29 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d5192a8ccff4e6a5b6adfe463465f1b7.pdf bcf8d6dd020b03ba657d420153c84941 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource David Sittler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500700 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/2b42dd9423df73cc9accd9c6b2ef1ae7.pdf ffe97303dee5c102c5f31d628b93b9ac Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Copy State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Aug 11th 1861 Hon John A Logan Dear Sir I hereby tender to you the Colonelcy of one of the Regiments of Infantry, now rendezvousing at Camp Butler in Sangamon County called into the US Service by order of Secretary of War, and sincerely hope you will accept Please answer immediately If you accept your presence will be needed in a few days Very Respy Richd Yates <hr /> Copy Letter to Hon J A Logan Aug 12 1861. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 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 Richard Yates to John A. Logan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500701 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. Copy State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Aug 11th 1861 Hon John A Logan Dear Sir I hereby tender to you the Colonelcy of one of the Regiments of Infantry, now rendezvousing at Camp Butler in Sangamon County called into the US Service by order of Secretary of War, and sincerely hope you will accept Please answer immediately If you accept your presence will be needed in a few days Very Respy Richd Yates <hr /> Copy Letter to Hon J A Logan Aug 12 1861. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/19865c829e3f6554879f09347d464c48.pdf a1c99716118ae529cf160cb34a230a05 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Carlinville Aug 11th 1861 Governor Yates Aspringfield Ills Dr Sir Have you determined who you will appoint Leut Col of Regiment from this Congressional district? If not, will you give that appointment to me? If you will please let me know at once and oblige You Obt Serv't J. R. Rinaker J. J. Rinaker Wants Lt. Colonelcy answd Aug 14/1861 Entered Write Recd and filed for consideration with other applicants who are [numerous] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Continue Transcribing Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. J. Rinaker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500702 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Carlinville Aug 11th 1861 Governor Yates Aspringfield Ills Dr Sir Have you determined who you will appoint Leut Col of Regiment from this Congressional district? If not, will you give that appointment to me? If you will please let me know at once and oblige You Obt Serv't J. R. Rinaker J. J. Rinaker Wants Lt. Colonelcy answd Aug 14/1861 Entered Write Recd and filed for consideration with other applicants who are [numerous] https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/84b1e7e9d765d4c387f93ba5cd96c81e.pdf 8d8065865ecfeeabe7ead3e58f549594 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Aug 11 1861 To His Excelly Richd Yates Springfield Dear Sir I recd a letter from Capt Davidson who commands the Artillery Co from this place [illegible] Mexico [illegible] Aug 6th and he says = The State of Illinois has contracted for [illegible] 3 batteries of rifled cannon and that of these pieces only one of which is fit for use. = Davidson took from our City a [illegible] [illegible] of [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] and some old artillery [illegible]. I hope if he can W [illegible [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] W = I enclose his letter to you so you see all he has to say = Very Respecy yours Ser Geo C. Bestor PS. I do hope our [illegible] boys [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] of the [illegible] + [illegible] [illegible] = As I have no faith in the [illegible] musket [illegible] at St. Louis <hr /> George C Bestor Feb Only Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 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 C. Bestor to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500703 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Aug 11 1861 To His Excelly Richd Yates Springfield Dear Sir I recd a letter from Capt Davidson who commands the Artillery Co from this place [illegible] Mexico [illegible] Aug 6th and he says = The State of Illinois has contracted for [illegible] 3 batteries of rifled cannon and that of these pieces only one of which is fit for use. = Davidson took from our City a [illegible] [illegible] of [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] and some old artillery [illegible]. I hope if he can W [illegible [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] W = I enclose his letter to you so you see all he has to say = Very Respecy yours Ser Geo C. Bestor PS. I do hope our [illegible] boys [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] of the [illegible] + [illegible] [illegible] = As I have no faith in the [illegible] musket [illegible] at St. Louis <hr /> George C Bestor Feb Only 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/58f1481a4b0566a4dbc130fe7887c617.pdf d222edb2574a92de47486837556ccf94 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charlie H. Adams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500704 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/ca08bd5bd7735fbb4f1f8c56d5558238.pdf bb55c9094fe36366ff83d943bec500fb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. HEAD QUARTERS, YATES PHALANX INDEPENDENT REGIMENT, Austin Light, Colonel. Thos. O. Osborn, Lieut. Col. Frank. H. Marshall, Adjutant. Wm. H .Ranstead, Major. D. W. Tillinghast, Quarter Master. Chicago, Augst 11th 1861. Friend Wilson Dr Sir When I was in Springfield last week to procure transportation papers for companies attached to the Yates Phalanx Regiment I was confident of moving 4 or 5 full companies for Camp Butler this week I immediately started for the country where several of our companies was organized supposing of course that they were about ready to move But to my surprise I was informed that the Douglass Brigade had been to visit three of our companies informing them that the Yates Phalanx had disbanded & gone up also stating that it was impossible for a Regiment to be recruited under the name of Yates or anything that the Governor had anything to do with in the Northern part of Illinois Now if we are to suffer from false representations made by such scoundrels as Dave Stewart <hr /> or the men interested in the Brigade I am very sorry. These men are the ones that have circulated the Report that the Governor was drunk and unable to attend [illegible] of the State of Illinois they have been very busy in sending around these reports These men have taken 230 men from the Phalanx We now have about three Hundred men and should have had for the State of any Regiment now organizing in Chicago If the Governor will stand by us We shall do everything in our power to sustain him We have had the strongest Kind of opposition from the start I have just returned from Iowa and have made arrangements for two full companies Now Mr Wilson if you can place me in correspondences with three full companies We will start then for Camp Butler immediately & we can there get out of the hands of these men We can start about three hundred men from Chicago & If you think it advisable we will take immediate action til we hear from you by return mail with instructions. Yours very respectfully Major Ranstead Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 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 Ramstead to Wilson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500705 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. HEAD QUARTERS, YATES PHALANX INDEPENDENT REGIMENT, Austin Light, Colonel. Thos. O. Osborn, Lieut. Col. Frank. H. Marshall, Adjutant. Wm. H .Ranstead, Major. D. W. Tillinghast, Quarter Master. Chicago, Augst 11th 1861. Friend Wilson Dr Sir When I was in Springfield last week to procure transportation papers for companies attached to the Yates Phalanx Regiment I was confident of moving 4 or 5 full companies for Camp Butler this week I immediately started for the country where several of our companies was organized supposing of course that they were about ready to move But to my surprise I was informed that the Douglass Brigade had been to visit three of our companies informing them that the Yates Phalanx had disbanded & gone up also stating that it was impossible for a Regiment to be recruited under the name of Yates or anything that the Governor had anything to do with in the Northern part of Illinois Now if we are to suffer from false representations made by such scoundrels as Dave Stewart <hr /> or the men interested in the Brigade I am very sorry. These men are the ones that have circulated the Report that the Governor was drunk and unable to attend [illegible] of the State of Illinois they have been very busy in sending around these reports These men have taken 230 men from the Phalanx We now have about three Hundred men and should have had for the State of any Regiment now organizing in Chicago If the Governor will stand by us We shall do everything in our power to sustain him We have had the strongest Kind of opposition from the start I have just returned from Iowa and have made arrangements for two full companies Now Mr Wilson if you can place me in correspondences with three full companies We will start then for Camp Butler immediately & we can there get out of the hands of these men We can start about three hundred men from Chicago & If you think it advisable we will take immediate action til we hear from you by return mail with instructions. Yours very respectfully Major Ranstead 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/15aff618cfa678c52ef5641bc3ea998e.pdf f4e4ab451f3d3ddbfb3221cbe41826d0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield August 12 1861. Dear General I heartily thank you for your good letter, and fully endorse all that you said or did. Moreover I think such efficiency and promptness have added to the already high appreciation, in which your friends and the public hold you. Our friend Loomis has the letter and the papers which you were kind enough to send me, and will as soon as possible prepare for publication such portions of the letter, and the printed matter as we think best. I understand that you are remaining at St Louis by request of General Fremont, and now may I ask you as a good friend of Illinois, to intercede with the General, to let the 13 Regiments of Infantry, the 4 Regiments of Cavalry, and one battallion of Artillery, remain in our camp until we equip them, which shall be done soon, and in the best style? I am sending all the <hr /> 2 good drill officers there which I can get, and intend, General, if so permitted to send you from that camp an army of which you and Illinois and Gen'l Fremont will be proud. I shall visit it often in person, and cheer the officers and men to aim at, and to achieve as high military discipline as possible. I have a personal pride in this which I know you would like to gratify. In the mean time I am doing and will continue to do, all I can, to carry out the orders of the Maj Gen'l in sending to him the Independant Regiments (now 14 in number) as rapidly as possible. I desire also that Gen Fremont shall send me the names of some persons for officers of which he wrote me not long since. I will also thank you for suggestions on the same subject. I have already determined that I will adopt your suggestion as to tendering <hr /> 3 an appointment to Capt Carlin. Where is he now? I think in the formation of the battalion of Artillery I shall call home if possible from the US Army four sons of Illinois for Captains, and one for Major. Do you suppose that they could be transferred? Indeed I hope Gen Fremont and yourself will, as far as may be appropriate, give me the names of Illinoisians for the officers you may suggest. It would have a good effect among our people to know that the sons of the State, were coming home to risk their fate with hers, and to aid in securing new glories to those she has already achieved on so many fields. I had thought especially of Martin D. Hardin, and Capt Carlin, who else will you suggest? Again could not Gen Fremont be induced to appoint on his staff some prominent man from Illinois who <hr /> 4 would keep him advised of the number, and disposition of our troops and who would also vigilantly watch the interests of the State, securing to her troops as honorable positions as possible. I believe he would consent to this if you would undertake to present him the advantage of such an arrangement. It would save him much trouble from reading long letters as we could directly correspond with our representative on his staff - so as it would be of great importance as our representative from his stand point at Head Quarters could give to the Governor information which could secure more efficiency and contribute much to the fame which our State hopes to achieve in this great Contest. I think that to grant this request is due to our noble State which unless restrained by Federal Authority will in one hundred days have one hundred thousand <hr /> 5 brave volunteers in the field ready to fight on 'till this highhanded rebellion shall be put down and 'till victory glorious overwhelming and complete shall stream from all our banners. Do urge this with all earnestness upon Gen Fremont and get his answer as speedily as possible. I have no choice as to who shall be that representative so that he is competent to the great duty. I have thought of Gov Koerner provided he would accept it but could suggest a number of good names from whom or from others, he, (Gen Fremont) might make his selection. From a conversation I had with Col Shaffer I was reassured of your friendship and partiality toward me in saying you would be glad to see me appointed Maj General. This is indeed a compliment for which I shall ever remember you with gratitude. Hon J A McClernand also did me the honor to propose the same. While I <hr /> 6 am ready to serve my country to the utmost of my poor capacity I should hesitate much and long, before accepting a position (even if tendered which I do not apprehend will be done) for which others and especially yourself are better qualified. I confess I feel cramped where I am in vain begging from Washington for power to do what so evidently ought to be done - and where I see what a man of energy and intellect might do as Major General of the Grand Army of Illinois in preparing for and vigorously prosecuting this war when it is palpable that every point upon our river could be could be speedily and impregnably occupied and the last traitor in our sister States made to lay down his arms and sue for peace I do hope you will write me often I desire to file your letters for reperusal when the stirring events of the present shall have <hr /> 7 passed away, provided we shall survive them. I have written you in great haste and hope you will excuse the style and especially the length of my letter. Your friend <hr /> Copy of letter Aug 12. To Gen John Pope Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 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 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 [Richard Yates] to John Pope Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500706 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield August 12 1861. Dear General I heartily thank you for your good letter, and fully endorse all that you said or did. Moreover I think such efficiency and promptness have added to the already high appreciation, in which your friends and the public hold you. Our friend Loomis has the letter and the papers which you were kind enough to send me, and will as soon as possible prepare for publication such portions of the letter, and the printed matter as we think best. I understand that you are remaining at St Louis by request of General Fremont, and now may I ask you as a good friend of Illinois, to intercede with the General, to let the 13 Regiments of Infantry, the 4 Regiments of Cavalry, and one battallion of Artillery, remain in our camp until we equip them, which shall be done soon, and in the best style? I am sending all the <hr /> 2 good drill officers there which I can get, and intend, General, if so permitted to send you from that camp an army of which you and Illinois and Gen'l Fremont will be proud. I shall visit it often in person, and cheer the officers and men to aim at, and to achieve as high military discipline as possible. I have a personal pride in this which I know you would like to gratify. In the mean time I am doing and will continue to do, all I can, to carry out the orders of the Maj Gen'l in sending to him the Independant Regiments (now 14 in number) as rapidly as possible. I desire also that Gen Fremont shall send me the names of some persons for officers of which he wrote me not long since. I will also thank you for suggestions on the same subject. I have already determined that I will adopt your suggestion as to tendering <hr /> 3 an appointment to Capt Carlin. Where is he now? I think in the formation of the battalion of Artillery I shall call home if possible from the US Army four sons of Illinois for Captains, and one for Major. Do you suppose that they could be transferred? Indeed I hope Gen Fremont and yourself will, as far as may be appropriate, give me the names of Illinoisians for the officers you may suggest. It would have a good effect among our people to know that the sons of the State, were coming home to risk their fate with hers, and to aid in securing new glories to those she has already achieved on so many fields. I had thought especially of Martin D. Hardin, and Capt Carlin, who else will you suggest? Again could not Gen Fremont be induced to appoint on his staff some prominent man from Illinois who <hr /> 4 would keep him advised of the number, and disposition of our troops and who would also vigilantly watch the interests of the State, securing to her troops as honorable positions as possible. I believe he would consent to this if you would undertake to present him the advantage of such an arrangement. It would save him much trouble from reading long letters as we could directly correspond with our representative on his staff - so as it would be of great importance as our representative from his stand point at Head Quarters could give to the Governor information which could secure more efficiency and contribute much to the fame which our State hopes to achieve in this great Contest. I think that to grant this request is due to our noble State which unless restrained by Federal Authority will in one hundred days have one hundred thousand <hr /> 5 brave volunteers in the field ready to fight on 'till this highhanded rebellion shall be put down and 'till victory glorious overwhelming and complete shall stream from all our banners. Do urge this with all earnestness upon Gen Fremont and get his answer as speedily as possible. I have no choice as to who shall be that representative so that he is competent to the great duty. I have thought of Gov Koerner provided he would accept it but could suggest a number of good names from whom or from others, he, (Gen Fremont) might make his selection. From a conversation I had with Col Shaffer I was reassured of your friendship and partiality toward me in saying you would be glad to see me appointed Maj General. This is indeed a compliment for which I shall ever remember you with gratitude. Hon J A McClernand also did me the honor to propose the same. While I <hr /> 6 am ready to serve my country to the utmost of my poor capacity I should hesitate much and long, before accepting a position (even if tendered which I do not apprehend will be done) for which others and especially yourself are better qualified. I confess I feel cramped where I am in vain begging from Washington for power to do what so evidently ought to be done - and where I see what a man of energy and intellect might do as Major General of the Grand Army of Illinois in preparing for and vigorously prosecuting this war when it is palpable that every point upon our river could be could be speedily and impregnably occupied and the last traitor in our sister States made to lay down his arms and sue for peace I do hope you will write me often I desire to file your letters for reperusal when the stirring events of the present shall have <hr /> 7 passed away, provided we shall survive them. I have written you in great haste and hope you will excuse the style and especially the length of my letter. Your friend <hr /> Copy of letter Aug 12. To Gen John Pope 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/ec9f1e378836697f0e3718a159a47613.pdf 69707196fcbdf1b57fea3c5eff9aabdc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Golconda August 11th 61 Hon Richard Yates Gov Sir I am just in Receipt of your kind letter and am much obliged to you for your attention to these down in Southern Illinois the good Cause is gaining ground in this conty we have had 4 Barbecus in the last 3 weeks well attended the two last was one at Spirit Springs whare 15 hundred people herd speeches from two school boys & a Mr. Burnett and last by Dr. E. [Randear?] who recevd the attention of the people Better than I ever Saw in my life my young friend Saul Reper made a short an touching speech the other was at Columbus 6 miles west of Golconda the No in attendance was 11 or 12 hundred they eat their dinner which was excelent in quiet as much So as if eating at a hotel when they was adressed by G. B. Raum who was Listened to for 2 3/4 hours with good attention when he was geting down from the Stand an old lady 70 years old Sleped him on the Shoulder well gru you ar right <hr /> you ar for the Union yes says gru I am righ I think [rather?] yes says the old lady and I hope you and all of us will be righter this is the old lady who told some Southn feeling [illegible] if they attempd to Raise a Southn flag She would shoot the first one that attempted it and if they put it up at Knight She would climb the pole and pull it to peaces allow me to Say that Wm W Sloan has come over Lock Stock and barrel he mad a speech at a barbecu heare and said he would fight by the side of any body and fight for the union allow me to intrude lest you might not think it nessary but I am going to ask of you that as the volunteers start from heare on Wednesdy morning I ask you that you pay some attention to there reception at Springfield the Reason I ask this is that there is rather a hard feeling heare towards Republicans and for that Reason I ask that you pay a reasonable Share of warm feeling towards those who go from Egypt for I wish to strike a death blow to demockricy in this part of the world and you I know are not ignorant of the influance the Soulders has upon those they leave behind them I intended to go with this company but my finances will not admit I have a notion to get up a horse or Cavelry Company in this Conty but I will let you know more about it J. M. Boicourt H R Yates Governor <hr /> J. M. Boicard Secession no answer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John M. Boicourt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500707 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. Golconda August 11th 61 Hon Richard Yates Gov Sir I am just in Receipt of your kind letter and am much obliged to you for your attention to these down in Southern Illinois the good Cause is gaining ground in this conty we have had 4 Barbecus in the last 3 weeks well attended the two last was one at Spirit Springs whare 15 hundred people herd speeches from two school boys & a Mr. Burnett and last by Dr. E. [Randear?] who recevd the attention of the people Better than I ever Saw in my life my young friend Saul Reper made a short an touching speech the other was at Columbus 6 miles west of Golconda the No in attendance was 11 or 12 hundred they eat their dinner which was excelent in quiet as much So as if eating at a hotel when they was adressed by G. B. Raum who was Listened to for 2 3/4 hours with good attention when he was geting down from the Stand an old lady 70 years old Sleped him on the Shoulder well gru you ar right <hr /> you ar for the Union yes says gru I am righ I think [rather?] yes says the old lady and I hope you and all of us will be righter this is the old lady who told some Southn feeling [illegible] if they attempd to Raise a Southn flag She would shoot the first one that attempted it and if they put it up at Knight She would climb the pole and pull it to peaces allow me to Say that Wm W Sloan has come over Lock Stock and barrel he mad a speech at a barbecu heare and said he would fight by the side of any body and fight for the union allow me to intrude lest you might not think it nessary but I am going to ask of you that as the volunteers start from heare on Wednesdy morning I ask you that you pay some attention to there reception at Springfield the Reason I ask this is that there is rather a hard feeling heare towards Republicans and for that Reason I ask that you pay a reasonable Share of warm feeling towards those who go from Egypt for I wish to strike a death blow to demockricy in this part of the world and you I know are not ignorant of the influance the Soulders has upon those they leave behind them I intended to go with this company but my finances will not admit I have a notion to get up a horse or Cavelry Company in this Conty but I will let you know more about it J. M. Boicourt H R Yates Governor <hr /> J. M. Boicard Secession no answer 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/9b3509104182bb6a691505c7520e54cd.pdf 9b896565d935cb732fa03e23262c38d3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. C. Howell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500708 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/173df469498d3229038a4e92dcb434f3.pdf 636563d1e702b960cd86f6666ac11f60 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. Gondy to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500709 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/a939f5f4f3fdff3505974a013443088e.pdf 6448586f62840a47bcdbf6e099693423 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Urbana Ills 12 Aug '61 Richard Yates Gov &c Sir Mr Charles Tinkham of this County has raised a company which has been accepted, and his friends propose presenting his claims for the position of a field officer in the regiment to which his company may be attached Mr. T. is a gentleman of [illegible] morals and habits, of high standing, well connected socially and politically, of fine attainments also of a regular military education, having with credit, gone through a three years course of study at the Military Academy at West Point. I have no hesitation in saying that his appointment to the position indicated would be of advantage to the public service and highly acceptable to his numerous friends in this section - His success would be personally gratifying to myself Respectfully &c E. S. Terry <hr /> Recommendation Chas Tinkham Urbana Entered File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 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 E. S. Terry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500710 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. Urbana Ills 12 Aug '61 Richard Yates Gov &c Sir Mr Charles Tinkham of this County has raised a company which has been accepted, and his friends propose presenting his claims for the position of a field officer in the regiment to which his company may be attached Mr. T. is a gentleman of [illegible] morals and habits, of high standing, well connected socially and politically, of fine attainments also of a regular military education, having with credit, gone through a three years course of study at the Military Academy at West Point. I have no hesitation in saying that his appointment to the position indicated would be of advantage to the public service and highly acceptable to his numerous friends in this section - His success would be personally gratifying to myself Respectfully &c E. S. Terry <hr /> Recommendation Chas Tinkham Urbana Entered 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/af7fcd22a0f3222dca66175463f355f9.pdf d47dde799e2605c27fbcdbe2b0abd8e7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aledo Mercer Co 12 August 1861 To His Excellency Governor Yates Sir I learn that T. H. Reed Esq the Editor of the "Aledo Record" with whom I actively co-operated during our last campaign in behalf of the Republican Candidates, has sent my name to you for an appointment in one of the Regiments now organizing at Springfield. I have not made application for any office hitherto, either directly or indirectly, to the President of the United States or to <hr /> the Governor of my own State but now that the Union is in danger I do not hesitate to seek a position in which I may be useful to my country - and in as much as Mr Reed has proposed my name for an appointment I deem it proper to state that in whatever position (if any) your Excellency may conclude I can be serviceable I shall bring to the faithful discharge of the duties it imposes all the activity zeal and energy of my character I know not what office my friend Mr Reed has solicited for me - or thinks I <hr /> am most suited to fill, as I have not seen him since I learned that he has written to you, I suppose it will be a position, however, from which there will be but little hope of my returning to the bosom of my family - for the war now waging seems to be a l'outrance but I have counted the cost and am prepared to devote my abilities - whatever they may be - my means yea and my life too for the preservation of the Union Your Excellency's Most Obedient Servt James Henderson <hr /> James Henderson for position file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Henderson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500711 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. Aledo Mercer Co 12 August 1861 To His Excellency Governor Yates Sir I learn that T. H. Reed Esq the Editor of the "Aledo Record" with whom I actively co-operated during our last campaign in behalf of the Republican Candidates, has sent my name to you for an appointment in one of the Regiments now organizing at Springfield. I have not made application for any office hitherto, either directly or indirectly, to the President of the United States or to <hr /> the Governor of my own State but now that the Union is in danger I do not hesitate to seek a position in which I may be useful to my country - and in as much as Mr Reed has proposed my name for an appointment I deem it proper to state that in whatever position (if any) your Excellency may conclude I can be serviceable I shall bring to the faithful discharge of the duties it imposes all the activity zeal and energy of my character I know not what office my friend Mr Reed has solicited for me - or thinks I <hr /> am most suited to fill, as I have not seen him since I learned that he has written to you, I suppose it will be a position, however, from which there will be but little hope of my returning to the bosom of my family - for the war now waging seems to be a l'outrance but I have counted the cost and am prepared to devote my abilities - whatever they may be - my means yea and my life too for the preservation of the Union Your Excellency's Most Obedient Servt James Henderson <hr /> James Henderson for position 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/3a934eade73ae6354066b51d761fc431.pdf 6cfc052046a93635a98273ef0906a8ab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. M. Sturtevant to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501001 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/6227c391e6fb26b86bf77e54dc646798.pdf 0794bda6d5db3a9d59c9b7f524908d31 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William B. Pegram to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500712 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/c32349b1e8d5c9ecb7f3d5bac114af2a.pdf d201e3c6a2cfc80a410360e9ef19633c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R. T. Gill to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500713 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/98ef380f203ccce687047c8414834a88.pdf c8553e1a15594b3132990ce4bbaabdd1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. M. Preston to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500714 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/397754e3584e9f39b3a6b53a1712bb94.pdf 185987d2fbba8c81fa1df5ce6ceb5fdc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 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 Daniel Rincher and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500715 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/91e52fa30769fba8d800b1dd05014824.pdf 758228a3f170ee2bab2dbdd9c6875cbe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John S. Thompson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500716 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/9398f810edaeb39e7d37700d16bf134e.pdf c64eba519c88a8099586acbe68d9b901 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Urbana Ills. 12 Aug 1861 O.M. Hatch Esq Dear Sir Mr. Charles Linkham has raised a company in this county, which has been accepted and his friends desire that he be appointed one of the field officers of the regiment to which his company may be attached I take great pleasure in recommending Mr. L. for the position to which he aspires and as a gentleman of high standing, of correct habits, well connected socially and politically, of liberal arguments and of a regular military education, having gone thro a three years course of study at West Point. His appointment would be highly acceptable to his numerous friends in this section and would be, no doubt, of great advantage to the public service. Will you oblige me by seeing Yates on the subject and, if you are uncommitted, urge the claims of Mr. L. This will be handed to you by my friends M.D. Coffers Esq of this county, and the father-in-law of Mr L. as whose visit to your city is connected with Mr L's application. Truly &c O.L. Davis <hr />Springfield Aug 14. 1861 Governor Yates Dr Sir. I do not know Mr Linkham but there is no better man than Judge Oliver L. Davis, the writer of the annexed letter, and he is entitled to consideration. Yours Truly, O.M. Hatch, Sec State. <hr />Recommendation Chas Linkham Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource O. L. Davis to O.M. Hatch, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500717 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. Urbana Ills. 12 Aug 1861 O.M. Hatch Esq Dear Sir Mr. Charles Linkham has raised a company in this county, which has been accepted and his friends desire that he be appointed one of the field officers of the regiment to which his company may be attached I take great pleasure in recommending Mr. L. for the position to which he aspires and as a gentleman of high standing, of correct habits, well connected socially and politically, of liberal arguments and of a regular military education, having gone thro a three years course of study at West Point. His appointment would be highly acceptable to his numerous friends in this section and would be, no doubt, of great advantage to the public service. Will you oblige me by seeing Yates on the subject and, if you are uncommitted, urge the claims of Mr. L. This will be handed to you by my friends M.D. Coffers Esq of this county, and the father-in-law of Mr L. as whose visit to your city is connected with Mr L's application. Truly &c O.L. Davis <hr />Springfield Aug 14. 1861 Governor Yates Dr Sir. I do not know Mr Linkham but there is no better man than Judge Oliver L. Davis, the writer of the annexed letter, and he is entitled to consideration. Yours Truly, O.M. Hatch, Sec State. <hr />Recommendation Chas Linkham 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/7c3662863d6d233eebced4a669338b59.pdf c65982d33536ae7dbe52303dbbb36ae5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Anna August 12th A.D. 1861 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Sir I as a humble citizen of your State came to this Town the 13 of May last 36 miles from Cairo Union County I left my home in Tennessee to save myself and Union principles I brought my family with me 4 sons 2 daughters and wife three of my sons and myself able and willing to carry arms. After I settled I sent my 3 sons up the country to Nashville (Ill) and thence to Centralia at the latter place One joined the army the other two have returned here. In our travels we find since we came here what I was informed was here before I left Tennessee That at least one half of the men from Golconda around the borders of Egypt to Nashville (Ill) is nothing more than the worst rebels that live on the face of Gods green earth and my honest opinion is that if Cairo should be attacked they will turn out in open rebellion without some immediate course is taken to prevent or counteract their mighty influence in this and the adjoining counties. It has been said here lately by disunionists "that some republicans must be hanged here before there will be peace" That was the word in Tennessee the next was the mob with rope in hand Must union men stand still as I and my friends did in Tennessee until it was too late and leave this country minus I hope not before I will leave this country I will die and go to Genl Jacksons company as I was reared within 3 miles of the old hero he was a union man when alive and I guess he is yet I served in the United States army 3 months at the removal of the Cherokee Indians I came into the Union the same year that Illinois did my age is Forty Three years all my support now must come by my labor (as I left my property when I came from Tenn) <hr /> my sons must now go to the army and if your Excellency will permit me I will suggest some ideas to your Excellency that I think will save the honor of your State and be useful to the peace of South Western Illinois I suggest that it is the opinion of union men generally in this region that three companies of Cavalry of selected union men for State service One company be stationed at Anna the other two companies to be constantly in motion on the borders in my humble opinion they would be of more real service in preserving the union than any two Regiments in the Union and a defence from a near attack on Cairo as the roads from this point are good in all directions towards the Mississippi or Ohio Rivers. A company of cavalry would in one day march to any given point on the borders which extend two hundred miles If my judgment should agree with yours in putting down spies and news carriers into the very interior of the rebel states which in my opinion is going on every day. I should be delighted to assist in getting up companies, or in any legal way that you may prescribe, and to bear any burden that your Excellency might think ought to fall to my lot. I am acquanted with J. Bohannan, of Anna police Justice Mr Dresser the Post Master & E. H. Finch if you wish to make any inquiry. I would be greatly pleased with a reply while with sentiments of high esteem I am Your friend Adam Earheart Adam Earheart Secession wants to raise cavalry Home Guard Answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 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 Adam Earheart to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500718 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. Anna August 12th A.D. 1861 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Sir I as a humble citizen of your State came to this Town the 13 of May last 36 miles from Cairo Union County I left my home in Tennessee to save myself and Union principles I brought my family with me 4 sons 2 daughters and wife three of my sons and myself able and willing to carry arms. After I settled I sent my 3 sons up the country to Nashville (Ill) and thence to Centralia at the latter place One joined the army the other two have returned here. In our travels we find since we came here what I was informed was here before I left Tennessee That at least one half of the men from Golconda around the borders of Egypt to Nashville (Ill) is nothing more than the worst rebels that live on the face of Gods green earth and my honest opinion is that if Cairo should be attacked they will turn out in open rebellion without some immediate course is taken to prevent or counteract their mighty influence in this and the adjoining counties. It has been said here lately by disunionists "that some republicans must be hanged here before there will be peace" That was the word in Tennessee the next was the mob with rope in hand Must union men stand still as I and my friends did in Tennessee until it was too late and leave this country minus I hope not before I will leave this country I will die and go to Genl Jacksons company as I was reared within 3 miles of the old hero he was a union man when alive and I guess he is yet I served in the United States army 3 months at the removal of the Cherokee Indians I came into the Union the same year that Illinois did my age is Forty Three years all my support now must come by my labor (as I left my property when I came from Tenn) <hr /> my sons must now go to the army and if your Excellency will permit me I will suggest some ideas to your Excellency that I think will save the honor of your State and be useful to the peace of South Western Illinois I suggest that it is the opinion of union men generally in this region that three companies of Cavalry of selected union men for State service One company be stationed at Anna the other two companies to be constantly in motion on the borders in my humble opinion they would be of more real service in preserving the union than any two Regiments in the Union and a defence from a near attack on Cairo as the roads from this point are good in all directions towards the Mississippi or Ohio Rivers. A company of cavalry would in one day march to any given point on the borders which extend two hundred miles If my judgment should agree with yours in putting down spies and news carriers into the very interior of the rebel states which in my opinion is going on every day. I should be delighted to assist in getting up companies, or in any legal way that you may prescribe, and to bear any burden that your Excellency might think ought to fall to my lot. I am acquanted with J. Bohannan, of Anna police Justice Mr Dresser the Post Master & E. H. Finch if you wish to make any inquiry. I would be greatly pleased with a reply while with sentiments of high esteem I am Your friend Adam Earheart Adam Earheart Secession wants to raise cavalry Home Guard Answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4b0af1adc721e63228a8fe186b624ef2.pdf 4830ff2ab71e9cb20b98deb33c183028 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 05 (August 13-19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. E. Callaway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500719 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/7ba2c117f9c1f9f79f8ebcb2d1021b60.pdf 1ee264200e7345157d6770c037aca2a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 05 (August 13-19, 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 Petition of Friend S. Rutherford and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500720 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/9d185c7b28cabb6d7f1df53bb9a32883.pdf 49c60d2672136311c4323d177ab3818a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aurora Augt 13th 1861 Dear Gov The bearer Maj N Grensel of the 7th Regt of Mo: Volunteers is the Officer I spoke of to you about when down last week. He is the unanimous choice of the Fox River Regiment for their Col. And is also the choice of all of our people here. This will be a Model Regt and as Grensel is a citizen here we are all very anxious for his appointment. He reported the Regiment to Genl Fremont and has received permission to drill his Regiment for thirty days at this place. He was examined in St Louis as to his qualifications and passed. Now what we wish is for you to give him his commission as Col. and transfer him from the 7th Regt to this., or if necessary will resign his commission as to the 7th and come to this. As I informed you Cook will not like to spare him. But the public service ought to be cared for first. This Regiment consists of 10 companies of infantry and two of cavalry. The clothing camp equipage arms & are all on the way. And they are to <hr /> mustered into service of the U S on Monday next by Capt Webb. Who is furnishing the equipment. The Col presents this in person as he is very anxious to return as soon as possible as he ought to be on the ground now all the time. The recommendation for the other officers he has which is all satisfactory and I hope will meet with your approbation. Truly & Sincerely Yours &c Ira A W Buck <hr /> I A W Buck Recommending Col Grensel Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 05 (August 13-19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ira A. W. Buck to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500721 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. Aurora Augt 13th 1861 Dear Gov The bearer Maj N Grensel of the 7th Regt of Mo: Volunteers is the Officer I spoke of to you about when down last week. He is the unanimous choice of the Fox River Regiment for their Col. And is also the choice of all of our people here. This will be a Model Regt and as Grensel is a citizen here we are all very anxious for his appointment. He reported the Regiment to Genl Fremont and has received permission to drill his Regiment for thirty days at this place. He was examined in St Louis as to his qualifications and passed. Now what we wish is for you to give him his commission as Col. and transfer him from the 7th Regt to this., or if necessary will resign his commission as to the 7th and come to this. As I informed you Cook will not like to spare him. But the public service ought to be cared for first. This Regiment consists of 10 companies of infantry and two of cavalry. The clothing camp equipage arms & are all on the way. And they are to <hr /> mustered into service of the U S on Monday next by Capt Webb. Who is furnishing the equipment. The Col presents this in person as he is very anxious to return as soon as possible as he ought to be on the ground now all the time. The recommendation for the other officers he has which is all satisfactory and I hope will meet with your approbation. Truly & Sincerely Yours &c Ira A W Buck <hr /> I A W Buck Recommending Col Grensel 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/dc2bf85173d09f3db5d6af23e8337a4c.pdf 0eb2e1d4f7008f9a1c427932eb657ee2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 05 (August 13-19, 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 [Vol] to Hather Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500722 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/a64cf244cd82501f0547819d69f4ebd9.pdf 6aae9abcf24fd8a3939eb3eb72aa32ac Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 05 (August 13-19, 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 G. Schneider to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500723 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