32 25 22278 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/afe7bb79d3ab1f4712cf1774cff2f5cf.pdf 05098b5c97ce5ea27a126c4486c38b87 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nebraska City, Neb. Ter. June 5, 1861 Dear Sir, I had supposed that after nearly five years absence from Illinois, while laboring in a rather retired and humble station to assist in laying on a correct moral and religious basis the foundation for the future prosperity of Nebraska, those with whom I formerly co-operated in a similar work in Illinois, had almost if not altogether forgotten me. It was then peculiarly gratifying to learn this morning from O. H. Irish Esq, that you had made of him kind enquiries concerning my welfare, and including a proffer of assistance if desired. Hitherto I have, since my residence in the Territory, uniformly declined every offer of position that would involve me in party politics. This course was to me, as a missionary, an absolute necessity. Active participation in politics has ruined pecuniarily, politically and religiously every minister in this Territory within my knowledge who has embarked in it, by <hr /> becoming a candidate before the people for any office within their gift. Since my residence in Nebraska, my support has been principally derived from the Home Mission Society, and by the most rigid economy, and some self denial I have just about succeeded in making both ends meet, being neither one dollar richer or poorer to day than I was the day I entered Nebraska; that is to say: I had nothing when I arrived here, and I have it yet. From this you will see that a few months of suspension of my salary, would throw me in the back ground, from which it would be difficult to recover. My contract with the Society forbids engaging in any other pursuit that would add to my income, and while my family expenses are annually increasing (we have one boy, and four girls to feed, clothe and educate) there is no possibility of addition to my resources while engaged in missionary work. But a suspension from this work, or a curtailment of salary is not only possible but probable. The sources of revenue of the Society in whose employ I am, are already partially dried up by the diversion of a large proportion of the contributions usually flowing into our <hr /> Society's treasury, to the support of volunteers engaged in defense of the Union, or by the rallying of the contributors for the same purpose. If the war should continue, it becomes almost an absolute certainty that all or nearly all engaged in this work will be thrown out of employment and of means of support. With all these facts, circumstances and possibilities, you will not be surprised that the conversation of Mr Irish this morning led me to think there might be a possible opening through you, to the means of living. I know your influence with President Lincoln, and that you will not hesitate to use it to benefit a friend, if in your estimation he is worthy; you know what my capabilities are, and whether you can bring that influence to bear in my behalf, with a good conscience. If I had capital, I would earnestly try to accomplish the end of sustaining my family through that; If I were physically capable of making an honest living by manual labor, I would not thus invite to you; but having no capital, and having comparatively little use of my left hand, I will say that I would most gratefully accept, and most faithfully try to fulfil the duties of any position to which I might be appointed for which I am competent, (I want no other), <hr /> within Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska or Dacotah, provided its emoluments amounted to $1000. per annum. As this is my first effort at applying for position I may have blundered in it, but you will know how to make all allowances. Whatever may be the result of this, be assured of my best wishes for your success and prosperity, that in the administration of your Government you may be guided by Divine wisdom and that my prayers shall not cease to ascend for the perpetuity of our government and a blessing upon every effort made to maintain it against rebellion and treason. If a leisure hour should occur in your many and arduous duties, it would afford me great pleasure to have a line from you. With great respect, I subscribe myself, Your obt. servant, John M. Taggart To his Excellency Gov. R. Yates Springfield, Ill. John M. Taggart 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 07 (June 1-5, 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 M. Taggart to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500356 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. Nebraska City, Neb. Ter. June 5, 1861 Dear Sir, I had supposed that after nearly five years absence from Illinois, while laboring in a rather retired and humble station to assist in laying on a correct moral and religious basis the foundation for the future prosperity of Nebraska, those with whom I formerly co-operated in a similar work in Illinois, had almost if not altogether forgotten me. It was then peculiarly gratifying to learn this morning from O. H. Irish Esq, that you had made of him kind enquiries concerning my welfare, and including a proffer of assistance if desired. Hitherto I have, since my residence in the Territory, uniformly declined every offer of position that would involve me in party politics. This course was to me, as a missionary, an absolute necessity. Active participation in politics has ruined pecuniarily, politically and religiously every minister in this Territory within my knowledge who has embarked in it, by <hr /> becoming a candidate before the people for any office within their gift. Since my residence in Nebraska, my support has been principally derived from the Home Mission Society, and by the most rigid economy, and some self denial I have just about succeeded in making both ends meet, being neither one dollar richer or poorer to day than I was the day I entered Nebraska; that is to say: I had nothing when I arrived here, and I have it yet. From this you will see that a few months of suspension of my salary, would throw me in the back ground, from which it would be difficult to recover. My contract with the Society forbids engaging in any other pursuit that would add to my income, and while my family expenses are annually increasing (we have one boy, and four girls to feed, clothe and educate) there is no possibility of addition to my resources while engaged in missionary work. But a suspension from this work, or a curtailment of salary is not only possible but probable. The sources of revenue of the Society in whose employ I am, are already partially dried up by the diversion of a large proportion of the contributions usually flowing into our <hr /> Society's treasury, to the support of volunteers engaged in defense of the Union, or by the rallying of the contributors for the same purpose. If the war should continue, it becomes almost an absolute certainty that all or nearly all engaged in this work will be thrown out of employment and of means of support. With all these facts, circumstances and possibilities, you will not be surprised that the conversation of Mr Irish this morning led me to think there might be a possible opening through you, to the means of living. I know your influence with President Lincoln, and that you will not hesitate to use it to benefit a friend, if in your estimation he is worthy; you know what my capabilities are, and whether you can bring that influence to bear in my behalf, with a good conscience. If I had capital, I would earnestly try to accomplish the end of sustaining my family through that; If I were physically capable of making an honest living by manual labor, I would not thus invite to you; but having no capital, and having comparatively little use of my left hand, I will say that I would most gratefully accept, and most faithfully try to fulfil the duties of any position to which I might be appointed for which I am competent, (I want no other), <hr /> within Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska or Dacotah, provided its emoluments amounted to $1000. per annum. As this is my first effort at applying for position I may have blundered in it, but you will know how to make all allowances. Whatever may be the result of this, be assured of my best wishes for your success and prosperity, that in the administration of your Government you may be guided by Divine wisdom and that my prayers shall not cease to ascend for the perpetuity of our government and a blessing upon every effort made to maintain it against rebellion and treason. If a leisure hour should occur in your many and arduous duties, it would afford me great pleasure to have a line from you. With great respect, I subscribe myself, Your obt. servant, John M. Taggart To his Excellency Gov. R. Yates Springfield, Ill. John M. Taggart 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/648385d19b1d1aefd265ab0f3d34c5fe.pdf ef4478cfefed21c608a3ff1bb113fcd3 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 07 (June 1-5, 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. R. Webb to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500357 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/18c6beb733a79628fd5524faccdae853.pdf 71e39e4b957c18d04914e186af2677e5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. June 5th 1861. His Excellency Richard Yates. Govr. of Illinois Sir. As your State has responded to the call of the President for Volunteers rising in present conflict, and very heavy Expenses have in consequence been incurred in raising, subsisting, transporting &c. the same prior to their muster into the service of the United States, by the State or patriotic citizens of the State, for which some provision for reimbursing the State or citizens will probably be made by Congress, I beg to make the following suggestions to your Excellency, and solicit the charge of the accounts for settlement, as Agent for the State. At the time the Volunteers were called for by the President for service during the Mexican War, large sums were appended by the various States on account of the troops prior to their muster into service. Congress on the 2d June 1848, passed an act to refund to the States and individuals the amounts so appended "upon proof being made to the satisfaction of the Secretary of War that the amounts so Expended were necessary and proper for the <hr /> Troops." Certain rules were established and the claims of the States &c were Examined with the various vouchers showing the Expenditures, and allowances made, at that time I was Employed in the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury, (an accounting office for the War Department) and Examined and settled many hundred claims of the States and individuals who had Expended money or furnished clothing, subsistence, transportation or other necessary supplies for the Volunteers afterward mustered into the service. My reports on such claims were uniformly approved by Govr. Marcy then Secretary of War. My Experience while in the office in settling this class of claims, and subsequent to my resignation, acting as agent for claimants, makes me familiar with the rules and regulations of the officies, and I believe that I can so arrange the accounts of your State and attend to them while undergoing the Examination of the accounting officers of the Treasury, that much inconvenience will be saved yourself and the officers of your State. If your Excellency deems proper to appoint me Agent for your State, thus authorizing me to attend to the <hr /> settlement of such claims as the State may now, or hereafter have against the United States for money Expended on account of the Volunteer force raised under the Presidents call, I will feel very grateful and render all the service in my power. Should you so decide, you can at your convenience direct that one sett of the duplicate vouchers, muster rolls, and other papers relating to the Expenditure be sent to me, on the receipt of which I will arrange and abstract them for presentation at the proper officies of the War and Treasury Department, and render all the necessary attention until they are Examined and properly settled. No money found due the State can pass through my hands, as all drafts for amounts allowed, will as required by law, be made payable to the order of the Govr. or Treasurer of the State. As there is, of course, no provision made by the laws of your State for compensation for such Employment, I wish to say in regard to compensation for the services I may render, that I will be perfectly satisfied with such action as your Legislature may deem proper to take, having confidence that it will approve your <hr /> Employing me, and will grant me a reasonable compensation. There shall be no importuning Either your Excellency or your Legislature in regard to compensation. May I ask your consideration of my proposal, and an intimation that you are willing to receive and Examine testimonials (which shall be of the highest character) relative to my ability to discharge the duties of the place solicited, and as to my character, business reputation and responsibility? I have the honor to be, With great respect. Your Obt. Servt. Clemet. W. Bennett, Atty. &c. Clement W. Bennett. asking appointment as Auditor of Accounts between U S Government and State 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 07 (June 1-5, 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 Clement W. Bennett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500358 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. Washington D.C. June 5th 1861. His Excellency Richard Yates. Govr. of Illinois Sir. As your State has responded to the call of the President for Volunteers rising in present conflict, and very heavy Expenses have in consequence been incurred in raising, subsisting, transporting &c. the same prior to their muster into the service of the United States, by the State or patriotic citizens of the State, for which some provision for reimbursing the State or citizens will probably be made by Congress, I beg to make the following suggestions to your Excellency, and solicit the charge of the accounts for settlement, as Agent for the State. At the time the Volunteers were called for by the President for service during the Mexican War, large sums were appended by the various States on account of the troops prior to their muster into service. Congress on the 2d June 1848, passed an act to refund to the States and individuals the amounts so appended "upon proof being made to the satisfaction of the Secretary of War that the amounts so Expended were necessary and proper for the <hr /> Troops." Certain rules were established and the claims of the States &c were Examined with the various vouchers showing the Expenditures, and allowances made, at that time I was Employed in the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury, (an accounting office for the War Department) and Examined and settled many hundred claims of the States and individuals who had Expended money or furnished clothing, subsistence, transportation or other necessary supplies for the Volunteers afterward mustered into the service. My reports on such claims were uniformly approved by Govr. Marcy then Secretary of War. My Experience while in the office in settling this class of claims, and subsequent to my resignation, acting as agent for claimants, makes me familiar with the rules and regulations of the officies, and I believe that I can so arrange the accounts of your State and attend to them while undergoing the Examination of the accounting officers of the Treasury, that much inconvenience will be saved yourself and the officers of your State. If your Excellency deems proper to appoint me Agent for your State, thus authorizing me to attend to the <hr /> settlement of such claims as the State may now, or hereafter have against the United States for money Expended on account of the Volunteer force raised under the Presidents call, I will feel very grateful and render all the service in my power. Should you so decide, you can at your convenience direct that one sett of the duplicate vouchers, muster rolls, and other papers relating to the Expenditure be sent to me, on the receipt of which I will arrange and abstract them for presentation at the proper officies of the War and Treasury Department, and render all the necessary attention until they are Examined and properly settled. No money found due the State can pass through my hands, as all drafts for amounts allowed, will as required by law, be made payable to the order of the Govr. or Treasurer of the State. As there is, of course, no provision made by the laws of your State for compensation for such Employment, I wish to say in regard to compensation for the services I may render, that I will be perfectly satisfied with such action as your Legislature may deem proper to take, having confidence that it will approve your <hr /> Employing me, and will grant me a reasonable compensation. There shall be no importuning Either your Excellency or your Legislature in regard to compensation. May I ask your consideration of my proposal, and an intimation that you are willing to receive and Examine testimonials (which shall be of the highest character) relative to my ability to discharge the duties of the place solicited, and as to my character, business reputation and responsibility? I have the honor to be, With great respect. Your Obt. Servt. Clemet. W. Bennett, Atty. &c. Clement W. Bennett. asking appointment as Auditor of Accounts between U S Government and State 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/0e1920547c708132f7a54946a5759676.pdf 9e06ee9a6a5f9cdf4d67ca95533232a2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters 1st Brigade Ills Vol. at Camp Defiance June 5th 61 Govr Yates Captn Mitchell informs me that the Steamer City of Alton is in the employ of the State of Illinois, of this I have not recd notice otherwise and have suggested to the Captn that he had better confer with you further I am of the opinion that Government should have a similar Boat to this and have so informed the Captn. but not having recd much advise from the Powers that be - I dislike to assume to hold her in service but will do any thing in my Power to obtain her and release the State. I have heard you have instructions from Washington. Let me assure you that Illinois Troops are not attended as they should be - we are in need of Accoutrements better arms some money, and more uniforms and Transports we seem to be considered at an Out of the way place. No attention given to our demands and still we - are in good humor - but will commence fault-finding tomorrow, will you see that more attention is given this Command get Govnt. to take more interest. This Steam Boat ought to remain here Yours B M Prentiss Brig Genl <hr /> B. Prentiss as to Steamer "City of Alton" "File papers on the subject of this Steamer in the cover" 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 07 (June 1-5, 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 Benjamin M. Prentiss to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500359 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 1st Brigade Ills Vol. at Camp Defiance June 5th 61 Govr Yates Captn Mitchell informs me that the Steamer City of Alton is in the employ of the State of Illinois, of this I have not recd notice otherwise and have suggested to the Captn that he had better confer with you further I am of the opinion that Government should have a similar Boat to this and have so informed the Captn. but not having recd much advise from the Powers that be - I dislike to assume to hold her in service but will do any thing in my Power to obtain her and release the State. I have heard you have instructions from Washington. Let me assure you that Illinois Troops are not attended as they should be - we are in need of Accoutrements better arms some money, and more uniforms and Transports we seem to be considered at an Out of the way place. No attention given to our demands and still we - are in good humor - but will commence fault-finding tomorrow, will you see that more attention is given this Command get Govnt. to take more interest. This Steam Boat ought to remain here Yours B M Prentiss Brig Genl <hr /> B. Prentiss as to Steamer "City of Alton" "File papers on the subject of this Steamer in the cover" 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/3d9bf06440d7ad2620e189ef5336585b.pdf 99c9fb740edd3efe5156e74d11a588cc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Friendsville Ills June 6th 1861 To His Excellency Governor Yates My young friend Leiut Litherland who sent out to Anna under Capt Besore has addressed you a letter giving your Excellency a detail account of the breaking up of the light infantry company sent from this (Wabash) County. Mr Litherland is a very reliable young man and a devoted Union Man and a staunch Republican. and it was very unfortunate for him and for the credit of our County the Besore should have had any thing to do with organizing a Company. he Besore was Elected Captain very unexpectedly. there were three candidates for captain two Republicans and one democrat. Besore had been up to the april term of our court a Secessionist and I believe still is. Hence his political admirers are pleased with his having broken up our Company. Mr Litherland and a few others good men whose unionism is undoubted can and will raise another company at once. providing your Excellency will receive them into the service. All the prominent union men here will use their influence and indeed take an active part in the movement and realy hope you may be able to receive them. Several of our young men returned home from camp Anna through the Southern counties and they report Secessionism rampant from what they saw they are of the opinion that a large <hr /> Majority of the people in those counties are disaffected towards the Government. Their report has stired up our people wonderfully and we are going to form a home gard here and want some armes this precinct has always been head quarters for Republicanism and should any demonstrations be made any where this would be a point. give us arms and we will sustain the honor and authority of our governments. State and federal with cheerfulness and delight. Since the death of our much estemed fellow citizens the lamentable Douglass, I am afraid Secession will increase in Egypt You may depend upon it my dear Sir, the leven is in them and only needs an opportunity to work fately to the constituted authorities. The returnd volenteers report the town of Marion in Williamson County as very hostile to the government, and furnishing men for the Southern Army I refer you to Judge Dubois &c Very Respectfuly Wm R Wilkinson W. R. Wilkinson. concerning secession in Egypt. 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 R. Wilkinson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500361 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. Friendsville Ills June 6th 1861 To His Excellency Governor Yates My young friend Leiut Litherland who sent out to Anna under Capt Besore has addressed you a letter giving your Excellency a detail account of the breaking up of the light infantry company sent from this (Wabash) County. Mr Litherland is a very reliable young man and a devoted Union Man and a staunch Republican. and it was very unfortunate for him and for the credit of our County the Besore should have had any thing to do with organizing a Company. he Besore was Elected Captain very unexpectedly. there were three candidates for captain two Republicans and one democrat. Besore had been up to the april term of our court a Secessionist and I believe still is. Hence his political admirers are pleased with his having broken up our Company. Mr Litherland and a few others good men whose unionism is undoubted can and will raise another company at once. providing your Excellency will receive them into the service. All the prominent union men here will use their influence and indeed take an active part in the movement and realy hope you may be able to receive them. Several of our young men returned home from camp Anna through the Southern counties and they report Secessionism rampant from what they saw they are of the opinion that a large <hr /> Majority of the people in those counties are disaffected towards the Government. Their report has stired up our people wonderfully and we are going to form a home gard here and want some armes this precinct has always been head quarters for Republicanism and should any demonstrations be made any where this would be a point. give us arms and we will sustain the honor and authority of our governments. State and federal with cheerfulness and delight. Since the death of our much estemed fellow citizens the lamentable Douglass, I am afraid Secession will increase in Egypt You may depend upon it my dear Sir, the leven is in them and only needs an opportunity to work fately to the constituted authorities. The returnd volenteers report the town of Marion in Williamson County as very hostile to the government, and furnishing men for the Southern Army I refer you to Judge Dubois &c Very Respectfuly Wm R Wilkinson W. R. Wilkinson. concerning secession in Egypt. 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/1e074138f1fccde74fe5d27d6de09d45.pdf e8fbc7dcc9b5bf6dc6bb4af5c8e459c8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dear Gov I am obliged to go to Washington tonight & regret that I cannot see you I have one request to make and that is that Dr Blake Whorry you know to be your true friend be appointed Surgeon of one of the Illinois Regts for the three years service I know him to be a highly accomplished physician and a man of ability By doing this you will oblige many of yr true friends & now [illegible] them truly Y Chas Leil June 6 1861 I will write you my views from Washington with reference to the Senatorship <hr /> Dr Charles Liele as to Dr Blake Surgeonship Not to be ans'd [upside down] Gov Richd Yates Chicago, Ills 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 08 (June 6-10, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charles Leile to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500362 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. Dear Gov I am obliged to go to Washington tonight & regret that I cannot see you I have one request to make and that is that Dr Blake Whorry you know to be your true friend be appointed Surgeon of one of the Illinois Regts for the three years service I know him to be a highly accomplished physician and a man of ability By doing this you will oblige many of yr true friends & now [illegible] them truly Y Chas Leil June 6 1861 I will write you my views from Washington with reference to the Senatorship <hr /> Dr Charles Liele as to Dr Blake Surgeonship Not to be ans'd [upside down] Gov Richd Yates Chicago, Ills 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/6f04fd517394c6c02707ce3056cf5e8a.pdf d8a1b4a05f0752a84dcd09c5758f32b5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ills June 6th 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates My Dr Sir: I trust you will not think me impertinent, in addressing you this note, upon the subject herein contained. In these times it may be well, that we all make suggestions, which shall be expressive of our desires. I am most decidedly opposed to the policy of the "Tribune" of this city, in intimating that you, as the Chief Executive of this State, should appoint as the successor of the lamented Douglass, some one of his political friends - I am very sorry to see Republican journals especi <hr /> ally those of influence & power in the State, & in the party pursue any such cause. The party is not responsible for the acts of Providence, nor do I think that because of His interposition Douglass has been removed, that therefore it follows that there is any moral or political obligation resting upon you, to fill his place with one of his political friends or followers, more especially, with such a man as the Hon J C Allen, your late competitor - The Senator, I think should be from the northern portion of the State, for reasons, that will at once suggest themselves to you, & if so who is the best man. Wentworth, Ogden and others are mentioned, but are they the best men? Let me suggest for your careful reflection (& I do <hr /> it without consultation or suggestion from anyone) the name of LS Church of McHenry. He is a new man, one not offensive to the Democratic party, a good & true man an honest man, of good mind, habits and high moral standing - Is he not a good man, and would he not fill the position with honor & credit to the State? I make this suggestion with all candor & in all earnestness. - It strikes me most favorably. I hope it may you. Pray Sir, consider it. And may high wisdom & true patriotism govern you in your deliberations upon this important question. With true sentiments of regard, I remain Your Devoted Friend R W Smith <hr /> Hon R. W. Smith as to Douglas successor 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 08 (June 6-10, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R. N. Smith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500363 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 Ills June 6th 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates My Dr Sir: I trust you will not think me impertinent, in addressing you this note, upon the subject herein contained. In these times it may be well, that we all make suggestions, which shall be expressive of our desires. I am most decidedly opposed to the policy of the "Tribune" of this city, in intimating that you, as the Chief Executive of this State, should appoint as the successor of the lamented Douglass, some one of his political friends - I am very sorry to see Republican journals especi <hr /> ally those of influence & power in the State, & in the party pursue any such cause. The party is not responsible for the acts of Providence, nor do I think that because of His interposition Douglass has been removed, that therefore it follows that there is any moral or political obligation resting upon you, to fill his place with one of his political friends or followers, more especially, with such a man as the Hon J C Allen, your late competitor - The Senator, I think should be from the northern portion of the State, for reasons, that will at once suggest themselves to you, & if so who is the best man. Wentworth, Ogden and others are mentioned, but are they the best men? Let me suggest for your careful reflection (& I do <hr /> it without consultation or suggestion from anyone) the name of LS Church of McHenry. He is a new man, one not offensive to the Democratic party, a good & true man an honest man, of good mind, habits and high moral standing - Is he not a good man, and would he not fill the position with honor & credit to the State? I make this suggestion with all candor & in all earnestness. - It strikes me most favorably. I hope it may you. Pray Sir, consider it. And may high wisdom & true patriotism govern you in your deliberations upon this important question. With true sentiments of regard, I remain Your Devoted Friend R W Smith <hr /> Hon R. W. Smith as to Douglas successor 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/1dcb095ff418986234ef8d3151f8f9cf.pdf 59eccc52a391e71b757f058314b67beb 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 1861-06-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500364 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/7abaef15bc041ef43a6f16973b7944a8.pdf b0be214a2833987e8ce2c7e8d8a0089d 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 R. F. Smith and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500365 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/abe8175bfa1198f65d61454029e2574f.pdf ce013148958a431c6b2a7276b8eedef4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 45 Albion Edwards Co. Ills. June 6th 1861. His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois, Dear Sir, I feel deeply grieved, surprised, & insulted, with an Article in the Chicago Daily Tribune of the 4th inst. impudently recommending the appointment of some Douglass Democrat, to fill the present vacancy in the U. S. Senate from Ills. I promptly take this earliest moment to exhibit to your Excellency my disinterested & honest convictions of my present Duty to you, as one of your earliest & oldest personal & political friends, admirers, & supporters. And I assure you that I feel my first duty to you as my friend & as my Governor, is to beg you to Say to that man who has given and to all men who may ever give you such an unworthy & unholy recommendation. "I Richard Yates, Gov" of Illinois say to thee, "Get thee behind me Satan", and carry all thy mistaken & wicked advice with thee", all dost thou impudently think me such a Dog, as to place all my confidence of trust in, and give the highest rewards to, my most bitter, unscrupulous, & unrelenting Enemies who are now in a minority??? And dost thou think me such a base & detestable ingrate, as to withold all my confidence, faith, & firm trust from, and degrade, disgrace, and drive from me, and from all honorable Office, & reward all my standfast & faithful friends & Supporters both personal & political? who now are in a handsome majority (thank God for it,) in Illinois?? and I hope are in a majority in all the states now loyal to our Govt. <hr /> Governor Yates, I feel in all honour, & in all duty, bound to recommend Mr Browning of Quincy, as the most suitable, & the man in the State of Illinois, in every Sense of the word, and in every view of the whole case, for your appointment, as the United States Senator from Illinois, to fill the present vacancy in that Office. And I beg leave to say, that I am very confident, all Illinois will approve more heartily of that appointment than of any other Selection that can be made, Common honesty, common Justice, common Gratitude, for a life time of faithful services rendered & performed by Mr Browning, whose experience & qualifications, stand preeminently superior. And common & universal approbation will applaud your sending Mr Browning as our U. S. Senator at this time, to support & defend our Illinois President & his administration, in all their plans to uphold our blessed Government against All its opponents and against all Enemies both open, & covert. & both Douglass & all his supporters ever have been, & ever will remain the secret & the open Enemies of yourself & Lincoln, and all of them ever will remain opposed to all our Republican doctrines principles, & actions. And they all would be at this moment if they durst. You will always have my most cordial & hearty support, praise, & recommendations for your appointing Mr Browning, But candour compels me to say, that if you become seduced from a just & honest performance of you Duty, to your friends by appointing any Douglass Democrat, Bah! I never can forgive you! and the masses of the twenty thousand majority of Illinois never will forgive you and all the Douglass Men will never Stop laughing at you. And now Sir, this is the honest advice of your faithful old friend Wm Pickering. <hr /> Gen. Pickering On Senatorship 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 35, Folder 6 (1861-1865) 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 Pickering to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514163 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 45 Albion Edwards Co. Ills. June 6th 1861. His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois, Dear Sir, I feel deeply grieved, surprised, & insulted, with an Article in the Chicago Daily Tribune of the 4th inst. impudently recommending the appointment of some Douglass Democrat, to fill the present vacancy in the U. S. Senate from Ills. I promptly take this earliest moment to exhibit to your Excellency my disinterested & honest convictions of my present Duty to you, as one of your earliest & oldest personal & political friends, admirers, & supporters. And I assure you that I feel my first duty to you as my friend & as my Governor, is to beg you to Say to that man who has given and to all men who may ever give you such an unworthy & unholy recommendation. "I Richard Yates, Gov" of Illinois say to thee, "Get thee behind me Satan", and carry all thy mistaken & wicked advice with thee", all dost thou impudently think me such a Dog, as to place all my confidence of trust in, and give the highest rewards to, my most bitter, unscrupulous, & unrelenting Enemies who are now in a minority??? And dost thou think me such a base & detestable ingrate, as to withold all my confidence, faith, & firm trust from, and degrade, disgrace, and drive from me, and from all honorable Office, & reward all my standfast & faithful friends & Supporters both personal & political? who now are in a handsome majority (thank God for it,) in Illinois?? and I hope are in a majority in all the states now loyal to our Govt. <hr /> Governor Yates, I feel in all honour, & in all duty, bound to recommend Mr Browning of Quincy, as the most suitable, & the man in the State of Illinois, in every Sense of the word, and in every view of the whole case, for your appointment, as the United States Senator from Illinois, to fill the present vacancy in that Office. And I beg leave to say, that I am very confident, all Illinois will approve more heartily of that appointment than of any other Selection that can be made, Common honesty, common Justice, common Gratitude, for a life time of faithful services rendered & performed by Mr Browning, whose experience & qualifications, stand preeminently superior. And common & universal approbation will applaud your sending Mr Browning as our U. S. Senator at this time, to support & defend our Illinois President & his administration, in all their plans to uphold our blessed Government against All its opponents and against all Enemies both open, & covert. & both Douglass & all his supporters ever have been, & ever will remain the secret & the open Enemies of yourself & Lincoln, and all of them ever will remain opposed to all our Republican doctrines principles, & actions. And they all would be at this moment if they durst. You will always have my most cordial & hearty support, praise, & recommendations for your appointing Mr Browning, But candour compels me to say, that if you become seduced from a just & honest performance of you Duty, to your friends by appointing any Douglass Democrat, Bah! I never can forgive you! and the masses of the twenty thousand majority of Illinois never will forgive you and all the Douglass Men will never Stop laughing at you. And now Sir, this is the honest advice of your faithful old friend Wm Pickering. <hr /> Gen. Pickering On Senatorship 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/9721e190b3a036f5e09fcb8af58ee394.pdf 1703347e3f444ff5dcf4cec751d3a520 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Friendsville June 7th 1861 E. B. Green Esqr Dear Sir I went up to the Secession Camp and demanded to see their papers after Considerable hesitation they showded them to me from which I make the two following extracts the first from their preamble and the second one from their 15 articles 1st "Said Company to be Independent is not subject to the Militia Laws as a Company Sec 15 "This organization is Independent not to be under or in any manner whatever Subject to the Malitia Laws of this State or the United States" You can show this to the Governor when you go up if you deem it necessary Yours Truly Wm R. Wilkinson 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 R. Wilkinson to E. B. Green Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500366 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. Friendsville June 7th 1861 E. B. Green Esqr Dear Sir I went up to the Secession Camp and demanded to see their papers after Considerable hesitation they showded them to me from which I make the two following extracts the first from their preamble and the second one from their 15 articles 1st "Said Company to be Independent is not subject to the Militia Laws as a Company Sec 15 "This organization is Independent not to be under or in any manner whatever Subject to the Malitia Laws of this State or the United States" You can show this to the Governor when you go up if you deem it necessary Yours Truly Wm R. Wilkinson 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/4973d5a0a9ef026d56eb7c87b7ecf724.pdf c243a2db58bbd342818a7ca110ff3c3d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington June 7th 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates Springfield Illinois Dear Sir The only apology I can offer for this intrusion is the deep interest in the subject of which I am to speak and I trust this may be sufficient. By reason of the death of Judge Douglas, the duty devolves upon you to appoint his Successor. The Tribune of Chicago favors the policy of appointing a Douglas Democrat as his successor. I hope I may be pardoned, but I wish to express my earnest protest against such an appointment, and in this I express the sentiments of every Illinoisan I <hr /> have met, and quite a number of western men from several states. Like the entire mass of the loyal citizens of the north and as is the solemn duty of all men north and south, he has manifested his devotion to the Union, but why Douglas Democrats are to be paid for this loyalty is incomprehensible. During his life and almost the whole of it, the Tribune and the entire northern republican Press has never ceased to denounce him as the impersonation of Demagoguism and more than these any living statesman responsible for the present difficulties, - that they are but the culmination of his labors and doctrines. Now to make him a demi-god seems totally preposterous. It does seem to me the [illegible] frustration of the most simple elements of Common Sense, that when this war is over, to have pushed a course that will <hr /> give up the final Settlement to men whose whole life is a guarantee that they will so settle it as to disgrace those who must take the responsibility, and that forever, I cannot bear the thought of it, and am astonished beyond all language can express at the conduct of the Tribune I have not met a man from Illinois who is not thoroughly indignant that those should be set aside by a Journal so influential who risked everything to defeat the party - now to be rewarded for a duty, not a choice, and by every good citizen and every good man. Permit me to say further that your firm, manly course with regard to the State militia meets with the most unqualified approbation and is a source of undisguised pride to every man from Illinois. Please pardon this intrusion, but I could not help it. With the highest sentiments of respect, Your obt Servt C. Storrs Jr <hr /> C. Storrs Jr Our Senatorship 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 C. Storrs Jr. to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500367 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. Washington June 7th 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates Springfield Illinois Dear Sir The only apology I can offer for this intrusion is the deep interest in the subject of which I am to speak and I trust this may be sufficient. By reason of the death of Judge Douglas, the duty devolves upon you to appoint his Successor. The Tribune of Chicago favors the policy of appointing a Douglas Democrat as his successor. I hope I may be pardoned, but I wish to express my earnest protest against such an appointment, and in this I express the sentiments of every Illinoisan I <hr /> have met, and quite a number of western men from several states. Like the entire mass of the loyal citizens of the north and as is the solemn duty of all men north and south, he has manifested his devotion to the Union, but why Douglas Democrats are to be paid for this loyalty is incomprehensible. During his life and almost the whole of it, the Tribune and the entire northern republican Press has never ceased to denounce him as the impersonation of Demagoguism and more than these any living statesman responsible for the present difficulties, - that they are but the culmination of his labors and doctrines. Now to make him a demi-god seems totally preposterous. It does seem to me the [illegible] frustration of the most simple elements of Common Sense, that when this war is over, to have pushed a course that will <hr /> give up the final Settlement to men whose whole life is a guarantee that they will so settle it as to disgrace those who must take the responsibility, and that forever, I cannot bear the thought of it, and am astonished beyond all language can express at the conduct of the Tribune I have not met a man from Illinois who is not thoroughly indignant that those should be set aside by a Journal so influential who risked everything to defeat the party - now to be rewarded for a duty, not a choice, and by every good citizen and every good man. Permit me to say further that your firm, manly course with regard to the State militia meets with the most unqualified approbation and is a source of undisguised pride to every man from Illinois. Please pardon this intrusion, but I could not help it. With the highest sentiments of respect, Your obt Servt C. Storrs Jr <hr /> C. Storrs Jr Our Senatorship 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/471755924dda490ac4d8166f9e28da06.pdf e20a1fda2d5b3f0c746b525d425936c6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters Camp Taylor Cairo June 7th 61 Hon Richd Yates Governor State of Illinois Dear Sir I have the honor to report myself and command, in very comfortable quarters, in the Illinois Central R.R. stone deport, my men, are all well and in fine spirits anxiously waiting for the balance of their arms and equipment - Col G Waagner - Chief of Artillery, in the Ohio Dept. requests me to make out a full requisition on him, for all the necessary equipment for my battery, and assures me that he will use all his influence with the War Department, to put us on a war footing, at the earliest possible moment. I hope your Excellency will take this matter into your consideration immediately, and for the honor of the State you represent, see that the battalion is properly equipped, by the state, and that we be not behind our sister states in this respect. Hoping to have an early reply I am Sir Very Respectfully Your obt servt Ezra Tayler Capt Co. B. C. [illegible] A. <hr /> Col Ezra Taylor asking equipments for Company 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 Ezra Taylor to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500368 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 Camp Taylor Cairo June 7th 61 Hon Richd Yates Governor State of Illinois Dear Sir I have the honor to report myself and command, in very comfortable quarters, in the Illinois Central R.R. stone deport, my men, are all well and in fine spirits anxiously waiting for the balance of their arms and equipment - Col G Waagner - Chief of Artillery, in the Ohio Dept. requests me to make out a full requisition on him, for all the necessary equipment for my battery, and assures me that he will use all his influence with the War Department, to put us on a war footing, at the earliest possible moment. I hope your Excellency will take this matter into your consideration immediately, and for the honor of the State you represent, see that the battalion is properly equipped, by the state, and that we be not behind our sister states in this respect. Hoping to have an early reply I am Sir Very Respectfully Your obt servt Ezra Tayler Capt Co. B. C. [illegible] A. <hr /> Col Ezra Taylor asking equipments for Company 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/655463c2363f6e4cd3ee7e46ffdc54e0.pdf 3a0db478ef9db763459aa5542edcda03 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head-Quarters Quartermaster General, Springfield, Ill., June 7th 1861 Govr Yates Dr Sir: Before Leaving I had intended to have found an opportunity to talk with you about appointing Mr W. L. Duff to the Office of taking care of the arms in the Arsenal and superintending the manufactory and manufacture of Ammunition in accordance with the power conferred upon you at the recent called session of the Legislature. Mr Duff has been performing the duties of the Office for the past six weeks to the entire satisfaction of all the heads of departments; he has introduced order and regularity where before was disorder and confusion and is perfectly posted in all the manufacturing operations going on, it would therefore be detrimental to the public service as well as hardly fair to him to give the appointment to any one else. Permit me therefore to request of you to consider this an application for the office on his behalf and your favorable consideration of the same. John Wood <hr /> Gov. Wood as to appt. of Duff 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 Wood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500369 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 Quartermaster General, Springfield, Ill., June 7th 1861 Govr Yates Dr Sir: Before Leaving I had intended to have found an opportunity to talk with you about appointing Mr W. L. Duff to the Office of taking care of the arms in the Arsenal and superintending the manufactory and manufacture of Ammunition in accordance with the power conferred upon you at the recent called session of the Legislature. Mr Duff has been performing the duties of the Office for the past six weeks to the entire satisfaction of all the heads of departments; he has introduced order and regularity where before was disorder and confusion and is perfectly posted in all the manufacturing operations going on, it would therefore be detrimental to the public service as well as hardly fair to him to give the appointment to any one else. Permit me therefore to request of you to consider this an application for the office on his behalf and your favorable consideration of the same. John Wood <hr /> Gov. Wood as to appt. of Duff 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/0c6a2baa40a199eac528946b2757f20e.pdf bfab6040d61140e85a3187646e6a53a2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield June 7, 1861 Genl Prentis Dear Sir I have recd yours of June 5th and reply that the State employed the steamer, City of Alton only for a special purpose to wit the obtaining arms, ammunition, &c from the St. Louis Arsenal - and that being accomplished had not other claim upon her. I believe she would answer the Government of the United States a most useful purpose, and I would strongly recommend you to negotiate with Capt Mitchell <hr />for her purchase for the United States. She's represented as superior in speed and other valuable respects to any boat on the Western waters - and just such a boat as is, at this time, indispensable to the United States Government. Very truly Rich. Yates. <hr /> Copy to B M Prentis as to Steamer City of Alton June 7 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 08 (June 6-10, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500370 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 June 7, 1861 Genl Prentis Dear Sir I have recd yours of June 5th and reply that the State employed the steamer, City of Alton only for a special purpose to wit the obtaining arms, ammunition, &c from the St. Louis Arsenal - and that being accomplished had not other claim upon her. I believe she would answer the Government of the United States a most useful purpose, and I would strongly recommend you to negotiate with Capt Mitchell <hr />for her purchase for the United States. She's represented as superior in speed and other valuable respects to any boat on the Western waters - and just such a boat as is, at this time, indispensable to the United States Government. Very truly Rich. Yates. <hr /> Copy to B M Prentis as to Steamer City of Alton June 7 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/8fbc25021674d21e753f77081c00f010.pdf 93e47f7c2048d1a8a12ba24191456e62 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Vermont Illinois June 7th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Worthy Governor Senator Douglass has passed away this day we learn his remains will be lain away; Soon it will devolve on you to fill his place for the time being, and we have been speculating upon the choice. We May be hasty, but you will soon have it to do, and others we think will perhaps verry soon give their advice. Our folks wish me to write you and say that we think Hon O. H. Browning is the Man. First be cause he is the Man. 2nd be cause this portion of the Military tract has here to fore been passed by, and thirdly because he is one of the first men of Illinois, has worked hard for our principles when it cost something to stand for principle, and he has always been passed by. Respectfully H.S. Thomas <hr /> H. S. Thomas In regard to appointment of senator 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 08 (June 6-10, 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. S. Thomas to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500371 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. Vermont Illinois June 7th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Worthy Governor Senator Douglass has passed away this day we learn his remains will be lain away; Soon it will devolve on you to fill his place for the time being, and we have been speculating upon the choice. We May be hasty, but you will soon have it to do, and others we think will perhaps verry soon give their advice. Our folks wish me to write you and say that we think Hon O. H. Browning is the Man. First be cause he is the Man. 2nd be cause this portion of the Military tract has here to fore been passed by, and thirdly because he is one of the first men of Illinois, has worked hard for our principles when it cost something to stand for principle, and he has always been passed by. Respectfully H.S. Thomas <hr /> H. S. Thomas In regard to appointment of senator 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/4830b79f5c2a02782b49edd1824baf83.pdf e6594a1938a094b91332c50cdce3765e 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 H. Archer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500372 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/c355fc15a4a64f85ed658c401e927f2f.pdf 610c3a41cb146593f0d0ad35d0792829 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Executive Department Springfield June 8. 1861 Hon. F. P. Blair Dear Sir Permit me to introduce to you Capt. O. L. Mann of Chicago. His company is one of a Regiment raised in Chicago some six weeks or more. They are well drilled and I am informed really a splendid Regiment. They are very anxious to enter the United States Service. I should apply directly to Mr Lincoln or Cameron but they say Illinois has already recd more than her quota. It has occurred to me to write you and inquire whether there is not some way in which you can aid me in getting This Regiment into the United States Service. Could it not be got in, in the quota to which Missouri is entitled, or be applied for by you to Govt as necessary to defend the Arsenal, or in some other way. I feel an interest in This Regi <hr /> ment, composed of the best men, spiling for a fight, and unwilling to disorganize disband after six weeks drilling &c. If you could assist me in the premises I would be grateful to you. Truly Yours Rich. 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 Richard Yates to F. P. Blair Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500373 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. Executive Department Springfield June 8. 1861 Hon. F. P. Blair Dear Sir Permit me to introduce to you Capt. O. L. Mann of Chicago. His company is one of a Regiment raised in Chicago some six weeks or more. They are well drilled and I am informed really a splendid Regiment. They are very anxious to enter the United States Service. I should apply directly to Mr Lincoln or Cameron but they say Illinois has already recd more than her quota. It has occurred to me to write you and inquire whether there is not some way in which you can aid me in getting This Regiment into the United States Service. Could it not be got in, in the quota to which Missouri is entitled, or be applied for by you to Govt as necessary to defend the Arsenal, or in some other way. I feel an interest in This Regi <hr /> ment, composed of the best men, spiling for a fight, and unwilling to disorganize disband after six weeks drilling &c. If you could assist me in the premises I would be grateful to you. Truly Yours Rich. 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/8912e35cad1209103975f3e412f79c1e.pdf f0db6c4af017036d3619c027c2842f45 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 Samuel D. Lockwood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500374 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/dc18352bca5fcd3098da38c7dc0d1601.pdf 1608b82c5061a1f011872d3b872acd6a 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 R. Wilkinson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500375 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/339a8bcace1845211009a4f9e2b6c415.pdf f9e0ebc7c37cea1acce4264c29d1d4c5 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 Richard Yates to W. W. Mitchel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500376 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/1570bd81a46333ba32bb6433ec2a174b.pdf 93a975e90a2d1348c5e56b668bec8938 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 N. S. Freeman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500377 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/4e711fbfab77067e9df8d0f41f301454.pdf a53a579697463bff804c65de77e01384 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 A. Mitchell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500378 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/6ef22864b60d539da6e38cf7815e5e60.pdf 4ca1630e6bdece42369c8092abad3f26 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 Amas B. Barrett and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500379 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/d020daf26d5b9a9c796364390de73994.pdf 8912f65e95fb787c58884aafb691b4c5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Strict attention given to Collections. New York Correspondents BANK OF AMERICA, CLARK, DODGE & Co. RUSSELL HINCKLEY'S BANKING HOUSE, Belleville, Ill., June 8, 1861 Honl. Richd Yates Springfield Dear Sir The demise of Stephen A. Douglas, leaves a vacancy in the U.S. Senate the filling of which, for two sessions at least, devolves upon yourself. Will you allow me to present the name of O. H. Browning, for that responsible position. There is a mawkish sentimentality springing up to have a conservative Democrat appointed. And pray how long have the democrats been "conservative"? Only since our beloved country has commenced a struggle (not its death struggle I trust,) for its very existence, which has been precipitated upon us by - Democracy -! There are numberless reasons why Mr B. should have the office under notice. First. He has always (as I understand) been an unswerving, consistent old line Whig as well as a thorough Republican. Second. He is a very able man, just such as we need in the councils of our nation at this crisis. Third: If I am not mistaken the particular region of our State from which Mr B. hails, has never yet had a member in the U.S. Senate. Trusting that the foregoing suggestions may meet with your approbation, and that you will pardon a comparitive stranger in thus addressing you, I am Very Truly Rus:l Hinckley Refer to Honl L. Trumbull J. K. Dubois <hr /> Russell Hinckley Regarding appointed of Senator 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 08 (June 6-10, 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 Russell Hinckley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500380 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. Strict attention given to Collections. New York Correspondents BANK OF AMERICA, CLARK, DODGE & Co. RUSSELL HINCKLEY'S BANKING HOUSE, Belleville, Ill., June 8, 1861 Honl. Richd Yates Springfield Dear Sir The demise of Stephen A. Douglas, leaves a vacancy in the U.S. Senate the filling of which, for two sessions at least, devolves upon yourself. Will you allow me to present the name of O. H. Browning, for that responsible position. There is a mawkish sentimentality springing up to have a conservative Democrat appointed. And pray how long have the democrats been "conservative"? Only since our beloved country has commenced a struggle (not its death struggle I trust,) for its very existence, which has been precipitated upon us by - Democracy -! There are numberless reasons why Mr B. should have the office under notice. First. He has always (as I understand) been an unswerving, consistent old line Whig as well as a thorough Republican. Second. He is a very able man, just such as we need in the councils of our nation at this crisis. Third: If I am not mistaken the particular region of our State from which Mr B. hails, has never yet had a member in the U.S. Senate. Trusting that the foregoing suggestions may meet with your approbation, and that you will pardon a comparitive stranger in thus addressing you, I am Very Truly Rus:l Hinckley Refer to Honl L. Trumbull J. K. Dubois <hr /> Russell Hinckley Regarding appointed of Senator 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