21 25 22278 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0286dfffc91ec5958cc7105118b76815.pdf 58c53668fe4ad2c7d1b6a68bb37aa3bd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cincinati 15 Apr/61 To your Exclancy Richard Yates Dr Sir I have bin in this city about one weak and will return home in about two weaks, the news of the attact on Fort Sumter this morning created grate excitement the Stripes and Stars is floting from Every window and hanging across the Streets, the ball has opened the tail is told, I now am infavor of [illegible] the [wave?] in to africa, I have got tiered of hearing the crye of dont [illegible], Southern rights and Democracy, I was doutfull that Lincoln had Enough of Backbone he now Startes off right if he will hold on I think if he will Show to the trators that he is determand in his corse, the tratiors will back down by degrees, thare is a man in Covington Ky that owes me thirty two thousand & <hr /> tweny dollars which I feare is a lost ball tho he sais if will remain heare two weakes he will make my debt safe by mortgages, I will remain to see the result, you need not answer this Letter as I may not recive it, as I will starte home as soon as possible Your obt searvant R. W. Kirkham PS the Envelop of this Letter is a speciment of a small train going on [heare?] bye the Stree pedlars RK Robt Kirkham ans'd Private 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 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 R. H. Kirkham to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500086 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. Cincinati 15 Apr/61 To your Exclancy Richard Yates Dr Sir I have bin in this city about one weak and will return home in about two weaks, the news of the attact on Fort Sumter this morning created grate excitement the Stripes and Stars is floting from Every window and hanging across the Streets, the ball has opened the tail is told, I now am infavor of [illegible] the [wave?] in to africa, I have got tiered of hearing the crye of dont [illegible], Southern rights and Democracy, I was doutfull that Lincoln had Enough of Backbone he now Startes off right if he will hold on I think if he will Show to the trators that he is determand in his corse, the tratiors will back down by degrees, thare is a man in Covington Ky that owes me thirty two thousand & <hr /> tweny dollars which I feare is a lost ball tho he sais if will remain heare two weakes he will make my debt safe by mortgages, I will remain to see the result, you need not answer this Letter as I may not recive it, as I will starte home as soon as possible Your obt searvant R. W. Kirkham PS the Envelop of this Letter is a speciment of a small train going on [heare?] bye the Stree pedlars RK Robt Kirkham ans'd Private 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/9d2237b7c1d7932bf60e0f0ed0eaf1f8.pdf ffef0666b89ade6ee74f2720b8cb8101 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illiopolis Ill Apr 15. 12 oclock M. 1861 Governor Richard Yates, Sir We have just rec'd the news of the commencement of Hostilities and I hasten to inform you that I shall commence organizing a company at once. for the Volunteer Service, Having experienced some difficulty in having my company received by Gov Ford for the Mexican War. I take this opportunity to let you know that I shall need some assurance that my company will be received. Please give me the earliest information in relation to this matter that will be of Servise to me. Very Respectfully your Obedient Servant Joab Wilkinson <hr /> Joab Wilkinson. Illiopolis Ills. answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 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 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 Joab Wilkinson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500087 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. Illiopolis Ill Apr 15. 12 oclock M. 1861 Governor Richard Yates, Sir We have just rec'd the news of the commencement of Hostilities and I hasten to inform you that I shall commence organizing a company at once. for the Volunteer Service, Having experienced some difficulty in having my company received by Gov Ford for the Mexican War. I take this opportunity to let you know that I shall need some assurance that my company will be received. Please give me the earliest information in relation to this matter that will be of Servise to me. Very Respectfully your Obedient Servant Joab Wilkinson <hr /> Joab Wilkinson. Illiopolis Ills. answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a3a2d0b5cb12ffedea46d7cd4eab7015.pdf 3c9dcff16019ee4f27606946b7d4778a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hon R. Yates Dr Sir - Ogle County will answer to the call for 500, or more, men for services to suppess the southern rebellion - Old Abe is the man for the times and the occassion. I have induced my wife to remember him in her prayers - I am your Obedient Servant H. A. Mix Oregon Ill April 15th 1861 <hr /> H. A. Mix ansd H. A. Mix 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 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. A. Nix to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500089 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. Hon R. Yates Dr Sir - Ogle County will answer to the call for 500, or more, men for services to suppess the southern rebellion - Old Abe is the man for the times and the occassion. I have induced my wife to remember him in her prayers - I am your Obedient Servant H. A. Mix Oregon Ill April 15th 1861 <hr /> H. A. Mix ansd H. A. Mix 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/b3db5e8777e65f9b16b0ad127b5215ed.pdf 9e3b6126c60dc00a9cfd2b4a326d604e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cincininati Ohio April 16,1861 Dear Judge I wrote the other day to Gov. Yates tendering my services to the State of Illinois in the present military exigency – It is to the last degree important that the volunteer or Militia called into active service by the State, should be carefully organized & drilled & placed under the command of capable officers. The question of organization is now most important & I hope the Governor will be careful that it is exected in the best possible manner to act harmoniously with troops of other States and of the [Genl Dist?] For this purpose some uniformity both of organization & of drill is absolutely essential. It is well remembered also that we are not now to meet Mexicans but [encounter?] our own people under the lead of the best military talent in the country & with a complete & uniform organization. Much of the efficiency of the troops called for from Illinois will depend upon the steps taken in the <hr /> beginning & a thorough knowledge of the systems of Artillery, Infantry, & Cavalry should be brought to the service of the State. Upon the system now adopted by the State her position & influence in the coming war, will largely depend & too much care & judgement & experience cannot be secured. If I can be of service you know how gladly I will do my part but I think you had better yourself see the Governor as soon as you can & urge upon him the propriety of selecting men of military education & experience to take charge of the organization, equipment & system of discipline of the troops to be called into service. He should by all means retain in his own hands with the consent of the State Senate, the appointment of the Field officers, (that is Majors, Lt Cols & Colonels) of all the Regiments – he may call into service that he may secure for such responsible offices those best qualified for them. A mistake now would seriously jeopard the military character of the State, or render its troops incapable of at once doing service with other <hr /> forces called into the Field. I wrote to you hastily to secure your active agency in above in which we are all so much interested. Very truly yours &c Jno Pope Judge D Davis <hr /> For Gov Yates –Capt Pope's views are entitled a great weight = Capt Pope's Letter –ansd Tendering services John Pope Capt Popes Letter – Military – answer sent to Judge Davis. 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 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 Pope to David Davis Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500088 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. Cincininati Ohio April 16,1861 Dear Judge I wrote the other day to Gov. Yates tendering my services to the State of Illinois in the present military exigency – It is to the last degree important that the volunteer or Militia called into active service by the State, should be carefully organized & drilled & placed under the command of capable officers. The question of organization is now most important & I hope the Governor will be careful that it is exected in the best possible manner to act harmoniously with troops of other States and of the [Genl Dist?] For this purpose some uniformity both of organization & of drill is absolutely essential. It is well remembered also that we are not now to meet Mexicans but [encounter?] our own people under the lead of the best military talent in the country & with a complete & uniform organization. Much of the efficiency of the troops called for from Illinois will depend upon the steps taken in the <hr /> beginning & a thorough knowledge of the systems of Artillery, Infantry, & Cavalry should be brought to the service of the State. Upon the system now adopted by the State her position & influence in the coming war, will largely depend & too much care & judgement & experience cannot be secured. If I can be of service you know how gladly I will do my part but I think you had better yourself see the Governor as soon as you can & urge upon him the propriety of selecting men of military education & experience to take charge of the organization, equipment & system of discipline of the troops to be called into service. He should by all means retain in his own hands with the consent of the State Senate, the appointment of the Field officers, (that is Majors, Lt Cols & Colonels) of all the Regiments – he may call into service that he may secure for such responsible offices those best qualified for them. A mistake now would seriously jeopard the military character of the State, or render its troops incapable of at once doing service with other <hr /> forces called into the Field. I wrote to you hastily to secure your active agency in above in which we are all so much interested. Very truly yours &c Jno Pope Judge D Davis <hr /> For Gov Yates –Capt Pope's views are entitled a great weight = Capt Pope's Letter –ansd Tendering services John Pope Capt Popes Letter – Military – answer sent to Judge Davis. 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/a9a363579f6f6423f0350dad5e6331e9.pdf 13520a5d4184da689d8de7b75bb161ec Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dr. C H Ray, Chicago Ills. Office of the Tribune, Chicago, Apr 16th 1861. Answered 20th My Dear Sir, We have had some talk here to-day among men of all parties in relation to the necessity for the immediate occupation of Cairo by the forces of the State of Illinois, to keep it out of the hands of the traitors. It is the most important military position in the West. Look in the map: It extends further into the Slave States than any other point in the North. It commands the <hr /> commerce of the upper Mississippi and of the Ohio, and through the latter of all the rivers upon which the commerce of Kentucky depends. The levee is a fortification in itself; and 500 men there, in among that population, can play the devil if they are hostile. Let them arm the bridges on the Ills. Cent. for 40 miles up, and an army and the expenditure of half a million of dollars would hardly dislodge them. You get the importance of hold- <hr /> ing the place. Kentucky will go out, Louisville even now is full of organized secessionists and I shall not be surprised any day to hear that they have Cairo in their keeping. Now for the means You can have a company from Chicago--probably the artillery. You could send one from Springfield, probably one from Alton; there is one ready at Neoga (Cumberland Co.) and others are at your service in a days notice. You <hr /> got guns enough, including eight [pieces?] of artillery under your hand. Let me beg you to give this matter your earnest attention you may be sure that you will not be an hour too soon, no matter how expeditiously you move. Yours for the Cause, C.H. Ray Hon Rich'd Yates Governor &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 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 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 Charles H. Ray to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500090 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. Dr. C H Ray, Chicago Ills. Office of the Tribune, Chicago, Apr 16th 1861. Answered 20th My Dear Sir, We have had some talk here to-day among men of all parties in relation to the necessity for the immediate occupation of Cairo by the forces of the State of Illinois, to keep it out of the hands of the traitors. It is the most important military position in the West. Look in the map: It extends further into the Slave States than any other point in the North. It commands the <hr /> commerce of the upper Mississippi and of the Ohio, and through the latter of all the rivers upon which the commerce of Kentucky depends. The levee is a fortification in itself; and 500 men there, in among that population, can play the devil if they are hostile. Let them arm the bridges on the Ills. Cent. for 40 miles up, and an army and the expenditure of half a million of dollars would hardly dislodge them. You get the importance of hold- <hr /> ing the place. Kentucky will go out, Louisville even now is full of organized secessionists and I shall not be surprised any day to hear that they have Cairo in their keeping. Now for the means You can have a company from Chicago--probably the artillery. You could send one from Springfield, probably one from Alton; there is one ready at Neoga (Cumberland Co.) and others are at your service in a days notice. You <hr /> got guns enough, including eight [pieces?] of artillery under your hand. Let me beg you to give this matter your earnest attention you may be sure that you will not be an hour too soon, no matter how expeditiously you move. Yours for the Cause, C.H. Ray Hon Rich'd Yates Governor &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/6d941e72f5a51dc5cff41951f5f68984.pdf 8cccfdac543d3cf608d2f1750d58ebcb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with A. C. Coventry 4/19/61 with W. F. D. Troy 4/18/61 with W. H. Brown letter 4/17/61 with petition for Rogers Fowler (with Apr. 17, 61) letter. Chicago April 17 1861. Hon Richard Yates. Governor of Illinois. Dear Sir: I would respectfully and urgently recommend to your favorable consideration Mr. Rogers Fowler, for the position of commissary for the volunteers now being raised in this state. He is a gentleman of excellent business habits, and has been engaged in the lumber trade. I know of no person better qualified to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position of Commissary. His appointment would, I think, give universal satisfaction to his friends here, and also to the persons with whom he would meet in such official capacity. He has been, also, an active and hard working republican, and rendered valuable aid in the late campaign. His appointment would be considered by me as a personal favor. Your Respectfully Isaac W. Arnold 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 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 Issac W. Arnold to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500091 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with A. C. Coventry 4/19/61 with W. F. D. Troy 4/18/61 with W. H. Brown letter 4/17/61 with petition for Rogers Fowler (with Apr. 17, 61) letter. Chicago April 17 1861. Hon Richard Yates. Governor of Illinois. Dear Sir: I would respectfully and urgently recommend to your favorable consideration Mr. Rogers Fowler, for the position of commissary for the volunteers now being raised in this state. He is a gentleman of excellent business habits, and has been engaged in the lumber trade. I know of no person better qualified to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position of Commissary. His appointment would, I think, give universal satisfaction to his friends here, and also to the persons with whom he would meet in such official capacity. He has been, also, an active and hard working republican, and rendered valuable aid in the late campaign. His appointment would be considered by me as a personal favor. Your Respectfully Isaac W. Arnold 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/087433021a10919b652b15b05405502d.pdf 69e965dd6cd316de9a749445750c6bdc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Louis, April 17th 1861. To His Excellency Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois and Comander in Chief. Sir: The Governor of Missouri referring to the Government the demanded volunteers, and a good many young men being here, anxious to tender their services to the the government of the united states, I respectfully inquire, whether you would accept the services from me and other young men, when coming to Springfield, and whether they would there get equipment, board and pay. Please direct your answer to Respectfully Yours H. W. Rickers care of Mr. Wenthe betw. Franklin Ave & Washtn. No. 141 St Louis Mo. <hr /> H W Rickers Saint Louis Mo. Ansd. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 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 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. W. Rickers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500092 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. St. Louis, April 17th 1861. To His Excellency Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois and Comander in Chief. Sir: The Governor of Missouri referring to the Government the demanded volunteers, and a good many young men being here, anxious to tender their services to the the government of the united states, I respectfully inquire, whether you would accept the services from me and other young men, when coming to Springfield, and whether they would there get equipment, board and pay. Please direct your answer to Respectfully Yours H. W. Rickers care of Mr. Wenthe betw. Franklin Ave & Washtn. No. 141 St Louis Mo. <hr /> H W Rickers Saint Louis Mo. Ansd. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/48673642c62b68168ee97a246619b5cb.pdf 7ba29fc35b258f292c0c404b07e7df32 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Beardstown April 17th 1861 His Excellency Governor Yates Dear Sir The hard times & politics has left me out of business and embarrased which makes me very desirous of some public employment. I spent time and money during the canvas but got defeated by Eighty votes. the general ticket was beaten in our County about 250 votes. Will you be kind enough to give me a recommendation to the President. I would like some Land office Indian or Mail agency. clerkship or anything that would pay for time & responsibility involving such duties as I could perform faithfully. Again I hold the commission of Col. in the Malitia and if I could get attached to some of the regiments as Commisary, Quarter Master or some place that one of my age and capacity could fill I would be proud to serve the Country and would do so with fidelity. The crisis demand men & means I wish to do my part. Your attention to the above would lay me under lasting obligation - please write me Yours Very Respectfully Sylvister Emmons <hr /> Sylvister Emmons ans'd Asking appointment 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 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 Sylvister Emmons to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500093 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. Beardstown April 17th 1861 His Excellency Governor Yates Dear Sir The hard times & politics has left me out of business and embarrased which makes me very desirous of some public employment. I spent time and money during the canvas but got defeated by Eighty votes. the general ticket was beaten in our County about 250 votes. Will you be kind enough to give me a recommendation to the President. I would like some Land office Indian or Mail agency. clerkship or anything that would pay for time & responsibility involving such duties as I could perform faithfully. Again I hold the commission of Col. in the Malitia and if I could get attached to some of the regiments as Commisary, Quarter Master or some place that one of my age and capacity could fill I would be proud to serve the Country and would do so with fidelity. The crisis demand men & means I wish to do my part. Your attention to the above would lay me under lasting obligation - please write me Yours Very Respectfully Sylvister Emmons <hr /> Sylvister Emmons ans'd Asking appointment 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/839b5156ee7f61da81b48f5393592ac5.pdf b590283af7081c5b4ab6eeab1ca49f96 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hillsboro April 17. 1861 Govr Yates, Dear Sir. I wrote you repeatedly at Washington in relation to our Post Office at this place, also in connection with others wrote the Hon. L. Trumbull. I have never heard from either of you. From your assurances at Springfield I supposed the wishes of our friends here would be consulted in relation to the matter, but it turns out different. A Mr. Mears today is appointed Post Master, Contrary to the will and wishes of what I know to be 19/20 of the republican party here. He is almost a total stranger and has no claims on any body. If Mr Trumbull or yourself can sustain our party in this section by totally disregarding the will and wishes of our whole community it is well, but time will develope. I sent you, during the session of the Legislature, a petition for the appointment of A. H. Brown as Notary Public. I have never heard of it. I merely allude to those matters. I feel that I am under no political obligations to any person <hr /> I further consider that there is nothing due me if there is I this day balance my books and henceforth feel free. As a time has arrived when a petition signed by all our old and prominent men of our party has no influence in a little contemptible post office or Notary Public it is time for us to eschew politics and turn our attention in some other direction. I have under all circumstances endeavored to do my duty. I have always given my aid to those I considered my friends. I have asked for little and got less, and will try to content myself with the reflection that I have been fully appreciated and properly paid. I am still for the Union but I am frank to confess that I shall henceforth cease from that interest that I have heretofore felt in the success of individuals. The stab today is the hardest blow of my life Respectfully J. T. Eccles <hr /> J. T. Eccles Hillsboro Ills ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 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 Joseph T. Eccles to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500095 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. Hillsboro April 17. 1861 Govr Yates, Dear Sir. I wrote you repeatedly at Washington in relation to our Post Office at this place, also in connection with others wrote the Hon. L. Trumbull. I have never heard from either of you. From your assurances at Springfield I supposed the wishes of our friends here would be consulted in relation to the matter, but it turns out different. A Mr. Mears today is appointed Post Master, Contrary to the will and wishes of what I know to be 19/20 of the republican party here. He is almost a total stranger and has no claims on any body. If Mr Trumbull or yourself can sustain our party in this section by totally disregarding the will and wishes of our whole community it is well, but time will develope. I sent you, during the session of the Legislature, a petition for the appointment of A. H. Brown as Notary Public. I have never heard of it. I merely allude to those matters. I feel that I am under no political obligations to any person <hr /> I further consider that there is nothing due me if there is I this day balance my books and henceforth feel free. As a time has arrived when a petition signed by all our old and prominent men of our party has no influence in a little contemptible post office or Notary Public it is time for us to eschew politics and turn our attention in some other direction. I have under all circumstances endeavored to do my duty. I have always given my aid to those I considered my friends. I have asked for little and got less, and will try to content myself with the reflection that I have been fully appreciated and properly paid. I am still for the Union but I am frank to confess that I shall henceforth cease from that interest that I have heretofore felt in the success of individuals. The stab today is the hardest blow of my life Respectfully J. T. Eccles <hr /> J. T. Eccles Hillsboro Ills ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c935c7da770eebf48d48c434c9e29334.pdf f2cf7bd1b4cfa897c02217ba8ed0946b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with Isaac W. Arnold letter 4/17/61 with W. F. Troy letter 4/18/61 with petition for Rogers Fowler (with 4/17/61 letter) with A. C. Coventry letter 4/19/61 Chicago Ap. 17. 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates. Gov. Il. I enclose you the application of Rogers Fowler Esq for the appointment of Commissary of one of our Northern Regiments. This will be handed you by Mr Fowler who proposes to visit you in your City, and to whom I take the liberty to introduce to you. The names appended to Mr. Fowler's application are those of our best citizens, the most of whom are personally known to you - & would warrant the appointment of Mr. Fowler to a much more responsible post. I trust it may be consistent with your views & duties, to confer the appointment upon Mr F. and much oblige <hr /> Yours very respectfully W.H. Brown <hr /> His Excellency Richard Yates Governor Il. Rogers Fowler Esq 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 N. H. Brown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500096 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with Isaac W. Arnold letter 4/17/61 with W. F. Troy letter 4/18/61 with petition for Rogers Fowler (with 4/17/61 letter) with A. C. Coventry letter 4/19/61 Chicago Ap. 17. 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates. Gov. Il. I enclose you the application of Rogers Fowler Esq for the appointment of Commissary of one of our Northern Regiments. This will be handed you by Mr Fowler who proposes to visit you in your City, and to whom I take the liberty to introduce to you. The names appended to Mr. Fowler's application are those of our best citizens, the most of whom are personally known to you - & would warrant the appointment of Mr. Fowler to a much more responsible post. I trust it may be consistent with your views & duties, to confer the appointment upon Mr F. and much oblige <hr /> Yours very respectfully W.H. Brown <hr /> His Excellency Richard Yates Governor Il. Rogers Fowler Esq 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/a6774124af4920aa646867e22d563a6d.pdf f99b1405e178e417c661f5aa6e83f2d4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mt. Carmel April 17/61 To His Excellency Gov. Yates Dr Sir We Republicans of Wabash County solicit as a special favor to us your constituents that you lend your influence in favor of our young friend George P. Edgar who rendered our cause efficient aid in our last Presidential election to aid him in procuring the post of second Lieutenant in the U.S.A. or in any other position for which he may apply consistent with the public good. The great energy of character and unswerving principles of Mr Edgar as well as his long connection with the far famed “Seventh Regiment” of New York eminently fit him in our judgement for the post in the army which he seeks <hr /> and we hope it may be compatible with your sense of duty to lend him your aid and thus place us under personal obligations to you. Please address George P. Edgar care Senator Manierre 2 ½ Wall St. N.Y. Very truly Your Obt Servants I N [Jayniss?] R. Parkinson Peter Clark Geo. P. Clark J. Beall G. C. Turner Geo W Lingenfelter B. P. Baker A. C. Edgar <hr /> Geo P. Edgar For appt in Army ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 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 Wabash County Republicans to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500097 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. Mt. Carmel April 17/61 To His Excellency Gov. Yates Dr Sir We Republicans of Wabash County solicit as a special favor to us your constituents that you lend your influence in favor of our young friend George P. Edgar who rendered our cause efficient aid in our last Presidential election to aid him in procuring the post of second Lieutenant in the U.S.A. or in any other position for which he may apply consistent with the public good. The great energy of character and unswerving principles of Mr Edgar as well as his long connection with the far famed “Seventh Regiment” of New York eminently fit him in our judgement for the post in the army which he seeks <hr /> and we hope it may be compatible with your sense of duty to lend him your aid and thus place us under personal obligations to you. Please address George P. Edgar care Senator Manierre 2 ½ Wall St. N.Y. Very truly Your Obt Servants I N [Jayniss?] R. Parkinson Peter Clark Geo. P. Clark J. Beall G. C. Turner Geo W Lingenfelter B. P. Baker A. C. Edgar <hr /> Geo P. Edgar For appt in Army ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c99d392fb9c33194d85a65581c55a60e.pdf ac9cfb319acd310f75f4b96a0cf93a4c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Wm. S. Edgar letter 4/19/61 With R. Wolcott letter 4/18/61 Jacksonville 17 April. 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov. Illinois Dear Sir Mr R. Wolcott an applicant for the place of Assistant Surgeon has been studying medicine nearly 3 years ans has attended our course of lectures. He is a young man of talent and patriotism. Yours Respectfully David Prince 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 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 David Prince to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500098 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Wm. S. Edgar letter 4/19/61 With R. Wolcott letter 4/18/61 Jacksonville 17 April. 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov. Illinois Dear Sir Mr R. Wolcott an applicant for the place of Assistant Surgeon has been studying medicine nearly 3 years ans has attended our course of lectures. He is a young man of talent and patriotism. Yours Respectfully David Prince 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/51f8cbd7c59f16f3b47673266397d540.pdf e3835d4fa80a773af563e1cb467214b6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville, Apr 17th 1861 To His Excellency Gov Yates Dear Sir Permit me to recommend Dr R Wolcott of Jacksonville as a suitable person to fill the place of Assistant Surgeon in our Army, being a young man of good abilities and the right kind of Pluck. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Serv Wm. P. Edgars 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 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 P. Edgar to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500099 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville, Apr 17th 1861 To His Excellency Gov Yates Dear Sir Permit me to recommend Dr R Wolcott of Jacksonville as a suitable person to fill the place of Assistant Surgeon in our Army, being a young man of good abilities and the right kind of Pluck. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Serv Wm. P. Edgars 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/83c2bc8db0013506c6f0672650f578c6.pdf aa8681af80336b64163205a91a6c77fc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Freeport Ills April 17, 1861 Honl Richard Yates Dear Sir The friends of Honl. Thomas J. Turner, would be much gratified in having him placed in command of one of the Regiments called into service by the President from this State Having known Mr. Turner for more than twenty three years, I speak advisedly, when I say that, there are few men in Illinois who possess in a higher degree the qualities which go to make up a military leader. He is quick to perceive, deliberate in action, has great energy & determination, is courteous & especially kind to those dependent upon him. I am not advised in what manner the commanding officers of Regiments are appointed, but if consistent with your duty & the law, I <hr /> trust you will comply with his wishes and with the wishes of his friends and appoint Mr Turner to the command of one of the six Illinois Regiments. I am very respectfully & truly Your obt servt John A. Clark <hr /> J. A. Clark Recommending appointment of Thomas J. Turner as Colonel. J. A. Clark Freeport Ills. answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 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 John A. Clark to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500100 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. Freeport Ills April 17, 1861 Honl Richard Yates Dear Sir The friends of Honl. Thomas J. Turner, would be much gratified in having him placed in command of one of the Regiments called into service by the President from this State Having known Mr. Turner for more than twenty three years, I speak advisedly, when I say that, there are few men in Illinois who possess in a higher degree the qualities which go to make up a military leader. He is quick to perceive, deliberate in action, has great energy & determination, is courteous & especially kind to those dependent upon him. I am not advised in what manner the commanding officers of Regiments are appointed, but if consistent with your duty & the law, I <hr /> trust you will comply with his wishes and with the wishes of his friends and appoint Mr Turner to the command of one of the six Illinois Regiments. I am very respectfully & truly Your obt servt John A. Clark <hr /> J. A. Clark Recommending appointment of Thomas J. Turner as Colonel. J. A. Clark Freeport Ills. answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0235c719b00ba1ea275e72817cf22648.pdf 565389f111a2a7433c7251ffff05594c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Freeport April 17 1861 Gov R. Yates Dear Sir I have just read your proclamation convening the Legislature, the War Spirit is up among our people They are ready to march whenever you order Men of all parties say stand by the Government to the Death - Turner wants to head a regiment and we want you to appoint him to the Command of one. He has as much pluck as any man in the NorthWest and has the ability to Command. Our people are unanimous in this matter. Truly yr Frnd J.W. Shaffer Will see you soon <hr /> J. W. Shaffer recommending T. J. Turner as Colonel J. W. Shaffer Answered April 20th 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 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. W. Shaffer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500101 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. Freeport April 17 1861 Gov R. Yates Dear Sir I have just read your proclamation convening the Legislature, the War Spirit is up among our people They are ready to march whenever you order Men of all parties say stand by the Government to the Death - Turner wants to head a regiment and we want you to appoint him to the Command of one. He has as much pluck as any man in the NorthWest and has the ability to Command. Our people are unanimous in this matter. Truly yr Frnd J.W. Shaffer Will see you soon <hr /> J. W. Shaffer recommending T. J. Turner as Colonel J. W. Shaffer Answered April 20th 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/46f50313d4ad1df2cb132ec36a31c3d3.pdf 3018c6086dbb508e5b236b553bed8566 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Louis, Alton & Chicago Rail Road General Superintendent’s Office, Chicago, April 18, 1861 Gov. Yates Sir Will you permit me to introduce to your favourable consideration George [D.?] Kellogg Esq. an Attorney + resident of Chicago for [illegible] years past. Mr. Kellogg seeks a post of [lawyer?] + a post of honor and I am sure will give a good account of himself in any position he may be placed and that he will follow and defend our glorious Stars + Stripes wherever + whenever it may be necessary to do so. I will add that so far as I can [illegible] the same spirit pervades our whole community. Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servant R.B. Mason Supt Chicago + Alton RR <hr /> Col R.B. Mason Recommending G.D. Kellogg for Military apt ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 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 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 R. B. Mason to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500102 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. St. Louis, Alton & Chicago Rail Road General Superintendent’s Office, Chicago, April 18, 1861 Gov. Yates Sir Will you permit me to introduce to your favourable consideration George D. Kellogg Esq an Attorney & resident of Chicago for some years past. Mr. Kellogg seeks a post of danger & a post of honor and I am sure will give a good account of himself in any position he may be placed and that he will follow and defend our glorious Stars & Stripes wherever & whenever it may be necessary to do so. I will add that so far as I can judge the same spirit pervades our whole community. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt R. B. Mason Supt Chicago & Alton RR <hr /> Col R.B. Mason Recommending G. D. Kellogg for Military appt ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/557f1ec978b5830435962d4171913dc4.pdf eb7863c5bbb0b1792e7085b6087ab8a4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galena, Illinois, April 18, 1861 Sir: There is in this city a most accomplished man, a Hungarian, who is a topographical Engineer, and was a Lieutenant in that service in his own country. He is a true man and a patriot and wants to serve the country of his adoption in this time of its trial, in that capacity where he is the most competent. Will he not be wanted in a body of Engineers to accompany our volunteers. He is ready and anxious to respond to any call. Please have your military secretary answer this. Yours E B Washburne Gov. Yates. P.S. His name is A. G. Scheller and he can be made most useful. E.B.W. <hr /> E. B. Washburne recommending A G Scheller ansd Answered A.G. Scheller 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 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 Elihu B. Washburne to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500103 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. Galena, Illinois, April 18, 1861 Sir: There is in this city a most accomplished man, a Hungarian, who is a topographical Engineer, and was a Lieutenant in that service in his own country. He is a true man and a patriot and wants to serve the country of his adoption in this time of its trial, in that capacity where he is the most competent. Will he not be wanted in a body of Engineers to accompany our volunteers. He is ready and anxious to respond to any call. Please have your military secretary answer this. Yours E B Washburne Gov. Yates. P.S. His name is A. G. Scheller and he can be made most useful. E.B.W. <hr /> E. B. Washburne recommending A G Scheller ansd Answered A.G. Scheller 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/42b721e44b2993c17c891bca3c2158a5.pdf cc99847796a9c3a9109d5c2cca16075c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Wm. S. Edgar letter 4/19/61 With David Prince letter 4/17/61 Adj't Gen'l's Office Springfield - Apr 18/61 M. H. Cassell - Dr. Sr: I have called here and found that Gov. Yates is so much engaged that I do not feel at liberty to call on him to look at my letters. Will you be so kind as to present the enclosed letters to him, and speak a word for me in regard to that appointment that I am asking for? Yours very respectfully R. Wolcott <hr /> Richmond Wolcott asks asst surgeon's appt Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 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 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 R. Wolcott to M. H. Cassell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500104 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Wm. S. Edgar letter 4/19/61 With David Prince letter 4/17/61 Adj't Gen'l's Office Springfield - Apr 18/61 M. H. Cassell - Dr. Sr: I have called here and found that Gov. Yates is so much engaged that I do not feel at liberty to call on him to look at my letters. Will you be so kind as to present the enclosed letters to him, and speak a word for me in regard to that appointment that I am asking for? Yours very respectfully R. Wolcott <hr /> Richmond Wolcott asks asst surgeon's appt Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0a1ff0136b1b60a2cc40c92b854d3c26.pdf 2ccf8d509d27c955dd47df0ae0dd7251 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Buffalo N.Y. April 18th 1861 To His Excellency Gov. Yates, Springfield, Ills. Sir: I beg leave to state to your excellency that it will afford me great pleasure to be of service to the volunteers of my native State in any useful capacity, during the war against the rebels, provided you can obtain the assent of the President thereto. I am now on Recruiting service for the regular Army. My own Regiment being in California there is no certainty of my services being required with it unless it be recalled to participate in the glorious struggle for the preservation of the union and the enforcement of its laws. It would be in my opinion a high honor to accompany the Illinois volunteers in any capacity. Then sir, with the assent of the General Government, I shall be ever ready to obey your call. Very respectfully W. P. Carlin, 1st Lt 6th N Y V U.S.A. <hr /> Liet W. P. Carlin Offer of service Not to be ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 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 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. P. Carlin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500105 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. Buffalo N.Y. April 18th 1861 To His Excellency Gov. Yates, Springfield, Ills. Sir: I beg leave to state to your excellency that it will afford me great pleasure to be of service to the volunteers of my native State in any useful capacity, during the war against the rebels, provided you can obtain the assent of the President thereto. I am now on Recruiting service for the regular Army. My own Regiment being in California there is no certainty of my services being required with it unless it be recalled to participate in the glorious struggle for the preservation of the union and the enforcement of its laws. It would be in my opinion a high honor to accompany the Illinois volunteers in any capacity. Then sir, with the assent of the General Government, I shall be ever ready to obey your call. Very respectfully W. P. Carlin, 1st Lt 6th N Y V U.S.A. <hr /> Liet W. P. Carlin Offer of service Not to be ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2bf4b34cc403d4c89524f674db5c716a.pdf bdd3f90a16693b60c7052a456078f114 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with John L. Wilson letter 4/18/61 with Thomas Drummond letter 4/18/61 Chicago April 18th 1861 This is to certify that the bearer George D. Kellog Esq is an active member of the Chicago Light Guard, [H. T. Ease?] 68 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 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 H. [T. Ease] to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500106 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with John L. Wilson letter 4/18/61 with Thomas Drummond letter 4/18/61 Chicago April 18th 1861 This is to certify that the bearer George D. Kellog Esq is an active member of the Chicago Light Guard, [H. T. Ease?] 68 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/727b3dff37844e64df17f9bfc9953dd9.pdf 71afe49804e363ab0ee858e92ab2bcfa 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 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 H. F. D. Noll to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500107 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/5293913554e71114f8bfe232398b1c43.pdf 87a99016df14d93604070a58aace8c46 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with H. W. Casey letter 4/18/61 with Thomas Drummond letter 4/18/61 Chicago April 18/61 Hon Richard Yates Governor Dear sir I take great pleasure in introducing to your acquaintance Mr. George D. Kellogg of our City who solicits a military appointment at your hands. I have known Mr. Kellogg since his residence here, and cheerfully recommend him for the place which he seeks. He will make an active an efficient officer Very truly yours John. S. Wilson 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 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 L. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500108 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with H. W. Casey letter 4/18/61 with Thomas Drummond letter 4/18/61 Chicago April 18/61 Hon Richard Yates Governor Dear sir I take great pleasure in introducing to your acquaintance Mr. George D. Kellogg of our City who solicits a military appointment at your hands. I have known Mr. Kellogg since his residence here, and cheerfully recommend him for the place which he seeks. He will make an active an efficient officer Very truly yours John. S. Wilson 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/4affcccb7ddb0b29fc4bc1540a2b3e2f.pdf f78a9e8de5c3df56e491b7e089c0a3d0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ten Mile Macon County M.O. April 18 1861. Gov. Yates Dear friend I take the liberty of addressing a few lines to you. I am well aware that in these times of trouble and peril that your time and attention is much engrosed with public affairs Yet I have been greatly decieved for a quarter of a centuary, in you if you would feel your self annoyed by a letter from a friend who has always delited in devoting his energy, time, and influence to promote you to office and honer. I do not wish you to understand me, as claiming any thing from you, on that score however; But to be brief, I am in distress, I am in a neighborhood hostile to evry principal of liberty and Justice and I am anxious to get away from <hr /> a place that is liable to be the theater of mob violence, and bloodshed at any moment, You know me well enough, to know that I would scorn to conseal my political sentiments, and I have consequently become obnoxious to a set of hot brained Jack asses, a large majority of whom, are as poor as myself, and never will be able to own a slave, but they are ready to do any act of filth for their masters (the slave owners) By foul and fair means I have got a little in debt to some of them, and I cannot get away without some little aid After thinking over evry way and means that I was master of I have come to the conclusion to apply to you for the lone of a small sum of money to aid me in getting back to Illinois <hr /> Now "dick, it is a little mortifying to my pride to be compelled to make this application. But for the sake of my wife and little ones I am ready to do any thing that is honerable, and knowing that you have the means. I ask you to loan me about seventy five dollars, and I will start immediately to Illinois and put myself under your orders, and do any thing that you may see fit to dictate until you are paid the full amount and interest. But I shall never consider the debt fully paid as long I have a child that cease to feel greatfull to you This may look (to you) like a small thing, But if you could realize my situation and feeling: I am satisfied that you would respond, without an hours hesitation. I dare not direct this to His excelency the <hr /> John T. Henry Private [ans'd?] the Governor of Illinois. If I did it would never leave my P. O. I will therfore direct it to the Post master, and I hope that it will not be thrown aside by you; (as a large amount of your corrispondance must necessarily be) as unworthy of an answer. I shall attend regularily evry "mail day" until I obtain an answer Direct to your old friend John T. Henry Ten Mile Macon Co M.O. If you favor me in this matter I will be possesed of a waggon and team And perhaps you will be enabled to put me in a way to pay you immediately Your friend J. T. Henry His excelency R Yates N B I do not want any of my relations to know of this at present 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 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. T. Henry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500109 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. Ten Mile Macon County M.O. April 18 1861. Gov. Yates Dear friend I take the liberty of addressing a few lines to you. I am well aware that in these times of trouble and peril that your time and attention is much engrosed with public affairs Yet I have been greatly decieved for a quarter of a centuary, in you if you would feel your self annoyed by a letter from a friend who has always delited in devoting his energy, time, and influence to promote you to office and honer. I do not wish you to understand me, as claiming any thing from you, on that score however; But to be brief, I am in distress, I am in a neighborhood hostile to evry principal of liberty and Justice and I am anxious to get away from <hr /> a place that is liable to be the theater of mob violence, and bloodshed at any moment, You know me well enough, to know that I would scorn to conseal my political sentiments, and I have consequently become obnoxious to a set of hot brained Jack asses, a large majority of whom, are as poor as myself, and never will be able to own a slave, but they are ready to do any act of filth for their masters (the slave owners) By foul and fair means I have got a little in debt to some of them, and I cannot get away without some little aid After thinking over evry way and means that I was master of I have come to the conclusion to apply to you for the lone of a small sum of money to aid me in getting back to Illinois <hr /> Now "dick, it is a little mortifying to my pride to be compelled to make this application. But for the sake of my wife and little ones I am ready to do any thing that is honerable, and knowing that you have the means. I ask you to loan me about seventy five dollars, and I will start immediately to Illinois and put myself under your orders, and do any thing that you may see fit to dictate until you are paid the full amount and interest. But I shall never consider the debt fully paid as long I have a child that cease to feel greatfull to you This may look (to you) like a small thing, But if you could realize my situation and feeling: I am satisfied that you would respond, without an hours hesitation. I dare not direct this to His excelency the <hr /> John T. Henry Private [ans'd?] the Governor of Illinois. If I did it would never leave my P. O. I will therfore direct it to the Post master, and I hope that it will not be thrown aside by you; (as a large amount of your corrispondance must necessarily be) as unworthy of an answer. I shall attend regularily evry "mail day" until I obtain an answer Direct to your old friend John T. Henry Ten Mile Macon Co M.O. If you favor me in this matter I will be possesed of a waggon and team And perhaps you will be enabled to put me in a way to pay you immediately Your friend J. T. Henry His excelency R Yates N B I do not want any of my relations to know of this at present 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/56a6dfbbee4d07a8196c1f2432710a46.pdf ff4481364c498273280e9b1ef119aa6d 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 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 Thomas H. Higgins to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500110 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/d1a90f4aff2b23e1e4aa586fbb039aeb.pdf c29a69273c30761ed0dd5df800d18b6c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tuscola April 18th 1861 Dear Sir After my compliments I would say that your friends here fully endorse the promptness manifested by you in calling together the Legislature and the seeming determination on your part to maintain this glorious old confederacy. When you were here last fall you proposed to do something for me if Lincoln was elected to which I replied I did not want anything but since war is upon us and having somewhat of a military spirit I should be glad to serve my country in the Quartermaster or Commissory <hr /> Department. I suppose the appointments would be made by the War Department If you can I would like for you to intercede for me We had a large and enthusiastic meeting here last night but there is much opposition from the Democrats Fillmore men and a few “quasi” Republicans we will raise one or two companies of volunteers in this county. It would have done you good soul & Body to have heard the response to a call for three cheers for the Stars & Stripes after Col Williams of Ky. had finished his disunion speech go it Dick Your course meets the approbation of all good men in this section we will hold up your hands and fight treason whever we find it / your truly B. F. Ford <hr /> B. F. Ford For office &c Private 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 B. F. Ford to [Richard Yates] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500111 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. Tuscola April 18th 1861 Dear Sir After my compliments I would say that your friends here fully endorse the promptness manifested by you in calling together the Legislature and the seeming determination on your part to maintain this glorious old confederacy. When you were here last fall you proposed to do something for me if Lincoln was elected to which I replied I did not want anything but since war is upon us and having somewhat of a military spirit I should be glad to serve my country in the Quartermaster or Commissory <hr /> Department. I suppose the appointments would be made by the War Department If you can I would like for you to intercede for me We had a large and enthusiastic meeting here last night but there is much opposition from the Democrats Fillmore men and a few “quasi” Republicans we will raise one or two companies of volunteers in this county. It would have done you good soul & Body to have heard the response to a call for three cheers for the Stars & Stripes after Col Williams of Ky. had finished his disunion speech go it Dick Your course meets the approbation of all good men in this section we will hold up your hands and fight treason whever we find it / your truly B. F. Ford <hr /> B. F. Ford For office &c Private 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