PROPOSALS FOR A LOAN OF $1,000,000. [OFFICIAL.] SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, MAY 25, 1861.
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Treasurer of the State of Illinois, in the City of Springfield, Illinois, until 12 o'clock noon on the twenty-fifth day of June, 1861, and at the American Exchange Bank, in the City of New-York, until 12 o'clock noon on the first day of July, 1861, for One Million Dollars of the Stock of the State of Illinois, to be issued in accordance with an act of the Legislature, entitled 'An act creating a war fund and to provide for auditing all accounts and disbursements arising under the call for volunteers," approved May 2, 1861. The stock thus issued to be reimbursed at the pleasure of the state after the year of our Lord 1879, in the City of New-York, to bear interest at the rate of six percent per annum from the first day of July, 1861. Interest payable in the City of New-York, and to consist of bonds payable to bearer with semi-annual interest coupons attached, payable on the first Mondays of January and July of each year, in amounts as follows, to wit:
Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars in bonds of one hundred dollars each. Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars in bonds of five hundred dollars each, and five hundred thousand dollars in bonds of one thousand dollars each.
The proposals must state the sum offered for each hundred dollars of stock, and the denominations of stock bid for, and must be unconditional without reference to the offers. One percent of the amount offered must be deposited with some bank in the City of Springfield, Illinois, or in the City of Chicago, Illinois, or in the City of New-York, and a certificate showing such deposit must accompany the offer, subject to the order of the Treasurer of the State of Illinois, said certificates to be returned in case the offerings are not accepted.
The persons whose bids are accepted will be required to deposit the amount thereof with the Treasurer of the State of Illinois, at his office in the City of Springfield, Illinois, or at the American Exchange Bank, in the City of New York, subject to his order, within five days after the acceptance of their bids, at which time the bonds will be ready for deliver; the place where the offerings are accepted to be the place of deposit and the delivery of the bonds, unless otherwise specified in the bids. The right is reserved to reject any and all of the bids, if considered necessary to protect or promote the interests of the State.
The proposals must be sealed and addressed, William Butler, Treasurer, Springfield, Ill. "Proposals for Loan, 1861." or William Butler, Treasurer of State of Illinois, at the American Exchange Bank, New-York. "Proposals for Loan, 1861."
RICHARD YATES, Governor of the State of Illinois. JESSE K. DUBOIS, Auditor. WILLIAM BUTLER, Treasurer
Compliments of The Authors [handwritten]
25 Prize Songs
Thou art so near and yet so far 3 1/2
Lo, Offer Thee this hand 2 1/2
Where are the Friends of my Youth...
Origin of the Harp...
Uncle Abe's Rebellious Boys...
Do they think of me at home 2 1/2
John Anderson My Jo...
Oh Charming May...
Bonnie Dun Dee...
Chicago. Published by H.M. Higgins 117 Randolph St.
Most cordially dedicated to Dr. E.G. Leach, of Boston, Mass. 3
"Uncle Abe" and the Rebellious Boys. A humorous Chant.
Poetry (?) and Music by T.M. Watson. of the Continental Vocalists.
Tenor.
When "Uncle Abe" took a four years lease of "Uncle Sam's Farm", he found a host of rebellious boys on the trees stealing apples,
Alto.
Air.
When "Uncle Abe" took a four years lease of "Uncle Sam's Farm", he found a host of rebellious boys on the trees stealing apples,
Bass.
Seeing the injury they were doing, he most respectfully requested them to come down;
Seeing the injury they were doing, he most respectfully requested them to come down;
Entered according to Act of Congress A.D. 1863 by H.M. Higgins, in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Northern District of Illinois.
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Upon hearing his solicitation, the saucy blockheads told him plainly they would not.
Upon hearing his solicitation, the saucy blockheads told him plainly they would not.
So without taking off his white kid gloves, he commenced throwing at them a quantity of turf and grass;
(Spoken. Woht you, said "Uncle Abe?" then I'll make you come down.)
So without taking off his white kid gloves he commenced throwing at them a quantity of turf and grass;
This only made the rebels laugh, to that that "Uncle Abe" should pretend to frighten them down with grass only.
This only made the rebels laugh, to think that "Uncle Abe" should pretend to frighten them down with grass only.
"Uncle Abe" and the rebellious boys.
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I must try what virtue there is in stones.
(Spoken. Well! Well! confound you, said "Uncle Abe," if neither words nor grass will do;)
I must try what virtue there is in stones.
so he has taken off his white kid gloves, and is going to pelt them hertily with tones, until the rascals hasten down from the trees and beg the old man's pardon.
If mild words, and gentle means, fail to reclaim
So he has taken off his white kid gloves, and is going to pelt them hertily with stones, until the rascals hasten down from the trees and beg the old man's pardon.
If mild words, and gentle means, fail to reclaim
the wicked, They must be dealt with in a more severe manner.
the wicked, They must be dealt with in a more severe manner.
"Uncle Abe" and the rebellious boys.
Centralia Ills
Aug 25th 1862
Hon Govenor Yates
Dr Sir; We have in our city quite a no of rabid Secesh: and among the leading is one "James I. Logan:" who is also a member of the order of "K.G.C." Last week Monday; he found out that there was to be some arrests made below here. and sent a messenger 40, odd miles south, on a fleet horse. to put them on their gard;
And yesterday, while the train (with the Secesh prisoners) was stoping here he read to them from the St Louis "Republican" an article in regard to the strength and defences of Fort Donaldson: and told them it would be very easy to retake it: and then push a force across the Ohio, and infest the Southern part of this State: with Guirillas: the same as Missouri: These are plain facts which cannot be denied. I would refer you as proof for what
I say to E.N. Bates T.I. Johnson Dr Hallans Dr McCord, T.L. Parkinson James C. McKer Esq Stokes W L Gookins &c
I ask in the name of God: can't Something be done in such a case. I am Yours Resply
"Union forever"
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"Union Forever"
Centralia
Aug 25th/62
Has in his City quite a number of rabid Secesh among whom is one James I Logan of the K.G.C. Finds out their were to be arrests and sends a messenger to put them on their guard while the train with Secesh prisoners was waiting at the "Depot he reads them Secesh News and say's "that it will be an easy matter for Secesh to retake Ft Donelson. Asks in Gods name, that something may be done with this man. Gives references?
With John H. Burrows letter 10/3/63 with Francis A. McNeill 10/3/63
(Duplicate) Office Mississippi Squadron
Cairo, Ills., 18th Aug 1863
Sir Having passed the required examination for Actg Masters Mate in the U S Mississippi Squadron you will receive the appointment subject to the approval of Rear Admiral D D Porter Comdg Mississippi Squadron and the Hon Secretary of the Navy by presenting at this Office your certificate of discharge from the Army
Very Respectfully
A M Pennock
Fleet Captain & Comdt Naval Station
John H Burrows
Private Co K 111th Regt
Ill Volunteers
[Appr?]
Darin D Porter
[illegible illegible]
General Head Quarters, State of Illinois,
Adjutant General's Office.
Springfield, Jany 19th 1864.
Col James B. Fry
Provost Marshal General
Washington.
Colonel;
I have the honor respectfully to recommend that in case a change should be made in the Office of the Assistant Provost Marshal of the Eleventh Congressional District of this State that William Hunter, late Lieutenant Colonel of the 32nd Regiment Ills Volunteers, be appointed as such assistant Provost Marshal.
I remain, Sir,
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt.
Through
Lieut Col James Oakes,
A.A. Provost Marshal General
of Illinois.
Gov Yates
To
Col James B Fry P M G
Recommends William Hunter Late Lieut Col 32nd Ill Vol Inf to be made Asst Provost Marshal 11th Dist Illinois.
Head Quarters U.S. Forces
Munfordville. Ky. Aug. 20" 1863
This is to certify that John B. Wolf of 107th Regt. Ils.V. I. has been performing the duties of Post Adjut. of this place for near three months having entire control of the official matter of these Head Quarters and has performed the duty attached thereto with great accuracy and promptness. He is a young man of noble moral habits whose social qualities, sympathy and respect for those whomsoever he may meet has elicited the greatest esteem and love not only of those in army with him but the many citizens who have found his acquaintince. His thorough knowledge of military matters of various departments his familiarity with official reports truly entitles him to a higher position than a Leutenancy and it would be a personal favor to me and an honor to his State as well as a benefit to the service to have Mr. Wolf promoted at an early a date as possible
Very Respectfuly
Your Obt. Sert
C.S. Pennetaker
Col. 27" Ky V.Y.
Com'g Post
To His excellency
Gov. Yates of Illinois
with Robert Smith letter 9/26/61
with J. B. Randle letter 9/26/61
with Cyrus Edwards letter 9/27/61
Shurtleff College
Upper Alton Ill
Sep 27, 61
The undersigned take pleasure in Stating that we regard George Miller our townsman, as a man of good principles, correct habits and gentlemanly deportment - also as possessing more than ordinary business Capacity.
From the beginning of our political troubles he has given his hearty support to the government in its efforts to put down rebellion & preserve the Union. We do therefore most cordially recommend him as a Suitable person to be employed
by the Government, for any situation he may seek Connected with the Quarter Master's or Commissary's Department.
Daniel Read
Pres, S. College
Washington Leverett
Warren Leverett
George Miller Esqr
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