38 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/44b03709f220fd542587fabb1b132fde.pdf 51e0f5db6a02bf89dd0feb5b26bd1c9f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pittsfield, Pike County Ills Sept 2. 1861 To His Excellency Governor Richard Yates Sir. Our Union men, regard it of prime importance, to protect our frontier and to overawe forces of Traitors, threatening Louisiana, Clarksville and Hannibal Missouri; that a Regiment of United States Cavalry be stationed within the limits of Pike county Illinois; with authority to cross the Mississippi, in case of a call for troops to meet advancing bands of traitors. On the Mississippi Bottom, near Louisiana, there is, timber water & every essential for camplng; also at Summerhill, about seven miles West of Pittsfield and eleven miles from the Mississippi, on the road to Louisiana <hr /> there is a beautiful situation for a Camp of Cavalry, abundance of good water, fine shade & plenty of fuel. Our Farmers have endless stores of cheap Beef, Cattle, Corn, Oats & Hay; and if the Military expediency is conceded to us, then we say, we have as a powerful county, which has sent perhaps 1500 men into service for our "Union", a right to make this urgent appeal and ask for a favorable response, at once. We urge you as our Governor, yourself alive to the welfare of all Illinois, to call on the proper authorities to command the location of a Regiment say Col Nobles 2d Cavalry, within the limits of this (Pike) county Illinois If Trason continues rampant on our Illinois frontier, when the Mississippi is bridged by ice, the great interests of our <hr /> citizens will suffer immediately. Within six miles of the town of Louisiana, in Pike county, Illinois, at Rockport, is located a Flouring Mill which manufactures flour enough to feed Armies; this will be in peril and the herds of horses cattle & sheep and droves of hogs will be in danger of being swept off to feed traitors; unless driven from their proper places on the broad bottoms to the upland. Calhoun, Pike & Adams Counties for sixty miles are exposed to vississitudes of this War, in an eminent degree. Quincy may be taken if our interests suffer in Pike. Let us aid in crushing out Treason at once. Several Camps of Secessionists, threaten the river towns in Ralls & Pike counties Missouri Our citizens say Eight or nine hundred are in arms in Pike County Missouri to protect <hr /> the Union, Men of Pike county Missouri; we have been there one week - a despatch came in to day & says that at a meeting of Union men at Louisiana, it was resolved that if our force is withdrawn, before Cavalry located, as we now ask, the Union Men of Pike Missouri must send their families into Illinois; some have done so. I speak of that I know personally. I have been for several days, at times, in Louisiana. Can we get any Muskets? We have only shotguns & rifles. We ask for Cartridges & for Buck shot at once. I will explain to Mayor John Wood what we want Yours very Respectfully Wm A. Grimshaw Written after communication with leading Union men of Pike Ills & Missouri Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William A. Grimsham to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500924 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pittsfield, Pike County Ills Sept 2. 1861 To His Excellency Governor Richard Yates Sir. Our Union men, regard it of prime importance, to protect our frontier and to overawe forces of Traitors, threatening Louisiana, Clarksville and Hannibal Missouri; that a Regiment of United States Cavalry be stationed within the limits of Pike county Illinois; with authority to cross the Mississippi, in case of a call for troops to meet advancing bands of traitors. On the Mississippi Bottom, near Louisiana, there is, timber water & every essential for camplng; also at Summerhill, about seven miles West of Pittsfield and eleven miles from the Mississippi, on the road to Louisiana <hr /> there is a beautiful situation for a Camp of Cavalry, abundance of good water, fine shade & plenty of fuel. Our Farmers have endless stores of cheap Beef, Cattle, Corn, Oats & Hay; and if the Military expediency is conceded to us, then we say, we have as a powerful county, which has sent perhaps 1500 men into service for our "Union", a right to make this urgent appeal and ask for a favorable response, at once. We urge you as our Governor, yourself alive to the welfare of all Illinois, to call on the proper authorities to command the location of a Regiment say Col Nobles 2d Cavalry, within the limits of this (Pike) county Illinois If Trason continues rampant on our Illinois frontier, when the Mississippi is bridged by ice, the great interests of our <hr /> citizens will suffer immediately. Within six miles of the town of Louisiana, in Pike county, Illinois, at Rockport, is located a Flouring Mill which manufactures flour enough to feed Armies; this will be in peril and the herds of horses cattle & sheep and droves of hogs will be in danger of being swept off to feed traitors; unless driven from their proper places on the broad bottoms to the upland. Calhoun, Pike & Adams Counties for sixty miles are exposed to vississitudes of this War, in an eminent degree. Quincy may be taken if our interests suffer in Pike. Let us aid in crushing out Treason at once. Several Camps of Secessionists, threaten the river towns in Ralls & Pike counties Missouri Our citizens say Eight or nine hundred are in arms in Pike County Missouri to protect <hr /> the Union, Men of Pike county Missouri; we have been there one week - a despatch came in to day & says that at a meeting of Union men at Louisiana, it was resolved that if our force is withdrawn, before Cavalry located, as we now ask, the Union Men of Pike Missouri must send their families into Illinois; some have done so. I speak of that I know personally. I have been for several days, at times, in Louisiana. Can we get any Muskets? We have only shotguns & rifles. We ask for Cartridges & for Buck shot at once. I will explain to Mayor John Wood what we want Yours very Respectfully Wm A. Grimshaw Written after communication with leading Union men of Pike Ills & Missouri Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5cb658776bea82fa8ecc94eb19704d1f.pdf 8b2bf3efd816c3d859d8da50b820b994 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Carthage Ills Sept 2nd 1861 Hon Richd yates Springfield Ills D Sir Two Secessionist of Missouri followed Alvin Grant and Chiles Grant from the State of Missouri to this county and had them arrested for horse stealing and committed before Thomas Durant a Justice of the Peace for our county. The following is the facts as I learn them from the Justice. they are brothers and have been living in the lead Region in South West Missouri had accumulated considerable property by mining, they are Union men Was driven from home this summer after being Striped of their property. made their way into Clark County Missouri. and was with Coln Moore and his men at the battle of Athens. they acknowledge to the taking of the horses. A company went while under Coln Moore and took Several horses they among them this was several weeks ago. the Justice who tried them is a conscientious and a good man and had determined to <hr /> to acquit them believing they ware not thieves but the secessionist of our county had determined to take them by force and carry them to Missourie where they would certainly be hung by the scoundrils the Union men here would have Resisted the actions of the disunionist and in order evade a fight the Justice committed them. Now the sole object of this letter is to request you not to issue your writ to surrender them to the authorities of Missouri Untill we can ascertain if what they have told us is true of which we will advise you I pledge myself to get this information as speedy as possible. I have not seen the young men myself. the Union men here say they do not look nor act like thieves. Pleas indulge us in this matter Respectfully your Abner Sympson <hr /> Alex Sympson Carthage Not to issue writ to Gov Missouri Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alexander Sympson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Carthage Ills Sept 2nd 1861 Hon Richd yates Springfield Ills D Sir Two Secessionist of Missouri followed Alvin Grant and Chiles Grant from the State of Missouri to this county and had them arrested for horse stealing and committed before Thomas Durant a Justice of the Peace for our county. The following is the facts as I learn them from the Justice. they are brothers and have been living in the lead Region in South West Missouri had accumulated considerable property by mining, they are Union men Was driven from home this summer after being Striped of their property. made their way into Clark County Missouri. and was with Coln Moore and his men at the battle of Athens. they acknowledge to the taking of the horses. A company went while under Coln Moore and took Several horses they among them this was several weeks ago. the Justice who tried them is a conscientious and a good man and had determined to <hr /> to acquit them believing they ware not thieves but the secessionist of our county had determined to take them by force and carry them to Missourie where they would certainly be hung by the scoundrils the Union men here would have Resisted the actions of the disunionist and in order evade a fight the Justice committed them. Now the sole object of this letter is to request you not to issue your writ to surrender them to the authorities of Missouri Untill we can ascertain if what they have told us is true of which we will advise you I pledge myself to get this information as speedy as possible. I have not seen the young men myself. the Union men here say they do not look nor act like thieves. Pleas indulge us in this matter Respectfully your Abner Sympson <hr /> Alex Sympson Carthage Not to issue writ to Gov Missouri Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d35c10c0a52eeb77054dd36d37b07736.pdf e21794d2fca8109d2cabbc84edf1f231 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneva Illinois Sept 2. 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates Sir Allow me to introduce to you J H. Mayborne Esq of this place. He is one of our most respectable citizens and has been for several years chairman of our Republican Central Committee. He visits Springfield to lay before the condition of the Lincoln Regiment, and to ask at your hands all the favorable action you can consistently give in the premises. The application by us for acceptance by the War Department as an independent corps was made before we were aware of the proffer of the thirteen regiments by Your Excellency & before we knew that Camp Butler had been determined upon. Mr Mayborne will state to you more fully than I can write the condition of things, & I will only add that his word may be implicitly relied upon. Very Respectfully Yours Isaac G. Wilson <hr /> Recommending J. H. Mayborne Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaac G. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500926 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneva Illinois Sept 2. 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates Sir Allow me to introduce to you J H. Mayborne Esq of this place. He is one of our most respectable citizens and has been for several years chairman of our Republican Central Committee. He visits Springfield to lay before the condition of the Lincoln Regiment, and to ask at your hands all the favorable action you can consistently give in the premises. The application by us for acceptance by the War Department as an independent corps was made before we were aware of the proffer of the thirteen regiments by Your Excellency & before we knew that Camp Butler had been determined upon. Mr Mayborne will state to you more fully than I can write the condition of things, & I will only add that his word may be implicitly relied upon. Very Respectfully Yours Isaac G. Wilson <hr /> Recommending J. H. Mayborne Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5c875ab9a6379c296ca9daace2ff05fb.pdf 3f478b0e6f576826f2fe85036552ab55 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource G. W. Thompson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500927 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9b44cf46f88f6591148b3d552bb78972.pdf 06777a6d1edc171ce29f2e0a51b66e95 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Burnt Prairie Ills Septr 2nd 1861 My Dear Sir I should have advised you sooner in regard to the Cavalry Company but for your Proclamation that all Companies would be recd. which rendered it apparently unnecessary to report to you whether or not I would get a Company in readiness at the required time. I went to work on receipt of your letter to get the Company together and would probably have succeeded had I not thought it necessary - owing to the shortness of the time to get in readiness - to join with some persons at Grayville and Phillipstown which produced dissatisfaction in my own neighbourhood and resulted <hr /> in my defeat by a small majority at the Election of Officers. The Grayville and Phillipstown men by voting more men that had no intention of going to the war than the majority against me carried all the offices and are endeavoring to make out the Company at Grayville but with what success I am not apprised. If I make another attempt it will not be untill after Wheat is sowed. If the Grayville and Phillipstown party succeed they will have appropriated to their use about $10.00 of expense incured by me beside my time. This however is about in keeping with my fortunes in political matters for I will venture to say and I am of opinion that it is believed by my neighbors <hr /> Sept 2 1861 that of the three persons in my immediate vicinity who have been the recipient of Federal favor Viz Turney, Limgor and Brown the labor and sacrifise given by all of them for Political purposes does not equal that of my own. The fact is that while they were demanding money of the Republican Party for political use I was steadily footing whatever necessary expense for the Cause presented itself. I have taken but little pains to present my claims for the official favor and in that little I have been sent on one occasion by an insinuation that a plea of pecuniary necessity was fatal to an applicant for office under the present Administration. Believing that such a heartless sentiment does not find a response <hr /> in your bosom I desire to say to you that Bankruptcy and a consequent want of the necessaries of life look me full in the face. I have no reason to doubt but that if I had never had anything to do in political matters my situation in life would have been far different. In the beginning of the year 1856 I had attained to a prosperous business at this place. I did not think of anything but affluence during the remainder of my days. At that time I began to distribute Republican Documents and the same was met by threats of destruction to my business which only stimulated me to renewed exertion for the Rep cause. Finally giving up my business I threw my whole sole into the work making it my study and pursuit and my acquaintance being tolerably extensive in this and adjoining counties I made it my study and duty to provide every person with good political reading matter who I thought was at all susceptible of embibing true principles as also the providing of speakers [?c ?c] The result has been that many persons of Democratic faith who were once my warmest friends are now my bitterest enemies and availing themselves of a little circumstance with regard to a fugitive slave (which I believe I explained to you once) they have attatched the odium of Abolitionism on me and having sought in every way to break me down thinking that thereby they could break down the Rep Party in this vicinity have ruined my prospects for business pursuits in this vicinity. <hr /> You expressed to me while at Springfield in June last a purpose of giving me some position. Some place in the Army where business qualifications and industry are necessary would suit me. Anything you can do for me will be thankfully received and remembered. Your sincere friend D. G. Hay His Ex & Gov Yates Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D. G. Hay to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1861]-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500928 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Burnt Prairie Ills Septr 2nd 1861 My Dear Sir I should have advised you sooner in regard to the Cavalry Company but for your Proclamation that all Companies would be recd. which rendered it apparently unnecessary to report to you whether or not I would get a Company in readiness at the required time. I went to work on receipt of your letter to get the Company together and would probably have succeeded had I not thought it necessary - owing to the shortness of the time to get in readiness - to join with some persons at Grayville and Phillipstown which produced dissatisfaction in my own neighbourhood and resulted <hr /> in my defeat by a small majority at the Election of Officers. The Grayville and Phillipstown men by voting more men that had no intention of going to the war than the majority against me carried all the offices & are indeavoring to make out the Company at Grayville but with what success I am not apprised. If I make another attempt it will not be untill after Wheat is sowed. If the Grayville & Phillipstown party succeed they will have appropriated to their use about $10.00 of expense incured by me beside my time. This however is about in keeping with my fortunes in political matters for I will venture to say & I am of opinion that it is believed by my neighbors <hr /> Sept 2 1861 that of the three persons in my immediate vicinity who have been the recipient of Federal favor viz. Turney, Limgor and Brown the labor and sacrifise given by all of them for Political purposes does not equal that of my own. The fact is that while they were demanding money of the Republican Party for political use I was steadily footing whatever necessary expense - for the Cause - presented itself. I have taken but little pains to present my claims for the official favor and in that little I have been met on one occasion by an insinuation that a plea of pecuniary necessity was fatal to an applicant for office under the present Administration. Believing that such a heartless sentiment does not find a response <hr /> in your bosom I desire to say to you that Bankruptcy & a consequent want of the necessaries of life look me full in the face. I have no reason to doubt but that if I had never had anything to do in political matters my situation in life would have been far different. In the beginning of the year 1856 I had attained to a prosperous business at this place. I did not think of anything but affluence during the remainder of my days. At that time I began to distribute Republican Documents & the same was met by threats of destruction to my business, which only stimulated me to renewed exertion for the Rep. cause. Till finally giving up my business I threw my whole sole into the work making it my study & pursuit, and my acquaintance being tolerably extensive in <hr /> 5th Sept 2 1861 this & adjoining counties I made it my study & duty to provide every person with good political reading matter who I thought was at all susceptible of embibing true principles and also the providing of speakers &c. &c. The result has been that many persons of Democratic faith who were once my warmest friends are now my bitterest enemies and availing themselves of a little circumstance with regard to a fugitive slave (which I believe I explained to you once) they have attatched the odium of Abolitionism on me & having sought in every way to break me down thinking that thereby they could break down the Rep. Party in this vicinity have ruined my prospects for business pursuits in this vicinity. <hr /> You expressed to me while at Springfield in June last a purpose of giving me some position. Some place in the Army where business qualifications & industry are necessary would suit me. Anything you can do for me will be thankfully received and remembered. Your sincere friend D. G. Hay His Exy. Gov. Yates. <hr /> D. G. Hay for position Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c2b73a1c7c121c3f4b56587e17bb214b.pdf 44ed01ab7200084ee4aed893ae9ab5f5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Paris Ills Sept 2nd 1861 Govr Yates Springfield Ills. Capt. Wm D. Blackburn visits you for the purpose of making some arrangements in getting his Co. of Cavalry recd in the Service. I am Satisfied it is one of the finest Co.s in the State he has taken Care & pains to select his men & horses. Hopeing that he may make Such arrangements, that will be satisfacory to all parties I have the Honor to be Very Respectfuly yours G. W. Rives Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource G. W. Rives to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500929 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. Paris Ills Sept 2nd 1861 Govr Yates Springfield Ills. Capt. Wm D. Blackburn visits you for the purpose of making some arrangements in getting his Co. of Cavalry recd in the Service. I am Satisfied it is one of the finest Co.s in the State he has taken Care & pains to select his men & horses. Hopeing that he may make Such arrangements, that will be satisfacory to all parties I have the Honor to be Very Respectfuly yours G. W. Rives 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/355881d0d3ea4593790fd59c1c5462cc.pdf 07d4fdf3478f7d8cfb4ad6c3abfd851c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Paris Sept 2d 1861 His Excy Richard Yates Dear sir Capn Blackburn will hand you this line, he has raised a company of Cavalry that will compare favorably with any one raised in the State. He visits Springfield for the purpose of making arrangements for the reception and transportation of his company. As a Citizen and a Soldier, I can and do with pleasure recommend him to your favorable consideration. And I feel assured that he would do credit to any position that you might think proper to assign him in the Regiment. any attentions shown Capt Blackburn will be regarded as a personal favor done Yours Most Respectfully Leander Munson <hr /> Recommendation Capt Blackburn of Paris (His Company accepted) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Leander Munsell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500930 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. Paris Sept 2d 1861 His Excy Richard Yates Dear sir Capn Blackburn will hand you this line, he has raised a company of Cavalry that will compare favorably with any one raised in the State. He visits Springfield for the purpose of making arrangements for the reception and transportation of his company. As a Citizen and a Soldier, I can and do with pleasure recommend him to your favorable consideration. And I feel assured that he would do credit to any position that you might think proper to assign him in the Regiment. any attentions shown Capt Blackburn will be regarded as a personal favor done Yours Most Respectfully Leander Munson <hr /> Recommendation Capt Blackburn of Paris (His Company accepted) 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/882ed3ff5730eff2e1d81e5bd0ed29d5.pdf 0c5bdfe1926e086804049989cb1f274e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Sept. 2/61 Gov. Yates, Dear Sir, When the war first broke out I wrote to you, tendering my services as Chaplain to one of the regiments. I was then residing in Chandlerville, Cass Co. I have since removed to Jacksonville, for the purpose of sending my children to school. As you are now organizing regiments for three years service, I again offer my services. I shall not visit the regiments to electioneer nor do I think any man <hr /> competent, would do it. Dr. Brown, or Rev. Mr. Andrus, of Springfield, or Pres. Sturtevant or Prof. Saunders of this place can tell you of me. I am a Congregationalist, have been General Agent for the Am. Tract Society for this state until the war stopped my work. am by no means an Abolitionist - should like to go in McClernand's Brigade as I am acquainted with Col Dunlap, the Quartermaster I used to preach in Alton and know and like the people of Egypt, now rallying so nobly around their country. Hence I wish you would name me to Col. Fouke or Logan. <hr /> I am glad you are calling out Democrats and conservative men as well as others. It is having a good effect upon the people. You can do much, I am happy to say are doing much to rally all classes around the flag of our common country. I should like first rate to be connected with the Normal regiment, as Capt Lippincott is my intimate friends as it would be more pleasant and more in accordance with my past habits to preach to intelligent men. I leave the matter entirely with you and your influence. You are in constant contact with the officers of <hr /> the regiments. I should not have written to you again at all, had I not noticed with pleasure your disposition to call around you in common with others, conservative men, of whom I am one. Whether it be a virtue or a vice, I have always enjoyed the sympathy of democrats: not that I have been at all a partisan, but that I have preached the gospel rather than either abolitionism or politics. In the dark and troubled night that is upon us, God grant that we may have a united people. Very respectfully yours Wm Barnes Application for Chaplain Wm Barnes Jacksonville answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Barnes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500931 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 Sept. 2/61 Gov. Yates, Dear Sir, When the war first broke out I wrote to you, tendering my services as Chaplain to one of the regiments. I was then residing in Chandlerville, Cass Co. I have since removed to Jacksonville, for the purpose of sending my children to school. As you are now organizing regiments for three years service, I again offer my services. I shall not visit the regiments to electioneer nor do I think any man <hr /> competent, would do it. Dr. Brown, or Rev. Mr. Andrus, of Springfield, or Pres. Sturtevant or Prof. Saunders of this place can tell you of me. I am a Congregationalist, have been General Agent for the Am. Tract Society for this state until the war stopped my work. am by no means an Abolitionist - should like to go in McClernand's Brigade as I am acquainted with Col Dunlap, the Quartermaster I used to preach in Alton and know and like the people of Egypt, now rallying so nobly around their country. Hence I wish you would name me to Col. Fouke or Logan. <hr /> I am glad you are calling out Democrats and conservative men as well as others. It is having a good effect upon the people. You can do much, I am happy to say are doing much to rally all classes around the flag of our common country. I should like first rate to be connected with the Normal regiment, as Capt Lippincott is my intimate friends as it would be more pleasant and more in accordance with my past habits to preach to intelligent men. I leave the matter entirely with you and your influence. You are in constant contact with the officers of <hr /> the regiments. I should not have written to you again at all, had I not noticed with pleasure your disposition to call around you in common with others, conservative men, of whom I am one. Whether it be a virtue or a vice, I have always enjoyed the sympathy of democrats: not that I have been at all a partisan, but that I have preached the gospel rather than either abolitionism or politics. In the dark and troubled night that is upon us, God grant that we may have a united people. Very respectfully yours Wm Barnes Application for Chaplain Wm Barnes Jacksonville 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/44f8d2ea3ba06061bdd0ebd1c7dfb14d.pdf 9e12a5a99100f932ca99aba760006c5c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bath Sept 2th 1861 Hon R Yates Dear Sir it is imposible for me to get a Company in this County as thare has bin so many gon out of the County now I have done the Best I could having cost me about $15.00 I could now an than find some that whare willing to go but the most of them having friends in Capt Moors & Capt Bittes Company thay would prefer going with them 6 or 8 whent Last week if there is no place that you can see for me a mite as well give it up and stay at home as to spend aney more money in Traverling about have you had aney word from Washington yet in my favour Qurter Master I Mc Ruggles is at home I due not see what would <hr /> hinder me in filling the same situatin in an Infentry Regement as I supose that the most of them have to learn the duties of thare situatins, but I having givin up all hopes of geting aney thing in this War But if I was alone in the world I would not ask any thing but a chance of seeing what I could due in shooting the dam rebles that would be pay anuff for me I remain Truly your Friend Mosses Morris <hr /> Moses Morris - for Quartermaster - Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mosses Morris to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500932 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. Bath Sept 2th 1861 Hon R Yates Dear Sir it is imposible for me to get a Company in this County as thare has bin so many gon out of the County now I have done the Best I could having cost me about $15.00 I could now an than find some that whare willing to go but the most of them having friends in Capt Moors & Capt Bittes Company thay would prefer going with them 6 or 8 whent Last week if there is no place that you can see for me a mite as well give it up and stay at home as to spend aney more money in Traverling about have you had aney word from Washington yet in my favour Qurter Master I Mc Ruggles is at home I due not see what would <hr /> hinder me in filling the same situatin in an Infentry Regement as I supose that the most of them have to learn the duties of thare situatins, but I having givin up all hopes of geting aney thing in this War But if I was alone in the world I would not ask any thing but a chance of seeing what I could due in shooting the dam rebles that would be pay anuff for me I remain Truly your Friend Mosses Morris <hr /> Moses Morris - for Quartermaster - 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/5c332cc1ca5b16757358245bd92de311.pdf fdf7e5f1bfb84981938de8a5c19ba05e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 161 W. Van Buren Chicago 2 Septr/61 Sir, Some weeks ago Mr O'Kane late of [illegible] B. M. service, wrote you offering his services to the state. I was made aware of this at the time and was glad as I knew our country wanted such men, and I know him to be a thoroughly drilled officer. I take the liberty, all unsolicited of him, to write you and urge upon you his acceptance. He is a reliable man and an able officer, well qualified to handle a company or Battalion with credit to himself and the country. <hr /> Have him examined, Sir, and use him when you need him most, and you will secure for the state or general government an officer who will not fail it in its hour of peril. Yours Respectfully William Reid Box 4264 The Hon R Yates Governor of the state of Illinois <hr /> Recommending O'Kane Chicago Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 William Reid to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500933 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. 161 W. Van Buren Chicago 2 Septr/61 Sir, Some weeks ago Mr O'Kane late of [illegible] B. M. service, wrote you offering his services to the state. I was made aware of this at the time and was glad as I knew our country wanted such men, and I know him to be a thoroughly drilled officer. I take the liberty, all unsolicited of him, to write you and urge upon you his acceptance. He is a reliable man and an able officer, well qualified to handle a company or Battalion with credit to himself and the country. <hr /> Have him examined, Sir, and use him when you need him most, and you will secure for the state or general government an officer who will not fail it in its hour of peril. Yours Respectfully William Reid Box 4264 The Hon R Yates Governor of the state of Illinois <hr /> Recommending O'Kane Chicago Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/03134abe17fa940c2c292b60a71f701a.pdf 5aa7958d99c88f1613b00be712392d8a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington City, D.C. U.S. Patent Office Sept 2, 1861. His Ex. Gov. Yates I understand my old friend and neighbor, John H. Eyestone, is an applicant for a position under your appointment. I have known him many years, and known him well. He is a good man, an honest man, and a reliable man. No man is more universally respected, and no man is more deservedly so. He has been unfortunate in business with a friend, but in his misfortune he did not forfeit the confidence of those with whom he had business transactions. I hope you will favor his application. Most Respectfully yours D. P. Holloway <hr /> DP Holloway Recommending John H. Egistone Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D. P. Holloway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500934 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. Washington City, D.C. U.S. Patent Office Sept 2, 1861. His Ex. Gov. Yates I understand my old friend and neighbor, John H. Eyestone, is an applicant for a position under your appointment. I have known him many years, and known him well. He is a good man, an honest man, and a reliable man. No man is more universally respected, and no man is more deservedly so. He has been unfortunate in business with a friend, but in his misfortune he did not forfeit the confidence of those with whom he had business transactions. I hope you will favor his application. Most Respectfully yours D. P. Holloway <hr /> DP Holloway Recommending John H. Egistone 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/2812a7b0a4577f21f901d923248bf4de.pdf 110634d98243d5c47cbc1c93242ab128 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York Sept 2. 1861 52 Beekman St Gov Yates Dear Sir On the 10th May last we shipped a case of Musket Caps by Adams Express to William Bishop Springfield Ill & addressed to your care. This was done by permission of the Police department of this city & we had no reason to suppose they would fall into improper hands when consigned to you. The US Marshall of your District informed us sometime since that he had seized them from some suspicious circumstances & desired us to inform him of the particulars of the purchase &c which we promptly complyed with & although we have requested him twice to report to us what disposition was made of them <hr /> or see that we were reimbursed we have received no reply whatever. Inasmuch as we in this as in all other instances make use of every possible safeguard to prevent our goods from falling into disloyal hands & as these were consigned to your care with that [referred?] (although it was not so requested by the purchaser) we take the liberty of asking your Excellency to see that the matter is properly & promptly adjusted, or advise us what course has been pursued with regard to them. Please excuse the liberty of intruding upon you with this matter - but the circumstances seem to justify us in this course Very Truly Yours Am. [Pen.?] Cap Assn A J Upson Treas <hr /> About "Caps" seized by US Marshal A M Manfg Co New York Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. J. [Upson] to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500935 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. New York Sept 2. 1861 52 Beekman St Gov Yates Dear Sir On the 10th May last we shipped a case of Musket Caps by Adams Express to William Bishop Springfield Ill & addressed to your care. This was done by permission of the Police department of this city & we had no reason to suppose they would fall into improper hands when consigned to you. The US Marshall of your District informed us sometime since that he had seized them from some suspicious circumstances & desired us to inform him of the particulars of the purchase &c which we promptly complyed with & although we have requested him twice to report to us what disposition was made of them <hr /> or see that we were reimbursed we have received no reply whatever. Inasmuch as we in this as in all other instances make use of every possible safeguard to prevent our goods from falling into disloyal hands & as these were consigned to your care with that [referred?] (although it was not so requested by the purchaser) we take the liberty of asking your Excellency to see that the matter is properly & promptly adjusted, or advise us what course has been pursued with regard to them. Please excuse the liberty of intruding upon you with this matter - but the circumstances seem to justify us in this course Very Truly Yours Am. [Pen.?] Cap Assn A J Upson Treas <hr /> About "Caps" seized by US Marshal A M Manfg Co New York 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/4831cd9232771c54a2b15847dcfb8a05.pdf 3316d38fc31e4503377aa9d37c6f19c8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Receipt of John Dismant to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500936 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/1e13752927a8e228387f19024e6ec2be.pdf 7901acebc6b6f5e61f38fafd25148b46 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Albion Illinois September 2d 1861 Hon. Jesse K Dubois Springfield Illinois Dear Sir Mr. O.S. Canby, who will hand you this is a private in Capt Churchill's Company, from this Co, and is one above all others that worked hard at Camp Anna to get our boys to remain, and has since his return done every thing he could to get up the present Company, he is a young man of considerable ability – combined with great energy – And I think he ought to have some appointment in the Regiment to which the company may be placed, and if you can give him any assistance I hope you will do so. Yours truly W. L. Mayo The writer of the above letter is one of our best citizens Jesse K Dubois <hr /> W J Mayo Albion Recommending O S Canby Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. J. Mayo to Jesse K. Dubois Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500937 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. Albion Illinois September 2d 1861 Hon. Jesse K Dubois Springfield Illinois Dear Sir Mr. O.S. Canby, who will hand you this is a private in Capt Churchill's Company, from this Co, and is one above all others that worked hard at Camp Anna to get our boys to remain, and has since his return done every thing he could to get up the present Company, he is a young man of considerable ability – combined with great energy – And I think he ought to have some appointment in the Regiment to which the company may be placed, and if you can give him any assistance I hope you will do so. Yours truly W. L. Mayo The writer of the above letter is one of our best citizens Jesse K Dubois <hr /> W J Mayo Albion Recommending O S Canby 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/b33a818ee99f6532f3b5a4061b0e21f4.pdf 2728e9b40dadb20155ac1254fafc9a7c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneva, Sept 3, 1861. Hon Richard Yates. Gov. Illinois. Dear Sir: In times like these it seems to me the duty of every man (especially Republicans) in Illinois to devote all they are and have to aid the State in its noble efforts to support the general government. Had not misfortune and accident in my younger days deprived me of the physical ability I should now be in the ranks of the "Illinois Volunteers." The spirit is strong - the body is weak - but it has occurred to me that there might perhaps be some place somewhere that in your Judgment I might be made useful to the state, if so I shall esteem it a great favor to be allowed an opportunity of evincing my devotion to the principles for which we have contended. Yours truly, W. B. Plato <hr /> W. B. Plato for position. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. B. Plato to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500938 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneva, Sept 3, 1861. Hon Richard Yates. Gov. Illinois. Dear Sir: In times like these it seems to me the duty of every man (especially Republicans) in Illinois to devote all they are and have to aid the State in its noble efforts to support the general government. Had not misfortune and accident in my younger days deprived me of the physical ability I should now be in the ranks of the "Illinois Volunteers." The spirit is strong - the body is weak - but it has occurred to me that there might perhaps be some place somewhere that in your Judgment I might be made useful to the state, if so I shall esteem it a great favor to be allowed an opportunity of evincing my devotion to the principles for which we have contended. Yours truly, W. B. Plato <hr /> W. B. Plato for position. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3e6c2f7d3131c2cb3943cc24d04057a0.pdf 7af60464de61ff995b39d3e4ca3cacc0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville. Sept. 3. 1861. Dear Governor My friend Mr. Jn. Hay, leaving the office of State Attorney and a very good practice, has concluded to join the army. He is a very good and earnest Republican and has done the hardest kind of service ever since 1854. I think we have now about enough Democrats in high position in the army (for which I was, as yo well know) and we may as well now take care of our friends. His highest aim is major-ship, and if there are still field officers places at your command, I would strongly recommend him. Yours very truly G Koerner Gov. R. Yates Springfield Ill <hr /> Guv Koerner Recommending M Hay. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gustave Koerner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500940 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. Sept. 3. 1861. Dear Governor My friend Mr. Jn. Hay, leaving the office of State Attorney and a very good practice, has concluded to join the army. He is a very good and earnest Republican and has done the hardest kind of service ever since 1854. I think we have now about enough Democrats in high position in the army (for which I was, as yo well know) and we may as well now take care of our friends. His highest aim is major-ship, and if there are still field officers places at your command, I would strongly recommend him. Yours very truly G Koerner Gov. R. Yates Springfield Ill <hr /> Guv Koerner Recommending M Hay. 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/8b7fc4f7940310f8d6e10f1f241c0364.pdf af87f15ae33953d2ca7890c5372dc22d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Meredosia Sept 3rd 1861 Hon R Yates at the earnest Solicitation of a Lady of this place whoom I think well qualified for the position & who is anxious to attain it I write for information as to how she may proceed to whoom should she apply for the post of Hospital Matron She has also a daughter who likewise wishes to offer her service as nurse assistant or in any capacity where she can be useful where are they to apply and to whoom Verry Respectfully S. H. Gaston <hr /> S. H. Gaston Meredosia, Sept. 3. 61 Inquiry about army nurses answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. H. Gaston to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500941 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. Meredosia Sept 3rd 1861 Hon R Yates at the earnest Solicitation of a Lady of this place whoom I think well qualified for the position & who is anxious to attain it I write for information as to how she may proceed to whoom should she apply for the post of Hospital Matron She has also a daughter who likewise wishes to offer her service as nurse assistant or in any capacity where she can be useful where are they to apply and to whoom Verry Respectfully S. H. Gaston <hr /> S. H. Gaston Meredosia, Sept. 3. 61 Inquiry about army nurses 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/92d5765725b2de05099ceb21200f80ae.pdf 4463d61af668f638062a52e61a2bc481 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Breese Greene Co Ills Sept. 3rd/61 Hon R. Yates - Dr. Sir: I avail myself of this opportunity of addressing you on a very important subject - I suppose you are willing that the various religious denominations should be represented in our Grand Union Army in the offices of Chaplaincy. If you think you can give the appointment of Chaplain of one of our Ill regiments to a worthy Universalist minister of this county who can be recommended by the Representative to the Legislature from this county as a minister of fair talents, education and moral worth, I trust I will hear from you soon on this subject. The said minister was engaged in the Mexican War as a "private", and is willing again to serve his country; and trusts he will be ready, if the emergency arise, of seizing the musket on the battle field against audacious traitors, and using it successfully. I suppose a methodist minister left this morning as chaplain for one of our Regiments from our county. Write to me immediately upon this subject. Respectfully yours, Edward S. Houghton <hr /> Edwd S. Houghton Breese, Greene Co Sep. 3. Application for appointmt of Universalist chaplain answd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Edward S. Houghton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500942 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. Breese Greene Co Ills Sept. 3rd/61 Hon R. Yates - Dr. Sir: I avail myself of this opportunity of addressing you on a very important subject - I suppose you are willing that the various religious denominations should be represented in our Grand Union Army in the offices of Chaplaincy. If you think you can give the appointment of Chaplain of one of our Ill regiments to a worthy Universalist minister of this county who can be recommended by the Representative to the Legislature from this county as a minister of fair talents, education and moral worth, I trust I will hear from you soon on this subject. The said minister was engaged in the Mexican War as a "private", and is willing again to serve his country; and trusts he will be ready, if the emergency arise, of seizing the musket on the battle field against audacious traitors, and using it successfully. I suppose a methodist minister left this morning as chaplain for one of our Regiments from our county. Write to me immediately upon this subject. Respectfully yours, Edward S. Houghton <hr /> Edwd S. Houghton Breese, Greene Co Sep. 3. Application for appointmt of Universalist chaplain answd 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/76da66946180f20ea1cdbcd560011ede.pdf 8ba55a79dcd4c2ce7963de0a0a02f2b9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ian A Higgins to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500943 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/80202749eb6e38a122d193f7a58e1fdb.pdf 2b86426ce31ddb783ae249a21a1c19dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ian H. Higgins to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500944 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/7f8c13f81714689ec22f666fb4d83155.pdf a289e285da65833ac93fd6d089c5f011 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Alton, Sept. 4, 1861 Gov. Yates, Dear Sir: I hereby most cheerfully recommend Cpt. Jno. E. Coppinger of this city as being worthy an appointment of Captain: he can and will do good service. He can go to Missouri, but we desire him to have a commission here. Mr. Coppinger is capable and can no doubt organize a good Company here, and it is a matter I feel much interest in seeing accomplished. Will you do us the favor, if consistant with your judgment for the public good, to grant the request. Mr. C is an Irishman and there are many of his fellow=countrymen here who are eager to enlist under him. He thinks of enterring Hon P. B. Fouke's, or some other Regiment, if favored with a Commission Yours Truly, H. G. McPike This appointment will harmonize a Democratic element here which it is very desireable to accomplish If it meets your favor, we desire his Commission sent to him at Alton immediately <hr /> Recommendation Capt Coppinger Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. G. McPike to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500945 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, Sept. 4, 1861 Gov. Yates, Dear Sir: I hereby most cheerfully recommend Cpt. Jno. E. Coppinger of this city as being worthy an appointment of Captain: he can and will do good service. He can go to Missouri, but we desire him to have a commission here. Mr. Coppinger is capable and can no doubt organize a good Company here, and it is a matter I feel much interest in seeing accomplished. Will you do us the favor, if consistant with your judgment for the public good, to grant the request. Mr. C is an Irishman and there are many of his fellow=countrymen here who are eager to enlist under him. He thinks of enterring Hon P. B. Fouke's, or some other Regiment, if favored with a Commission Yours Truly, H. G. McPike This appointment will harmonize a Democratic element here which it is very desireable to accomplish If it meets your favor, we desire his Commission sent to him at Alton immediately <hr /> Recommendation Capt Coppinger 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/c60d5c38652fbca3e9523111df10e2c8.pdf 13f1752bec6e639574dbe0a29d01ae98 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belvidere Sept. 4, 1861 Gov. Yates: Dear Sir: I do not like to tresspass upon your time too much but would just say that in case any new regiments are formed I would be grateful to you if you would use your influence to secure me the appointment of Qurter-Master. I would be willing to take even a most laborious position anywhere in connection with the army could I but receive a reasonably good compensation. Truly Yours J Nelson Brockway <hr /> J Nelson Brockway Belvidere for Quartermaster. Answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Nelson Brockway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500946 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. Belvidere Sept. 4, 1861 Gov. Yates: Dear Sir: I do not like to tresspass upon your time too much but would just say that in case any new regiments are formed I would be grateful to you if you would use your influence to secure me the appointment of Qurter-Master. I would be willing to take even a most laborious position anywhere in connection with the army could I but receive a reasonably good compensation. Truly Yours J Nelson Brockway <hr /> J Nelson Brockway Belvidere for Quartermaster. 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/1dc30bc7f34eeb7ead11512fec3d884a.pdf 2f877993219c10efba8d37cb278de927 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B. Smith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500947 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/902cffab2148307fa92d4fa8d3489bc6.pdf 5b03a9236a8f8e7db45197767d6b32de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William L. English to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500948 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/7ade7dd2a242241e10874119fa428361.pdf faede10900a0bf990f546fed14272219 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Copy Cape Girardeau Sept 4/61. Gov Yates Maj Baldwin solicits an appointment as field officer in one of the new Regiments he is an efficient officer and will be of benefit to the service You will be doing your duty to assign him and Confer a favor on your friend whose staff the major has been for for or five months. Respy. B M Prentiss Brig Gen I concur in the above recommendation J C Fremont Maj Genl Comg Cairo Sept 1861 His Excellency Gov Richd Yates Commanding Chief Ill Vol Mil The undersigned expectfully represent to your excellency their wish I consistent with the good of the public service the appointment of Maj Silas D Baldwin as colonel of one of the regiments now being organized in the state of Illinois for the <hr /> defence of our flag in the present war We would particularly call your attention to Maj Baldwins services at Cairo in April last in organizing the raw troops who rushed at once in response to your patriotic call to the defense of that important point an in his subsequent services as Brigade Inspector at that place. He served faithfully during and after the termination of the three months call unmindful of his own interests now finds himself out of service We respectfully suggest that his services would be of benefit in the position named Jno Mc Arthur Col 12th Reg W H Wallace “ “ Thos Sim Brigade Surgeon C M Willard 1st Lt Co A Artillery E A Paine Col 9th Reg Jas Simmons Medical Director J D Webster Maj &c <hr /> G D Baldwin Recommendation [Gollitt?] House Chicago Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Benjamin M. Prentiss to Richard Yates, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500949 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 Cape Girardeau Sept 4/61. Gov Yates Maj Baldwin solicits an appointment as field officer in one of the new Regiments he is an efficient officer and will be of benefit to the service You will be doing your duty to assign him and Confer a favor on your friend whose staff the major has been for for or five months. Respy. B M Prentiss Brig Gen I concur in the above recommendation J C Fremont Maj Genl Comg Cairo Sept 1861 His Excellency Gov Richd Yates Commanding Chief Ill Vol Mil The undersigned expectfully represent to your excellency their wish I consistent with the good of the public service the appointment of Maj Silas D Baldwin as colonel of one of the regiments now being organized in the state of Illinois for the <hr /> defence of our flag in the present war We would particularly call your attention to Maj Baldwins services at Cairo in April last in organizing the raw troops who rushed at once in response to your patriotic call to the defense of that important point an in his subsequent services as Brigade Inspector at that place. He served faithfully during and after the termination of the three months call unmindful of his own interests now finds himself out of service We respectfully suggest that his services would be of benefit in the position named Jno Mc Arthur Col 12th Reg W H Wallace “ “ Thos Sim Brigade Surgeon C M Willard 1st Lt Co A Artillery E A Paine Col 9th Reg Jas Simmons Medical Director J D Webster Maj &c <hr /> G D Baldwin Recommendation [Gollitt?] House Chicago Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20