33 25 22278 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/58c3f5045478e13ba95c266a5b77b294.pdf 15fb4c2035d348345aeb8e79802c6452 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. HEAD QUARTERS Quarter-master General's Department, Springfield, June 8 1861 To his Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Sir, The undersigned would respectfully request that his Commission as Second Assistant Quarter Master General, may be made out and presented to him, dating from the time of his acceptance of the appointment as the same is considered necessary to legalize his action. The appointment together with the acceptance of the same has been for some time on file in the Adjutant General's Office. The writer is not aware that the Commission of the Chief of this Department has yet been issued. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt. Edward Everett <hr /> Edwd Everet App for Asst Surgeon (Enclosures) 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 Edward Everett 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 500381 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 Quarter-master General's Department, Springfield, June 8 1861 To his Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Sir, The undersigned would respectfully request that his Commission as Second Assistant Quarter Master General, may be made out and presented to him, dating from the time of his acceptance of the appointment as the same is considered necessary to legalize his action. The appointment together with the acceptance of the same has been for some time on file in the Adjutant General's Office. The writer is not aware that the Commission of the Chief of this Department has yet been issued. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt. Edward Everett <hr /> Edwd Everet App for Asst Surgeon (Enclosures) 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/31fdcfeb7055434cb8c766db5a7c5c29.pdf 68a26557e49b87bd6964f1f2284baa45 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. A.C. Marsh, Pres. U.S. Penfield, Cash. Quincy Savings Bank, Quincy, June 8, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir My only excuse for writing you now is an article which appeared editorially in the Quincy Herald two or three days since urging the appointment by your Honor of J. N. Morris to the vacancy in the U.S. Senate occasioned by the lamented death of Mr Douglass I am no politician but have all my life belonged to the Democratic Party & expect to support the principles I always have as long as I live and whether you may appoint a Democrat or a Republican I have no choice or feeling but I do most earnestly protest against the appointment of Morris for one or two reasons In the first place as to his having <hr /> been a personal friend of Mr Douglass is not true to my own knowledg & second If a democrat is to have the place do appoint one in whom some portion of the Public have confidence as a man & politician neither of which Morris possesses So far as this community is concerned a more unpopular less deserving appointment could possibly be made of any political party - I dont apprehend there is any danger of Morris being appointed but I could not avoid (knowing his wiles and arts as I do) the fear that influences might be brought to bear that you might not be so well acquainted with as we are He is understood as owning a portion & controlling the columns of the Herald &c & I do know that I express the opinions of the great bulk of the thinking portion of our people - I would like you to consider this confidential. Still you may show it to Mr Browning if you wish who can tell you who I am over <hr /> & who I believe is in Springfield Very truly Yours A.C. Marsh As to 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 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. C. Marsh 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 500382 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. A.C. Marsh, Pres. U.S. Penfield, Cash. Quincy Savings Bank, Quincy, June 8, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir My only excuse for writing you now is an article which appeared editorially in the Quincy Herald two or three days since urging the appointment by your Honor of J. N. Morris to the vacancy in the U.S. Senate occasioned by the lamented death of Mr Douglass I am no politician but have all my life belonged to the Democratic Party & expect to support the principles I always have as long as I live and whether you may appoint a Democrat or a Republican I have no choice or feeling but I do most earnestly protest against the appointment of Morris for one or two reasons In the first place as to his having <hr /> been a personal friend of Mr Douglass is not true to my own knowledg & second If a democrat is to have the place do appoint one in whom some portion of the Public have confidence as a man & politician neither of which Morris possesses So far as this community is concerned a more unpopular less deserving appointment could possibly be made of any political party - I dont apprehend there is any danger of Morris being appointed but I could not avoid (knowing his wiles and arts as I do) the fear that influences might be brought to bear that you might not be so well acquainted with as we are He is understood as owning a portion & controlling the columns of the Herald &c & I do know that I express the opinions of the great bulk of the thinking portion of our people - I would like you to consider this confidential. Still you may show it to Mr Browning if you wish who can tell you who I am over <hr /> & who I believe is in Springfield Very truly Yours A.C. Marsh As to 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/534a748daec491c96a8a0355968b6e44.pdf 19ee2576172e3569bf5dbc8db56fca2b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Confidential J.H. Woodworth, Pres't W.H. Wait, Sec'y Western Marine & Fire Ins. Co. Chicago, June 8th 1861 Dear Governor You will please pardon me for troubling you with a few words in respect to Senator Douglas' successor-- I have had conversation upon the subject with several of our leading men and polititiares and the universal opinion is that he should be taken from the north part of the State, and also, with most, that he should be a republican-- I am myself of these opinions – If they are your views I wish to speak in behalf of my friend J.Y. Scammon His appointment by you would secure you the friendship of the anti-Wentworth elements in <hr />this part of the State, which is by no means without power and influence and this influence can be exerted in your behalf should you desire to go to the U S Senate when the Legislature meets Nine or ten member can be sent from here pledged to support you for that place and I have assurance from Mr. Scammon and his friends that it shall be done if you appoint Mr. Scammon upon these assurance you may reley with full confidence I should be extremely happy to see Mr. Scammon have the pointment at your hands. And yourself succeed him when the Legislature shall meet We can give you <hr /> a strong support from the north If appointed Mr. Scammon will not be in your way That is so understood by himself and friends but is to give you all the support in his power Respectfully yours J H Woodworth <hr /> J. H. Woodworth as to Senator J.H. Woodworth as to 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 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. H. Woodworth 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 500383 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. Confidential J.H. Woodworth, Pres't W.H. Wait, Sec'y Western Marine & Fire Ins. Co. Chicago, June 8th 1861 Dear Governor You will please pardon me for troubling you with a few words in respect to Senator Douglas' successor-- I have had conversation upon the subject with several of our leading men and polititiares and the universal opinion is that he should be taken from the north part of the State, and also, with most, that he should be a republican-- I am myself of these opinions – If they are your views I wish to speak in behalf of my friend J.Y. Scammon His appointment by you would secure you the friendship of the anti-Wentworth elements in <hr />this part of the State, which is by no means without power and influence and this influence can be exerted in your behalf should you desire to go to the U S Senate when the Legislature meets Nine or ten member can be sent from here pledged to support you for that place and I have assurance from Mr. Scammon and his friends that it shall be done if you appoint Mr. Scammon upon these assurance you may reley with full confidence I should be extremely happy to see Mr. Scammon have the pointment at your hands. And yourself succeed him when the Legislature shall meet We can give you <hr /> a strong support from the north If appointed Mr. Scammon will not be in your way That is so understood by himself and friends but is to give you all the support in his power Respectfully yours J H Woodworth <hr /> J. H. Woodworth as to Senator J.H. Woodworth as to 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/7c373c097e184ba0484c057de97eb148.pdf a50a31e104bb63e49db5cf4d38d8189f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago June 8th 1861 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Friend I hope you will not pay any attention to the views of the Tribune, they do not reflect the views of Republicans hear atal. Just as soon as the old Democratic leaders can find an opportunity they will make an issue again with us, and we may expect it very soon. The indications are that Crittenden will be elected to Congress, Then Kentucky will come forward with some confounded compromise and we shall be sold out by any democrat that can be appointed. Why would it not be well to appoint some aspirant for the Governorship and then we can make him <hr /> Governor at the end of four years and releave the thing of any embarrassment, but for God sake appoint a tried and true Republican. Browning is here most favourable spoken of, his appointment would be hailed with pleasure and he is such a good friend of yours, as that there could of course no conflict come between yourself and him. I hear it rumered that you have been inclined to appoint Scammon, now above all things that you could do, this would afflict the party here most. Do not consider me medling with what does not concern me. I know that as a general thing you have elected to counsel, not with your true friends here in matters concerning us here, but excuse this. Very Truely your friend as ever J. W. Waughop <hr /> J. W. Waughop Private as to Senator ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 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 J. W. Wanghop 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 500384 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 June 8th 1861 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Friend I hope you will not pay any attention to the views of the Tribune, they do not reflect the views of Republicans hear atal. Just as soon as the old Democratic leaders can find an opportunity they will make an issue again with us, and we may expect it very soon. The indications are that Crittenden will be elected to Congress, Then Kentucky will come forward with some confounded compromise and we shall be sold out by any democrat that can be appointed. Why would it not be well to appoint some aspirant for the Governorship and then we can make him <hr /> Governor at the end of four years and releave the thing of any embarrassment, but for God sake appoint a tried and true Republican. Browning is here most favourable spoken of, his appointment would be hailed with pleasure and he is such a good friend of yours, as that there could of course no conflict come between yourself and him. I hear it rumered that you have been inclined to appoint Scammon, now above all things that you could do, this would afflict the party here most. Do not consider me medling with what does not concern me. I know that as a general thing you have elected to counsel, not with your true friends here in matters concerning us here, but excuse this. Very Truely your friend as ever J. W. Waughop <hr /> J. W. Waughop Private as to Senator ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1a2f268d0106c8a1a64909b165d0400f.pdf b253fa3211c0180ab161bb0509473699 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 Thomas to Edward Everett 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 501002 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/725c019cd0ee89f192e90ce744e579de.pdf 1b499cc46f7dad65bb2359f101b6270e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Indianapolis June 9 /61 Hon John A McClernand Dr Sir If any apology is due from me I hope it may be found in the subject matter of this communication. Whilst abroad last year having a natural inclination, I made myself perfectly familiar with all the details that make the French Soldier and the French Army, superior to day to those of any other Nation. On my return I found all the avenues approaching Place and Position in my own State so blocked up by those whose business seems to be that of Place Hunters, that, being a modest man, and never having held or asked for an office (although a Democrat heretofore) I was deterred from any attempt in that direction in Ohio. As I contemplated becoming a citizen of your State at any early day, I am desirous of going the duty of a citizen, so far as I can in this war movement, by aiding to place the army of Illinois, upon a footing of equality at least, if not of superiority with the Troops of <hr /> any other State In a very quiet way, during my recent visit to Cairo & Springfield I became convinced by observation & inquiry that Illinois is far behind some of her Sister States (at least) in preparation and arming her Troops, and in all those details that go to make up what is incomprehended in the term, “efficiency” I propose, if I am permitted, to make them, “efficient, in war.” I will furnish the most [appoved?] ordinance, and the most “efficient” (destructive) Projectiles, and will demonstrate the same, if the committee on arms will sufer the opening of bids for say, ten days, until I can return to Springfield They have advertised for 12000 stands of Rifles, they may get the Kind advertised in a reasonable time but I doubt it, I have some important sugestions to make them also on this subject There are many details that go to make up the “morale” of any Army that seem to be but little understood by the authorities of Illinois, if it is possible I shall be pleased to aid in supplying any deficiency in these respects, when I become a citizen [she?] may command me. Will <hr /> you so far interest yourself in this matter as to induce the commissioners to defer the opening of bids for ten days and Telegraph me here at my expense? I am confident that it will result in promoting the objects that I have alluded to, if this is done. I did not make the acquaintance of Gov Yates while in Springfield. I relyed on my Friend Genl Singleton, but he was called home before an opportunity occurred, the Gov being absent I find I shall be detained here two or three days and will be pleased to hear from you. Very Truly & E S. Hubbard <hr /> Letter to Hon J A McClernand To Hon. J A McClernand 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 E. S. Hubburd to John A. McClernand Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500385 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. Indianapolis June 9 /61 Hon John A McClernand Dr Sir If any apology is due from me I hope it may be found in the subject matter of this communication. Whilst abroad last year having a natural inclination, I made myself perfectly familiar with all the details that make the French Soldier and the French Army, superior to day to those of any other Nation. On my return I found all the avenues approaching Place and Position in my own State so blocked up by those whose business seems to be that of Place Hunters, that, being a modest man, and never having held or asked for an office (although a Democrat heretofore) I was deterred from any attempt in that direction in Ohio. As I contemplated becoming a citizen of your State at any early day, I am desirous of going the duty of a citizen, so far as I can in this war movement, by aiding to place the army of Illinois, upon a footing of equality at least, if not of superiority with the Troops of <hr /> any other State In a very quiet way, during my recent visit to Cairo & Springfield I became convinced by observation & inquiry that Illinois is far behind some of her Sister States (at least) in preparation and arming her Troops, and in all those details that go to make up what is incomprehended in the term, “efficiency” I propose, if I am permitted, to make them, “efficient, in war.” I will furnish the most [appoved?] ordinance, and the most “efficient” (destructive) Projectiles, and will demonstrate the same, if the committee on arms will sufer the opening of bids for say, ten days, until I can return to Springfield They have advertised for 12000 stands of Rifles, they may get the Kind advertised in a reasonable time but I doubt it, I have some important sugestions to make them also on this subject There are many details that go to make up the “morale” of any Army that seem to be but little understood by the authorities of Illinois, if it is possible I shall be pleased to aid in supplying any deficiency in these respects, when I become a citizen [she?] may command me. Will <hr /> you so far interest yourself in this matter as to induce the commissioners to defer the opening of bids for ten days and Telegraph me here at my expense? I am confident that it will result in promoting the objects that I have alluded to, if this is done. I did not make the acquaintance of Gov Yates while in Springfield. I relyed on my Friend Genl Singleton, but he was called home before an opportunity occurred, the Gov being absent I find I shall be detained here two or three days and will be pleased to hear from you. Very Truly & E S. Hubbard <hr /> Letter to Hon J A McClernand To Hon. J A McClernand 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/21939883074f8b1059f331cb696d09f0.pdf 81da511b801973565fbab679ffc1367f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Defiance June 9th 1861 To His Excellency Hon Richard Yates At an interview of the Colonels comdg the 7th 8th 9th 10th & 12th Regiments of Illinois Volunteer Militia called by General B M Prentiss this morning to prepare for the review of the Brigade on Saturday the 8th Inst. It was disclosed to the undersigned by Colonel James D Morgan of the 10th Regt. That He held a commission from you as Col of the 10th Regt which gives Him Seigniority of Rank in the 1st Brigade you will not be astonished when we inform you of our surprise at this mark of favor bestowed by the Govenor of the State of Illinois upon A Colonel who however much His merit may commend itsself to you is the Junior of every one of us by Election and commission, we suppose this apparently unjust discrimination against the undersigned is based upon some misapprehension or mistake of facts, when we know that Col Morgan was Expecting no such mark of Executive favor. But be this as it may, we feel it due to the respect we have ourselves to solicit from you an explanation of the cause of this (be it said with all due respect to the Govenor of the State of Illinois officially and personally) unusual proceeding. we feel in frankness we have the right to do so And to further ask of you if such is your decision upon the Merits of those of us <hr /> who have for Several weeks been commissioned by you Colonels In the Service of the United States and have had our respective ranks assigned to us under your Seal while Col Morgan was yet a Lieutennant Col. In the same service. You will we hope appreciate the necessity which we feel compells us to this course. Especially when it is remembered That often having been officially Informed of our Rank we have not received Information from you that any change has been made in the same by your authority. As our future action will be controled by your answer to our inquries we will be obliged to you for an early reply Most Respectfully your obt servts, R J Oglesby, Col 8th Regt, E. A. Paine, Col 9th Regt., John Cook Comdg 7th Regt PS Colonel McArthur of the 12th being absent we have not been able to submit this Letter to Him. <hr /> Col. R. J. Oglesby Ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 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 R. J. Oglesby and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500386 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. Camp Defiance June 9th 1861 To His Excellency Hon Richard Yates At an interview of the Colonels comdg the 7th 8th 9th 10th & 12th Regiments of Illinois Volunteer Militia called by General B M Prentiss this morning to prepare for the review of the Brigade on Saturday the 8th Inst. It was disclosed to the undersigned by Colonel James D Morgan of the 10th Regt. That He held a commission from you as Col of the 10th Regt which gives Him Seigniority of Rank in the 1st Brigade you will not be astonished when we inform you of our surprise at this mark of favor bestowed by the Govenor of the State of Illinois upon A Colonel who however much His merit may commend itsself to you is the Junior of every one of us by Election and commission, we suppose this apparently unjust discrimination against the undersigned is based upon some misapprehension or mistake of facts, when we know that Col Morgan was Expecting no such mark of Executive favor. But be this as it may, we feel it due to the respect we have ourselves to solicit from you an explanation of the cause of this (be it said with all due respect to the Govenor of the State of Illinois officially and personally) unusual proceeding. we feel in frankness we have the right to do so And to further ask of you if such is your decision upon the Merits of those of us <hr /> who have for Several weeks been commissioned by you Colonels In the Service of the United States and have had our respective ranks assigned to us under your Seal while Col Morgan was yet a Lieutennant Col. In the same service. You will we hope appreciate the necessity which we feel compells us to this course. Especially when it is remembered That often having been officially Informed of our Rank we have not received Information from you that any change has been made in the same by your authority. As our future action will be controled by your answer to our inquries we will be obliged to you for an early reply Most Respectfully your obt servts, R J Oglesby, Col 8th Regt, E. A. Paine, Col 9th Regt., John Cook Comdg 7th Regt PS Colonel McArthur of the 12th being absent we have not been able to submit this Letter to Him. <hr /> Col. R. J. Oglesby Ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b094c3f32ef11ffeb2d14c202244086e.pdf 82511a0d1c5f920021d60342e7d9292c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Danville Ills 9th June 1861 Col. Jesse K. Dubois Springfield Ills Dear Sir: The death of Judge Douglas leaves a vacancy in the Senate, which it will be the duty of Gov. Yates to fill, and we, of the old whig and this conservative branch of the Republican party, would be pleased to see Judge David Davis appointed to this position. Perhaps to no one man more than to Judge D. was Mr. Lincoln indebted for his nomination by this Chicago convention, and to that nomination may be ascribed our success in carrying the State elections. We, the conservatives of the republican party, fell that in the distribution of the honors and patronage of the government, our friends have but almost entirely ignored and most painfully slighted. The contest in the Chicago Convention as you will know was between the extreme and radical and the conservative elements of the party, that the latter succeeded in this contest and that Mr. L. was their choice and their nominee; We have reason to feel sore and chagrined that those who opposed us in that struggle and whom we so signally defeated should now be in the ascendant and allowed to use that ascendancy and influence to overslaugh their conservative associates. A glaring <hr /> instance of party wrong and reputation is manifest in the case of Judge D. to whom, notwithstanding his unquestioned claims, nothing has been tendered. It would therefore be both proper and graceful that the position referred to be tendered to him. Aside from considerations of party justice, his ability, capacity and personal qualities point to him as the proper person for the place; and especially as the critical and disjointed condition of public affairs require firm and energetic counsels and measures. His firmness, his will and his clear and intuitive judgment will quality him for such, and the President, at this time more than any other, needs in the Senate one whom be can implicitly trust, and one in whom he would be willing to trust, and Judge Davis, from the long intimate and confidential personal and political relations between the President and himself, is emphatically such as man. If he should need “back bones” the Judge would have an ample supply on hand. Without any position, politically, in this State and without the slightest claims to your confidence I have ventured to obtrude the preceding suggestions upon your attention, with additional suggestion that if they match your views, that the Judge's claims, in such manner as your judgment may suggest, be presented in the proper quarter. O.L. Davis has or will [illegible] Mr Hatch on the same subject. I have no hesitation in saying that Judge D's appointment will meet with universal acceptance in this part of the State. May I hope to hear from you? I am &c E.S. Terry <hr /> Judge E.S. Terry as to Appt. of Judge Davis 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 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 E. S. Terry to Jesse K. Dubois Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500387 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. Danville Ills 9th June 1861 Col. Jesse K. Dubois Springfield Ills Dear Sir: The death of Judge Douglas leaves a vacancy in the Senate, which it will be the duty of Gov. Yates to fill, and we, of the old whig and this conservative branch of the Republican party, would be pleased to see Judge David Davis appointed to this position. Perhaps to no one man more than to Judge D. was Mr. Lincoln indebted for his nomination by this Chicago convention, and to that nomination may be ascribed our success in carrying the State elections. We, the conservatives of the republican party, fell that in the distribution of the honors and patronage of the government, our friends have but almost entirely ignored and most painfully slighted. The contest in the Chicago Convention as you will know was between the extreme and radical and the conservative elements of the party, that the latter succeeded in this contest and that Mr. L. was their choice and their nominee; We have reason to feel sore and chagrined that those who opposed us in that struggle and whom we so signally defeated should now be in the ascendant and allowed to use that ascendancy and influence to overslaugh their conservative associates. A glaring <hr /> instance of party wrong and reputation is manifest in the case of Judge D. to whom, notwithstanding his unquestioned claims, nothing has been tendered. It would therefore be both proper and graceful that the position referred to be tendered to him. Aside from considerations of party justice, his ability, capacity and personal qualities point to him as the proper person for the place; and especially as the critical and disjointed condition of public affairs require firm and energetic counsels and measures. His firmness, his will and his clear and intuitive judgment will quality him for such, and the President, at this time more than any other, needs in the Senate one whom be can implicitly trust, and one in whom he would be willing to trust, and Judge Davis, from the long intimate and confidential personal and political relations between the President and himself, is emphatically such as man. If he should need “back bones” the Judge would have an ample supply on hand. Without any position, politically, in this State and without the slightest claims to your confidence I have ventured to obtrude the preceding suggestions upon your attention, with additional suggestion that if they match your views, that the Judge's claims, in such manner as your judgment may suggest, be presented in the proper quarter. O.L. Davis has or will [illegible] Mr Hatch on the same subject. I have no hesitation in saying that Judge D's appointment will meet with universal acceptance in this part of the State. May I hope to hear from you? I am &c E.S. Terry <hr /> Judge E.S. Terry as to Appt. of Judge Davis 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/79a261a862b6933f5ea52b98ddd156ba.pdf 094b700a50a4b45c455fb2cfb50bbd5f 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 Order to Account for Public Money and Property in the Possession of Ouartermasters Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500388 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/aab394ac83b0d67e4564073b95c47d2f.pdf 4ea632283d25bd47cb1f5e849687df96 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 D. H. Whitney to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500390 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/187dea92f7b55ed78e439c8697c871fa.pdf d49e04eec3432409aea453a89bc52d1c 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 Wilbur L. Hurlbut to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500391 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/99d445a4c8be1cd4e4e737bfb3c1ff40.pdf e9606ae2d9bdd9b03ed39fa0f073d9f1 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 A. W. Cavarly to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500392 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/0d7cb8fc6b1f165f8bdf15abcbd3f282.pdf b01be50794ef0b7f896578bc45612339 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. J. Pitkin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500393 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/2a39224c7b69319ff6520d2a4d83650a.pdf d26ef4632a36efe391ed606125500219 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. HEAD QUARTERS Quarter-master General's Department, Springfield, June 10 1861. To his Excellency Governor Richard Yates Sir, I have the honor to submit to you a draft for a Special Order, which is much needed for the regulation of the business affairs and accountability in relation to the Volunteers of this State. I also enclose the original draft and amendments thereto by W W. Thomas Esq. which have been substantially embodied in the above. Should it meet your approval, please sign it and return it to this office Respectfully Your Obt Servt. Edward Everett Asst. Quarter Master General. <hr /> Evert as to Special order 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 Edward Everett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500394 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 Quarter-master General's Department, Springfield, June 10 1861. To his Excellency Governor Richard Yates Sir, I have the honor to submit to you a draft for a Special Order, which is much needed for the regulation of the business affairs and accountability in relation to the Volunteers of this State. I also enclose the original draft and amendments thereto by W W. Thomas Esq. which have been substantially embodied in the above. Should it meet your approval, please sign it and return it to this office Respectfully Your Obt Servt. Edward Everett Asst. Quarter Master General. <hr /> Evert as to Special order 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/6cc5e7679677fd1645361b18ed52685e.pdf 1c730d850be2147e2e47d68547dfde1f 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 L. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500395 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/139139da7228a0a968e6b4e07f13c787.pdf 5ebf62e723abb6974313ba280252da03 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 A. B. Barrett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500396 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/92bca22e1942ac3b4475acba401b5873.pdf d506c911f4c141b0378a6db35f321176 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 John Abbott to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500397 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/bd970242c71215ce0fadf953aa1db6cb.pdf 531762ca4647024a7553028a5639fe59 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rushville Ill June 10th 1861 Gov. Yates D'r Sir I am a son of John P. Richmond I have lately returned from West Point in which Academy I have been for about nine months. I have a good knowledge of military tactics, and can drill efficiently either, company or battallion. My object in writing to you is to solicit a commission. I am not particular as to the rank. A Lieutenancy would suit me. I would like to serve for three years. Hoping that you will do me the honor to respond immediately, I remain Your obt. Sev't Oregon Richmond Rushville Ill To Gov. Yates Springfield Ill <hr /> Oregon Richmond Asking Appointment 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 Oregon Richmond to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500398 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. Rushville Ill June 10th 1861 Gov. Yates D'r Sir I am a son of John P. Richmond I have lately returned from West Point in which Academy I have been for about nine months. I have a good knowledge of military tactics, and can drill efficiently either, company or battallion. My object in writing to you is to solicit a commission. I am not particular as to the rank. A Lieutenancy would suit me. I would like to serve for three years. Hoping that you will do me the honor to respond immediately, I remain Your obt. Sev't Oregon Richmond Rushville Ill To Gov. Yates Springfield Ill <hr /> Oregon Richmond Asking Appointment 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/d1270907f5c107fbc2cce46f849672bd.pdf 72ebabf73fa620f23ec0e39e23ce0084 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 C. O. B. Goforth to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500399 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/754f8f33de983c5e177cecef2807abdf.pdf ef8f6ae7d3e6dba90bfbface41f408b2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington June 10, 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates, Dear Sir, A little draft was sent you by Mr Ballastur of N Y. for his son. When it was rec'd the son had gone. My name somehow was mentioned in the matter & your Sec. wrote me to know what to do with it I requested him to forward it to me, as the boy's mother was here, I was informed when last at Springfield, it had so been sent; but it has never been received, by me, Will you please ask your Sec. to look carefully to see if it may not have been over-looked, and also if he does not find it, make inquiry at the PO. there. Yours Truly Leonard Swett <hr /> Leonard Swett Private Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 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 Leonard Swett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500400 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. Bloomington June 10, 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates, Dear Sir, A little draft was sent you by Mr Ballastur of N Y. for his son. When it was rec'd the son had gone. My name somehow was mentioned in the matter & your Sec. wrote me to know what to do with it I requested him to forward it to me, as the boy's mother was here, I was informed when last at Springfield, it had so been sent; but it has never been received, by me, Will you please ask your Sec. to look carefully to see if it may not have been over-looked, and also if he does not find it, make inquiry at the PO. there. Yours Truly Leonard Swett <hr /> Leonard Swett Private Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/150d8debdd902a6cd8b45912a65bb400.pdf 3afb9042abbedb7cbf4ee0aa9caa2dad Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dear Browning - I have recd another letter from Genl Pickering which is so rich I send it to you. Richd Yates Albion Edwards Co Ills June 10th 1861 To His Excellency Richard Yates Govr of Illinois. My Dear Sir, I am sorry to acknowledge I feel compelled to trouble you a second time, about any one subject. But the truth is, I feel so deeply grieved, & so downright angry, and indignant at the toadyism of those Republicans (towards our opponents) who have the impertinent & consummate Impudence to urge, advise & recommend you to appoint a Douglass Democrat for U.S. Senator, that I feel as if the very ground upon which I walk ought to cry out against my remissness, neglect, or indifference, were I to remain silent, and see you blindly misled into the gravest error, blunder, & crime, that you could possibly commit, under the vile pretence that it would be "Patriotism" on your part to reward with the highest honours, and most lucrative moneyed compensation, the most bitter, most unscrupulous, vindictive, vituperative & most villainously lying slanderers, both of yourself personally, as well as of all your personal & political friends, supporters, & defenders, & of our most holy political faith & principles. Such "Patriotism", of rewarding your Enemies, & disappointing and punishing all your friends who have stood shoulder to shoulder in helping you through the long struggle to repel all the slanders & vicious onslaughts of our political assailants, & the Enemies of Truth, would most surely be the same sort of "Patriotism" for which Judas has <hr /> become immortalized throughout all time, and Eternity? and all that would be wanting on your part to secure to yourself a parallel immortalization with Judas, after you have in like manner followed such treacherous advice that has been treacherously given you, to appoint a Douglass Democrat for Senator, would be be for you to follow the example of Judas all the way through by going & hanging yourself also, then the parallel act & picture would be complete. But you would become equally eminent with Judas, by the single act of appointing a Democrat, without hanging yourself, any more than by doing that one vile act of treachery & Treason, Jeff Davis, and Benedict Arnold, would not be one grain more conspicously preeminent as Traitors to God & their country, than you would instantly become by appointing a Democrat, and however strange it may seem, I am coolly convinced that those very men, both Republicans & Douglass men, who are now tempting you with that treacherously poisoned advice, all full well know, they are tempting you to do that basely ungrateful act towards your friends, who are rightfully entitled to enjoy all political honors, by virtue of the Republican Majority in this state, all those men who so advise you, know full well that such an act, so done by you, at this time, would be your Moral & your political Death & Destruction. You would become equally contemned & despised, both by all Republicans & by all Democrats, and the wilfully blind, or foolish, or rascally men, who now offer you such abominably wicked advice, are no better than the heathenish wife of old Job, when she peremptorily advised her own husband Job to "Curse God, and die." Governor Yates, I am not in <hr /> the least degree afraid that you will either now or ever be guilty of of such a wilfully deliberate act of treachery & High Treason against all your firmly fixed & life time principles, & against all the just & righteous claims of the whole Republican part of this State & throughout the U States, against your Country & your God!!! Not one bit am I afraid of your ever being guilty of such a terribly suicidal act of base treachery & Treason. I have known you too thoroughly, too intimately, & too well, ever since you & I first met as Brother Whigs together, & always stood side by side, & shoulder to shoulder, in the House of Representatives as brother members of the minority of that day, yes and ever since that day down to this hour, (altho you would not veto the Convenn Bill) I know you too thoroughly well, to doubt your good faith, & your Integrity of moral & political honour & honesty towards yourself, your own good house, & your own lasting fame through all History, to entertain the least degree of suspicion about the manly, straight forward, promptness with which you will perform your Duty of appointing a U. S. Senator, and what I have thus lengthily written, is solely for the purpose of expressing my utter disgust, my real anger, & Indignation against all such base advice as that which is now given to you, to go & "Curse your own household & your own Israel" !!! Who is it that now dare advise you thus to "Curse & blight the Republican party of your own State, & of the United States Senate", by filling the Rebels seat, thus made vacant by the most solemn Act of God??? Who is it??? Why Douglass held his seat by & through fraudulent apportionment, he was a minority candidate, Lincoln had about 5000 majority votes in Illinois more than Douglass in the election of 1858. for my seat, now vacant. Douglass was the Cats paw of the Southern Rebels in 1854 when he helped them to repeal the Missouri compromise!!! Douglass helped the Rebels to bring on all this War of Rebellion!!! they bribed him with the false hope of making him their Democratic President. & for these reasons you are advised to reward his Chief Captains & supporters, I am sick of all this flattering, lying, toadyism of Douglass. Your true friend. Wm Pickering <hr /> P.S. Will you allow me to lay my suggestions before your consideration, of the high claims that our old veteran white headed friend Cyrus Edwards, & Mr Browning have upon the confidence of the majority party of Illinois. - Two more trusty men two more patiently enduringly faithful men cannot be found on Earth, I love them both with a Fathers & a Brothers abiding love, and the Republican party owe to each & to both of them vastly more than will ever be rendered to either of them, for their long life of faithful labours have been generously given to aid the cause of political & moral truth, & they have never been honoured or rewarded with any other position that that of hard work I trust your strong love of justice will lead you to choose between these two good, & amiable, as well as reliable men. All other Republicans whom I have heard named as aspirants for the honor of being appointed U.S. Senator, are all young men some of whom have already enjoyed a reasonable share of public honors, one senior aspirant was entrusted to represent the dignity & the rights of Illinois at Washington last February, & was fairly weighed in the balance, & was most unfortunately for himself & Illinois found wanting. that was surely honor & trial enough for one man to carry through life, no matter however acknowledgedly great & good in almost all other respects, we all know that old dignitary to be. In venerable appearance, in dignity, & suavity of manners & gentlemanly deportment & in rightful voting, no man living could more gracefully represent Illinois than our good old Patriarch Cyrus Edwards, of Virginia or Maryland born, & of Kentucky raised, by a worthy old sire, who had been the patron, tutor, & friend, of attorney Genl Wm Wirt. And for modesty, good sense & moderation, based on solid & firm principles of political sincerity to the Republican cause, & to the Constitution of the U.S. nobody's speeches & remarks in support of his votes would read better than Mr Edwards, & for seniority of claim, Mr Edwards stands our unrivalled Senior in Illinois and from a Boy, I have loved & cherished a deep rooted love & veneration for honoring the truly good old men before they leave this world to go to their everlasting rest from toils & labors. There is a beautiful fitness towards our State, & towards Mr Edwards, that stands unequalled & unrivalled both ways, and his appt would reflect ever lasting honor & credit, both upon yourself as Govr, & upon our whole State, & upon our President, that would stand now & for ever, superior & above all other appts that can be made from Ills & when I wrote last I did not think of him - and I am sure we owe no greater debt of Gratitude to no man, than to Mr Edwards, & I believe Mr Browning will thus far agree with me But if Mr Edwards should for any reason be sent to the Grave unhonored & unrewarded - Then Sir, Mr Browning stands without a rival as the Senior Claimant, amongst a host of Junior aspirants, no matter how worthy they may all be as his Juniors, still they are his Juniors, only, & no more!!! 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 William Pickering to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500401 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 Browning - I have recd another letter from Genl Pickering which is so rich I send it to you. Richd Yates Albion Edwards Co Ills June 10th 1861 To His Excellency Richard Yates Govr of Illinois. My Dear Sir, I am sorry to acknowledge I feel compelled to trouble you a second time, about any one subject. But the truth is, I feel so deeply grieved, & so downright angry, and indignant at the toadyism of those Republicans (towards our opponents) who have the impertinent & consummate Impudence to urge, advise & recommend you to appoint a Douglass Democrat for U.S. Senator, that I feel as if the very ground upon which I walk ought to cry out against my remissness, neglect, or indifference, were I to remain silent, and see you blindly misled into the gravest error, blunder, & crime, that you could possibly commit, under the vile pretence that it would be "Patriotism" on your part to reward with the highest honours, and most lucrative moneyed compensation, the most bitter, most unscrupulous, vindictive, vituperative & most villainously lying slanderers, both of yourself personally, as well as of all your personal & political friends, supporters, & defenders, & of our most holy political faith & principles. Such "Patriotism", of rewarding your Enemies, & disappointing and punishing all your friends who have stood shoulder to shoulder in helping you through the long struggle to repel all the slanders & vicious onslaughts of our political assailants, & the Enemies of Truth, would most surely be the same sort of "Patriotism" for which Judas has <hr /> become immortalized throughout all time, and Eternity? and all that would be wanting on your part to secure to yourself a parallel immortalization with Judas, after you have in like manner followed such treacherous advice that has been treacherously given you, to appoint a Douglass Democrat for Senator, would be be for you to follow the example of Judas all the way through by going & hanging yourself also, then the parallel act & picture would be complete. But you would become equally eminent with Judas, by the single act of appointing a Democrat, without hanging yourself, any more than by doing that one vile act of treachery & Treason, Jeff Davis, and Benedict Arnold, would not be one grain more conspicously preeminent as Traitors to God & their country, than you would instantly become by appointing a Democrat, and however strange it may seem, I am coolly convinced that those very men, both Republicans & Douglass men, who are now tempting you with that treacherously poisoned advice, all full well know, they are tempting you to do that basely ungrateful act towards your friends, who are rightfully entitled to enjoy all political honors, by virtue of the Republican Majority in this state, all those men who so advise you, know full well that such an act, so done by you, at this time, would be your Moral & your political Death & Destruction. You would become equally contemned & despised, both by all Republicans & by all Democrats, and the wilfully blind, or foolish, or rascally men, who now offer you such abominably wicked advice, are no better than the heathenish wife of old Job, when she peremptorily advised her own husband Job to "Curse God, and die." Governor Yates, I am not in <hr /> the least degree afraid that you will either now or ever be guilty of of such a wilfully deliberate act of treachery & High Treason against all your firmly fixed & life time principles, & against all the just & righteous claims of the whole Republican part of this State & throughout the U States, against your Country & your God!!! Not one bit am I afraid of your ever being guilty of such a terribly suicidal act of base treachery & Treason. I have known you too thoroughly, too intimately, & too well, ever since you & I first met as Brother Whigs together, & always stood side by side, & shoulder to shoulder, in the House of Representatives as brother members of the minority of that day, yes and ever since that day down to this hour, (altho you would not veto the Convenn Bill) I know you too thoroughly well, to doubt your good faith, & your Integrity of moral & political honour & honesty towards yourself, your own good house, & your own lasting fame through all History, to entertain the least degree of suspicion about the manly, straight forward, promptness with which you will perform your Duty of appointing a U. S. Senator, and what I have thus lengthily written, is solely for the purpose of expressing my utter disgust, my real anger, & Indignation against all such base advice as that which is now given to you, to go & "Curse your own household & your own Israel" !!! Who is it that now dare advise you thus to "Curse & blight the Republican party of your own State, & of the United States Senate", by filling the Rebels seat, thus made vacant by the most solemn Act of God??? Who is it??? Why Douglass held his seat by & through fraudulent apportionment, he was a minority candidate, Lincoln had about 5000 majority votes in Illinois more than Douglass in the election of 1858. for my seat, now vacant. Douglass was the Cats paw of the Southern Rebels in 1854 when he helped them to repeal the Missouri compromise!!! Douglass helped the Rebels to bring on all this War of Rebellion!!! they bribed him with the false hope of making him their Democratic President. & for these reasons you are advised to reward his Chief Captains & supporters, I am sick of all this flattering, lying, toadyism of Douglass. Your true friend. Wm Pickering <hr /> P.S. Will you allow me to lay my suggestions before your consideration, of the high claims that our old veteran white headed friend Cyrus Edwards, & Mr Browning have upon the confidence of the majority party of Illinois. - Two more trusty men two more patiently enduringly faithful men cannot be found on Earth, I love them both with a Fathers & a Brothers abiding love, and the Republican party owe to each & to both of them vastly more than will ever be rendered to either of them, for their long life of faithful labours have been generously given to aid the cause of political & moral truth, & they have never been honoured or rewarded with any other position that that of hard work I trust your strong love of justice will lead you to choose between these two good, & amiable, as well as reliable men. All other Republicans whom I have heard named as aspirants for the honor of being appointed U.S. Senator, are all young men some of whom have already enjoyed a reasonable share of public honors, one senior aspirant was entrusted to represent the dignity & the rights of Illinois at Washington last February, & was fairly weighed in the balance, & was most unfortunately for himself & Illinois found wanting. that was surely honor & trial enough for one man to carry through life, no matter however acknowledgedly great & good in almost all other respects, we all know that old dignitary to be. In venerable appearance, in dignity, & suavity of manners & gentlemanly deportment & in rightful voting, no man living could more gracefully represent Illinois than our good old Patriarch Cyrus Edwards, of Virginia or Maryland born, & of Kentucky raised, by a worthy old sire, who had been the patron, tutor, & friend, of attorney Genl Wm Wirt. And for modesty, good sense & moderation, based on solid & firm principles of political sincerity to the Republican cause, & to the Constitution of the U.S. nobody's speeches & remarks in support of his votes would read better than Mr Edwards, & for seniority of claim, Mr Edwards stands our unrivalled Senior in Illinois and from a Boy, I have loved & cherished a deep rooted love & veneration for honoring the truly good old men before they leave this world to go to their everlasting rest from toils & labors. There is a beautiful fitness towards our State, & towards Mr Edwards, that stands unequalled & unrivalled both ways, and his appt would reflect ever lasting honor & credit, both upon yourself as Govr, & upon our whole State, & upon our President, that would stand now & for ever, superior & above all other appts that can be made from Ills & when I wrote last I did not think of him - and I am sure we owe no greater debt of Gratitude to no man, than to Mr Edwards, & I believe Mr Browning will thus far agree with me But if Mr Edwards should for any reason be sent to the Grave unhonored & unrewarded - Then Sir, Mr Browning stands without a rival as the Senior Claimant, amongst a host of Junior aspirants, no matter how worthy they may all be as his Juniors, still they are his Juniors, only, & no more!!! 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/4c16be1d90f7160fddb9be1fb3cadfe7.pdf b9d52dd7d494da8776319463195e1dbb 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 Petition of M. J. Peck and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500402 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/58f089fa8380b6b9414b53eb0f42dd0f.pdf 92dc2da87ac09d3693d7da0613fd867d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cairo, Ill, June 10th, 1861 To His Excellency Richard Yates Gov. of Ill. Dear Sir, I address you in Confidence--believing that we are both working for the same end. that is, for the maintainance of our ever Glorious union, and constitution, for universal Liberty to all mankind, yes all: What is the price. Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty and the right of self-Government. this is what I have lived for, and fought for, and will still fight for as long as I live, and I hope to teach the same to my Children, and promulgate the same principle to my fellow man on every occasion that offers. I am a stranger to you but sometimes a stranger may prove more deserving of confidence than an acquaintance. I mean all I say and more to in one sense of the word if you repose a trust in me I will not disappoint you. I may be egotistical I may be selfish. if I could explain to you what I feel I should be glad. I will do my best I wish promotion tis true, but what soldier or man does not. but I wish it as a means to an end to be accomplished. I will not deny that I have a pride as a soldier for my grandfathers fought for our Independence under General Washington. my first lessons as a soldier were under G. W. Morgan. Col of the 2nd Ohio Rgt in Mexico, as a private for one year. at our discharge we organized the regiment over and I went back for during the war and was a sergeant and served untill peace was made. at the breaking out of this rebel war I assisted to raise one Company for 3 months service and one for 3 years at Cairo, and was Elected 1st Lieut and, was Commisioned by your Excellency <hr /> Now sir I should like to wear the Eagles a while as a means to an end. the end is this, in confidence. with the assistance of others, I intend to establish an unconditional paper at Cairo this summer or next fall, and devote all my time and energy to the reestablishment of our union, and to its perpetuation. as a resigned Lieutenant. I think I would not have the advantage that I should have as though I had been a Colonel: now if I could have that I would be forever gratefull to you, and and repay you as my Patron. in the best manner you would require as far as I was able. I will do all I can. believe me. as I understand there are to be three more Regiments organized. if I could have Command of one to be stationed at Cairo, I truly blieve it would greatly aid me in our projected Enterprize of the paper. and some things more besides. I think I can give you assurance that when I am placed at the post or on other duty that I obey orders I will refer you to my late. Lt. Col. Thos. H. Burghy, as I believe he is at Cairo: for he has often put me on picket and other duties. forgive me for tresspassing on your patience to such length as I have done the best I could under the circumstances. I understand those three regiments are for three months and if you wished it, or if it would be requisite on account of my connexion with the Paper I would resign in one or two months. your wishes or advice should be my guide in that respect. Richard Yates, Gov: please answer to Cairo, as soon as convenient I shall remain yours most Respectfully in any event Edgar Potter <hr /> Edgar Potter, Cairo June 10/02 Very patriotic, and wishes to wear the "Eagles". the man is "crazy" but he further says, that a paper will be started by him at Cairo, and a colonelcy would be of great assitance he wishes to have one of three Regts called for 3 months service. one to be stationed at Cairo. (to protect his paper) Ans July 14 [illegible] 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 9 (April-November 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 Edgar Potter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509791 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cairo, Ill, June 10th, 1861 To His Excellency Richard Yates Gov. of Ill. Dear Sir, I address you in Confidence--believing that we are both working for the same end. that is, for the maintainance of our ever Glorious union, and constitution, for universal Liberty to all mankind, yes all: What is the price. Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty and the right of self-Government. this is what I have lived for, and fought for, and will still fight for as long as I live, and I hope to teach the same to my Children, and promulgate the same principle to my fellow man on every occasion that offers. I am a stranger to you but sometimes a stranger may prove more deserving of confidence than an acquaintance. I mean all I say and more to in one sense of the word if you repose a trust in me I will not disappoint you. I may be egotistical I may be selfish. if I could explain to you what I feel I should be glad. I will do my best I wish promotion tis true, but what soldier or man does not. but I wish it as a means to an end to be accomplished. I will not deny that I have a pride as a soldier for my grandfathers fought for our Independence under General Washington. my first lessons as a soldier were under G. W. Morgan. Col of the 2nd Ohio Rgt in Mexico, as a private for one year. at our discharge we organized the regiment over and I went back for during the war and was a sergeant and served untill peace was made. at the breaking out of this rebel war I assisted to raise one Company for 3 months service and one for 3 years at Cairo, and was Elected 1st Lieut and, was Commisioned by your Excellency <hr /> Now sir I should like to wear the Eagles a while as a means to an end. the end is this, in confidence. with the assistance of others, I intend to establish an unconditional paper at Cairo this summer or next fall, and devote all my time and energy to the reestablishment of our union, and to its perpetuation. as a resigned Lieutenant. I think I would not have the advantage that I should have as though I had been a Colonel: now if I could have that I would be forever gratefull to you, and and repay you as my Patron. in the best manner you would require as far as I was able. I will do all I can. believe me. as I understand there are to be three more Regiments organized. if I could have Command of one to be stationed at Cairo, I truly blieve it would greatly aid me in our projected Enterprize of the paper. and some things more besides. I think I can give you assurance that when I am placed at the post or on other duty that I obey orders I will refer you to my late. Lt. Col. Thos. H. Burghy, as I believe he is at Cairo: for he has often put me on picket and other duties. forgive me for tresspassing on your patience to such length as I have done the best I could under the circumstances. I understand those three regiments are for three months and if you wished it, or if it would be requisite on account of my connexion with the Paper I would resign in one or two months. your wishes or advice should be my guide in that respect. Richard Yates, Gov: please answer to Cairo, as soon as convenient I shall remain yours most Respectfully in any event Edgar Potter <hr /> Edgar Potter, Cairo June 10/02 Very patriotic, and wishes to wear the "Eagles". the man is "crazy" but he further says, that a paper will be started by him at Cairo, and a colonelcy would be of great assitance he wishes to have one of three Regts called for 3 months service. one to be stationed at Cairo. (to protect his paper) Ans July 14 [illegible] 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/cf772fe5a0e6db85e8211d0dca0279c7.pdf 1e8e429d88801052ca0fc1dc00399a37 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 09 (June 11-15, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. M. Allen to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500403 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/139d7c1333a06c3a702592adef061a11.pdf a559189ae3f84104a90519286d21e08f 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 09 (June 11-15, 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 Henry C. Long to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500404 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