57 25 22278 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0948c5a5ae64efb912b9c84d6ce3fc88.pdf a1e6f515857856cabc48dafc6b69da76 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aug 28th, /61 Blue Point P.O. Wayne Co Ill Friend Gov. Yates, Dear Sir: I desire to be with the union army, and as I could not be received as a private on account of my being severely afflicted with the piles by times, I propose to go with some of the Ill Regiments as Chaplain. I am an Evangelist of the Christian Church, and believe the cause of my Master and the welfare of mankind calls, yes loudly calls, upon all good and loyal citizens, to assist in quelling this ungodly rebellion. As I am acquainted with a goodly number of Col. Hick's regiment, I would prefer being with them as I might have more influence over them than I would with others, but would go with aney other regiment. I would just observe that I am a younger brother of James M Ashley M.C. of 5th district (Toledo) Ohio, and have practice Medicine 'till my piles prohibited me from riding. I would be much pleased if you would give me a favorable answer - Direct as above - Yours for the Union Dr John K. Ashley Gov R. Yates <hr /> Dr John K Ashley Blue Point Wayne Co Application for chaplaincy 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 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 K. Ashley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500878 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. Aug 28th, /61 Blue Point P.O. Wayne Co Ill Friend Gov. Yates, Dear Sir: I desire to be with the union army, and as I could not be received as a private on account of my being severely afflicted with the piles by times, I propose to go with some of the Ill Regiments as Chaplain. I am an Evangelist of the Christian Church, and believe the cause of my Master and the welfare of mankind calls, yes loudly calls, upon all good and loyal citizens, to assist in quelling this ungodly rebellion. As I am acquainted with a goodly number of Col. Hick's regiment, I would prefer being with them as I might have more influence over them than I would with others, but would go with aney other regiment. I would just observe that I am a younger brother of James M Ashley M.C. of 5th district (Toledo) Ohio, and have practice Medicine 'till my piles prohibited me from riding. I would be much pleased if you would give me a favorable answer - Direct as above - Yours for the Union Dr John K. Ashley Gov R. Yates <hr /> Dr John K Ashley Blue Point Wayne Co Application for chaplaincy 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/80c68cc2b07a89e9feb5fbb9fa6c0460.pdf c7dae8b19517953851226765a5db6c3d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tolono. Champaign cy. Ills Aug 28th 1861 Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir I wrote you some time since in regard to the acceptance of a Company, a few weeks after, recd a "Telegram" to have the co ready in 10 or 12 days - but I was unable to do it as the men enlisted in other companies and on their way to St Louis & Camp Butler. I do earnestly wish to take a part in this contest, having organized the first "Fremont Club" in the State. I believe this to be the vindication by "force of Arms" of the principles of the party preferring that "Freedom" should be national. I am able to bear arms - but I believe I could perform the duties of Adjutant, or Assistant or asst Commisary. I am recommended to apply to you or the Adjutant Genl by Capt Geo Barrell who is the [gentlemanly?] agt [GM?] R Rd here - and resident of Springfield. I applied to Col J. White of the Fremont Rifle Reg Chicago Ills. for the position of Adj'nt and gave the names of the best businessmen of this place as references - no reply yet. Yours Respt J. S. McDowell <hr /> 7th District Tolono - Champaign J. S. McDonald wants appointment Military 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. S. McDowell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500879 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. Tolono. Champaign cy. Ills Aug 28th 1861 Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir I wrote you some time since in regard to the acceptance of a Company, a few weeks after, recd a "Telegram" to have the co ready in 10 or 12 days - but I was unable to do it as the men enlisted in other companies and on their way to St Louis & Camp Butler. I do earnestly wish to take a part in this contest, having organized the first "Fremont Club" in the State. I believe this to be the vindication by "force of Arms" of the principles of the party preferring that "Freedom" should be national. I am able to bear arms - but I believe I could perform the duties of Adjutant, or Assistant or asst Commisary. I am recommended to apply to you or the Adjutant Genl by Capt Geo Barrell who is the [gentlemanly?] agt [GM?] R Rd here - and resident of Springfield. I applied to Col J. White of the Fremont Rifle Reg Chicago Ills. for the position of Adj'nt and gave the names of the best businessmen of this place as references - no reply yet. Yours Respt J. S. McDowell <hr /> 7th District Tolono - Champaign J. S. McDonald wants appointment Military 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/bee186c56148d2f5f3c719b6cc1f6468.pdf db6901ac7eba1a75cf79f04066173056 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Letter book A (August 10, 1861-February 14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates by L[ouis] D. Hubbard to J. P. Hunt Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504578 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/996ff7398f19aa63971d43ec3cf2f6ff.pdf b3dd86462813509f78ade3a0f7c38d91 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Letter book A (August 10, 1861-February 14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates by Louis D. Hubbard to J. M. Galbraith Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504579 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8b2bd14f88c0a57658ae3caf2528b46b.pdf 5db0937e0680cd75e4139d262ba57ddb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aug 28 1. Mr J J Morrison 79 Chambers St NY Dr Sir I regret that there is no opportunity, at present for me to avail myself of your valuable services There are many applicants for appointments in our own state and I am unable to offer you any inducements. Yery respectfully Richd Yates Gov. L D Hubbard [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 Yates Family Papers, Letter book A (August 10, 1861-February 14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates by Louis D. Hubbard to J. J. Morrison Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504580 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. Aug 28 1. Mr J J Morrison 79 Chambers St NY Dr Sir I regret that there is no opportunity, at present for me to avail myself of your valuable services There are many applicants for appointments in our own state and I am unable to offer you any inducements. Yery respectfully Richd Yates Gov. L D Hubbard [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/d2bc7eac9108ecec116946bb87a424e8.pdf 6dee056b378bc739a549ece65872d891 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Letter book A (August 10, 1861-February 14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to S. Gregg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504581 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fef70e300eeadd32da248000a6d5d881.pdf 7719a48d5f414bdeee39ed87f51312f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Letter book A (August 10, 1861-February 14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates by Louis D. Hubbard to A. D. Alvord Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504582 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/848f747553874ea42f48aa8aa81e3bfa.pdf 0654a1d0e6fccaa132d1f66f201f1975 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Letter book A (August 10, 1861-February 14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates by Louis D. Hubbard to N. Niles Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504583 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f50526e859e2ba8c7d3975961bebab49.pdf 8925f7fff3f4c0c1cecfc5fc927546fb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aug 28th [186]1. Samuel Adams Esq Jacksonville Dear Sir In answer to yours of the 20th inst - The Colonel of the Regiment appoints the Hospital Steward an application to Col Hovey would be desirable, and if I can be of any service to you in procuring this appointment - I shall be pleased to do so - The Hospital Steward is a non-commissioned officer and appointed by the Colonel. Very truly yours Richd Yates Gov L D Hubbard A D C Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Letter book A (August 10, 1861-February 14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates by Louis D. Hubbard to Samuel Adams Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504584 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. Aug 28th [186]1. Samuel Adams Esq Jacksonville Dear Sir In answer to yours of the 20th inst - The Colonel of the Regiment appoints the Hospital Steward an application to Col Hovey would be desirable, and if I can be of any service to you in procuring this appointment - I shall be pleased to do so - The Hospital Steward is a non-commissioned officer and appointed by the Colonel. Very truly yours Richd Yates Gov L D Hubbard A D C Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/430f692ba3a0be700604d9b1f6dfe6d6.pdf 6215c59186d7cd64ddd0172a9b695d3b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Letter book A (August 10, 1861-February 14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates by Louis D. Hubbard to J. H. Egeston Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504585 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/202f40f0afaa53deb74a391aa9b410e5.pdf 1072dc0f6d664d38edc12c9154cf470f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Letter book A (August 10, 1861-February 14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates by Louis D. Hubbard to J. Smith Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504586 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8b9de748f358ab88f512c52461fad7d7.pdf 9308ecd041d9ea6ce1e274dbb4609844 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Letter book A (August 10, 1861-February 14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates by Louis D. Hubbard to John John Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504587 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c0cd1da7c91e385c57e16f66552d9489.pdf ca18c4b497d6f9edfdbdfda435655895 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Letter book A (August 10, 1861-February 14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates by Louis D. Hubbard to Leonard Brieker Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504588 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9a699e7ca54893ab94b1eff02c88a18e.pdf 006efce4907ba72e7341360318fa24e4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Augst 28 1. Mr Wm W Sanford Sir You are hereby appointed Drillmaster at Camp Butler with rank of Lieutenant and are directed to report there immediately for duty. For the Governor Louis D Hubbard Aid de Camp Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Letter book A (August 10, 1861-February 14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Louis D. Hubbard to William W. Sanford Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504589 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. Augst 28 1. Mr Wm W Sanford Sir You are hereby appointed Drillmaster at Camp Butler with rank of Lieutenant and are directed to report there immediately for duty. For the Governor Louis D Hubbard Aid de Camp 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/f1816ce32c60a56e75fd72043807ee2d.pdf 75386fcccab2b569e84de4c8e3996a00 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield August 28th 1861. Hon. J. B. Fouke. Dear Sir: Would be glad to accommodate you but had to adopt some rule -- and finally adopted the rule of giving commissions from date of appointment as the most equitable Under the rule you will fare just as well. as many others -- Under your rule would claim to antidate yours. Resply Yours Rich [illegible symbol] Yates - <hr /> Copy of Letter - -- to -- --J. B. Fouke -- Aug 27th -- 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 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to P. B. Fouke Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509795 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. Springfield August 28th 1861. Hon. J. B. Fouke. Dear Sir: Would be glad to accommodate you but had to adopt some rule -- and finally adopted the rule of giving commissions from date of appointment as the most equitable Under the rule you will fare just as well. as many others -- Under your rule would claim to antidate yours. Resply Yours Rich [illegible symbol] Yates - <hr /> Copy of Letter - -- to -- --J. B. Fouke -- Aug 27th -- 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/47f33d9aea6f350bdb5c26e6d11292f2.pdf e2ec9e1d2be9a86a87f8a47cc69139ac Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy August 29, 1861 Hon R Yates Dr Sir Mr Grimshaw having declined the offer which you kindly made to appoint him col of one of the new regiments of Illinois volunteers I beg leave most respectfully to recommend William R Lockwood of this place as a suitable person for the place He is a man of high character & has in an eminent degree the qualities which constitute a good Military officer If you can consistently with other engagements give him the appointment I will gratefully acknowledge it as though it was a favour to my self Yours most truly Archibald Williams <hr /> Recommending W R Lockwood 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 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 Archibald Williams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500880 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. Quincy August 29, 1861 Hon R Yates Dr Sir Mr Grimshaw having declined the offer which you kindly made to appoint him col of one of the new regiments of Illinois volunteers I beg leave most respectfully to recommend William R Lockwood of this place as a suitable person for the place He is a man of high character & has in an eminent degree the qualities which constitute a good Military officer If you can consistently with other engagements give him the appointment I will gratefully acknowledge it as though it was a favour to my self Yours most truly Archibald Williams <hr /> Recommending W R Lockwood 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/3ebfccd2dd5abb01760be67e378a5987.pdf c721a161238a4de888e386683677ac48 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Dick Robinson Garrard County Ky August 29, 1861 To His Excellency the Governor of Illinois. Sir: The bearer of this, the Hon Jere. T. Boyle is commissioned by me to wait on you and to make known to you the critical state of affairs in Kentucky and to ask your aid and co-operation Mr. Boyle will make such explanations as you may require I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obit. Servant W. Nelson Commanding troops <hr /> Introducing J.T. Boyle Kentucky File 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. Nelson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500881 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. Camp Dick Robinson Garrard County Ky August 29, 1861 To His Excellency the Governor of Illinois. Sir: The bearer of this, the Hon Jere. T. Boyle is commissioned by me to wait on you and to make known to you the critical state of affairs in Kentucky and to ask your aid and co-operation Mr. Boyle will make such explanations as you may require I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obit. Servant W. Nelson Commanding troops <hr /> Introducing J.T. Boyle Kentucky File 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/989523ae20d97dce4cdc4995ce4274bd.pdf 51b66981dfc292e7c30852ac967ee15f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Athens Ill. Aug. 29th/61. Gov. R. Yates, sir,- I served in the Mexican War in the 16th Regiment of M. S. Infantry, Col. Tibbatts. I served till the end of the war without missing a days duty -- was probably drilled three times as much as the twelve months volunteers in that war. I am a native of Sangamon County -- son of Wm. Colburn of Loami and am now thirty years old. I now through you offer my services to my country. All I ask is a place where I can make my past experience useful. I lately visited Camp Butler, and what I saw there has induced me to offer you my services. Some companies there are well officered and are progressing finely in their drill, while others have officers who are inexperienced and incompetent, and the men who try to serve under such officers, instead of being drilled as soldiers should be, are harassed and tormented by a multiplicity of improper orders. Seeing this state of things I concluded to offer my services, bona fide, for the good of my country, and not for my own aggrandizement. I could not afford to leave my family (whom I love dearly) and my business for the little that I could do as a private soldier, but as an instructor I could do much good. And I think that in consideration of my past service and experience I am entitled to an office. I can furnish you written certificates and recommendations of my character and abilities in any number you may desire from the best citizens of Sangamon & Menard Counties. And if you see fit to give me a commission I am ready to enter the service at any time, and to devote my entire energies, talents, & experience to the cause of my country in this its hour of need. But, sir, if you find plenty of other men to fill the offices, who are more deserving, capable, and experienced than I am, then I am content. Yours with the greatest respect, Gov. Yates Springfield Ill. W. S. Colburn Attorney at Law, Athens Ill. <hr /> WS Colburn Athens Wants position was in Mexican War 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. S. Colburn to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500882 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. Athens Ill. Aug. 29th/61. Gov. R. Yates, sir,- I served in the Mexican War in the 16th Regiment of M. S. Infantry, Col. Tibbatts. I served till the end of the war without missing a days duty -- was probably drilled three times as much as the twelve months volunteers in that war. I am a native of Sangamon County -- son of Wm. Colburn of Loami and am now thirty years old. I now through you offer my services to my country. All I ask is a place where I can make my past experience useful. I lately visited Camp Butler, and what I saw there has induced me to offer you my services. Some companies there are well officered and are progressing finely in their drill, while others have officers who are inexperienced and incompetent, and the men who try to serve under such officers, instead of being drilled as soldiers should be, are harassed and tormented by a multiplicity of improper orders. Seeing this state of things I concluded to offer my services, bona fide, for the good of my country, and not for my own aggrandizement. I could not afford to leave my family (whom I love dearly) and my business for the little that I could do as a private soldier, but as an instructor I could do much good. And I think that in consideration of my past service and experience I am entitled to an office. I can furnish you written certificates and recommendations of my character and abilities in any number you may desire from the best citizens of Sangamon & Menard Counties. And if you see fit to give me a commission I am ready to enter the service at any time, and to devote my entire energies, talents, & experience to the cause of my country in this its hour of need. But, sir, if you find plenty of other men to fill the offices, who are more deserving, capable, and experienced than I am, then I am content. Yours with the greatest respect, Gov. Yates Springfield Ill. W. S. Colburn Attorney at Law, Athens Ill. <hr /> WS Colburn Athens Wants position was in Mexican War 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/383851767db70d4860200f7715e1b263.pdf 8dc04e2c61cb2a4e2b3a50a85b25f282 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 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 B. H. Gatson to Richard Yates, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500883 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/389052a27e3cec566e5323540b894e68.pdf 2f1efda6b56b7163ab6a3396dce01046 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dixon Aug 29 1861 Gov. Yates. My Dear Sir. I desire to call your attention to the fact that we have yet in our county men that may be of service to our State in her time of need - We have residing in the town of Palmira Lee Co. a man by the name of John T. Lawrence, who was at West Point for two years - He is a man of fine address, and very reserved and modest in his manners, but cool in judgment and would make an excellent commanding officer. We all know him, & can vouch for his cool courage and military ability. if you want true & trusty men for Colonels, Majors &c. you can rely upon Mr. Lawrence <hr /> as being the man to do honor to any station you may be disposed to give him - He is of that character or temperament, that will not seek a place at your hands, personally, but I can tell you the citizens of Lee Co. will endorse what I say of him - I will refer you to Col. Noble, who can give you information of Mr. Lawrence. I am induced to write you of Mr. Lawrence, because I know & feel the importance of having men in command of our forces of the right metal and military knowledge. I think i am well aware that you desire all our West Point men to have a place where they can serve their Country now, when she so much needs the services of those who are or have been educated in the line of military tactics &c - Most truly yours &c R. F. Adams <hr /> R F Adams Recommending J.T. Lawrence for position 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 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. T. Adams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500884 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. Dixon Aug 29 1861 Gov. Yates. My Dear Sir. I desire to call your attention to the fact that we have yet in our county men that may be of service to our State in her time of need - We have residing in the town of Palmira Lee Co. a man by the name of John T. Lawrence, who was at West Point for two years - He is a man of fine address, and very reserved and modest in his manners, but cool in judgment and would make an excellent commanding officer. We all know him, & can vouch for his cool courage and military ability. if you want true & trusty men for Colonels, Majors &c. you can rely upon Mr. Lawrence <hr /> as being the man to do honor to any station you may be disposed to give him - He is of that character or temperament, that will not seek a place at your hands, personally, but I can tell you the citizens of Lee Co. will endorse what I say of him - I will refer you to Col. Noble, who can give you information of Mr. Lawrence. I am induced to write you of Mr. Lawrence, because I know & feel the importance of having men in command of our forces of the right metal and military knowledge. I think i am well aware that you desire all our West Point men to have a place where they can serve their Country now, when she so much needs the services of those who are or have been educated in the line of military tactics &c - Most truly yours &c R. F. Adams <hr /> R F Adams Recommending J.T. Lawrence for position 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/30b0e192f81dc8a964243bd0138b467f.pdf b6ee5c0162fd01f6d14fe911abbf7b6f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rolla Mo. Aug 29th Hon Gov. Yates Dr Sir. The contingency on which you promised me a Field office in our Regiment has not happened, & probably never will. And hence I would respectfully solicit from you a field office in some of the regiments now forming in Illinois. My experience of now some four months I know better fits me for Colonel than some who have been honored with such an appointment. And i must say that i think that those who volunteered at first, have better claims than those who <hr /> never volunteered, & only enter the Service by appointment. I know my experience fits me to command a regiment - & I would suggest, that my position now is very subordinate although it is of my own choosing. Of course I ought to say nothing of political claims. But this is the only favor I have ever sought, & I hope most certainly that my absence in the field of duty will not make you forget my claims, although others may throng your office in person yours very resptfly H. Case <hr /> H Case Rolla Wants to be Colonel Hatch recommends him 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 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 H. Lease to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500885 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. Rolla Mo. Aug 29th Hon Gov. Yates Dr Sir. The contingency on which you promised me a Field office in our Regiment has not happened, & probably never will. And hence I would respectfully solicit from you a field office in some of the regiments now forming in Illinois. My experience of now some four months I know better fits me for Colonel than some who have been honored with such an appointment. And i must say that i think that those who volunteered at first, have better claims than those who <hr /> never volunteered, & only enter the Service by appointment. I know my experience fits me to command a regiment - & I would suggest, that my position now is very subordinate although it is of my own choosing. Of course I ought to say nothing of political claims. But this is the only favor I have ever sought, & I hope most certainly that my absence in the field of duty will not make you forget my claims, although others may throng your office in person yours very resptfly H. Case <hr /> H Case Rolla Wants to be Colonel Hatch recommends him 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/7000f0aacfe4a6f45c110e1cf75f4dbf.pdf 64df57f5ad7b73b9529ae3d216612aa7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rolla Mo. Aug. 29th Friend Hatch – As I was cheated out of my Majorship in our regiment for political reasons, I would like to get a field office in [illegible] our other regiment now forming. I have now had an experience of four months in the field, & hence I know I am better qualified to take the command of a regiment as Colonel than many who have been appointed. And I think that those who at first volunteered ought to have better claims than those who finally propose to come into the service only <hr />by appointment. This military favor is the only one I ever sought, & when my political friends are in power, I think my political services ought not to be entirely overlooked. Will you please forward the suggestions of this letter, in such as way as you may deem fit Yours in haste H. Case <hr />Gov Yates. Dr Sir. I send this letter to you for consideration. You know Major Case as well as I do – But I will suggest that in a political [point?] he should not be forgotten. Politics has nothing to do with officers now—but as Case enlisted and is in the war. – he is more worthy than 11th hour men. Yours &c O.M. Hatch Aug 31. 1861 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 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 H. Case to Ozias M. Hatch; Ozias M. Hatch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500886 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. Rolla Mo. Aug. 29th Friend Hatch – As I was cheated out of my Majorship in our regiment for political reasons, I would like to get a field office in [illegible] our other regiment now forming. I have now had an experience of four months in the field, & hence I know I am better qualified to take the command of a regiment as Colonel than many who have been appointed. And I think that those who at first volunteered ought to have better claims than those who finally propose to come into the service only <hr />by appointment. This military favor is the only one I ever sought, & when my political friends are in power, I think my political services ought not to be entirely overlooked. Will you please forward the suggestions of this letter, in such as way as you may deem fit Yours in haste H. Case <hr />Gov Yates. Dr Sir. I send this letter to you for consideration. You know Major Case as well as I do – But I will suggest that in a political [point?] he should not be forgotten. Politics has nothing to do with officers now—but as Case enlisted and is in the war. – he is more worthy than 11th hour men. Yours &c O.M. Hatch Aug 31. 1861 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0de5121b525a03eccd2d4522395d037f.pdf 108024b2bd4420e626558c625bca50e7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galva Ill August 29th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor Ill Springfield Ill Dear Sir By the urgent solicitation of Rev A. T. Westover Pastor of the Baptist Church of this place I am requested and herewith take the Liberty of writing you in his behalf if in the Formation of the New Redgments of Vol there is an opertunity of his getting an apointment as Chaplin, providing his recomendation should meet your requirements for Loyalty and Christian Character of this if you could place him you can have the best and most satisfacty Evidence As to myself you will probaly recolect me in my efforts in behalf of the "Galva Greys" of this place [illegible] the 17th Redgment Ill Vol, at the time that I was at Springfield Elder Westover wanted I should see you in relation to his going into the Army at that time but our citizens did not wish him to Leave charge of his church He views intelligently the unhapy condition of our country and is determined to Lend his aid if possible in bouth a Speertual and temporal way to put <hr /> down this rebelion, to the Union we Love and have so Long Cherished. (He will pray first then Fight) hence my efforts for him through you. Could you place him as Chaplin of a Redgment or in any other position where you want a man of Energy, Ability, and Moral Worth, you can have the recomendations of those you know fuly and the same will meet the aprobations of bouth his and your Friends I desire your Views in relation to a prospect for Him. I have been designat to write Genl Mather also but presum this matter come before you more properly Yours Most Respectfuly W. B. Sweet <hr /> Recommendation A T Westover Galva for chaplain 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 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 W. B. Swett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500887 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. Galva Ill August 29th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor Ill Springfield Ill Dear Sir By the urgent solicitation of Rev A. T. Westover Pastor of the Baptist Church of this place I am requested and herewith take the Liberty of writing you in his behalf if in the Formation of the New Redgments of Vol there is an opertunity of his getting an apointment as Chaplin, providing his recomendation should meet your requirements for Loyalty and Christian Character of this if you could place him you can have the best and most satisfacty Evidence As to myself you will probaly recolect me in my efforts in behalf of the "Galva Greys" of this place [illegible] the 17th Redgment Ill Vol, at the time that I was at Springfield Elder Westover wanted I should see you in relation to his going into the Army at that time but our citizens did not wish him to Leave charge of his church He views intelligently the unhapy condition of our country and is determined to Lend his aid if possible in bouth a Speertual and temporal way to put <hr /> down this rebelion, to the Union we Love and have so Long Cherished. (He will pray first then Fight) hence my efforts for him through you. Could you place him as Chaplin of a Redgment or in any other position where you want a man of Energy, Ability, and Moral Worth, you can have the recomendations of those you know fuly and the same will meet the aprobations of bouth his and your Friends I desire your Views in relation to a prospect for Him. I have been designat to write Genl Mather also but presum this matter come before you more properly Yours Most Respectfuly W. B. Sweet <hr /> Recommendation A T Westover Galva for chaplain 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/1e498ee9ef67e047dedbfa4e7e5c9252.pdf 7216a7d251da02b1967a30e660b37afe Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Aug. 29. 1861 To his Excellency R. Yates Sir I was surprised at our meeting a few days ago that you should ask me to procure recommendations for the position of Major 1st Because you had voluntarily tendered me the place 2nd Because you have appointed a man to the place both morally and physically incompetent 3rd Because you have given positions to men who opposed you and who tried to compel me to oppose you and who have not more military merit than myself 4th because you have appointed and are still appointing men whose sympathies are against the Energetic prosecution of the War - When at Bloomington I had to disobey instructions to support you and thereby joepardised the interest of other friends & thereby no doubt defeated myself in my application for office last winter, and now after <hr /> having served three months I find that you have accepted more companies in Pike than can be filled and thus I am thrown out of the service I do not intend to try for a place for myself and I do release you and all other persons of political obligations to me at the same time I deem it due to the Country that men of undoubted patriotism should be promoted to office and I tremble when you appoint such men as McCrillis who last winter was an open secessionist and I fear is so yet at heart If an opportunity presents itself of advancing Lieut Anthony [illegible] & you should do so you will do the country good service Your Obt servt D. H. Gilmer <hr /> D. H. Gilmer about position as Major 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 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 D. H. Gilmer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500888 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. Springfield Aug. 29. 1861 To his Excellency R. Yates Sir I was surprised at our meeting a few days ago that you should ask me to procure recommendations for the position of Major 1st Because you had voluntarily tendered me the place 2nd Because you have appointed a man to the place both morally and physically incompetent 3rd Because you have given positions to men who opposed you and who tried to compel me to oppose you and who have not more military merit than myself 4th because you have appointed and are still appointing men whose sympathies are against the Energetic prosecution of the War - When at Bloomington I had to disobey instructions to support you and thereby joepardised the interest of other friends & thereby no doubt defeated myself in my application for office last winter, and now after <hr /> having served three months I find that you have accepted more companies in Pike than can be filled and thus I am thrown out of the service I do not intend to try for a place for myself and I do release you and all other persons of political obligations to me at the same time I deem it due to the Country that men of undoubted patriotism should be promoted to office and I tremble when you appoint such men as McCrillis who last winter was an open secessionist and I fear is so yet at heart If an opportunity presents itself of advancing Lieut Anthony [illegible] & you should do so you will do the country good service Your Obt servt D. H. Gilmer <hr /> D. H. Gilmer about position as Major 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/8b5a63c5ffa2ba2d04d2f1d20a7f4709.pdf 132e726fa7d05ef6cd1f1a3b51188a34 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. N.Y. Aug. 27. 1861. To Gov. Yates. Springfield. Ill. If there be another colonel to be appointed suspend till I can present name of a distinguished German officer. Will be home Saturday [E B Washburne] 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [E. B. Washburne] to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500889 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. N.Y. Aug. 27. 1861. To Gov. Yates. Springfield. Ill. If there be another colonel to be appointed suspend till I can present name of a distinguished German officer. Will be home Saturday [E B Washburne] 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