108 25 22278 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/436e6aa3508ea3f4cebf186f4e6ffd9e.pdf 019ae2453a0c28e17e76e43349010107 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 02 (January-February 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Receipt of Richard Yates to Catlin & Co Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500033 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 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0d6dd8c20421ef08c1d3c8cca2f9a1e5.pdf 1334a7bae69fe0b29aaf2d3939cd0613 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois To A. H. Worthen Dr To Services of Thos. A. Worthen from Dec. 1st 1860 to Feby 28 1861 3 months $100.00 The above is correct A. H. Worthen State Geologist <hr /> A. H. Worthen State Geologist Bills for Services 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 02 (January-February 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Receipt of State of Illinois to A. H. Worthen Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500035 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 of Illinois To A. H. Worthen Dr To Services of Thos. A. Worthen from Dec. 1st 1860 to Feby 28 1861 3 months $100.00 The above is correct A. H. Worthen State Geologist <hr /> A. H. Worthen State Geologist Bills for Services Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. 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Secession in Egypt To the Hon Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois I Would Reccommend to your notice to pay some attension to the Rebells in this End of the State, Some of them Say they are going to help Jeff Davis & others Say they going to hang cut throts & shoot every Republican in egypt they say it will be sport A killing the Republicans as they are scatiring, they have got a six pounder cannon belonging to the state Also fifty Stand of Arms which are scatered Among the people the canon is in the Charge of Kernell John Dougherty Rebellion is expected Every day ther are fifty side swords with officers swords April 16 union County Ills Respectfully yours they talk of doing the above With in three weeks of Less <hr /> Anonymous Secession in Egypt 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 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unknown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500119 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. Secession in Egypt To the Hon Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois I Would Reccommend to your notice to pay some attension to the Rebells in this End of the State, Some of them Say they are going to help Jeff Davis & others Say they going to hang cut throts & shoot every Republican in egypt they say it will be sport A killing the Republicans as they are scatiring, they have got a six pounder cannon belonging to the state Also fifty Stand of Arms which are scatered Among the people the canon is in the Charge of Kernell John Dougherty Rebellion is expected Every day ther are fifty side swords with officers swords April 16 union County Ills Respectfully yours they talk of doing the above With in three weeks of Less <hr /> Anonymous Secession in Egypt 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 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c29be65c7f166c060be0cb7292eaff8b.pdf 446a3022b5ed542accf85db0fa23fcaf 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 5, Folder 02 (December 25-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Proclamation Calling the Illinois Legislature into Special Session Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501116 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/afddd2b693f258b3681f6591820e483c.pdf 6c28fd01de9c260ab35fca201bc2ad17 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 5, Folder 02 (December 25-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Undated Civil War Notes/Reminiscences Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501117 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/dada4ef9133b3d151db68b0e0a562763.pdf 97b6891eb315b86c19700f6103e5f01d 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 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. Dixon Jr. to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501124 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/822f21f07f20782c3b063786592e87a1.pdf 3fe5fea3c61fcddcedd7a619fcaed3a2 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 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 R. W. Crothers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501125 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/972083e4bd0edab41283406e5c00ba35.pdf b41fec333d4b05d00e23d067494548ed 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 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 P. W. Fish to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501126 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6a488c8825e20fd91f33ccd82745d550.pdf 7ec7465726346caebd4fe737488138d1 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Petition of H. H. Houghton and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501127 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/238824b02aee8771f1bdc4067ecd9bda.pdf 4c040aa694af28f880ce1aba3fb98b30 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [1861] Fredericktown Mo Dear Sir, Some one has done me the courtesy to send me your last message which I have read with much concern I am astonished to see the high degree of loyalty to the Union the people of your State exhibit Since this war has begun had the people of the free States generally you would have healed all complaints with the border & adjoining States observed this same loyalty 2 years ago now I see the citizens of your State promptly execute the fugitive Slave law I suppose from the wholesome instructions that you give now my Dear Sir I have one favor to ask of you as Supreme Commander Politics as well as military to give from under your own hand & seal of office the right to 3 of our citizens to obtain their property [remaining?] at large in your State 7 persons of coulor fugitives from labor who left their owners between 20 July & 20 Sept 1859 Your humble Servant [had?] one also to get to your State but got killed in the process of capture by people of your State for the reward a gentleman of your State of high respectability told me he had no doubt that the Same persons who had a hand in taking men had a hand in persuading him a way this was Mr Harmon C Cole of Chester one of the persons who lost 3 succeeded twice in having the 3 boys put in jail <hr /> and both times win turned out before he could reach the place by the Abolitionist one of our neighbors heard of one of his in Sparta & went to a Hotel keeper and asked him if he would assist him he agreed readily so to do but took care to entertain both all night in different rooms only an [inch?] plank between their beds and our neighbor shot at the next morng when he left without his servant or any Inteligence of his where abouts this are the causes of compliant on the part of Mo & if your honor would issue a proclamtion to the citizens of Mo & other Slave States that have lost their Slaves in your State to come forward with the necessary proof undr the fugitive Slave act aided & assisted by your people when necessary Succession would be out in 10 days as all the old citizens generally do not desire sucession they rather keep quiet themselves & teach the young men to do so too now if your Honor has any power by the laws of your Own State to do this; by proclamation or by private permission you will please let your humble Servant know if such a thing under existing circumstances would be practible & legal in your State South East Mo lost in the Summer of 1857 – 79 of the most likely Servants that belonged to the South part of our State & only 2 [illegible] one of them came back of his own accord to a widow woman in Cape County our citizens would be glad to know if they could get them provided they can find them. As we have seen recently when your admin <hr /> istration promply delivered up 5 to Some Gentleman in St Louis county they have frequently heard of [theirs?] but for fear of exciteing the times decide it most prudent to desist & never will go without Some assurance from your Honor Please answer this at your earliest convenience & oblige Your Obt Servant NB It is thought by papers that Mr Blair has gone to Washington to supercede Mr. General Harney in command at the Barracks this the people are very much opposed to if you would rais your voice to Mr Lincoln in this you would do more good than any other men could of this; [twice?] Harney is quieting things Blair will increase the excitement will you not help to stay the hand of Trouble Yours for the Union & Peace <hr /> John M.Gholson A Missouri Letter About Slaves, Governor's message &c 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 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 John W. Gholson to [Richard Yates] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501128 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [1861] Fredericktown Mo Dear Sir, Some one has done me the courtesy to send me your last message which I have read with much concern I am astonished to see the high degree of loyalty to the Union the people of your State exhibit Since this war has begun had the people of the free States generally you would have healed all complaints with the border & adjoining States observed this same loyalty 2 years ago now I see the citizens of your State promptly execute the fugitive Slave law I suppose from the wholesome instructions that you give now my Dear Sir I have one favor to ask of you as Supreme Commander Politics as well as military to give from under your own hand & seal of office the right to 3 of our citizens to obtain their property [remaining?] at large in your State 7 persons of coulor fugitives from labor who left their owners between 20 July & 20 Sept 1859 Your humble Servant [had?] one also to get to your State but got killed in the process of capture by people of your State for the reward a gentleman of your State of high respectability told me he had no doubt that the Same persons who had a hand in taking men had a hand in persuading him a way this was Mr Harmon C Cole of Chester one of the persons who lost 3 succeeded twice in having the 3 boys put in jail <hr /> and both times win turned out before he could reach the place by the Abolitionist one of our neighbors heard of one of his in Sparta & went to a Hotel keeper and asked him if he would assist him he agreed readily so to do but took care to entertain both all night in different rooms only an [inch?] plank between their beds and our neighbor shot at the next morng when he left without his servant or any Inteligence of his where abouts this are the causes of compliant on the part of Mo & if your honor would issue a proclamtion to the citizens of Mo & other Slave States that have lost their Slaves in your State to come forward with the necessary proof undr the fugitive Slave act aided & assisted by your people when necessary Succession would be out in 10 days as all the old citizens generally do not desire sucession they rather keep quiet themselves & teach the young men to do so too now if your Honor has any power by the laws of your Own State to do this; by proclamation or by private permission you will please let your humble Servant know if such a thing under existing circumstances would be practible & legal in your State South East Mo lost in the Summer of 1857 – 79 of the most likely Servants that belonged to the South part of our State & only 2 [illegible] one of them came back of his own accord to a widow woman in Cape County our citizens would be glad to know if they could get them provided they can find them. As we have seen recently when your admin <hr /> istration promply delivered up 5 to Some Gentleman in St Louis county they have frequently heard of [theirs?] but for fear of exciteing the times decide it most prudent to desist & never will go without Some assurance from your Honor Please answer this at your earliest convenience & oblige Your Obt Servant NB It is thought by papers that Mr Blair has gone to Washington to supercede Mr. General Harney in command at the Barracks this the people are very much opposed to if you would rais your voice to Mr Lincoln in this you would do more good than any other men could of this; [twice?] Harney is quieting things Blair will increase the excitement will you not help to stay the hand of Trouble Yours for the Union & Peace <hr /> John M.Gholson A Missouri Letter About Slaves, Governor's message &c 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 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/da662c5624a3b730a522314790a9311c.pdf c97c700189c56e87063f39202b7c02d0 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Petition of William Hunter and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501129 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9f3ff1888943ebe9b8e47a6e84413ee0.pdf 97c6458226ed356d1fe687298aae2743 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Petition of P. S. Waters and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501130 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2b8fe140c427bd9df21405dbb9afbb37.pdf ce000ac32fe2da79cf2a5e0338cdd05b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [1861?] Washington D.C. My Dear Daughter I have just recd-- your letter: and I thank you for it -- it was very interesting to me and to Judge Kellogg to whom I showed it. -- I was very glad to learn that Ma was getting better and I hope by the time I return she will be well enough to come on East -- I guess I <hr /> will have to let you come also-- The most important thing that will detain me here longer than Thursday will be getting Judge Kellogg an office. We are in great trouble in that respect but think I will be able to succeed for him before I leave. Tell Ma. that Judge Kellogg & myself dined at Mr Clark's yesterday and had an elegant dinner-- If you write <hr /> to me in reply to this which I hope you will do you must tell me in your letter to ask Judge Kellogg if he will have some tea? I have a great joke on him which took place at Mr Clark's dinner -- I am afraid you do not like your piano as you do not praise it very much. Kiss Ma & Dickey for me and write me on receipt of this. Your affectionate father. Rich'd 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 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 Richard Yates to Catherine Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501131 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [1861?] Washington D.C. My Dear Daughter I have just recd-- your letter: and I thank you for it -- it was very interesting to me and to Judge Kellogg to whom I showed it. -- I was very glad to learn that Ma was getting better and I hope by the time I return she will be well enough to come on East -- I guess I <hr /> will have to let you come also-- The most important thing that will detain me here longer than Thursday will be getting Judge Kellogg an office. We are in great trouble in that respect but think I will be able to succeed for him before I leave. Tell Ma. that Judge Kellogg & myself dined at Mr Clark's yesterday and had an elegant dinner-- If you write <hr /> to me in reply to this which I hope you will do you must tell me in your letter to ask Judge Kellogg if he will have some tea? I have a great joke on him which took place at Mr Clark's dinner -- I am afraid you do not like your piano as you do not praise it very much. Kiss Ma & Dickey for me and write me on receipt of this. Your affectionate father. Rich'd 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 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/29f7f6e12c6c899b9b34f1b8eca7609b.pdf 4d37eef322b42852b181c8c5e7dedf8d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [1861] To The Hon. O.M. Hatch Sec. State Illinois The undersigned take pleasure in recommending the bearer E.M. Beardsley Esq to you as a man of prompt active energetic and correct business habits and some military, having been efficient in recruiting and assisting in the organization of the 13th Reg. Under C. Wyman. Mr. Beardsley is Ex-Sheriff of this County and a citizen of long standing. Any assistance you can render him in securing a post in which he can serve our Common Country will be duly appreciated by his numerous friends. T.J. Pickett C. Friesdale I. Q. Beardsley Jas Conet T.J. Robinson Wm Bailey Gov Yates I am personally acquainted with these gentlemen – they would not recommend Mr. Beardley – if he was not worthy of the appointment. I hope he may be assigned a place at Camp Butler. O.M. Hatch I fully endorse what has been said above any position he asks for, he is capable to fill Quincy McNeil Major 2nd Cavalry W C Henderson Qr Master 13th Reg Ill Vls S. Noble <hr />Recommendations EM Beardsley. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Petition of T. J. Pickett and others to Ozias M. Hatch Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501132 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [1861] To The Hon. O.M. Hatch Sec. State Illinois The undersigned take pleasure in recommending the bearer E.M. Beardsley Esq to you as a man of prompt active energetic and correct business habits and some military, having been efficient in recruiting and assisting in the organization of the 13th Reg. Under C. Wyman. Mr. Beardsley is Ex-Sheriff of this County and a citizen of long standing. Any assistance you can render him in securing a post in which he can serve our Common Country will be duly appreciated by his numerous friends. T.J. Pickett C. Friesdale I. Q. Beardsley Jas Conet T.J. Robinson Wm Bailey Gov Yates I am personally acquainted with these gentlemen – they would not recommend Mr. Beardley – if he was not worthy of the appointment. I hope he may be assigned a place at Camp Butler. O.M. Hatch I fully endorse what has been said above any position he asks for, he is capable to fill Quincy McNeil Major 2nd Cavalry W C Henderson Qr Master 13th Reg Ill Vls S. Noble <hr />Recommendations EM Beardsley. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0c67dd2bc1566e2d0c1368d746498dad.pdf 6b8d11d5d59b3d4d81c71ce8aafaba4f 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 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 Petition of J. B. Moore to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501133 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c4b46f0e995b62e952ab40fba3881c73.pdf a4b0790ffd1fa04f23afd795362a7012 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [1861] Joint Resolution Protesting against the interception of the free navigation of the Mississippi. Resolved by the Generall Assembly of the State of Tennessee That we received with profound regret intelligence of the facts that an armed force under orders from the Government of Illinois is stationed at Cairo with intentions to interfere unlawfully detained a boat and cargo, the property of citizens of Tennessee in violation of the rights of the people of the state, dangerous to the peaceful relations, and destructive of the best interest of the people of the States respectively 2nd In view of this unlawful detention and seizure of the property and effects of citizens of Tennessee and usurpation of authority in obstructing the free navigation of the Mississippi, we most solemnly reiterate the declaration of rights of the people of Tennessee. That the equal participation of the free navigation is one of the inherent rights of the citizens of this State, it cannot be therefore conceded to any Power, Potentate, Prince, person or persons whatever, and in vindication of this right we pledge our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor. Resolved further. That the Governor transmit a copy of the above resolutions to the Governor of Illinois and also to the President of the United States. W. C. Whitthorne Speaker of the House of Representatives B. L. Stovall Speaker of the Senate a true copy E. R. Ray Sec'y of State <hr /> Joint Resolutions of Tennessee Legislature RESO. 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 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 Joint Resolutions of the Tennessee Legislature reagarding Free Navigation on the Mississippi River Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501134 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [1861] Joint Resolution Protesting against the interception of the free navigation of the Mississippi. Resolved by the Generall Assembly of the State of Tennessee That we received with profound regret intelligence of the facts that an armed force under orders from the Government of Illinois is stationed at Cairo with intentions to interfere unlawfully detained a boat and cargo, the property of citizens of Tennessee in violation of the rights of the people of the state, dangerous to the peaceful relations, and destructive of the best interest of the people of the States respectively 2nd In view of this unlawful detention and seizure of the property and effects of citizens of Tennessee and usurpation of authority in obstructing the free navigation of the Mississippi, we most solemnly reiterate the declaration of rights of the people of Tennessee. That the equal participation of the free navigation is one of the inherent rights of the citizens of this State, it cannot be therefore conceded to any Power, Potentate, Prince, person or persons whatever, and in vindication of this right we pledge our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor. Resolved further. That the Governor transmit a copy of the above resolutions to the Governor of Illinois and also to the President of the United States. W. C. Whitthorne Speaker of the House of Representatives B. L. Stovall Speaker of the Senate a true copy E. R. Ray Sec'y of State <hr /> Joint Resolutions of Tennessee Legislature RESO. 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 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/395a546036895537df4729aa42655ea3.pdf 58a9ec6db70146872339d6603ad51b4b 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Petition of John B. Reid and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501135 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f4a639d6013f94b53160a4b9f3dc8005.pdf c38f571165d20ab0efb21433b31a6e01 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 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 Charles H. Ray to Catherine Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501136 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/251838ba5cc3894041bb886c586cf212.pdf f6d8c75a1d9fb84309fa5a256ab305c9 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 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 Unknown to Edward Prince Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501137 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ca7295547e0d3d27ea03f719cd74c5a2.pdf a1164aff62e3a92de88a4be726e1eabc 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 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 Alexander Hood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501138 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5b5beb54bb838b6a863af8ff40a2bcd5.pdf 444c442dc08bd83cb1a4ada0a02ca165 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 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 Envelope of J. O. Norton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501139 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/98703138ef3ae27408459e6d74a0e1d3.pdf 524ee4840bfda6fee679b6e3b9992734 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 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 Abstract of Laws and Proceedings in the General Assembly regarding the Illinois Geological Survey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501140 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c8bf63abea8d50205957b8bf19c08168.pdf 1a26f0b2cebcf1f7d3ed784faad6180b 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [J. C. D.] Pettijohn to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501141 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/547d456de347c436935d1b7723ccb2bf.pdf 19c4c92fb63309ef7f30dae9f94d5e5d 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Petition of J. R. Scott and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501142 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/88bfad4196202899b540fac46cd65039.pdf 44e37594823db28093ec732f44768b6b 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 5, Folder 03 (Undated, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource T. S. Mather to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501143 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing