224 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/174d70918cea1dd86b85a3f66ad96375.pdf 2b40b29800d53fd167ddb81eaa8fb268 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 08 (October 20-31, 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 George H. Harlow to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503992 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/1c7e2581410b52cb2d8f90561207926c.pdf 850aa8edd25334f6ddb1b277902c953f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Union League of America. Office of the Secretary of the Illinois State Council. Pekin, Aug 1st 1864 His Excellency Gov Richd Yates Dear Sir, Your esteemed and friendly favor of 8th ult has been to hand for many days; but its contents requiring Some inquiry & I have defered my answer until now. Our County will Send to the Legislature (nominate one at least) a firm "Yates Man" One who will do all in his power to Secure your election to the U. S. Senate, at last I have Such a man in my eye who I know will see right and I have no doubt of his nomination. This Senatorial Dist will also send a State Senator who will (as far as I can influence him) be warmly in your favor. J P Reynolds has been talked of but he rather declines the honor. Our next best man is G W Minier well known in the Dist, a warm friend of mine <hr /> 2 [same letterhead] and of yourself also. He will vote for you all the time. Can he carry our County and Senatorial District? With the aid of our Soldiers votes I have no doubt of it; but if we fail to make any arrangements for that purpose, I doubt the result. Every Union Man in our County will do his duty this fall. The Leaguers are wide-awake and mean work. Not one effort will be Spared to bring Old Tazewell fairly Squarely & firmly on the right track. To do this requires the aid and assistance of Outsiders who will Stump our County &c &c and the vote of our Soldiers must be had to make assurance doubly Sure. For the past 2 1/2 years I have done all I could privatly and officially in the League and outside for you and in your behalf as a probbable candidate for Senator not because <hr /> 3 [same letterhead} I would thereby make a better friend in you; but because I am so proud of our Governor Dick Yates and the proud and glorious record he has and is making. I believed and do now believe that you would fill that proud position with more than usual credit to yourself and honor to Illinois; for those reasons you have been and are now my choice and I believe the chances of 9/10 of the Members of the U L A. aye; I doubt not if the League Should be empowered to choose the Senator. Dick Yates would be the unanimous choice I have heard of one or two other gentlemen Spoken of in this connexion, but as yet with little prospect of Success. How well their friends may "lay the ropes" I know not. but as far as I can learn through my Correspondents, You <hr /> 4 [same letterhead] will be U S Senator from Illinois for the next Six Years You Speak of my annual report to the G. Council and thank me for my notices of you. Of course I am gratified that I have Said anything that will benefit you. but I assure you Governor, I did no more than a Simple act of justice to you, and I only regret I could not have done more, for to your kind and encouraging words to me about 2 years ago does the ULA and the cause of our beloved Country owe a debt of lasting gratitude I am at home (Pekin) for the purpose of attending our County Convention which will be held in Tremont the 10th inst. My name will be before the Convention as a candidate for the nomination of Circuit Clerk the Office I now hold in this County. I will be in Springfield about <hr /> 5 [same letterhead] 12th or 15th and will be pleased to have an interview with you With Kind Regards, I am, Very truly Yours, Geo. H. Harlow <hr /> File Senatorial <hr /> Harlow George H. Pekin Ills, August 1 64 Has received Governors letter. His Senatorial Dist will send a State Senator who will be warmly in his favor, their best man is G W Minier well known in the Dist With the aid of soldiers votes has no doubt of carrying District, every man in the County will do his duty this fall. He has done all he could for Governor for the past two years as probable candidate for Senate not that he wanted to make a better friend of you, but because he was proud of Dick Yates and if the League should be empowered to choose the Senator Dick Yates would <hr /> be the unanimous choice. How well other men may "lay the ropes" he is satisfied Gov will be Senator for next six years. Will be in S. about 12th or 15th and will be pleased to have an interview with Gov. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 6 (August 1-15, 1864) 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 8 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 George H. Harlow to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516275 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 eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Union League of America. Office of the Secretary of the Illinois State Council. Pekin, Aug 1st 1864 His Excellency Gov Richd Yates Dear Sir, Your esteemed and friendly favor of 8th ult has been to hand for many days; but its contents requiring Some inquiry & I have defered my answer until now. Our County will Send to the Legislature (nominate one at least) a firm "Yates Man" One who will do all in his power to Secure your election to the U. S. Senate, at last I have Such a man in my eye who I know will see right and I have no doubt of his nomination. This Senatorial Dist will also send a State Senator who will (as far as I can influence him) be warmly in your favor. J P Reynolds has been talked of but he rather declines the honor. Our next best man is G W Minier well known in the Dist, a warm friend of mine <hr /> 2 [same letterhead] and of yourself also. He will vote for you all the time. Can he carry our County and Senatorial District? With the aid of our Soldiers votes I have no doubt of it; but if we fail to make any arrangements for that purpose, I doubt the result. Every Union Man in our County will do his duty this fall. The Leaguers are wide-awake and mean work. Not one effort will be Spared to bring Old Tazewell fairly Squarely & firmly on the right track. To do this requires the aid and assistance of Outsiders who will Stump our County &c &c and the vote of our Soldiers must be had to make assurance doubly Sure. For the past 2 1/2 years I have done all I could privatly and officially in the League and outside for you and in your behalf as a probbable candidate for Senator not because <hr /> 3 [same letterhead} I would thereby make a better friend in you; but because I am so proud of our Governor Dick Yates and the proud and glorious record he has and is making. I believed and do now believe that you would fill that proud position with more than usual credit to yourself and honor to Illinois; for those reasons you have been and are now my choice and I believe the chances of 9/10 of the Members of the U L A. aye; I doubt not if the League Should be empowered to choose the Senator. Dick Yates would be the unanimous choice I have heard of one or two other gentlemen Spoken of in this connexion, but as yet with little prospect of Success. How well their friends may "lay the ropes" I know not. but as far as I can learn through my Correspondents, You <hr /> 4 [same letterhead] will be U S Senator from Illinois for the next Six Years You Speak of my annual report to the G. Council and thank me for my notices of you. Of course I am gratified that I have Said anything that will benefit you. but I assure you Governor, I did no more than a Simple act of justice to you, and I only regret I could not have done more, for to your kind and encouraging words to me about 2 years ago does the ULA and the cause of our beloved Country owe a debt of lasting gratitude I am at home (Pekin) for the purpose of attending our County Convention which will be held in Tremont the 10th inst. My name will be before the Convention as a candidate for the nomination of Circuit Clerk the Office I now hold in this County. I will be in Springfield about <hr /> 5 [same letterhead] 12th or 15th and will be pleased to have an interview with you With Kind Regards, I am, Very truly Yours, Geo. H. Harlow <hr /> File Senatorial <hr /> Harlow George H. Pekin Ills, August 1 64 Has received Governors letter. His Senatorial Dist will send a State Senator who will be warmly in his favor, their best man is G W Minier well known in the Dist With the aid of soldiers votes has no doubt of carrying District, every man in the County will do his duty this fall. He has done all he could for Governor for the past two years as probable candidate for Senate not that he wanted to make a better friend of you, but because he was proud of Dick Yates and if the League should be empowered to choose the Senator Dick Yates would <hr /> be the unanimous choice. How well other men may "lay the ropes" he is satisfied Gov will be Senator for next six years. Will be in S. about 12th or 15th and will be pleased to have an interview with Gov. 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/2438814f9262cf4077c782404ac72514.pdf fe6a41af5850fef653661c6858dcff11 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gr. Secretary's Address: Geo. H. Harlow, P. O. Box 500, Springfield, Ills. In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P. O. address of your Council. Union League of America, Office of the Secretary of the Illinois Grand Council. Springfield, Aug 29th, 1864. Governor: I have the honor to hand you herewith a petition from citizens of Wayne County Illinois, forwarded by Charles W. Sibley Esq. of Fairfield. Respectfully &c Geo H. Harlow Secy Ills Gr. Council U.S.A. by R.P. Johnston To His Excellency Gov. Richd Yates Springfield, Ills <hr /> Office of Sec of Ill Grand Council, G. H. Harlow, U.S.A. Sprfld. Aug 29th 64 Calls the Govr's attention to enclosed list of Soldiers praying for furloughs that they may come home & vote. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 1864) 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 George H. Harlow to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516321 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gr. Secretary's Address: Geo. H. Harlow, P. O. Box 500, Springfield, Ills. In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P. O. address of your Council. Union League of America, Office of the Secretary of the Illinois Grand Council. Springfield, Aug 29th, 1864. Governor: I have the honor to hand you herewith a petition from citizens of Wayne County Illinois, forwarded by Charles W. Sibley Esq. of Fairfield. Respectfully &c Geo H. Harlow Secy Ills Gr. Council U.S.A. by R.P. Johnston To His Excellency Gov. Richd Yates Springfield, Ills <hr /> Office of Sec of Ill Grand Council, G. H. Harlow, U.S.A. Sprfld. Aug 29th 64 Calls the Govr's attention to enclosed list of Soldiers praying for furloughs that they may come home & vote. 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/aa024809f9aaa24f74f3af13940ecd2a.pdf 59f12c0147a3eccfc7aef19d32e0dab5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gr. Secretary's Address GEO. H. HARLOW, P.O. Box 500, Springfield, Ills In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P.O. address of your Council. Union League of America OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL Pekin Oct 23rd, 1864 Governor Richard Yates Sir: The Union men of this county (Tazewell) are doing all in their power to carry it for the Union this fall; but I must confess if we do not have help the results are very doubtful. You doubtless know that if we lose this county, we lose a member of Legislature. Also a member of the State Senate and the member of Congress from the 8th Dist. If our Soldiers were home there would be no doubt of the result, but as it is I am fearful. The Copperheads have plenty of money and are using it lavishly. The county Union Centive Committee are cramped for funds although our local candidates are liberal and give <hr /> all and more than they are able. If we can get the Soldiers home we send you will be safe result from the apparent apathy that seems to exist in this matter. I again say I fear the result. I told O. M. Hatch a few months ago that Tazewell would give 250 majority for the Union but that assertion was based on the belief that our Soldiers would be home. We want part at least of the 8th, 47th, 73rd, 86th, 115th, 108th, 139th, & 146th and maybe some others that you know are from this county or District. It is of fearful importance that our brave boys should be allowed to vote. Essentially in all doubtful counties and Districts and I trust you will leave no effort spared to bring it about. Respectfully Yours Geo. H. Harlow <hr /> Harlow, George Pekin Oct 23rd 64 There is an alarming doubt of the result in that county. If they lose it, they lose members of the Senate from 8th Dist. He thinks that the result is very doubtful unless they have the Soldiers vote. They want at least part of the 8th, 47th, 73rd, 86th, 115th, 108th, 139th & 146th Regts. Without these he fears that the county is lost. Ansd Oct 26 64 Snyder ADC 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) 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 George H. Harlow to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-38 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516362 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gr. Secretary's Address GEO. H. HARLOW, P.O. Box 500, Springfield, Ills In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P.O. address of your Council. Union League of America OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL Pekin Oct 23rd, 1864 Governor Richard Yates Sir: The Union men of this county (Tazewell) are doing all in their power to carry it for the Union this fall; but I must confess if we do not have help the results are very doubtful. You doubtless know that if we lose this county, we lose a member of Legislature. Also a member of the State Senate and the member of Congress from the 8th Dist. If our Soldiers were home there would be no doubt of the result, but as it is I am fearful. The Copperheads have plenty of money and are using it lavishly. The county Union Centive Committee are cramped for funds although our local candidates are liberal and give <hr /> all and more than they are able. If we can get the Soldiers home we send you will be safe result from the apparent apathy that seems to exist in this matter. I again say I fear the result. I told O. M. Hatch a few months ago that Tazewell would give 250 majority for the Union but that assertion was based on the belief that our Soldiers would be home. We want part at least of the 8th, 47th, 73rd, 86th, 115th, 108th, 139th, & 146th and maybe some others that you know are from this county or District. It is of fearful importance that our brave boys should be allowed to vote. Essentially in all doubtful counties and Districts and I trust you will leave no effort spared to bring it about. Respectfully Yours Geo. H. Harlow <hr /> Harlow, George Pekin Oct 23rd 64 There is an alarming doubt of the result in that county. If they lose it, they lose members of the Senate from 8th Dist. He thinks that the result is very doubtful unless they have the Soldiers vote. They want at least part of the 8th, 47th, 73rd, 86th, 115th, 108th, 139th & 146th Regts. Without these he fears that the county is lost. Ansd Oct 26 64 Snyder ADC 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/488ea9f179acbceafeaebffd9720b9a7.pdf 4459191d8b598fee0b9deb1470a87984 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gr. Secretary's Address GEO. H. HARLOW P.O. BOX 500, Springfield, Ills In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P.O. Box address of your Council Union League of America OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL Pekin Oct 26th, 1864 Governor Richard Yates Springfield Ill Sir I again write you, for your interest as well as my own and that of our country. I have just recd a letter from a member of Co K 146th Ill Vol now at Camp Butler saying that the voters of that company desire to come home (Pekin & this County) to vote. Capt Williams took a vote of his company and the count was 87 for Lincoln and 4 for "Little Mac". Such being the case, it would be a Sin to refuse them away from the polls on the 8th of Nov. I hope you will have it arranged to let them come home on or before that time. The 108th Reg (& Co H 4th Cavalry) nearly every one in Co B and Co A being Union men <hr /> from this county ought by all means be allowed to come home. I believe they are doing provost duty at Vicksburg and Memphis and it does seem to me they could be spared for the important duty they will perform on the 8th not only the votes but the influence they will exert will be of great advantage. This matter is too important to wink at or to let go by default and I trust you will do all in your power to bring it about. The 47th Veterans are now doing Provost duty at Jefferson City - under command of Gen Rosecrans. They should by all means come home for every man is for Old Abe and the entire ticket. A little extra trouble will save this county senatorial and Congressional District. Of course, you are well aware of the vital <hr /> importance of the result of the coming elections not only in reference to our country, but to yourself individually. Both our representative and Senator in the State Legislature will cast their vote for you as United States Senator if they are elected, if not, in the person of John Blevins and Dr. S. R. Suttenstall you will have most determined and bitter opposers. Surely your influence with the war department or at least with Commander of Departments ought to bring this about. There are but a few days to work in and I would suggest that messengers be sent immediately to Gen Rosecrans and other Commanders in order to get such soldiers as I have mentioned furloughed for a few days. This is one of the doubtful counties <hr /> and the Senatorial and Congressional Districts are doubtful and in my humble opinion no effort should be spared to carry them on the side of the Union. We expect to have an Extra Grand mass meeting here on the 2nd of November. Gen Oglesby will be here. As there is a great desire expressed by every one to hear "our gallant and noble Governor Dick Yates" I hope you will try to be here. Please let me know by telegram if it will be possible for you to be here. This will be a meeting that will benefit you in particular. If the weather is pleasant this meeting will eclipse anything of the kind held here or in the county. The importance of the matter discussed will be my excuse for this lengthy letter. Respectfully Yours Geo H Harlow <hr /> Harlow Geo H Pekin Oct 26 64 Wants certain Ill soldiers home to vote & Gov to come there to speak on 2nd Nov Ansd not copied 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) 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 5 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 George H. Harlow to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-40 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516364 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gr. Secretary's Address GEO. H. HARLOW P.O. BOX 500, Springfield, Ills In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P.O. Box address of your Council Union League of America OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL Pekin Oct 26th, 1864 Governor Richard Yates Springfield Ill Sir I again write you, for your interest as well as my own and that of our country. I have just recd a letter from a member of Co K 146th Ill Vol now at Camp Butler saying that the voters of that company desire to come home (Pekin & this County) to vote. Capt Williams took a vote of his company and the count was 87 for Lincoln and 4 for "Little Mac". Such being the case, it would be a Sin to refuse them away from the polls on the 8th of Nov. I hope you will have it arranged to let them come home on or before that time. The 108th Reg (& Co H 4th Cavalry) nearly every one in Co B and Co A being Union men <hr /> from this county ought by all means be allowed to come home. I believe they are doing provost duty at Vicksburg and Memphis and it does seem to me they could be spared for the important duty they will perform on the 8th not only the votes but the influence they will exert will be of great advantage. This matter is too important to wink at or to let go by default and I trust you will do all in your power to bring it about. The 47th Veterans are now doing Provost duty at Jefferson City - under command of Gen Rosecrans. They should by all means come home for every man is for Old Abe and the entire ticket. A little extra trouble will save this county senatorial and Congressional District. Of course, you are well aware of the vital <hr /> importance of the result of the coming elections not only in reference to our country, but to yourself individually. Both our representative and Senator in the State Legislature will cast their vote for you as United States Senator if they are elected, if not, in the person of John Blevins and Dr. S. R. Suttenstall you will have most determined and bitter opposers. Surely your influence with the war department or at least with Commander of Departments ought to bring this about. There are but a few days to work in and I would suggest that messengers be sent immediately to Gen Rosecrans and other Commanders in order to get such soldiers as I have mentioned furloughed for a few days. This is one of the doubtful counties <hr /> and the Senatorial and Congressional Districts are doubtful and in my humble opinion no effort should be spared to carry them on the side of the Union. We expect to have an Extra Grand mass meeting here on the 2nd of November. Gen Oglesby will be here. As there is a great desire expressed by every one to hear "our gallant and noble Governor Dick Yates" I hope you will try to be here. Please let me know by telegram if it will be possible for you to be here. This will be a meeting that will benefit you in particular. If the weather is pleasant this meeting will eclipse anything of the kind held here or in the county. The importance of the matter discussed will be my excuse for this lengthy letter. Respectfully Yours Geo H Harlow <hr /> Harlow Geo H Pekin Oct 26 64 Wants certain Ill soldiers home to vote & Gov to come there to speak on 2nd Nov Ansd not copied 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/86866e3c10d1205a1ccbde3613fe15f5.pdf 2c05c3d690a09404c2f3ce6190a33ac8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gr. Secretary's Address: Geo. H. Harlow, P.O. Box 500, Springfield, Ills. In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P.O address of your Council. Union League of America, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL. Pekin, Nov 10th, 1864. His Excellency Gov Richd Yates Sir By a System of fraud totally unexpected by us Old Tazewell has gone Copperhead by about 200 Majority. Had there been a fair vote we would have carried the County by a Small Majority. Never did men work harder or with more zeal than the Republicans of our County We made gains and held our own in all Townships excepting four viz Pekin, Cincinnatti, Sand Prairie & Spring Lake. Ive no doubt and others think with me, that at least 100 Irishmen were imported into Pekin and voted at the opening of the polls and were then Scattered through the above named towns, where the <hr /> [same letterhead] polls are controlled by Copperhead Judges; and voted there also, under assumed names. Some of our oldest Citizens Stated positively that they Saw at least 100 Men in our City on the morning of the election that they Knew were Strangers; yet at night they were not Seen Neither have they been Seen Since. Every one of these men were Challenged and made to "Swear in" their votes also to bring two witnesses to Swear to their being Citiezens. Yet these Same two witnesses were men of Straw. I firmly believe. We all hope and pray (though Tazewell has not come up to our expectations) that we have or will have controll of the Legislature and by So doing, Send "Dick Yates" to the United States Senate Very truly Yours Geo. H. Harlow <hr /> [same letterhead] P.S. I received your telegram this morning but owing to Some disarangement of the wires, I have not been able to answer until late this evening I presume Cohrs (Copperhead Candidate for State Senate 37th Dist) is elected, but it will depend on the Size of his Majority in Sangamon he will probably get about 200 here. there will doubtless be 300 or 400 against him in Logan and if Sangamon dint go to heavy he may yet be beaten. I hope and pray he may for he doubtless will carry Some Strenght with him as a Senator Respectfully Geo H Harlow <hr /> Harlow Geo. W. Pekin Nov 10th 64 Says that by stupendous fraud, Tazewell has gone 200 against us. By a fair vote we would have carried it by a small majority. A hundred Irishmen are known to have voted & sworn in their vote in Pekin, who were never seen there before. We gained in every precinct but four. Cohrs---(Copp) is elected if Sangamon dont spoil it. He gets 200 in Tazewell, & 400 against him in Logan. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 10 (November 1-16, 1864) 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 George H. Harlow to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516370 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gr. Secretary's Address: Geo. H. Harlow, P.O. Box 500, Springfield, Ills. In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P.O address of your Council. Union League of America, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL. Pekin, Nov 10th, 1864. His Excellency Gov Richd Yates Sir By a System of fraud totally unexpected by us Old Tazewell has gone Copperhead by about 200 Majority. Had there been a fair vote we would have carried the County by a Small Majority. Never did men work harder or with more zeal than the Republicans of our County We made gains and held our own in all Townships excepting four viz Pekin, Cincinnatti, Sand Prairie & Spring Lake. Ive no doubt and others think with me, that at least 100 Irishmen were imported into Pekin and voted at the opening of the polls and were then Scattered through the above named towns, where the <hr /> [same letterhead] polls are controlled by Copperhead Judges; and voted there also, under assumed names. Some of our oldest Citizens Stated positively that they Saw at least 100 Men in our City on the morning of the election that they Knew were Strangers; yet at night they were not Seen Neither have they been Seen Since. Every one of these men were Challenged and made to "Swear in" their votes also to bring two witnesses to Swear to their being Citiezens. Yet these Same two witnesses were men of Straw. I firmly believe. We all hope and pray (though Tazewell has not come up to our expectations) that we have or will have controll of the Legislature and by So doing, Send "Dick Yates" to the United States Senate Very truly Yours Geo. H. Harlow <hr /> [same letterhead] P.S. I received your telegram this morning but owing to Some disarangement of the wires, I have not been able to answer until late this evening I presume Cohrs (Copperhead Candidate for State Senate 37th Dist) is elected, but it will depend on the Size of his Majority in Sangamon he will probably get about 200 here. there will doubtless be 300 or 400 against him in Logan and if Sangamon dint go to heavy he may yet be beaten. I hope and pray he may for he doubtless will carry Some Strenght with him as a Senator Respectfully Geo H Harlow <hr /> Harlow Geo. W. Pekin Nov 10th 64 Says that by stupendous fraud, Tazewell has gone 200 against us. By a fair vote we would have carried it by a small majority. A hundred Irishmen are known to have voted & sworn in their vote in Pekin, who were never seen there before. We gained in every precinct but four. Cohrs---(Copp) is elected if Sangamon dont spoil it. He gets 200 in Tazewell, & 400 against him in Logan. 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/716944f895cd76ce3de78861227ae496.pdf 374734e57a0fca1f02e0b00747dc5972 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Kansas. Office of Attorney General. Topeka, Nov. 26 1861 Hon. Richd Yates. U. S. S. Jacksonville. Ill. Dear Sir: At the request of Mr Sidney Clarke, our honored member of Congress, I have conferred with the State Agent of our Agricultural College Lands, as also, with the General Manager of the National Land Company, in regard to the Land Agency of your brother, Abner Yates Esqr of Jacksonville. Professor Goodiron, State Agent, and Mr Webb of the Nat. Land Co. will communicate with your brother at once and will, I doubt not, conclude with him arrangements of the kind he seeks. Meanwhile, <hr /> I will soon confer with other parties having large tracts of valuable and desirable lands to dispose of, and shall doubtless succeed in placing him in communication with them directly. I presume Mr Clarke has, before this, informed you that his sudden departure for Washington prevented him from giving his personal attention to these matters which will explain my connection with them. Permit me to say that I shall be proud to serve "Dick Yates of Illinois" in my humble way, not only because my friend Clarke is his friend but because every loyal heart in the Nation owes him perpetual gratitude. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servant Geo. H. Hoyt. Geo. H. Hoyt Topeka Ill Will get agency for Abner. 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 4, Folder 09 (November 21-30, 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 George H. Hoyt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502494 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Kansas. Office of Attorney General. Topeka, Nov. 26 1861 Hon. Richd Yates. U. S. S. Jacksonville. Ill. Dear Sir: At the request of Mr Sidney Clarke, our honored member of Congress, I have conferred with the State Agent of our Agricultural College Lands, as also, with the General Manager of the National Land Company, in regard to the Land Agency of your brother, Abner Yates Esqr of Jacksonville. Professor Goodiron, State Agent, and Mr Webb of the Nat. Land Co. will communicate with your brother at once and will, I doubt not, conclude with him arrangements of the kind he seeks. Meanwhile, <hr /> I will soon confer with other parties having large tracts of valuable and desirable lands to dispose of, and shall doubtless succeed in placing him in communication with them directly. I presume Mr Clarke has, before this, informed you that his sudden departure for Washington prevented him from giving his personal attention to these matters which will explain my connection with them. Permit me to say that I shall be proud to serve "Dick Yates of Illinois" in my humble way, not only because my friend Clarke is his friend but because every loyal heart in the Nation owes him perpetual gratitude. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servant Geo. H. Hoyt. Geo. H. Hoyt Topeka Ill Will get agency for Abner. 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/628bd1216c36f32ee055940eec889613.pdf 15cd5d3e103afe2721057cd1761c45da 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 17, Folder 05 (August 5-8, 1864) 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 George H. Phillips to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509068 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/f3ac37fd194b66a92f8b7a896755aed1.pdf 9166178219aaec3de513d89776457a04 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. Mustering and Disbursing Office, Springfield, Illinois. Feby. 29 1864 Dear Snyder The Bearer of this my Brother is Adjutant 15th Ills Cavy. He wants to have an interview with the Governor if possible. Please do what you can for him and you will much oblige Yours in [Luster?] Geo H Souther <hr /> Souther George H. Springfield Feby 29 64. Introducing his brother who wishes an interview with the Governor - Executive Office Feby 24 64 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 15, Folder 05 (February 25-29, 1864) 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 George H. Souther to Snyder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508662 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. Mustering and Disbursing Office, Springfield, Illinois. Feby. 29 1864 Dear Snyder The Bearer of this my Brother is Adjutant 15th Ills Cavy. He wants to have an interview with the Governor if possible. Please do what you can for him and you will much oblige Yours in [Luster?] Geo H Souther <hr /> Souther George H. Springfield Feby 29 64. Introducing his brother who wishes an interview with the Governor - Executive Office Feby 24 64 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/6164c1b5d998e91da7c142b4a793c042.pdf a8a01c75a4df74f901b718c0167ce798 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Oneida Ills Dec 8th 1864 </pre> Hon.. Richard Yates <pre> Gov..of the State, Illinois, </pre> <pre> Dear Sir </pre> <pre> I Geo, H, Wagner, Corp,, of,, Co,, G,,89,, Reg, Ills, Vol, send enclosed in this certificates from Two of the most reliable Physicians of this Town hoping you will forward them to Sec,, Stanton and obtain an order for my immediate Discharge from the service. I have been in the Hospital nearly Ten months. I have been at the U S, Gen. Hospital Div. No. 7. Quincy. Ills. since the 27th of last July.. hoping to be examined and Discharged. I have not had any regular examination there yet and I take this way hopeing with your influence I shall obtain my Discharge soon for I can not believe Government intends Keeping any Soldier in the service under pay when he is not fit for any duty and wishes to be Discharged. and I am confident that my disability is suficient to entitle me to the </pre> <hr /> same if I was capable of bearing a musket. I would go to the front and do my duty like a man and with just as cheerful a Heart as when I volunteered and as I am not in condition to do that I have no wish to remain in the Hospital drawing wages that aught to Payed to some one able to perform his duty. I have got these certificates and send them to you hopeing you will forward them to Washington and obtain an Order for my Discharge and wish you to inform me of the probable success buy sending a note to my Wife, Mrs. C.C. Wagner, Oneida. Knox. Co. Ills. <pre> I am very respectfuly </pre> <pre> Your obediant serv. </pre> <pre> Geo. H. Wagner </pre> <pre> Corp,, Co. G 89 Ill. Vols </pre> <pre> now at home on leave of absence. </pre> Wagner Geo H. Co. "G" 89th Ill. Vols. Oneida Dec 17th 1864 Encloses certificates of Physcians showing his inability to do military duty Wants to be discharged. <hr /> 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 19, Folder 05 (December 1-10, 1864) 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 George H. Wagner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513792 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. <pre> Oneida Ills Dec 8th 1864 </pre> Hon.. Richard Yates <pre> Gov..of the State, Illinois, </pre> <pre> Dear Sir </pre> <pre> I Geo, H, Wagner, Corp,, of,, Co,, G,,89,, Reg, Ills, Vol, send enclosed in this certificates from Two of the most reliable Physicians of this Town hoping you will forward them to Sec,, Stanton and obtain an order for my immediate Discharge from the service. I have been in the Hospital nearly Ten months. I have been at the U S, Gen. Hospital Div. No. 7. Quincy. Ills. since the 27th of last July.. hoping to be examined and Discharged. I have not had any regular examination there yet and I take this way hopeing with your influence I shall obtain my Discharge soon for I can not believe Government intends Keeping any Soldier in the service under pay when he is not fit for any duty and wishes to be Discharged. and I am confident that my disability is suficient to entitle me to the </pre> <hr /> same if I was capable of bearing a musket. I would go to the front and do my duty like a man and with just as cheerful a Heart as when I volunteered and as I am not in condition to do that I have no wish to remain in the Hospital drawing wages that aught to Payed to some one able to perform his duty. I have got these certificates and send them to you hopeing you will forward them to Washington and obtain an Order for my Discharge and wish you to inform me of the probable success buy sending a note to my Wife, Mrs. C.C. Wagner, Oneida. Knox. Co. Ills. <pre> I am very respectfuly </pre> <pre> Your obediant serv. </pre> <pre> Geo. H. Wagner </pre> <pre> Corp,, Co. G 89 Ill. Vols </pre> <pre> now at home on leave of absence. </pre> Wagner Geo H. Co. "G" 89th Ill. Vols. Oneida Dec 17th 1864 Encloses certificates of Physcians showing his inability to do military duty Wants to be discharged. <hr /> 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/4761480edb85b5d9067b4fe74332262e.pdf 7cd9dcdf2e41890a8fb5db6e889ec1a5 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) 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 George H. Willson to [Richard Yates] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506372 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/472f071ba4e9e1864663303031feb6a8.pdf c4b2ab84618331bb772d6945b59c076a 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 8, Folder 06 (August 27-31, 1862) 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 George H. Willson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504302 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/d5f8a49cadb4dd959f5eaacd16862513.pdf b6dcf38a4068cecbee0df56e2a9c0a4d 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 8, Folder 07 (September 1-3, 1862) 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 George H. Willson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-9-2 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504380 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/b986ba3473e40a9998bcd80228081690.pdf 01b8b57aabbd0d662a08dd0541ac18f6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Deputy Collector's Office, United States Internal Revenue, 7 Division, 14th District of New York. West Troy, Sep. 17th 1864. Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir: Will you favor me with your Autograph, and very much oblige Yours Respy. Geo. H. Woodward Box 290 West Troy N. Y. <hr /> Woodward Geo. H. West Troy N.Y Sept 17th 64 Box 290. Requests Govr's Autograph. Gov 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 18, Folder 05 (September 15-20, 1864) 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 George H. Woodward to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509532 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. Deputy Collector's Office, United States Internal Revenue, 7 Division, 14th District of New York. West Troy, Sep. 17th 1864. Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir: Will you favor me with your Autograph, and very much oblige Yours Respy. Geo. H. Woodward Box 290 West Troy N. Y. <hr /> Woodward Geo. H. West Troy N.Y Sept 17th 64 Box 290. Requests Govr's Autograph. Gov 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/1f636ed12e44fd3cef176d5469ae0554.pdf 70b77f18fc39d37ec2a9cf2228f6ef12 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Moscow Tenn February the 15, 1863 Mr. Yates Sir I seat myself to write you a few lines I am one of your boys in Co. G of the 53d Regt of ills vol a private I don't remember of seeing you but once that was before [illegible] when you spoke to us last summer I thought I would wright to you to see if I can get a transfer out of this regt into the 111 Regt of Ills Vol as I have no relatives in this regt I have a uncle in that reg in Co. G and he wants me to get a transfur if I can so I thought you could give me more information than any other one if you will see and help me a little I will be very thankful to you <hr /> Please write to me and let me know about it Direct to Co. G 53rd Regt Ills Vol Yours truely Geo. G. Hancock to Mr Richard Yates <hr /> Ansd Mar 7-63 George G Hancock. Moscow Feb 15th/63 Wishes a transfer from the 53rd Reg into the 111th as he has an uncle in this reg and would like to be with him. No transfers allowed 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 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 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 George Hancock to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503628 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. Moscow Tenn February the 15, 1863 Mr. Yates Sir I seat myself to write you a few lines I am one of your boys in Co. G of the 53d Regt of ills vol a private I don't remember of seeing you but once that was before [illegible] when you spoke to us last summer I thought I would wright to you to see if I can get a transfer out of this regt into the 111 Regt of Ills Vol as I have no relatives in this regt I have a uncle in that reg in Co. G and he wants me to get a transfur if I can so I thought you could give me more information than any other one if you will see and help me a little I will be very thankful to you <hr /> Please write to me and let me know about it Direct to Co. G 53rd Regt Ills Vol Yours truely Geo. G. Hancock to Mr Richard Yates <hr /> Ansd Mar 7-63 George G Hancock. Moscow Feb 15th/63 Wishes a transfer from the 53rd Reg into the 111th as he has an uncle in this reg and would like to be with him. No transfers allowed 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/1c983d9293150ceb1aabdd0d5da19a11.pdf b6d710091f0fb53db28fcfcb2211a61c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. UNION LEAGUE OF AMERICA. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. BROTHERS OF THE U. L. A. GREETING: The fall campaign of 1864 is now fairly opened. It will prove to be one of the most important in the history of our beloved country, and calls for our prompt, earnest and untiring effort to bring to a successful termination. With the names of LINCOLN and JOHNSON, OGLESBY and BROSS at the head of the National State ticket, and as our leaders in the great struggle, we can and must be victorious. OUR PLATFORM Resolved, That it is the highest duty of every American citizen to maintain against all their enemies the integrity of the Union, and the paramount authority of the Constitution and laws of the United States, and that laying aside all differences and political opinions, we pledge ourselves as Union men, animated by a common sentiment, and aiming at a common object, to do everything in our power to aid the Government in quelling, by force of arms, the rebellion now raging against its authority, and in bringing to the punishment due to their crimes the rebels and traitors arraigned against it. Resolved, That we approve the determination of the Government of the United States not to compromise with rebels, or to offer any terms of peace except such as may be based upon an unconditional surrender of their hostility, and a return to their just allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the United States ; and that we call upon the Government to maintain this position and to prosecute the war with the utmost possible vigor, to the complete suppression of the rebellion, in full reliance upon the self-sacrifices, the patriotism, the heroic valor, and the undying devotion of the American people to their country and its free institutions. Resolved, That as slavery was the cause and constitutes the strength of the rebellion, and as it must be always and everywhere hostile to the principles of republican government, justice and the national safety DEMAND ITS UTTER AND COMPLETE EXTIRPATION FROM THE SOIL OF THE REPUBLIC ; and that we uphold and maintain the nets and proclamation, by which the government in its own defence, has aimed a death-blow at this gigantic evil ; and we are in favor, furthermore, of such an amendment to the Constitution, to be made by the people in conformity to its provisions, as shall terminate and forever prohibit the existence of slavery within the limits or the jurisdiction of the United States. Resolved, That the thanks of the American people are due to the soldiers and sailors of the army and the navy, who had perilled their lives in defence of their country and in vindication of the honor of the flag. That the nation owes to them some permanent recognition of their patriotism and valor, and ample and permanent provision for those of their survivors who have received disabling and honorable wounds in the service of the country, and that the memories of those who have fallen in its defence shall be held in grateful and everlasting remembrance. Resolved, That we approve and applaud the practical wisdom, the unselfish patriotism, and unswerving fidelity to the Constitution, and the principles of American liberty with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances of unparalelled difficulty the great duties and responsibilities of the Presidential office. That we approve and endorse, as demanded by the emergency, and essential to the preservation of the nation, and as within the Constitution, the measures and acts which he has adopted to defend the nation against its open and secret foes; that we approve especially of the Proclamation of Emancipation, and the employment as Union soldiers of men heretofore held in slavery, and that we have full confidence in his determination to carry these and all other constitutional measures essential to the salvation of the country, into full and complete effect. Resolved, That we deem it essential to the general welfare, that harmony should prevail in the national councils, and we regard as worthy of public confidence and official trust those and only those who cordially endorse the principles proclaimed in the resolutions, and which should characterize the administration of the Government. Resolved, That the Government owes to all men employed in its armies, without regard to distinction of color, the full protection of the laws of war, and that any violations of these laws or the usages of civilized nations in the line of war, by the rebels now in arms, should be made the subject of full and prompt redress. Resolved, That the foreign emigration, which, in the past, has added so much to the wealth and development of resources and increase of power of this nation, the asylum of the oppressed of all nations, should be fostered and encouraged by a liberal and just policy. Resolved, That we are in favor of the speedy construction of the railroad to the Pacific. Resolved, That the national faith pledged for the redemption of the public debt must be kept inviolate, and that for this purpose we recommend economy and rigid responsibility in the public expenditures, and a vigorous and just system of taxation. That it is the duty of any loyal State to sustain the credit and promote the use of the national currency. <hr /> Resolved, That we approve the position taken by the Government, that the people of the United States can never regard with indifference the attempt of any European power to overthrow by force, or to supplant by fraud the institutions of any republican government on the Western Continent, and that they will view with extreme jealousy, as menacing to the peace and independence of this our country, the efforts of any such power to obtain any new foot-holds for monarchical governments, sustained by a foreign military force, in near proximity to the United States. Every lover of his country will feel proud of the principles set forth in the above resolutions; they are such that every member of the league can endorse cheerfully, and with a will work and vote for the candidates placed upon our National and State tickets. The National Grand Council of the U. L. A., at its late session in Baltimore, passed the following resolutions of endorsement: Resolved, That the National Council of the Union League of America hereby most heartily approves and indorses the nominations made by the Union National Convention at Baltimore on the 8th of June, of Abraham Lincoln for President, and of Andrew Johnson for Vice President of the United States. And as we are bound by our obligation to do all in our power to elect true and reliable Union men to all offices, and as the nominees of said Convention are the only candidates that can hope to be elected as loyal men, we regard it as the imperative duty of members of the union League to do all that lies in their power to secure their election. Resolved, That this Council also earnestly approves and indorses the platform of principles adopted by said Convention. Resolved That we will, as individuals and members of the Union League, do all in our power to elect said candidates. Brothers of the League ! the Union nominees and the platform herewith presented to you are such that we can point to them with pride. The candidates are men known and loved by us all as true and tried friends of Liberty and the Union. Our noble President, Abraham Lincoln, and the sterling patriot, Andrew Johnson, have been tried by a fiery ordeal never before experienced by man, and are found worthy. The brave and gallant Oglesby who by his blood has scaled his devotion to our Country and Liberty, is the first on our State ticket, followed by Bross and othermen, who, each and all, have been, and are, active and efficient co-workers with us in our endeavors to crush treason and traitors. In the name of our great brotherhood I urge you all, as you hold sacred the glorious objects for which we are banded together and are so earnestly working to attain, to do your whole duty until the last vote is cast into the ballot box next November. The prize of a redeemed, a happy, free and united country is worthy of our very best efforts. For that we were organized, and for that we must work I trust every member of the U. L. A. in Illinois, will be impressed by the magnitude of the political struggle before us and not fail to perform his alloted duty. Let your Council meet as often as once each week. Urge all the brothers to attend every meeting promptly. At each meeting let a speech be made by some brother, or some speech be read, thereby keeping up an interest in and gaining a knowledge of our important duties. Now, and until the 6th day of November next, is our time to work. Not one member of the League should be idle. You each and all have an influence and you must exert it. You must not expect an easy victory at the ballot box this fall. The foe with whom we wage our warfare is wily and unscrupulous. Gigantic efforts will be made to defeat the Union party ; but every effort, come from what source it may, must be met with a stout and determined opposition by the members of the League. We must watch, fight and pray if we wish to be successful. Let every Council in our State be prepared for any emergency that may arise. Treason and traitors are in our midst plotting for the downfall of our government. A traitor banished from his country, has returned and is now openly and boldly defying the powers that be ; and the action of the copperhead state convention at its late session by resolutions promised to sustain this arch traitor in his treasonable demonstrations. I do not desire to give you needless alarm, but from reliable sources, I have information of matters of great Importance to all who desire the perpetuity of Liberty and the Union and therefore let every member of the League remember that "Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty," and prepare himself to take an active part in what may be a fearful crisis in the history of our State and Country. Let you correspondence with the Grand Secretary be frequent. Send your reports and dues promptly. The Grand Council must be sustained in the great and holy work before us. Our brave Illinois soldiers being denied the right of suffrage, look for us at home to do our duty. We must not fail to elect a National and State ticket for which (if at home) they would work and vote for. They must be sustained in the noble, self-sacrificing duty they are now performing ; and in no better way can it be done and please them than by election Abraham Lincoln as President, and Richard J. Oglesby as Governor. Brothers! strive to roll up a majority in your town and county that will cheer the hearts of all lovers of our beloved country, and forever root out Copperheadism and all isms that do not keep step to the music of Liberty and the Union. Fraternally yours, GEO. H. HARLOW, GRAND SECRETARY. <hr /> Address of Geo H Harlow Grand Secr of the Union League of Minn's. In behalf of the Union Ticket of 1864 in Minn's. Lincoln & Johnson Oglesby & Bross (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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 8 (September 1864) 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 George Harlow address to the Union League of America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516323 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. UNION LEAGUE OF AMERICA. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. BROTHERS OF THE U. L. A. GREETING: The fall campaign of 1864 is now fairly opened. It will prove to be one of the most important in the history of our beloved country, and calls for our prompt, earnest and untiring effort to bring to a successful termination. With the names of LINCOLN and JOHNSON, OGLESBY and BROSS at the head of the National State ticket, and as our leaders in the great struggle, we can and must be victorious. OUR PLATFORM Resolved, That it is the highest duty of every American citizen to maintain against all their enemies the integrity of the Union, and the paramount authority of the Constitution and laws of the United States, and that laying aside all differences and political opinions, we pledge ourselves as Union men, animated by a common sentiment, and aiming at a common object, to do everything in our power to aid the Government in quelling, by force of arms, the rebellion now raging against its authority, and in bringing to the punishment due to their crimes the rebels and traitors arraigned against it. Resolved, That we approve the determination of the Government of the United States not to compromise with rebels, or to offer any terms of peace except such as may be based upon an unconditional surrender of their hostility, and a return to their just allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the United States ; and that we call upon the Government to maintain this position and to prosecute the war with the utmost possible vigor, to the complete suppression of the rebellion, in full reliance upon the self-sacrifices, the patriotism, the heroic valor, and the undying devotion of the American people to their country and its free institutions. Resolved, That as slavery was the cause and constitutes the strength of the rebellion, and as it must be always and everywhere hostile to the principles of republican government, justice and the national safety DEMAND ITS UTTER AND COMPLETE EXTIRPATION FROM THE SOIL OF THE REPUBLIC ; and that we uphold and maintain the nets and proclamation, by which the government in its own defence, has aimed a death-blow at this gigantic evil ; and we are in favor, furthermore, of such an amendment to the Constitution, to be made by the people in conformity to its provisions, as shall terminate and forever prohibit the existence of slavery within the limits or the jurisdiction of the United States. Resolved, That the thanks of the American people are due to the soldiers and sailors of the army and the navy, who had perilled their lives in defence of their country and in vindication of the honor of the flag. That the nation owes to them some permanent recognition of their patriotism and valor, and ample and permanent provision for those of their survivors who have received disabling and honorable wounds in the service of the country, and that the memories of those who have fallen in its defence shall be held in grateful and everlasting remembrance. Resolved, That we approve and applaud the practical wisdom, the unselfish patriotism, and unswerving fidelity to the Constitution, and the principles of American liberty with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances of unparalelled difficulty the great duties and responsibilities of the Presidential office. That we approve and endorse, as demanded by the emergency, and essential to the preservation of the nation, and as within the Constitution, the measures and acts which he has adopted to defend the nation against its open and secret foes; that we approve especially of the Proclamation of Emancipation, and the employment as Union soldiers of men heretofore held in slavery, and that we have full confidence in his determination to carry these and all other constitutional measures essential to the salvation of the country, into full and complete effect. Resolved, That we deem it essential to the general welfare, that harmony should prevail in the national councils, and we regard as worthy of public confidence and official trust those and only those who cordially endorse the principles proclaimed in the resolutions, and which should characterize the administration of the Government. Resolved, That the Government owes to all men employed in its armies, without regard to distinction of color, the full protection of the laws of war, and that any violations of these laws or the usages of civilized nations in the line of war, by the rebels now in arms, should be made the subject of full and prompt redress. Resolved, That the foreign emigration, which, in the past, has added so much to the wealth and development of resources and increase of power of this nation, the asylum of the oppressed of all nations, should be fostered and encouraged by a liberal and just policy. Resolved, That we are in favor of the speedy construction of the railroad to the Pacific. Resolved, That the national faith pledged for the redemption of the public debt must be kept inviolate, and that for this purpose we recommend economy and rigid responsibility in the public expenditures, and a vigorous and just system of taxation. That it is the duty of any loyal State to sustain the credit and promote the use of the national currency. <hr /> Resolved, That we approve the position taken by the Government, that the people of the United States can never regard with indifference the attempt of any European power to overthrow by force, or to supplant by fraud the institutions of any republican government on the Western Continent, and that they will view with extreme jealousy, as menacing to the peace and independence of this our country, the efforts of any such power to obtain any new foot-holds for monarchical governments, sustained by a foreign military force, in near proximity to the United States. Every lover of his country will feel proud of the principles set forth in the above resolutions; they are such that every member of the league can endorse cheerfully, and with a will work and vote for the candidates placed upon our National and State tickets. The National Grand Council of the U. L. A., at its late session in Baltimore, passed the following resolutions of endorsement: Resolved, That the National Council of the Union League of America hereby most heartily approves and indorses the nominations made by the Union National Convention at Baltimore on the 8th of June, of Abraham Lincoln for President, and of Andrew Johnson for Vice President of the United States. And as we are bound by our obligation to do all in our power to elect true and reliable Union men to all offices, and as the nominees of said Convention are the only candidates that can hope to be elected as loyal men, we regard it as the imperative duty of members of the union League to do all that lies in their power to secure their election. Resolved, That this Council also earnestly approves and indorses the platform of principles adopted by said Convention. Resolved That we will, as individuals and members of the Union League, do all in our power to elect said candidates. Brothers of the League ! the Union nominees and the platform herewith presented to you are such that we can point to them with pride. The candidates are men known and loved by us all as true and tried friends of Liberty and the Union. Our noble President, Abraham Lincoln, and the sterling patriot, Andrew Johnson, have been tried by a fiery ordeal never before experienced by man, and are found worthy. The brave and gallant Oglesby who by his blood has scaled his devotion to our Country and Liberty, is the first on our State ticket, followed by Bross and othermen, who, each and all, have been, and are, active and efficient co-workers with us in our endeavors to crush treason and traitors. In the name of our great brotherhood I urge you all, as you hold sacred the glorious objects for which we are banded together and are so earnestly working to attain, to do your whole duty until the last vote is cast into the ballot box next November. The prize of a redeemed, a happy, free and united country is worthy of our very best efforts. For that we were organized, and for that we must work I trust every member of the U. L. A. in Illinois, will be impressed by the magnitude of the political struggle before us and not fail to perform his alloted duty. Let your Council meet as often as once each week. Urge all the brothers to attend every meeting promptly. At each meeting let a speech be made by some brother, or some speech be read, thereby keeping up an interest in and gaining a knowledge of our important duties. Now, and until the 6th day of November next, is our time to work. Not one member of the League should be idle. You each and all have an influence and you must exert it. You must not expect an easy victory at the ballot box this fall. The foe with whom we wage our warfare is wily and unscrupulous. Gigantic efforts will be made to defeat the Union party ; but every effort, come from what source it may, must be met with a stout and determined opposition by the members of the League. We must watch, fight and pray if we wish to be successful. Let every Council in our State be prepared for any emergency that may arise. Treason and traitors are in our midst plotting for the downfall of our government. A traitor banished from his country, has returned and is now openly and boldly defying the powers that be ; and the action of the copperhead state convention at its late session by resolutions promised to sustain this arch traitor in his treasonable demonstrations. I do not desire to give you needless alarm, but from reliable sources, I have information of matters of great Importance to all who desire the perpetuity of Liberty and the Union and therefore let every member of the League remember that "Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty," and prepare himself to take an active part in what may be a fearful crisis in the history of our State and Country. Let you correspondence with the Grand Secretary be frequent. Send your reports and dues promptly. The Grand Council must be sustained in the great and holy work before us. Our brave Illinois soldiers being denied the right of suffrage, look for us at home to do our duty. We must not fail to elect a National and State ticket for which (if at home) they would work and vote for. They must be sustained in the noble, self-sacrificing duty they are now performing ; and in no better way can it be done and please them than by election Abraham Lincoln as President, and Richard J. Oglesby as Governor. Brothers! strive to roll up a majority in your town and county that will cheer the hearts of all lovers of our beloved country, and forever root out Copperheadism and all isms that do not keep step to the music of Liberty and the Union. Fraternally yours, GEO. H. HARLOW, GRAND SECRETARY. <hr /> Address of Geo H Harlow Grand Secr of the Union League of Minn's. In behalf of the Union Ticket of 1864 in Minn's. Lincoln & Johnson Oglesby & Bross (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/014b49904d2599059f93cb33bf7aefe8.pdf 03d87ca5b204e37b9e58a9ef6084bfde Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Memphis Tenn. Jany 23d. 1864. Sir, I would like a position in one of the Colored Regts. now being organized in Ill. I have seen service, both with white & colored troops. (A Captaincy would suit me if nothing better could be had.) If you see fit, to give me a chance. I will do my best to make the colored soldier the pride of Illinois. I have the honor to be Respectfully Your Obt Servt Geo Haskin 1st Lieut 1st Ala Infy Hon Richd Yates Gov of Ill my address is Lieut Geo Haskin Care Maj Lansing. Fort Pickering Memphis Tenn <hr /> Haskin. Lieut. Geo. Memphis, Tenn. Jany 22, 1864. Applies for a Captaincy in one the Colored Regts. about being organized. and encloses a letter of recommendation from Major E M Low as to his capability &c. Answd Feb 29 '64 That Govr required by War Dept. that all Officers should first be recommended by Board of Exrs. St Louis or Cin'a - Asked if he had passed - and where he resided at time of Entering Military Service. Loomis ADC Executive Office Feby 2 1864 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 14, Folder 09 (January 21-27, 1864) 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 George Haskin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507477 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. Jany 23d. 1864. Sir, I would like a position in one of the Colored Regts. now being organized in Ill. I have seen service, both with white & colored troops. (A Captaincy would suit me if nothing better could be had.) If you see fit, to give me a chance. I will do my best to make the colored soldier the pride of Illinois. I have the honor to be Respectfully Your Obt Servt Geo Haskin 1st Lieut 1st Ala Infy Hon Richd Yates Gov of Ill my address is Lieut Geo Haskin Care Maj Lansing. Fort Pickering Memphis Tenn <hr /> Haskin. Lieut. Geo. Memphis, Tenn. Jany 22, 1864. Applies for a Captaincy in one the Colored Regts. about being organized. and encloses a letter of recommendation from Major E M Low as to his capability &c. Answd Feb 29 '64 That Govr required by War Dept. that all Officers should first be recommended by Board of Exrs. St Louis or Cin'a - Asked if he had passed - and where he resided at time of Entering Military Service. Loomis ADC Executive Office Feby 2 1864 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/b7f1b1733d916af86408283bbfb69354.pdf a3c4e1d54256d31cd1b8a2f4e1b2d67c 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 15, Folder 06 (March 1-10, 1864) 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 George Haskin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-03-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508708 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/5089f95eb1834857a59f7be86de0b2fa.pdf fbe271d476b380966df63bfa70aa5f6e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Buckley P.O. </pre> To his Excellency Artesia Iroquois Co Sept 18, 1864 Richard Yates, Gov. of the State of Ill. <pre> Dear Sir, </pre> When in April last your Excellency called for 30,000 one hundred days volunteers, my son, with other young men, many of them students in a literary institution in this county, dropped their books and answered that call. They were mustered into the 134th Regit, and are now at Maysfield, K.y. Their time is out, and yet the Satrap who rules in the place of that faithful officer, Gen Payne, refuses to dismiss them, and has set them at work on the fortifications, in the place of the citizens, whom he dismissed, and said he “would let them know the soldiers place,”— and would keep them as long as “he pleased,” and the like. Several of the boys are sick, and the last letter home my son bro,t the news that he was unfit for duty—that he had kept at his post as long as he could. <pre> I ask your Excellency, is there no redress, from </pre> such upstart tyranny! They call Pres. Lincoln, a tyrant, but if he approached within a thousand miles of such tyran ny, there might be some justice in the accusation. <pre> Can your Excellency do any thing to redress this [out </pre> -rage?]? If so I trust that you will attend to it without delay. <pre> Very truly yours </pre> <pre> Geo. Heedham </pre> —— This needs response and attention Buckley P.O. Iroquois Co. Sept 20. 1864 Geo. Heedham His son and several [other?] young men in that county who were students of a literary institution. dropped their books and responded to the call for 100 Days men. There time has expired and they are still kept to work on fortifications. Can they not be discharged? Ansd Sept [30th?] 1864 <pre> Snyder </pre> <pre> ADC </pre> 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 18, Folder 05 (September 15-20, 1864) 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 George Heedham to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509533 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e92eb3c6025101b565cb854ff5c20f06.pdf 9cec1526fe48760dd34521446dbfa94b 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 17, Folder 02 (July 26-27, 1864) 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 George Hicks and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-07-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508952 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/f8be1260e24b8c6b347db1703e16a3e6.jpg cd87119d20c1b17bc9f1da0a7529324d 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 Oglesby Collection Subject The topic of the resource Oglesby, John G. (John Gillett), 1878-1938 Politicians Soldiers Illinois. General Assembly. House of Representatives Illinois. Office of Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant governors Description An account of the resource John Gillett Oglesby was the third child born to Illinois Governor Richard Oglesby and, his second wife, Emma Gillett Keays Oglesby.  He was born in Decatur, Illinois and attended Harvard for two years until war was threatened with Spain.  He left school and joined the military, serving as Captain of Troop K, First Illinois Cavalry and continued in the militia after the war to obtain the rank of colonel.  He served as private secretary to Governor Richard Yates, Jr. (1901-1904), member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1905-1908) and was elected lieutenant governor in 1908 and again in 1916.  He continued to be active in Republican politics until 1936. The finding aid for the Oglesby Family Papers, 1845-1938 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Oglesby Family Papers, 1845-1938" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/482" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/482</a>. Photographs in this collection include individual portraits, images of John Oglesby during his military services, and candid photos of several individuals. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data engraving b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 14 x 8 cm 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405332 John Oglesby Collection Title A name given to the resource George Hoadly Campaign Poster Description An account of the resource A campaign poster features a portrait of George Hoadly, Democratic nominee for Governor of Ohio. Hoadly went on to win the election, and served as the 36th Governor of the state of Ohio, 1884-1886. Subject The topic of the resource Hoadly, George, 1826-1902 Political posters Governors--Election Ohio Political candidates Governors--U.S. states--Election Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pictorial Associated Press Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/04e27934a6a15982ef72e3a545369981.pdf af506458e94f9d44832147983ba47872 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with George Hoffman letter 12/2/64 Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill's, November, the 19th, 1864. Sir:- I, George Hoffman, a private of Barnes' Georgia Battery, would respectfully represent that I was forcibly enlisted in the Confederate service on the 12th of May, 1862, at Atlanta, Georgia; and forced to take up arms against the Government of the United States, against my free will and consent, as I have always maintained the principles of a true and loyal Union man. I would further represent that I was captured at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, on the 9th of September, 1863, by the forces under the Command of General Burnside, - and, further, I do not desire to be returned South in Exchange, but most respectfully ask that permission be granted me to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States, and to enjoy the privileges of an American Citizen. - I would, also, represent that at present I am employed as Clerk in the Office of the Surgeon on the post; and that I have made Application for the Oath of Allegiance last November, 1863, and not having heard further from it, I make a renewal of my Application. I am, Sir, Very Respectfully, &c. George Hoffman, Barnes' Ga. Battery. To Lieut. Col. L. C. Skinner, Commissary prisoners. Duplicate Original forwarded to Com Gen Prisoners Washington DC Nov 30, 1864 <hr /> Duplicate Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill's, November 19th 1864. George Hoffman, a prisoner of War, & a private in Barnes' Georgia Battery applies for Oath of Allegiance. Post Hospital, Camp Douglas, Ill Nov 24th 1864. The within named man has been on duty in this office for over a month, and during that time has proved himself to be prompt and faithful in the performance of his duties, and I have every reason to beleive him to be sincere in the application to take the Oath of Allegiance A. M. Sigmund Asst Surg [Ass?] I cordially endorse the above endorsement of Asst Surg Sigmund C. L. Whitehill Surg [Ass?] in charge Office Inspector Gen [Pred?] Camp Dougle Ill Nov 25th 1864 Respectfully forwarded with the information that the within name Prison Geo Hoffman has been employ in the Express office and is writing application for other prisoners untill he was detailed a the Post Hospital i have known him since March 1864 and believe him to be a man that should be released on the oath. Wells Sponable Capt [illegible] Inspector Genl [Prin?] 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 19, Folder 02 (November 11-20, 1864) 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 George Hoffman to L. C. Skinner Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513664 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 George Hoffman letter 12/2/64 Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill's, November, the 19th, 1864. Sir:- I, George Hoffman, a private of Barnes' Georgia Battery, would respectfully represent that I was forcibly enlisted in the Confederate service on the 12th of May, 1862, at Atlanta, Georgia; and forced to take up arms against the Government of the United States, against my free will and consent, as I have always maintained the principles of a true and loyal Union man. I would further represent that I was captured at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, on the 9th of September, 1863, by the forces under the Command of General Burnside, - and, further, I do not desire to be returned South in Exchange, but most respectfully ask that permission be granted me to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States, and to enjoy the privileges of an American Citizen. - I would, also, represent that at present I am employed as Clerk in the Office of the Surgeon on the post; and that I have made Application for the Oath of Allegiance last November, 1863, and not having heard further from it, I make a renewal of my Application. I am, Sir, Very Respectfully, &c. George Hoffman, Barnes' Ga. Battery. To Lieut. Col. L. C. Skinner, Commissary prisoners. Duplicate Original forwarded to Com Gen Prisoners Washington DC Nov 30, 1864 <hr /> Duplicate Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill's, November 19th 1864. George Hoffman, a prisoner of War, & a private in Barnes' Georgia Battery applies for Oath of Allegiance. Post Hospital, Camp Douglas, Ill Nov 24th 1864. The within named man has been on duty in this office for over a month, and during that time has proved himself to be prompt and faithful in the performance of his duties, and I have every reason to beleive him to be sincere in the application to take the Oath of Allegiance A. M. Sigmund Asst Surg [Ass?] I cordially endorse the above endorsement of Asst Surg Sigmund C. L. Whitehill Surg [Ass?] in charge Office Inspector Gen [Pred?] Camp Dougle Ill Nov 25th 1864 Respectfully forwarded with the information that the within name Prison Geo Hoffman has been employ in the Express office and is writing application for other prisoners untill he was detailed a the Post Hospital i have known him since March 1864 and believe him to be a man that should be released on the oath. Wells Sponable Capt [illegible] Inspector Genl [Prin?] 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/c02adbc81c98dae4aed72e48dfe3273a.pdf 6c7853f9f8847f0ac385cee4a479ad41 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with George Hoffman letter 11/19/64 Office Post Surgeon, Camp Douglas, Ill's, December 2nd, 1864. Sir: I embrace this opportunity and most respectfully address you with a few lines. Enclosed you will find a recommendation of Surgeon A. M. Sigmund, U.S. Vols., Medical Executive Officer, endorsed by Dr. Jas. C. Whitehill, Surgeon U.S. Vols, in Charge of Post, who had the kindness to most favorably recommending my case to you. I renewed my application on the 19th ult, and had the duplicate of the same most favorably endorsed by the Surgeons above mentioned, also by Caps. [Sponable?], Inspector-Gen'l prisoners; but Lieut. Col. Skinner, Commissary of prisoners, being still absent, the original Rolls of applicants for Oath have not been forwarded, as yet, to Washington, and consequently I was not permitted to forward to you the above mentioned duplicate. Should Col. Skinner arrive and forward the Orig'l Rolls before your departure, I will sent the duplicate also. But having at different times made applications, I presume you will have no difficulty in obtaining my release. Please Sir, do all you can for me. I anticipate the most favorable results from your personal intercession. May God crown your efforts with success is the prayer of Your most grateful servant George Hoffman To Francis A Hoffman Lt. Governor of Illinois, Chicago, Ills. <hr /> Hoffman George Camp Douglas Chicago Dec. 2nd 1864. A rebel prisoner---wants to take oath of allegiance encloses endorsement of Post Surgeon 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 19, Folder 05 (December 1-10, 1864) 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 George Hoffmann to Francis A. Hoffmann Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513761 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 George Hoffman letter 11/19/64 Office Post Surgeon, Camp Douglas, Ill's, December 2nd, 1864. Sir: I embrace this opportunity and most respectfully address you with a few lines. Enclosed you will find a recommendation of Surgeon A. M. Sigmund, U.S. Vols., Medical Executive Officer, endorsed by Dr. Jas. C. Whitehill, Surgeon U.S. Vols, in Charge of Post, who had the kindness to most favorably recommending my case to you. I renewed my application on the 19th ult, and had the duplicate of the same most favorably endorsed by the Surgeons above mentioned, also by Caps. [Sponable?], Inspector-Gen'l prisoners; but Lieut. Col. Skinner, Commissary of prisoners, being still absent, the original Rolls of applicants for Oath have not been forwarded, as yet, to Washington, and consequently I was not permitted to forward to you the above mentioned duplicate. Should Col. Skinner arrive and forward the Orig'l Rolls before your departure, I will sent the duplicate also. But having at different times made applications, I presume you will have no difficulty in obtaining my release. Please Sir, do all you can for me. I anticipate the most favorable results from your personal intercession. May God crown your efforts with success is the prayer of Your most grateful servant George Hoffman To Francis A Hoffman Lt. Governor of Illinois, Chicago, Ills. <hr /> Hoffman George Camp Douglas Chicago Dec. 2nd 1864. A rebel prisoner---wants to take oath of allegiance encloses endorsement of Post Surgeon 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/3a1566cf0dbfce23cd55b06e3f715746.pdf aedc75bacd841e82e7e3d29fb21acaff 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 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 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 George Hoot to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508030 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/9f6395ae854c4a52647b82d5634219b5.pdf 45a7c2a8142af658f8b7879edc6360c5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galesburg July 15th 1862 Gov Yates Dear Sir Will you be kind enough to adress me a line to St. Louis, informing me if you will be in Springfield next week. I go there St. L tomorrow & desire to see you on my return I can not tell exactly what day I will be there but think about the first of next week. I am quite anxious to meet you & will wait over some if I can be sure of seeing you, direct to the Western House St. Louis, & much oblige Yours Truly Geo. I. Bergen <hr /> Geo. I. Bergen Galesburg July 15 Wants to know what day he can see the Governor &c, &c. Ansd July 18. Answer - will be here till next Wenedday 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 6, Folder 06 (July 15-17, 1862) 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 George I. Bergen to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502840 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 July 15th 1862 Gov Yates Dear Sir Will you be kind enough to adress me a line to St. Louis, informing me if you will be in Springfield next week. I go there St. L tomorrow & desire to see you on my return I can not tell exactly what day I will be there but think about the first of next week. I am quite anxious to meet you & will wait over some if I can be sure of seeing you, direct to the Western House St. Louis, & much oblige Yours Truly Geo. I. Bergen <hr /> Geo. I. Bergen Galesburg July 15 Wants to know what day he can see the Governor &c, &c. Ansd July 18. Answer - will be here till next Wenedday 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