this part of the state ( and other parts when called for) as emergensies may require. The meeting was accordingly held representing 3 Leagues the aggregate no- of which is about 280, a proposition being made to form the different Leagues <hr /> into Home Guards was unanimously adopted Morgans raid and expressions which Copperheads are heard to make nearly every day clearly prove the necesity for this Step The League directed me to write again for information on the subject There is no doubt but what there can be 3 or 4 companies of Home Guards organized within 2 weeks. They will be formed out-side and independent of the League If we can be organized and equipped according to law please let us know it as early as may be convenient and if we can obtain arms by forming <hr /> Companies send us blank rolls for 3 Co, and all necessary directions how to proceed, which may be sent to my address, viz -, Ridge Farm and oblige many Loyal Citizens Thos Nicholson Secretary Union League <hr /> Ansd Aug. 3. 1863 Thos Nicholson File Ridge Farm July 27 63. Says they have made arrangements to organize three companies of Home Guards. Wishes to know if they can be armed and equipped - A.G. Answer Recd Ex O July 30 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas Nicholson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507104 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. Ridge Farm Ver - Co - Ills July 27th 1863 Honored Govenor Thy letter of the 27th of June was received in due time which was read before The union League at this place. And the League appointed the 25th of this month for a general meeting inviting the neighbouring Leagues to meet with it for the purpose of making some efficient arrangements for defense and protection of persons and property in this part of the state ( and other parts when called for) as emergensies may require. The meeting was accordingly held representing 3 Leagues the aggregate no- of which is about 280, a proposition being made to form the different Leagues <hr /> into Home Guards was unanimously adopted Morgans raid and expressions which Copperheads are heard to make nearly every day clearly prove the necesity for this Step The League directed me to write again for information on the subject There is no doubt but what there can be 3 or 4 companies of Home Guards organized within 2 weeks. They will be formed out-side and independent of the League If we can be organized and equipped according to law please let us know it as early as may be convenient and if we can obtain arms by forming <hr /> Companies send us blank rolls for 3 Co, and all necessary directions how to proceed, which may be sent to my address, viz -, Ridge Farm and oblige many Loyal Citizens Thos Nicholson Secretary Union League <hr /> Ansd Aug. 3. 1863 Thos Nicholson File Ridge Farm July 27 63. Says they have made arrangements to organize three companies of Home Guards. Wishes to know if they can be armed and equipped - A.G. Answer Recd Ex O July 30 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2fdac57f19dd1354766a8ddd583bc284.pdf 132b6990631c8f2006c735eae0399a9a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William McBean to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507105 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/e52e0ab0d4da9779d0ae8e6a04894de8.pdf 631d23cfbac3c0e2d6d52720fc077262 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alida Brown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507106 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/34e2d9f62d1288babddc8db551f1bf82.pdf b6b8b9f42b6224039506bf66ce330d84 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Magnolia Jul 27th 63 Govner Yats Sir I have a son Wm M. Fyffe in Vauns Batry. he has been in the Hospitel since January las with the Rheumatism. He ant abel to do any Survis wood like to have a situatin that he cold do somthing, he is a good Scholar, and pensmon he at Memphis, wood like to have your influence and oblige T.Y Fuffe inquir of F. P. Fyffe or Genarel Hovey Bloominton <hr /> ansd Fyffe Z G. File F. Magnolia July 27 63. Has a son a member of Vauns Battery, now sick at Memphis. Wishes the Governor assist him to get a position of some kind in Memphis. Recd Ex O. July 30 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource T. J. Fyffe to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507107 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. Magnolia Jul 27th 63 Govner Yats Sir I have a son Wm M. Fyffe in Vauns Batry. he has been in the Hospitel since January las with the Rheumatism. He ant abel to do any Survis wood like to have a situatin that he cold do somthing, he is a good Scholar, and pensmon he at Memphis, wood like to have your influence and oblige T.Y Fuffe inquir of F. P. Fyffe or Genarel Hovey Bloominton <hr /> ansd Fyffe Z G. File F. Magnolia July 27 63. Has a son a member of Vauns Battery, now sick at Memphis. Wishes the Governor assist him to get a position of some kind in Memphis. Recd Ex O. July 30 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9f180d5ace725a5158869238b4b6d756.pdf 9e9237cb230f0d8d84fff61b4ca2ef92 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. D. White to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507108 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/efb9ebdd9dc3f914b3f9aa30de6e8732.pdf 77c8f65a9dc1c2af90f9b01cf7bcdb7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Otis Haven to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507109 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/c29425d6bb3eb1b22dcf41389a4192de.pdf 3df6cfb6b683b70fc66538dfa03aa2cb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ills. Jul 28th /63 His Exc Govr Yates Dear Sir: Let me introduce to you Jno D Copeland of Logan Co. He is an old acquaintance of mine, has been for more than 20 years; and withal is a loyal man, and a gentleman. What he wishes is this – he had a son in the army of the U.S.A who died near Vicksburg on or about the 12th inst. Mr. Copeland wishes to go down to or near Vicksburg and bring home the remains of his son. He may want to send John Nickolson in his place. Whatever Mr Copeland says you can depend on. Give him a permit to go and oblige all if you please Your Friend W H Herndon <hr /> Done July 28 63. Herendon W H. Springfield July 28 63. Recommending Mr Copeland for pass to visit army. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William H. Herndon to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507110 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ills. Jul 28th /63 His Exc Govr Yates Dear Sir: Let me introduce to you Jno D Copeland of Logan Co. He is an old acquaintance of mine, has been for more than 20 years; and withal is a loyal man, and a gentleman. What he wishes is this – he had a son in the army of the U.S.A who died near Vicksburg on or about the 12th inst. Mr. Copeland wishes to go down to or near Vicksburg and bring home the remains of his son. He may want to send John Nickolson in his place. Whatever Mr Copeland says you can depend on. Give him a permit to go and oblige all if you please Your Friend W H Herndon <hr /> Done July 28 63. Herendon W H. Springfield July 28 63. Recommending Mr Copeland for pass to visit army. 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/f4a102956812765c7cfc53d5f5da0902.pdf c62b56fd6ce4111eaea2bef662c0bef8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Memphis Tenn July 28th 1863 Hon Richard Yates Govenor Dear Sir On the 10th inst I wrote Wm G. Greene Esq requesting him to assist me in obtaing authority to raise and organize a Regiment of "Mounted Rifflemen", I have just received a letter from him saying that he had addressed a letter to you on the subject enclosing my letter to him. You will understand from my letter to Mr Greene what I desire and what my plans are and I feel fully assured that you will at once comprehend the importance and necesity of Such Troops. This class of Troops combine all the advantages of both Cavalry and Infantry being very effective and capable of performing very rappid marches which is indeed one of the most important considerations in all Military movements. I should like to have a Battery of light Howiters attached to the Regiment for which purpose I should desire to raise a company of Artillery in addition <hr /> to the Regt. If you should deem my proposition practicable and you give the matter a favorable consideration I should desire to have the following officers Non commifsioned officers and Privates from the 28 Regt Ills vols Infty to assist me in raising and organizing the Regiment and then to be commissioned as officers of the Regiment to wit: Capt G. L. Farwell Co "D" " E. P. Durell " "H" 1st Lieut Wm W. Noonan " "A" 2d " W. H. Harris " "A" 1st Sergt James M. Gale " "C" " Thomas J. Metzler " "C" 1st " Dennis Pride " "K" " J. M. Hunter " "K" " Joseph M. Smith " "A" Q.M. Sergt. Richd Lawrence Private Nult Greene Co. "K" " Henry Samuel Stokes " "A" " William C. Hall " "A" Musicians Thos Bush " "C" " Isaac Pecar " "E" <hr /> The two Musicians I do not want as officers but only want them to assist in learning a band for me, they can be spared from their Regt without the least inconvenience as the Rgt has 20 Musicians and only about 300 men. The above named officers and Soldiers are all worthy and capable and will do credit and honor to their country in any position in which they might be placed. I Shall be pleased to hear from your Excellency in regard to this matter at as early a day as posible. I have the honor to be Sir very respectfully Your obt Servant Richd Ritter Lieut Col 28 Regt Ills vols Infty <hr /> Ansd Aug 13-63- Ritter Richd Memphis July 28 1863 Some time ago he wrote to Wm G Green requesting his assistance in obtaining authority to raise a Regt of Mounted Rifflemen - hopes the Governor will favorably consider this matter &c Recd Ex O 5th Augst 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Ritter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507111 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. Memphis Tenn July 28th 1863 Hon Richard Yates Govenor Dear Sir On the 10th inst I wrote Wm G. Greene Esq requesting him to assist me in obtaing authority to raise and organize a Regiment of "Mounted Rifflemen", I have just received a letter from him saying that he had addressed a letter to you on the subject enclosing my letter to him. You will understand from my letter to Mr Greene what I desire and what my plans are and I feel fully assured that you will at once comprehend the importance and necesity of Such Troops. This class of Troops combine all the advantages of both Cavalry and Infantry being very effective and capable of performing very rappid marches which is indeed one of the most important considerations in all Military movements. I should like to have a Battery of light Howiters attached to the Regiment for which purpose I should desire to raise a company of Artillery in addition <hr /> to the Regt. If you should deem my proposition practicable and you give the matter a favorable consideration I should desire to have the following officers Non commifsioned officers and Privates from the 28 Regt Ills vols Infty to assist me in raising and organizing the Regiment and then to be commissioned as officers of the Regiment to wit: Capt G. L. Farwell Co "D" " E. P. Durell " "H" 1st Lieut Wm W. Noonan " "A" 2d " W. H. Harris " "A" 1st Sergt James M. Gale " "C" " Thomas J. Metzler " "C" 1st " Dennis Pride " "K" " J. M. Hunter " "K" " Joseph M. Smith " "A" Q.M. Sergt. Richd Lawrence Private Nult Greene Co. "K" " Henry Samuel Stokes " "A" " William C. Hall " "A" Musicians Thos Bush " "C" " Isaac Pecar " "E" <hr /> The two Musicians I do not want as officers but only want them to assist in learning a band for me, they can be spared from their Regt without the least inconvenience as the Rgt has 20 Musicians and only about 300 men. The above named officers and Soldiers are all worthy and capable and will do credit and honor to their country in any position in which they might be placed. I Shall be pleased to hear from your Excellency in regard to this matter at as early a day as posible. I have the honor to be Sir very respectfully Your obt Servant Richd Ritter Lieut Col 28 Regt Ills vols Infty <hr /> Ansd Aug 13-63- Ritter Richd Memphis July 28 1863 Some time ago he wrote to Wm G Green requesting his assistance in obtaining authority to raise a Regt of Mounted Rifflemen - hopes the Governor will favorably consider this matter &c Recd Ex O 5th Augst 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6d32971d33530782f97b5344a3232ce2.pdf e1e47d1c50f41e0baed457c7eca472f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. T. Burgess to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507112 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/0e332e1ebaddfd4a78b22527321c9953.pdf 250492330474fd845947b3876dc1dec5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Marion Ford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507113 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/06ec1b94c1645eb0c586bb7fc454fb81.pdf 177816b64fbaebaa3e7d6b6e4eeb34d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hiram Bell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507114 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/2d8b55cb2a4ae106003a07d907ee89a9.pdf 4282e46c0c71f73ebe006e8a3bc1db57 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas J. Iles to Colonel Williams Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507115 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/0d6d1de510a3500b5ae6b927d1aa80f1.pdf 463e5736a2b7be2ba8d8f9c597538f50 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. City Prison Nashville Tenn July 29th '63 To The Excellency Gov. R. Yates Sir as I am a prisoner here in this awful place which is worse than Libby prison at Richmond Virginia & we are used much worse than negroes here in this jail as citizens have charge of it & I dont think they are altogether on the right side as they keep us in close confinement & dont abide by sanitary rules Which is to Leave us have fresh air about now & then & we dont get half enough to eat here. Most hon Sir I am almost ashamed to state the fact to you about this place we are compeled we to urinate eat drink & sleep in the one cell which is small & have 31 men in it & a great many of us in sick with cramp & Dysentary & other diseases to numerous to mention to your most excellency sir <hr /> I sir a member of the 100th Ills Infintry Co. B being sick with consumption & the wound which I received at Stone River Sir as I was on picket Duty one night in March About the 28th or 30th about 2 miles outside of Murfressboro I went up me & another boy was going up to the settler and we got a little tight & I went down to the Mail Box i had put a letter in there of which there was 20 dollars in it and I took some letters for to try & find the one I put in that morning there was a train captured & I didn't want to risk my money and there was some letters I missed of which I had in my possesion I was afraid to put them back & I was caught with them letters and confined in Murfessboro Jail untill I was tried court marshalled and I have to serve the rest of My time in here & now your most honorable Sir I implore you for some assistance to get out to get out of this awful place & Let me <hr /> go to a regiment to do my country some service You will please excuse me for this your most obedient sevt John Malone will you please answer <hr /> ansd Aug 8 - 63 Malone John File M Nashville July 29 1863 Is confined in Prison says they are very badly treated. wishes the Governor to have him released and sent to his Regiment Recd Ex O. Aug 5 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Malone to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507116 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. City Prison Nashville Tenn July 29th '63 To The Excellency Gov. R. Yates Sir as I am a prisoner here in this awful place which is worse than Libby prison at Richmond Virginia & we are used much worse than negroes here in this jail as citizens have charge of it & I dont think they are altogether on the right side as they keep us in close confinement & dont abide by sanitary rules Which is to Leave us have fresh air about now & then & we dont get half enough to eat here. Most hon Sir I am almost ashamed to state the fact to you about this place we are compeled we to urinate eat drink & sleep in the one cell which is small & have 31 men in it & a great many of us in sick with cramp & Dysentary & other diseases to numerous to mention to your most excellency sir <hr /> I sir a member of the 100th Ills Infintry Co. B being sick with consumption & the wound which I received at Stone River Sir as I was on picket Duty one night in March About the 28th or 30th about 2 miles outside of Murfressboro I went up me & another boy was going up to the settler and we got a little tight & I went down to the Mail Box i had put a letter in there of which there was 20 dollars in it and I took some letters for to try & find the one I put in that morning there was a train captured & I didn't want to risk my money and there was some letters I missed of which I had in my possesion I was afraid to put them back & I was caught with them letters and confined in Murfessboro Jail untill I was tried court marshalled and I have to serve the rest of My time in here & now your most honorable Sir I implore you for some assistance to get out to get out of this awful place & Let me <hr /> go to a regiment to do my country some service You will please excuse me for this your most obedient sevt John Malone will you please answer <hr /> ansd Aug 8 - 63 Malone John File M Nashville July 29 1863 Is confined in Prison says they are very badly treated. wishes the Governor to have him released and sent to his Regiment Recd Ex O. Aug 5 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9c57fe6898646bac804aea315007ffd7.pdf 54d24bbcfb579f3da8aad4e613bc0177 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hon Richd Yates Govr State of Ills. Hon Sir I had hoped to have found you in Springfield & had the pleasure of a personal interview with you in reference to a matter, which the accompanying papers will explain -- but as it is impossible for me to remain till your return -- may I ask you to read them and if in your power, grant the desired favor. I know your love for our state soldiers and your disposition to reward meritorious service -- and shall feel under lasting obligations to you for whatever you may be able to do towards getting for my son a position which he is competent to fill Respectfully Your Obt Servant H.Y. Miller Springfield July 29. 1863 <hr /> File M. Miller H. Y. Springfield July 29 63. Wishes the Governor to examine enclosed papers and do what he can to promote his son -- to the desired position. (no enclosures) (ansd by Govr. ? -- Recd Ex O. 11th Aug 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. Y. Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507117 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. Hon Richd Yates Govr State of Ills. Hon Sir I had hoped to have found you in Springfield & had the pleasure of a personal interview with you in reference to a matter, which the accompanying papers will explain -- but as it is impossible for me to remain till your return -- may I ask you to read them and if in your power, grant the desired favor. I know your love for our state soldiers and your disposition to reward meritorious service -- and shall feel under lasting obligations to you for whatever you may be able to do towards getting for my son a position which he is competent to fill Respectfully Your Obt Servant H.Y. Miller Springfield July 29. 1863 <hr /> File M. Miller H. Y. Springfield July 29 63. Wishes the Governor to examine enclosed papers and do what he can to promote his son -- to the desired position. (no enclosures) (ansd by Govr. ? -- Recd Ex O. 11th Aug 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5c7f8e5f16c0874b461f9f3b4548f920.pdf 5749520eb2309a1a4070bd5c6bd3a44b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. I am an applicant for a position as Surgeon or assistant Surgeon in Some Illinois Regiment N. G. Coffin Monticello Piatt Co Ill. <hr /> N. G. Coffin July 29/62 Applying for permit for examination as surgeon. Permit issd July 29th M. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource N. G. Coffin to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507118 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. I am an applicant for a position as Surgeon or assistant Surgeon in Some Illinois Regiment N. G. Coffin Monticello Piatt Co Ill. <hr /> N. G. Coffin July 29/62 Applying for permit for examination as surgeon. Permit issd July 29th M. 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/31e3c6e7f8bc2680ecbb3a1c16d8396f.pdf 43b28e324286ecd4e76a2c903f4fcf02 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D. M. Williams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507119 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/8f4d654e63b4268a1509db96f8397502.pdf 53595f0575b4606e88fcbab2b0b6076d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R. C. Bruce to Major Snyder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507120 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/003bfedecad67bc5b095b409d0933271.pdf 0688549ecc4cae4a9931730118d595eb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B. H. Ferguson to Unknown, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507121 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/1bd39551b385ed253e70002c59b01b3c.pdf 4ec7d119e9a20366ab491bb4c3019ac6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria July 31 1863 To His Excellency Richard Yates Dear sir - Jacob Gingrich visits you for the purpose of procuring of you a request upon Secretary Stanton or other proper officer for the delivery into his custody of Christian Gingrich a private in Co E 82 Ills volunteers The bearer Mr Gingrich together with three others are securities for the appearance of Christian Gingrich at the circuit court of Woodford County to answer an indictment for assault with intent to commit murder upon which default has been taken and final judgment will be rendered against such securities at the August term unless they can surrender his body in discharge of the recognizance. The recognizance is for the sum of $800 and the sureties men of very moderate means and can illy afford to lose that sum - If he shall be surrendered in discharge of such recognizance as his attorney I have no doubt that he can be tried and ac <hr /> quitted at the August term and returned to the service in a short time - Will you be so Kind as to give him a request or the proper documents to enable him to have Gingrich surrendered to him as one of his bail for the purposes aforesaid and oblige Yours truly M Williamson <hr /> Wrote letter to Stanton Jul 31 - 63 - Williamson M Peoria July 31st 1863 File. W- Mr. Jacob Gingrich visits the Governor to request him to write Secty of War to deliver into his custody Christian Gingrich private Co E 82d Regt - Recd Ex O. 4th Aug 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource M. Williamson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507122 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. Peoria July 31 1863 To His Excellency Richard Yates Dear sir - Jacob Gingrich visits you for the purpose of procuring of you a request upon Secretary Stanton or other proper officer for the delivery into his custody of Christian Gingrich a private in Co E 82 Ills volunteers The bearer Mr Gingrich together with three others are securities for the appearance of Christian Gingrich at the circuit court of Woodford County to answer an indictment for assault with intent to commit murder upon which default has been taken and final judgment will be rendered against such securities at the August term unless they can surrender his body in discharge of the recognizance. The recognizance is for the sum of $800 and the sureties men of very moderate means and can illy afford to lose that sum - If he shall be surrendered in discharge of such recognizance as his attorney I have no doubt that he can be tried and ac <hr /> quitted at the August term and returned to the service in a short time - Will you be so Kind as to give him a request or the proper documents to enable him to have Gingrich surrendered to him as one of his bail for the purposes aforesaid and oblige Yours truly M Williamson <hr /> Wrote letter to Stanton Jul 31 - 63 - Williamson M Peoria July 31st 1863 File. W- Mr. Jacob Gingrich visits the Governor to request him to write Secty of War to deliver into his custody Christian Gingrich private Co E 82d Regt - Recd Ex O. 4th Aug 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7a704b2f7d4f9ae70aa678caa4b35479.pdf c3532b4afb13bc3f6f091d58333880ca Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Statement of Indebtedness incurred by the Ordnance department State Arsenal Springfield Illinois. from February 1st to July 31st inclusive 1863. To W. D. Crowell as Engineer-in-Chief 905.00 <pre>" B. D. Dawson Assistant 571.00 " John M. Snyder Clerk 93.00 " Martin Hogan Night Watchman 52.00 " Loran Ransom do do 80.00 " James Moonan " " 35.00 " Garret Elkin " " 54.00 " J. D. Pratt " " 54.00 " W. H. Kaiser " " 54.00 " M. W. Stout " " 30.00 " John G. Paine " " 199.50 " J. C. Neely for Coal 8.20 " N. Leroy " Hanging Bell Paid by Crowell 10.50 " Hugh Ward " Wood " " " 2.50 " Adolphus Meyers for services collecting arms [illegible] 40.00 $2188.70 </pre> <hr /> Statement of indebtedness incurred by Ordnance department State Arsenal Springfield Illinois. from February 1st to July 31st 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Statement of Indebtedness Incurred by the Illinois State Arsenal Ordinance Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507123 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. Statement of Indebtedness incurred by the Ordnance department State Arsenal Springfield Illinois. from February 1st to July 31st inclusive 1863. To W. D. Crowell as Engineer-in-Chief 905.00 <pre>" B. D. Dawson Assistant 571.00 " John M. Snyder Clerk 93.00 " Martin Hogan Night Watchman 52.00 " Loran Ransom do do 80.00 " James Moonan " " 35.00 " Garret Elkin " " 54.00 " J. D. Pratt " " 54.00 " W. H. Kaiser " " 54.00 " M. W. Stout " " 30.00 " John G. Paine " " 199.50 " J. C. Neely for Coal 8.20 " N. Leroy " Hanging Bell Paid by Crowell 10.50 " Hugh Ward " Wood " " " 2.50 " Adolphus Meyers for services collecting arms [illegible] 40.00 $2188.70 </pre> <hr /> Statement of indebtedness incurred by Ordnance department State Arsenal Springfield Illinois. from February 1st to July 31st 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/867e37efdeb324e796777d2de2e45f15.pdf 7dd86fa77aa93c77f7cd5b74420654fc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Docketing of S. M. Williams to [Richard Yates] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507124 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/5f0da9d9f9f07b629d7b7a5e3ea72b28.pdf b62a8a63e3010538ddc67b4b1fc0c8a7 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 13, Folder 01 (August 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. J. Mattson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503661 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/13f0b8d81edd2912f78a4b96a6a2cf4f.pdf 13b02034aec05eec26141a2787eb6625 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Unionville, Mo., August 2d, 1863. Governor Yates:- Dear Sir:- I send you herewith a copy of a paper published by me, containing an exposition of the K. G. C.'s or Copperhead Society. It was exposed in this county by several repentant men; and my object is to have it generally circulated and published; and you will confer a favor upon the loyal men of Missouri by having it generally circulated in your State. The Exposition fully indicates the object of the organization; I would be pleased to have the address of a number of Union speakers in your State, to whom I can send the expose. There are some new signs which are not in the exposition I send you, but which I will publish soon. Any information you may want I will gladly furnish you. Hoping to secure your co-operation in exposing this damnable and treasonable Order, I remain Respy your obt Serv't W. F. Wells <hr /> Ansd Aug 28-63. Wells W. F. Unionville Mo Aug 2 1863 Sends the Governor a copy of a "paper" published by him, containing an exposition of the K.G.C. wishes the Governor to have it published, and would be pleased to have the address of some of the Union speakers of this State. Send him names Recd Ex O. Aug 17 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 13, Folder 01 (August 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. F. Wells to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503662 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. Unionville, Mo., August 2d, 1863. Governor Yates:- Dear Sir:- I send you herewith a copy of a paper published by me, containing an exposition of the K. G. C.'s or Copperhead Society. It was exposed in this county by several repentant men; and my object is to have it generally circulated and published; and you will confer a favor upon the loyal men of Missouri by having it generally circulated in your State. The Exposition fully indicates the object of the organization; I would be pleased to have the address of a number of Union speakers in your State, to whom I can send the expose. There are some new signs which are not in the exposition I send you, but which I will publish soon. Any information you may want I will gladly furnish you. Hoping to secure your co-operation in exposing this damnable and treasonable Order, I remain Respy your obt Serv't W. F. Wells <hr /> Ansd Aug 28-63. Wells W. F. Unionville Mo Aug 2 1863 Sends the Governor a copy of a "paper" published by him, containing an exposition of the K.G.C. wishes the Governor to have it published, and would be pleased to have the address of some of the Union speakers of this State. Send him names Recd Ex O. Aug 17 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3913c39b23fb99ddfc98ffd01670139f.pdf 05ce86c8cc9fae1ac3070a6b49bb3eb5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria, August 2nd, 1863. His Ex. Richard Yates, Springfield, Ill. Dear Sir, Mrs. M.B. Davis lost a son at Vicksburg, whose body she wishes to recover, and to aid her in that operation, she desires me to inform you who she and her son are. I have known Mrs. Davis for more than a quarter of a century, and her son, who fell at Vicksburg, since he was a child. He enlisted in a company raised by Col. Wehle and Capt. Stevens, which composed a part of the 77 regiment. Ill. vol. Both Col. Wehle and Capt. Stevens assured me that he fell fighting bravely for his country. Mrs Davis was the wife, and her son was of course the son of Samuel H. Davis, who for a number of years edited & published one of the best whig papers in the state. If there is any way in which you can forward the views of Mrs. Davis, you will confer an obligation On Dear Sir, Your obt. sev't. C. Ballance. <hr /> sent Recommendn & answer to Mrs M B Davis Ballance C. Box 1112 Aug 25 - 63 - Chicago Peoria August 2 1863. Encloses a letter from Mrs Davis of Chicago - who wishes the Governor to aid her in recovering the remains of her son who was killed at Vicksburgh. Says she is very poor and has not all the means. She is the widow of Saml H Davis who was the publisher of the best Whig paper in the State. Recd Ex O. Aug 2 1863 Write proper letter & transference Ballance 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 13, Folder 01 (August 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. Ballance to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503663 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. Peoria, August 2nd, 1863. His Ex. Richard Yates, Springfield, Ill. Dear Sir, Mrs. M.B. Davis lost a son at Vicksburg, whose body she wishes to recover, and to aid her in that operation, she desires me to inform you who she and her son are. I have known Mrs. Davis for more than a quarter of a century, and her son, who fell at Vicksburg, since he was a child. He enlisted in a company raised by Col. Wehle and Capt. Stevens, which composed a part of the 77 regiment. Ill. vol. Both Col. Wehle and Capt. Stevens assured me that he fell fighting bravely for his country. Mrs Davis was the wife, and her son was of course the son of Samuel H. Davis, who for a number of years edited & published one of the best whig papers in the state. If there is any way in which you can forward the views of Mrs. Davis, you will confer an obligation On Dear Sir, Your obt. sev't. C. Ballance. <hr /> sent Recommendn & answer to Mrs M B Davis Ballance C. Box 1112 Aug 25 - 63 - Chicago Peoria August 2 1863. Encloses a letter from Mrs Davis of Chicago - who wishes the Governor to aid her in recovering the remains of her son who was killed at Vicksburgh. Says she is very poor and has not all the means. She is the widow of Saml H Davis who was the publisher of the best Whig paper in the State. Recd Ex O. Aug 2 1863 Write proper letter & transference Ballance 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/790a89c5ef7c1dbb982b039b4c8b6e95.pdf 45d71d419c1fe1ffe91e4000d06a2a0e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. August the 2 AD 1863 To his Excelancy Governor R M Yeates Dear Sir My son Cornelious Cothern volunteered in August 1862 and he has been sick ever since he has been in the service and I there fore the mother of the child Request you as the Governor of the state that you will direct the colonel of his Regement Mr Boyar that he will send him either on A Discharge or A fur Low I therefore Request and beseach you, the Govrnor of the state and A man high in authority that you will use the inflence you have with the colonel not that I am any waise opposed to my son fighting for the defense of his Country but he <hr /> is not abel to be of any servis in the army and by keeping him there he mite contract A Disease that might ultimately determin in Death and by sending him home I could nurse him up and maybe cure him of his disease and thereby Restore him to his company the sooner and be A greatedeal better for him and of Less expence to the Goverment and A Great Deal more satisfaction to me for I could have satisfaction of taking care of him and if Died I would know that he was Berried in Decency. so as the mother of the Boy I earnestly pray and Beg you that you will Direct the colonel of the 116 Reg Co I in care of Capt Fobe that he will send him <hr /> home and let me take care of him Margaret Guthry to Governor R M Yeates Direct your Letters to moltry Co. Illis Marrowbone PO <hr /> Ansd Aug 7 1863 Guthry Margret Marrow Bone Ills Aug 2 1863 Wishes a discharge of furlough for her son C Cutherie who is a member of 116th Regt. and has been sick for some time - Recd Ex O 5th Aug 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 13, Folder 01 (August 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Margaret Guthry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503664 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 the 2 AD 1863 To his Excelancy Governor R M Yeates Dear Sir My son Cornelious Cothern volunteered in August 1862 and he has been sick ever since he has been in the service and I there fore the mother of the child Request you as the Governor of the state that you will direct the colonel of his Regement Mr Boyar that he will send him either on A Discharge or A fur Low I therefore Request and beseach you, the Govrnor of the state and A man high in authority that you will use the inflence you have with the colonel not that I am any waise opposed to my son fighting for the defense of his Country but he <hr /> is not abel to be of any servis in the army and by keeping him there he mite contract A Disease that might ultimately determin in Death and by sending him home I could nurse him up and maybe cure him of his disease and thereby Restore him to his company the sooner and be A greatedeal better for him and of Less expence to the Goverment and A Great Deal more satisfaction to me for I could have satisfaction of taking care of him and if Died I would know that he was Berried in Decency. so as the mother of the Boy I earnestly pray and Beg you that you will Direct the colonel of the 116 Reg Co I in care of Capt Fobe that he will send him <hr /> home and let me take care of him Margaret Guthry to Governor R M Yeates Direct your Letters to moltry Co. Illis Marrowbone PO <hr /> Ansd Aug 7 1863 Guthry Margret Marrow Bone Ills Aug 2 1863 Wishes a discharge of furlough for her son C Cutherie who is a member of 116th Regt. and has been sick for some time - Recd Ex O 5th Aug 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20