265 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c5a51bd77579731dfcf935f7d4ff21f0.pdf c3960a6b30304ecc109d9c3798e86336 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private Office of the Daily Tribune. Chicago, Feb 18 1863. Gov Yates Dr Sir The Congressional apportionment bill is awful. It knocks us out of a member in this county and gives us but five districts in the state—though the popular vote may be Republican by 10,000. If it be not too late I do hope you will withhold your signature and veto it. In our co. it detaches our strongest Republican townships and the 5th and 6th wards and throws them into the Dupage district <hr /> & leaves all the remainder of the county in the hands of the copperheads It cuts off territory that gives 2,400 Rep maj. You see the effect. Our Senator Ward did not do his duty on this bill. There is a private but a bad reason for it. Our folks feel terribly chagrined and the copperheads are exultant over the cong. apportionment. Do knock it over the head, if not too late Yours Truly J. Medill <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Ills 17 Sept 1862 Col A C Fuller Adjt. Genl. Sir: You will please issue an order on the Engineer in chief requiring him to send some one to Shawnee town (where he will report to Col Whiting) for the purpose of repairing arms. <hr /> Private J. Medill Chicago Feby 18/63. Don't want Governor to sign Apportionm't Bill. Legisl. Answer Have not yet signed but File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 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 Joseph Medill to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503656 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private Office of the Daily Tribune. Chicago, Feb 18 1863. Gov Yates Dr Sir The Congressional apportionment bill is awful. It knocks us out of a member in this county and gives us but five districts in the state—though the popular vote may be Republican by 10,000. If it be not too late I do hope you will withhold your signature and veto it. In our co. it detaches our strongest Republican townships and the 5th and 6th wards and throws them into the Dupage district <hr /> & leaves all the remainder of the county in the hands of the copperheads It cuts off territory that gives 2,400 Rep maj. You see the effect. Our Senator Ward did not do his duty on this bill. There is a private but a bad reason for it. Our folks feel terribly chagrined and the copperheads are exultant over the cong. apportionment. Do knock it over the head, if not too late Yours Truly J. Medill <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Ills 17 Sept 1862 Col A C Fuller Adjt. Genl. Sir: You will please issue an order on the Engineer in chief requiring him to send some one to Shawnee town (where he will report to Col Whiting) for the purpose of repairing arms. <hr /> Private J. Medill Chicago Feby 18/63. Don't want Governor to sign Apportionm't Bill. Legisl. Answer Have not yet signed but File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1c096435e346ab9a0c485b7b4e642c28.pdf e6ff142fab41088df0795a9e73de179f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Feby 18, 1863 My dear daughter I picked up a paper to see the news but some body came in, and all I got to see was the within piece on Lula. It made me cry twice and I send it to you because I want you to be like "Lula" Dear daughter, give my love to Ma & Dickey & all and accept "Lula" as my valentine. <hr /> I will be at home before I start East. Your affectionate Pa Richd Yates <hr /> 1863 The "Lula" letter. Reminds me of dear Dorothy & Katharine Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 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 Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503657 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Feby 18, 1863 My dear daughter I picked up a paper to see the news but some body came in, and all I got to see was the within piece on Lula. It made me cry twice and I send it to you because I want you to be like "Lula" Dear daughter, give my love to Ma & Dickey & all and accept "Lula" as my valentine. <hr /> I will be at home before I start East. Your affectionate Pa Richd Yates <hr /> 1863 The "Lula" letter. Reminds me of dear Dorothy & Katharine 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/18917b9dba2a2f453f81c08718e17343.pdf f5d2550367563f43fda952a5769c14d6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of the Illinois State Agricultural Society. Springfield, Feby 18th 1863. Sir Mr. P. H. Ferris and J. F. Sumner of Galesburg Illinois are loyal citizens who desire to visit their friends in the Army South. Your Excellency may be assured they are prudent and will not abuse any privilege which may be extended to them in connection with the purposes of their visit. Very respectfully Your Obt Servt. John P. Reynolds His Excellency Gov. Richard Yates Springfield, Ills <hr /> Done Feby 18 - 63 Done Feby 18 1863. John P Reynolds Springfield Febry 18th 1863. Mr Ferris & Sumner desire to visit their friends in the south, and desires the Gov to assist them on accomplishg their purpose. visit 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 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 John P. Reynolds to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503658 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of the Illinois State Agricultural Society. Springfield, Feby 18th 1863. Sir Mr. P. H. Ferris and J. F. Sumner of Galesburg Illinois are loyal citizens who desire to visit their friends in the Army South. Your Excellency may be assured they are prudent and will not abuse any privilege which may be extended to them in connection with the purposes of their visit. Very respectfully Your Obt Servt. John P. Reynolds His Excellency Gov. Richard Yates Springfield, Ills <hr /> Done Feby 18 - 63 Done Feby 18 1863. John P Reynolds Springfield Febry 18th 1863. Mr Ferris & Sumner desire to visit their friends in the south, and desires the Gov to assist them on accomplishg their purpose. visit 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/6c1b4001fa267f45bc94e9701f80e500.pdf f55fbec4f87c1ad7aea77db04c02f5cd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cincinnati Feb 18/63 Gov Yeats Springfield Ill Dear Sir I herewith enclose you a Pamplet on the present Crisis to which I would call your attention. It was written and taken to the press in Nov last but owing to the bad health of the Authur - who has been lying seriously ill for many weeks - its publication has been delayed Much beyond the time that it should have made its appearance As the Author is now Convalescent with a fair prospect of recovery he would like to make arrangments to give it an extensive Circulation <hr /> especially throughout the disloyal portions of the west. He would Call your attention particularly to the Apendix & if the views therein advocated harmonise with your own Sentiments - in the main - he would be pleased to have your endorsement of the work for his Circular As the Author was unable to Correct all the proof which had to be left to the printers it contains Some Typographical errors, which will be corrected in Subsequent issues Most Respectfully Your Obet Sevrt L.M. Smith for S.[Sumy?] Kelly <hr /> P.S. I will send you two Copies one of which you will please send to the best Republican paper in your place with a request that - it noticed - they will forward me a copy L M S for K <hr /> L.M. Smith Cincinnati Feb 18th 1863 Accompanying a pamplet on the present crisis. If views please Governor would like to have Gov's endorsement. M L I have not seen pamphlet Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 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 L. M. Smith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503659 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cincinnati Feb 18/63 Gov Yeats Springfield Ill Dear Sir I herewith enclose you a Pamplet on the present Crisis to which I would call your attention. It was written and taken to the press in Nov last but owing to the bad health of the Authur - who has been lying seriously ill for many weeks - its publication has been delayed Much beyond the time that it should have made its appearance As the Author is now Convalescent with a fair prospect of recovery he would like to make arrangments to give it an extensive Circulation <hr /> especially throughout the disloyal portions of the west. He would Call your attention particularly to the Apendix & if the views therein advocated harmonise with your own Sentiments - in the main - he would be pleased to have your endorsement of the work for his Circular As the Author was unable to Correct all the proof which had to be left to the printers it contains Some Typographical errors, which will be corrected in Subsequent issues Most Respectfully Your Obet Sevrt L.M. Smith for S.[Sumy?] Kelly <hr /> P.S. I will send you two Copies one of which you will please send to the best Republican paper in your place with a request that - it noticed - they will forward me a copy L M S for K <hr /> L.M. Smith Cincinnati Feb 18th 1863 Accompanying a pamplet on the present crisis. If views please Governor would like to have Gov's endorsement. M L I have not seen pamphlet 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/5be381e3ed57e7094909824b613ac1d6.pdf 8f8454aec5071b17915c24d747c4664f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bath Mason Co Ills Febry 18th 1863 Gov R Yates Respected Sir At the request of Mrs. Candace Young I write to ask your recommendation & influence if consistent with your views to a situation as Nurses in some Hospital in connection with the Army for herself and Husband. Her husband Mr. Samuel Young is now orderly sergeant in compy. D. 85th Reg. Ills Vols now stationed at Nashville Tenn. from an acquaintance with the parties for 10 or 15 years and my knowledge of their competency as nurses I can safely recommend them to you as fully qualified for any situation in connection with Hospitals as nurses. Young would make an excellent Steward. he is religious sober and industrious. if this meets your approval, you will please forward to me any recommendation you are willing to make. Very Respectfully your obedient Servant H. O'Neal <hr /> H. O'Neal Bath ---Mason Co---Feb 18th/63 Recommends Mrs. Candace Young and husband as nurses in some hospital. Her husband is now Orderly Sergt in Co. D 85th Reg. Ansd Feb 27 [Shortly?] Write & forward some sort of recommendation---to D. H. O'Neil Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 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 H. O'Neal to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503660 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bath Mason Co Ills Febry 18th 1863 Gov R Yates Respected Sir At the request of Mrs. Candace Young I write to ask your recommendation & influence if consistent with your views to a situation as Nurses in some Hospital in connection with the Army for herself and Husband. Her husband Mr. Samuel Young is now orderly sergeant in compy. D. 85th Reg. Ills Vols now stationed at Nashville Tenn. from an acquaintance with the parties for 10 or 15 years and my knowledge of their competency as nurses I can safely recommend them to you as fully qualified for any situation in connection with Hospitals as nurses. Young would make an excellent Steward. he is religious sober and industrious. if this meets your approval, you will please forward to me any recommendation you are willing to make. Very Respectfully your obedient Servant H. O'Neal <hr /> H. O'Neal Bath ---Mason Co---Feb 18th/63 Recommends Mrs. Candace Young and husband as nurses in some hospital. Her husband is now Orderly Sergt in Co. D 85th Reg. Ansd Feb 27 [Shortly?] Write & forward some sort of recommendation---to D. H. O'Neil 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/7a03fc58b1267e9a8787cd4c04106156.pdf 3c835831ad56887d3100ff9180561e61 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Milwaukee Feb 19 63 Dear Governor. In Order that young Norton may be a member of my staff & draw his pay he must be commissioned as Lieutenant in some regiment & Company. A commission at large carries with it no recognition from the Govt & the holder of it gets no pay [nor rank?] in the public service - Will you not do me the kindness to give young Norton an appointment as Lieutenant in one of the Illinois regiments -? In the 20th regiment which was raised in his section of the State there are several vacancies. One of them I ask for him - I am very sure the Col. of the 20th (Marsh) would willingly consent to his appt for such a purpose. <pre>I regret that I could not stop to see you as I passed through Springfield but I shall go [down?] for the purpose in a few days, as soon as I can </pre> <hr /> clear off the business which has accumulated in my office during my absence. I heartily sympathize with you in the difficult position you have occupied during the last session of the Legislature but I am firm in the belief that every thing will yet come right. We need in Washington what you can well imagine but what I fear we shall not obtain. We must do the best we can without it but it is saddening & discouraging to all true friends of the Government. I will endeavor to have a long talk with you before the end of the month very truly Your fd Jno Pope Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills. <hr /> Major Gen John Pope Kankakee Ills July 19, 63 Desires the Gov to give young Norton a commission in some of the Ill Regts so that he can hold his position on his staff. Regrets that he has not time to call and have a talk with the Gov. Private A.G. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Pope to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508001 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Milwaukee Feb 19 63 Dear Governor. In Order that young Norton may be a member of my staff & draw his pay he must be commissioned as Lieutenant in some regiment & Company. A commission at large carries with it no recognition from the Govt & the holder of it gets no pay [nor rank?] in the public service - Will you not do me the kindness to give young Norton an appointment as Lieutenant in one of the Illinois regiments -? In the 20th regiment which was raised in his section of the State there are several vacancies. One of them I ask for him - I am very sure the Col. of the 20th (Marsh) would willingly consent to his appt for such a purpose. <pre>I regret that I could not stop to see you as I passed through Springfield but I shall go [down?] for the purpose in a few days, as soon as I can </pre> <hr /> clear off the business which has accumulated in my office during my absence. I heartily sympathize with you in the difficult position you have occupied during the last session of the Legislature but I am firm in the belief that every thing will yet come right. We need in Washington what you can well imagine but what I fear we shall not obtain. We must do the best we can without it but it is saddening & discouraging to all true friends of the Government. I will endeavor to have a long talk with you before the end of the month very truly Your fd Jno Pope Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills. <hr /> Major Gen John Pope Kankakee Ills July 19, 63 Desires the Gov to give young Norton a commission in some of the Ill Regts so that he can hold his position on his staff. Regrets that he has not time to call and have a talk with the Gov. Private A.G. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5f81843ab12f3a9dcb9564ed4e708240.pdf 66349525719a735fc028cfb92664b209 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. Moro to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508002 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/302e299cdef1ce8f05810bd73477facf.pdf 78c86115fff2518088da08e128375b79 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A.B. Morrison to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508003 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e75c71fd52b3ebb2faa7d56e9f7a2634.pdf a81a8c3b78b7eb04a64fac3c3b870d26 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob Rich to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508004 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9820626d6687e0f2009c527dce7a73bf.pdf b02c5d5667565eadbdbe9bd272b00f20 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 J.A. Welsh to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508005 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/69552596cf042130a3eb48b46c05c460.pdf 53f8ce9223858682e2ad4d56cb4a5e2b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 F. Hardway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508006 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/61bba57d515bdd6e579c8aefabcddbff.pdf cc230fdbdaecc0d6d8befaa4a7285cdb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Samuel Babbitt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508007 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/48647bc8a1a009bfdc2e972302600ac6.pdf 76adc81bf075d829847109bd83db22b3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Broadbent and Co. to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508008 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7fd8fbea4d2d76b141d092ec8076d289.pdf bbee96434158f415aab8a2106c311b03 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Francis M. Hicks to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508009 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b9e2c03a8df43a0a116b95c880b62a5f.pdf 6312e88c1bc319726fbd729378667956 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Qrts. 1st Cavalry Brigade La Grange Tenn. Feby 19th 1863. Hon. Richard Yates Governor of the State of Ills. Dear Brother I take pleasure in introducing to you my friend Lieut Beck. Mr Beck has been Adjutant of our Regt. (6th Ills Cavalry) His health not permiting him to be of benefit to the service, he has through the advice of Physicians resigned his position in the Army - Mr Beck has used his influence for me to succeed him in Office, therefore I feel under obligations to him on this account, but, not withstanding this, I feel that I speak the sentiment of the men of the Regt. in recommending Mr Beck to you not only as a true and loyal soldier, but, as a man worthy of confidence, and well calculated to fill any position in business with which he may be entrusted, Any favor you can do for him will not only be appreciated by himself, but by the Regt. which regretingly part with him - Your Brother Will Yates <hr /> Will Yates. 6th Ill. Cav. La Grange Tenn Feby 19 1863. Recomending Wm H. Beck formerly Adjt 6th Ill Cav. hopes the Governor will do something for him. [Hand?] to Govr Rec Ex O. March 3d 1863. 6th Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Yates to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508010 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Qrts. 1st Cavalry Brigade La Grange Tenn. Feby 19th 1863. Hon. Richard Yates Governor of the State of Ills. Dear Brother I take pleasure in introducing to you my friend Lieut Beck. Mr Beck has been Adjutant of our Regt. (6th Ills Cavalry) His health not permiting him to be of benefit to the service, he has through the advice of Physicians resigned his position in the Army - Mr Beck has used his influence for me to succeed him in Office, therefore I feel under obligations to him on this account, but, not withstanding this, I feel that I speak the sentiment of the men of the Regt. in recommending Mr Beck to you not only as a true and loyal soldier, but, as a man worthy of confidence, and well calculated to fill any position in business with which he may be entrusted, Any favor you can do for him will not only be appreciated by himself, but by the Regt. which regretingly part with him - Your Brother Will Yates <hr /> Will Yates. 6th Ill. Cav. La Grange Tenn Feby 19 1863. Recomending Wm H. Beck formerly Adjt 6th Ill Cav. hopes the Governor will do something for him. [Hand?] to Govr Rec Ex O. March 3d 1863. 6th 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/857719ed2ba96c4a927b558ca2d8b5e7.pdf 2298f93707664ea602deef588ea82a30 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Murraysville Feby 19th 1863 To The Hon Richard Yates Dear Friend I make free to address you a few lines and to get some information from you in regard to getting a beloved Daughter home from Texas the circumstances is this She went out there with her Husband four years ago his name is W.A. Patten and he was a Union man but I dont know but he may be in the rebel army as I have understood that they have a great many whom they have forced into there army against there will and there was a man and a prisoner at Camp Douglas by that name died last week we don't know wether it is him or not as he has moved about considerable since he went out there he first went to the north west part of the State and bought land there they had to leave there on account of the out break of the Indians about two years ago and the last letters they were in Dallias County now my request is to know of you what chance will be to get her home if she can through your Influence be brought to any point where our Union troops are so as I can reach Her as it would relive the mind of your sincere Friend to get her away from amongst rebels home to Her parents and Friends I need not mention the strong ties that binds Parents to there Children as you know how dear they are to you and every parent does if you will be kind enough to write me what can be done in this matter and I will write you and give you the decrsption of them both if needed and all the information I can Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jonathon Watson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508011 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Murraysville Feby 19th 1863 To The Hon Richard Yates Dear Friend I make free to address you a few lines and to get some information from you in regard to getting a beloved Daughter home from Texas the circumstances is this She went out there with her Husband four years ago his name is W.A. Patten and he was a Union man but I dont know but he may be in the rebel army as I have understood that they have a great many whom they have forced into there army against there will and there was a man and a prisoner at Camp Douglas by that name died last week we don't know wether it is him or not as he has moved about considerable since he went out there he first went to the north west part of the State and bought land there they had to leave there on account of the out break of the Indians about two years ago and the last letters they were in Dallias County now my request is to know of you what chance will be to get her home if she can through your Influence be brought to any point where our Union troops are so as I can reach Her as it would relive the mind of your sincere Friend to get her away from amongst rebels home to Her parents and Friends I need not mention the strong ties that binds Parents to there Children as you know how dear they are to you and every parent does if you will be kind enough to write me what can be done in this matter and I will write you and give you the decrsption of them both if needed and all the information I can 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/77c96f3d63f3ab81b8a4e010ddd070bc.pdf cf10a954d62a02fcb6813f7f5d537603 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To His Excellency, Governor Yates and Hon O.M Hatch: Messrs. Daniel & John McClain will acquaint you with the wishes of William B. McClain & William R. McClain, prisoners now at Camp Douglas. We think it would be an act of cruelty on the part of the Government, to force them to return to the southern army, while they are anxious to take the oath of allegiance and cease fighting against the Government of their fathers. We sincerely hope you will give them such assistance as may be in your power, to prevent their being exchanged and secure their liberation. L.F. Coffey Nathan J. Coffey J.D. Philhick John Crow. Reuben Hatch <hr /> Letter written to Command Camp Douglas Nathan Coffer & others Chicago Ills Feby 20 63. Write on behalf of Wm B & Wm R McLain prisoners of War at Camp Douglas, they are anxious to take the oath, and not be exchanged and sent South, again. Paroled Prisoners Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nathan J. Coffey and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508012 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To His Excellency, Governor Yates and Hon O.M Hatch: Messrs. Daniel & John McClain will acquaint you with the wishes of William B. McClain & William R. McClain, prisoners now at Camp Douglas. We think it would be an act of cruelty on the part of the Government, to force them to return to the southern army, while they are anxious to take the oath of allegiance and cease fighting against the Government of their fathers. We sincerely hope you will give them such assistance as may be in your power, to prevent their being exchanged and secure their liberation. L.F. Coffey Nathan J. Coffey J.D. Philhick John Crow. Reuben Hatch <hr /> Letter written to Command Camp Douglas Nathan Coffer & others Chicago Ills Feby 20 63. Write on behalf of Wm B & Wm R McLain prisoners of War at Camp Douglas, they are anxious to take the oath, and not be exchanged and sent South, again. Paroled Prisoners 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/bbcebb29d4d5259014e05d1229e13f45.pdf 9b6dbb7f65ef005c0f51db43372477ae Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With petition from field officers, 1st Brig, 4th div., 14th Army Corps, recommending appointment of Col. John Tillson, 2/20/63 With L.H. Waters letter 2/25/63 With Tillson letter 3/2/63 With S.P. Bradley letter 2/22/63 With E.H. Benneson letter 2/2/63. Nashville Tenn Feby 20th 1863 To all to whom this may concern I have known Col Tilson for some time personally and as a Military man, and can truly say, from observation, and report, that he has the unqualified confidence of his Regiment, and those about him, who are familiar with his qualifications, as an Officer and a soldier, and must add my testimony to his eminent and unqualified, familiarity with Military law, as it has now been drawn out, by association with him as a member of a Gen Court Martial for the last Sixty days, These accomplishments, showing him to be eminently, energetic, and persevering in his profession, entitles him to the confidence and esteem of his fellow Officers, and soldiers; and qualified, as but few are qualified, for a higher Command F. W. Worden Lt Col 13th Regt Mich Infy and old soldiers Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F.W. Worden to All Those This May Concern Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508013 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With petition from field officers, 1st Brig, 4th div., 14th Army Corps, recommending appointment of Col. John Tillson, 2/20/63 With L.H. Waters letter 2/25/63 With Tillson letter 3/2/63 With S.P. Bradley letter 2/22/63 With E.H. Benneson letter 2/2/63. Nashville Tenn Feby 20th 1863 To all to whom this may concern I have known Col Tilson for some time personally and as a Military man, and can truly say, from observation, and report, that he has the unqualified confidence of his Regiment, and those about him, who are familiar with his qualifications, as an Officer and a soldier, and must add my testimony to his eminent and unqualified, familiarity with Military law, as it has now been drawn out, by association with him as a member of a Gen Court Martial for the last Sixty days, These accomplishments, showing him to be eminently, energetic, and persevering in his profession, entitles him to the confidence and esteem of his fellow Officers, and soldiers; and qualified, as but few are qualified, for a higher Command F. W. Worden Lt Col 13th Regt Mich Infy and old soldiers 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/2380f3cdb3a299d6ffe6742ee316b0b7.pdf 3f7b4e166d86b587665afa0df202070b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R.F. Smith and others to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508014 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/92b555ff98582904ee8d622199f19565.pdf 23ff40edf1f563409e0ad0e5760451d0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Feby 20 1863 Dear Sir I am reliably informed that J Thomas Burr, Adjutant of the 96th Ohio Regiment, of Ohio Volunteers, has been & is yet very sick of typhoid fever, accompanied with congestion of the Lungs. His mother of whom he is an only son, desires to obtain his discharge, if he cannot be parolled, so that he may go home & receive her care & attentions in his Sickness. I therefore specially request you to procure his discharge, unless he himself positively declines to accept a discharge. You will please inform me at your earliest convenience what is done in this matter. <hr /> Wrote Sec of War March 2nd 1863. Hon R.S. Thomas. A letter written by him for the Gov. would like to know the result immediately. Private &c Misc L. Gov Yates The within is the Letter you requested me to write. Of course you will alter it to suit your self. Please send it immediately & inform me of result after Mr Hirsbach copies it. Feby 21/63 R S Thomas Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R.S. Thomas to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508015 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Feby 20 1863 Dear Sir I am reliably informed that J Thomas Burr, Adjutant of the 96th Ohio Regiment, of Ohio Volunteers, has been & is yet very sick of typhoid fever, accompanied with congestion of the Lungs. His mother of whom he is an only son, desires to obtain his discharge, if he cannot be parolled, so that he may go home & receive her care & attentions in his Sickness. I therefore specially request you to procure his discharge, unless he himself positively declines to accept a discharge. You will please inform me at your earliest convenience what is done in this matter. <hr /> Wrote Sec of War March 2nd 1863. Hon R.S. Thomas. A letter written by him for the Gov. would like to know the result immediately. Private &c Misc L. Gov Yates The within is the Letter you requested me to write. Of course you will alter it to suit your self. Please send it immediately & inform me of result after Mr Hirsbach copies it. Feby 21/63 R S Thomas 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/6a276dbd50fe9d2a69f5768bbf7edf77.pdf 9bccb6a31e6040fbb761f05892f5b22c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mount Vernon Ill Feb 20th /63 His Excellency Richard Yates Sir: Excuse my boldness in asking a favor of a stranger I am a young man was admitted to the bar at the last session of our Supreme Court The profession is nearly dead in this part of the State and what little is doing is doing is in the hands of Southern Sympathizers I will be under many and lasting obligations to your Honor if you will procure or use your influence in procuring me a position of some kind even at a low salary. If references are required I can refer you to the Hon E Beecher of Fairfield, Col John E Whiting <hr />R S Nelson Esq of Centralia also I can refer to the following Gentlemen though politically my enemies Hon S S Marshall Hon S L Bryan & Hon W. J. Allen and to any and all the business and professional men in Mount Vernon If you condescend to notice this you shall have a friend and supporter, and be otherwise rewarded if desired Your Humble Servant Jacob K Albright <hr /> Ansd March 7 63. Jacob K Albright Mount Vernon Febry 20 1863. Desires the Gov if possible to procure him a cituation as he is poor and his profession does not support him. <pre>Miscell Applns </pre> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Jacob K. Albright to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508016 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mount Vernon Ill Feb 20th /63 His Excellency Richard Yates Sir: Excuse my boldness in asking a favor of a stranger I am a young man was admitted to the bar at the last session of our Supreme Court The profession is nearly dead in this part of the State and what little is doing is doing is in the hands of Southern Sympathizers I will be under many and lasting obligations to your Honor if you will procure or use your influence in procuring me a position of some kind even at a low salary. If references are required I can refer you to the Hon E Beecher of Fairfield, Col John E Whiting <hr />R S Nelson Esq of Centralia also I can refer to the following Gentlemen though politically my enemies Hon S S Marshall Hon S L Bryan & Hon W. J. Allen and to any and all the business and professional men in Mount Vernon If you condescend to notice this you shall have a friend and supporter, and be otherwise rewarded if desired Your Humble Servant Jacob K Albright <hr /> Ansd March 7 63. Jacob K Albright Mount Vernon Febry 20 1863. Desires the Gov if possible to procure him a cituation as he is poor and his profession does not support him. <pre>Miscell Applns </pre> 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/c7424a242d35576950e886285a460f67.pdf cacfc7f439aa6c73b58f6413ed7c2c64 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John P. Terpening to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508017 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/cadd9a8f634fb3539a753fafeafad824.pdf 71373f125a1f14dab8c97bbdac4c8cd2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Manahan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508018 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a3698480b23835a6e51be40f16e6b6d1.pdf 8753e2c1639970575d5d17438009846a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 9 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 N. Keech to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508019 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0d36a8dcc64130225f6a84e7cbef2cb6.pdf af461a7b463ccad9164523f87887d7c1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. B. Ayres to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing