24 25 22278 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b6716c1c9e97b7c515f809c345cd4c0e.pdf 1b659b3cadba162aed2e2c3e2eaf5b2f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pana Ill Apr 24th 1861 His Excellency Richd Yates, Governor Ill. Dear Sir This will introduce to you M. M. De [Levis?] Esq (Editor of our local Paper here) who goes to the State Capital for the purpose of consulting you in reference to some monuments of a Military character in our own locality - Consult with him freely & fully - Pana and vicinity is now almost a unit in favor of sustaining the Government & the Union as our Fathers made it. Two weeks ago it was not so. We now wish to present an undivided active, working opposition to all traitors - Yours &c H. D. Brigham <hr /> H. D. Brigham Personally delivered & ansd To be filed Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. D. Brigham to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500164 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. Pana Ill Apr 24th 1861 His Excellency Richd Yates, Governor Ill. Dear Sir This will introduce to you M. M. De [Levis?] Esq (Editor of our local Paper here) who goes to the State Capital for the purpose of consulting you in reference to some monuments of a Military character in our own locality - Consult with him freely & fully - Pana and vicinity is now almost a unit in favor of sustaining the Government & the Union as our Fathers made it. Two weeks ago it was not so. We now wish to present an undivided active, working opposition to all traitors - Yours &c H. D. Brigham <hr /> H. D. Brigham Personally delivered & ansd To be filed 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/9c6173aa67b7d5e63284033b5deb7372.pdf d0a181ffcbffc763c596f1dc55ec9276 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Apl 24th 1861 To His Excellency Rhd Yates Governor of Illinois Dr Sir Beleiving it to be the duty of an American Citizen to defend his Country, and her Flag, at all times and on all occasions. And having assisted in bearing the Stars and Stripes, through an Enemys country and over a bloody battle feild. I now offer you as the Executive of my state whatever of efficiency or experience I may have left, and hold myself in readiness to March at any moment if my services are accepted. Absence from home until this day must excuse the delay in this communication Respy yours W B Warren late Lt Col 1st Regt Ill Vol in Mexico <hr /> Col. W. B. Warren offer of services ansd W. B. Warren Offer of services ansd To His Excellency The Governor of Illinois Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. B. Warren to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500165 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 Apl 24th 1861 To His Excellency Rhd Yates Governor of Illinois Dr Sir Beleiving it to be the duty of an American Citizen to defend his Country, and her Flag, at all times and on all occasions. And having assisted in bearing the Stars and Stripes, through an Enemys country and over a bloody battle feild. I now offer you as the Executive of my state whatever of efficiency or experience I may have left, and hold myself in readiness to March at any moment if my services are accepted. Absence from home until this day must excuse the delay in this communication Respy yours W B Warren late Lt Col 1st Regt Ill Vol in Mexico <hr /> Col. W. B. Warren offer of services ansd W. B. Warren Offer of services ansd To His Excellency The Governor of Illinois 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/375a03a81c375ce176ca3c9dd8f54450.pdf 42b50ab545f42d223f61d10b53622f50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. B. Tuttle to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500166 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/c4e819b125156f9255cce8e3694d5663.pdf acf8e5e16d114df9a45b17d6791d867c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Salem Marion Co. Ill April 24 1861 Hon. R. Yates My Dear Sir It is reported that Col Hicks has Telegraphed to you for authority to raise a Regement for home Guards I am Requested by many friends to ask you not to grant the request. He up to yesterday was rampant for the South. The conversion is to sudent. We fear a trap to over power the Repulican yours A. L. Rankin <hr /> A. L. Rankin ansd In regard to Col Hicks A. L. Rankin Military subjects Important ans'd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. L. Rankin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500167 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. Salem Marion Co. Ill April 24 1861 Hon. R. Yates My Dear Sir It is reported that Col Hicks has Telegraphed to you for authority to raise a Regement for home Guards I am Requested by many friends to ask you not to grant the request. He up to yesterday was rampant for the South. The conversion is to sudent. We fear a trap to over power the Repulican yours A. L. Rankin <hr /> A. L. Rankin ansd In regard to Col Hicks A. L. Rankin Military subjects Important ans'd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c75c0831f9694c0066e259730e8e6c1e.pdf 9f7e180afdaf56842af0e535ca4bbc55 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Salem Marion Co. Ill. April 25th 1861 Hon R. Yates My Dear Sir Yesterday I droped you a few lines just as the mail was closing, with refference to a Telegram from Col. Hicks - If a company should be formed on a proper Union basis we have no objection to its acceptance if reported - We think the Col will come out all right The Salem Advocate of this morning is out for the war for the first time All our Secessionists are converted but three & They can not stand out against the preshure more than two or three days - Yours truly A. C. Rankin <hr /> A. C. Rankin about Col. Hicks Not to be answered Recommending 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 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. L. Rankin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500168 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. Salem Marion Co. Ill. April 25th 1861 Hon R. Yates My Dear Sir Yesterday I droped you a few lines just as the mail was closing, with refference to a Telegram from Col. Hicks - If a company should be formed on a proper Union basis we have no objection to its acceptance if reported - We think the Col will come out all right The Salem Advocate of this morning is out for the war for the first time All our Secessionists are converted but three & They can not stand out against the preshure more than two or three days - Yours truly A. C. Rankin <hr /> A. C. Rankin about Col. Hicks Not to be answered Recommending 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/14b5d7596083ac54b1a65f028a93902d.pdf 325acdad4cca942f33b1a84bdd7a9ede Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Valley Forge Ill. April 25th 1861 Hon. L Trumbull Dear Sir. My apology for addressing you is this. I am a minister of the gospel and desire an apointment in the army as chaplain. I should be very grateful for your assistance in procuring the same. The most that I can say of myself is, that I am tolerably obscure, and am perhaps as unpopular as any poor minister would wish to be. This arises I think from the fact that I have not been a sympathiser with the dominant party in politics in this region. I am not a politician never having cast but two votes for president (and I am over forty years of age) but because I have been known to be <hr />a Republican, I have had to endure an amount of prejudice you can scarcely conceive of. My desire is to do good but I feel that I can accomplish nothing here. I desire now to try what I can do in the army. Although I have not been so fortunate as to make your acquaintance, yet I have had the pleasure of hearing you speak. I heard you make a speech in Chester in this State in 1854, and had the pleasure of casting my vote for you for a seat in Congress at the ensuing election. I was at that time pastor of the Baptist church in that place. I refer you to our mutual friend Dr. D. Arter of this place. And to D L Philips of Anna. Yours truly. M.B Kelly Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource M. B. Kelly to Lyman Trumbull Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500169 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. Valley Forge Ill. April 25th 1861 Hon. L Trumbull Dear Sir. My apology for addressing you is this. I am a minister of the gospel and desire an apointment in the army as chaplain. I should be very grateful for your assistance in procuring the same. The most that I can say of myself is, that I am tolerably obscure, and am perhaps as unpopular as any poor minister would wish to be. This arises I think from the fact that I have not been a sympathiser with the dominant party in politics in this region. I am not a politician never having cast but two votes for president (and I am over forty years of age) but because I have been known to be <hr />a Republican, I have had to endure an amount of prejudice you can scarcely conceive of. My desire is to do good but I feel that I can accomplish nothing here. I desire now to try what I can do in the army. Although I have not been so fortunate as to make your acquaintance, yet I have had the pleasure of hearing you speak. I heard you make a speech in Chester in this State in 1854, and had the pleasure of casting my vote for you for a seat in Congress at the ensuing election. I was at that time pastor of the Baptist church in that place. I refer you to our mutual friend Dr. D. Arter of this place. And to D L Philips of Anna. Yours truly. M.B Kelly 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/a9a7c276a8fbafa9997e00f6a7b8f4b1.pdf e77471ed886b196c1f195c9fdede0207 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cambridge Mo Apl 25th 1861 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir In the present excited state of the Public mind, knowing how entirely you must be engaged in matters of the most serious moment, I feel somewhat reluctant, to call your attention to a matter so trivial, as will the one I present, appear. But as it is one to us, living in this town of considerable importance, and as I have no other source than yourself by which I can reach the point, not being acquainted in the proper direction in this State, presuming upon our long and familiar acquaintance, I have determined to write you - There is an effort being made here, to oust our present P.M., and substitute a Breckenridge Secessionist. I say what I know - [Beeding?] the present occupant was an old line Whig but at the last Presidential election voted for Douglass and is every way competent and acceptable to the community and could not be ousted if left to the vote of the Town & neighborhood - The man proposed to fill his place, [name] is a young man and cast his first Presidential vote, last election & for Breckenridge and is still of that party <hr /> We are all Union men in this Place with but few exceptions, and if I can accomplish it will ever be so. The Stars & Strips still wave above our village heralding our views to all who sail upon Missouri's muddy stream, altho Secession stalks abroad, and we would be much chagrined if having fought secession so long and so successfully, we should now have hoisted upon us as P.M. a man entertaining such views - The P.O. is worth nothing & the incumbent does not want it, but still does not like to give it up when the community wish him to keep it and when the opposition to him is altogether personal; and of this I am satisfied - Now my Dear Sir if you can aid us in this, and prevent this removal and I know you can, you will add another to the many obligations I am under to you Yours R. [Wick.?] Price P.S You must act instantly, for application for removal thro some one has been made Wick R. Nick Price about P.M. in Mo. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R. Nick Price to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500170 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. Cambridge Mo Apl 25th 1861 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir In the present excited state of the Public mind, knowing how entirely you must be engaged in matters of the most serious moment, I feel somewhat reluctant, to call your attention to a matter so trivial, as will the one I present, appear. But as it is one to us, living in this town of considerable importance, and as I have no other source than yourself by which I can reach the point, not being acquainted in the proper direction in this State, presuming upon our long and familiar acquaintance, I have determined to write you - There is an effort being made here, to oust our present P.M., and substitute a Breckenridge Secessionist. I say what I know - [Beeding?] the present occupant was an old line Whig but at the last Presidential election voted for Douglass and is every way competent and acceptable to the community and could not be ousted if left to the vote of the Town & neighborhood - The man proposed to fill his place, [name] is a young man and cast his first Presidential vote, last election & for Breckenridge and is still of that party <hr /> We are all Union men in this Place with but few exceptions, and if I can accomplish it will ever be so. The Stars & Strips still wave above our village heralding our views to all who sail upon Missouri's muddy stream, altho Secession stalks abroad, and we would be much chagrined if having fought secession so long and so successfully, we should now have hoisted upon us as P.M. a man entertaining such views - The P.O. is worth nothing & the incumbent does not want it, but still does not like to give it up when the community wish him to keep it and when the opposition to him is altogether personal; and of this I am satisfied - Now my Dear Sir if you can aid us in this, and prevent this removal and I know you can, you will add another to the many obligations I am under to you Yours R. [Wick.?] Price P.S You must act instantly, for application for removal thro some one has been made Wick R. Nick Price about P.M. in Mo. 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/5d325dac96c013890048b64b94bd5f9a.pdf 0a9093c14da9f410a29dfdb3615813b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. L. Morrison to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500171 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/3e0b4a6d68f0330262172e22b5760f51.pdf 1bca2c1df77d5dd17b68356222898a68 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lasalle Aprile 25th 1861 Lasalle County Illinois His excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois If I could be of Service in your judgement in any Illinois Regment in the capacity of Chaplin I should be gratified to receive such an appointment at your hands; provided a sufficient remuneration is given, to support my family in my absence from them. I am a traveling minister in the M.E. Church, Centrall Illinois Conference, Lasalle District. I will refer to Captain Wm Gibson to Captain Senator Pickett, and mr Blades of Iroquois County. If this be answered please direct to Lasalle Ills. Your obedient Servant John W. Flowers His Excellency Richard Yates <hr /> Rev. J. W. Flowers La Salle Ills answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 John W. Flowers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500172 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. Lasalle Aprile 25th 1861 Lasalle County Illinois His excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois If I could be of Service in your judgement in any Illinois Regment in the capacity of Chaplin I should be gratified to receive such an appointment at your hands; provided a sufficient remuneration is given, to support my family in my absence from them. I am a traveling minister in the M.E. Church, Centrall Illinois Conference, Lasalle District. I will refer to Captain Wm Gibson to Captain Senator Pickett, and mr Blades of Iroquois County. If this be answered please direct to Lasalle Ills. Your obedient Servant John W. Flowers His Excellency Richard Yates <hr /> Rev. J. W. Flowers La Salle 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/bc590d49f116cc52dd7c76c9d8b0e4ad.pdf b215862a49ac087ad2b028b1a064dfc7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Petition of the Alexander Inness and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500173 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/0a9cdb0ca99f6cb981e190152b2e4b94.pdf 6c5d00be96fc15e5d2879d87f4dd9d34 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. G. Wright Private Mason Illinois April 25th 1861 To his excellency Richard Yates Govenor of Ills. Since the nobel sons of old Effingham County have so valiently volenteered to defend the "Stars & Stripes" and especially, since the I.C.R.R. has been carrying Soldiers to Cairo, the cloven-foot of secession has manifested itself right in our midst. Quite a number among us are at heart, the enemies of the Federal Government - and only want the power to enable them to turn the whole North into the hands of the enemies of this Government. There are in this village those who would, I verily believe, if they were not afraid, lead on a band of secessionists from the South, and rejoice in seeing them subjugate us - and visit the Chains of Slavery on our necks. One of the old posts in the Democratic party has been heard to say that "the volenteers from this Co. were cowards, and that hoped they every one get what they deserved before they return". His wife has said that "She hoped to God the South would kill every one of them" - and his little son has frequently said the same thing - which certainly reflects the sentiments of the head of the family. This same old man has said within the last five days that he could command the force in three days to take the Town of Mason, and that Republicans had better mind how they talk about traitors. <hr /> These things he has said to his supposed confidential friends - He has not said them publicly. And it is my deliberate opinion that he speaks the sentiments of not less than from six to ten men within five miles of this place. And many more are of the same opinion with me. In Clay County I learn there are a good many secessionists who are clamorours in favor of the South. And farther south in Egypt, I have every reason to belive that there are many who will fight for the South in the event fighting has to be done on the border. And since our volenteers left here on Tuesday last, we have commenced making up a company of minute men - to be called the Mason minute guards - and a certain man in this vicinity has said as soon as the Company was made up and left here, he'd bring in a company to Rob & plunder ever "Black Republican" that was left behind. These things look hard: but they are true. In such a crisis as the present, these men are dangerous to the communities in which they live. In the present emergency, it seems to me that effective legislative means should be provided for the prompt surpression of every thing that would tend to encourage disloyalty in our midst, & invite the invasion our free territoy in Ills. by an armed body of rebbells. One enemy at home is more to be dreaded than many abroad. I fear thare are 10,000 traitors in Southern Ills. & may be many more. Yours in Confidence G. Wright Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource G. Wright to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500174 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. G. Wright Private Mason Illinois April 25th 1861 To his excellency Richard Yates Govenor of Ills. Since the nobel sons of old Effingham County have so valiently volenteered to defend the "Stars & Stripes" and especially, since the I.C.R.R. has been carrying Soldiers to Cairo, the cloven-foot of secession has manifested itself right in our midst. Quite a number among us are at heart, the enemies of the Federal Government - and only want the power to enable them to turn the whole North into the hands of the enemies of this Government. There are in this village those who would, I verily believe, if they were not afraid, lead on a band of secessionists from the South, and rejoice in seeing them subjugate us - and visit the Chains of Slavery on our necks. One of the old posts in the Democratic party has been heard to say that "the volenteers from this Co. were cowards, and that hoped they every one get what they deserved before they return". His wife has said that "She hoped to God the South would kill every one of them" - and his little son has frequently said the same thing - which certainly reflects the sentiments of the head of the family. This same old man has said within the last five days that he could command the force in three days to take the Town of Mason, and that Republicans had better mind how they talk about traitors. <hr /> These things he has said to his supposed confidential friends - He has not said them publicly. And it is my deliberate opinion that he speaks the sentiments of not less than from six to ten men within five miles of this place. And many more are of the same opinion with me. In Clay County I learn there are a good many secessionists who are clamorours in favor of the South. And farther south in Egypt, I have every reason to belive that there are many who will fight for the South in the event fighting has to be done on the border. And since our volenteers left here on Tuesday last, we have commenced making up a company of minute men - to be called the Mason minute guards - and a certain man in this vicinity has said as soon as the Company was made up and left here, he'd bring in a company to Rob & plunder ever "Black Republican" that was left behind. These things look hard: but they are true. In such a crisis as the present, these men are dangerous to the communities in which they live. In the present emergency, it seems to me that effective legislative means should be provided for the prompt surpression of every thing that would tend to encourage disloyalty in our midst, & invite the invasion our free territoy in Ills. by an armed body of rebbells. One enemy at home is more to be dreaded than many abroad. I fear thare are 10,000 traitors in Southern Ills. & may be many more. Yours in Confidence G. Wright 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/2f0999d36b2f7b070f1e3e80d1c94791.pdf 1b231cbdc6636f2d2f81540cf318ff51 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. ESSEX HOUSE, GEO. E. VAN SICKLE, Proprietor Mattoon, Ills., 25 Apl 1861 Gov Yates Dr Sir On my way this morn from Centralia I fell in co with Hon G Y Atkison a member of the Legislature of Indiana. He informed me that he was in Jackson Tenesee yesterday and heard Judge Milton Brown of that place address the citizens - that the tenor of the address, was that every man should enlist and march at once with the view of taking Cairo - that he stired up the greatest enthusiasm & that he had but little doubt, but that an armed force quite formidable would be thrown against Cairo. He also stated that they were wanting armes & that every means will be resorted to, to procure them - I have but little doubt of their intention upon Cairo - they must have provisions & to obtain them, they must have this point - This point & Washington may be the great battle grounds. Hon H W Blodgett from Lake will tell you who I am - In much haste - Yours & c C M Hawley <hr /> C. M. Hawley Attack on Cairo C. M. Hawley About Attack on Cairo Filed Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. M. Hawley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500175 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. ESSEX HOUSE, GEO. E. VAN SICKLE, Proprietor Mattoon, Ills., 25 Apl 1861 Gov Yates Dr Sir On my way this morn from Centralia I fell in co with Hon G Y Atkison a member of the Legislature of Indiana. He informed me that he was in Jackson Tenesee yesterday and heard Judge Milton Brown of that place address the citizens - that the tenor of the address, was that every man should enlist and march at once with the view of taking Cairo - that he stired up the greatest enthusiasm & that he had but little doubt, but that an armed force quite formidable would be thrown against Cairo. He also stated that they were wanting armes & that every means will be resorted to, to procure them - I have but little doubt of their intention upon Cairo - they must have provisions & to obtain them, they must have this point - This point & Washington may be the great battle grounds. Hon H W Blodgett from Lake will tell you who I am - In much haste - Yours & c C M Hawley <hr /> C. M. Hawley Attack on Cairo C. M. Hawley About Attack on Cairo Filed 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/aa65a434c7a2985d0ce53f74a04f815d.pdf ad8dea8c71d864fda1705f150419142b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Apr. 26, 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov of Illinois Dear Sir It gives me pleasure to recommend J. B. Vauhgn Esq of this city for some command or responsible position in the Armies of the state. He is a gentleman of superior abilities (over) <hr /> and I believe warmly devoted to the constitution and the flag of his country. I believe he will do honor to any post you may be able to assign him Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servt Wm Bross <hr /> Wm Bross Introducing & recommending J. B. Vaughan Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Bross to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500176 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Apr. 26, 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov of Illinois Dear Sir It gives me pleasure to recommend J. B. Vauhgn Esq of this city for some command or responsible position in the Armies of the state. He is a gentleman of superior abilities (over) <hr /> and I believe warmly devoted to the constitution and the flag of his country. I believe he will do honor to any post you may be able to assign him Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servt Wm Bross <hr /> Wm Bross Introducing & recommending J. B. Vaughan Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7a7b815cdf7d7a42326fcb0dce019243.pdf bfeedf4a13b19e097118b7fe196dcf3d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Illinois April 26th 1861 R. Yates allow me to ask a favour of you not for my self but for our freind Charles W. Chatterton,, = if it is in your power to grant it,, Mr. C. Would in my judgement make a first rate assistant comisary and he would be pleased to have it I am two unwell to come and see you or I would Your Truly A. Y. Ellis <hr /> A. Y. Ellis - For C. W. Chatterton's appt. Ansd "Commissary" Apl 26 1861 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. Y. Ellis to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500177 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Illinois April 26th 1861 R. Yates allow me to ask a favour of you not for my self but for our freind Charles W. Chatterton,, = if it is in your power to grant it,, Mr. C. Would in my judgement make a first rate assistant comisary and he would be pleased to have it I am two unwell to come and see you or I would Your Truly A. Y. Ellis <hr /> A. Y. Ellis - For C. W. Chatterton's appt. Ansd "Commissary" Apl 26 1861 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0b5da6519938c3b69979fd2044f4e5e5.pdf bf403d7ef3c9a7d4d317af570a440a5b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago April 26th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Com-in chief Dear Sir My brother S. Rush Haven was appointed by B. G. R. K. Swift assistant surgeon in 2d B. I. Vol and left here with the troops on Sunday night last for Cairo, where he now is. I see by the act to be passed those acting in the Regiments are first to Receive a certificate from the Board of Examiners and then to be commissioned by your Excellency I believe my brother will be found competent. I know he is brave and patriotic &c, and therefore respectfully solicit your Excellency to allow him to be placed where he can serve the country in this hour of her great peril. And will remain your Obt Servt Carlos Haven <hr /> Carlos Haven Recommendation for of his Brother for Surgeon's appt ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Carlos Haven to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500178 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago April 26th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Com-in chief Dear Sir My brother S. Rush Haven was appointed by B. G. R. K. Swift assistant surgeon in 2d B. I. Vol and left here with the troops on Sunday night last for Cairo, where he now is. I see by the act to be passed those acting in the Regiments are first to Receive a certificate from the Board of Examiners and then to be commissioned by your Excellency I believe my brother will be found competent. I know he is brave and patriotic &c, and therefore respectfully solicit your Excellency to allow him to be placed where he can serve the country in this hour of her great peril. And will remain your Obt Servt Carlos Haven <hr /> Carlos Haven Recommendation for of his Brother for Surgeon's appt ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1dc21c7e36f611a32923b289eb215462.pdf badb6e266fe75c6de03ac2f999b9829a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Canton April 26, 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates The inclosed letter is from a good and a true man No better appointment could be made, if at your disposal gives him the office he desires and oblige yours Your Obt Servt W Kellogg Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Kelogg to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500179 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Canton April 26, 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates The inclosed letter is from a good and a true man No better appointment could be made, if at your disposal gives him the office he desires and oblige yours Your Obt Servt W Kellogg Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/57888a674294c404977c461390e2ad4f.pdf 0daa0e20022777608201c10fe7f89cee Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State House Springfield Ills April 26th 1861 Govr Yates. Hon Sir On a former occasion I tendered you my survices either in a civil or Military capacity. You responded that the civil list was full, and that you hoped in God, Military survice would not be wanted, but that you would do for me what you could when oppurtunity offered. I referred you to Hon O. H. Browning Hon W. Kellogg & W. I. Rutledge. I repeat my application, If you have use for me reply - Thos Hamer <hr /> Thos. Hamer For Military appt Not to be answered in writing Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas Hamer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500180 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State House Springfield Ills April 26th 1861 Govr Yates. Hon Sir On a former occasion I tendered you my survices either in a civil or Military capacity. You responded that the civil list was full, and that you hoped in God, Military survice would not be wanted, but that you would do for me what you could when oppurtunity offered. I referred you to Hon O. H. Browning Hon W. Kellogg & W. I. Rutledge. I repeat my application, If you have use for me reply - Thos Hamer <hr /> Thos. Hamer For Military appt Not to be answered in writing Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/991c105a6b5563f6ef0ea68eb5faa050.pdf 3f6593f3f3679d6f99257ef4d6269280 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Knoxville April 26, '61 My Dr Gov, It has been Rumored here the Genl Paine of Monmouth might get the post of Brig. Genl. of the Ills troops. Knowing what we do of his Military Education and experience, and his character as a Man this appointment would Suit us, in this Section, well. I have been asked by some of my friends here to Recommend to you and to him, one of our Citizens, John H. Ewing, as one of his Staff, say Aid. Mr. Ewing is now some 30 years of age, comes of Revolutionary stock, has had some military training, has a cool clear head and a powerful physique, and is one of the boldest, and most fearless Riders I ever saw. I cannot just now think of a man who would be more prompt and Efficient in any Emergency, and more faithful in the discharge of any duty which might be required of him. His friends would like to get him into a position <hr /> where he could be more useful than in the Ranks Our County has not been so prompt as I hoped in Responding to their Country's call I understand we have four or five Companies full or nearly so, and although we may have been slow at the start, you may be certain the County of Knox will be sure in the End. We are delighted with the tone & spirit of your Message and I have no doubt it will meet with a hearty Amen! from Every true Illinoisan. It is clear to my mind that if we would preserve our glorious government we must fight for it. If we would have peace with the Southern traitors, we must Conquer it! I can fully endorse the Sentiment contained in a Letter from our worthy Minister at Berlin, Gov. Wright of Indiana "I tell you, friend Knox, this idea of a peaceable seperation is all nonsense. We had better fight even to Extermination, than to commit to our children, war, bloodshed & carnage, the inevitable consequences of border feuds, if we are not kept <hr /> one people. We cannot be two people---we are one people, or we are nothing." But I am writing longer than I ought. I know how busy you are. I would not have troubled you if I had known certainly the whereabout of Gen. Paine, to whom perhaps I could more properly write. If he is at Springfield, be so good as to hand to him this Letter Very truly Your obdt. Servt. & friend James Knox His Excellency Rich. Yates Govr. Ills <hr /> Knox Write Paine the substance as to Ewing Hon James Knox Recommending J. H. Ewing for military appt Ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Knox to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500181 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Knoxville April 26, '61 My Dr Gov, It has been Rumored here the Genl Paine of Monmouth might get the post of Brig. Genl. of the Ills troops. Knowing what we do of his Military Education and experience, and his character as a Man this appointment would Suit us, in this Section, well. I have been asked by some of my friends here to Recommend to you and to him, one of our Citizens, John H. Ewing, as one of his Staff, say Aid. Mr. Ewing is now some 30 years of age, comes of Revolutionary stock, has had some military training, has a cool clear head and a powerful physique, and is one of the boldest, and most fearless Riders I ever saw. I cannot just now think of a man who would be more prompt and Efficient in any Emergency, and more faithful in the discharge of any duty which might be required of him. His friends would like to get him into a position <hr /> where he could be more useful than in the Ranks Our County has not been so prompt as I hoped in Responding to their Country's call I understand we have four or five Companies full or nearly so, and although we may have been slow at the start, you may be certain the County of Knox will be sure in the End. We are delighted with the tone & spirit of your Message and I have no doubt it will meet with a hearty Amen! from Every true Illinoisan. It is clear to my mind that if we would preserve our glorious government we must fight for it. If we would have peace with the Southern traitors, we must Conquer it! I can fully endorse the Sentiment contained in a Letter from our worthy Minister at Berlin, Gov. Wright of Indiana "I tell you, friend Knox, this idea of a peaceable seperation is all nonsense. We had better fight even to Extermination, than to commit to our children, war, bloodshed & carnage, the inevitable consequences of border feuds, if we are not kept <hr /> one people. We cannot be two people---we are one people, or we are nothing." But I am writing longer than I ought. I know how busy you are. I would not have troubled you if I had known certainly the whereabout of Gen. Paine, to whom perhaps I could more properly write. If he is at Springfield, be so good as to hand to him this Letter Very truly Your obdt. Servt. & friend James Knox His Excellency Rich. Yates Govr. Ills <hr /> Knox Write Paine the substance as to Ewing Hon James Knox Recommending J. H. Ewing for military appt Ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/84e3c55d335ad54d437554190931042e.pdf dd1c47fdd549c44df2bea57115a4f5c5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. This letter asks information concerning appointments of chaplains Please Read Pecatonica Illinois Apr. 26 61 His Exelancy Richard Yates Governor &c of the State of Illinois Dr Sir I am near forty six and without excessive fatigue enjoy tolerable health. Am Pastor of An evangelical Chh in this village some of whom have Volunteered in the army and are now at Springfield or other posts beyond I have a practical experiance and of many years in one branch of Surgery and much experiance in the general practice of Medicine & Surgery. Having been twenty years connected with the same My education in Medicine in surgery will average with practicians generally I write to ask 1st Are Chaplains allowed to the Volunteer troops? 2d If so how chosen & Paid? <hr /> 3d Are the duties such as a sound man with verry moderate power of physical endurance can perform? Feeling extremely desirous to serve our common country and especially desirous to serve our volunteer force. And thus asking that as a chaplain I might minister to the Spiritual wants and at the same time in emergency be a valuable assistant to the Surgical corps among the wounded, on the field, or in the hospital, I ask for information on the above points that I may determine the line of duty As to seeking an appointment as chaplain Any information connected with the above will be greatfully received Pardon this intrusion uppon your valuable time And May the God of Battles Preserve your Honor and our Glorious Union with Sincere Respect Rev. Isaac B. Branch Pastor <hr /> P.S. Mr C B [Deria] Hon E. B. Washburne are my personal acquaintances & friends of mine "Next call" for troops takes one more company from our Town & vicinity All is enthusiastic Patriotism of the right kind An early reply solicited on this account IBB Please address Rev. I. B. Branch Pecatonica Ill. <hr /> Rev J. B. Branch For Chaplain's Appt Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. Branch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500182 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. This letter asks information concerning appointments of chaplains Please Read Pecatonica Illinois Apr. 26 61 His Exelancy Richard Yates Governor &c of the State of Illinois Dr Sir I am near forty six and without excessive fatigue enjoy tolerable health. Am Pastor of An evangelical Chh in this village some of whom have Volunteered in the army and are now at Springfield or other posts beyond I have a practical experiance and of many years in one branch of Surgery and much experiance in the general practice of Medicine & Surgery. Having been twenty years connected with the same My education in Medicine in surgery will average with practicians generally I write to ask 1st Are Chaplains allowed to the Volunteer troops? 2d If so how chosen & Paid? <hr /> 3d Are the duties such as a sound man with verry moderate power of physical endurance can perform? Feeling extremely desirous to serve our common country and especially desirous to serve our volunteer force. And thus asking that as a chaplain I might minister to the Spiritual wants and at the same time in emergency be a valuable assistant to the Surgical corps among the wounded, on the field, or in the hospital, I ask for information on the above points that I may determine the line of duty As to seeking an appointment as chaplain Any information connected with the above will be greatfully received Pardon this intrusion uppon your valuable time And May the God of Battles Preserve your Honor and our Glorious Union with Sincere Respect Rev. Isaac B. Branch Pastor <hr /> P.S. Mr C B [Deria] Hon E. B. Washburne are my personal acquaintances & friends of mine "Next call" for troops takes one more company from our Town & vicinity All is enthusiastic Patriotism of the right kind An early reply solicited on this account IBB Please address Rev. I. B. Branch Pecatonica Ill. <hr /> Rev J. B. Branch For Chaplain's Appt Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5374955ed798206133baaf1dc5154f85.pdf c7667f403a0ece47610d25d28d4567e6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Elgin Illinois April 26 1861. Gov. Yates. Sir. Will it be possible for me to obtain the situation of nurse. where the Elgin Company may be stationed? Affection for a brother in that company [anone?] particularly prompts me to take this step, although I look upon all men as brothers in this common cause. If my strength, and nerve were insufficient for the work, I would not offer my services. My age is twenty four. Hoping for a favorable reply. I am, Yours respectfully, Sophie. Wheeler. <hr /> Miss Sophie Wheeler. Elgin Ill. Application to be employed as nurse. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sophie Wheeler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500183 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Elgin Illinois April 26 1861. Gov. Yates. Sir. Will it be possible for me to obtain the situation of nurse. where the Elgin Company may be stationed? Affection for a brother in that company [anone?] particularly prompts me to take this step, although I look upon all men as brothers in this common cause. If my strength, and nerve were insufficient for the work, I would not offer my services. My age is twenty four. Hoping for a favorable reply. I am, Yours respectfully, Sophie. Wheeler. <hr /> Miss Sophie Wheeler. Elgin Ill. Application to be employed as nurse. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/15668a7c81b60bc9e91bd03bb04d4391.pdf 71eb93dbd715a25b0b46204fd5f7c7b0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gov Yates Dr Sir I you have a commission either honorary or active which you can favor me with you will confer an obligation upon your editorial friend William Caffrey Ed Rep & [illegible] Sterling Ills April 26th/61 <hr /> Wm Caffrey For Appt to Office ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Caffery to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500184 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gov Yates Dr Sir I you have a commission either honorary or active which you can favor me with you will confer an obligation upon your editorial friend William Caffrey Ed Rep & [illegible] Sterling Ills April 26th/61 <hr /> Wm Caffrey For Appt to Office ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7c415fa8dcf1e4486872c760a09b12c7.pdf 16b0115e47e46353d9368c81ce693414 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters, Commander in Chief, April 26, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to communicate to you that twenty-one thousand stand of arms, one hundred and ten thousand musket cartridges, ten pieces of artillery complete will reach here at one o'clock P.M. this day. Richd Yates Com. in Chief Capt. John Pope U.S.A. Commander Camp Yates Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to John Pope Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500185 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters, Commander in Chief, April 26, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to communicate to you that twenty-one thousand stand of arms, one hundred and ten thousand musket cartridges, ten pieces of artillery complete will reach here at one o'clock P.M. this day. Richd Yates Com. in Chief Capt. John Pope U.S.A. Commander Camp Yates Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b34d6a20375a976aabd29d29bc14ade3.pdf 2006cfe26ac76e5fdbe5eb8c673efbce Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Shelbyville Illinois Apr 27th, 61 Hon Richard Yates, Govnor of Illinois My Dear Sir, I take this mode of addressing you for the purpose of tendering my Services to you and my Country, If I am over bold, be so kind as to overlook it, in view of my anxiety to do somthing for my native country, I wish to get a Situation as a Surgeon to some company now raised to prosecute this war. My friends have influenced me to take this method as the surest to gain my desired office, if you can accomodate me with it I will be most thankfull <hr /> I ask not for any remuneration for my services, all I wish is to be furnished with the necessary articles peculiar to my profession, money is not my wish, If I can do anything in the name of Humanity, I will be Satisfied. If Your Excelency can do anything for me, Please be so kind as to inform me as soon as possible how I shall proceed to gain the object I Remain Very truly Your obt srvt Bashaw Trower Shelbyville Illinois His Excelency Gov Richard Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Dr Bashaw Trower Shelbyville Ills Answered. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bashaw Trower to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500186 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Shelbyville Illinois Apr 27th, 61 Hon Richard Yates, Govnor of Illinois My Dear Sir, I take this mode of addressing you for the purpose of tendering my Services to you and my Country, If I am over bold, be so kind as to overlook it, in view of my anxiety to do somthing for my native country, I wish to get a Situation as a Surgeon to some company now raised to prosecute this war. My friends have influenced me to take this method as the surest to gain my desired office, if you can accomodate me with it I will be most thankfull <hr /> I ask not for any remuneration for my services, all I wish is to be furnished with the necessary articles peculiar to my profession, money is not my wish, If I can do anything in the name of Humanity, I will be Satisfied. If Your Excelency can do anything for me, Please be so kind as to inform me as soon as possible how I shall proceed to gain the object I Remain Very truly Your obt srvt Bashaw Trower Shelbyville Illinois His Excelency Gov Richard Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Dr Bashaw Trower Shelbyville Ills Answered. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/db8bd7d511da958ec17789ce18b69015.pdf 9166d671bceaa1f533153e27901f433c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago April 27, 1861 To His Excellency Gov Yates DearSir I understand that Mr J G True of this City, (one of the original Zouaves), will be an applicant for the appointment of Commissary of the Zouave Regiment when formed. Mr. True is not only a Soldier but a Gentlemen Every way qualified for the position, and his appointment would not only give Universal satisfaction to the Officers and Men of the Regiment with whom he is a great favourite, but to a large number of our prominent Citizens Yours Respectfully Wm. L. Church <hr /> I fully concur in the within N. B. Judd I unite cordially in the application Jas. W. Sheahan Ditto here! Appoint him, and it will be all right. Andrew Shuman, Editor Journal I have known Mr True for Some years.-A more admirable appointment could not be made nor one more gratifying to the citizens of Chicago [J. S.?] Fitch Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William L. Church to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500187 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago April 27, 1861 To His Excellency Gov Yates DearSir I understand that Mr J G True of this City, (one of the original Zouaves), will be an applicant for the appointment of Commissary of the Zouave Regiment when formed. Mr. True is not only a Soldier but a Gentlemen Every way qualified for the position, and his appointment would not only give Universal satisfaction to the Officers and Men of the Regiment with whom he is a great favourite, but to a large number of our prominent Citizens Yours Respectfully Wm. L. Church <hr /> I fully concur in the within N. B. Judd I unite cordially in the application Jas. W. Sheahan Ditto here! Appoint him, and it will be all right. Andrew Shuman, Editor Journal I have known Mr True for Some years.-A more admirable appointment could not be made nor one more gratifying to the citizens of Chicago [J. S.?] Fitch Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c92b35861ecfe4ebd86f37cd309be689.pdf ba2a062d826c7c9b1eec35f9276b2b05 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Macomb Ills. April 27th 1861 Gov. Yates - Dear Sir - I would like a "chance in" with a company under the bill before the Legislature if the thing is possible. Will there be a "ghost of a chance"? Yours Very Truly L. H. Waters <hr /> Hon L. H. Waters For Military appt Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource L. H. Waters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500188 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Macomb Ills. April 27th 1861 Gov. Yates - Dear Sir - I would like a "chance in" with a company under the bill before the Legislature if the thing is possible. Will there be a "ghost of a chance"? Yours Very Truly L. H. Waters <hr /> Hon L. H. Waters For Military appt Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20