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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Camp Cairo. Sep. 25th 1861.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Excellency
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Richd. Yates,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Million whom you appointed Surgeon for the purpose of inspecting the men of my brigade will hand you this.  He has been prompt and satisfactory in the discharge of the duties of his post and stands high with the brigade.  His service under your appointment is not yet finished, yet as he has been proposed by one of my regiments for its permanent Surgeon, he visits Springfield, with my permission, for the purpose of being examined by the Surgical board.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Million whom you appointed Surgeon for the purpose of inspecting the men of my brigade will hand you this.  He has been prompt and satisfactory in the discharge of the duties of his post and stands high with the brigade.  His service under your appointment is not yet finished, yet as he has been proposed by one of my regiments for its permanent Surgeon, he visits Springfield, with my permission, for the purpose of being examined by the Surgical board.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The within is a firstrate sort of a man who says he has been elected to the Lieutenantcy to which at your request and without the knowledge of any difficulty appointed G A. Dunlap.  It is a hard case on Coppage.  What can be done.  Is there no vacancy in your companies which he could fill?  Is there not something you can find for him to do?  I know you would not willingly do a wrong, but I think Coppage is a good deal wronged if his representations are true.  Perhaps you can find as good a place for George and let Coppage have the place if the company desire it.  Please answer.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The within is a firstrate sort of a man who says he has been elected to the Lieutenantcy to which at your request and without the knowledge of any difficulty appointed G A. Dunlap.  It is a hard case on Coppage.  What can be done.  Is there no vacancy in your companies which he could fill?  Is there not something you can find for him to do?  I know you would not willingly do a wrong, but I think Coppage is a good deal wronged if his representations are true.  Perhaps you can find as good a place for George and let Coppage have the place if the company desire it.  Please answer.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Kankakee City Sep 25 1861
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon Rich Yates
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When at Springfield about the 30 ult, I had an interview with you, and you will remember recommended the appointment of Wm. A. McLean of this County to a situation on the Staff or Quartermasters department, and you promised me to give the matter your Consideration, now I notice that you have appointed a Camp at Chicago, and I again take the liberty of urging upon your Excellency the Claims of Mr. McLean to such an appointment, I may say that if you require it McLean can procure the endorsement of every prominent man in this District, and I feel confident that his appointment would give much satisfaction to your friends in this part of the State
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Very Respy
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;James M Perry
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&lt;p&gt;Q M. apptd by Col. if get his appt, I will with pleasure Commn.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;James M Perry
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kankakee
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon Rich Yates
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When at Springfield about the 30 ult, I had an interview with you, and you will remember recommended the appointment of Wm. A. McLean of this County to a situation on the Staff or Quartermasters department, and you promised me to give the matter your Consideration, now I notice that you have appointed a Camp at Chicago, and I again take the liberty of urging upon your Excellency the Claims of Mr. McLean to such an appointment, I may say that if you require it McLean can procure the endorsement of every prominent man in this District, and I feel confident that his appointment would give much satisfaction to your friends in this part of the State
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Springfield Ill Sep 25. 1861
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To his Excellency
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In more than one instance after I had complied with the regulation of the War Deptmt. and secured the recommendations of Commanders of Cos. the recommendations have been overode by the preferances of Colonels.  So after repeated efforts and after the ground has been fairly won it has come to this that most of the Regiments are supplied and further opportunities are rapidly passing away.
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&lt;p&gt;devotion to that interest than will ever be known except to a few intimate friends.  I have no wish to be tiresome in the expression of my wishes, nevertheless I do wish to say enough to interest you in my behalf while you have an opportunity of rewarding your ardent friends
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;May I not respectfully ask you to bring your influence to bear on some Col. whom you are about to appoint so that he will give me the post of usefulness and responsibility for which I trust I am qualified, or if you cannot do this will you not give me a position within your control.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Upon consultation with my friend who will hand you this you will learn whatever may be necessary to know of capacity acquirements and character.
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Springfield Ill Sep 25. 1861
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To his Excellency
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor Richard Yates.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In more than one instance after I had complied with the regulation of the War Deptmt. and secured the recommendations of Commanders of Cos. the recommendations have been overode by the preferances of Colonels.  So after repeated efforts and after the ground has been fairly won it has come to this that most of the Regiments are supplied and further opportunities are rapidly passing away.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No man has been more unflagging in zeal, more self sacrificing in duration and fidelity to the cause which you so ably represent than myself.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My time money pen and speech have been employed unceasingly ever since that cause had an existence - and to day I am suffering more from my
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&lt;p&gt;devotion to that interest than will ever be known except to a few intimate friends.  I have no wish to be tiresome in the expression of my wishes, nevertheless I do wish to say enough to interest you in my behalf while you have an opportunity of rewarding your ardent friends
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;May I not respectfully ask you to bring your influence to bear on some Col. whom you are about to appoint so that he will give me the post of usefulness and responsibility for which I trust I am qualified, or if you cannot do this will you not give me a position within your control.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Upon consultation with my friend who will hand you this you will learn whatever may be necessary to know of capacity acquirements and character.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yours respectfully
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;F. W. Ingmire
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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;F W Ingmire
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For some position
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Written to and directed to call at Executive office
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;with James B. Steedman letter 8/21/61
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This will introduce to you my friend Lieut. Francis N. Marion who is desirous of being appointed as Adjutant of Col Williams' Regiment of Sharpshooters.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lieut Marion has been highly recommended to the Governor for the position of 3d Major in the Cavalry Reg't of which W P Kellogg is Colonel by Lt Col's Price and McGrillis, but I believe he would prefer the position of Adjutant.  He was five years in the regular service and three months a Lieut of Ohio Volunteers in Western Virginia, is a finely drilled officer and will be recommended by Col Pitcher as one of the best instructors now in this camp.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am satisfied that he will prove a valuable acquisition to any regiment with which he may become connected and will esteem it as an Especial favor if you will use your influence with Col Williams to have him appointed.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;very respectfully
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This will introduce to you my friend Lieut. Francis N. Marion who is desirous of being appointed as Adjutant of Col Williams' Regiment of Sharpshooters.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lieut Marion has been highly recommended to the Governor for the position of 3d Major in the Cavalry Reg't of which W P Kellogg is Colonel by Lt Col's Price and McGrillis, but I believe he would prefer the position of Adjutant.  He was five years in the regular service and three months a Lieut of Ohio Volunteers in Western Virginia, is a finely drilled officer and will be recommended by Col Pitcher as one of the best instructors now in this camp.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Head Quarters of the Lincoln Regiment.
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&lt;p&gt;balance in a day or two.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our acceptance embraced a regiment of infantry with a company of Cavalry attached.  Our Co. of Cavalry is full &amp;amp; in camp.  What provision is to be made for the horses and equipments?
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Allow me to beg of you that our uniforms may be furnished at the earliest possible moment.  Please inform me as to the extent of your authority in relation to the equipping the regiment, can we obtain what we need in Chicago?
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&lt;p&gt;balance in a day or two.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our acceptance embraced a regiment of infantry with a company of Cavalry attached.  Our Co. of Cavalry is full &amp;amp; in camp.  What provision is to be made for the horses and equipments?
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Allow me to beg of you that our uniforms may be furnished at the earliest possible moment.  Please inform me as to the extent of your authority in relation to the equipping the regiment, can we obtain what we need in Chicago?
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Very Respectfully
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your Obt. Servant
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Isaac G. Wilson
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Acting Colonel
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lincoln Regt.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;P.S.  Has our number been assigned?
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Answer that Gov understands from me that his Regiment is now provided for with uniforms.  Gov has no authority to provide Cavalry [horses?].  He intends while at Washington where he now is to get authority to do so
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Col Isaac G Wilson
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Marine Bank Building,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chicago, Illinois.  July 8, 1861.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Marine Bank of Chicago declining business, and having transferred its collections to the undersigned, subject to the approval of its Correspondents, I beg to inform the public that I shall continue the Collection and Exchange Business heretofore done by that Instigation, and such Banking Business as may be connected therewith, on my individual account.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Exchange on London, Paris, and the Eastern Cities furnished to Correspondents at fair rates.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;J. YOUNG SCAMMON.
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&lt;p&gt;Chicago Sept. 26. 1861.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon. Richard Yates, Governor &amp;amp;c.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Springfield, Ills.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My dear Sir:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Capt. Booth is, as [illegible] from my son, who is recruiting for a cavalry Company in Wisconsin, at Springfield desiring to get authority to raise a squadron of cavalry.  Allow me to ask from you the most favorable consideration of his application.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Jefferson City Sept 26 1861
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Govenor
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We arrived here yesterday morning from Rolla. Freemont first ordered Hunter to Rolla when he stayed a few days when he was ordered here not to take command but to await further orders which he is doing and while he is doing so Price I calculate will fall back and make his escape.  Freemont has intended coming here himself to take command but I dont believe he will nor will he allow Hunter to do anything I am clearly of the Opinion that Freemont has not the ability to mange this department.  He is first rushing his Troops to one point and then another while the Enemy is [overruning?] the whole county and unless there is a change the first of January will find all the Troops in Missouri I am heartily sick &amp;amp; disgusted and I now Say to you that Illinois owes it to her Troops to begin making
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[at side]:  J.W. Shaffer
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&lt;p&gt;making a fuss about it, and I have no hopes of there being any change for the better untill Freemont is suspended. I wish to God I had taken your adice and accepted a Regiment  I then would have been in a position where I could of done some good by taking care of 1000 Ills Troops but as I am situated I can only look on and see things go to the devil without any power to do any good.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have no authority to do any thing the Quarter Masters department is run in such a manner in the state that whoever has any position in it will be cursed.  Yesterday a couple of Palmers men were killed &amp;amp; a number wounded and a larger amount of mules &amp;amp; other property destroyed and all for the want of some person to take charge of the Transportation that knew how Railroads should be run There should be at least 20 first Class Railroad men employed
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&lt;p&gt;on these Roads to run them.  This is only the beginning of a series of accidents that must happen as the men in charge know nothing about Railroad business.  I am about ready to curse the Adminstratn for not making a change here when it knows that every thing is going to the Devil. If during the Fall you should see a chance to give me a Regiment without interfering with your other arrangements and it would be entirely satisfactory to all partes concerned I would be glad to accept it as I am sattisfied I could do better by a Regiment then most of the Cols who are at the Head of Ills Regiments, and I have about given up all hope of Doing anything where I am.  But understand I Dont want you to give me a Regiment unless you can do it just as easy as not for I know how you are situated and I would take 
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&lt;p&gt;no position that would not be entirely agreeable to all our Friends and especially to those that surround you.  I am in no particular hurry and would not leave Hunter if he was in a position to do any thing and would not leave him at any rate unless he was entirely willing which he is.  I would not feel so bad about matters did I not know that I could take any branch of the Quartermasters Department in this state and run it up to the handle and do the service some good.  But the whole concern is run by a [Sett?] that by God dont know enough about business to manage a Saw Mill.  But there is no use in talking.  We must stand it until the Administratn sees fit to put somebody here that knows something.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I wish you would write me a letter and let me know how you are getting along as I am anxious to know how things are going as I often think of you
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Truly Your Friend
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Jefferson City Sept 26 1861
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Govenor
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We arrived here yesterday morning from Rolla. Freemont first ordered Hunter to Rolla when he stayed a few days when he was ordered here not to take command but to await further orders which he is doing and while he is doing so Price I calculate will fall back and make his escape.  Freemont has intended coming here himself to take command but I dont believe he will nor will he allow Hunter to do anything I am clearly of the Opinion that Freemont has not the ability to mange this department.  He is first rushing his Troops to one point and then another while the Enemy is [overruning?] the whole county and unless there is a change the first of January will find all the Troops in Missouri I am heartily sick &amp;amp; disgusted and I now Say to you that Illinois owes it to her Troops to begin making
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&lt;p&gt;making a fuss about it, and I have no hopes of there being any change for the better untill Freemont is suspended. I wish to God I had taken your adice and accepted a Regiment  I then would have been in a position where I could of done some good by taking care of 1000 Ills Troops but as I am situated I can only look on and see things go to the devil without any power to do any good.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have no authority to do any thing the Quarter Masters department is run in such a manner in the state that whoever has any position in it will be cursed.  Yesterday a couple of Palmers men were killed &amp;amp; a number wounded and a larger amount of mules &amp;amp; other property destroyed and all for the want of some person to take charge of the Transportation that knew how Railroads should be run There should be at least 20 first Class Railroad men employed
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I wish you would write me a letter and let me know how you are getting along as I am anxious to know how things are going as I often think of you
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