233 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/815d3d86c59bb052dc5137dd9f8fe7d1.pdf 137161fff6b290f9c506fc7326cfeee9 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 The World Mourns for Abraham Lincoln (1865) Subject The topic of the resource Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 <a>Presidents--Assassination</a> <a>Condolence notes</a> International relations--Social aspects Description An account of the resource <a href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/browse?collection=219" target="_self">Browse items in The World Mourns for Lincoln</a> These letters of condolence were sent to the United States from throughout the world in the months after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. 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 paper and ink 1 p. 17.75x23 cm 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RG59E177-202-1-2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George W. Gordon Title A name given to the resource George W. Gordon to William H. Seward Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Record Group 59: General Records of the Department of State, 1763-2002, Entry 177: Foreign Messages on the Death of Abraham Lincoln, 1865, National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Subject The topic of the resource Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Presidents--Assassination Condolence notes Demonstrations Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 18.0000, -76.8000 Kingston Jamaica Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Kingston Jamaica 5th June 1865 Honorable W. H. Seward &c. &c. &c. Sir: By desire of a Meeting of the inhabitants of thei city held on the 1st Inst, I have the honor to hand you enclosed copy of Resolutions, which were unanimously adopted-and I am to assure you of heartfeld destination of your labors! Commending you to the mercy of "Him" who loveth righteousness. I have the great honor to be Sir Your most obedient and obliged servant Geo. W. Gordon Chairman of the Meeting Member of the House of Assembly &c. &c. &c. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/79491f40becf2eaf42b24538bde36b2c.pdf 78d73761a348b45450d66f7503381ca9 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. Michigan Southern & N. I. R. R. Co., Office 56 Clark Street, in Sherman House Block. Chicago, Sep 17th 1861. Confidential Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I have been Solicited by my friend to accept a commission in the army -- as I know so little of military I cannot make up my mind to accept a commission that would devolve upon me the necessity of imparting instructions in that way, there is already to many (from necessity no doubt) of that kind in the field I would like a paymaster commission or a comn in the Qrmasters department, and I have been advised to ask your recommend -- I do not deem it important to say much to you of myself. I will however briefly say, I have resided in Chicago 27 years past -- I have been in the employ of the M.S. & N I.R.R. Co for the past 10 years where I am still. I can give all the reference required as to responsibility and respectability and would like your aid & advice as to the best method to persue to consummate my wishes Very Respectfully Geo M Gray P.S I am personally known to your Secretary Mr Wilson <hr /> Geo. M Gray wants letter Recommendation Write good letter recommending Gray for the office -- and enclosing to him. Letter written for him and sent Sep 25th 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 4, Folder 01 (September 11-20, 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. Gray to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502056 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ad3ef34cb13c9b48d879f699a74befaf.pdf 26fd6659081849ccfd52d1696bbd46fc 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 5, Folder 09 (March 1-16, 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 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 George W. Hall and A. Spitter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501393 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/36e4613bfcedcd2f11062bffea9df4df.pdf 087420fa8523f50b77b51c592f2626a8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Carthage Ills. May 21. 1861. Sir I am informed by the Surgeon Genl of the Army that the Governors of the States appoint the Surgeons to the Regiments of Volunteers, called out to serve for three years - And that the Governors determine the relative rank of the Medical Officers. Will you be so kind as to inform me what course will be pursued in their appointment Whether they will be appointed upon recommendation or examination Also their relative rank and pay - Respectfully, Geo. W. Hall M.D. His Excellency Gov. Yates Springfield Ills. <hr /> G W Hall M.D. About Surgeon's appt ans'd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 06 (May 17-31, 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. Hall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500312 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. Carthage Ills. May 21. 1861. Sir I am informed by the Surgeon Genl of the Army that the Governors of the States appoint the Surgeons to the Regiments of Volunteers, called out to serve for three years - And that the Governors determine the relative rank of the Medical Officers. Will you be so kind as to inform me what course will be pursued in their appointment Whether they will be appointed upon recommendation or examination Also their relative rank and pay - Respectfully, Geo. W. Hall M.D. His Excellency Gov. Yates Springfield Ills. <hr /> G W Hall M.D. About Surgeon's appt ans'd 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f9d87323d4c3e837408f068941298696.pdf 102c7a6e552398abf10f34d79bcfec65 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Isaac L. Morrison letter 2/28/65 With W. Walker letter 1/3/64 With Newton Bateman " 12/22/64 Jacksonville Illinois February 28th 1865. To His Excellency Abraham Lincoln President of the United States Sir. The undersigned take pleasure in recommending to your favorable consideration for the Office of District Attorney, for the Southern District of Illinois, J S Morrisson of Jacksonville. Mr Morrison is a good Lawyer a Loyal man and is we believe every way qualified for the position Respectfully Geo W Hamilton [illegible][illegible][illegible] 10th Dist Ills Benjamin Sammons [illegible][Board?][Enrollment?] 10th Dist Ills Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 George W. Hamilton and Benjamin Sammons to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511881 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. With Isaac L. Morrison letter 2/28/65 With W. Walker letter 1/3/64 With Newton Bateman " 12/22/64 Jacksonville Illinois February 28th 1865. To His Excellency Abraham Lincoln President of the United States Sir. The undersigned take pleasure in recommending to your favorable consideration for the Office of District Attorney, for the Southern District of Illinois, J S Morrisson of Jacksonville. Mr Morrison is a good Lawyer a Loyal man and is we believe every way qualified for the position Respectfully Geo W Hamilton [illegible][illegible][illegible] 10th Dist Ills Benjamin Sammons [illegible][Board?][Enrollment?] 10th Dist Ills Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/181f0c77e8784d1a4bdcb4f182b75423.pdf 7513497b2da8d8560760b5509af83587 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Carlinville Ills Oct 10/62 Richd Yates Gov. Dear Sir Mrs Palmer wife of Gen. John M Palmer has just received a letter from G. C. Palmer brother of the Gen. who has lived for the past 12 years at Alexandria La. but now at Humbolt Kansas having fled from his home in La leaving his family to avoid the conscription act, The following is an exact copy from said letter letter dated Sept 29th 1862 "There is one matter I should like to communicate to the authorities at Washington and that is this if they --- would place some gunboats near Natchez Miss, they would capture if not cut off the rebel army's supply of [Beeves?] which is crossing there by thousands every week if you see proper to communicate this you can do so but you must in haste there will be a grand rush there in Nov." In an other portion the following "If I was not so fatigued I could write many things of interest to you concerning matters & things in the south but I will briefly state that things are nearly at a crisis <hr /> this winter will be the last great struggle after that she is done they have now got every man in the service that is capable of bearing arms there is no drafting but a regular swoop of every thing they call it conscription" I would of sent you the letter but Mrs Palmer desires to send it to the Gen, I know nothing of the of the true position of G. C. Palmer nor does any one [here?], he is known here to be a brother of John M Palmer having left here some 12 or 13 years ago Yours [illegible] Geo W Hamilton <hr /> Geo W Hamilton Carlinville Oct 10/62 G C Palmer, brother of the Genl. fled from Louisiana, is now at Humboldt Kansas and gives some valuable items in the within, Place gunboats at or near Natchez in doing so it would cut of the Rebel Supply's which are coming there by thousands Every week Must be done quickly will be a rush in Nov 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 13 (September-December 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 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 George W. Hamilton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509866 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. Carlinville Ills Oct 10/62 Richd Yates Gov. Dear Sir Mrs Palmer wife of Gen. John M Palmer has just received a letter from G. C. Palmer brother of the Gen. who has lived for the past 12 years at Alexandria La. but now at Humbolt Kansas having fled from his home in La leaving his family to avoid the conscription act, The following is an exact copy from said letter letter dated Sept 29th 1862 "There is one matter I should like to communicate to the authorities at Washington and that is this if they --- would place some gunboats near Natchez Miss, they would capture if not cut off the rebel army's supply of [Beeves?] which is crossing there by thousands every week if you see proper to communicate this you can do so but you must in haste there will be a grand rush there in Nov." In an other portion the following "If I was not so fatigued I could write many things of interest to you concerning matters & things in the south but I will briefly state that things are nearly at a crisis <hr /> this winter will be the last great struggle after that she is done they have now got every man in the service that is capable of bearing arms there is no drafting but a regular swoop of every thing they call it conscription" I would of sent you the letter but Mrs Palmer desires to send it to the Gen, I know nothing of the of the true position of G. C. Palmer nor does any one [here?], he is known here to be a brother of John M Palmer having left here some 12 or 13 years ago Yours [illegible] Geo W Hamilton <hr /> Geo W Hamilton Carlinville Oct 10/62 G C Palmer, brother of the Genl. fled from Louisiana, is now at Humboldt Kansas and gives some valuable items in the within, Place gunboats at or near Natchez in doing so it would cut of the Rebel Supply's which are coming there by thousands Every week Must be done quickly will be a rush in Nov 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f7e9e2c687160ec2128c2dfc24e7a385.pdf eadd7a642fa383c30f0853e17ec49378 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 12, Folder 08 (July 11-25, 1863) 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. Hamilton, S. S. Gilbert, A. M. Dubois to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507076 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f807d5b0c8ac302f089be40f39c1d64d.pdf 31bc333be2bd6faa4e1c5c2f401b9aec Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pigeon Creek Pike Co Illinois Marck the 25th A D 1863 Dear cosin i take my pen in hand to in form yo that iam well at present and hope those few lines may find you enjoying the same health and i received your leter and was glad to here from you igot your letter on the 22 of march there is hard times here and you was speeking about this conscript bill and there is more than two thirds of the men in this State that is apose to it and they are holding meetings and are arming them selvs to figt against it and there is a geat many dis ertors in this township and ithink you had better disert you can be protected <hr /> in it and if you doe let me now soon and if you doe bring your gun with you i hav one of the lest muskets that cum out of your regiment and iwish you wood cum home we wood like to see very much and i dont no where harrison is now i hav not herd from him since he left here george there is lots of girls here that wants huging here ithink you had better cum home and tend to sum of them george i hav not much to writ this time but i want you to cum home come come come home but remain your affectionate friend good by gerge <hr /> George i hav the peasure of wryting afew lines to you to let you now that we are well at present and i hav got one of the prettiest little girls that you ever seen george i want you to send your likeness to me iwould like to see you very much money is scare here and evry thing els acorden we was drownded out last year our corn and potatoes and evry thing else we rased nothig and so no more at present but remain yours untel death write soon write George W Hendrickson and M A J Hendrickson to George Scofield write write Good by George 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 11, Folder 09 (March 24-31, 1863) 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 George W. Henderickson to George Scofield Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-03-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508335 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. Pigeon Creek Pike Co Illinois Marck the 25th A D 1863 Dear cosin i take my pen in hand to in form yo that iam well at present and hope those few lines may find you enjoying the same health and i received your leter and was glad to here from you igot your letter on the 22 of march there is hard times here and you was speeking about this conscript bill and there is more than two thirds of the men in this State that is apose to it and they are holding meetings and are arming them selvs to figt against it and there is a geat many dis ertors in this township and ithink you had better disert you can be protected <hr /> in it and if you doe let me now soon and if you doe bring your gun with you i hav one of the lest muskets that cum out of your regiment and iwish you wood cum home we wood like to see very much and i dont no where harrison is now i hav not herd from him since he left here george there is lots of girls here that wants huging here ithink you had better cum home and tend to sum of them george i hav not much to writ this time but i want you to cum home come come come home but remain your affectionate friend good by gerge <hr /> George i hav the peasure of wryting afew lines to you to let you now that we are well at present and i hav got one of the prettiest little girls that you ever seen george i want you to send your likeness to me iwould like to see you very much money is scare here and evry thing els acorden we was drownded out last year our corn and potatoes and evry thing else we rased nothig and so no more at present but remain yours untel death write soon write George W Hendrickson and M A J Hendrickson to George Scofield write write Good by George 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ba50a11d01357dbd2548b1e5c20f67a6.pdf 28db26291835e3f96dcbe035128ff6af 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 6, Folder 10 (July 25-26, 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 George W. Hewitt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503064 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8dd85bd324363241c62a9575a95842dd.pdf d39a7ca975976266419e4f7278a3f6b2 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 9, Folder 06 (October 1-10, 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 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. Holmes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506475 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4d03efc429c610aff645c56670908076.pdf 196fd7b09c9a1da0b4e9c9e190d1edf9 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 17, Folder 08 (August 16-17, 1864) 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 George W. Keener to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509232 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3f7aaa8893808d0410584b06aacd7fed.pdf 3df7becbeb6d8bfa7c188d3c44dfec5a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp near Atlanta Ga Mr. Yates Dear Sir I wish to ask of you whether I can reenlist in the State Militia for five years as I have Been in the service two years the 18th of July Last and if I can reenlist in the State troops I will enlist for five years the reason that I wish to Do that is this my father and Brother is in the 29th Iowa and my mother is Left at home with no one to take <hr /> care of her and if I could get in the state troops I could see to her and Do my Duty Also if you will let me know whether I can reinlist in the Militia or not And oblige your obedient Servant George W. Keyes Co G 84th Ill Vol <hr /> Keyes George W Atlanta Aug 6th 64 Wants to know if he can reenlist in the State Militia Aug. 11th 64 Ansd. [illegible] 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 17, Folder 04 (August 1-4, 1864) 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 George W. Keyes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509031 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp near Atlanta Ga Mr. Yates Dear Sir I wish to ask of you whether I can reenlist in the State Militia for five years as I have Been in the service two years the 18th of July Last and if I can reenlist in the State troops I will enlist for five years the reason that I wish to Do that is this my father and Brother is in the 29th Iowa and my mother is Left at home with no one to take <hr /> care of her and if I could get in the state troops I could see to her and Do my Duty Also if you will let me know whether I can reinlist in the Militia or not And oblige your obedient Servant George W. Keyes Co G 84th Ill Vol <hr /> Keyes George W Atlanta Aug 6th 64 Wants to know if he can reenlist in the State Militia Aug. 11th 64 Ansd. H 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/283a50c290f70c8ff23c2436cc05f6e1.pdf 7234cdb31a730310b7f609843dc58d0d 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 6, Folder 11 (July 27-28, 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 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 George W. Lackey to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503112 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d2fc271462c2edac68931255b4cab4f9.pdf d37b41086c016ec88b57d58188335adf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Alton September 8th 1861 To His Excellency Govr Yates Public Opinion demanding for Army Service the Graduates of United States Military Academy, I hereby tender my services, as one with the Ill. Volunteers, - a Station being offered fitting my experience in military matters - compared with other appointments -- I make the following extract from Capt Cullums Register of Officers and Graduates of the U. S. M. Academy - Edn of 1850 - viz "George W. Long Promoted Bat 2nd Lieut, 1st Artillery July 1st 1824 - 2nd Lieut 4th Artillery July 1st 1824 - Instructor of Mathematics Artillery School of Practice Fort Monroe Va 1825-26 - Acting Asst Professor of Natural Experimental Philosophy Military Academy from Aug 1st 1828 to Feby 1st 1829 - First Lieut Feby 2nd 1832 - Resigned Dec 31st 1835 - Chief Engineer of Louisiana from 1835 to 1838 - Including four years cadetship, you can perceive that my connection with the Army was Sixteen and a half years - during which I served in the arms of Artillery, Infantry, Ordinance, Commissary, Quartermaster, Topographical & Military Engineers - the latter embracing near six years of the last of my Military life -- Since residing in this State now exceeding twenty-five years I have at sundry times been engaged in civil engineering the last of which was on the U.S. [illegible] of the [Ill. River?] in connection with your townsman Geo. A. Dunlap Esqr as you may bear in mind - I am no political Engineer nor shall I resort now to their fashions for office, but should the above simple narative be deemed a suitable warrant for you to confer such on one as indicated here, i can but promise my best energies to make it creditable - Respectfully your Obt Servt George W. Long <hr /> Geo W Long Alton West Point man for position Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 09 (September 6-10, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George W. Long to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500990 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. Alton September 8th 1861 To His Excellency Govr Yates Public Opinion demanding for Army Service the Graduates of United States Military Academy, I hereby tender my services, as one with the Ill. Volunteers, - a Station being offered fitting my experience in military matters - compared with other appointments -- I make the following extract from Capt Cullums Register of Officers and Graduates of the U. S. M. Academy - Edn of 1850 - viz "George W. Long Promoted Bat 2nd Lieut, 1st Artillery July 1st 1824 - 2nd Lieut 4th Artillery July 1st 1824 - Instructor of Mathematics Artillery School of Practice Fort Monroe Va 1825-26 - Acting Asst Professor of Natural Experimental Philosophy Military Academy from Aug 1st 1828 to Feby 1st 1829 - First Lieut Feby 2nd 1832 - Resigned Dec 31st 1835 - Chief Engineer of Louisiana from 1835 to 1838 - Including four years cadetship, you can perceive that my connection with the Army was Sixteen and a half years - during which I served in the arms of Artillery, Infantry, Ordinance, Commissary, Quartermaster, Topographical & Military Engineers - the latter embracing near six years of the last of my Military life -- Since residing in this State now exceeding twenty-five years I have at sundry times been engaged in civil engineering the last of which was on the U.S. [illegible] of the [Ill. River?] in connection with your townsman Geo. A. Dunlap Esqr as you may bear in mind - I am no political Engineer nor shall I resort now to their fashions for office, but should the above simple narative be deemed a suitable warrant for you to confer such on one as indicated here, i can but promise my best energies to make it creditable - Respectfully your Obt Servt George W. Long <hr /> Geo W Long Alton West Point man for position Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/741a30c44b44c721322d3f59ac4bb9d3.pdf 2969aae64804d85b21f1e42d5606129d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Keokuk, Hospt'l Iowa. Feb. 6th, 1863. Gov Yates Sir I through much pain and misery endeavor to inform you of my perilous situation. I am in the Hospital & have been. I was crippled while in defense of my Country. I beg of you as a Christian friend one who wishes to do right in all things, & at all times. I request your aid in getting to my own native State. My family is in Quincy Ills. I should like very much to get away from the Hospital for it is a hard place to be. I enlisted to fight in the field not to suffer & live off of the Government & do it no good. mistake) <hr /> The Surgeon's in Charge here say they can do nothing for me, & they make no motion as to discharging me neither will they grant me a furlough. I want an order from you if it is in your power to grant it, to the Surgeon in Charge M.K. Taylor, to send me to the Hospital in Quincy as I think it by far the best to have all the sick soldiers sent to their respective states. Do this to oblige me. A private Co G 93d Ills Inft Geo. W. Lott. Please let me know soon whether you comply with my request. Richard Yates Gov Ills. <hr /> Ansd Feby 26 63, George W Lott Co G 93rd Ill Inft Hospital Keokuk Iowa Febry 6" 1863. Has been confined in Hospital for some time and desires the Gov if possible to write a letter to Sergeon in Charge asking that he may be permitted to go home until his health recovers Write &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 10, Folder 09 (February 1-8, 1863) 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 George W. Lott to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503552 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Keokuk, Hospt'l Iowa. Feb. 6th, 1863. Gov Yates Sir I through much pain and misery endeavor to inform you of my perilous situation. I am in the Hospital & have been. I was crippled while in defense of my Country. I beg of you as a Christian friend one who wishes to do right in all things, & at all times. I request your aid in getting to my own native State. My family is in Quincy Ills. I should like very much to get away from the Hospital for it is a hard place to be. I enlisted to fight in the field not to suffer & live off of the Government & do it no good. mistake) <hr /> The Surgeon's in Charge here say they can do nothing for me, & they make no motion as to discharging me neither will they grant me a furlough. I want an order from you if it is in your power to grant it, to the Surgeon in Charge M.K. Taylor, to send me to the Hospital in Quincy as I think it by far the best to have all the sick soldiers sent to their respective states. Do this to oblige me. A private Co G 93d Ills Inft Geo. W. Lott. Please let me know soon whether you comply with my request. Richard Yates Gov Ills. <hr /> Ansd Feby 26 63, George W Lott Co G 93rd Ill Inft Hospital Keokuk Iowa Febry 6" 1863. Has been confined in Hospital for some time and desires the Gov if possible to write a letter to Sergeon in Charge asking that he may be permitted to go home until his health recovers Write &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0bc40d9ef1112472bb07964f5fa0cd15.pdf c7e32f8e8cd6205ff5fe75006860a902 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 7, Folder 09 (August 14-15, 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 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. McLellan to W. F. Nelson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506054 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b90337bb6b35b95053ad4803c1788542.pdf 49936c82ca638e982c8b33d135148e2a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield July 6th/63 Gov" Yates Sir I have the honor to make application to you for recommendation or appointment to a position in any Regts that may be raised by Conscription in the State of Illinois. I have been 23 months in the cavalry service in the 1st" Regt" Mo" Cav" I prefer the cavalry service I flatter myself that I am proficient in that arm of the service. I am Sir with the highest respect your most obedient servant Geo W Moore Lt Co" G 1st" Mo" Cav' <hr /> Fil M" Moore Geo W Lieut 1st Mo Cavalry Springfield July 6/63 Wishes to be recommended for position in the Conscript Regts. Recd Ex O July 6 1863 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 12, Folder 07 (July 1-10, 1863) 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. Moore to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507039 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 July 6th/63 Gov" Yates Sir I have the honor to make application to you for recommendation or appointment to a position in any Regts that may be raised by Conscription in the State of Illinois. I have been 23 months in the cavalry service in the 1st" Regt" Mo" Cav" I prefer the cavalry service I flatter myself that I am proficient in that arm of the service. I am Sir with the highest respect your most obedient servant Geo W Moore Lt Co" G 1st" Mo" Cav' <hr /> Fil M" Moore Geo W Lieut 1st Mo Cavalry Springfield July 6/63 Wishes to be recommended for position in the Conscript Regts. Recd Ex O July 6 1863 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4304f7d55b26caa85dcce8ddbfcd46d5.pdf 0a1fd4859f32dd0b57b02ecefbb1f4ad 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 4, Folder 01 (September 11-20, 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. Neely to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502044 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/60e35ab44a1279cd9d3ea42649a9ed07.pdf b54272b2affa00c0aa27783b2649b790 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 5, Folder 10 (March 17-31, 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 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 George W. Neely to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501461 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5e9e9c0e58bdb65a6417fb43f1ba1404.pdf 2419898e3ccd7a4b6d2b473fedb876a3 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 6, Folder 05 (July 10-14, 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 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. Neely to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502796 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c95f8293753ddd6bdada29fc6133a209.pdf e5843eb836ce5e6f3ce58b7aeadc9216 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 5, Folder 08 (February 15-28, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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. Neily to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-02-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501377 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/72760529b224f890e3ab8f7c70b738ef.pdf 4fe239c675478d67eec5ba2f2f8287c0 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 9, Folder 06 (October 1-10, 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 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. Neily to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506414 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/61729cc768a1fc1a3ade157000dfadb7.pdf 0ed07938e185476e3247b1609a6edce1 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 16, Folder 06 (June 21-30, 1864) 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 George W. Padgill to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511455 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1480d625d3e4eac53c62403d8fbfac27.pdf ec2db1b52fe8512dadde6ee8f1f09f66 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth Illinois May 18. 1864 To His Excellency Richd Yates Governor of Ills Dear Sir: At the Suggestion of Gen Harding on his return from Springfield Capt Geo. W. Palmer and myself proceeded to Mercer, Knox, Henderson, McDonough & Hancock Counties, for the purpose of procuring men and Companies for the 100 days service, to rendezvous at Quincy (under your order to Gen Harding) for the purpose of forming a Regiment. We have labored faithfully and secured up to this time Eight Companies, five of whom are now at Quincy, two more will go tomorrow and one has unadvisedly gone to Rock Island, but which is anxious to return to Quincy. The following is a list of Companies thus secured - Capt McClanahan Monmouth - Capt Johnson Young America " Reece Berwick " Osborne Aledo Mercer Co " Johnson Prairie City " Veatch Tennessee " Crosthwait Biggsville " Hunt Wataga Two more are far advanced but not fully organized thus making a Regiment. We feel authorized to say that the Companies above named went to Quincy with the expressed wish that we should hold the first two offices in the Regiment, entertaining a hope, however, that Gen Harding would command the Regiment. We are very much surprised to learn that Gov Wood has been appointed Colonel of this Regiment but shall continue our efforts to fill up and forward all the companies we can to Quincy, notwithstanding our efforts and those of our friends are to insignificant to be estimated by the Executive. With profound respect We have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servts Geo W. Palmer & A H Holt <hr /> Holt A H. Monmouth May 18 1864 Has raised and sent to Quincy 7 Companies with the understanding that he and Mr Palmer were to hold the field positions in the Regt. Sends a list of the Companies, have learned that Gov Wood is to be the Col, will continue to raise and send forward men, &C - (File) to be taken up again if necessary 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 16, Folder 02 (May 11-20, 1864) 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. Palmer and A H. Holt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-05-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507618 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. Monmouth Illinois May 18. 1864 To His Excellency Richd Yates Governor of Ills Dear Sir: At the Suggestion of Gen Harding on his return from Springfield Capt Geo. W. Palmer and myself proceeded to Mercer, Knox, Henderson, McDonough & Hancock Counties, for the purpose of procuring men and Companies for the 100 days service, to rendezvous at Quincy (under your order to Gen Harding) for the purpose of forming a Regiment. We have labored faithfully and secured up to this time Eight Companies, five of whom are now at Quincy, two more will go tomorrow and one has unadvisedly gone to Rock Island, but which is anxious to return to Quincy. The following is a list of Companies thus secured - Capt McClanahan Monmouth - Capt Johnson Young America " Reece Berwick " Osborne Aledo Mercer Co " Johnson Prairie City " Veatch Tennessee " Crosthwait Biggsville " Hunt Wataga Two more are far advanced but not fully organized thus making a Regiment. We feel authorized to say that the Companies above named went to Quincy with the expressed wish that we should hold the first two offices in the Regiment, entertaining a hope, however, that Gen Harding would command the Regiment. We are very much surprised to learn that Gov Wood has been appointed Colonel of this Regiment but shall continue our efforts to fill up and forward all the companies we can to Quincy, notwithstanding our efforts and those of our friends are to insignificant to be estimated by the Executive. With profound respect We have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servts Geo W. Palmer & A H Holt <hr /> Holt A H. Monmouth May 18 1864 Has raised and sent to Quincy 7 Companies with the understanding that he and Mr Palmer were to hold the field positions in the Regt. Sends a list of the Companies, have learned that Gov Wood is to be the Col, will continue to raise and send forward men, &C - (File) to be taken up again if necessary 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/685740fa283f9c7ae34a5fd9632638c5.pdf b364ef1d88013d149f341c812b273f9c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock island, Aug 27, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor &c. Dear Sir: Having just read the letter which Mr Hawley bears from Judge Wilkinson to you, and having had about equal opportunity to know whereof he affirms, it affords me pleasure to say that I most heartily concur in all of it. Not as a matter of form, nor to oblige a friend or dispose of importunity - for in such a matter I believe that even friendship, & all other ties & considerations ought to be scrupulously excluded <hr /> to make room entirely for that of the cause & the public interest - but because I know him to be faithful, and confident, believe him capable of filling any position that he will either ask or accept. It is of course agreeable to reckon such a man among one's friends, although that circumstance does not in this case disturb in the least degree my judgment as to his fitness, or any sense of the controlling claims of this country. Very sincerely Yours Geo. W. Pleasant <hr /> Recommendation of JB Hawley File Recommendation of Hawley 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 George W. Pleasants to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500867 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. Rock island, Aug 27, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor &c. Dear Sir: Having just read the letter which Mr Hawley bears from Judge Wilkinson to you, and having had about equal opportunity to know whereof he affirms, it affords me pleasure to say that I most heartily concur in all of it. Not as a matter of form, nor to oblige a friend or dispose of importunity - for in such a matter I believe that even friendship, & all other ties & considerations ought to be scrupulously excluded <hr /> to make room entirely for that of the cause & the public interest - but because I know him to be faithful, and confident, believe him capable of filling any position that he will either ask or accept. It is of course agreeable to reckon such a man among one's friends, although that circumstance does not in this case disturb in the least degree my judgment as to his fitness, or any sense of the controlling claims of this country. Very sincerely Yours Geo. W. Pleasant <hr /> Recommendation of JB Hawley File Recommendation of Hawley 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