236 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7954957866615a2e4b7760cd36cb0cf4.pdf 8a80feda9c4b16f0778c19189779b7c3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Confidential Chicago Sept 4, 1863 Gov Yates Dear Sir I am here leaving for Rockford and write you in haste Expecting to go to Washington in a few days on [illegible] for another - I desire a letter from you to President Lincoln in my behalf - You know and so does Mr Lincoln my many years of unselfish labor in Illinois for the Establishment of just principles for which my friends in Winnebago County & other parts of the State think me worthy of recognition by the Administration. Most of my co laborers have said good [things?]. I have had nothing though highly recommended by many leading men. Owing to the sickness of my Daughter I was not able to see the president in person as you advised me to do. I hope to do this now and with a good strong general commendation as I do not now what places are open at home and abroad I wish also to obtain a place for my son George W at West Point or Annapolis and as there is no vacancy in this Cong Dist Mr [Famwater?] asks the [illegible] for an appointment for my son who has ample testimonials of qualification. Hoping that you will send me a letter addressed to the president in such terms and manner as shall be effective I am as ever Sincerely yours Amos S Miller <hr /> Ans Sept 1863 Letter Sent to Rockford one to President ____________________ Miller Amos S ______________ File M Chicago Sept 4 1863. __________________ Is going to Washington Wishes a letter to the President to enable him to obtain a position. Recd ExO. Sept 21 63 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 2, Folder 9 (September 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 Amos S. Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-09-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516045 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. Confidential Chicago Sept 4, 1863 Gov Yates Dear Sir I am here leaving for Rockford and write you in haste Expecting to go to Washington in a few days on [illegible] for another - I desire a letter from you to President Lincoln in my behalf - You know and so does Mr Lincoln my many years of unselfish labor in Illinois for the Establishment of just principles for which my friends in Winnebago County & other parts of the State think me worthy of recognition by the Administration. Most of my co laborers have said good [things?]. I have had nothing though highly recommended by many leading men. Owing to the sickness of my Daughter I was not able to see the president in person as you advised me to do. I hope to do this now and with a good strong general commendation as I do not now what places are open at home and abroad I wish also to obtain a place for my son George W at West Point or Annapolis and as there is no vacancy in this Cong Dist Mr [Famwater?] asks the [illegible] for an appointment for my son who has ample testimonials of qualification. Hoping that you will send me a letter addressed to the president in such terms and manner as shall be effective I am as ever Sincerely yours Amos S Miller <hr /> Ans Sept 1863 Letter Sent to Rockford one to President ____________________ Miller Amos S ______________ File M Chicago Sept 4 1863. __________________ Is going to Washington Wishes a letter to the President to enable him to obtain a position. Recd ExO. Sept 21 63 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/f97c7956e06575210a5843d66f974914.pdf 1d9ce12ac25b4d638a65cd8f81d5deb3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Paducah Ky Sept. 1. 1863 Gov Yates Dear Sir Will you allow me, in behalf of our Illinois boys in hospitals at this place to enquire, as to the probability of their removal, shortly, to some point, in their own State nearer their homes. An agent, who represents that he has heretofore been acting in the interest of our boys, but who is now gathering up & transfering the Ohio & Iowa soldiers & sending them and to their respective states, has waked up in our men, such a desire to get to their own state that no thing would do them but I must write you. I wish very much it could be done. Our poor boys have suffered every thing but death while on the lower Mississippi. Many, very many have died since they got here, a month since to day, & many more will die, unless something can be done to [send?] them home, or towards home. I have made my official to Grant to allowed them all to be furloughed for 31 days. no response. Can any thing be done. I will cheerfully <hr /> act as agent, without fee or reward if duly authorized. If in the midst of your numerous engagements you can find time to drop me a line on this subject you will confer a special [favor?] on our poor suffering boys, who already feel that they owe much to you & your noble efforts in their behalf I have the honor to be Yr. Obdt. Servant J. A. McNeill, Chaplain. U.S.A <hr /> Ansd Sept 9 -63 McNeill. Chaplain. U.S.A. Paducah. Ken. Sept. 1st File M Wishes to know if the "Illinois boys." cant be removed to some point nearer home, as they are suffering greatly in the Hospitals. He will act as Agent for that purpose without fee. Has written to Gen. Grant but gets no response. Answer Applications have been made to have these all transferred. Recd Ex O. Sept 3 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 9 (September 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 J. A. McNeil to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-09-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516044 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. Paducah Ky Sept. 1. 1863 Gov Yates Dear Sir Will you allow me, in behalf of our Illinois boys in hospitals at this place to enquire, as to the probability of their removal, shortly, to some point, in their own State nearer their homes. An agent, who represents that he has heretofore been acting in the interest of our boys, but who is now gathering up & transfering the Ohio & Iowa soldiers & sending them and to their respective states, has waked up in our men, such a desire to get to their own state that no thing would do them but I must write you. I wish very much it could be done. Our poor boys have suffered every thing but death while on the lower Mississippi. Many, very many have died since they got here, a month since to day, & many more will die, unless something can be done to [send?] them home, or towards home. I have made my official to Grant to allowed them all to be furloughed for 31 days. no response. Can any thing be done. I will cheerfully <hr /> act as agent, without fee or reward if duly authorized. If in the midst of your numerous engagements you can find time to drop me a line on this subject you will confer a special [favor?] on our poor suffering boys, who already feel that they owe much to you & your noble efforts in their behalf I have the honor to be Yr. Obdt. Servant J. A. McNeill, Chaplain. U.S.A <hr /> Ansd Sept 9 -63 McNeill. Chaplain. U.S.A. Paducah. Ken. Sept. 1st File M Wishes to know if the "Illinois boys." cant be removed to some point nearer home, as they are suffering greatly in the Hospitals. He will act as Agent for that purpose without fee. Has written to Gen. Grant but gets no response. Answer Applications have been made to have these all transferred. Recd Ex O. Sept 3 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/b8dcc8e02b1dcab86a47d8476c8a00df.pdf ffbd48a9fa28d5fb8ddef0665e7186f1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aug 31st/63 Terre Haute Henderson Co Ills Governor Yates Sir I take the liberty of addressing you on an important matter. The copperheads of this neighborhood are armed and prepared to resist the draft. They held a meeting the 29th of this month about 3 miles east of here, at which there were about 500 copperheads armed to the teeth and speeches made as treasonable as could well be imagined calling on the assembly to rise that now was their time to clean out the d---ned abolitionists. They are to hold another meeting at Olena this coming Saturday about 9 miles from here. In fact Sir the country around here is filled with rebel emissary's men who have nothing <hr /> to lose and whose only aim is to promote the success of the rebellion by exciting discord and anarchy at home They do not propose to wait for the draft at all but to begin their hellish work of bloodshed at once and I trust Sir you will not pass this by unheeded but consider it well and try and avert this great evil before it is too late as the union men of this neighborhood are wholly unprepared and unarmed. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Jhon Hendricks <hr /> ansd Sept 10-63 File Revol Jhon Hendricks Henricks, Jno. Terre Haute. Henderson County. Ill. Aug. 31st A meeting of about 500 copperheads was held at a place about three miles east of this place. Another meeting to be held in the neighborhood the Saturday after date Great numbers of Copperheads in the vicinity armed to the teeth. Union men unprepared. An urgent case. Recd Ex O. Sept 8 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 8 (August 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 John Hendricks to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516043 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. Aug 31st/63 Terre Haute Henderson Co Ills Governor Yates Sir I take the liberty of addressing you on an important matter. The copperheads of this neighborhood are armed and prepared to resist the draft. They held a meeting the 29th of this month about 3 miles east of here, at which there were about 500 copperheads armed to the teeth and speeches made as treasonable as could well be imagined calling on the assembly to rise that now was their time to clean out the d---ned abolitionists. They are to hold another meeting at Olena this coming Saturday about 9 miles from here. In fact Sir the country around here is filled with rebel emissary's men who have nothing <hr /> to lose and whose only aim is to promote the success of the rebellion by exciting discord and anarchy at home They do not propose to wait for the draft at all but to begin their hellish work of bloodshed at once and I trust Sir you will not pass this by unheeded but consider it well and try and avert this great evil before it is too late as the union men of this neighborhood are wholly unprepared and unarmed. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Jhon Hendricks <hr /> ansd Sept 10-63 File Revol Jhon Hendricks Henricks, Jno. Terre Haute. Henderson County. Ill. Aug. 31st A meeting of about 500 copperheads was held at a place about three miles east of this place. Another meeting to be held in the neighborhood the Saturday after date Great numbers of Copperheads in the vicinity armed to the teeth. Union men unprepared. An urgent case. Recd Ex O. Sept 8 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/fd22a5639c7ed2e916eb441879bfcdf3.pdf 1cb3872bc6f7fe4b4091122e0f8c96b6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield August 26 1863 Adolphus Meyer Esqr US Armorer Springfield Ills. Sir, You are hereby authorized to take possession of and return to State Arsenal Springfield Illinois all Ordnance and Ordnance Stores belonging to the State of Illinois found by you in possession of unauthorized parties, and also to receive and receipt for all Ordnance and Ordnance Stores belonging to the State of Illinois found by you in possession of such parties who wish to be relieved of the responsibility of holding the same. <hr /> Respectfully Your obedt serv't. Rich Yates Governor <hr /> Copy to Adolphus Meyer US Armorer. Aug. 26. 1863. Authorizing him to get ordinance + stores from unauthorized persons in State. 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 2, Folder 8 (August 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 Richard Yates to Adolphus Meyer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516042 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. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield August 26 1863 Adolphus Meyer Esqr US Armorer Springfield Ills. Sir, You are hereby authorized to take possession of and return to State Arsenal Springfield Illinois all Ordnance and Ordnance Stores belonging to the State of Illinois found by you in possession of unauthorized parties, and also to receive and receipt for all Ordnance and Ordnance Stores belonging to the State of Illinois found by you in possession of such parties who wish to be relieved of the responsibility of holding the same. <hr /> Respectfully Your obedt serv't. Rich Yates Governor <hr /> Copy to Adolphus Meyer US Armorer. Aug. 26. 1863. Authorizing him to get ordinance + stores from unauthorized persons in State. 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/adde5554c201b89c566ae69227e2062e.pdf 8b8c9690641f32ec6d5580a703573bab Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Middlebury Aug 25 1863 Hon Richard Yates Sir You may be surprised at recieving a line from me that is an entire stranger But I wished to a ascertain an important fact concerning one Jonas L Foster (which I understand has gone by the name of Neil Fostor) who says he obtained a divorce from his Wife Julia Hill from Michigan. He is is here stump speaching & drawing the first class of people after him Says he obtained the Bill in your State & supposing you must know if any such thing had taken place if your laws are like Vt laws in regard to such things I take the liberty to address your feeling all impostors should be put down Please write me in regard to it & him if you know or can acertain in regard to the fact as he is a very talented fellow & may do much <hr /> mischief beside says he has been in the Army which I very much doubt Don't fail to answer & oblige Respectfully Yours F. A. Foote <hr /> Cant tell no State. Foote F. A. File F. Middleburg Aug 25 1863, Writes in regard to one Neal Foster---who says he obtained a divorce from his wife Julia Hitt when in Illinois, wishes to know if this is the case, says he is a talented man and may do much harm as he is making stump speeches. &c &c. Recd Ex O. Sept 5 63. 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 2, Folder 8 (August 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 F. A. Foote to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516041 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. Middlebury Aug 25 1863 Hon Richard Yates Sir You may be surprised at recieving a line from me that is an entire stranger But I wished to a ascertain an important fact concerning one Jonas L Foster (which I understand has gone by the name of Neil Fostor) who says he obtained a divorce from his Wife Julia Hill from Michigan. He is is here stump speaching & drawing the first class of people after him Says he obtained the Bill in your State & supposing you must know if any such thing had taken place if your laws are like Vt laws in regard to such things I take the liberty to address your feeling all impostors should be put down Please write me in regard to it & him if you know or can acertain in regard to the fact as he is a very talented fellow & may do much <hr /> mischief beside says he has been in the Army which I very much doubt Don't fail to answer & oblige Respectfully Yours F. A. Foote <hr /> Cant tell no State. Foote F. A. File F. Middleburg Aug 25 1863, Writes in regard to one Neal Foster---who says he obtained a divorce from his wife Julia Hitt when in Illinois, wishes to know if this is the case, says he is a talented man and may do much harm as he is making stump speeches. &c &c. Recd Ex O. Sept 5 63. 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/beeb3f59ce2b7fcea9ed1307f38c9c0a.pdf 214619b7dedddb594dabb1c4dfa41dd2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Augst 22 1863 Surgeon in Charge U.S. General Hospitals Camp Denison Ohio Sir, I am informed that under recent instructions from Washington all sick and wounded soldiers are to be removed to hospitals nearest their respective homes. I would therefore respectfully request you, to have all Illinois soldiers confined in hospitals at Camp Denison transferred, as soon as possible to this State Please inform me by return of mail what will be necessary for me to do in this matter, if anything Very Respectfully Your obed't serv't Rich Yates Gov <hr /> Dennison US Gen Hospital Aug 27 1863 Respectfully returned all Illinois soldiers who were not fit for duty and not members of "Invalid Corps" were transferred to Quincy on the 24th inst. as per request of last note B Clark Surg ast in cge Recd Ex O. Sept 3, 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 8 (August 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 Richard Yates to Surgeon in Charge Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516040 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. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Augst 22 1863 Surgeon in Charge U.S. General Hospitals Camp Denison Ohio Sir, I am informed that under recent instructions from Washington all sick and wounded soldiers are to be removed to hospitals nearest their respective homes. I would therefore respectfully request you, to have all Illinois soldiers confined in hospitals at Camp Denison transferred, as soon as possible to this State Please inform me by return of mail what will be necessary for me to do in this matter, if anything Very Respectfully Your obed't serv't Rich Yates Gov <hr /> Dennison US Gen Hospital Aug 27 1863 Respectfully returned all Illinois soldiers who were not fit for duty and not members of "Invalid Corps" were transferred to Quincy on the 24th inst. as per request of last note B Clark Surg ast in cge Recd Ex O. Sept 3, 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/74fb94b61caf820a7cb5bbac31818807.pdf 98044e4f21f553615295134848f3b64a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Aug 20th 63 Mr Yates Sir this is the Second not to you but I heard you had written to someone here to learn the particulars I suppose, this I am thankful to you for doing., I am entirely disabled yet. So I cannot walk one step without my crutches, and one of my children is verry sick. I am now in the worst circumstances I ever was before as I am not able to do one thing Now if you can do anything for me please do it Immediately and I will be thankful, I do not wish to trouble you with a long note so I will close by asking you to answer this if you pleas James Brown <hr /> If you could give me any kind of employment I would be very thankful. As It would enable me to make a living for my family Did you send the $25 to Mr. Fell for this man? <hr /> File B Brown James Bloomington Aug 20 1863. This is the second time he has wrote the Governor - he is not able to work and wishes the governor to do what he can for him. "Did you send the $25 to Mr Fell for this man Yes! H. Recd Ex O. Aug 21 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 8 (August 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 James Brown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516039 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. Bloomington Aug 20th 63 Mr Yates Sir this is the Second not to you but I heard you had written to someone here to learn the particulars I suppose, this I am thankful to you for doing., I am entirely disabled yet. So I cannot walk one step without my crutches, and one of my children is verry sick. I am now in the worst circumstances I ever was before as I am not able to do one thing Now if you can do anything for me please do it Immediately and I will be thankful, I do not wish to trouble you with a long note so I will close by asking you to answer this if you pleas James Brown <hr /> If you could give me any kind of employment I would be very thankful. As It would enable me to make a living for my family Did you send the $25 to Mr. Fell for this man? <hr /> File B Brown James Bloomington Aug 20 1863. This is the second time he has wrote the Governor - he is not able to work and wishes the governor to do what he can for him. "Did you send the $25 to Mr Fell for this man Yes! H. Recd Ex O. Aug 21 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/f4d14b5d3a15bfbd3558d4a95ad9ee8f.pdf 8994fbe52fa28a411551d751a9e3e2b7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Baden. Baden Bond County, Ills. Aug 19 1863 To his excellency Richard Yates Gov State of Ills Dear Sir My son John H. Beanblossom who volunteered in the U.S. sevice on the 12th of Aug. last, (1862) and was received and, mustered into the service on the 25th day of Oct last, Fifer of Co. E. 130th Reg Ills vols infantry commanded by Col [N. Niles?] and has been in the service ever since Some time last April the musicians in that Reg. were reduced from ten fifers being one to each Co. to three and he was left out, and my son John H. Beanblossom is now required to do the duties of a common soldier at $12.00 per month, which your excellency knows is not fair. This I would not mind so much had his Father lived. On the 9th day of May last, his Father, my husband departed this life and now I am left, a widow and my means of support is very limited. My main dependence is on my son he being the oldest, having five younger children than him. not by any means able to maintain themselves. now I a widow woman call upon your excellency to have him discharged from the service <hr /> as my main dependence for the support of my family depends on him I would not require this at your hands if I thought it would injury the service but your excellency, knows that we must support those that we are dependant on us but feeling satisfied that my son is to young to do the duties of a common soldier and am satisfied that I cannot get along without him. hope this will meet your apribation and feel satisfied your excellency will do right My son is a member of Co. E. 130th Reg. Ills 2d Brigade 10th devision 13th Army Corps stationed at Vicksburg Miss W B. Harris Captain of Co E will do anything in his power to assist me in this matter Your excellency will please answer this and give me such instruction as is necessay in the case I am willing to make affidavit to the facts set forth in this letter when ever called on Yours with respect, Carole Beanblossom N. B. direct to Baden Baden Bond Co. Ills <hr /> Aug 26-63 Beanblossom Carole File "B" Baden Bond County Aug 19 1863 Wishes the Governor to discharge her son who is a member of Co E 130th Regt. he was appointed fifer and has since been reduced to the ranks. her husband is dead and and he is her main support. Tell her I have no power as she supposes but will write recommendation &c Recd Ex O Aug 25 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 8 (August 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 Carole Beanblosson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516038 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. Baden. Baden Bond County, Ills. Aug 19 1863 To his excellency Richard Yates Gov State of Ills Dear Sir My son John H. Beanblossom who volunteered in the U.S. sevice on the 12th of Aug. last, (1862) and was received and, mustered into the service on the 25th day of Oct last, Fifer of Co. E. 130th Reg Ills vols infantry commanded by Col [N. Niles?] and has been in the service ever since Some time last April the musicians in that Reg. were reduced from ten fifers being one to each Co. to three and he was left out, and my son John H. Beanblossom is now required to do the duties of a common soldier at $12.00 per month, which your excellency knows is not fair. This I would not mind so much had his Father lived. On the 9th day of May last, his Father, my husband departed this life and now I am left, a widow and my means of support is very limited. My main dependence is on my son he being the oldest, having five younger children than him. not by any means able to maintain themselves. now I a widow woman call upon your excellency to have him discharged from the service <hr /> as my main dependence for the support of my family depends on him I would not require this at your hands if I thought it would injury the service but your excellency, knows that we must support those that we are dependant on us but feeling satisfied that my son is to young to do the duties of a common soldier and am satisfied that I cannot get along without him. hope this will meet your apribation and feel satisfied your excellency will do right My son is a member of Co. E. 130th Reg. Ills 2d Brigade 10th devision 13th Army Corps stationed at Vicksburg Miss W B. Harris Captain of Co E will do anything in his power to assist me in this matter Your excellency will please answer this and give me such instruction as is necessay in the case I am willing to make affidavit to the facts set forth in this letter when ever called on Yours with respect, Carole Beanblossom N. B. direct to Baden Baden Bond Co. Ills <hr /> Aug 26-63 Beanblossom Carole File "B" Baden Bond County Aug 19 1863 Wishes the Governor to discharge her son who is a member of Co E 130th Regt. he was appointed fifer and has since been reduced to the ranks. her husband is dead and and he is her main support. Tell her I have no power as she supposes but will write recommendation &c Recd Ex O Aug 25 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/1e67c6af2cde39ae90b10ccf6f709448.pdf e425da98ccc6d2f9291b63766ae3ccd8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville. Augst 18th 1863. Dear Govr. I recd the enclosed letters and have read them I also got a letter from Judge Kellogg. I am like you I think there has been something made down the river. but I am disappointed in Babcock being so much at home. I fear that he and Taylor have neither of them given as much attention to the matter as they should have done. I do wish you could go down with us I shall go if possible will leave here friday night I want you to send me letter to the Authorities at Cairo to insure my getting down the river. the Doctors say I must not remain down the river. Your friend Martin H Cassell. <hr /> Private. Cassell Martin H. Jacksonville Augst 18 1863. Has received enclosed letters and has read them. He has received a letter from Judge Kellogg. Thinks there has been something made down the river, but has been disapointed in Babcock being so much at home. Wishes letter to authorities at Cairo to insure him getting down river. Recd Ex O. Aug 21 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 8 (August 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 Martin H. Cassell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516037 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. Jacksonville. Augst 18th 1863. Dear Govr. I recd the enclosed letters and have read them I also got a letter from Judge Kellogg. I am like you I think there has been something made down the river. but I am disappointed in Babcock being so much at home. I fear that he and Taylor have neither of them given as much attention to the matter as they should have done. I do wish you could go down with us I shall go if possible will leave here friday night I want you to send me letter to the Authorities at Cairo to insure my getting down the river. the Doctors say I must not remain down the river. Your friend Martin H Cassell. <hr /> Private. Cassell Martin H. Jacksonville Augst 18 1863. Has received enclosed letters and has read them. He has received a letter from Judge Kellogg. Thinks there has been something made down the river, but has been disapointed in Babcock being so much at home. Wishes letter to authorities at Cairo to insure him getting down river. Recd Ex O. Aug 21 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/2fd84ac46fd4e184cfc12bd1dc610342.pdf b27846c6c3d6c6c46718197c5044e872 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. August 18th 63 Hon. Richard Yates Governor Sir Wishing to employ contrabands to work on farm I take the liberty of asking you whether the regulations of the General Government in reference to contrabands being hired in this State are such as to protect those employing them from penalties imposed by the Statute of this State Information on this subject will be gratefully received by many in this vicinity Farmers have over worked themselves & families endeavoring to secure their crops. Subsequent drafts will render labor still more scarse. Very Respectfully Z. Tuttle Crotty Lasalle Co, Ill 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 2, Folder 8 (August 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 Z. Tutle to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516036 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. August 18th 63 Hon. Richard Yates Governor Sir Wishing to employ contrabands to work on farm I take the liberty of asking you whether the regulations of the General Government in reference to contrabands being hired in this State are such as to protect those employing them from penalties imposed by the Statute of this State Information on this subject will be gratefully received by many in this vicinity Farmers have over worked themselves & families endeavoring to secure their crops. Subsequent drafts will render labor still more scarse. Very Respectfully Z. Tuttle Crotty Lasalle Co, Ill 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/75f71d849c4d02ea6a654a037252a134.pdf 79dbe51fe8432b7ce021a15afdc9fd61 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Friday call attention to this letter Governor to Sec. War Aug. 17 1863 State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Aug 18th 1863 Hon. E. M. Stanton Sec of War I am satisfied there will be formidable organized resistance to the draft in many parts of this State. I am further satisfied that whether there is a draft or not there is a settled purpose of revolution in the State. Large bodies of men meet in arms in various parts of the State, in some cases four or five hundred armed men and applaud speakers who advise them to arm + resist. The oppressions <hr /> of the Government. Companies and battalions drill by day and night, threatening opposition to the Government. An attack may be expected at any time. Murders and assassinations continually occur. Our state is defenseless. You do not reply to my appeals for troops and arms. You have not answered my letter of Aug 5th. I will again appeal to you either to send arms for the Militia Companies now being organized, or to send an independent force of five or six Regiments to Gen Ammen here - or what would perhaps be the best course send seven or eight of our old Regiments to the State to recruit. I beseech you to consider this carefully and to act immediately. Rich Yates Gover. 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 2, Folder 8 (August 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 Richard Yates to Edwin Stanton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516035 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. Friday call attention to this letter Governor to Sec. War Aug. 17 1863 State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Aug 18th 1863 Hon. E. M. Stanton Sec of War I am satisfied there will be formidable organized resistance to the draft in many parts of this State. I am further satisfied that whether there is a draft or not there is a settled purpose of revolution in the State. Large bodies of men meet in arms in various parts of the State, in some cases four or five hundred armed men and applaud speakers who advise them to arm + resist. The oppressions <hr /> of the Government. Companies and battalions drill by day and night, threatening opposition to the Government. An attack may be expected at any time. Murders and assassinations continually occur. Our state is defenseless. You do not reply to my appeals for troops and arms. You have not answered my letter of Aug 5th. I will again appeal to you either to send arms for the Militia Companies now being organized, or to send an independent force of five or six Regiments to Gen Ammen here - or what would perhaps be the best course send seven or eight of our old Regiments to the State to recruit. I beseech you to consider this carefully and to act immediately. Rich Yates Gover. 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/80c91b89d9cb65563618abe83b9b3e77.pdf c72e371526429b06aad513935026656b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Aug 17/63 Dear Governor The thing is working & I feel confident of success. I have called in a few particular reliable friends and we have made out lists of names of those who are to be invited to meet tomorrow at 4 oclock P.M. for general private consultation & then I feel sure the work will commence - earnest & I propose to stay until I succeede or fail & fail I will not. At all events things look favorably now. Beckwith (democrat) suggests <hr /> that name of John B Turner (democrat) be inserted in [subscription?] in place of [Harnell?] & Ira [Y?] Meen (no party) in place of Ogden - leaving the committee to consist of Scammom, Turner & Meen. I see no objection to this & it may & I think will accomplish the object which Beckwith has of inducing loyal democrats to help. Do you know any objection. If so telegraph me in the morning Yours Truly A. C. Fuller <hr /> Private Fuller A. C. Chicago August 17 1863. Says he feels confident of success - has called on a few particular friends and they have made out a list &c he proposes to stay until he succeeds. Recd Ex O August 19 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 8 (August 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 Allen C. Fuller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516034 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. Chicago Aug 17/63 Dear Governor The thing is working & I feel confident of success. I have called in a few particular reliable friends and we have made out lists of names of those who are to be invited to meet tomorrow at 4 oclock P.M. for general private consultation & then I feel sure the work will commence - earnest & I propose to stay until I succeede or fail & fail I will not. At all events things look favorably now. Beckwith (democrat) suggests <hr /> that name of John B Turner (democrat) be inserted in [subscription?] in place of [Harnell?] & Ira [Y?] Meen (no party) in place of Ogden - leaving the committee to consist of Scammom, Turner & Meen. I see no objection to this & it may & I think will accomplish the object which Beckwith has of inducing loyal democrats to help. Do you know any objection. If so telegraph me in the morning Yours Truly A. C. Fuller <hr /> Private Fuller A. C. Chicago August 17 1863. Says he feels confident of success - has called on a few particular friends and they have made out a list &c he proposes to stay until he succeeds. Recd Ex O August 19 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/9270a3b22066fbfc78586bf40c989878.pdf d31151bfc7ad8e641fe4455de67d2d24 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Shawneetown Ills. August 15 1865 To His Excellency R Yates Dear Sir. J.J. White sheriff of Meigs County Ohio informs me he is about getting a requisition from the Governor of Ohio on you for one John Palmer alias John Lockwood who now stands indicted in the Gallatin circuit court at our present August Town for an assault to murder and also is indicted with a woman for fornication . He has committed murder in Ohio and I suppose it will be right to let him be tried there for that crime. He broke jail in Meigs County Ohio some two months ago and from what I learn he will surely be convicted for the murder there if taken back. Would you authorize me to deliver this man John Palmer alias john Lockwood to said J. J. White sheriff M C. O if he presents me the Requisition from the Gov of ohio under the state seal. and then for me to send you the said Requisition. This would save Jus. White expense and time - and that is the only reason I write you now. Yours truly Milton Bartley states atty 19th Judicial Circuit <hr /> Ansd Aug 25/63 Bartley Milton File Requisition Shawneetown Aug 151863 The Sheriff of that county is about to receive a Requisition form the Governor of Ohio for one John Palmer alias John Lockwood - who now stands indicted for assault to commit murder & has committed murder in Ohio - Wishes to know if Governor will authorize him to deliver said Lockwood if requisition procured- Answer Yes., Recd Ex O August 18 1863 <hr /> All quite on the Ohio here and Union element on increase Answer yes 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 2, Folder 8 (August 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 Milton Bartler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516033 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. Shawneetown Ills. August 15 1865 To His Excellency R Yates Dear Sir. J.J. White sheriff of Meigs County Ohio informs me he is about getting a requisition from the Governor of Ohio on you for one John Palmer alias John Lockwood who now stands indicted in the Gallatin circuit court at our present August Town for an assault to murder and also is indicted with a woman for fornication . He has committed murder in Ohio and I suppose it will be right to let him be tried there for that crime. He broke jail in Meigs County Ohio some two months ago and from what I learn he will surely be convicted for the murder there if taken back. Would you authorize me to deliver this man John Palmer alias john Lockwood to said J. J. White sheriff M C. O if he presents me the Requisition from the Gov of ohio under the state seal. and then for me to send you the said Requisition. This would save Jus. White expense and time - and that is the only reason I write you now. Yours truly Milton Bartley states atty 19th Judicial Circuit <hr /> Ansd Aug 25/63 Bartley Milton File Requisition Shawneetown Aug 151863 The Sheriff of that county is about to receive a Requisition form the Governor of Ohio for one John Palmer alias John Lockwood - who now stands indicted for assault to commit murder & has committed murder in Ohio - Wishes to know if Governor will authorize him to deliver said Lockwood if requisition procured- Answer Yes., Recd Ex O August 18 1863 <hr /> All quite on the Ohio here and Union element on increase Answer yes 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/4a7011c134c89e71a08da98fcc8381ba.pdf f92b0727e1875740668359689dbe6c5b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 77 Dearborn St Chicago 14-August 1863 Sir A few of the friends of Genl John McAuthur (who is now here on furlough) have made arrangements to give that gallant officer a Dinner at the Briggs House in this City on Tuesday 18th Augt. inst at 8 oclock PM. I am desired by the Committee having the matter in charge, to request the honor of your presence on that occasion. I am Sir Your obt. Svt. Rob. Hervey His Excellency Richard Yates <hr /> Hervey Robert Chicago Aug 14, 1863. A few of Genl McArthurs friends have made arrangements to give him a dinner at Brigg's House on Tuesday Aug 18th at 8 oclock wishes the Governor to be present on that occasion. Write a handsome letter in response complimenting Gen McArthur & let me sign File Recd Ex O. Aug 17 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 8 (August 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 Henry Hervey to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516032 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. 77 Dearborn St Chicago 14-August 1863 Sir A few of the friends of Genl John McAuthur (who is now here on furlough) have made arrangements to give that gallant officer a Dinner at the Briggs House in this City on Tuesday 18th Augt. inst at 8 oclock PM. I am desired by the Committee having the matter in charge, to request the honor of your presence on that occasion. I am Sir Your obt. Svt. Rob. Hervey His Excellency Richard Yates <hr /> Hervey Robert Chicago Aug 14, 1863. A few of Genl McArthurs friends have made arrangements to give him a dinner at Brigg's House on Tuesday Aug 18th at 8 oclock wishes the Governor to be present on that occasion. Write a handsome letter in response complimenting Gen McArthur & let me sign File Recd Ex O. Aug 17 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/83456e6bde96cc31ab2b4a92c98fad52.pdf 3697dc56033363fa4b5693561bce3841 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York Aug 13 1863 Dear Governor I see by the papers that you intend having a large Convention at Springfield Early in Sept. Are you not too Early. Would not the last of the month be better. it would be Cooler and the people I think would have more time. I presume however that these things have been Considered by the friends. You Cannot be too Careful in wording the Call Make it Short and broad give it as little of a partizen Character as possible So that the Real War Democrats will have no trouble? To them we must in a great measure look for our Success next Election. Things are very much mixed in these parts and as we Uncle Jessie Says "It looks funny." Those at the head of affairs are Thinking a d-m Sight more about who Shall be the next President than they are about the condition of the Country. I am perfectly satisfied that Mr Lincoln <hr /> and Chase are both fairly in the field of this there is no doubt. The Blairs have been running Mr Lincoln but for Some cause are hauling off. Frank while in New York was arranging matters to bring out Grant and has gone to see his venerable Father to fix a programm by which it can be did. This you can depend on. Fremonts friends are working hard. he has just concluded an arrangement to organize a Stock Company of his Mariposa Estate which has just put him in possession of about two & half Millions of dolls the Herald and other papers are [showing?] by their favorable notices of Fremonts chances. That some of the Money has been disbursed Now all I want to say is this. That we in Illinois dont want to be in a hurry in making up our minds about Presidential matters but let this thing ferment and work awhile we will then be in position to do what is best for the country let us hold our Convention and get <hr /> up all the War Spirit and and love of Country we can and the rest will come in good time. I will remain East a couple or three weeks longer. will spend a few days in Washington and if I dont find out how the Political Machine is being run before I leave it will not be my fault. I will go [home?] by Springfield & see you. I hope you wont Think me presumptuous in Making suggestions to men like you who know more than I do. My only excuse is that I have a habit of that sort and cant help it. I assure you that I feel that our Friends at Washington are thinking too much about Presidential matters for the common good. Remember me to the friends about State [House?] Your Friend J.W. Sheffer <hr /> Private J. W. Sheffer New York Aug 13 63 Presidential Candidate File Private Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 8 (August 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 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. W. Sheffer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516031 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. New York Aug 13 1863 Dear Governor I see by the papers that you intend having a large Convention at Springfield Early in Sept. Are you not too Early. Would not the last of the month be better. it would be Cooler and the people I think would have more time. I presume however that these things have been Considered by the friends. You Cannot be too Careful in wording the Call Make it Short and broad give it as little of a partizen Character as possible So that the Real War Democrats will have no trouble? To them we must in a great measure look for our Success next Election. Things are very much mixed in these parts and as we Uncle Jessie Says "It looks funny." Those at the head of affairs are Thinking a d-m Sight more about who Shall be the next President than they are about the condition of the Country. I am perfectly satisfied that Mr Lincoln <hr /> and Chase are both fairly in the field of this there is no doubt. The Blairs have been running Mr Lincoln but for Some cause are hauling off. Frank while in New York was arranging matters to bring out Grant and has gone to see his venerable Father to fix a programm by which it can be did. This you can depend on. Fremonts friends are working hard. he has just concluded an arrangement to organize a Stock Company of his Mariposa Estate which has just put him in possession of about two & half Millions of dolls the Herald and other papers are [showing?] by their favorable notices of Fremonts chances. That some of the Money has been disbursed Now all I want to say is this. That we in Illinois dont want to be in a hurry in making up our minds about Presidential matters but let this thing ferment and work awhile we will then be in position to do what is best for the country let us hold our Convention and get <hr /> up all the War Spirit and and love of Country we can and the rest will come in good time. I will remain East a couple or three weeks longer. will spend a few days in Washington and if I dont find out how the Political Machine is being run before I leave it will not be my fault. I will go [home?] by Springfield & see you. I hope you wont Think me presumptuous in Making suggestions to men like you who know more than I do. My only excuse is that I have a habit of that sort and cant help it. I assure you that I feel that our Friends at Washington are thinking too much about Presidential matters for the common good. Remember me to the friends about State [House?] Your Friend J.W. Sheffer <hr /> Private J. W. Sheffer New York Aug 13 63 Presidential Candidate File Private Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6c0d52e4b0a5c62f3aff809e27b56017.pdf 14c505c651b852152160586ed5bfb1fa Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Write a friendly response thanking He - Let me sign it <pre> Du Quoin, Perry Co. Ill. </pre> <pre> Aug. 11th 1863 </pre> Gov. Yates: <pre> I am home for a few days on Order. I desire to report to your Excellency that the condition of the 81st Illinois Regiment is healthy in all respects. The men are highly pleased with their officers. True, we have been through bloody carnage; yet our reputation remains untarnished by a single dishonorable action. I have endeavored in all my intercourse with the men to instill into their minds a high sense of honor. True, I have held the office </pre> <hr /> of Chaplain only, but that I regard as a noble & exalted position for a man to occupy. Chaplains will find work enough to perform when they will do their whole duty. Our loved Illinois Shines the brightest in the galaxy of States. This we soldiers all consider is mainly due to your writings & labors in the glorious cause of the Union. Your name will be Renowned & honored as foremost among the first in this mighty Struggle for the life of the nation. <hr /> The Illinois Soldiers are proud of our noble & patriotic Governor as well as of our Generals Grant, Logan & other heroes. You, Sir, must feel a proud Satisfaction of being respected & admired as "the Soldiers friend." While we as true & faithful Soldiers honor & obey our leaders in the field, we do not forget our friends at home. Permit me to Say that your Excellency need never wish to have any prouder or nobler epitaph inscribed on your monument than this of the "Soldiers' friend." And the Soldiers will most assuredly remember their friend <hr /> when they return from the War, those that are permitted to come back to Illinois. Your writings as well as your deeds have shed imperishable tastes upon our beloved State. Not alone in the field have great achievements been made but also at home, immortal fame has been gained by - the loyal, the wise & the good. No name, in my opinion, will be transmitted to (illegible) ages with more honor & glory than that of our Illinois Executive. This I say too, speaking in behalf of the Soldiers of Illinois. Yours truly - W.S. Post Chap. 81st Ill. <hr /> Ans'd Aug 13 - 63 File P. Post Wm. S. Chaplain 81st. Regt Du Quoin Aug 11 1863 Says the condition of the 81st is good the men are highly pleased with their Officers. Says they are proud of their noble & patriotic Governor as well as Genl's Grant & Logan & other heroes & c & c. Col Write a friendly response Governor will sign - S. Recd Ex O. Aug 12 1863 <hr /> 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 2, Folder 8 (August 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 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. S. Post to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516030 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. Write a friendly response thanking He - Let me sign it <pre> Du Quoin, Perry Co. Ill. </pre> <pre> Aug. 11th 1863 </pre> Gov. Yates: <pre> I am home for a few days on Order. I desire to report to your Excellency that the condition of the 81st Illinois Regiment is healthy in all respects. The men are highly pleased with their officers. True, we have been through bloody carnage; yet our reputation remains untarnished by a single dishonorable action. I have endeavored in all my intercourse with the men to instill into their minds a high sense of honor. True, I have held the office </pre> <hr /> of Chaplain only, but that I regard as a noble & exalted position for a man to occupy. Chaplains will find work enough to perform when they will do their whole duty. Our loved Illinois Shines the brightest in the galaxy of States. This we soldiers all consider is mainly due to your writings & labors in the glorious cause of the Union. Your name will be Renowned & honored as foremost among the first in this mighty Struggle for the life of the nation. <hr /> The Illinois Soldiers are proud of our noble & patriotic Governor as well as of our Generals Grant, Logan & other heroes. You, Sir, must feel a proud Satisfaction of being respected & admired as "the Soldiers friend." While we as true & faithful Soldiers honor & obey our leaders in the field, we do not forget our friends at home. Permit me to Say that your Excellency need never wish to have any prouder or nobler epitaph inscribed on your monument than this of the "Soldiers' friend." And the Soldiers will most assuredly remember their friend <hr /> when they return from the War, those that are permitted to come back to Illinois. Your writings as well as your deeds have shed imperishable tastes upon our beloved State. Not alone in the field have great achievements been made but also at home, immortal fame has been gained by - the loyal, the wise & the good. No name, in my opinion, will be transmitted to (illegible) ages with more honor & glory than that of our Illinois Executive. This I say too, speaking in behalf of the Soldiers of Illinois. Yours truly - W.S. Post Chap. 81st Ill. <hr /> Ans'd Aug 13 - 63 File P. Post Wm. S. Chaplain 81st. Regt Du Quoin Aug 11 1863 Says the condition of the 81st is good the men are highly pleased with their Officers. Says they are proud of their noble & patriotic Governor as well as Genl's Grant & Logan & other heroes & c & c. Col Write a friendly response Governor will sign - S. Recd Ex O. Aug 12 1863 <hr /> 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/2f6e1871bc1c0e00876d167539a18ff7.pdf 43b9f796381e23344b421799587a6b21 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre>Pleasant Plains Sang Co. Aug 8/63 </pre> Sir. Yours Containing Notice that Mr. Wm. G. Greene Would pay $200.00 being part of Interest Due from you to B.F. Beekman is received and am Induced to answer the same for two reasons, First, admit the Interest to have been $200.00 on the 1st of July / 63 it certainly would seem to me to be more than that on the 3rd Day of August of / 63 and you Do not do business that way yourself neither would you allow others to Do it for you. (Secondly) You seem to think in the close of your-note that I am Disposed to Impose upon you if I had the powers - I am Very Sorry that you should thus conclude for I know it is not my will or inclination. But sir - I hold it good that men should always Do right and we ask for nothing but our own. and Mr. Green received the same notice <hr /> that you Did and sent me a check by mail for only $200.00 Which I credited in part payment of Interest only and I suppose he said proper to Inform you thus that Led you to your conclusions and Furthermore Mr Green's evading the 2% I would not suppose would be any apology for you or that it should be the means of your censuring me, thus. Now sir, Green and Beekman originally agreed to pay the 12% you signed the notes for- the reason that your name is thereunto appended Beekman still agrees to pay it. Green seeks to evade it and no Doubt has thus reported to you. Now you can all get clear of Paying it By Law I know neither Do we intend to try to enforce the collection of the 2% By Law but we Do think we are entitled to it by the contract and will receive it as a great favor if you with the balance will come out and either refuse to pay it or walk up to the point and meet us fairly and further- <hr /> more if We Do not get the 2% Extra we certainly shall enforce the collection of the Notes with the Legal rate of Interest as soon as We shall Deem it proper I regret that Mr. Green should take the course towards me that he Does in misrepresenting my acts when some of them towards you have been under his knowledge and Instructions but I have Lived long enough to know that we frequently Soon (learn?) are (illegible) unconscious of it at the time And you to may yet Live to Learn that such is the case. Act as Duty may Dictate to you relative to answering this Note But I would take it as a favor would you Do so. I shall try to meet the parties at 11 may. Beekmans on the 18th to finally settle this 2% one way or the other when I Would Like to have your Decision to. You can Inform them and they can act for you Mr. Green has not yet paid the money nor give any notice to me <pre> Your Very Respectfully </pre> <pre> James W. Beekman </pre> Hon Richard Yates <hr /> Beakman of Pleasant Plains 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 2, Folder 8 (August 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 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 James W. Beekman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08- XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516029 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. <pre>Pleasant Plains Sang Co. Aug 8/63 </pre> Sir. Yours Containing Notice that Mr. Wm. G. Greene Would pay $200.00 being part of Interest Due from you to B.F. Beekman is received and am Induced to answer the same for two reasons, First, admit the Interest to have been $200.00 on the 1st of July / 63 it certainly would seem to me to be more than that on the 3rd Day of August of / 63 and you Do not do business that way yourself neither would you allow others to Do it for you. (Secondly) You seem to think in the close of your-note that I am Disposed to Impose upon you if I had the powers - I am Very Sorry that you should thus conclude for I know it is not my will or inclination. But sir - I hold it good that men should always Do right and we ask for nothing but our own. and Mr. Green received the same notice <hr /> that you Did and sent me a check by mail for only $200.00 Which I credited in part payment of Interest only and I suppose he said proper to Inform you thus that Led you to your conclusions and Furthermore Mr Green's evading the 2% I would not suppose would be any apology for you or that it should be the means of your censuring me, thus. Now sir, Green and Beekman originally agreed to pay the 12% you signed the notes for- the reason that your name is thereunto appended Beekman still agrees to pay it. Green seeks to evade it and no Doubt has thus reported to you. Now you can all get clear of Paying it By Law I know neither Do we intend to try to enforce the collection of the 2% By Law but we Do think we are entitled to it by the contract and will receive it as a great favor if you with the balance will come out and either refuse to pay it or walk up to the point and meet us fairly and further- <hr /> more if We Do not get the 2% Extra we certainly shall enforce the collection of the Notes with the Legal rate of Interest as soon as We shall Deem it proper I regret that Mr. Green should take the course towards me that he Does in misrepresenting my acts when some of them towards you have been under his knowledge and Instructions but I have Lived long enough to know that we frequently Soon (learn?) are (illegible) unconscious of it at the time And you to may yet Live to Learn that such is the case. Act as Duty may Dictate to you relative to answering this Note But I would take it as a favor would you Do so. I shall try to meet the parties at 11 may. Beekmans on the 18th to finally settle this 2% one way or the other when I Would Like to have your Decision to. You can Inform them and they can act for you Mr. Green has not yet paid the money nor give any notice to me <pre> Your Very Respectfully </pre> <pre> James W. Beekman </pre> Hon Richard Yates <hr /> Beakman of Pleasant Plains 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/28eb40ec803a32153e666b68694c7992.pdf 66ef999ea0062a6ae84c847b9b954237 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Boston Aug 5th 1863 My Dear Friend; I am pleased and thankful that you remember me, as is proved by you sending to me occasionally, speeches and public documents, issued by you- I cannot tell you how pleased I have been, with all your course, as Governor since this war began. Your acts and your language, have been the acts and language of a man up to the occasion, in appreciation of the times, in faith, fortitude and Christian heroism_ God bless you, my Dear friend, for all you have said and done, and for the toil and hardship, and trial, to me unknown, which you must have endured, thus to serve your country. I thank you for the Love you have avowed for New England, and I assure you it would all but break our hearts, not to be [illegible] in repaid by our [illegible] Co-workers of the West. We reciprocate the affection of all who love us in the Valley of the Mississippi, and we of New Hampshire are as proud of the glory you have won around Vicksburg, and elsewhere, as we should be, if Grant and his soldiers were all eastern men. I am impatient that I do not do more for my Country owing these times. It is true that I have the satisfaction of having tendered my resignation, as Naval officer at Boston, to this [Lincoln?] written ten days after Sumpter was attacked, for any other place of more active duty he would give me, and though he had us employment,which he chose to set me about, I have the feeling that I help the Govt. somewhat in the Revenue Department, yet I am sorry it did not fall to my lot to suffer more and hazard more, personally for my country in these times. [Little?] I have not shirked duty, and the Lord's will be done_ Again I signify my approval and my sympathy, in regard to the sentiments of Confidence in our cause and faith in God & Man, which you have so nobly avowed, May God spare you & defend you, and make you the means of encouraging the weak and feeble minded in all parts of the land_ My wife bids me to give her love to Richard Yates_ She would perhaps [chide?] me, if she knew of my literal [performance?] of her regrets_ I know she wishes to be as kindly remembered to Mrs. Yates in which I join, and remain - Your aff. friend Amos Luck <hr /> File Private Luck Amos ________ Boston August 5 1863 ____________________ Thanks the Governor for sending him speeches and public documents- Compliments the Governor very highly for the course he has taken since the war began - for the love he has avowed for New England - &c&c _______________________________________________ <pre>File Private </pre> _________________ Rec ExO August 11th 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 8 (August 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 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 Amos Luck to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516028 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. Boston Aug 5th 1863 My Dear Friend; I am pleased and thankful that you remember me, as is proved by you sending to me occasionally, speeches and public documents, issued by you- I cannot tell you how pleased I have been, with all your course, as Governor since this war began. Your acts and your language, have been the acts and language of a man up to the occasion, in appreciation of the times, in faith, fortitude and Christian heroism_ God bless you, my Dear friend, for all you have said and done, and for the toil and hardship, and trial, to me unknown, which you must have endured, thus to serve your country. I thank you for the Love you have avowed for New England, and I assure you it would all but break our hearts, not to be [illegible] in repaid by our [illegible] Co-workers of the West. We reciprocate the affection of all who love us in the Valley of the Mississippi, and we of New Hampshire are as proud of the glory you have won around Vicksburg, and elsewhere, as we should be, if Grant and his soldiers were all eastern men. I am impatient that I do not do more for my Country owing these times. It is true that I have the satisfaction of having tendered my resignation, as Naval officer at Boston, to this [Lincoln?] written ten days after Sumpter was attacked, for any other place of more active duty he would give me, and though he had us employment,which he chose to set me about, I have the feeling that I help the Govt. somewhat in the Revenue Department, yet I am sorry it did not fall to my lot to suffer more and hazard more, personally for my country in these times. [Little?] I have not shirked duty, and the Lord's will be done_ Again I signify my approval and my sympathy, in regard to the sentiments of Confidence in our cause and faith in God & Man, which you have so nobly avowed, May God spare you & defend you, and make you the means of encouraging the weak and feeble minded in all parts of the land_ My wife bids me to give her love to Richard Yates_ She would perhaps [chide?] me, if she knew of my literal [performance?] of her regrets_ I know she wishes to be as kindly remembered to Mrs. Yates in which I join, and remain - Your aff. friend Amos Luck <hr /> File Private Luck Amos ________ Boston August 5 1863 ____________________ Thanks the Governor for sending him speeches and public documents- Compliments the Governor very highly for the course he has taken since the war began - for the love he has avowed for New England - &c&c _______________________________________________ <pre>File Private </pre> _________________ Rec ExO August 11th 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/fcdc0c3f0f9aa46212316ffe26ff088c.pdf 65c18f7d8a1a9d737b8b1dcce5f783e0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Friendsville, Ills Wabash County August 4th 1863 Hon Jesse K Dubois Springfield Dear Sir Since the Raid on [Olny?] on the night of the of the 21 [illegible] the Southern Sympathisers Seem bent on mischief, they are organizing into Military Companies and meeting for drill every week openly and above board - a company meets every Saturday on Suckers Prairie Lawrence County, they may understand they intend to resist the draft unless some Copperhead Judge pronounce it Constitutional No Judge it does appear to me our State Executive should take some steps to [break?] up this den of traitors. If nothing else why not distribute some arms amongst the Union men. Our League is over 100 Strong all true men but have no arms. In the county we number at Least 400 and as many more who are right on the union question. We have take an [illegible] [illegible] of small arms at Vicksburg & else where lately & I should think arrangements might be made with the federal authorities to have arms distributed among loyal men in the north & Especially in [Egypt?] I would Suggest that a few hundred you [illegible] be sent to Mr. T. J. Shannon or J T [Japress?] at Mt Carmel for distribution in some form I think that itself would be sufficient to deter them from any overt acts. I hope His Excellency Gov. Yates will adopt some prompt measures to arrest this growing evil. If these Companys are allowed to go ahead unmolested others will organized in a short time. Indeed I have already heard that an other Company is to be organized in our County in [illegible] [illegible] immediately there is not a loyal man amongst them such men with arms in their hands are certainly dangerous in times like these especially when they are so badly disaffected towards the State and federal authorities. I write to you on this subject as you are better acquainted with the locality as well as the [Benpas?] material & can give the Governor a correct understanding of both. Yours for Union & Freedom Wm R Wilkinson <hr /> Answer Fully & show me answer & file "Rebellion" <hr /> [illegible] Aug 20 - 63. Revolution (separate [illegible] Friendsville Ill August 4 63. Since the raid on Olney the Copper heads seem bent on mischief. they are organizing and drilling openly above board. thinks the State Executive should take some steps to break up these dens of traitors. if nothing else but to distribute arms to the Union men. Thinks the Governor should draft some prompt measures to arrest the growing evil. <hr /> "Answer fully & show Governor answer & file "Rebellion" <hr /> Recd Ex O Aug 18 1893 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 2, Folder 8 (August 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 William R. Wilkinson to Jesse K. Dubois Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516027 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. Friendsville, Ills Wabash County August 4th 1863 Hon Jesse K Dubois Springfield Dear Sir Since the Raid on [Olny?] on the night of the of the 21 [illegible] the Southern Sympathisers Seem bent on mischief, they are organizing into Military Companies and meeting for drill every week openly and above board - a company meets every Saturday on Suckers Prairie Lawrence County, they may understand they intend to resist the draft unless some Copperhead Judge pronounce it Constitutional No Judge it does appear to me our State Executive should take some steps to [break?] up this den of traitors. If nothing else why not distribute some arms amongst the Union men. Our League is over 100 Strong all true men but have no arms. In the county we number at Least 400 and as many more who are right on the union question. We have take an [illegible] [illegible] of small arms at Vicksburg & else where lately & I should think arrangements might be made with the federal authorities to have arms distributed among loyal men in the north & Especially in [Egypt?] I would Suggest that a few hundred you [illegible] be sent to Mr. T. J. Shannon or J T [Japress?] at Mt Carmel for distribution in some form I think that itself would be sufficient to deter them from any overt acts. I hope His Excellency Gov. Yates will adopt some prompt measures to arrest this growing evil. If these Companys are allowed to go ahead unmolested others will organized in a short time. Indeed I have already heard that an other Company is to be organized in our County in [illegible] [illegible] immediately there is not a loyal man amongst them such men with arms in their hands are certainly dangerous in times like these especially when they are so badly disaffected towards the State and federal authorities. I write to you on this subject as you are better acquainted with the locality as well as the [Benpas?] material & can give the Governor a correct understanding of both. Yours for Union & Freedom Wm R Wilkinson <hr /> Answer Fully & show me answer & file "Rebellion" <hr /> [illegible] Aug 20 - 63. Revolution (separate [illegible] Friendsville Ill August 4 63. Since the raid on Olney the Copper heads seem bent on mischief. they are organizing and drilling openly above board. thinks the State Executive should take some steps to break up these dens of traitors. if nothing else but to distribute arms to the Union men. Thinks the Governor should draft some prompt measures to arrest the growing evil. <hr /> "Answer fully & show Governor answer & file "Rebellion" <hr /> Recd Ex O Aug 18 1893 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/7aa7970bfdc863bb50058f60671d6dff.pdf b1b2d74ceaa7ad4aa8944417ab85533f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington City Aug 3rd 1863 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Dear Sir The Assistant Secretary to the Interior has decided against the claim of Illinois. I am not disappointed in the decision for reasons which I shall hereafter explain to you and have prayed an appeal to the President, which I think he is bound to sustain. I have his (the Presidents) opinion in writing, given a day or two after I arrived here, saying the law in his judgment, is with the State. The decision of Judge Otto I do not regard as nonsensable, and shall proceed at once to serve it. But a half an hour ago a copy of it was placed in my hands when I saw it for the first time. Yours respectfully, J.N. Morris <hr /> Gov Lile Nl I.W. Morris Hon J.N. Washington Aug 3 1863 The Assistant Secretary of the Interior has decided against the claims of Illinois - has made an appeal to the President which he thinks he is bound to sustain - has the Presidents opinion in writing, saying the law in his judgment, is with the State. 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 2, Folder 8 (August 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 Isaac N. Morris to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516026 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. Washington City Aug 3rd 1863 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Dear Sir The Assistant Secretary to the Interior has decided against the claim of Illinois. I am not disappointed in the decision for reasons which I shall hereafter explain to you and have prayed an appeal to the President, which I think he is bound to sustain. I have his (the Presidents) opinion in writing, given a day or two after I arrived here, saying the law in his judgment, is with the State. The decision of Judge Otto I do not regard as nonsensable, and shall proceed at once to serve it. But a half an hour ago a copy of it was placed in my hands when I saw it for the first time. Yours respectfully, I. N. Morris <hr /> Gov File Nl Morris Hon I. N. Washington Aug 3 1863 The Assistant Secretary of the Interior has decided against the claims of Illinois - has made an appeal to the President which he thinks he is bound to sustain - has the Presidents opinion in writing, saying the law in his judgment, is with the State. File Recd ExO.  Sept 14th 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/c35200f680bb1a0029b72fd449f0f3e4.pdf 38855f67c5b99db5aab83ff0269037b3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago August 3/63 His Excellency Gov Rich d Yates Dear Sir You will remember perhaps that I mentioned a matter to you concerning the "New York Illustrated News?" I have since corresponded with the parties controlling that paper, and learn that the project of engraving your portrait accompanying it with a written biography of yourself, could be advantageously accomplished. <pre> My friend Mr Phillips who was their former editor has </pre> engaged to write the Biography, and to introduce such suggestions as you might make relative to a future political programme. By our arrangement the letter/[illegible] of this office is already secured-and without cost- the engraving of the portrait by a competent artist will cost $100. I am disposed to think that this would be a hundred dollars well spent, and I submit it to your consideration. Mr Church will explain to you in detail the status of the project. We should like to have at your earliest convenience such biographical hints as Mr Phillips can use to advantage. If this meets your [illegible], I should like to send the picture and manuscript in to New York at once. I think that from the acquaintance <hr /> you already have with me, you will be disposed to rely on me in whatever I do in this matter trusting to my ability and discretion. Hoping to hear from you at once. I am truly yours, John Artrobus PS. <pre> The advantage I obtain from this </pre> affair is the advantage that an artist obtains from the wide and marked circulation of a meritorious work.._ A 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 2, Folder 8 (August 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 John Antrobus to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516025 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. Chicago August 3/63 His Excellency Gov Rich d Yates Dear Sir You will remember perhaps that I mentioned a matter to you concerning the "New York Illustrated News?" I have since corresponded with the parties controlling that paper, and learn that the project of engraving your portrait accompanying it with a written biography of yourself, could be advantageously accomplished. <pre> My friend Mr Phillips who was their former editor has </pre> engaged to write the Biography, and to introduce such suggestions as you might make relative to a future political programme. By our arrangement the letter/[illegible] of this office is already secured-and without cost- the engraving of the portrait by a competent artist will cost $100. I am disposed to think that this would be a hundred dollars well spent, and I submit it to your consideration. Mr Church will explain to you in detail the status of the project. We should like to have at your earliest convenience such biographical hints as Mr Phillips can use to advantage. If this meets your [illegible], I should like to send the picture and manuscript in to New York at once. I think that from the acquaintance <hr /> you already have with me, you will be disposed to rely on me in whatever I do in this matter trusting to my ability and discretion. Hoping to hear from you at once. I am truly yours, John Artrobus PS. <pre> The advantage I obtain from this </pre> affair is the advantage that an artist obtains from the wide and marked circulation of a meritorious work.._ A 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/f607b85f4485c706cbdd32f65b4b6fec.pdf 72aeb5db0826ab93251c507688bba5dc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield July 30th 1863 Surgeon in Charge Hospital. Jefferson Barracks Saint Louis MO Sir: If not uncomfortable with the interests of the service, I would feel obliged by your granting a furlough to Corporal Chas W. Andrus. Co. B. 33rd Ills Vols. in order that he may be taken care of by his parents. He is a faithful soldier and will report himself in proper time to his regiment. Most Respectfully, Your obed't servt. Rich Yates Governor <hr /> U.S. Genl Hospl, Jefferson Barracks Augt 3. 1863 In reply to the within I have the honor to state that we are allowed to furlough 5 per cent of the soldiers sick in hospital. This number has already been exhausted + there can be no more given until our numbers increase or some of those away return. Corpl Andrus' case shall have due consideration - Very Respectfully your obt. svt. Jno. F Randolph, Surg USA in charge Recd Ex O. 10th Aug 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 7 (July 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 Richard Yates to John F. Randolph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516024 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. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield July 30th 1863 Surgeon in Charge Hospital. Jefferson Barracks Saint Louis MO Sir: If not uncomfortable with the interests of the service, I would feel obliged by your granting a furlough to Corporal Chas W. Andrus. Co. B. 33rd Ills Vols. in order that he may be taken care of by his parents. He is a faithful soldier and will report himself in proper time to his regiment. Most Respectfully, Your obed't servt. Rich Yates Governor <hr /> U.S. Genl Hospl, Jefferson Barracks Augt 3. 1863 In reply to the within I have the honor to state that we are allowed to furlough 5 per cent of the soldiers sick in hospital. This number has already been exhausted + there can be no more given until our numbers increase or some of those away return. Corpl Andrus' case shall have due consideration - Very Respectfully your obt. svt. Jno. F Randolph, Surg USA in charge Recd Ex O. 10th Aug 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/5305bab95a6c9368adb3d769c251ed5d.pdf d804b7a6b17173af08de6d13546c5bc2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Shelbyville Ills July 30th 1863. To his Excellency, Richard Yates Gov of Ills Sir, I have learned through a letter that there is an intention to have certain prominent gentlemen in this State arrested, among whom are named Hon Anthony Thornton of this County. Now knowing the gentleman as I do and being an intimate acquaintance I would beg that you use your influence to stop the <hr /> proceeding as against him at least. he having to my certain knowledge for the last several months worked with all his influence to keep peace at home and keep down all disturbance---and for the people to obey all laws---and knowing too that in case he should be arrested and taken away that it would cause immediate and great disturbance and the people of this district are much attached to him and he wields a great influence---and they being easily excited would at once raise a disturbance which would not doubt take a great armed <hr /> force to quell. it is stated that he is a Commander in a secret military organization. This cannot be true for I know that he denounces secret military organization on all occasion. You know me well enough to know that I would not intercede for a man who is an enemy to his country's cause and not a true Union man Therefore let me beg that you use your influence in this case in Mr. Thornton's favor. It may be that the story is all a hoax about the intention to arrest him, but for fear there should be such a <hr /> thing done, I write this to prevent trouble. I am sir your obedient servant Thomas W. Harris <hr /> File H. Harris Thos W. Shelbyville July 30th 1863. Has learned that it is the intention of the Government to have certain prominent men in this State arrested, among whom are named Anthony Thornton. Wishes the Governor to stop the proceedings against him. he has worked for several months to keep peace at home---and knows his arrest will cause trouble---&c Recd Ex O. Aug 1 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 7 (July 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 5 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 Thomas W. Harris to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516023 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. Shelbyville Ills July 30th 1863. To his Excellency, Richard Yates Gov of Ills Sir, I have learned through a letter that there is an intention to have certain prominent gentlemen in this State arrested, among whom are named Hon Anthony Thornton of this County. Now knowing the gentleman as I do and being an intimate acquaintance I would beg that you use your influence to stop the <hr /> proceeding as against him at least. he having to my certain knowledge for the last several months worked with all his influence to keep peace at home and keep down all disturbance---and for the people to obey all laws---and knowing too that in case he should be arrested and taken away that it would cause immediate and great disturbance and the people of this district are much attached to him and he wields a great influence---and they being easily excited would at once raise a disturbance which would not doubt take a great armed <hr /> force to quell. it is stated that he is a Commander in a secret military organization. This cannot be true for I know that he denounces secret military organization on all occasion. You know me well enough to know that I would not intercede for a man who is an enemy to his country's cause and not a true Union man Therefore let me beg that you use your influence in this case in Mr. Thornton's favor. It may be that the story is all a hoax about the intention to arrest him, but for fear there should be such a <hr /> thing done, I write this to prevent trouble. I am sir your obedient servant Thomas W. Harris <hr /> File H. Harris Thos W. Shelbyville July 30th 1863. Has learned that it is the intention of the Government to have certain prominent men in this State arrested, among whom are named Anthony Thornton. Wishes the Governor to stop the proceedings against him. he has worked for several months to keep peace at home---and knows his arrest will cause trouble---&c Recd Ex O. Aug 1 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/863cae106464656a148a496d0689db97.pdf 0e4b81abf6d3b52d42d03a22ce46bc28 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Sherman Miss July 28th 1863 Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Enclosed you will find a letter I received from a brother in law of mine at Franklin PO Morgan Co Ill I have been insulted by this coperhed trator several times and would like something should be done to stop his mouth. I am Governor Your Most Obdt Servt Charles E. Banes priv Co "A" 40th Regt Ills vols <hr /> File B - Banes Chas E. Camp Sherman July 28 1863. Encloses a letter from his Copperhed brother in law - living in Morgan County Illinois. Recd Ex O. Aug 19 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 7 (July 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 Charles E. Banes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516022 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. Camp Sherman Miss July 28th 1863 Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Enclosed you will find a letter I received from a brother in law of mine at Franklin PO Morgan Co Ill I have been insulted by this coperhed trator several times and would like something should be done to stop his mouth. I am Governor Your Most Obdt Servt Charles E. Banes priv Co "A" 40th Regt Ills vols <hr /> File B - Banes Chas E. Camp Sherman July 28 1863. Encloses a letter from his Copperhed brother in law - living in Morgan County Illinois. Recd Ex O. Aug 19 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/9851e53bbd5d242481b05422228cfb01.pdf e426058e716eb04b8844f5dba0ba24fb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. La Salle July 22nd 1863 To his Exellency Gov Yates Or Adj Gen Fuller Dear Sir's At the instance of the Union league of this place I write you for the purpose of asking you upon what terms we could have armes, in the event of our forming one or more independant cos for home protection. we are in the midst of an Irish Copperhead influence, that is menaceing us, and the strongest grounds of aprehension exist. If any attempt to draft is made, trouble is inevitable, we think. You will please forward the direct information at once and oblige the union league O N Adams Cor Secretary PS. I address both of you having reason to believe the Gov absent. Mr John Forbes an old Scotchman formerly of Putnam Co. request me to say to the Gov with above he is well aquainted <hr /> to send him a Musket to protect himself with, as he feels that he is much exposed, and will be the especial object of revenge. he has lost 3 sons in the service of his Contry, and has one left who is a criple for [him?] also cripled in the service O. N. Adams Ans Aug. 3. 63 File Adams O H. La Salle July 22 1863. Wishes to know on what terms the Union League can draw arms from the State, for the protection of themselves & their citizens. Recd Ex O. July 25 63 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 2, Folder 7 (July 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 O. N. Adams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516021 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. La Salle July 22nd 1863 To his Exellency Gov Yates Or Adj Gen Fuller Dear Sir's At the instance of the Union league of this place I write you for the purpose of asking you upon what terms we could have armes, in the event of our forming one or more independant cos for home protection. we are in the midst of an Irish Copperhead influence, that is menaceing us, and the strongest grounds of aprehension exist. If any attempt to draft is made, trouble is inevitable, we think. You will please forward the direct information at once and oblige the union league O N Adams Cor Secretary PS. I address both of you having reason to believe the Gov absent. Mr John Forbes an old Scotchman formerly of Putnam Co. request me to say to the Gov with above he is well aquainted <hr /> to send him a Musket to protect himself with, as he feels that he is much exposed, and will be the especial object of revenge. he has lost 3 sons in the service of his Contry, and has one left who is a criple for [him?] also cripled in the service O. N. Adams Ans Aug. 3. 63 File Adams O H. La Salle July 22 1863. Wishes to know on what terms the Union League can draw arms from the State, for the protection of themselves & their citizens. Recd Ex O. July 25 63 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. 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