35 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d7da9fa08ae6de26dafdfcceaad49bd2.pdf 87f6043fc636a5b70c514b1b2f6402b6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John C. Hanna to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500849 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/21a216712c3fc4a8fffb03111b91db68.pdf 4645eb2e544ce1d3eadd53731d633ce9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with T. S. Conant letter 8/26/61 Post Office Salem Aug 30 1861 Hon Ric Yates Govenor Dr Sir We again press Mr T. S. Conants. Claim to your kind consideration Knowing as we do that your many friends both polit ically & Socially in this. Section of the state will gratefully acknowledge the fares Confesed & we know & feel that it will not be missplaced Yours Truly D. K. Green J. C. Scott (over) <hr /> P.S. Mr. Conant desires an appointment as quartermaster or a Lieutenants commission We know him personally & and can fully vouch for him. <hr /> J S Conant Salem for position Letters to Lincoln and Fremont sent him aug 29 Answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D. K. Green to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1861]-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500850 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with T. S. Conant letter 8/26/61 Post Office Salem Aug 30 1861 Hon Ric Yates Govenor Dr Sir We again press Mr T. S. Conants. Claim to your kind consideration Knowing as we do that your many friends both polit ically & Socially in this. Section of the state will gratefully acknowledge the fares Confesed & we know & feel that it will not be missplaced Yours Truly D. K. Green J. C. Scott (over) <hr /> P.S. Mr. Conant desires an appointment as quartermaster or a Lieutenants commission We know him personally & and can fully vouch for him. <hr /> J S Conant Salem for position Letters to Lincoln and Fremont sent him aug 29 Answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/15ed2ad8f35f8dd613fb2f52621c1494.pdf 288f847b5b857dc92397a4476a2b73c5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John W. Pyatt and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500851 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1cc55c11fc565c1fa3afcce65922027a.pdf daf6123104a45fb73190c155e36cb5da Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Aug. 26 1861 His Excellency Governor Yates Dear Sir: As when I called upon you this morning I found you so ill, I did not say to you, all that I wished to say. You will therefore excuse the liberty I take in addressing you. As I told you the "hard times" has compelled me to dispose of my paper and printing office at a ruinous sacrifice and with almost discouragement and despair I have looked into the future to discover if possible where I am to land, to use a sailor's phraseology. I well know, or at least can imagine the numerous applications that are made to you for positions and and the perplexity in which it must oftentimes involve you. And here let me say that I shall respect you none the less should you fail to do me a favor of the kind I wish <hr /> Allow me to address you Governor, in the same manner in which all men of the common feelings of humanity prefer to be addressed whether occupying a public or private position. Since I was 12 years of age I have been obliged to depend upon my own resources and having had until for the past few years but pore health my way has not been extremely smooth. I merely state this to show you how much of fortunes favors I have known. Securing my education by labor after and before "school hours" and during vacations I believe I know the energy necessary to be carried into any pursuit in order to accomplish any important object. Now Governor had I disposed of my political principles last summer for money or had those in whom I confided used that <hr /> influence for me to sustain me that they promised and that I had reason to expect after aiding and assisting to elevate them to public positions, I would not ask you to assist me at this time. If you could aid me to obtain a situation where I might obtain a salary sufficient to sustain myself and family and give me an opportunity to pay of a few demands against me, I would feel just as I think you would feel were you a young man in my situation - truly grateful. Should I obtain a position as quartermaster of a regiment or any other, I will try and do my duty honestly, energetically and faithfully. Do not recommend nor appoint me unless from what you know or can learn of me I am competent. I write this between hope and fear but I rely <hr /> upon your kindness and forbearance. I ask as a favor that you will let my application or at least my motives for making it remain alive with you. Hoping that you may be speedily restored to good health and that I may hear from you I remain Your Most Obedient Servant J Nelson Brockway Belvidere Ill [sideways on page] J Nelson Brockway Belvidere For position Private Answer Enter & File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Nelson Brockway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500852 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Aug. 26 1861 His Excellency Governor Yates Dear Sir: As when I called upon you this morning I found you so ill, I did not say to you, all that I wished to say. You will therefore excuse the liberty I take in addressing you. As I told you the "hard times" has compelled me to dispose of my paper and printing office at a ruinous sacrifice and with almost discouragement and despair I have looked into the future to discover if possible where I am to land, to use a sailor's phraseology. I well know, or at least can imagine the numerous applications that are made to you for positions and and the perplexity in which it must oftentimes involve you. And here let me say that I shall respect you none the less should you fail to do me a favor of the kind I wish <hr /> Allow me to address you Governor, in the same manner in which all men of the common feelings of humanity prefer to be addressed whether occupying a public or private position. Since I was 12 years of age I have been obliged to depend upon my own resources and having had until for the past few years but pore health my way has not been extremely smooth. I merely state this to show you how much of fortunes favors I have known. Securing my education by labor after and before "school hours" and during vacations I believe I know the energy necessary to be carried into any pursuit in order to accomplish any important object. Now Governor had I disposed of my political principles last summer for money or had those in whom I confided used that <hr /> influence for me to sustain me that they promised and that I had reason to expect after aiding and assisting to elevate them to public positions, I would not ask you to assist me at this time. If you could aid me to obtain a situation where I might obtain a salary sufficient to sustain myself and family and give me an opportunity to pay of a few demands against me, I would feel just as I think you would feel were you a young man in my situation - truly grateful. Should I obtain a position as quartermaster of a regiment or any other, I will try and do my duty honestly, energetically and faithfully. Do not recommend nor appoint me unless from what you know or can learn of me I am competent. I write this between hope and fear but I rely <hr /> upon your kindness and forbearance. I ask as a favor that you will let my application or at least my motives for making it remain alive with you. Hoping that you may be speedily restored to good health and that I may hear from you I remain Your Most Obedient Servant J Nelson Brockway Belvidere Ill [sideways on page] J Nelson Brockway Belvidere For position Private Answer Enter & File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0676c77ca6d998def2f4af4d2408359c.pdf e25afb138f4c12c477e6cb40d37e176c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield August 26th 1861 To his Excellency Governor R. Yates Commander in Chief of the Illinois State Militia Sir, I am at present Major of the 24th Regiment Ills Vols under Col. Hocker. the regiment as you will remember I organized and had it accepted by the war Department. During the last three months we have been in service very intimate and pleasant relationships have sprung up between myself and the officers and men under me and I honestly believe that there is not a regiment of the whole volunteer force in the army that can boast of better men or officers, but at the same time I am under the necessity to confess that the chief of our Regiment does not possess the military qualities and atributes that are necessary to make a good leader and to preserve discipline among his men. his character is unimpeachable but his temper is such as to create and keep up a continual dissension and feeling of distrust between himself and the officers. The result of entering the battlefield under such circumstances would be a sad one. I am on the best standing with both the Colonel and the rest of the officers nevertheless I would prefer to serve my country in some other regiment coming from the State of my adoption. There are now as I understand several <hr /> new Regiments forming under your supervision and if your Excellency has not assigned all the field officers to those Regiments yet, I would respectfully apply for a post in one of the Regiments. I was brought up a military man have been a commissioned officer during the Hungarian war when only 17 years old and am ready to submit to the most rigid examination on matters necessary for the accomplishments of a Colonel or Lieut. Col. I can refer your Excellency to the Hon. W B Ogden Hon J. N. Arnold Hon J. Y. Scammon Genl. Asboth of Genl Fremonts staff with whom I served under [Kossuth?]. With much consideration allow me to remain Your Excellency Most obedient servant Julian Kune Major 24th Regt Ills Vols <hr /> Julian Kune Asking appointment Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Julian Kune to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500853 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield August 26th 1861 To his Excellency Governor R. Yates Commander in Chief of the Illinois State Militia Sir, I am at present Major of the 24th Regiment Ills Vols under Col. Hocker. the regiment as you will remember I organized and had it accepted by the war Department. During the last three months we have been in service very intimate and pleasant relationships have sprung up between myself and the officers and men under me and I honestly believe that there is not a regiment of the whole volunteer force in the army that can boast of better men or officers, but at the same time I am under the necessity to confess that the chief of our Regiment does not possess the military qualities and atributes that are necessary to make a good leader and to preserve discipline among his men. his character is unimpeachable but his temper is such as to create and keep up a continual dissension and feeling of distrust between himself and the officers. The result of entering the battlefield under such circumstances would be a sad one. I am on the best standing with both the Colonel and the rest of the officers nevertheless I would prefer to serve my country in some other regiment coming from the State of my adoption. There are now as I understand several <hr /> new Regiments forming under your supervision and if your Excellency has not assigned all the field officers to those Regiments yet, I would respectfully apply for a post in one of the Regiments. I was brought up a military man have been a commissioned officer during the Hungarian war when only 17 years old and am ready to submit to the most rigid examination on matters necessary for the accomplishments of a Colonel or Lieut. Col. I can refer your Excellency to the Hon. W B Ogden Hon J. N. Arnold Hon J. Y. Scammon Genl. Asboth of Genl Fremonts staff with whom I served under [Kossuth?]. With much consideration allow me to remain Your Excellency Most obedient servant Julian Kune Major 24th Regt Ills Vols <hr /> Julian Kune Asking appointment Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a6d0490a8cb69d88de71273c11d5cc01.pdf 4a464698d018029b4e6e5c446fee79c8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. D. Hull to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500854 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/315b29fbb552e6242d270166b32d7cf3.pdf bdaf4bac7e2d314c644bf866d0945304 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource T. Butler and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-[08]-[26] Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500855 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/54fad1d5738eaaa975998777fdc2c9e8.pdf 10175e90951e46bf77ede30ca8d0c005 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Petition of John Sanders and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500856 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/f6d01c332b073657de31e00ae3ee4ed6.pdf e7542df9c661c7ef0525156bbf845a13 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Shores and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500857 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/595f075d50edaccc918705b95134c832.pdf ce47b257a0ffc5deb42025b89b87af54 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource T. S. Conant to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500858 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/affe52854494c3822baaa34dbd4752ab.pdf 3b20581f7ff64bfe8cc3a83f3fbcacb9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Amboy Aug 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear sir I desire an appointment as a state agent, to accompany one of the Ill Regiments should prefer the 13th Col. [Wymans?] I was a member of the State Convention 1860 from this County--am now the Mayor of this City. Good referenes will be given in required. Can I have the appointment Respectfully yours W. E. Ives <hr /> W E Ives Amboy for position answered Wants Office Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. E. Ives to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500859 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. Amboy Aug 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear sir I desire an appointment as a state agent, to accompany one of the Ill Regiments should prefer the 13th Col. [Wymans?] I was a member of the State Convention 1860 from this County--am now the Mayor of this City. Good referenes will be given if required. Can I have the appointment Respectfully yours W. E. Ives <hr /> W E Ives Amboy for position answered Wants Office 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/6dc7ffbd8718bfc719b899f3dd8da0bc.pdf 063acc6a4d9c56144f0eea5f26b71ee4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Payson, Adams Co., Ill., Aug 27, '61 Hon. Richard Yates, Your Excellency may recollect the mention in a letter of July 23 of the apprehensions of this region lest there shd be an inroad from the rebels of Missouri Affairs here are becoming more complicated. Refugees of both parties are seeking safety among us. Several rebel soldiers have brought their families across & returned to fight. Their spies have traversed the county. Their visits make them familiar with it. They will find 20 miles of road here, together, either one of wh would probably afford more supplies to an army than any one mile of some counties in the state. This very industry & thrift of the community leave us destitute of arms. <hr /> When the river is frozen over & our Pork fattened, arms, organization, & discipline will be very essential. In order to the latter, arms are needed at once. If we cannot get them from the state, we must get some for ourselves. We hear that you have commenced the distribution. If so can you not spare us enough for a Company of Cavalry or for 50 at least, at once. If you cannot provide us can you allow one of your subordinates to give us information as to where arms can be procured cheapest. We find that cheapness will quadruple our numbers, if we purchase our own arms. We suppose we need for cavalry a Minnie Rifle (short, 32 metres & with a strap) & Minnie Cartridges. A pair of pistols, one smoothbored (to carry buck shot, for use in the nights) & one rifled. A Sabre; short & heavy for unskilled hands. Are we right? Any information will be gratefully received & vigorously used by Your obdt Servt C. A. Leach <hr /> C. A. Leach Payson, Adams Co Secession - Wants Arms. answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. A. Leach to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500860 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. Payson, Adams Co., Ill., Aug 27, '61 Hon. Richard Yates, Your Excellency may recollect the mention in a letter of July 23 of the apprehensions of this region lest there shd be an inroad from the rebels of Missouri Affairs here are becoming more complicated. Refugees of both parties are seeking safety among us. Several rebel soldiers have brought their families across & returned to fight. Their spies have traversed the county. Their visits make them familiar with it. They will find 20 miles of road here, together, either one of wh would probably afford more supplies to an army than any one mile of some counties in the state. This very industry & thrift of the community leave us destitute of arms. <hr /> When the river is frozen over & our Pork fattened, arms, organization, & discipline will be very essential. In order to the latter, arms are needed at once. If we cannot get them from the state, we must get some for ourselves. We hear that you have commenced the distribution. If so can you not spare us enough for a Company of Cavalry or for 50 at least, at once. If you cannot provide us can you allow one of your subordinates to give us information as to where arms can be procured cheapest. We find that cheapness will quadruple our numbers, if we purchase our own arms. We suppose we need for cavalry a Minnie Rifle (short, 32 metres & with a strap) & Minnie Cartridges. A pair of pistols, one smoothbored (to carry buck shot, for use in the nights) & one rifled. A Sabre; short & heavy for unskilled hands. Are we right? Any information will be gratefully received & vigorously used by Your obdt Servt C. A. Leach <hr /> C. A. Leach Payson, Adams Co Secession - Wants Arms. 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/9b385ce8dec8b21c3913b63a396b0b8b.pdf c9485a08dc6805bc36472c86da974519 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [printed on stationery] Death to Traitors W B Keen, Chicago. Chicago Aug. 27/61 Hon Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir I offer you my servises for any duty where they will be of the most use to the Country. I have had several years experience in Military drill in one of the best N. York Regiments and have drilled some companies of late that are now in Missouri. Perhaps I could be of some service in drilling the troops in Camp Butler near Springfield. In these perillous times to Constitutional Liberty and the Union of these States it becomes the duty of all good citizens to render all the aid possible to the great cause and for these considerations <hr /> I make any offer of my servises that may be acceptable As to buissness it never was better than it is at presant with me not even in more prosperous seasons but I am willing to throw it up if I can be of any servise in a better cause Respt yours F. P. Brown Please addres in care of N. Jackson <hr /> Wants office F. P. Brown Chicago Drill Master wants position Answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. P. Brown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500861 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. [printed on stationery] Death to Traitors W B Keen, Chicago. Chicago Aug. 27/61 Hon Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir I offer you my servises for any duty where they will be of the most use to the Country. I have had several years experience in Military drill in one of the best N. York Regiments and have drilled some companies of late that are now in Missouri. Perhaps I could be of some service in drilling the troops in Camp Butler near Springfield. In these perillous times to Constitutional Liberty and the Union of these States it becomes the duty of all good citizens to render all the aid possible to the great cause and for these considerations <hr /> I make any offer of my servises that may be acceptable As to buissness it never was better than it is at presant with me not even in more prosperous seasons but I am willing to throw it up if I can be of any servise in a better cause Respt yours F. P. Brown Please addres in care of N. Jackson <hr /> Wants office F. P. Brown Chicago Drill Master wants position 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/29c211704cb18ad15e07f1ff0cf579d0.pdf eb2d78e713b5b12f91a34153e1817660 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pittsfield Ill Aug 27, 1861 Richard Yates Friend Yates - I know you are overrun with applications from friend & foe but in your last [illegible] you do me the justice to say that I have not been one of the troublesome kind I wrote you some time since in behalf of J. S. Fenn an old friend of mine who at that time was staying in Memphis working out his contract on their R. R. Since that Mr Fenn has returned home abandoning his contract & failing to get his pay. he is now in Mt Sterling begging for something to do - he is a [illegible] civil engineer <hr /> and could have gotten big wages from the confederates but abandoned all for his principles - while so many men of less merit are obtaining situations. can you not do something for him - I would not ask any such benefit for a person unfitted or not worthy - and is the only personal favor I shall ask of you - and if there is any vacancy any where give your old friend a [show?] for one he wishes to oblige - Write me at your earliest leisure at Mt Sterling - Yours with much respect J S Irwin <hr /> J. S. Irwin Position for Fenn Pittsfield Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. S. Irwin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500862 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pittsfield Ill Aug 27, 1861 Richard Yates Friend Yates - I know you are overrun with applications from friend & foe but in your last [illegible] you do me the justice to say that I have not been one of the troublesome kind I wrote you some time since in behalf of J. S. Fenn an old friend of mine who at that time was staying in Memphis working out his contract on their R. R. Since that Mr Fenn has returned home abandoning his contract & failing to get his pay. he is now in Mt Sterling begging for something to do - he is a [illegible] civil engineer <hr /> and could have gotten big wages from the confederates but abandoned all for his principles - while so many men of less merit are obtaining situations. can you not do something for him - I would not ask any such benefit for a person unfitted or not worthy - and is the only personal favor I shall ask of you - and if there is any vacancy any where give your old friend a [show?] for one he wishes to oblige - Write me at your earliest leisure at Mt Sterling - Yours with much respect J S Irwin <hr /> J. S. Irwin Position for Fenn Pittsfield 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/af214c83e2e0fe06d345f2532aca72a4.pdf b445e4395c3630440671a2ca05670b91 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville, Aug 27, 61 Dear Governor, The bearer is Adolphus Engelman, my brother in law, and by your appointment Lieutenant Col of the "Koerner Regiment". He desires to get passes for the Col. to pass men up to Camp. Perhaps blank passes could be furnished. It will not do to apply for each Company or squad, it takes too long. The Telegraph at this place has been discontinued a few days ago. Unless we can send troops by squads, we cannot keep them together. The St. Louis recruiting officers swarm through every place, and by dint of many false promises, induce men to go away. There are 2 Companies now in Camp, and a fraction of one. Two or three more from other counties are already offered. I have no doubt, I will succeed, in spite of all difficulties, and in spite of the fact that nearly an entire battalion had left here just a few days before I got the authority. By kindness to Mr. Engelman You will oblige me much Yours truly G Koerner <hr /> G. Koerner Introducing Engleman File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gustave Koerner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500863 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. Belleville, Aug 27, 61 Dear Governor, The bearer is Adolphus Engelman, my brother in law, and by your appointment Lieutenant Col of the "Koerner Regiment". He desires to get passes for the Col. to pass men up to Camp. Perhaps blank passes could be furnished. It will not do to apply for each Company or squad, it takes too long. The Telegraph at this place has been discontinued a few days ago. Unless we can send troops by squads, we cannot keep them together. The St. Louis recruiting officers swarm through every place, and by dint of many false promises, induce men to go away. There are 2 Companies now in Camp, and a fraction of one. Two or three more from other counties are already offered. I have no doubt, I will succeed, in spite of all difficulties, and in spite of the fact that nearly an entire battalion had left here just a few days before I got the authority. By kindness to Mr. Engelman You will oblige me much Yours truly G Koerner <hr /> G. Koerner Introducing Engleman 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/d86ff0ef27e867badb3528c3f6b34c3e.pdf 92237f2c5085df7347f5aef453ba2b78 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with J. N. Sturtevant letter 8/16/61 with J. P. Thompson letter to Gov Yates, Aug. 1861 St. Johns Aug 27/61 To His Excellency Richard Yates. Gov. of Illinois Sir I rec'd permit in answer to my application, dated 8th inst. to appear before the med. Board in Chicago. I could not collect the means at the time to do so. I have just rec'd. the accompanying letters, and forward the same, hoping you may appoint me to some position, where I may prove of service to my country. Having lost in 1858 all my property by fire, I have since been obliged to economize all in my power. I am willing and anxious, to go for the war, in such capacity as you may deem fit. With high regard Yr obt. Servt J. H. Thompson. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. H. Thompson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500864 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 J. N. Sturtevant letter 8/16/61 with J. P. Thompson letter to Gov Yates, Aug. 1861 St. Johns Aug 27/61 To His Excellency Richard Yates. Gov. of Illinois Sir I rec'd permit in answer to my application, dated 8th inst. to appear before the med. Board in Chicago. I could not collect the means at the time to do so. I have just rec'd. the accompanying letters, and forward the same, hoping you may appoint me to some position, where I may prove of service to my country. Having lost in 1858 all my property by fire, I have since been obliged to economize all in my power. I am willing and anxious, to go for the war, in such capacity as you may deem fit. With high regard Yr obt. Servt J. H. Thompson. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b56e5d9e157a2d16ff61f99735fb3303.pdf 2d98e8a1f6ad86fd418dae7294b23ce0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Alton Aug 27, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir, I know of no man who has labored more earnestly and effectually to maintain the principles of the Republican Party, and has spent more time and money, and is now subjected to greater trials and distress than I have. My labors commenced in the Spring of 1854 and were continuous till we achieved a triumph in 1860, resulting in my complete bankruptcy, while it has been the feathering of the nests of hundreds who have not done a tithe of the work I have. I have asked the Administration at Washington to help me out of my troubles and am treated with contempt and insults; a Democrat that I have been fighting against for years, and one who of all others would rejoice at seeing me neglected has been <hr /> appointed to an office over my head. I would like to be placed in a position where I can earn bread for my family. Of the many places at your bestowal can you not give me a chance? I would like to be in the service of my Country; but cant leave my family to starve. I will take most any position down to Commissary. Please let me hear from you. Most Respectfully Yours &c F. S. Rutherford <hr /> T S Rutherford Alton wants position answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friend S. Rutherford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500865 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. Alton Aug 27, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir, I know of no man who has labored more earnestly and effectually to maintain the principles of the Republican Party, and has spent more time and money, and is now subjected to greater trials and distress than I have. My labors commenced in the Spring of 1854 and were continuous till we achieved a triumph in 1860, resulting in my complete bankruptcy, while it has been the feathering of the nests of hundreds who have not done a tithe of the work I have. I have asked the Administration at Washington to help me out of my troubles and am treated with contempt and insults; a Democrat that I have been fighting against for years, and one who of all others would rejoice at seeing me neglected has been <hr /> appointed to an office over my head. I would like to be placed in a position where I can earn bread for my family. Of the many places at your bestowal can you not give me a chance? I would like to be in the service of my Country; but cant leave my family to starve. I will take most any position down to Commissary. Please let me hear from you. Most Respectfully Yours &c F. S. Rutherford <hr /> T S Rutherford Alton wants position 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/6df3e53ad0adb494bbc28b28b8379b62.pdf d6848df0c29eb4a7e36e872732baec05 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. LaSalle Aug. 27/61 To His Ex. Gov. Yates Can you inform me who has the appointment of the corps of cadets attached to the Medical Staff in confirmity of this notice enclosed and if you have the appointments I am an applicant for the same E. M. Garfield <hr /> E. M. Garfield Lasalle About Corps of Cadets Answered <hr /> (To the Associated Press.) Washington, Aug. 10. - Surgeon General Wood has taken measures for carrying into effect the late act of Congress for adding to the medical of the army a corps of cadets, whose duty it shall be to act as dressers in the hospitals, and as ambulance attendants in the field, with the same ranks and pay as the West Point Military Cadets. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. M. Garfield to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500866 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. LaSalle Aug. 27/61 To His Ex. Gov. Yates Can you inform me who has the appointment of the corps of cadets attached to the Medical Staff in confirmity of this notice enclosed and if you have the appointments I am an applicant for the same E. M. Garfield <hr /> E. M. Garfield Lasalle About Corps of Cadets Answered <hr /> (To the Associated Press.) Washington, Aug. 10. - Surgeon General Wood has taken measures for carrying into effect the late act of Congress for adding to the medical of the army a corps of cadets, whose duty it shall be to act as dressers in the hospitals, and as ambulance attendants in the field, with the same ranks and pay as the West Point Military Cadets. 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/685740fa283f9c7ae34a5fd9632638c5.pdf b364ef1d88013d149f341c812b273f9c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock island, Aug 27, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor &c. Dear Sir: Having just read the letter which Mr Hawley bears from Judge Wilkinson to you, and having had about equal opportunity to know whereof he affirms, it affords me pleasure to say that I most heartily concur in all of it. Not as a matter of form, nor to oblige a friend or dispose of importunity - for in such a matter I believe that even friendship, & all other ties & considerations ought to be scrupulously excluded <hr /> to make room entirely for that of the cause & the public interest - but because I know him to be faithful, and confident, believe him capable of filling any position that he will either ask or accept. It is of course agreeable to reckon such a man among one's friends, although that circumstance does not in this case disturb in the least degree my judgment as to his fitness, or any sense of the controlling claims of this country. Very sincerely Yours Geo. W. Pleasant <hr /> Recommendation of JB Hawley File Recommendation of Hawley Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George W. Pleasants to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500867 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. Rock island, Aug 27, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor &c. Dear Sir: Having just read the letter which Mr Hawley bears from Judge Wilkinson to you, and having had about equal opportunity to know whereof he affirms, it affords me pleasure to say that I most heartily concur in all of it. Not as a matter of form, nor to oblige a friend or dispose of importunity - for in such a matter I believe that even friendship, & all other ties & considerations ought to be scrupulously excluded <hr /> to make room entirely for that of the cause & the public interest - but because I know him to be faithful, and confident, believe him capable of filling any position that he will either ask or accept. It is of course agreeable to reckon such a man among one's friends, although that circumstance does not in this case disturb in the least degree my judgment as to his fitness, or any sense of the controlling claims of this country. Very sincerely Yours Geo. W. Pleasant <hr /> Recommendation of JB Hawley File Recommendation of Hawley 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/56a0b71412bf4f97f991b9c7f83165c6.pdf 06f2b2ed789f596514d73d2101b5edfe Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Aug 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir If you have an Office to give that requires good Penmanship or Mathematics, true Honesty and Fidelity, will you think of Timothy Chamberlain Jr who Posesses the above quality-s - a few words is as good as a long Palaver - and in this case you are well acquainted with the person and qualification your-s most Truly Timothy Chamberlain Sr <hr /> Timothy Chamberlain Jacksonville Wants position for Son Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Timothy Chamberlain to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500868 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. Jacksonville Aug 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir If you have an Office to give that requires good Penmanship or Mathematics, true Honesty and Fidelity, will you think of Timothy Chamberlain Jr who Posesses the above quality-s - a few words is as good as a long Palaver - and in this case you are well acquainted with the person and qualification your-s most Truly Timothy Chamberlain Sr <hr /> Timothy Chamberlain Jacksonville Wants position for Son 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/35223e1721b0bfd5087c1812f2d27547.pdf 10575e9d19f61e578a29265c04068870 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Fort Randall Dakota Ty Augt 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Gov of Illinois Dear Gov I have tendered my services to the President & asked him to confer upon me the appointment of Major Genl, or a Brigadier - the former I prefer - amongst the oldest, if not the oldest, graduates of the Military Academy from our State, I am desirous of contribute my share in upholding the Constitution & union of our country - and after twenty years service in the army, I believe I am fitted to take command quite as well as many who have been thus honored - I beg that you will write to the President & Secty of War & give me your assistance - this you once assured me you would do. I want to take a part in Missouri - please write at once to Washington, also to me - Yours Truly J.B.S. Todd <hr /> J.B.S. Todd for Letter to Sec'y of War Write the 3 letters requested Mr Todd having been appointed it was unnecessary to write these letters - His appointment was announced in the Mo Democrat of 21 Sept. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. S. Todd to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500869 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. Fort Randall Dakota Ty Augt 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Gov of Illinois Dear Gov I have tendered my services to the President & asked him to confer upon me the appointment of Major Genl, or a Brigadier - the former I prefer - amongst the oldest, if not the oldest, graduates of the Military Academy from our State, I am desirous of contribute my share in upholding the Constitution & union of our country - and after twenty years service in the army, I believe I am fitted to take command quite as well as many who have been thus honored - I beg that you will write to the President & Secty of War & give me your assistance - this you once assured me you would do. I want to take a part in Missouri - please write at once to Washington, also to me - Yours Truly J.B.S. Todd <hr /> J.B.S. Todd for Letter to Sec'y of War Write the 3 letters requested Mr Todd having been appointed it was unnecessary to write these letters - His appointment was announced in the Mo Democrat of 21 Sept. 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/b5980bbd02d0f99cc5312b2021ebf2c5.pdf eaffee1470cc0205d15cb304c6eca09b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Ill. Aug. 27. '61 Hon. Richard Yates. Dear Sir: Will you please inform me how I will be enable to recieve my pay. as a discharge volunteer. I have my discharge papers. & would like very much to find at what place & time I may get the same. Yours Truly A. B. Holmes. <hr /> A B Holmes Bloomington About pay as dischd. volr Answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. B. Holmes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500870 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. Bloomington Ill. Aug. 27. '61 Hon. Richard Yates. Dear Sir: Will you please inform me how I will be enable to recieve my pay. as a discharge volunteer. I have my discharge papers. & would like very much to find at what place & time I may get the same. Yours Truly A. B. Holmes. <hr /> A B Holmes Bloomington About pay as dischd. volr 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/b3fcbf5da0654ec24ac8bd22d3aa3e0a.pdf 5245455b58eec3f12c59c3ffc06228f4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock Island Ills August 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Govr. Permit me to recall to your acquaintance my friend John B. Hawley Esq. whom I had the pleasure of introducing to you at our last State Convention, but whom you may not now recollect, inasmuch as he informs me that he has not since then had the pleasure of meeting you. I am sure however that he is not unknown to you by reputation, either as one of our most able and successful lawyers, or as one of our most <hr /> prominent and popular citizens. His visit to Springfield is one of reconnoissance, and if a favorable opportunity offers, would like a military commission in some one of the regiments now being formed in the State. If any such position is now open for this section of the state, I know of no one more competent therefor than Mr Hawley. Altho' not a military man by education, he has given the sciences much attention, and in my judgement, would fulfil the duties of any position in a regiment, with credit to the State and its service, as well as to himself. Instead of a mere introd- <hr /> uction (which i am frequently called upon by my neighbors to present you) I would seek to interest you especially in my friend Hawley - and if you can consistently aid him, I am persuaded you will find it agreeable to do so. Your attentions will not only be well deserved but kindly appreciated, and of yr assistance to him will place me under renewed obligations to you Very truly Your friend Ira D. Wilkiinson <hr /> Ira D Wilkenson Recommend. John B. Hawley of File & enter on Book. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ira D. Wilkinson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500871 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. Rock Island Ills August 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Govr. Permit me to recall to your acquaintance my friend John B. Hawley Esq. whom I had the pleasure of introducing to you at our last State Convention, but whom you may not now recollect, inasmuch as he informs me that he has not since then had the pleasure of meeting you. I am sure however that he is not unknown to you by reputation, either as one of our most able and successful lawyers, or as one of our most <hr /> prominent and popular citizens. His visit to Springfield is one of reconnoissance, and if a favorable opportunity offers, would like a military commission in some one of the regiments now being formed in the State. If any such position is now open for this section of the state, I know of no one more competent therefor than Mr Hawley. Altho' not a military man by education, he has given the sciences much attention, and in my judgement, would fulfil the duties of any position in a regiment, with credit to the State and its service, as well as to himself. Instead of a mere introd- <hr /> uction (which i am frequently called upon by my neighbors to present you) I would seek to interest you especially in my friend Hawley - and if you can consistently aid him, I am persuaded you will find it agreeable to do so. Your attentions will not only be well deserved but kindly appreciated, and of yr assistance to him will place me under renewed obligations to you Very truly Your friend Ira D. Wilkiinson <hr /> Ira D Wilkenson Recommend. John B. Hawley of File & enter on Book. 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/5c92a7aaeb0d846a5f9dcadfe4498c91.pdf 6e25f26b222d2253c749a0f7bd8e4dee Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock Island, Ills Aug 27 1861. Hon. Richard Yates - Dear Sir: I don't know but that you will think I claim too much of your attention in writing two letters to you in as many days. My only excuse is the enclosed extract from the Chicago Tribune of yesterday. Provided i could not have my first choice in the matter of an appointment similar to that just conferred on Col. Louis D. Hubbard of Chicago - I would like to be one of the agents spoken of in the Tribune article. I suppose I can sufficiently master the details to discharge the duties devolving on the Major of a regiment, but one of the other positions spoken of would please me far better. Truly yours, T. J. Pickett <hr /> T. J. Picket For appointment Enter & file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource T. J. Pickett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500872 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. Rock Island, Ills Aug 27 1861. Hon. Richard Yates - Dear Sir: I don't know but that you will think I claim too much of your attention in writing two letters to you in as many days. My only excuse is the enclosed extract from the Chicago Tribune of yesterday. Provided i could not have my first choice in the matter of an appointment similar to that just conferred on Col. Louis D. Hubbard of Chicago - I would like to be one of the agents spoken of in the Tribune article. I suppose I can sufficiently master the details to discharge the duties devolving on the Major of a regiment, but one of the other positions spoken of would please me far better. Truly yours, T. J. Pickett <hr /> T. J. Picket For appointment Enter & file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b7c5cfb37aeb5614d46c66c847d51301.pdf 18bfbedac058fd32651c4790f0dda9ad Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. "Camp Douglas" Chicago Ill Aug 28th 1861 Dear Sir. I observe from my commission as surgeon of the 42d Regt Ills Vols that I am ranked as Captain. I believe I am entitled to rank as Major. The rank of a surgeon of a regiment while in the State Service is that of Captain, but when mustered into the U.S. Service the rank is changed to that of Major and as the 42d Regt of Ills Vols is mustered directly into the U.S. Service I think I may justly claim the rank as Major. Will you please <hr /> inform me if my information is correct - and if so forward a commission, ranking me as Major. Respectfully Edwin Powell Surgeon 42d Regt Ills Vols. Hon Richard Yates Gov. Ills. &c. <hr /> Powell, Edwin Surgeon 42d Regt About Rank as Captain Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Edwin Powell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500873 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. "Camp Douglas" Chicago Ill Aug 28th 1861 Dear Sir. I observe from my commission as surgeon of the 42d Regt Ills Vols that I am ranked as Captain. I believe I am entitled to rank as Major. The rank of a surgeon of a regiment while in the State Service is that of Captain, but when mustered into the U.S. Service the rank is changed to that of Major and as the 42d Regt of Ills Vols is mustered directly into the U.S. Service I think I may justly claim the rank as Major. Will you please <hr /> inform me if my information is correct - and if so forward a commission, ranking me as Major. Respectfully Edwin Powell Surgeon 42d Regt Ills Vols. Hon Richard Yates Gov. Ills. &c. <hr /> Powell, Edwin Surgeon 42d Regt About Rank as Captain 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