144 25 22278 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4998dc704a470213596a0f494076f2a7.pdf 570a0bad0212607f3318750db474479e 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 12 (April 16-30, 1862) 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 Bridget O. Conner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501601 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/66633675fd507d356a45566e6b8f4599.pdf e2f10f28b4ddce9c243ab3c4c67ca28b 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 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 D. W. Grant Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505275 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/7e4546d6f062ee8ca14f55a9da01aea6.pdf 1c232e10c17d21a0eea17b8a82b34edd 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 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 W. F. Wilson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505276 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/bc98be678ba18629b011735c99496fcc.pdf fd0f8410020319ba8b94501590bb6486 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 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 M. C. Worrell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505277 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/48e67b64716fdb846e708ebd3d57de5b.pdf 065cdfd6126861861d358df05b2ca356 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. April 28th [186]2 Dr. A. McFarland, Supt. Insane Assylum, Jacksonville Ills. Dr Sir; I am in receipt of a letter from Gov Ramsey of Minn. stating that he is "authorized and requested to ascertain on what terms Deaf, Dumb, Blind and Insane persons, residents of the State of Minnesota will be domicilled with proper institutions of other states and report the same at the meeting of the next Legislature." Please forward your reply regarding our regulations to me here. Truly yours Richd Yates Governor Similar letters sent to supts. Deaf & Dumb & Blind assylums 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 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 A. McFarland Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505278 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. April 28th [186]2 Dr. A. McFarland, Supt. Insane Assylum, Jacksonville Ills. Dr Sir; I am in receipt of a letter from Gov Ramsey of Minn. stating that he is "authorized and requested to ascertain on what terms Deaf, Dumb, Blind and Insane persons, residents of the State of Minnesota will be domicilled with proper institutions of other states and report the same at the meeting of the next Legislature." Please forward your reply regarding our regulations to me here. Truly yours Richd Yates Governor Similar letters sent to supts. Deaf & Dumb & Blind assylums 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/41fc13d7e53c71f42f839085f4a9991a.pdf a5f387afa76ebe6b360d9f64f416c73f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aprile the 29 1862 Palmyra State of Illinois Macoupin Cty To govener yeats Dear friend I take the liberty this morning of Addressing you as A friend it is A broken Mother mourning for the loss of her Dear son that was killed in the Battle of pitsburg that comes asking and beseeching A favor of you and I hope you will grant it as you are the one that has the power to do so I want my Dear sons boddy brought home to be buried whar we have another childe buried my husband is A poor man and has had a greadeal of sickness his self and it has takeen every thing that he could Make to soporte his family and pay his doctor Bills therefore he is not Abele to do anything <hr /> within hisself and we com to you for assistence it was hard enough for A mother to give her son up to go and fight for his Country but it is much harder to think of his Beeing killed Buried whar I never can see his face nor his grave ether and I doant think that I ever can be reconsiled any more if he aint brought home oh do have pity on me I pray if I had been Able I should have com to you with bended knees and asked this favor face to face but poverty prevents me of that privelidge at this time my sons name is Charles Alford he belonged Captain davisons Company A 32 Regment Illinois volenteers he has beteen forty five and fifty dollars coming to for his survis in the army and I want to no of you if we can <hr /> draw the bounty money that he was to have if so I think that And the balance that is due him will shorley buy a coffin and pay for bringing him home I want an are tite coffin with glass over the face so that I can see him when he is brought home it was his request to be brought home if he got killed therefore I feel it my duty to do all I can towards bringing him home but I cant do any thing without assistance unless I could get his money and I doant no how to go about getting it I want you to wright to me by returne of mail and let me no what I may depend upon if I get him I want it done soon as posible you must excuse my bad wrighting and spelling for I am a poor scholer and pleas except my <hr /> [written at the top of the page] Matthew N. Alford Palmyra, Ill plain and simple letter you must not think hard of us for addressing you as we have but consider us your true friends for my husband has been a soporter of yours in all the electtions that you have been in for the last ten years you must rite to us without fail so I Close my letter by subscribeing our selves your most obedient survents untill Death from Matthew N. Alford and Martha C. Alford To the onerable Richard Yeats govener of Illinois A much beloved and highly assteamed gentleman [written upside down on the bottom of this page] Martha C. Alford Palmyra Ills May 29th 1862 Answer Kindly [written vertically across this page] ans June 10 M 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 12 (April 16-30, 1862) 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 Mathhew N. and Martha C. Alford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501599 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. Aprile the 29 1862 Palmyra State of Illinois Macoupin Cty To govener yeats Dear friend I take the liberty this morning of Addressing you as A friend it is A broken Mother mourning for the loss of her Dear son that was killed in the Battle of pitsburg that comes asking and beseeching A favor of you and I hope you will grant it as you are the one that has the power to do so I want my Dear sons boddy brought home to be buried whar we have another childe buried my husband is A poor man and has had a greadeal of sickness his self and it has takeen every thing that he could Make to soporte his family and pay his doctor Bills therefore he is not Abele to do anything <hr /> within hisself and we com to you for assistence it was hard enough for A mother to give her son up to go and fight for his Country but it is much harder to think of his Beeing killed Buried whar I never can see his face nor his grave ether and I doant think that I ever can be reconsiled any more if he aint brought home oh do have pity on me I pray if I had been Able I should have com to you with bended knees and asked this favor face to face but poverty prevents me of that privelidge at this time my sons name is Charles Alford he belonged Captain davisons Company A 32 Regment Illinois volenteers he has beteen forty five and fifty dollars coming to for his survis in the army and I want to no of you if we can <hr /> draw the bounty money that he was to have if so I think that And the balance that is due him will shorley buy a coffin and pay for bringing him home I want an are tite coffin with glass over the face so that I can see him when he is brought home it was his request to be brought home if he got killed therefore I feel it my duty to do all I can towards bringing him home but I cant do any thing without assistance unless I could get his money and I doant no how to go about getting it I want you to wright to me by returne of mail and let me no what I may depend upon if I get him I want it done soon as posible you must excuse my bad wrighting and spelling for I am a poor scholer and pleas except my <hr /> [written at the top of the page] Matthew N. Alford Palmyra, Ill plain and simple letter you must not think hard of us for addressing you as we have but consider us your true friends for my husband has been a soporter of yours in all the electtions that you have been in for the last ten years you must rite to us without fail so I Close my letter by subscribeing our selves your most obedient survents untill Death from Matthew N. Alford and Martha C. Alford To the onerable Richard Yeats govener of Illinois A much beloved and highly assteamed gentleman [written upside down on the bottom of this page] Martha C. Alford Palmyra Ills May 29th 1862 Answer Kindly [written vertically across this page] ans June 10 M 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/26c27db2f2ba99e4a2ed393813bd9fdb.pdf 6b3da3bc1853ab3175f742037de8884e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. ILLINOIS STATE HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE. Jacksonville, April 29 1862 Hon. Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois. Dear Sir. Your letter of the 28th inst. covering certain inquiries of the Governor of Minnesota, was received this morning. In reply I am obliged to state that this institution is quite inadequate, in point of Capacity, to receive even the urgent applicants for admission from our own State, and it would be quite "impossible to Extend the privileges it provides to those of any <hr /> other. Very respectfully, Your Obt. Servt. And. W. Farland. Supt. &c. <hr /> Dr. A. M. Farland Jacksonville Replying to Gov Ramsey copy sent to Gov Ramsey 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 12 (April 16-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. W. Farland to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501600 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. ILLINOIS STATE HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE. Jacksonville, April 29 1862 Hon. Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois. Dear Sir. Your letter of the 28th inst. covering certain inquiries of the Governor of Minnesota, was received this morning. In reply I am obliged to state that this institution is quite inadequate, in point of Capacity, to receive even the urgent applicants for admission from our own State, and it would be quite "impossible to Extend the privileges it provides to those of any <hr /> other. Very respectfully, Your Obt. Servt. And. W. Farland. Supt. &c. <hr /> Dr. A. M. Farland Jacksonville Replying to Gov Ramsey copy sent to Gov Ramsey 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/191fa89448fdc3cf592de015bf85a180.pdf 1366e0916970846b1e4c0a86f496ce1a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Evanston Ills Apl 29. 62 My Dear Sir Your kindness to me heretofore emboldens me to ask one more favor. I see that my name has gone to the Senate for promotion, and such being the case, I should of course be mortified if rejected. If you can consistently write a note to Senator Browning (whom I do not know personally) asking him to look to this matter, I shall feel under great obligation. I think that my disposition to serve the Country and the <hr /> Col. Julius White. 37th Regt I. T. M. <hr /> State is not measured by the degree of personal aggrandizement or reputation I may attain, and yet I confess to what I hope is not an improper desire to advance as far and as fast as my services may justify. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Julius White Col. 37th Ills. His Excy. Richd Yates <hr /> Col Julius White regarding appt as Brig Genl. 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 12 (April 16-30, 1862) 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 Julius White to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501602 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. Evanston Ills Apl 29. 62 My Dear Sir Your kindness to me heretofore emboldens me to ask one more favor. I see that my name has gone to the Senate for promotion, and such being the case, I should of course be mortified if rejected. If you can consistently write a note to Senator Browning (whom I do not know personally) asking him to look to this matter, I shall feel under great obligation. I think that my disposition to serve the Country and the <hr /> Col. Julius White. 37th Regt I. T. M. <hr /> State is not measured by the degree of personal aggrandizement or reputation I may attain, and yet I confess to what I hope is not an improper desire to advance as far and as fast as my services may justify. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Julius White Col. 37th Ills. His Excy. Richd Yates <hr /> Col Julius White regarding appt as Brig Genl. 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/c77a40c4b2f34e3f5fa5527603c9c540.pdf cef6d76eddd3f4b22cc278ac3b0c45d7 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 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 I. F. Simpson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505280 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/34fcb3dfab7b5a502534878dccd20413.pdf 0dd3559eb325f388e5a67640f26c9946 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 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 J. R. Brancher Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505281 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/f3fe2ceee7f3611f842c9db5b241313a.pdf fa226415c3fd839b43a7dafe20c0d621 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. April 29 [186]2 J. L. Camp Esqr Dixon Ills. Dear Sir: You were expected here to accompany Misses Church, Allen &c. the day they left. Not arriving in time we thought best not to wait. Will probably call on you yet for similar services & will let you know &c., soon. Have not heard from C. &c lately. Truly yours Richd Yates Gov. 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 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 J. L. Camp Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505282 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. April 29 [186]2 J. L. Camp Esqr Dixon Ills. Dear Sir: You were expected here to accompany Misses Church, Allen &c. the day they left. Not arriving in time we thought best not to wait. Will probably call on you yet for similar services & will let you know &c., soon. Have not heard from C. &c lately. Truly yours Richd Yates Gov. 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/2462ac5f8601ab2c4a5a32a577d8eaff.pdf 9939dd504bf35c1477264a4cdf0d64d8 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 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 H. D. Osgood Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505283 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/4ef1f511a92fdf6219f78c08cf294755.pdf 3f79448c9c6c412fb30f8fefc27b37da 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 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 Henry W. Halleck Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505284 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/39820c3462816d630c4504c9e81715d2.pdf aaf83e8a4c5111d48e166ceea6434578 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Great Western Job Office. No. Springfield April 30 1862 Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company, Pay to Wm Shanks or Bearer Seventy five 100 Dollars, IN CURRENT BANK NOTES. $75.00/100 Richd. 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 12 (April 16-30, 1862) 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 Check of Richard Yates to William Shanks Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501598 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. Great Western Job Office. No. Springfield April 30 1862 Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company, Pay to Wm Shanks or Bearer Seventy five 100 Dollars, IN CURRENT BANK NOTES. $75.00/100 Richd. 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/8e59bc6a5646a4bc2e0d02501d4e4835.pdf e26d535be9192fcfead4d5f61f53487c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock Island, Ills., April 30, 1862. Heon. Richard Yates: Dear Sir= The Island of Rock Island (of which I am agent of the Q. M. Dept.) is just the place to send a thousand rebel prisoners. It is healthy, and in every respect well adapted for the purpose. A portion of the buildings of Fort Armstrong are still standing. The quarters for officers are in a good state of preservation and capable of accommodating a guard of fifty men. All that would be necessary to make it the finest spot in the North for keeping prisoners is the necessary barrack room, and the material of Camps McClellan and Holt, not now in use could be obtained and every put in good shape for the reception of the secesh within a week after the order came for it to be done. Not knowing the proper person to address on the subject I thought best to drop you a line, and if not within your province, you will oblige me by having the subject brought to the attention of the proper authorities, either by a note from yourself or the forwarding of this letter. Yours truly, T. J. Pickett. <hr /> T. J. Picket Rock Island April 30th 1862 Place for Rebel Prisoners. Send a copy of this letter to Gen Halleck also one to Gen Strong together with endorsement of Picket as a very honorable man & recommendation that 1000 prisoners be sent there, & then write Picket what we have done. Say to Picket that this letter did not come to my notice until my last return from Pittsburg all attended to--M. 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 12 (April 16-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource T. J. Pickett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501603 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock Island, Ills., April 30, 1862. Heon. Richard Yates: Dear Sir= The Island of Rock Island (of which I am agent of the Q. M. Dept.) is just the place to send a thousand rebel prisoners. It is healthy, and in every respect well adapted for the purpose. A portion of the buildings of Fort Armstrong are still standing. The quarters for officers are in a good state of preservation and capable of accommodating a guard of fifty men. All that would be necessary to make it the finest spot in the North for keeping prisoners is the necessary barrack room, and the material of Camps McClellan and Holt, not now in use could be obtained and every put in good shape for the reception of the secesh within a week after the order came for it to be done. Not knowing the proper person to address on the subject I thought best to drop you a line, and if not within your province, you will oblige me by having the subject brought to the attention of the proper authorities, either by a note from yourself or the forwarding of this letter. Yours truly, T. J. Pickett. <hr /> T. J. Picket Rock Island April 30th 1862 Place for Rebel Prisoners. Send a copy of this letter to Gen Halleck also one to Gen Strong together with endorsement of Picket as a very honorable man & recommendation that 1000 prisoners be sent there, & then write Picket what we have done. Say to Picket that this letter did not come to my notice until my last return from Pittsburg all attended to--M. 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/73ce7da645e88ea870fb3233e8b61dd1.pdf b11c546c18a33e9aa7d0416ee1442269 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jerseyville Ills April 30 1862 His Excellency Gov Richd Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir The enclosed letter from my particular friend Mr A M Blackburn formerly of this place asking for a letter to Prest. Lincoln for his son, I can say with pleasure that I known the young man from childhood and consider him a very worthy and trustworthy person and if consistent with your views of propriety it would afford me much pleasure if you could grant his request and place me under renewed obligation for your kindness. Yours very truly Wm Shephard <hr /> William Shepherd April 30th/62 Enclosing a letter from Mr. A. M. Blackburn Find the letter and give the letters asked for & enclose to Shepherd and state that his letter did not come to my hands till to day Govnr Y. wrote as above June 5 M. 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 12 (April 16-30, 1862) 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 Shephard to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501604 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. Jerseyville Ills April 30 1862 His Excellency Gov Richd Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir The enclosed letter from my particular friend Mr A M Blackburn formerly of this place asking for a letter to Prest. Lincoln for his son, I can say with pleasure that I known the young man from childhood and consider him a very worthy and trustworthy person and if consistent with your views of propriety it would afford me much pleasure if you could grant his request and place me under renewed obligation for your kindness. Yours very truly Wm Shephard <hr /> William Shepherd April 30th/62 Enclosing a letter from Mr. A. M. Blackburn Find the letter and give the letters asked for & enclose to Shepherd and state that his letter did not come to my hands till to day Govnr Y. wrote as above June 5 M. 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/bcd6623ca1f49dbbb224ab16f987d6db.pdf a27a6de10be36fc9464aba4b7f8d7b80 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 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 James Monroe Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505285 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/0bee86ac6ff915a20a0a7c8b3fce6f61.pdf cde48527a075e629a27ea361d2e72628 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 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 Superintendents of Rail Roads within the state of Illinois and Commanders of Steamers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505286 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/1a2d878f0f3c60d44444c2b1b9a4c089.pdf a3ac93de3a969d9974840ed625fbac04 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John S. Loomis to H. E. Norrell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505287 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/6fcf2ce9fb25f6fdac145a5be49bb2c5.pdf e407541d802dbe7e03176f8cd4c29a70 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 11 (April 1-15, 1862) 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 13 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 Affidavit of Alexander F. Webb and Warrant for Squire Gaultney, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501555 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/efb16ac9aeb6ade311bf153f49eb3770.pdf d1e5c2356a886ff5a6fdbd1043ce2807 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Moses to Sarah Abels Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505214 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/381868b0e24c361e9a7df2f875dda4ef.pdf 894380bf15c46b6fb809977a435863cd 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, Letter book B (February 14, 1862-April 24, 1863 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 E. P. Woods Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505241 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/ade8c3da5e4f82cf7d5a00961d8f9867.pdf ec0666d22a3e83fbe72b0ac148e1860c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [in pencil] 50-E R ANEE Edwin Booth 28 Rue de la Mad My dear Graham Am sorry I missed the delights in store for me at your house last evening. We came home very late. Little B and I had to bid adieu to Miller and Hewitt. I should have called on you this evening to express in person my regrets, but we have 'arranged' to avail ourselves of your kindness by visiting the Hotel de Ville--- which it is the day to allez thither. Hoping soon to catch a [smile?] from thine elegant lips---believe me Ever yours Big B. Thursday Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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 paper and ink 1 p 23 x 15 cm 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300309 T1862.04?-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to James Lorimer Graham Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth expresses his regrets to James Lorimer Graham for their early departure from Graham's home the night before. Booth signs his letter as "Big B." 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. [in pencil] 50-E R ANEE Edwin Booth 28 Rue de la Mad My dear Graham Am sorry I missed the delights in store for me at your house last evening. We came home very late. Little B and I had to bid adieu to Miller and Hewitt. I should have called on you this evening to express in person my regrets, but we have 'arranged' to avail ourselves of your kindness by visiting the Hotel de Ville--- which it is the day to allez thither. Hoping soon to catch a [smile?] from thine elegant lips---believe me Ever yours Big B. Thursday 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/5ad4b41e803a1a41bc319fa15a990584.pdf b7c2c1c874f57b6592d0d49591975811 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dakota May 1st 1862 Gov Rich Yates Springfield Ills Sir Yours of 23nd April has just been recd. I started to Pittsburgh landg as I informed your after my son and found him at Paducah Ky and for the want of a pass from you I had to bear my own expenses. <hr /> It cost me thirety three 75/100 dollars Rail Road & steamboat fare besides about ten dollars of a board bill. Now in view of the fact that my son has served his Country since the 10th of September last and not been paid one cent and had to be brought home sick and still remains sick with but little hope of ever being well I thought it would not be amiss to ask you to provide some means to refund my expenses to me. Permit me in conclution to congratulate you on your perfect success in <hr /> the administration of your office of Governor of the State. I had the honor of being a delegate from Stephenson to the convention that placed you in the position you now so honorably fill, I trust that your fame may never be less and that you may long live to enjoy the good name that you have so nobly won Yours truly Walter. S. Burgess <hr /> Walter. S. Burgess Decotah May 1st 1862 Asks to be reimbursed for expenses – about $43.75 – in going to see his sick son at Paducah. In this case I hardly know what to do. Write him that he should have got a pass for himself and the state could have been reimbursed but that if he will make out acct for actual expenses for transportation of the body I will try & have allowed A.G.O. June 9/62 Ansd July 31 M 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 6, Folder 01 (May, 1862) 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 Walter S. Burgess to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-05-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502599 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. Dakota May 1st 1862 Gov Rich Yates Springfield Ills Sir Yours of 23nd April has just been recd. I started to Pittsburgh landg as I informed your after my son and found him at Paducah Ky and for the want of a pass from you I had to bear my own expenses. <hr /> It cost me thirety three 75/100 dollars Rail Road & steamboat fare besides about ten dollars of a board bill. Now in view of the fact that my son has served his Country since the 10th of September last and not been paid one cent and had to be brought home sick and still remains sick with but little hope of ever being well I thought it would not be amiss to ask you to provide some means to refund my expenses to me. Permit me in conclution to congratulate you on your perfect success in <hr /> the administration of your office of Governor of the State. I had the honor of being a delegate from Stephenson to the convention that placed you in the position you now so honorably fill, I trust that your fame may never be less and that you may long live to enjoy the good name that you have so nobly won Yours truly Walter. S. Burgess <hr /> Walter. S. Burgess Decotah May 1st 1862 Asks to be reimbursed for expenses – about $43.75 – in going to see his sick son at Paducah. In this case I hardly know what to do. Write him that he should have got a pass for himself and the state could have been reimbursed but that if he will make out acct for actual expenses for transportation of the body I will try & have allowed A.G.O. June 9/62 Ansd July 31 M 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/330c204d8363b29bac9b8c7dd10f0963.pdf 63c5f8f86f09e9d05d4e3b0242fee303 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Elizabethtown Ills May 1st /62 Hon John Moses Chairman &c Dr. Sir, The Documents sent were received and have been to some extent distributed. They will all be scattered among the voters as far as they will reach. As far as I have been able to acertain the feellings of the people in this county, the exception is to find one in favor of the New Constitution. Unless sentiment takes a radicle change, but few votes will be found in favor of the New Constitution. <hr /> If any material changes takes place between this and the election---you will hear I have the honor to be Rispectfully Yours Jno. L. Bogardus <hr /> John L. Bogardus New Constitution 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 6, Folder 01 (May, 1862) 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 John L. Bogardus to John Moses Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-05-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502600 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. Elizabethtown Ills May 1st /62 Hon John Moses Chairman &c Dr. Sir, The Documents sent were received and have been to some extent distributed. They will all be scattered among the voters as far as they will reach. As far as I have been able to acertain the feellings of the people in this county, the exception is to find one in favor of the New Constitution. Unless sentiment takes a radicle change, but few votes will be found in favor of the New Constitution. <hr /> If any material changes takes place between this and the election---you will hear I have the honor to be Rispectfully Yours Jno. L. Bogardus <hr /> John L. Bogardus New Constitution 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