58 25 22278 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5232e8fee41d1fb8d3e05bf2415b2508.pdf d97f35551b0e3787a5c06961c49b1bba Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. N.Y. Aug. 29. 1861. To the Gov: This is a long story about Schimmelfening, but from all I hear of him I have no doubt he is a splendid soldier and that the public interests would be well served by his appointment to Col. Of one of our regiments. He is well known to Hecker and Seigel and I wish you would ask them about him before you appoint. [his?]Brother will talk with you about him. We want such men as Schimmelfening to lead our troops. Truly Yours E B Washburne Gov of Illinois. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 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 Elihu 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 500890 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. 29. 1861. To the Gov: This is a long story about Schimmelfening, but from all I hear of him I have no doubt he is a splendid soldier and that the public interests would be well served by his appointment to Col. Of one of our regiments. He is well known to Hecker and Seigel and I wish you would ask them about him before you appoint. [his?]Brother will talk with you about him. We want such men as Schimmelfening to lead our troops. Truly Yours E B Washburne Gov of Illinois. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1c24fe72b62665e68a0862eea0c96db2.pdf e2977f4d157fcbc7df370ce24d002ce0 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 George W. Rives and others 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 500891 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/aee63f2b28d4e95d8fb2f3e23b93d489.pdf 21060001153ce2d93456178a710a372c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Auditor's Office Springfield 29 Augt 1861 Gov Yates Sir This will be handed you by Capt Linkham of Champaign County. The Capt Co is assigned to Col Loomis Regiment, and he has very fine recommendations from good and responsible citizens of Honor and also from Col Loomis Capts Carr and Pitcher as regard his worth Very truly Jesse K Dubois <hr /> Col. J.K. Dubois as to Capt Linkham 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 Jesse K. Dubois 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 500892 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. State of Illinois Auditor's Office Springfield 29 Augt 1861 Gov Yates Sir This will be handed you by Capt Linkham of Champaign County. The Capt Co is assigned to Col Loomis Regiment, and he has very fine recommendations from good and responsible citizens of Honor and also from Col Loomis Capts Carr and Pitcher as regard his worth Very truly Jesse K Dubois <hr /> Col. J.K. Dubois as to Capt Linkham 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/0c963dd2401c0792ffb7a4ddeb226be7.pdf dd618549d5b5fbad645a2102c9e06adc 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 John C. Fremont 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 504590 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/83ffcba29ceb6f70dacdd2934516e966.pdf 130636488d71c00722a9dea8cb8ec72f 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 Abraham Lincoln 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 504591 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/6c6f22e56c3fea5632a0281e6b1e6319.pdf 19f92eebed0881c44b9f2b7d1b9a9d66 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 T. S. Conant 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 504592 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/c01c63dcfdddbf3d3de9884af698a76f.pdf 499c0db82af154e740da6ba05eeb1610 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 128 Aug 29th 4. Mr John McNeale Victoria Dear Sir In answer to yours of 18th inst I am not au- thorized to accept regiments as reg- iments any companies of infantry reporting full at Camp Butler will be accepted but I can give you no authority to form a regiment as you propose. Very Respectfully Richd. Yates 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 John McNeale 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 504601 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 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/15ef94b1ad7b3640f605027c94de17ba.pdf 3b7394bafba74a89a1743c967ac378e3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Aug 29th 1861 Capt. Pitcher Capt John [Belser?] has applied to me for a written appointment of him as your Adjutant, and I write to say that I leave the selection of that officer to you alone and the Executive Department will take pleasure in recognizing your appointee in all his official acts as Adjutant of your Camp. Respectfully Rich Yates Governor. <hr /> Capt Pitcher Copy of letter to in regards to appointment of John [Belser?] as Camp Adjutant. 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 Pitcher 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 509796 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. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Aug 29th 1861 Capt. Pitcher Capt John [Belser?] has applied to me for a written appointment of him as your Adjutant, and I write to say that I leave the selection of that officer to you alone and the Executive Department will take pleasure in recognizing your appointee in all his official acts as Adjutant of your Camp. Respectfully Rich Yates Governor. <hr /> Capt Pitcher Copy of letter to in regards to appointment of John [Belser?] as Camp Adjutant. 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/dd9f9a6214aae77a64cc9b8c6b5966e4.pdf 9881348e9c35651bfc5a340b40616f8b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hd Quarters 3d Ills. Cav'y Camp Butler Ill. August 30. 1861 Colonel I have the honor to reccommend William OConnell to be appointed as Lieutenant and Adjutant of the third Regiment of Illinois Cavalry. Mr. O.Connell has served with me in the U.S. Army and is a thorough soldier well posted in his duties, and was discharged from the U.S. Service by Gen. Fremont at my request for the purpose of taking this position I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt E. A. Carr Capt. U.S.A. Comdg 3d I. C. Col Y. S. Mather Adjt. Genl. State of Illinois Springfield Ill. <hr /> E A Carr Recommending OConnell for Adjutant. 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 E. A. Carr to T. S. Mather Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500895 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. Hd Quarters 3d Ills. Cav'y Camp Butler Ill. August 30. 1861 Colonel I have the honor to reccommend William OConnell to be appointed as Lieutenant and Adjutant of the third Regiment of Illinois Cavalry. Mr. O.Connell has served with me in the U.S. Army and is a thorough soldier well posted in his duties, and was discharged from the U.S. Service by Gen. Fremont at my request for the purpose of taking this position I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt E. A. Carr Capt. U.S.A. Comdg 3d I. C. Col Y. S. Mather Adjt. Genl. State of Illinois Springfield Ill. <hr /> E A Carr Recommending OConnell for Adjutant. 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/844570c9bb10cefc0904018e8f5b9c8c.pdf 3e37bca152f8ed6211149049e3b8b1c9 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 T. Casad to S. Townsend Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500896 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/d27507db1e25b42d62cfea11b25bd477.pdf c2c5cc0607323557326e1c38c9013bff Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (See other side for letters with this letter) St Louis Aug 30th Gov. Yates, Dear Sir. Enclosed you will find some cirtificates of three mos. volunteers. It is necessary that we should have the state seal, and your signature, in order that we may draw our bounty for reenlisting. Yours to command Wm. A. Kirby Direct to Capt B. Lewis. Comp G. 1st Regt Mo Cav. Jeff. Barracks Mo. or follow. <hr /> Gov. Yates With certificates of 3 mos. volunteers (Jacksonville. Officers of Hardin Guards Co. B. 10th Regiment. Signed by John King. Aug. 17, 1861 (3 of this date) 1 Certificate. Signed by John King dated Aug. 19, 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 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 A. Kirby to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500897 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. (See other side for letters with this letter) St Louis Aug 30th Gov. Yates, Dear Sir. Enclosed you will find some cirtificates of three mos. volunteers. It is necessary that we should have the state seal, and your signature, in order that we may draw our bounty for reenlisting. Yours to command Wm. A. Kirby Direct to Capt B. Lewis. Comp G. 1st Regt Mo Cav. Jeff. Barracks Mo. or follow. <hr /> Gov. Yates With certificates of 3 mos. volunteers (Jacksonville. Officers of Hardin Guards Co. B. 10th Regiment. Signed by John King. Aug. 17, 1861 (3 of this date) 1 Certificate. Signed by John King dated Aug. 19, 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/2e730fcc7950713d55f306061b843582.pdf 9fa675808686cc0e85b0cae5d23bd784 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy Augt 30, 1861 Dear Governor Wm R Lockwood of this city wants a commission as Col of one of the Illinois Regiments. He would prefer the one which is being raised here. He is a hale, vigorous man in the prime of life, of gallant bearing, with a good deal of military taste, and some military knowledge, and would, I think, make a good officer. If there are any additional appointments of Colonels to be made you would, in my judgment, do well to give him a Commission. Truly yr friend O. H. Browning <hr /> Recommendation OH Browning for WR 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 O. H. Browning to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500898 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 Augt 30, 1861 Dear Governor Wm R Lockwood of this city wants a commission as Col of one of the Illinois Regiments. He would prefer the one which is being raised here. He is a hale, vigorous man in the prime of life, of gallant bearing, with a good deal of military taste, and some military knowledge, and would, I think, make a good officer. If there are any additional appointments of Colonels to be made you would, in my judgment, do well to give him a Commission. Truly yr friend O. H. Browning <hr /> Recommendation OH Browning for WR 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/11127038ac7510e10a7432c2f2afc16b.pdf 2c9f655638c12684f68607cdd4e4a87a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. William Walker Luther Dearborn Walker & Dearborn Attorneys at Law. Collections made in the Counties of Tazewell, Mason, Cass, Menard and Fulton Culver Page & Hoyne, Stationers Chicago Havana, Mason Co. Ill. August 20 1861 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor - I take pleasure in introducing my Friend Wm C. Thompson of this place who has been designated as the Choice of the Capts & Col Walters to the post of Suttler of Col Walters Regiment Mr Thompson is worthy of the position, and if you in the press of business can Say a word in his favor, it will place me under renewed obligations. Respect Your Obt Servant W Walker <hr /> Recommending W C Thompson as Sutler 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 William Walker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500899 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. William Walker Luther Dearborn Walker & Dearborn Attorneys at Law. Collections made in the Counties of Tazewell, Mason, Cass, Menard and Fulton Culver Page & Hoyne, Stationers Chicago Havana, Mason Co. Ill. August 20 1861 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor - I take pleasure in introducing my Friend Wm C. Thompson of this place who has been designated as the Choice of the Capts & Col Walters to the post of Suttler of Col Walters Regiment Mr Thompson is worthy of the position, and if you in the press of business can Say a word in his favor, it will place me under renewed obligations. Respect Your Obt Servant W Walker <hr /> Recommending W C Thompson as Sutler 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/226129c3269db739d4ffde8e216c39b2.pdf f50973f5733699001a543b0216b85889 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Louis Mo Aug 30 61 Hon Richard Yates Gov Your Dispatch saying that if Genl Fremont had released my teams, you would not order their detention was recd In explanation I would say that I was employed by a Good Union House here to haul a load of Butter from here to a Point on the Ohio River opposite Smithland Ky. I did not think I was doing anything wrong - they told me the Butter was Sold to parties there & as I knew them to be truthful men & as Ky was a Loyal State & c - On the arrival of my teams at Du Quoin my large teams attracted great attention & Suspicion - <hr /> they stopped them & telegraphed to Genl Fremont that they had detained a train of teams (only two) loaded with Butter & ammunition of War &c. he in reply said = detain Property till further orders meaning of course said suspicious property & not the teams - I & owner of Butter went over to see about it & were arrested & sent to Col Oglesby who remanded us & our Case to Genl Fremont who referred our case to Maj McKinstry, he investigated the case & at once reported in our favor & ordered us released also Property, the necessary papers were there made out & sent by us to Genl Fremont to be signed - his private Secretary told us that it could not be done that Saturday 24th Evng as the Genl was so busy, but that I might with certainty go on to Duquoin and the dispatch would be there in time for me, I went there but the Dispatch had not been recd. I was then told by <hr /> Mr I. H. Brown (who is a very worthless fellow & refer you to Mr. D. S. Phelps for Proof) that he had orders to hold the property till further orders from you - I telegraphed to you as I did thinking that Genl Fremonts order would come as promised - I being tired waiting there came here to see what was the matter & find the Genl has been so busy & has lost some time with Burial of Genl Logan that the papers have laid over, but have the promise of his Secretary that he will try & have it attended to to day - You will please excuse me for writing you this long letter but I did not want you to think I had been doing anything wrong in the first place and afterwards tried to deceive you about their being released, having such a flattering reccommendation to you by Hon Thos, hope excuse will be received, will you be kind enough to write Mr I H. Brown to release my teams & property when released by Genl Fremont & oblige Your Friend John M. McCutcheon Sparta Randolph Co Ills Hon Gov Yates <hr /> Jno M. McCutcheon No answer. 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 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John M. McCutcheon to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500900 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. St Louis Mo Aug 30 61 Hon Richard Yates Gov Your Dispatch saying that if Genl Fremont had released my teams, you would not order their detention was recd In explanation I would say that I was employed by a Good Union House here to haul a load of Butter from here to a Point on the Ohio River opposite Smithland Ky. I did not think I was doing anything wrong - they told me the Butter was Sold to parties there & as I knew them to be truthful men & as Ky was a Loyal State & c - On the arrival of my teams at Du Quoin my large teams attracted great attention & Suspicion - <hr /> they stopped them & telegraphed to Genl Fremont that they had detained a train of teams (only two) loaded with Butter & ammunition of War &c. he in reply said = detain Property till further orders meaning of course said suspicious property & not the teams - I & owner of Butter went over to see about it & were arrested & sent to Col Oglesby who remanded us & our Case to Genl Fremont who referred our case to Maj McKinstry, he investigated the case & at once reported in our favor & ordered us released also Property, the necessary papers were there made out & sent by us to Genl Fremont to be signed - his private Secretary told us that it could not be done that Saturday 24th Evng as the Genl was so busy, but that I might with certainty go on to Duquoin and the dispatch would be there in time for me, I went there but the Dispatch had not been recd. I was then told by <hr /> Mr I. H. Brown (who is a very worthless fellow & refer you to Mr. D. S. Phelps for Proof) that he had orders to hold the property till further orders from you - I telegraphed to you as I did thinking that Genl Fremonts order would come as promised - I being tired waiting there came here to see what was the matter & find the Genl has been so busy & has lost some time with Burial of Genl Logan that the papers have laid over, but have the promise of his Secretary that he will try & have it attended to to day - You will please excuse me for writing you this long letter but I did not want you to think I had been doing anything wrong in the first place and afterwards tried to deceive you about their being released, having such a flattering reccommendation to you by Hon Thos, hope excuse will be received, will you be kind enough to write Mr I H. Brown to release my teams & property when released by Genl Fremont & oblige Your Friend John M. McCutcheon Sparta Randolph Co Ills Hon Gov Yates <hr /> Jno M. McCutcheon No answer. 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/57e2be52590e34c5d626f428aee02231.pdf ae415199964aa70635740d6a8da9b5fd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy Illinois Aug 30, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Sir I learn that many of the citizens of this city and county are desirous that Capt W. R. Lockwood of this City shall receive an appointment as Colonel. I do not know whether it is their wish that Capt Lockwood should be appointed Colonel of the Regiment now organizing here, known as the "Adams Co Regiment" or of some other. In any event I take the liberty of respectfully and cordially endorsing Capt L's qualifications and the propriety of his appointment. The relations that I have heretofore sustained towards you, as an Earnest - and I trust, not entirely a useless friend - might have seemed to warrant me in asking favors for friends heretofore. I have avoided any trespass of the kind so far - but I deem the appointment suggested above, as one, so eminently "fit to be made" <hr /> that I feel no delicacy in heartily and sincerely recommending it. If made, I shall feel the same personal and grateful satisfaction as if I had asked and received an appointment for myself - and even more so for as the public good is involved Very Respectfully John T. Morton To his Excellency R. Yates <hr /> Recommendations W. R. Lockwood of Quincy File Enter - & 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 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 T. Morton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500901 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 Illinois Aug 30, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Sir I learn that many of the citizens of this city and county are desirous that Capt W. R. Lockwood of this City shall receive an appointment as Colonel. I do not know whether it is their wish that Capt Lockwood should be appointed Colonel of the Regiment now organizing here, known as the "Adams Co Regiment" or of some other. In any event I take the liberty of respectfully and cordially endorsing Capt L's qualifications and the propriety of his appointment. The relations that I have heretofore sustained towards you, as an Earnest - and I trust, not entirely a useless friend - might have seemed to warrant me in asking favors for friends heretofore. I have avoided any trespass of the kind so far - but I deem the appointment suggested above, as one, so eminently "fit to be made" <hr /> that I feel no delicacy in heartily and sincerely recommending it. If made, I shall feel the same personal and grateful satisfaction as if I had asked and received an appointment for myself - and even more so for as the public good is involved Very Respectfully John T. Morton To his Excellency R. Yates <hr /> Recommendations W. R. Lockwood of Quincy File Enter - & 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/46d7f6ae77d199dda44647ca717f3695.pdf 0ea617b15302ce8532c4864cd70c940a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ills 30 August 1861 to His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Sir. - to Execute the power confered upon me to obtain from the United States whatever amount the Secretary of the Treasury was Authorised to refund to the State on account of expenses incured in raising, Transporting, Subsisting, Clothing, Arming, Equiping and paying Illinois Volunteers in the Service of the United States, - I proceeded to Washington City, and on the Sixteenth of August obtained an order on the Treasurer of the United States for Four Hundred Thousand Dollars of treasury notes. Upon reaching the Treasurers Office I found, that the only notes then being used, were payable two years after date, with six percent per annum Interest payable Semi-annually on the first of January and first of July, and that to obtain them I had to delay for the printing, filling up, signing and registering, I agreed to receive the following denominations $100,000 of Five Hundred dollar notes $150,000 of One Hundred dollar notes $150,000 of Fifty Dollar notes On the Nineteenth of August I was informed by the Treasurer, that by 12 Oclock the next day <hr /> he would have the Five Hundred, and One Hundred dollar notes, ready for delivery - that the fifties had not been received from the Engraver, but would be in a few days, when they would be prepared for delivery as soon as possible; and he added, that I could take the $250,000, and he would forward the fifties by mail as soon as they could be made ready. - Having been detained in Washington much longer than had been expected, and being satisfied that my presence would not hasten the preparations of the remainder of the notes, I receipted for the $250,000 and gave orders for the ballance to be forwarded by mail to the Treasurer of the State - To obtain the funds I gave a receipt to the Secretary of the Treasury, stipulating that the State should furnish proper vouchers for the disbursement of the money received, upon demanding any further payments, a copy of which, is hereto attached - the $250,000 has been endorsed and is ready for use, the $150,000 has not yet arrived, but when received will be Endorsed without delay. Very Respectfully Your obt Servt. <hr /> Wm Thomas <hr /> Washington August 5th 1861 Received an advance from the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States of four hundred thousand dollars out of the appropriation of ten millions of dollars appropriated by Congress at the present Session to refund the States expenses incurred by them on account of Volunteers called into the field, having filed with the Secretary of the Treasury herewith the certificate of Wm Thomas, Charles H Lamphier and James H. Woodworth, Commissioners appointed under authority of the State of Illinois to audit the expenditures of said State on account of Volunteers called into the Service of the United States, the Sum of Six hundred and Eighty five thousand five hundred and forty two dollars and twenty nine cents has been audited by them and directed to be paid on account of raising, subsisting, clothing, arming, equipping and transporting said volunteers and that the amount of liabilities existing on the same account, but not yet audited and paid, amount to a further sum of one hundred and Sixty Seven thousand, eight hundred and thirty dollars and fifty one cents: Also that the said State has paid the <hr /> further sum of eighty nine thousand eight hundred and three dollars and Seventeen cents on account of pay of the Companies composing ten Regiments of Infantry and a battalion of artillery in service as aforesaid - making a total of expenditures made and liabilities contracted of nine hundred and forty three thousand four hundred and twenty five dollars and eighty seven cents. And it is hereby expressly understood and agreed by the said Secretary of the Treasury and the State of Illinois by her agent, duly authorised for that purpose by the Governor and Treasurer of said State, making application for an advance or partial payment on account of said expenditures as above, that for the sum of four hundred thousand dollars now received and acknowledged the said State authorities will furnish to the proper accounting officers of the Treasury of the United States good and sufficient vouchers showing the necessary and proper Expenditures of said amount to the satisfaction of said accounting officers and agreeably to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed in that behalf before any future advance shall be applied for from the United States out of said appropriation or any other appropriation Wm Thomas Agent and Atty in fact for the State of Illinois <hr /> Agent and Atty in fact for the State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Ills 6 September 1861 To Jesse K Dubois Auditor of public accounts. Sir. You will receive and file in your Office the foregoing Report of William Thomas Esqr agent for the State. In compliance with a request of the Secretary of War of the United States I directed the agent to deliver to Capt James Dunlap Quarter Master of the Brigade of Illinois Volunteers under Command of Genl John A McClernand Twenty five Thousand Dollars of the Treasury notes referred to in the report, to stand as a charge against the United States, duplicate receipts for which will be filed in your office. The $225,000 in possession of the agent, you will direct the Treasurer to receive to be paid out on Warrants issued on the War fund, you will give the like directive in regard to the $150,000 when received and Endorsed, and the like with regard to the $25,000 when refunded by the United States Rich. Yates Governor <hr /> Report of Wm Thomas Agent of the State of Illinois To Procure an advance from the United States on account of raising, subsisting, arming, clothing equiping and transporting Volunteers Filed in Auditors Office September 9th 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 7 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 Report of Willliam Thomas, Agent of the State of Illinois, to Procure an Advance From the United States on Account of Raising, Subsisting, Arming, Clothing, Equipping, and Transporting Volunteers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500902 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 Ills 30 August 1861 to His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Sir. - to Execute the power confered upon me to obtain from the United States whatever amount the Secretary of the Treasury was Authorised to refund to the State on account of expenses incured in raising, Transporting, Subsisting, Clothing, Arming, Equiping and paying Illinois Volunteers in the Service of the United States, - I proceeded to Washington City, and on the Sixteenth of August obtained an order on the Treasurer of the United States for Four Hundred Thousand Dollars of treasury notes. Upon reaching the Treasurers Office I found, that the only notes then being used, were payable two years after date, with six percent per annum Interest payable Semi-annually on the first of January and first of July, and that to obtain them I had to delay for the printing, filling up, signing and registering, I agreed to receive the following denominations $100,000 of Five Hundred dollar notes $150,000 of One Hundred dollar notes $150,000 of Fifty Dollar notes On the Nineteenth of August I was informed by the Treasurer, that by 12 Oclock the next day <hr /> he would have the Five Hundred, and One Hundred dollar notes, ready for delivery - that the fifties had not been received from the Engraver, but would be in a few days, when they would be prepared for delivery as soon as possible; and he added, that I could take the $250,000, and he would forward the fifties by mail as soon as they could be made ready. - Having been detained in Washington much longer than had been expected, and being satisfied that my presence would not hasten the preparations of the remainder of the notes, I receipted for the $250,000 and gave orders for the ballance to be forwarded by mail to the Treasurer of the State - To obtain the funds I gave a receipt to the Secretary of the Treasury, stipulating that the State should furnish proper vouchers for the disbursement of the money received, upon demanding any further payments, a copy of which, is hereto attached - the $250,000 has been endorsed and is ready for use, the $150,000 has not yet arrived, but when received will be Endorsed without delay. Very Respectfully Your obt Servt. <hr /> Wm Thomas <hr /> Washington August 5th 1861 Received an advance from the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States of four hundred thousand dollars out of the appropriation of ten millions of dollars appropriated by Congress at the present Session to refund the States expenses incurred by them on account of Volunteers called into the field, having filed with the Secretary of the Treasury herewith the certificate of Wm Thomas, Charles H Lamphier and James H. Woodworth, Commissioners appointed under authority of the State of Illinois to audit the expenditures of said State on account of Volunteers called into the Service of the United States, the Sum of Six hundred and Eighty five thousand five hundred and forty two dollars and twenty nine cents has been audited by them and directed to be paid on account of raising, subsisting, clothing, arming, equipping and transporting said volunteers and that the amount of liabilities existing on the same account, but not yet audited and paid, amount to a further sum of one hundred and Sixty Seven thousand, eight hundred and thirty dollars and fifty one cents: Also that the said State has paid the <hr /> further sum of eighty nine thousand eight hundred and three dollars and Seventeen cents on account of pay of the Companies composing ten Regiments of Infantry and a battalion of artillery in service as aforesaid - making a total of expenditures made and liabilities contracted of nine hundred and forty three thousand four hundred and twenty five dollars and eighty seven cents. And it is hereby expressly understood and agreed by the said Secretary of the Treasury and the State of Illinois by her agent, duly authorised for that purpose by the Governor and Treasurer of said State, making application for an advance or partial payment on account of said expenditures as above, that for the sum of four hundred thousand dollars now received and acknowledged the said State authorities will furnish to the proper accounting officers of the Treasury of the United States good and sufficient vouchers showing the necessary and proper Expenditures of said amount to the satisfaction of said accounting officers and agreeably to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed in that behalf before any future advance shall be applied for from the United States out of said appropriation or any other appropriation Wm Thomas Agent and Atty in fact for the State of Illinois <hr /> Agent and Atty in fact for the State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Ills 6 September 1861 To Jesse K Dubois Auditor of public accounts. Sir. You will receive and file in your Office the foregoing Report of William Thomas Esqr agent for the State. In compliance with a request of the Secretary of War of the United States I directed the agent to deliver to Capt James Dunlap Quarter Master of the Brigade of Illinois Volunteers under Command of Genl John A McClernand Twenty five Thousand Dollars of the Treasury notes referred to in the report, to stand as a charge against the United States, duplicate receipts for which will be filed in your office. The $225,000 in possession of the agent, you will direct the Treasurer to receive to be paid out on Warrants issued on the War fund, you will give the like directive in regard to the $150,000 when received and Endorsed, and the like with regard to the $25,000 when refunded by the United States Rich. Yates Governor <hr /> Report of Wm Thomas Agent of the State of Illinois To Procure an advance from the United States on account of raising, subsisting, arming, clothing equiping and transporting Volunteers Filed in Auditors Office September 9th 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/88988b6d2b9b5795fc78e16c3475d760.pdf f6ed63cf340ce6a4bab6fc0508bf1715 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters Camp Butler, Aug 30th 1861 Order No 43. By direction of his Excellency, the Governor, Commander-in-Chief, the Companies of Captains Hart, Merrill and Brooks are assigned to the 27th Regiment, Col. Buford, and will proceed to join the regiment at Cairo as soon as filled up to the Minimum Standard 83 aggregate. By order of Col Pitcher John Belser A. A. G. T S Mather Adjt General <hr /> Order John Belzer A.A.G.? 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 Order regarding the Twenty-Seventh Illinois Regiment Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500903 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. Head Quarters Camp Butler, Aug 30th 1861 Order No 43. By direction of his Excellency, the Governor, Commander-in-Chief, the Companies of Captains Hart, Merrill and Brooks are assigned to the 27th Regiment, Col. Buford, and will proceed to join the regiment at Cairo as soon as filled up to the Minimum Standard 83 aggregate. By order of Col Pitcher John Belser A. A. G. T S Mather Adjt General <hr /> Order John Belzer A.A.G.? 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/45d321c6fb936610a92c1d6272e294b0.pdf b5a9f56bfcc7a76fd459fa957ddcbf96 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Atlanta Aug 30th 1861 Honl Richard Yates Springfield Dear Sir In reflecting over and viewing the condition of the country, I have concluded that I might arrange my affairs and accept the position of Lt Col or Major provided you have not yet Filled all the places = Yours Truly R. T. Gill <hr /> R. T. Gill Atlanta Will accept Lt Col or 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 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R. T. Gill to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500904 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. Atlanta Aug 30th 1861 Honl Richard Yates Springfield Dear Sir In reflecting over and viewing the condition of the country, I have concluded that I might arrange my affairs and accept the position of Lt Col or Major provided you have not yet Filled all the places = Yours Truly R. T. Gill <hr /> R. T. Gill Atlanta Will accept Lt Col or 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/671ced5e4194f81f945e5866fae3648e.pdf 516eb7d0339ccf1888379a71a44db7e8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. August 20th 1. W.E. Ives Esq Amboy Dear Sir In reply to yours of 27th inst. The arrangements have as yet been perfected concerning the appointment of Commissioners to accompany regiments and the matter has not been decided. Your application however is placed on file and shall meet with due consideration Very Truly Richd Yates Governor 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 to W. E. Ives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504593 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. August 20th 1. W.E. Ives Esq Amboy Dear Sir In reply to yours of 27th inst. The arrangements have as yet been perfected concerning the appointment of Commissioners to accompany regiments and the matter has not been decided. Your application however is placed on file and shall meet with due consideration Very Truly Richd Yates Governor 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/41ee5d220a1c927cbdce741229d90e00.pdf 79d50571b19fc71bccd1afd6cc4a48a2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aug 30th [186]1 Jesse W. Fell Esqr Bloomington Dear Sir Before receiving your favor asking recommendation of your son for route agent. I had already asked the place for another, and recommended him to the Department. I regret that I am consequently unable to be of service to you in this matter. Very truly yours Richd Yates Governor 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 to Jesse W. Fell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504594 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 30th [186]1 Jesse W. Fell Esqr Bloomington Dear Sir Before receiving your favor asking recommendation of your son for route agent. I had already asked the place for another, and recommended him to the Department. I regret that I am consequently unable to be of service to you in this matter. Very truly yours Richd Yates Governor 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/3b7b72544922d63ac70142aa36891186.pdf 1e3912f40ab138b2b5fa060a250163b2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Augst 30 1 W.M. Chandler MD Charleston Dear Sir In answer to your favor of 23d I enclose an order for your Examination before the present Board of Examiners now in Session in Chicago. After passing this Board your name will be filed for future reference in case of application to be placed with a regiment in service Very Respectfully Richd Yates Governor 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 to W. M. Chandler Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504595 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 30 1 W.M. Chandler MD Charleston Dear Sir In answer to your favor of 23d I enclose an order for your Examination before the present Board of Examiners now in Session in Chicago. After passing this Board your name will be filed for future reference in case of application to be placed with a regiment in service Very Respectfully Richd Yates Governor 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/2110e1b609a5e0b5a271726146af901b.pdf 6c507610829cf6562c2432092d7eed00 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 123 Aug 29 [186]1 Adam Earheart Esq Anna Dear Sir Through pressure of business, my answer to your letter has been delayed until this time, for which I hope you will excuse me. I regret that at present, it is impossible for me to call you into service. The State at the present moment is without arms and I cannot give you the authority which you desire. With great respect for your noble and truly patriotic sentiments I am very Respectfully 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 to Adam Earheart Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504596 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. 123 Aug 29 [186]1 Adam Earheart Esq Anna Dear Sir Through pressure of business, my answer to your letter has been delayed until this time, for which I hope you will excuse me. I regret that at present, it is impossible for me to call you into service. The State at the present moment is without arms and I cannot give you the authority which you desire. With great respect for your noble and truly patriotic sentiments I am very Respectfully 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/1e5b027e188bef29ea5b579cfdf59fce.pdf 5d176824e0c0e17524c6cce7f046d69d 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. 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Start Transcribing http://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6d711c7cefdfd4b50a5625ddd0ca7d2a.pdf 1f0103602d7e0df413573b4b4dd4140d 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 John McLean Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504598 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/6610861214b93eaeec2ccb22e9d5dc72.pdf e8762fafbf2e6f34656a6ddfda6ae57a 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 E. M. Garfield Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504599 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