8 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/aa65a434c7a2985d0ce53f74a04f815d.pdf ad8dea8c71d864fda1705f150419142b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Apr. 26, 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov of Illinois Dear Sir It gives me pleasure to recommend J. B. Vauhgn Esq of this city for some command or responsible position in the Armies of the state. He is a gentleman of superior abilities (over) <hr /> and I believe warmly devoted to the constitution and the flag of his country. I believe he will do honor to any post you may be able to assign him Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servt Wm Bross <hr /> Wm Bross Introducing & recommending J. B. Vaughan 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Bross to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500176 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. Chicago Apr. 26, 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov of Illinois Dear Sir It gives me pleasure to recommend J. B. Vauhgn Esq of this city for some command or responsible position in the Armies of the state. He is a gentleman of superior abilities (over) <hr /> and I believe warmly devoted to the constitution and the flag of his country. I believe he will do honor to any post you may be able to assign him Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servt Wm Bross <hr /> Wm Bross Introducing & recommending J. B. Vaughan 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/7a7b815cdf7d7a42326fcb0dce019243.pdf bfeedf4a13b19e097118b7fe196dcf3d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Illinois April 26th 1861 R. Yates allow me to ask a favour of you not for my self but for our freind Charles W. Chatterton,, = if it is in your power to grant it,, Mr. C. Would in my judgement make a first rate assistant comisary and he would be pleased to have it I am two unwell to come and see you or I would Your Truly A. Y. Ellis <hr /> A. Y. Ellis - For C. W. Chatterton's appt. Ansd "Commissary" Apl 26 1861 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. Y. Ellis to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500177 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 Illinois April 26th 1861 R. Yates allow me to ask a favour of you not for my self but for our freind Charles W. Chatterton,, = if it is in your power to grant it,, Mr. C. Would in my judgement make a first rate assistant comisary and he would be pleased to have it I am two unwell to come and see you or I would Your Truly A. Y. Ellis <hr /> A. Y. Ellis - For C. W. Chatterton's appt. Ansd "Commissary" Apl 26 1861 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0b5da6519938c3b69979fd2044f4e5e5.pdf bf403d7ef3c9a7d4d317af570a440a5b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago April 26th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Com-in chief Dear Sir My brother S. Rush Haven was appointed by B. G. R. K. Swift assistant surgeon in 2d B. I. Vol and left here with the troops on Sunday night last for Cairo, where he now is. I see by the act to be passed those acting in the Regiments are first to Receive a certificate from the Board of Examiners and then to be commissioned by your Excellency I believe my brother will be found competent. I know he is brave and patriotic &c, and therefore respectfully solicit your Excellency to allow him to be placed where he can serve the country in this hour of her great peril. And will remain your Obt Servt Carlos Haven <hr /> Carlos Haven Recommendation for of his Brother for Surgeon's appt ansd 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Carlos Haven to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500178 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. Chicago April 26th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Com-in chief Dear Sir My brother S. Rush Haven was appointed by B. G. R. K. Swift assistant surgeon in 2d B. I. Vol and left here with the troops on Sunday night last for Cairo, where he now is. I see by the act to be passed those acting in the Regiments are first to Receive a certificate from the Board of Examiners and then to be commissioned by your Excellency I believe my brother will be found competent. I know he is brave and patriotic &c, and therefore respectfully solicit your Excellency to allow him to be placed where he can serve the country in this hour of her great peril. And will remain your Obt Servt Carlos Haven <hr /> Carlos Haven Recommendation for of his Brother for Surgeon's appt ansd 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/1dc21c7e36f611a32923b289eb215462.pdf badb6e266fe75c6de03ac2f999b9829a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Canton April 26, 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates The inclosed letter is from a good and a true man No better appointment could be made, if at your disposal gives him the office he desires and oblige yours Your Obt Servt W Kellogg 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 William Kelogg to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500179 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. Canton April 26, 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates The inclosed letter is from a good and a true man No better appointment could be made, if at your disposal gives him the office he desires and oblige yours Your Obt Servt W Kellogg 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/57888a674294c404977c461390e2ad4f.pdf 0daa0e20022777608201c10fe7f89cee Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State House Springfield Ills April 26th 1861 Govr Yates. Hon Sir On a former occasion I tendered you my survices either in a civil or Military capacity. You responded that the civil list was full, and that you hoped in God, Military survice would not be wanted, but that you would do for me what you could when oppurtunity offered. I referred you to Hon O. H. Browning Hon W. Kellogg & W. I. Rutledge. I repeat my application, If you have use for me reply - Thos Hamer <hr /> Thos. Hamer For Military appt Not to be answered in writing 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas Hamer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500180 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State House Springfield Ills April 26th 1861 Govr Yates. Hon Sir On a former occasion I tendered you my survices either in a civil or Military capacity. You responded that the civil list was full, and that you hoped in God, Military survice would not be wanted, but that you would do for me what you could when oppurtunity offered. I referred you to Hon O. H. Browning Hon W. Kellogg & W. I. Rutledge. I repeat my application, If you have use for me reply - Thos Hamer <hr /> Thos. Hamer For Military appt Not to be answered in writing 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/991c105a6b5563f6ef0ea68eb5faa050.pdf 3f6593f3f3679d6f99257ef4d6269280 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Knoxville April 26, '61 My Dr Gov, It has been Rumored here the Genl Paine of Monmouth might get the post of Brig. Genl. of the Ills troops. Knowing what we do of his Military Education and experience, and his character as a Man this appointment would Suit us, in this Section, well. I have been asked by some of my friends here to Recommend to you and to him, one of our Citizens, John H. Ewing, as one of his Staff, say Aid. Mr. Ewing is now some 30 years of age, comes of Revolutionary stock, has had some military training, has a cool clear head and a powerful physique, and is one of the boldest, and most fearless Riders I ever saw. I cannot just now think of a man who would be more prompt and Efficient in any Emergency, and more faithful in the discharge of any duty which might be required of him. His friends would like to get him into a position <hr /> where he could be more useful than in the Ranks Our County has not been so prompt as I hoped in Responding to their Country's call I understand we have four or five Companies full or nearly so, and although we may have been slow at the start, you may be certain the County of Knox will be sure in the End. We are delighted with the tone & spirit of your Message and I have no doubt it will meet with a hearty Amen! from Every true Illinoisan. It is clear to my mind that if we would preserve our glorious government we must fight for it. If we would have peace with the Southern traitors, we must Conquer it! I can fully endorse the Sentiment contained in a Letter from our worthy Minister at Berlin, Gov. Wright of Indiana "I tell you, friend Knox, this idea of a peaceable seperation is all nonsense. We had better fight even to Extermination, than to commit to our children, war, bloodshed & carnage, the inevitable consequences of border feuds, if we are not kept <hr /> one people. We cannot be two people---we are one people, or we are nothing." But I am writing longer than I ought. I know how busy you are. I would not have troubled you if I had known certainly the whereabout of Gen. Paine, to whom perhaps I could more properly write. If he is at Springfield, be so good as to hand to him this Letter Very truly Your obdt. Servt. & friend James Knox His Excellency Rich. Yates Govr. Ills <hr /> Knox Write Paine the substance as to Ewing Hon James Knox Recommending J. H. Ewing for military appt Ansd 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Knox to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500181 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. Knoxville April 26, '61 My Dr Gov, It has been Rumored here the Genl Paine of Monmouth might get the post of Brig. Genl. of the Ills troops. Knowing what we do of his Military Education and experience, and his character as a Man this appointment would Suit us, in this Section, well. I have been asked by some of my friends here to Recommend to you and to him, one of our Citizens, John H. Ewing, as one of his Staff, say Aid. Mr. Ewing is now some 30 years of age, comes of Revolutionary stock, has had some military training, has a cool clear head and a powerful physique, and is one of the boldest, and most fearless Riders I ever saw. I cannot just now think of a man who would be more prompt and Efficient in any Emergency, and more faithful in the discharge of any duty which might be required of him. His friends would like to get him into a position <hr /> where he could be more useful than in the Ranks Our County has not been so prompt as I hoped in Responding to their Country's call I understand we have four or five Companies full or nearly so, and although we may have been slow at the start, you may be certain the County of Knox will be sure in the End. We are delighted with the tone & spirit of your Message and I have no doubt it will meet with a hearty Amen! from Every true Illinoisan. It is clear to my mind that if we would preserve our glorious government we must fight for it. If we would have peace with the Southern traitors, we must Conquer it! I can fully endorse the Sentiment contained in a Letter from our worthy Minister at Berlin, Gov. Wright of Indiana "I tell you, friend Knox, this idea of a peaceable seperation is all nonsense. We had better fight even to Extermination, than to commit to our children, war, bloodshed & carnage, the inevitable consequences of border feuds, if we are not kept <hr /> one people. We cannot be two people---we are one people, or we are nothing." But I am writing longer than I ought. I know how busy you are. I would not have troubled you if I had known certainly the whereabout of Gen. Paine, to whom perhaps I could more properly write. If he is at Springfield, be so good as to hand to him this Letter Very truly Your obdt. Servt. & friend James Knox His Excellency Rich. Yates Govr. Ills <hr /> Knox Write Paine the substance as to Ewing Hon James Knox Recommending J. H. Ewing for military appt Ansd 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/84e3c55d335ad54d437554190931042e.pdf dd1c47fdd549c44df2bea57115a4f5c5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. This letter asks information concerning appointments of chaplains Please Read Pecatonica Illinois Apr. 26 61 His Exelancy Richard Yates Governor &c of the State of Illinois Dr Sir I am near forty six and without excessive fatigue enjoy tolerable health. Am Pastor of An evangelical Chh in this village some of whom have Volunteered in the army and are now at Springfield or other posts beyond I have a practical experiance and of many years in one branch of Surgery and much experiance in the general practice of Medicine & Surgery. Having been twenty years connected with the same My education in Medicine in surgery will average with practicians generally I write to ask 1st Are Chaplains allowed to the Volunteer troops? 2d If so how chosen & Paid? <hr /> 3d Are the duties such as a sound man with verry moderate power of physical endurance can perform? Feeling extremely desirous to serve our common country and especially desirous to serve our volunteer force. And thus asking that as a chaplain I might minister to the Spiritual wants and at the same time in emergency be a valuable assistant to the Surgical corps among the wounded, on the field, or in the hospital, I ask for information on the above points that I may determine the line of duty As to seeking an appointment as chaplain Any information connected with the above will be greatfully received Pardon this intrusion uppon your valuable time And May the God of Battles Preserve your Honor and our Glorious Union with Sincere Respect Rev. Isaac B. Branch Pastor <hr /> P.S. Mr C B [Deria] Hon E. B. Washburne are my personal acquaintances & friends of mine "Next call" for troops takes one more company from our Town & vicinity All is enthusiastic Patriotism of the right kind An early reply solicited on this account IBB Please address Rev. I. B. Branch Pecatonica Ill. <hr /> Rev J. B. Branch For Chaplain's Appt 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. B. Branch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500182 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. This letter asks information concerning appointments of chaplains Please Read Pecatonica Illinois Apr. 26 61 His Exelancy Richard Yates Governor &c of the State of Illinois Dr Sir I am near forty six and without excessive fatigue enjoy tolerable health. Am Pastor of An evangelical Chh in this village some of whom have Volunteered in the army and are now at Springfield or other posts beyond I have a practical experiance and of many years in one branch of Surgery and much experiance in the general practice of Medicine & Surgery. Having been twenty years connected with the same My education in Medicine in surgery will average with practicians generally I write to ask 1st Are Chaplains allowed to the Volunteer troops? 2d If so how chosen & Paid? <hr /> 3d Are the duties such as a sound man with verry moderate power of physical endurance can perform? Feeling extremely desirous to serve our common country and especially desirous to serve our volunteer force. And thus asking that as a chaplain I might minister to the Spiritual wants and at the same time in emergency be a valuable assistant to the Surgical corps among the wounded, on the field, or in the hospital, I ask for information on the above points that I may determine the line of duty As to seeking an appointment as chaplain Any information connected with the above will be greatfully received Pardon this intrusion uppon your valuable time And May the God of Battles Preserve your Honor and our Glorious Union with Sincere Respect Rev. Isaac B. Branch Pastor <hr /> P.S. Mr C B [Deria] Hon E. B. Washburne are my personal acquaintances & friends of mine "Next call" for troops takes one more company from our Town & vicinity All is enthusiastic Patriotism of the right kind An early reply solicited on this account IBB Please address Rev. I. B. Branch Pecatonica Ill. <hr /> Rev J. B. Branch For Chaplain's Appt 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/5374955ed798206133baaf1dc5154f85.pdf c7667f403a0ece47610d25d28d4567e6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Elgin Illinois April 26 1861. Gov. Yates. Sir. Will it be possible for me to obtain the situation of nurse. where the Elgin Company may be stationed? Affection for a brother in that company [anone?] particularly prompts me to take this step, although I look upon all men as brothers in this common cause. If my strength, and nerve were insufficient for the work, I would not offer my services. My age is twenty four. Hoping for a favorable reply. I am, Yours respectfully, Sophie. Wheeler. <hr /> Miss Sophie Wheeler. Elgin Ill. Application to be employed as nurse. 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sophie Wheeler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500183 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. Elgin Illinois April 26 1861. Gov. Yates. Sir. Will it be possible for me to obtain the situation of nurse. where the Elgin Company may be stationed? Affection for a brother in that company [anone?] particularly prompts me to take this step, although I look upon all men as brothers in this common cause. If my strength, and nerve were insufficient for the work, I would not offer my services. My age is twenty four. Hoping for a favorable reply. I am, Yours respectfully, Sophie. Wheeler. <hr /> Miss Sophie Wheeler. Elgin Ill. Application to be employed as nurse. 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/15668a7c81b60bc9e91bd03bb04d4391.pdf 71eb93dbd715a25b0b46204fd5f7c7b0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gov Yates Dr Sir I you have a commission either honorary or active which you can favor me with you will confer an obligation upon your editorial friend William Caffrey Ed Rep & [illegible] Sterling Ills April 26th/61 <hr /> Wm Caffrey For Appt to Office ansd 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Caffery to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500184 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. Gov Yates Dr Sir I you have a commission either honorary or active which you can favor me with you will confer an obligation upon your editorial friend William Caffrey Ed Rep & [illegible] Sterling Ills April 26th/61 <hr /> Wm Caffrey For Appt to Office ansd 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/7c415fa8dcf1e4486872c760a09b12c7.pdf 16b0115e47e46353d9368c81ce693414 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters, Commander in Chief, April 26, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to communicate to you that twenty-one thousand stand of arms, one hundred and ten thousand musket cartridges, ten pieces of artillery complete will reach here at one o'clock P.M. this day. Richd Yates Com. in Chief Capt. John Pope U.S.A. Commander Camp 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Richard Yates to John Pope Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500185 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters, Commander in Chief, April 26, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to communicate to you that twenty-one thousand stand of arms, one hundred and ten thousand musket cartridges, ten pieces of artillery complete will reach here at one o'clock P.M. this day. Richd Yates Com. in Chief Capt. John Pope U.S.A. Commander Camp Yates 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/b34d6a20375a976aabd29d29bc14ade3.pdf 2006cfe26ac76e5fdbe5eb8c673efbce Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Shelbyville Illinois Apr 27th, 61 Hon Richard Yates, Govnor of Illinois My Dear Sir, I take this mode of addressing you for the purpose of tendering my Services to you and my Country, If I am over bold, be so kind as to overlook it, in view of my anxiety to do somthing for my native country, I wish to get a Situation as a Surgeon to some company now raised to prosecute this war. My friends have influenced me to take this method as the surest to gain my desired office, if you can accomodate me with it I will be most thankfull <hr /> I ask not for any remuneration for my services, all I wish is to be furnished with the necessary articles peculiar to my profession, money is not my wish, If I can do anything in the name of Humanity, I will be Satisfied. If Your Excelency can do anything for me, Please be so kind as to inform me as soon as possible how I shall proceed to gain the object I Remain Very truly Your obt srvt Bashaw Trower Shelbyville Illinois His Excelency Gov Richard Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Dr Bashaw Trower Shelbyville Ills 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Bashaw Trower to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500186 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. Shelbyville Illinois Apr 27th, 61 Hon Richard Yates, Govnor of Illinois My Dear Sir, I take this mode of addressing you for the purpose of tendering my Services to you and my Country, If I am over bold, be so kind as to overlook it, in view of my anxiety to do somthing for my native country, I wish to get a Situation as a Surgeon to some company now raised to prosecute this war. My friends have influenced me to take this method as the surest to gain my desired office, if you can accomodate me with it I will be most thankfull <hr /> I ask not for any remuneration for my services, all I wish is to be furnished with the necessary articles peculiar to my profession, money is not my wish, If I can do anything in the name of Humanity, I will be Satisfied. If Your Excelency can do anything for me, Please be so kind as to inform me as soon as possible how I shall proceed to gain the object I Remain Very truly Your obt srvt Bashaw Trower Shelbyville Illinois His Excelency Gov Richard Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Dr Bashaw Trower Shelbyville Ills 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/db8bd7d511da958ec17789ce18b69015.pdf 9166d671bceaa1f533153e27901f433c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago April 27, 1861 To His Excellency Gov Yates DearSir I understand that Mr J G True of this City, (one of the original Zouaves), will be an applicant for the appointment of Commissary of the Zouave Regiment when formed. Mr. True is not only a Soldier but a Gentlemen Every way qualified for the position, and his appointment would not only give Universal satisfaction to the Officers and Men of the Regiment with whom he is a great favourite, but to a large number of our prominent Citizens Yours Respectfully Wm. L. Church <hr /> I fully concur in the within N. B. Judd I unite cordially in the application Jas. W. Sheahan Ditto here! Appoint him, and it will be all right. Andrew Shuman, Editor Journal I have known Mr True for Some years.-A more admirable appointment could not be made nor one more gratifying to the citizens of Chicago [J. S.?] Fitch 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William L. Church to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500187 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. Chicago April 27, 1861 To His Excellency Gov Yates DearSir I understand that Mr J G True of this City, (one of the original Zouaves), will be an applicant for the appointment of Commissary of the Zouave Regiment when formed. Mr. True is not only a Soldier but a Gentlemen Every way qualified for the position, and his appointment would not only give Universal satisfaction to the Officers and Men of the Regiment with whom he is a great favourite, but to a large number of our prominent Citizens Yours Respectfully Wm. L. Church <hr /> I fully concur in the within N. B. Judd I unite cordially in the application Jas. W. Sheahan Ditto here! Appoint him, and it will be all right. Andrew Shuman, Editor Journal I have known Mr True for Some years.-A more admirable appointment could not be made nor one more gratifying to the citizens of Chicago [J. S.?] Fitch 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/c92b35861ecfe4ebd86f37cd309be689.pdf ba2a062d826c7c9b1eec35f9276b2b05 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Macomb Ills. April 27th 1861 Gov. Yates - Dear Sir - I would like a "chance in" with a company under the bill before the Legislature if the thing is possible. Will there be a "ghost of a chance"? Yours Very Truly L. H. Waters <hr /> Hon L. H. Waters For Military appt 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource L. H. Waters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500188 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. Macomb Ills. April 27th 1861 Gov. Yates - Dear Sir - I would like a "chance in" with a company under the bill before the Legislature if the thing is possible. Will there be a "ghost of a chance"? Yours Very Truly L. H. Waters <hr /> Hon L. H. Waters For Military appt 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/2b8308020d1be27f650ce99ae5d3e8d2.pdf bc4d696da83b55848698b125e9d0985a 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Daniel Arter to Lyman Trumbull Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500189 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/d6e5e82bb86890af2a1a99ee6ee5c260.pdf 3b76381b55a5ae59e68670647478f34c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Centralia Ap 28th /61 Mr Yates; Honorable Sir: You possible may think this rather a strange communication to recieve from a lady; nevertheless, I hope, nay, I know; that you will know how to apreciate it. I am one that has never been content with life; The chains of custom are galling my nerves, The rust is eating at my heart I long for the freedom with which man alone is blessed. For years I have sought oppertunities of doing some thing for the good of my fellow creaturs; but have as yet accomplished but little, I have grown tired of a life of do-nothing, and had rather die than live on the useless being I am. Now when such excitement is known in our once quiet land; when it is the duty of every one to give a helping <hr /> hand, not alone the strong man, but every patriotic heart will pant to be with them. Every true, and noble heart will be moved by the deep, holy emotions of the soul: My blood seems to scorch my veins when I see troops marching through the land preparing for the battlefield; I feel that I can no longer remain inactive; So to your excelency, the Governor of Illinois I now tender my service; I give up all that is dear on earth to serve in this great and glorious cause. Yea I would yield up my life, if need be. I will accept the smallest place, only let me have the knowledge that I am doing work for my country. I know no fear, the roaring of the canon is music to my ears, the falling shot would be to me as drops of rain from heaven. Mine is the hand that could wield the sword, fire the cannon, or bring water to cool the fevorish lips of the dieing; bathe the temples, and bind up the bleeding wounds. There is no reason <hr /> for me to stay at home; I will go where ever called to go, I care not wheither. Do not refuse my solicitations for I cannot remain at home when I think there is work calling for me. I presume I have said sufficient for you to understand my feelings and also what my wishes are; and I hope that you will respect them far enough to make a speedy reply. Patiently hopeing to hear from you soon, I have the pleasure of remaining Yours most Truly Miss T M Wallace <hr /> Miss F. M. Wallace Tender of Services an'd 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 T. M. Wallace to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500190 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. Centralia Ap 28th /61 Mr Yates; Honorable Sir: You possible may think this rather a strange communication to recieve from a lady; nevertheless, I hope, nay, I know; that you will know how to apreciate it. I am one that has never been content with life; The chains of custom are galling my nerves, The rust is eating at my heart I long for the freedom with which man alone is blessed. For years I have sought oppertunities of doing some thing for the good of my fellow creaturs; but have as yet accomplished but little, I have grown tired of a life of do-nothing, and had rather die than live on the useless being I am. Now when such excitement is known in our once quiet land; when it is the duty of every one to give a helping <hr /> hand, not alone the strong man, but every patriotic heart will pant to be with them. Every true, and noble heart will be moved by the deep, holy emotions of the soul: My blood seems to scorch my veins when I see troops marching through the land preparing for the battlefield; I feel that I can no longer remain inactive; So to your excelency, the Governor of Illinois I now tender my service; I give up all that is dear on earth to serve in this great and glorious cause. Yea I would yield up my life, if need be. I will accept the smallest place, only let me have the knowledge that I am doing work for my country. I know no fear, the roaring of the canon is music to my ears, the falling shot would be to me as drops of rain from heaven. Mine is the hand that could wield the sword, fire the cannon, or bring water to cool the fevorish lips of the dieing; bathe the temples, and bind up the bleeding wounds. There is no reason <hr /> for me to stay at home; I will go where ever called to go, I care not wheither. Do not refuse my solicitations for I cannot remain at home when I think there is work calling for me. I presume I have said sufficient for you to understand my feelings and also what my wishes are; and I hope that you will respect them far enough to make a speedy reply. Patiently hopeing to hear from you soon, I have the pleasure of remaining Yours most Truly Miss T M Wallace <hr /> Miss F. M. Wallace Tender of Services an'd 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/718026e392871294db1eee613f71044d.pdf 592820cfb10474271b11317f294f8ce6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Marengo Ills April 25th/61 To his Excellency Richard Yates; Dear Sir I hereby offer myself as a chaplain in the Illinois volunteers or in any other service in which I may be needed or can be of use in the maintenance of our Government. I am a member of the Baptist denomination & a pastor of one of its largest churches. I shall be happy to furnish testimonials from the leading men in our denomination and of leading citizens in my county (McHenry) I am unmarried and twenty seven years of age and am <hr /> ready to answer any call made upon me in the service above indicated My address is Marengo McHenry Co Illinois Very respectfully Your humble servant, D. E. Halteman <hr /> Rev D. E. Halteman Chaplain appt asked ans'd 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource David E. Halteman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500191 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. Marengo Ills April 25th/61 To his Excellency Richard Yates; Dear Sir I hereby offer myself as a chaplain in the Illinois volunteers or in any other service in which I may be needed or can be of use in the maintenance of our Government. I am a member of the Baptist denomination & a pastor of one of its largest churches. I shall be happy to furnish testimonials from the leading men in our denomination and of leading citizens in my county (McHenry) I am unmarried and twenty seven years of age and am <hr /> ready to answer any call made upon me in the service above indicated My address is Marengo McHenry Co Illinois Very respectfully Your humble servant, D. E. Halteman <hr /> Rev D. E. Halteman Chaplain appt asked ans'd 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/8a4f2967bed557d91b2f32c8d4689ec1.pdf 6411ab60359bf5a8d541e05b3a7aec3c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. April 28th 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois: Dear Sir Your esteemed favor of the 20th inst. together with your kind letter to President Lincoln have just been received - for all of which permit me to return my warmest thanks. As one good turn deserves another I am about to submit a proposition to you - which possibly you may consider as imprudent on my part - nevertheless I have the vanity or boldness to make it - which is, to solicit your aid and co operation - by way of recommendation of me to the favorable consideration of the President for the appointment of Brigadier General from Illinois in the service of the Government. Now this important appointment is soon to confered upon a citizen of our State (probably through the exercise of your influence) and the question is "who shall be the man"? I am informed that there are several applicants for the post - all no doubt good and true men, and in all probability - younger than myself - and whoever the successful applicant may be - if he is a comparatively young man (like yourself) will, if he is lucky - in imitation of Genl Shields - aspire to the highest seats in the highest councils of the State and nation. My age, and other weighty reasons, would preclude my aspiring to fill high (political) stations - destined to be filled by yourself and others. I am induced to make this application, relying on my own <hr /> merits - and I think I know you well enough to believe that you would not recommend me - unless you thought me worthy. Others may present superior claims upon yourself, the President and the State. I will, with your permission, state my humble pretentions. I was born on the 22nd day of February 1805 - consequently I am now fifty-six years old, to old to serve in the ranks, but not to old to serve my state and country in an other capacity. I went to Ills in 1833. I resided for some time in the town of Louisiania Pike Co Mo - and while there received a staff appointment from Govr Boggs - in the service of the state - with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel - a short time before the war broke out in relation to the boundary line between Mo and the then Territory of Iowa, and contributed some little toward the peaceful settlement of that difficulty. - In 1836 I purchased the "old Mill" property on Sugar Creek in Schuyler County - where (with the exception of 4 or 5 years in Minnesota) I have resided ever since. In 1844, I served as a delegate in the Baltimore convention which nominated Mr Clay for the Presidency. In the Spring of 1846, I was offered the Whig nomination for Congress in the 5th district, but declined in favor of our old friend Dr van deventer. - At the State Convention in Peoria (1846) I was waited upon by a committee consisting of Alfred Dutch, Saml A. Clift & others - and solicited to acept of the Whig nomination for Govr - which I declined, - and it was, upon my suggestion that Mr Killpatrick was put in nomination. I, however, afterwards consented that my name might go upon the ticket for Lieut Govr - In 1847, I was the Whig candidate against Richardson for the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Judge Douglas. I was in Philadelphia at the time of the meeting of the National Whig Convention in 1848. It was found that on the morning of the meeting <hr /> of the Convention a vacancy existed in the delegation - and I was elected to fill said vacancy over Hon. A. Lincoln, Dr Rouse of Peoria, John Tilson Esqr of Quincy & others - In 1849, I was appointed by Genl Taylor [illegible] of the Law office at Stillwater Minnesota and reappointed by President Fillmore in 1850. In the fall of the same year I was nominated by a Whig convention of Minnesota as a candidate for delegate to Congress but declined. In the fall of 1852 I was elected a member of the Minnesota legislature and served one year, and in the fall of 1853 returned to my old residence on Sugar Creek. In 1856 I was a member of of the Republican state convention at Bloomington and was appointed to the Republican National Convention at Philadelphia - and was the first member thereof to suggest and put in nomination the Hon. A. Lincoln as a candidate for the Vice Presidency I was a delegate from my county to the Republican State Convention at Decatur in 1860 and was appointed alternate delegate to the Hon O. H. Browning for the state at large - to the national convention at Chicago. I am now in the service of the U.S. as a high private in the ranks of Genl Jim Lane's company of "Frontier Rangers", raised to guard the Presidents House and the Capital generally: - we have had fine times in drilling and camping in the East Room &c. This will account for my not being with you as a volunteer - in the ranks - if not otherwise. I did not wish to evince a disposition to leave home while danger threatened - before the troops of the North & West came in. They are now coming in and we expect to be discharged by the President in a few days. Having been honored beyond my merits with civil office and appointments in times of peace, I now respectfully ask to be permitted to serve my country in time of war, - pledging that the revolutionary <hr /> blood in my veins - nor the State I offer to serve - shall never be dishonored by me. Without intending to be tedious, I will close by saying that if you have not already made your recommendation for the appointment in question, and should deem it right to recommend me to the President - I need not add that you can always rely upon me to be your true friend in any event (political or otherwise) which may arise here after. Will you take the trouble to consult with Senator Dummer of Cass County - who has known me personally for more than twenty years - also with Col. Cyrus Edwards - Ex Gov Wood and others and if deemed best - please let friend Cassell draw up a short letter and have it signed by as many friends of the good cause as you may deem best - and have it forwarded to the President direct as soon as may be convenient. I suppose that Quincy will not ask for another appointment of Genl - as I learn from J. Grimshaw Esqr that you have appointed Govr Wood quarter master Genl. Will you be so kind as to ask friend Cassell to drop me line immediately after you decide what (if any) encouragement I may expect, as if nothing offers soon, I desire to return to my family - from whom I have been gone so long, and much desire to see. Very Truly Your obliged friend and obedient servant Nath'l Greene Wilcox File <hr /> Nathl Greene Wilcox Washington D.C. April 28 61 acknowledging the recpt of letter to Presdt Lincoln & returning thanks Soliciting aid & cooperation for the appt of Brig General 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nathaniel G. Wilcox to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500192 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 D.C. April 28th 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois: Dear Sir Your esteemed favor of the 20th inst. together with your kind letter to President Lincoln have just been received - for all of which permit me to return my warmest thanks. As one good turn deserves another I am about to submit a proposition to you - which possibly you may consider as imprudent on my part - nevertheless I have the vanity or boldness to make it - which is, to solicit your aid and co operation - by way of recommendation of me to the favorable consideration of the President for the appointment of Brigadier General from Illinois in the service of the Government. Now this important appointment is soon to confered upon a citizen of our State (probably through the exercise of your influence) and the question is "who shall be the man"? I am informed that there are several applicants for the post - all no doubt good and true men, and in all probability - younger than myself - and whoever the successful applicant may be - if he is a comparatively young man (like yourself) will, if he is lucky - in imitation of Genl Shields - aspire to the highest seats in the highest councils of the State and nation. My age, and other weighty reasons, would preclude my aspiring to fill high (political) stations - destined to be filled by yourself and others. I am induced to make this application, relying on my own <hr /> merits - and I think I know you well enough to believe that you would not recommend me - unless you thought me worthy. Others may present superior claims upon yourself, the President and the State. I will, with your permission, state my humble pretentions. I was born on the 22nd day of February 1805 - consequently I am now fifty-six years old, to old to serve in the ranks, but not to old to serve my state and country in an other capacity. I went to Ills in 1833. I resided for some time in the town of Louisiania Pike Co Mo - and while there received a staff appointment from Govr Boggs - in the service of the state - with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel - a short time before the war broke out in relation to the boundary line between Mo and the then Territory of Iowa, and contributed some little toward the peaceful settlement of that difficulty. - In 1836 I purchased the "old Mill" property on Sugar Creek in Schuyler County - where (with the exception of 4 or 5 years in Minnesota) I have resided ever since. In 1844, I served as a delegate in the Baltimore convention which nominated Mr Clay for the Presidency. In the Spring of 1846, I was offered the Whig nomination for Congress in the 5th district, but declined in favor of our old friend Dr van deventer. - At the State Convention in Peoria (1846) I was waited upon by a committee consisting of Alfred Dutch, Saml A. Clift & others - and solicited to acept of the Whig nomination for Govr - which I declined, - and it was, upon my suggestion that Mr Killpatrick was put in nomination. I, however, afterwards consented that my name might go upon the ticket for Lieut Govr - In 1847, I was the Whig candidate against Richardson for the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Judge Douglas. I was in Philadelphia at the time of the meeting of the National Whig Convention in 1848. It was found that on the morning of the meeting <hr /> of the Convention a vacancy existed in the delegation - and I was elected to fill said vacancy over Hon. A. Lincoln, Dr Rouse of Peoria, John Tilson Esqr of Quincy & others - In 1849, I was appointed by Genl Taylor [illegible] of the Law office at Stillwater Minnesota and reappointed by President Fillmore in 1850. In the fall of the same year I was nominated by a Whig convention of Minnesota as a candidate for delegate to Congress but declined. In the fall of 1852 I was elected a member of the Minnesota legislature and served one year, and in the fall of 1853 returned to my old residence on Sugar Creek. In 1856 I was a member of of the Republican state convention at Bloomington and was appointed to the Republican National Convention at Philadelphia - and was the first member thereof to suggest and put in nomination the Hon. A. Lincoln as a candidate for the Vice Presidency I was a delegate from my county to the Republican State Convention at Decatur in 1860 and was appointed alternate delegate to the Hon O. H. Browning for the state at large - to the national convention at Chicago. I am now in the service of the U.S. as a high private in the ranks of Genl Jim Lane's company of "Frontier Rangers", raised to guard the Presidents House and the Capital generally: - we have had fine times in drilling and camping in the East Room &c. This will account for my not being with you as a volunteer - in the ranks - if not otherwise. I did not wish to evince a disposition to leave home while danger threatened - before the troops of the North & West came in. They are now coming in and we expect to be discharged by the President in a few days. Having been honored beyond my merits with civil office and appointments in times of peace, I now respectfully ask to be permitted to serve my country in time of war, - pledging that the revolutionary <hr /> blood in my veins - nor the State I offer to serve - shall never be dishonored by me. Without intending to be tedious, I will close by saying that if you have not already made your recommendation for the appointment in question, and should deem it right to recommend me to the President - I need not add that you can always rely upon me to be your true friend in any event (political or otherwise) which may arise here after. Will you take the trouble to consult with Senator Dummer of Cass County - who has known me personally for more than twenty years - also with Col. Cyrus Edwards - Ex Gov Wood and others and if deemed best - please let friend Cassell draw up a short letter and have it signed by as many friends of the good cause as you may deem best - and have it forwarded to the President direct as soon as may be convenient. I suppose that Quincy will not ask for another appointment of Genl - as I learn from J. Grimshaw Esqr that you have appointed Govr Wood quarter master Genl. Will you be so kind as to ask friend Cassell to drop me line immediately after you decide what (if any) encouragement I may expect, as if nothing offers soon, I desire to return to my family - from whom I have been gone so long, and much desire to see. Very Truly Your obliged friend and obedient servant Nath'l Greene Wilcox File <hr /> Nathl Greene Wilcox Washington D.C. April 28 61 acknowledging the recpt of letter to Presdt Lincoln & returning thanks Soliciting aid & cooperation for the appt of Brig General 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/9de07174a00190b91a9ffdb3da0b60cc.pdf 9a4f199a3dc28066723ff720aae3acbe Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Lymann Tibbetts 4/29/61 With John B. Onstine letter 4/10/61 Du Page Co, Ills. 28th April 1861 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor and Commander in Chief of the Militia of the State of Illinois Dear Sir Allow me to introduce to your notice [as?] competent and every way worthy [illegible] appointment as Surgeon Should his Services be required dr. L. P. Tibbetts of DuPage County. The Doctor is a thorough Scholar and has had much practical and professional acquaintance with Anatomy Physiology and Surgery. He is a man of middle age good habits, energetic character, has [been?] accustomed to frontier and Camp life. I can recommend him as one who if employed will be very servicable to our brethren in arms, whether in camp to direct their habits or following close the Field of Action to alleviate their Sufferings. Most Respectfuly Yours, For the Stars and Stripes Forever H. Clay Childs Dr. L. P. Tibbetts Request for Surgeon appt [ans'd?] 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. Clay Childs to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500193 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 Lymann Tibbetts 4/29/61 With John B. Onstine letter 4/10/61 Du Page Co, Ills. 28th April 1861 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor and Commander in Chief of the Militia of the State of Illinois Dear Sir Allow me to introduce to your notice [as?] competent and every way worthy [illegible] appointment as Surgeon Should his Services be required dr. L. P. Tibbetts of DuPage County. The Doctor is a thorough Scholar and has had much practical and professional acquaintance with Anatomy Physiology and Surgery. He is a man of middle age good habits, energetic character, has [been?] accustomed to frontier and Camp life. I can recommend him as one who if employed will be very servicable to our brethren in arms, whether in camp to direct their habits or following close the Field of Action to alleviate their Sufferings. Most Respectfuly Yours, For the Stars and Stripes Forever H. Clay Childs Dr. L. P. Tibbetts Request for Surgeon appt [ans'd?] 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/0ad04599335afd97fa50179f1ec2f33b.pdf c6d9512c4a65a9a526f820d0e0b90fa9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bluffdale Greene Co Ills April 24th 1861 Gov. Yates, Sir; I write to ask a favor of you, being a good Republican myself from the very beginning, and wishing no office whatever - I write to ask that you will give my Brother Dr. W. A. J. Russell of Hamilton Hancock County, an appointment as Surgeon or Assistant Surgeon in some one of the Regiments going from this State. My brother graduated at the Iowa State University about seven years ago, is very skillful in his profession, is about 35 years of age. Two of us have already "joined the army" and would like to have the third. We are you will recollect sons of "old John of Bluffdale" whose pen has ever zealously worked in the cause of the Rep. party. Two of us are lawyers and one an M.D. I refer you to E. L. Baker of the Journal C. M. Smith, Merchant, of your city. Yours &c Spencer G. Russell <hr /> S. G. Russell Recommending his Brother for surgeon answered May 14th 61 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Spencer G. Russell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500194 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. Bluffdale Greene Co Ills April 24th 1861 Gov. Yates, Sir; I write to ask a favor of you, being a good Republican myself from the very beginning, and wishing no office whatever - I write to ask that you will give my Brother Dr. W. A. J. Russell of Hamilton Hancock County, an appointment as Surgeon or Assistant Surgeon in some one of the Regiments going from this State. My brother graduated at the Iowa State University about seven years ago, is very skillful in his profession, is about 35 years of age. Two of us have already "joined the army" and would like to have the third. We are you will recollect sons of "old John of Bluffdale" whose pen has ever zealously worked in the cause of the Rep. party. Two of us are lawyers and one an M.D. I refer you to E. L. Baker of the Journal C. M. Smith, Merchant, of your city. Yours &c Spencer G. Russell <hr /> S. G. Russell Recommending his Brother for surgeon answered May 14th 61 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/33efa90cb6b3a1dbd8a737a361f900af.pdf ff29cd1ec90be1f35ad6e915696022aa Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Harrisburg Saline Co Ill Ap 29, 1861 Your Excellence Gov yates Having an interest in our countries cause under the now existing circumstances, and having learned that there is a want of arms. I present you with the moddle of a formidable weapon of warfare with which the little republic of Switzerland twice gained or successfully defended her liberties. My object in presenting this weapon is to consult your views as to the propriety of preparing a number of the same for the Government trops. Experience has proved that the strong armed and undiciplined soldier can do more in close combat than with any other <hr /> and will even put to flight or death the most experianced Swordsman. Should your Excellence be persuaded that this weapon would be of use at this time upon your recomendation a greate number can be prepared in a short time at a very trifling expense. My home and office is at Evansville, Indiana, but am temporary here superintending this Court House of Saline County Yours respectfully J K Frick Architect <hr /> J.K. Frick- With present of Swiss Pike- 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. K. Frick to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500195 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. Harrisburg Saline Co Ill Ap 29, 1861 Your Excellence Gov yates Having an interest in our countries cause under the now existing circumstances, and having learned that there is a want of arms. I present you with the moddle of a formidable weapon of warfare with which the little republic of Switzerland twice gained or successfully defended her liberties. My object in presenting this weapon is to consult your views as to the propriety of preparing a number of the same for the Government trops. Experience has proved that the strong armed and undiciplined soldier can do more in close combat than with any other <hr /> and will even put to flight or death the most experianced Swordsman. Should your Excellence be persuaded that this weapon would be of use at this time upon your recomendation a greate number can be prepared in a short time at a very trifling expense. My home and office is at Evansville, Indiana, but am temporary here superintending this Court House of Saline County Yours respectfully J K Frick Architect <hr /> J.K. Frick- With present of Swiss Pike- 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/d7b300f278e24296774b99bc8e452d94.pdf aaba266127bbc239cd8d919c641cd79c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rockford Apr 27/61 To Hon S A Hurlburt Dear Sir I have offered my services to Gov. Yates as an instructor of Tactics, and have refered to you as to my character only. If you can see him please say what you can in my favor, on the basis that I am a graduate of the Military University at Norwich Vermont. Recd instructions from Capt Alden Partridge & Gen T. B. Ransom. I afterwards taught three years in a military school in N.C. and one year in the Norwich University Vt. having full charge of the Military departments I was then considered number one. We have two fine Cos raised here. I soon will have a third besides the one already sent off. These I am drilling. <hr /> We are anticipating [a real call.?] in a few days. Respectfully Yours S M Preston <hr /> S. M. Preston I recommend Mr Preston as Competent for the Situation S A Hurlburt Hon S A Hurlburt 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 S. M. Preston to Stephen A. Hurlbut Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500196 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. Rockford Apr 27/61 To Hon S A Hurlburt Dear Sir I have offered my services to Gov. Yates as an instructor of Tactics, and have refered to you as to my character only. If you can see him please say what you can in my favor, on the basis that I am a graduate of the Military University at Norwich Vermont. Recd instructions from Capt Alden Partridge & Gen T. B. Ransom. I afterwards taught three years in a military school in N.C. and one year in the Norwich University Vt. having full charge of the Military departments I was then considered number one. We have two fine Cos raised here. I soon will have a third besides the one already sent off. These I am drilling. <hr /> We are anticipating [a real call.?] in a few days. Respectfully Yours S M Preston <hr /> S. M. Preston I recommend Mr Preston as Competent for the Situation S A Hurlburt Hon S A Hurlburt 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/8fdff5949e03ff829a09c9d38a475390.pdf ae4326d034df9a49661fdfd398a5290a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago April 29th 1861 Hon. Richard Yates Commander in Chief My Dear Sir: Your kind favor of the 25th has been received for which please accept my warmest regards. I notice, by the bill which has passed the House you have the power to appoint surgeons. I desire, still, to be considered an applicant for the post of Surgeon of one of the Regiments in Illinois. Should you deem it proper to give me a commission I should prefer a Chicago Regiment I Remain as ever Your Obt Servant S.C. Blake <hr /> Dr. S. C. Blake Surgeon's appt asked for an'd before reipt 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. C. Blake to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500197 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. Chicago April 29th 1861 Hon. Richard Yates Commander in Chief My Dear Sir: Your kind favor of the 25th has been received for which please accept my warmest regards. I notice, by the bill which has passed the House you have the power to appoint surgeons. I desire, still, to be considered an applicant for the post of Surgeon of one of the Regiments in Illinois. Should you deem it proper to give me a commission I should prefer a Chicago Regiment I Remain as ever Your Obt Servant S.C. Blake <hr /> Dr. S. C. Blake Surgeon's appt asked for an'd before reipt 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/9c96a73e2731c7a32897ebe8d6a1f840.pdf 15443ddbe9e6e8ca36dac69839f00db9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Private) Laclede Linn Co. Mo. April 29th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir: Although not personally acquainted with you, yet I have from boyhood - through our mutual friends the Browns of Jacksonville - heard "Dick Yates" often favorably spoken of as a Ken tuckian. As a brother Kentuckian I write you, and beg an answer - which shall be strictly private, or public as you may designate. The descendant of two Revolutionary grand sires, one of whom fought the British in Va & the other the Indians, with Bern, in Ky, I allow no man to excell me in devotion to the union, as cemented by the blood of our fathers; and yet I am what you call a Secefsion ist. Let me give you the reasons briefly. And in spea king for myself remember that it is the opinion of tens of thousands as true union hearts, in the border states, as [illegible]. We do not justify the secefsion of the Cotton States. Had the south remained with us Lincoln would have been powerlefs. But we believe he has seized on this rash act as a pretext for waging the "impofsible conflict" and that our only hope is an United South. If we believed that Mr Lincoln intended no infringement of our Con stitutional rights in slave property - that he intended to enforce the Constitution & the laws only, North as well as <hr /> South, Secefsion would not have a corporals guard in the border States. We know he has made many broad declarations to that effect; but when we remem ber that in '58 he said "This country cannot remain half slave half free". That is, that it could not endure as our fathers made it. That "nothing would satisfy his party but to see slavery in a procefs of ultimate extinction." That "no man hates slavery more than I do". Well if he hates it as bad as the ultra Abolitionists he is ready to over ride the Constitution to abolish it. When we remember that since his election he has pointed to those speeches & gave them as a basis of his policy & worst of all when we see that, he, the sworn defender of the Cons titution, has appointed hundreds Ultra-Abolitionists to office who are implacable enemies of that consti tution & who will not obey it, so far as slavery is concerned. And lastly when we saw that your party in Congrefs sneered & scorned at the efforts of Doug las Crittenden & others for compromise & that now the Administration is plunging the country in an unholy war that can never cement the Union as one of free people: but may do so as a despo tic government, what can we believe but that the North intends waging the "impofsible conflict" even to the extermination of us. With these views, that is, that Mr Lincoln has <hr /> disrupted the government & that his party, a powerful majority, have got the reigns and intend over riding the Constitutional rights of the South, can you blame us for saying you are the true secessionists & that we will defend ourselves from your aggrefsions? If Mr Lincoln could satisfy the border states that he did not intend this he would not have a cor perals guard to fight among us : and then if your party would only give a compromise equivalent to Crittendens - by which practically you would not lose an inch of territory to slavery - you would raise up a union party in the Seceded states that would bring them back in two years without a drop of blood But you say you cant do this without yielding from principle. Did not our forefathers yield principles & interest to form our Union? Was it not the work of compromise? And now my dear Sir is it not the work of patriotism & of mercy & of manlinefs, for the powerful party to forbear and save the Union from such horrors as the world has never witnefsed? I am told the cry in your state is to be turned loose on the south "& blood [Bleed?]". We here have no desire to invade Illinois & lay waste your beautiful country but we are ready to protect it from an invading enemy. Then let us as brothers do every thing to prevent blood <hr /> shed - give the excited passions of both sides time to subside and try and save our beloved country. Did you ever have a fight with a brother? If so I know you are heartily ashamed of it now & see the folly of the act. With my truly ardent wishes for peace & unity - I am my Dear Sir Respectfully Your fellow Citizen N. W. Harris <hr /> N.W. Harris Mo Secession Letter ans'd 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 N. W. Harris to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500198 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. (Private) Laclede Linn Co. Mo. April 29th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir: Although not personally acquainted with you, yet I have from boyhood - through our mutual friends the Browns of Jacksonville - heard "Dick Yates" often favorably spoken of as a Ken tuckian. As a brother Kentuckian I write you, and beg an answer - which shall be strictly private, or public as you may designate. The descendant of two Revolutionary grand sires, one of whom fought the British in Va & the other the Indians, with Bern, in Ky, I allow no man to excell me in devotion to the union, as cemented by the blood of our fathers; and yet I am what you call a Secefsion ist. Let me give you the reasons briefly. And in spea king for myself remember that it is the opinion of tens of thousands as true union hearts, in the border states, as [illegible]. We do not justify the secefsion of the Cotton States. Had the south remained with us Lincoln would have been powerlefs. But we believe he has seized on this rash act as a pretext for waging the "impofsible conflict" and that our only hope is an United South. If we believed that Mr Lincoln intended no infringement of our Con stitutional rights in slave property - that he intended to enforce the Constitution & the laws only, North as well as <hr /> South, Secefsion would not have a corporals guard in the border States. We know he has made many broad declarations to that effect; but when we remem ber that in '58 he said "This country cannot remain half slave half free". That is, that it could not endure as our fathers made it. That "nothing would satisfy his party but to see slavery in a procefs of ultimate extinction." That "no man hates slavery more than I do". Well if he hates it as bad as the ultra Abolitionists he is ready to over ride the Constitution to abolish it. When we remember that since his election he has pointed to those speeches & gave them as a basis of his policy & worst of all when we see that, he, the sworn defender of the Cons titution, has appointed hundreds Ultra-Abolitionists to office who are implacable enemies of that consti tution & who will not obey it, so far as slavery is concerned. And lastly when we saw that your party in Congrefs sneered & scorned at the efforts of Doug las Crittenden & others for compromise & that now the Administration is plunging the country in an unholy war that can never cement the Union as one of free people: but may do so as a despo tic government, what can we believe but that the North intends waging the "impofsible conflict" even to the extermination of us. With these views, that is, that Mr Lincoln has <hr /> disrupted the government & that his party, a powerful majority, have got the reigns and intend over riding the Constitutional rights of the South, can you blame us for saying you are the true secessionists & that we will defend ourselves from your aggrefsions? If Mr Lincoln could satisfy the border states that he did not intend this he would not have a cor perals guard to fight among us : and then if your party would only give a compromise equivalent to Crittendens - by which practically you would not lose an inch of territory to slavery - you would raise up a union party in the Seceded states that would bring them back in two years without a drop of blood But you say you cant do this without yielding from principle. Did not our forefathers yield principles & interest to form our Union? Was it not the work of compromise? And now my dear Sir is it not the work of patriotism & of mercy & of manlinefs, for the powerful party to forbear and save the Union from such horrors as the world has never witnefsed? I am told the cry in your state is to be turned loose on the south "& blood [Bleed?]". We here have no desire to invade Illinois & lay waste your beautiful country but we are ready to protect it from an invading enemy. Then let us as brothers do every thing to prevent blood <hr /> shed - give the excited passions of both sides time to subside and try and save our beloved country. Did you ever have a fight with a brother? If so I know you are heartily ashamed of it now & see the folly of the act. With my truly ardent wishes for peace & unity - I am my Dear Sir Respectfully Your fellow Citizen N. W. Harris <hr /> N.W. Harris Mo Secession Letter ans'd 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/d52b16ef1ae9ab64ed01ab2d407042ce.pdf 4c0686c1c9568336216a9ff7a88527a2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cottage Hill Du Page Co Ill April 29th 1861 To Hon Richard Yates Governor & Commander in Chief of the Militia State of Illinois Dear Sir I hereby tender my services to fill any vacancy that now exists or may in future occur in your Surgical Corps. I graduated in NYCity in 1852. Since that time have been in the active duties of the profession. You will please find inclosed two letters from friends. I send no reccommendations from Medical men because I am informed that you have app ointed a Corps of Medical Men to examine applicants for the appointment of Surgeon in the Army And as such men will probably rely upon the Examination, to decide whether a man is competant to fill an office with honor to himself and safety to those under his care; rather than upon the opinion of other men whom might be personal friends of the applicant I deem it most proper to omit them entirely, but shall hold myself in readinefs to appear before your medical Corps when ever your honor may favor me with an appointment Most Respectfully Lyman P. Tibbetts 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Lyman P. Tibbetts to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500199 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. Cottage Hill Du Page Co Ill April 29th 1861 To Hon Richard Yates Governor & Commander in Chief of the Militia State of Illinois Dear Sir I hereby tender my services to fill any vacancy that now exists or may in future occur in your Surgical Corps. I graduated in NYCity in 1852. Since that time have been in the active duties of the profession. You will please find inclosed two letters from friends. I send no reccommendations from Medical men because I am informed that you have app ointed a Corps of Medical Men to examine applicants for the appointment of Surgeon in the Army And as such men will probably rely upon the Examination, to decide whether a man is competant to fill an office with honor to himself and safety to those under his care; rather than upon the opinion of other men whom might be personal friends of the applicant I deem it most proper to omit them entirely, but shall hold myself in readinefs to appear before your medical Corps when ever your honor may favor me with an appointment Most Respectfully Lyman P. Tibbetts 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/b499a02164a5b2c1a8461e91663fa3de.pdf 1a97ff935d8c02e66201071806288a8d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago April 29th 1861 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir I understand by Dr George Coatsworth that he desires to obtain a commission as Surgeon in the Illinois Militia for the War. I have known Dr. Coatsworth for a long time and can assure you that he is a high toned gentleman, a scholar and an able and thoroughly qualified physician and surgeon. Dr C. has had Military hospital experience and would make a valuable acquisition to the medical corps of our Army. I believe that should you deem it proper to give him a commission you will never have reasons to regret it. I remain as ever Your Obt Servant S. C. Blake <hr /> Dr S. C. Blake Recommending Dr Coatsworth Not to be ans'd ans'd 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. C. Blake to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500200 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. Chicago April 29th 1861 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir I understand by Dr George Coatsworth that he desires to obtain a commission as Surgeon in the Illinois Militia for the War. I have known Dr. Coatsworth for a long time and can assure you that he is a high toned gentleman, a scholar and an able and thoroughly qualified physician and surgeon. Dr C. has had Military hospital experience and would make a valuable acquisition to the medical corps of our Army. I believe that should you deem it proper to give him a commission you will never have reasons to regret it. I remain as ever Your Obt Servant S. C. Blake <hr /> Dr S. C. Blake Recommending Dr Coatsworth Not to be ans'd ans'd 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