269 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e55e2d0e8a7772d96b297cfc19726bad.pdf 99fe4d2f03fc3cc40957e27b7cea7fb2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Treasury Department, Fourth Auditor's Office, June 14th 1865 Hon. Richard Yates U. S. S. Sir. Our friend Joseph F. Evans a clerk of the [32?] claps in the office of the Second Comptroller, desires you to addrep J. M. Broadhead in his behalf for promotion to clap 4. Mr Evans is a good warm friend of yours he is worthy, competent and in every way qualified for the position he asks. Any apistance you may render Mr. Evans I will consider an especial favor. Very Respectfully Your Friend G. R. Edwards ---- G. R. Edwards for J. F. Evans for clk of 4th Clap July 18. 1865 Sent This [request?] [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 G. R. Edwards to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511985 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. Treasury Department, Fourth Auditor's Office, June 14th 1865 Hon. Richard Yates U. S. S. Sir. Our friend Joseph F. Evans a clerk of the [32?] claps in the office of the Second Comptroller, desires you to addrep J. M. Broadhead in his behalf for promotion to clap 4. Mr Evans is a good warm friend of yours he is worthy, competent and in every way qualified for the position he asks. Any apistance you may render Mr. Evans I will consider an especial favor. Very Respectfully Your Friend G. R. Edwards ---- G. R. Edwards for J. F. Evans for clk of 4th Clap July 18. 1865 Sent This [request?] [illegible] 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/a0f31f0689c3a421ef1b9164b874801f.pdf 0879d8c623e1eabfaad10ebf264291fd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with W. W. Barrett letter 1/18/66 Nashville Tennessee June 13 1865 Genl L Thomas Adjt Genl U.S.A. General I have the honor to represent that I was mustered into the United States Volunteer service as Capt of B Co 44th Ill Infty on the 13th day of Sept 1861: that I was mustered as Colonel of said Regiment the 1st day of January 1863. that my Regiment reenlisted as veterans the 1st of January 1864: that I was appointed Brig Genl by Brevet the 20th of May last to rank as such from the 13th day of March 1865: that I was actively engaged in the battles of Pine Ridge Ark. Chaplin Hills Ky. Stone River Tenn. Chickamauga Mipion Ridge and in the campaign in the summer of 1864 from Chattanooga to Atlanta my command being at that time in the 1st Brig 2d Div 4th Corps. I was wounded at Stone River and Chickamauga. I respectfully request an appointment in the regular army with such rank as my service ability and the good of the service may warrant. I am General Very Respectfully Your Obt Srvat W W Barrett Brvt Brig Genl U.S.A. only recommend him for an appointment in the regular army up to the rank of his present grade (signed) D. S. {Stanly?] Maj Genl Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 W. W. Banett to L. Thomas Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511984 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 W. W. Barrett letter 1/18/66 Nashville Tennessee June 13 1865 Genl L Thomas Adjt Genl U.S.A. General I have the honor to represent that I was mustered into the United States Volunteer service as Capt of B Co 44th Ill Infty on the 13th day of Sept 1861: that I was mustered as Colonel of said Regiment the 1st day of January 1863. that my Regiment reenlisted as veterans the 1st of January 1864: that I was appointed Brig Genl by Brevet the 20th of May last to rank as such from the 13th day of March 1865: that I was actively engaged in the battles of Pine Ridge Ark. Chaplin Hills Ky. Stone River Tenn. Chickamauga Mipion Ridge and in the campaign in the summer of 1864 from Chattanooga to Atlanta my command being at that time in the 1st Brig 2d Div 4th Corps. I was wounded at Stone River and Chickamauga. I respectfully request an appointment in the regular army with such rank as my service ability and the good of the service may warrant. I am General Very Respectfully Your Obt Srvat W W Barrett Brvt Brig Genl U.S.A. only recommend him for an appointment in the regular army up to the rank of his present grade (signed) D. S. {Stanly?] Maj Genl 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/f0fd6c1d8acc992d971b2b721d90454e.pdf c22df21bbf768491673887729a4fc5b5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lafayette, IND., June 12, 1865. Sir: It has been determined by the patriotic people of this State to celebrate the coming Fourth of July at the Tippecanoe Battle Ground, Indiana, in a manner worth of the Day and the Place. Our people are earnest, and intend making this a grand and glorious occasion, commemorating as well the Day as the accomplish work of our triumphantly returning armies. You are respectfully invited to be present. Your ob't serv'ts, DAN'L Mace, D. P. Vinton R. P. DeHart Com. on Invitations To Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville, Ill <hr /> Invitation to attend a Celebration of the Fourth July [illegible] on the old Tippecanoe battle ground Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Daniel Mace, D. P. Vinton, and R. P. DeHart to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511983 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. Lafayette, IND., June 12, 1865. Sir: It has been determined by the patriotic people of this State to celebrate the coming Fourth of July at the Tippecanoe Battle Ground, Indiana, in a manner worth of the Day and the Place. Our people are earnest, and intend making this a grand and glorious occasion, commemorating as well the Day as the accomplish work of our triumphantly returning armies. You are respectfully invited to be present. Your ob't serv'ts, DAN'L Mace, D. P. Vinton R. P. DeHart Com. on Invitations To Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville, Ill <hr /> Invitation to attend a Celebration of the Fourth July [illegible] on the old Tippecanoe battle ground 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/54b2f73abde0c6b29afde1a9785d620b.pdf e5fc04e3127273d04afb1344c88138d5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office U. S. Direct Tax Commissioners, District of Tennessee Nashville, Tenn., June 8th 1865 My Dear Governor A letter has been written to President Johnson, as I am informed, Signed by a few individuals here, requesting that the Tax Comissioners in my state be removed & that Citizens of Tennessee be appointed in their places. Will you therefore have the kindness to call on the President & say a word in my behalf. A word from you will I think be sufficient Before calling on the President please call on Judge Lewis who will inform you whether <hr /> or not I would be removed & whether the duties of my office have been performed faithfully Energetically & honestly & to his entire satisfaction If however the President concludes to remove us & appoint Tennessians then Governor I rely upon you to procure me another appointment. I know that you have done a great deal for me. My obligations to you are more than I can ever repay & yet I ask this additional favor believing that you can & will grant it. I have held this office only eighteen months; My business at home is all broken up I have saved very little above <hr /> my salary. At Memphis I made a little money. but for the past year have not made one cent other than my salary. During the present year if I remained here I think I could make some money. If however I was to be removed from here then a District Judgeship in one of the Southern States or in one of the Territories would suit me precisely. If one of these could not be obtained then I would be glad of a position at Washington. You know what I am qualified for & what would suit me. I am perfectly satisfied that you can induce the President <hr /> instead of removing me to transfer me to some other & possibly better place. Please consult with Judge Lewis about this. He will I presume give you a letter to the President in my behalf if you think it necessary. If I was at Washington in an official position, I might be able to render you material service before the next Presidential Election. You ought to have some one person there who could & would make it his specialty, to advance your interests With Newspaper reporters & others <hr /> June 8 1865 from all parts of the country constantly & assiduously from this time onward Whether I am capable of doing this, you must judge. I take it for granted that your ambition is not yet satisfied & that your motto is still "Excelsior" I sincerely hope that your wishes will be gratified in the future. Please let me hear from you as soon as possible, by telegraph if necessary. Very Truly Your friend E. P. Ferry <hr /> Col E P Ferry Ans I wrote Judge Lewis June 19, 1865 to see Johnson for his (Fs) retention Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. P. Ferry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511982 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 U. S. Direct Tax Commissioners, District of Tennessee Nashville, Tenn., June 8th 1865 My Dear Governor A letter has been written to President Johnson, as I am informed, Signed by a few individuals here, requesting that the Tax Comissioners in my state be removed & that Citizens of Tennessee be appointed in their places. Will you therefore have the kindness to call on the President & say a word in my behalf. A word from you will I think be sufficient Before calling on the President please call on Judge Lewis who will inform you whether <hr /> or not I would be removed & whether the duties of my office have been performed faithfully Energetically & honestly & to his entire satisfaction If however the President concludes to remove us & appoint Tennessians then Governor I rely upon you to procure me another appointment. I know that you have done a great deal for me. My obligations to you are more than I can ever repay & yet I ask this additional favor believing that you can & will grant it. I have held this office only eighteen months; My business at home is all broken up I have saved very little above <hr /> my salary. At Memphis I made a little money. but for the past year have not made one cent other than my salary. During the present year if I remained here I think I could make some money. If however I was to be removed from here then a District Judgeship in one of the Southern States or in one of the Territories would suit me precisely. If one of these could not be obtained then I would be glad of a position at Washington. You know what I am qualified for & what would suit me. I am perfectly satisfied that you can induce the President <hr /> instead of removing me to transfer me to some other & possibly better place. Please consult with Judge Lewis about this. He will I presume give you a letter to the President in my behalf if you think it necessary. If I was at Washington in an official position, I might be able to render you material service before the next Presidential Election. You ought to have some one person there who could & would make it his specialty, to advance your interests With Newspaper reporters & others <hr /> June 8 1865 from all parts of the country constantly & assiduously from this time onward Whether I am capable of doing this, you must judge. I take it for granted that your ambition is not yet satisfied & that your motto is still "Excelsior" I sincerely hope that your wishes will be gratified in the future. Please let me hear from you as soon as possible, by telegraph if necessary. Very Truly Your friend E. P. Ferry <hr /> Col E P Ferry Ans I wrote Judge Lewis June 19, 1865 to see Johnson for his (Fs) retention 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/b9279f2df71b256cd1b5c6001bf716fb.pdf 25a776e978fa037baab7be596aaf24e4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Bartley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511981 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. 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/9c807e03f0c24bc412282f8c7cfc1a21.pdf 2b3d655b78b73cbb2bfd87baef1e199b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galesburg Ill June 8th 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir the undersigned who are a committee to procure an orator for this city on the appronching anniversary of American independence most respectfully and [ineligible] request you to serve us in that capacity on that occasion. We hope that you will consent to do so and notify us at your earliest convenience very respectfully & truly yours [Jm A] Marshall Mayor Clark E Carr Geo I Bergen Carr & Bergen 4th July Oration Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Clark E. Carr and George I. Bergen to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511980 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. Galesburg Ill June 8th 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir the undersigned who are a committee to procure an orator for this city on the appronching anniversary of American independence most respectfully and [ineligible] request you to serve us in that capacity on that occasion. We hope that you will consent to do so and notify us at your earliest convenience very respectfully & truly yours [Jm A] Marshall Mayor Clark E Carr Geo I Bergen Carr & Bergen 4th July Oration 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/4f6f19359b37f931058d3e2cbe963aee.pdf 2f7bf3db8f0a1e178d2f778d6b4727a3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Natches June 7th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Sir You will Excuse my negligence in not acknowledging the Rest of your very kind letter of introduction to Brig. Gnl Brogman last Sept. I have no Excuse to make Except that my time has been very much occupied. and allow me at this late date to congratulate you upon your Election to the United States Senate. I can assure you nothing could have given me more satisfaction than your Elevation to that dignified position. Now that this unholy Rebellion has been crushed out and the people of the North as well as of the South are anxiously looking forward for a restoration of civil law, the question [illegible] what shall be done? in my opinion the people of this State are not in a condition to set the wheels of civil Govt in motion. Should Govt allow them to do as they have done in Virginia, if it were a possible thing, the result would Even be more disastrous, for I can assure you Gov. after a residence of nearly two years in this state, I do not believe there is ---- one truly loyal man (an old resident) in the State. They are [Submissiontz ?] and are willing to be reconstructed provided they can do it themselves by Electing their own State offices. Should they have that privilige no Northern man could stay down here with comfort or safety to himself or family. The peoples want to be Educated in the principles and Science of a free State Govnmt. Thus how is that to be done? I say Establish a Provisional Govnmt. Appoint a Civillian as Governor, only using the military so far as it may be nessusary to Enforce the laws. Just Save us from a Milatery appointment. and particularly from one who is now making strenuous Efforts in that direction and who is using the influence of his position through a few Lackeys and [illegible] in draggoning the Northern people who are here to sign papers recommending him for that position; a man whose whole sympathy and activity have been with the [Sacesh?] citizens since he had had command here and who does not hesitate to tell them that he is "a Southern Man" I mean Brevet (of a very late date) "Maj Gnl. Davidson" ---- He claims to have your influence in his favor. I hope it is a mistake; Milatery Law as well as men are naturaly despotic we have had So much of it during this war we are heartily tired of it. and therefore I hope in mercy that no Milatery man will be appointed to that position, but that some good strong Loyal Civillian who has none of the old levers of Slavry or Chivalry in this composition may be the appointee. We Northern men residing here feel a deep interest in the reorganization of this State. and hope to have a little to Say in these matters. We have organized a union league here and are laboring to give public opinion the proper shape. We therefore as our step in this direction, have sent on to Washington a recommendation in favor of "Capt L. W. [Peree" ?] Late A. B. M. of this post a resident of Chicago. for his appointment as [collector ?] of Internal Revenue. I can recommend him as being Entirly competent and [non cst ?] having served his country for the last three years or more in this War and therefore had claims which ought ---- to be respected. Now Gov will you do me the favor as well as the Capt. to forward to Washington to the Sec of the Treasury a letter reccommending him to that position. if So you will confer a favor on the Loyal people as well as citizens in this city. Please present my regards to Mrs. Yates. as well as that of Mrs. Lockwoods. and believe me Yours Very Truly John Lockwood John R. Lockwood Natches Mifs -- July 18. 1865 Sent the requested letter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 R. Lockwood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511979 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. Natches June 7th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Sir You will Excuse my negligence in not acknowledging the Rest of your very kind letter of introduction to Brig. Gnl Brogman last Sept. I have no Excuse to make Except that my time has been very much occupied. and allow me at this late date to congratulate you upon your Election to the United States Senate. I can assure you nothing could have given me more satisfaction than your Elevation to that dignified position. Now that this unholy Rebellion has been crushed out and the people of the North as well as of the South are anxiously looking forward for a restoration of civil law, the question [illegible] what shall be done? in my opinion the people of this State are not in a condition to set the wheels of civil Govt in motion. Should Govt allow them to do as they have done in Virginia, if it were a possible thing, the result would Even be more disastrous, for I can assure you Gov. after a residence of nearly two years in this state, I do not believe there is ---- one truly loyal man (an old resident) in the State. They are [Submissiontz ?] and are willing to be reconstructed provided they can do it themselves by Electing their own State offices. Should they have that privilige no Northern man could stay down here with comfort or safety to himself or family. The peoples want to be Educated in the principles and Science of a free State Govnmt. Thus how is that to be done? I say Establish a Provisional Govnmt. Appoint a Civillian as Governor, only using the military so far as it may be nessusary to Enforce the laws. Just Save us from a Milatery appointment. and particularly from one who is now making strenuous Efforts in that direction and who is using the influence of his position through a few Lackeys and [illegible] in draggoning the Northern people who are here to sign papers recommending him for that position; a man whose whole sympathy and activity have been with the [Sacesh?] citizens since he had had command here and who does not hesitate to tell them that he is "a Southern Man" I mean Brevet (of a very late date) "Maj Gnl. Davidson" ---- He claims to have your influence in his favor. I hope it is a mistake; Milatery Law as well as men are naturaly despotic we have had So much of it during this war we are heartily tired of it. and therefore I hope in mercy that no Milatery man will be appointed to that position, but that some good strong Loyal Civillian who has none of the old levers of Slavry or Chivalry in this composition may be the appointee. We Northern men residing here feel a deep interest in the reorganization of this State. and hope to have a little to Say in these matters. We have organized a union league here and are laboring to give public opinion the proper shape. We therefore as our step in this direction, have sent on to Washington a recommendation in favor of "Capt L. W. [Peree" ?] Late A. B. M. of this post a resident of Chicago. for his appointment as [collector ?] of Internal Revenue. I can recommend him as being Entirly competent and [non cst ?] having served his country for the last three years or more in this War and therefore had claims which ought ---- to be respected. Now Gov will you do me the favor as well as the Capt. to forward to Washington to the Sec of the Treasury a letter reccommending him to that position. if So you will confer a favor on the Loyal people as well as citizens in this city. Please present my regards to Mrs. Yates. as well as that of Mrs. Lockwoods. and believe me Yours Very Truly John Lockwood John R. Lockwood Natches Mifs -- July 18. 1865 Sent the requested letter 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/aba8fd49378bdbf50ce9dfd349c786f9.pdf 3a84f4f9680e543a1a83c15f51f0eded Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. M G Clarke W. C. Clarke P.O. Box 2568 Office of Clarke & Co. 80 & 82 Washington St. Cor. of Dearborn Publishers and Booksellers Chicago June 7th 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Chicago Dear Sir. Please accept a copy of the 1st Vol. of "Patriotism of Illinois." We have the work in three styles of binding and intend soon to add a half Calf for libraries We are very greatful for your kindness and aid in furnishing noteable material and important advise. And any suggestion you may have on examing the book we shall always be pleased to receive them. We think it no less, a valuable record of your own services, than of the civic duty of our noble state. We mean the work shall be every way worthy of the subject. With kind regards we remain Yours Clarke & Co. <hr /> Clark & Co Publishers Chicago June 7 1865 Transmitting a copy of "Patriotism of Illinois" would be glad to receive any suggestions in regard to it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Clarke & Company to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511978 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. M G Clarke W. C. Clarke P.O. Box 2568 Office of Clarke & Co. 80 & 82 Washington St. Cor. of Dearborn Publishers and Booksellers Chicago June 7th 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Chicago Dear Sir. Please accept a copy of the 1st Vol. of "Patriotism of Illinois." We have the work in three styles of binding and intend soon to add a half Calf for libraries We are very greatful for your kindness and aid in furnishing noteable material and important advise. And any suggestion you may have on examing the book we shall always be pleased to receive them. We think it no less, a valuable record of your own services, than of the civic duty of our noble state. We mean the work shall be every way worthy of the subject. With kind regards we remain Yours Clarke & Co. <hr /> Clark & Co Publishers Chicago June 7 1865 Transmitting a copy of "Patriotism of Illinois" would be glad to receive any suggestions in regard to it. 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/d1a6f02117e055cce4be5eeb73e97e47.pdf 55de53a7ad5b1c5aa3b9f09ab15742d6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dixon June 6th 1865 Hon R Yates Dear Sir I wrote you about Capt Noble I hope you will do what you can for him - I telegraphed you for a letter for him to take to Washington - I hope you have forwarded it to him -- I am very anxious that you [illegible] secure him the appointment as it will secure to you many political friends in this and the adjoining counties - I shall start tomorrow for Little Rock Ark where I shall probably remain during the summer & [illegible] until next Spring - Should you want any information from <hr /> from there I will at [every?] time give it to you - I can at any time post you about matters & things there - A young man by the name of Stoddard from [illegible] [illegible] & who was with Lincoln is U.S. Marshal. I expect much from you in the U.S. Senate - My Dear friend take good care of yourself & [occupy?] as you are capable of doing a high position among the nations great men - Your true position is not [second?] Yours most truly S. Noble Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 S. Noble to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511977 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. Dixon June 6th 1865 Hon R Yates Dear Sir I wrote you about Capt Noble I hope you will do what you can for him - I telegraphed you for a letter for him to take to Washington - I hope you have forwarded it to him -- I am very anxious that you [illegible] secure him the appointment as it will secure to you many political friends in this and the adjoining counties - I shall start tomorrow for Little Rock Ark where I shall probably remain during the summer & [illegible] until next Spring - Should you want any information from <hr /> from there I will at [every?] time give it to you - I can at any time post you about matters & things there - A young man by the name of Stoddard from [illegible] [illegible] & who was with Lincoln is U.S. Marshal. I expect much from you in the U.S. Senate - My Dear friend take good care of yourself & [occupy?] as you are capable of doing a high position among the nations great men - Your true position is not [second?] Yours most truly S. Noble 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/7a5978e4215bdb15a6ac21aec2e610dd.pdf c437ba2104e864d8c0b07a3bd594a16c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Walnut, Ill June 5th, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ill Dear Sir - I enclose you a letter just rec'd by me from Dr. Jas G Waters who desires a position in the regular army, and seems to be laboring under the very eronious notion that I may have some influence with you, and I have no doubt [illegible] supposes that your aid in the matter would settle the question in his favor - Joseph is a brother of Col. L. H. Waters of the 84th in whose regiment he enlisted as a private, after having stumped <hr /> this county for the purpose of raising volunteers for that regiment He is a lawyer by profession, of good habits, and a very [proper?] efficient young man - has been wounded one or twice during the war, and I believe is now on General Kimball's staff - You can return his letter to me after you have read it - Yours etc. D. G. Tunnicliff <hr /> wrote the letter requested and answered knew of no reason for his remark. June 19, 1865 D. G. Tunnicliff Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 D. G. Tunnicliff to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511976 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. Walnut, Ill June 5th, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ill Dear Sir - I enclose you a letter just rec'd by me from Dr. Jas G Waters who desires a position in the regular army, and seems to be laboring under the very eronious notion that I may have some influence with you, and I have no doubt [illegible] supposes that your aid in the matter would settle the question in his favor - Joseph is a brother of Col. L. H. Waters of the 84th in whose regiment he enlisted as a private, after having stumped <hr /> this county for the purpose of raising volunteers for that regiment He is a lawyer by profession, of good habits, and a very [proper?] efficient young man - has been wounded one or twice during the war, and I believe is now on General Kimball's staff - You can return his letter to me after you have read it - Yours etc. D. G. Tunnicliff <hr /> wrote the letter requested and answered knew of no reason for his remark. June 19, 1865 D. G. Tunnicliff 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/4178275500a0b1d7f124362b090eab80.pdf 306424f96bc5992688bed7e2e96fb6dc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cincinnati, O, June 5th, 1865 Hon. Richard Yates, U.S.S. Jacksonville, Ill. Dear Governor: Your communication of the 21st of May has just reached me. 'Twas delayed in consequence of my absence from Washington on Inspection duty; have been absent for the last six weeks. I expect to return in about two days when I will give the matter spoken of in your letter prompt attention. I have no doubt of final success though I shall have to personally invite the Secretary's attention to the matter as everything which can be done, in Noble's behalf has already been done in the Quartermaster Generals Office. I am much obliged for the document you enclosed. Your <hr /> reception at home is but an indication of the manner in which you will be received everywhere, in the hearts of the people, when you shall go among them. I would like to write you more at length but am very busy with my Inspection Reports. I return the communication from Mr. Noble, as requested. When will you be in Washington? I passed through Jacksonville last week and had I known you were there I would have stopped off. Very truly Your friend and obedient servant Geo. C. Rutherford Col Hopkins sends his best respects to you. Says he keeps <hr /> your pictures hanging in his office to remind him of his Illinois friends. Yours G <hr /> June 19 Just rec'd Col Rutherford is now at the head of one of the most important depts in Q.M.'s dept and in great favor with Genl Meigs Return this to me in haste. Rich Yates Jacksonville Genl Geo. O. Rutherford Quincy mentions Col. Hopkins of Cincinnati Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George C. Rutherford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511975 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, O, June 5th, 1865 Hon. Richard Yates, U.S.S. Jacksonville, Ill. Dear Governor: Your communication of the 21st of May has just reached me. 'Twas delayed in consequence of my absence from Washington on Inspection duty; have been absent for the last six weeks. I expect to return in about two days when I will give the matter spoken of in your letter prompt attention. I have no doubt of final success though I shall have to personally invite the Secretary's attention to the matter as everything which can be done, in Noble's behalf has already been done in the Quartermaster Generals Office. I am much obliged for the document you enclosed. Your <hr /> reception at home is but an indication of the manner in which you will be received everywhere, in the hearts of the people, when you shall go among them. I would like to write you more at length but am very busy with my Inspection Reports. I return the communication from Mr. Noble, as requested. When will you be in Washington? I passed through Jacksonville last week and had I known you were there I would have stopped off. Very truly Your friend and obedient servant Geo. C. Rutherford Col Hopkins sends his best respects to you. Says he keeps <hr /> your pictures hanging in his office to remind him of his Illinois friends. Yours G <hr /> June 19 Just rec'd Col Rutherford is now at the head of one of the most important depts in Q.M.'s dept and in great favor with Genl Meigs Return this to me in haste. Rich Yates Jacksonville Genl Geo. O. Rutherford Quincy mentions Col. Hopkins of Cincinnati 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/82117dc2fe5c5a3be4e32a3a8defa61e.pdf 7f2cd016f656d8cea9de98d62305c823 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Macomb Ills June 3rd 1865 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir Lieut Jas G Waters of the 84th Reg Col has made application for an appointment in the regular army. His application has gone un signed by every General in the 4th Army Corps from Gen [Stanly?] down and is a strong one. I fere so much interest in this appointment that I am induced to write to you asking it as a special favor to myself if you will use your endeavors to get the appointment for him. He is every way worthy of it entering the army as the early stages of the was as a private and working himself up by meritouous conduct to a First Lieutenancy. He has been twice seriously wounded yet refused to leave the Service. He is a younger brother of Col L H Waters a lawyer by profession of promise and took an active part in the union cause of our country as early as [18?] I feel as your assistance in addition to the recommendations from the army will secure the appointment I Remain Truly Yours Chas Chandler ---- Sent letter as requested also letter recommending Col L. H. Waters June 19, 1865 Chas Chandler Macomb Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Chandler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511974 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. Macomb Ills June 3rd 1865 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir Lieut Jas G Waters of the 84th Reg Col has made application for an appointment in the regular army. His application has gone un signed by every General in the 4th Army Corps from Gen [Stanly?] down and is a strong one. I fere so much interest in this appointment that I am induced to write to you asking it as a special favor to myself if you will use your endeavors to get the appointment for him. He is every way worthy of it entering the army as the early stages of the was as a private and working himself up by meritouous conduct to a First Lieutenancy. He has been twice seriously wounded yet refused to leave the Service. He is a younger brother of Col L H Waters a lawyer by profession of promise and took an active part in the union cause of our country as early as [18?] I feel as your assistance in addition to the recommendations from the army will secure the appointment I Remain Truly Yours Chas Chandler ---- Sent letter as requested also letter recommending Col L. H. Waters June 19, 1865 Chas Chandler Macomb 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/99699e2abc62dfe584477aca2b431d6d.pdf acc2077b86d1136c5aab9f3f6c091e01 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Woodstock Ill June 2, 1865 Hon Richard Yates U.S.Senator Most Hon Sir I have just recd your letter in regard to a position as Clerk in some of the Departments at Washington for Ben H. Benson a disabled soldier. for the notice you have already taken please accept my things & anything you may do to secure position for him will be highly pleasing to your many friends in McHenry County He is a good Boy - made a good soldier and is highly respected. Yours truly & obedient Srvt B.A. Wade U.S. Pension Payer <hr /> Dr. B.A. Wade Woodstock, Ill Recommends O. U. Benson for a Clerkship in some department in Washington. Wrote Benson before see Book Y P. 13. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 B. A. Wade to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511973 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. Woodstock Ill June 2, 1865 Hon Richard Yates U.S.Senator Most Hon Sir I have just recd your letter in regard to a position as Clerk in some of the Departments at Washington for Ben H. Benson a disabled soldier. for the notice you have already taken please accept my things & anything you may do to secure position for him will be highly pleasing to your many friends in McHenry County He is a good Boy - made a good soldier and is highly respected. Yours truly & obedient Srvt B.A. Wade U.S. Pension Payer <hr /> Dr. B.A. Wade Woodstock, Ill Recommends O. U. Benson for a Clerkship in some department in Washington. Wrote Benson before see Book Y P. 13. 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/7eb1da0785f12d0b40d715c6e61cf9dd.pdf 973cd7616d81fd563d5dbf80a5d3eec1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Qu 1st Div. Dept. of Work Va Cumberland, Md June 1st, 1865 Hon Richard Yates, My dear Governor: <pre> Having served my country to the best of my ability through the rebellion just closed, and believing that I have done something toward maintaining the reputation of Illinoisans as good soldiers, and that I have proved myself not unworthy of the honors I have received from and through you, may I ask your influence to assist me retaining my present rank when a reorganization of the army shall take place. I have commanded a Division since the 15th of August last, through the successful battle of Jonesboro, Ga., the campaigns to Savannah, and thence to Goldsboro N.C. where sickness and self-respect compelled me to leave the Corps cammanded by Bvt Maj Gen Jeff C. Davis. From the battle of [Marquesboro?] it had been my mmisfortune to be placed under this officer, though I once (after [Chicarnanja?]) insisted on being removed from his command. But it was my fate to come under him again when Sherman had him assigned to the command of the [illegible] Corps. I don't wish to say anything more about him than is absolutely necessary, but I can prove that he has done the United States more harm than he could have done if he had held an equal command in the Rebel army. At the battle of [Newfreesboro?], when his Division was overpowered and driven back, while his troops were still under the fire of the enemy, he turned to me and said "Well, I guess the d-d abolitionists will be satisfied this time." I was so amazed that I could make no reply, but I felt compelled to mention the matter to Gen Rosecrans, which I did; but he didn't remove him from command. At [Abicamanga], he fled from the field, and was supposed to have been captured or killed, but was found three or four miles in rear of the field. I collected all of his Division after they had been counted, reorganized them, and reported to Sheridan, and marched with him to join Thomas. It was then I resolved not to serve under him any longer, and Gen Rosecrans complied with my wishes on reorganizing the army and placed me in another Division It was generally believed that Davis would not have received another command, but for the unfortunate circumstance that Rosecrans himself had left the field and gone to Chattanooga. The matter of his curring off the negroes from his column near Savannah was never fully set forth. It was a most inhuman proceeding and without excuse, and had the effect of enciting distrust among all the negroes of South Carolina. Yet, Sherman, to shield Davis, assumed the responsibility of the act, though he was not present and knew nothing of it at the time. This is the man who has stood in my way from near the beginning of this rebellion. If justice had been done me for services rendered even under him, I believe I should have been a Major General. If I should ever have an opportunity to reciprocate the favors I have received at your hands and through your influence, it will be the happiest moment of my life when I repay that debt of gratitude. </pre> Truly your friend, W. Marlin Bvt Maj Gen v.s. Vol Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 W. P. Carlin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511972 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 Qu 1st Div. Dept. of Work Va Cumberland, Md June 1st, 1865 Hon Richard Yates, My dear Governor: <pre> Having served my country to the best of my ability through the rebellion just closed, and believing that I have done something toward maintaining the reputation of Illinoisans as good soldiers, and that I have proved myself not unworthy of the honors I have received from and through you, may I ask your influence to assist me retaining my present rank when a reorganization of the army shall take place. I have commanded a Division since the 15th of August last, through the successful battle of Jonesboro, Ga., the campaigns to Savannah, and thence to Goldsboro N.C. where sickness and self-respect compelled me to leave the Corps cammanded by Bvt Maj Gen Jeff C. Davis. From the battle of [Marquesboro?] it had been my mmisfortune to be placed under this officer, though I once (after [Chicarnanja?]) insisted on being removed from his command. But it was my fate to come under him again when Sherman had him assigned to the command of the [illegible] Corps. I don't wish to say anything more about him than is absolutely necessary, but I can prove that he has done the United States more harm than he could have done if he had held an equal command in the Rebel army. At the battle of [Newfreesboro?], when his Division was overpowered and driven back, while his troops were still under the fire of the enemy, he turned to me and said "Well, I guess the d-d abolitionists will be satisfied this time." I was so amazed that I could make no reply, but I felt compelled to mention the matter to Gen Rosecrans, which I did; but he didn't remove him from command. At [Abicamanga], he fled from the field, and was supposed to have been captured or killed, but was found three or four miles in rear of the field. I collected all of his Division after they had been counted, reorganized them, and reported to Sheridan, and marched with him to join Thomas. It was then I resolved not to serve under him any longer, and Gen Rosecrans complied with my wishes on reorganizing the army and placed me in another Division It was generally believed that Davis would not have received another command, but for the unfortunate circumstance that Rosecrans himself had left the field and gone to Chattanooga. The matter of his curring off the negroes from his column near Savannah was never fully set forth. It was a most inhuman proceeding and without excuse, and had the effect of enciting distrust among all the negroes of South Carolina. Yet, Sherman, to shield Davis, assumed the responsibility of the act, though he was not present and knew nothing of it at the time. This is the man who has stood in my way from near the beginning of this rebellion. If justice had been done me for services rendered even under him, I believe I should have been a Major General. If I should ever have an opportunity to reciprocate the favors I have received at your hands and through your influence, it will be the happiest moment of my life when I repay that debt of gratitude. </pre> Truly your friend, W. Marlin Bvt Maj Gen v.s. Vol 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/e68007dcb78dee8bd436d6c590fda809.pdf c87ebda85c5a3446ea08d7f9a1231c6b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ills. May 31, 1865 Richard Yates To Samuel Cobbs To Painting + Repairing Carraige $76.00 Recd Payment Samuel Cobb <hr /> Samuel Cobb Painting Carriage Rect May 31, '65 $ 76.00 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Samuel Cobb Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511971 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. Jacksonville Ills. May 31, 1865 Richard Yates To Samuel Cobbs To Painting + Repairing Carraige $76.00 Recd Payment Samuel Cobb <hr /> Samuel Cobb Painting Carriage Rect May 31, '65 $ 76.00 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/25d4204b65f58f7d40591c2ac03fe456.pdf 85a9d6842dc2f2623c6dc929e634ef8b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville Ill. May 30, 1865 Hon R. Yates Dear Sir; My son Kossuth has been led by promises from both of us to expect an appointment as cadet to West Point. I would like to know what degree of certainty or probability may properly belong to this expectation and when it may be realized. He is 16, has served as a soldier in the ranks against Forrest and Price. An answer to this on receipt will <hr /> much oblige. Yours truly N. Niles I would like to know as soon as possible when the appointment may be looked for if at all. I will put the boy to a trade if there be any uncertainty about his getting a Cadetship. I am am unable to educate him for a profession. My condition pecuniarily is about that of an honest rebel of four years standing. Yours Truly N. Niles <hr /> Col. N. Niles June 19, 1865 Ansd. Lincoln could not Would write Wells for cadet in N. Academy if he desired Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 N. Niles to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511970 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. Belleville Ill. May 30, 1865 Hon R. Yates Dear Sir; My son Kossuth has been led by promises from both of us to expect an appointment as cadet to West Point. I would like to know what degree of certainty or probability may properly belong to this expectation and when it may be realized. He is 16, has served as a soldier in the ranks against Forrest and Price. An answer to this on receipt will <hr /> much oblige. Yours truly N. Niles I would like to know as soon as possible when the appointment may be looked for if at all. I will put the boy to a trade if there be any uncertainty about his getting a Cadetship. I am am unable to educate him for a profession. My condition pecuniarily is about that of an honest rebel of four years standing. Yours Truly N. Niles <hr /> Col. N. Niles June 19, 1865 Ansd. Lincoln could not Would write Wells for cadet in N. Academy if he desired 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/de352c8885b4f41334a2389eb88acd74.pdf d5068105b7a20aac0c277d493e3c9489 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth 29th May 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir I did myself this honor a few days ago - at that time I intended to defer sending to you the petition mentioned in that communication until I could obtain the signatures of The Chairman of Republican committees in other parts of the district but having seen a notice of vacancy at Munich occasioned by the death of Mr. Webster and learning too from Mr. Martin that you were willing to act in my behalf without my being further en ---- dorsed I take the liberty to enclose it with the names only of the leading Republicans of this place I Remain Truly & Respectfully Your Obedt Servt James Henderson ---- James Henderson Monmouth Ills Enclosing Petition for appointment to a Foreign Consulship ---- [Enclosed (illegible) Henderson letter 5/29/65] To His Excellency. Andrew Johnson President of the United States We the undersigned beg leave to present to your Excellency the name of James Henderson Esq. Atty at Law of Monmouth in the Fourth Congrefsional District of Illinois as a gentleman worthy of a position from an administration which he has ever exerted his talents and energies to sustain; ever since the Organization of the Republican party he has been an active supporter of its principles; and has not until now been an applicant for any position. Mr. Henderson is eminently fitted to fill the post of Consul - pofsefsing a Legal education added to a practical knowledge of Languages acquired during a residence of more than four years in France An office that would afford him a remuneration would be gratefully accepted and would meet with the cordial approval of the friends of the administration in this District. W D Henderson Assessor 4th Dist Ill N A Rankin Chairman [Union?] (Warren County) Committee ---- Draper Babcock Treasurer of Warren County B. A. Cox Supt Public Schools Warren Co David Turnbull Sheriff Of. W. C T M Luster Clerk Circuit Court Warren Co Ill W. J. Thomson. Clk County Court. W. Co Jona M. Turnbull Post Master Monmouth Ills James [Strain ?] Rep: Senator 14th District Illinois James H. Martin Rep. from Warren Co. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Henderson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511969 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth 29th May 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir I did myself this honor a few days ago - at that time I intended to defer sending to you the petition mentioned in that communication until I could obtain the signatures of The Chairman of Republican committees in other parts of the district but having seen a notice of vacancy at Munich occasioned by the death of Mr. Webster and learning too from Mr. Martin that you were willing to act in my behalf without my being further en ---- dorsed I take the liberty to enclose it with the names only of the leading Republicans of this place I Remain Truly & Respectfully Your Obedt Servt James Henderson ---- James Henderson Monmouth Ills Enclosing Petition for appointment to a Foreign Consulship ---- [Enclosed (illegible) Henderson letter 5/29/65] To His Excellency. Andrew Johnson President of the United States We the undersigned beg leave to present to your Excellency the name of James Henderson Esq. Atty at Law of Monmouth in the Fourth Congrefsional District of Illinois as a gentleman worthy of a position from an administration which he has ever exerted his talents and energies to sustain; ever since the Organization of the Republican party he has been an active supporter of its principles; and has not until now been an applicant for any position. Mr. Henderson is eminently fitted to fill the post of Consul - pofsefsing a Legal education added to a practical knowledge of Languages acquired during a residence of more than four years in France An office that would afford him a remuneration would be gratefully accepted and would meet with the cordial approval of the friends of the administration in this District. W D Henderson Assessor 4th Dist Ill N A Rankin Chairman [Union?] (Warren County) Committee ---- Draper Babcock Treasurer of Warren County B. A. Cox Supt Public Schools Warren Co David Turnbull Sheriff Of. W. C T M Luster Clerk Circuit Court Warren Co Ill W. J. Thomson. Clk County Court. W. Co Jona M. Turnbull Post Master Monmouth Ills James [Strain ?] Rep: Senator 14th District Illinois James H. Martin Rep. from Warren Co. 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/bbd6078cb4e918d342e4ddff74f75cb0.pdf 3642c956c0dace688809ddf7f28220ae Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Louis Mo May 29" 1865 Hon. Richd Yates U.S. Senator Jacksonville Ills My dear friend: For three years I have devoted myself unremittingly to the duties of my office and determined to think of nothing else till the rebellion was crushed. The war is now over; and my long cherished desire of going to Europe comes up and urges me to make this application. As I read the French and Speak the German Language, some place in one of those countries would be desirable. Perhaps Munich recently vacated by death of Webster. In London I have some wealthy and influential relatives which would make that no unpleasant place. In conversation with some of my fellow officers, my desire on this subject was incidentally mentioned. They at once drew up and signed the papers which I send in company with this letter. I hope my dear Gov. you will not think that is this my ambition "to the overleap itself" but that you will find it agreeable with your duty to others and your high sense of justice to Illinois to ask nay even to urge this petition. But, if this fail, after due trial, then I would like to be continued in the [Pay?] Department by appointment into the Regular Army till I can see my accounts all settled. Hoping that the first petition may not fail and trusting your fidelity as my friend in the case I remain most respectfully your obedient and humble Servt Wm S. Pope [pay major?] The Tenth Ward Awake. The turnout and enthusiasm at Sturgeon Market Saturday night in favor of the New Constitution was in marked contract with the soullers affair at the Court House. On motion of Charles W. Irwin, [Plnlip] F. Shirmer was called on to preside and Frank White was chosen Secretary. The fallacies and objections brought to bear against the New Constitution were eloquently discussed by the Hon. C. D. Drake, Rev. Dr. Cox, Gen. Pile, Major Pope and Dr. Conzelman. The people are convinced that the New Constitution is demanded by the times, and it is clear that the Tenth Ward will roll up a heavy majority in its favor. Pious perjury will stand no chance in that ward. P.S. Any number of names could be readily attained to the paper handed me. Say they who have signed but they deemed needless to multiply names as they have a representative from all the stores in the dept. MjPope June 19th 1865 gave strong letter for f. apt Maj W. S. Pope Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 William S. Pope to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511968 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Louis Mo May 29" 1865 Hon. Richd Yates U.S. Senator Jacksonville Ills My dear friend: For three years I have devoted myself unremittingly to the duties of my office and determined to think of nothing else till the rebellion was crushed. The war is now over; and my long cherished desire of going to Europe comes up and urges me to make this application. As I read the French and Speak the German Language, some place in one of those countries would be desirable. Perhaps Munich recently vacated by death of Webster. In London I have some wealthy and influential relatives which would make that no unpleasant place. In conversation with some of my fellow officers, my desire on this subject was incidentally mentioned. They at once drew up and signed the papers which I send in company with this letter. I hope my dear Gov. you will not think that is this my ambition "to the overleap itself" but that you will find it agreeable with your duty to others and your high sense of justice to Illinois to ask nay even to urge this petition. But, if this fail, after due trial, then I would like to be continued in the [Pay?] Department by appointment into the Regular Army till I can see my accounts all settled. Hoping that the first petition may not fail and trusting your fidelity as my friend in the case I remain most respectfully your obedient and humble Servt Wm S. Pope [pay major?] The Tenth Ward Awake. The turnout and enthusiasm at Sturgeon Market Saturday night in favor of the New Constitution was in marked contract with the soullers affair at the Court House. On motion of Charles W. Irwin, [Plnlip] F. Shirmer was called on to preside and Frank White was chosen Secretary. The fallacies and objections brought to bear against the New Constitution were eloquently discussed by the Hon. C. D. Drake, Rev. Dr. Cox, Gen. Pile, Major Pope and Dr. Conzelman. The people are convinced that the New Constitution is demanded by the times, and it is clear that the Tenth Ward will roll up a heavy majority in its favor. Pious perjury will stand no chance in that ward. P.S. Any number of names could be readily attained to the paper handed me. Say they who have signed but they deemed needless to multiply names as they have a representative from all the stores in the dept. MjPope June 19th 1865 gave strong letter for f. apt Maj W. S. Pope 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/deec519ad0fbd9c37f6ec13939ee81f3.pdf 970886531f0cb3c72a1e556baeb424b7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. United States Court of Claims Solicitor's Office, Washington, D. C. May 29th, 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Jacksonville Ills My Dear Friend Herewith I enclose you two letters of introduction written to you for Mr Randall, which he [never ?] presented to you. Mr Randall is now an applicant for the office of Commissioner of Taxes for the State of Florida, under the "direct Tax Law." I hope you will send to Mr Randall a letter of recommendation such as he really merits. I have known Mr. Randall, for sometime past, and fully concur in all Judge Miller & Col Synch say of him If you will lend him your kindly assistance in this matter you will render valuable service to a very worthy young man. Mr R. is at present a clerk in the 1st Auditors Office Treasury Dept. Hoping to hear from you soon I remain Very truly your friend, John I. Weed John I. Weed sent [illegible] requestn letter July 18, 1865 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 I. Weed to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511967 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. United States Court of Claims Solicitor's Office, Washington, D. C. May 29th, 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Jacksonville Ills My Dear Friend Herewith I enclose you two letters of introduction written to you for Mr Randall, which he [never ?] presented to you. Mr Randall is now an applicant for the office of Commissioner of Taxes for the State of Florida, under the "direct Tax Law." I hope you will send to Mr Randall a letter of recommendation such as he really merits. I have known Mr. Randall, for sometime past, and fully concur in all Judge Miller & Col Synch say of him If you will lend him your kindly assistance in this matter you will render valuable service to a very worthy young man. Mr R. is at present a clerk in the 1st Auditors Office Treasury Dept. Hoping to hear from you soon I remain Very truly your friend, John I. Weed John I. Weed sent [illegible] requestn letter July 18, 1865 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/3aaeba6b3866b7a3cbeedbcd1760cb15.pdf 5b63ae1d9f97832e0ea071bed7f7409e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Augustine Knox Co. Ill. May the 29 [? 65] Dear Governor, Allow me to address you thus, for it seems most natural to think of you as the Governor and the man to whom I owe so much. Your reward is greater than my gratitude. "In as much as you have done it unto the least of these my deciples, ye have done it unto me" says Christ. In accordance with your kind request I send you my address. Yours affectionately T. M. Triplett Address St Augustine Knox Co. Ill ---- T M Tripplett St Augustine Knox Co Sends address Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 T. M. Triplett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511966 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Augustine Knox Co. Ill. May the 29 [? 65] Dear Governor, Allow me to address you thus, for it seems most natural to think of you as the Governor and the man to whom I owe so much. Your reward is greater than my gratitude. "In as much as you have done it unto the least of these my deciples, ye have done it unto me" says Christ. In accordance with your kind request I send you my address. Yours affectionately T. M. Triplett Address St Augustine Knox Co. Ill ---- T M Tripplett St Augustine Knox Co Sends address 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/bbb7ea04e6131c86bc6a71166213d23a.pdf eb04b8a2370da8286b6551ebe2ae2a7a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with James Henderson letter 5/26/65 with James Strain letter 5/20/65 with C. A. Savage " 5/18/65 Aledo 27th May 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I learn that it is the purpose of the Republicans of this Congressional District as a testimony of their appreciation of his services in support of the principles for which we have labored, to present through you, to the President for the position of Consul the name of James Henderson Esq of Monmouth. From a long and intimate acquaintance with him - from a knowledge of his standing with the friends of the administration and having full confidence in his integrity and ability I do not hesitate to recommend him as a gentleman eminently fitted for the position. His appointment will meet with the approbation of your friends in this District. Yours Respectfully E Gilmore <hr /> E Gilmore Aledo Mercer Co. To Gov Yates Recommending James Henderson of Monmouth to be appointed Consul in Consideration of his distinguished services and fidelity to the party and the Country Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. Gilmore to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511965 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 James Henderson letter 5/26/65 with James Strain letter 5/20/65 with C. A. Savage " 5/18/65 Aledo 27th May 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I learn that it is the purpose of the Republicans of this Congressional District as a testimony of their appreciation of his services in support of the principles for which we have labored, to present through you, to the President for the position of Consul the name of James Henderson Esq of Monmouth. From a long and intimate acquaintance with him - from a knowledge of his standing with the friends of the administration and having full confidence in his integrity and ability I do not hesitate to recommend him as a gentleman eminently fitted for the position. His appointment will meet with the approbation of your friends in this District. Yours Respectfully E Gilmore <hr /> E Gilmore Aledo Mercer Co. To Gov Yates Recommending James Henderson of Monmouth to be appointed Consul in Consideration of his distinguished services and fidelity to the party and the Country 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/94a72ef300e30c97371627843f9b3fda.pdf b286c614d1d76de5e97bf24e17ecd854 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. H. Waters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511964 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. 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/b533b5925bc5197f2d09586e4f8df37a.pdf bfb998ce02a14c14217981056b6f1abc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. PAY DEPARTMENT, U.S.A. POST OF NEW ALBANY, IND. May 27 1865 Hon Richard Yates Senator from Illinois. Dear Sir; -- I am truly much obliged to you for your efforts in my behalf; your kindness will be remembered by me and by my friends. I rejoice that you have received such a gratifying testimonial from your honor friends: in feeling I fully participate in the sentiments expressed and wish I could have been present. Before such offerings as these, fragrant with the incense of the heart devotion of old and tried friends, even public honors pale and loose their lustro. It may be that there are no vacancies just now in the Regular Army: if ---- not a promotion to Brevet Lt. Col, which has been made in several cases in our department would affect the same thing, and I think would be better. This is practicable I know. Anything you may do Governor, will be most gratefully remembered by me and also appreciated by my family. Respectfully Yours Geo. Phelps ---- Geo. Phelps --- Sent letter to Lt Anton in his behalf -- Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Phelps to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511963 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. PAY DEPARTMENT, U.S.A. POST OF NEW ALBANY, IND. May 27 1865 Hon Richard Yates Senator from Illinois. Dear Sir; -- I am truly much obliged to you for your efforts in my behalf; your kindness will be remembered by me and by my friends. I rejoice that you have received such a gratifying testimonial from your honor friends: in feeling I fully participate in the sentiments expressed and wish I could have been present. Before such offerings as these, fragrant with the incense of the heart devotion of old and tried friends, even public honors pale and loose their lustro. It may be that there are no vacancies just now in the Regular Army: if ---- not a promotion to Brevet Lt. Col, which has been made in several cases in our department would affect the same thing, and I think would be better. This is practicable I know. Anything you may do Governor, will be most gratefully remembered by me and also appreciated by my family. Respectfully Yours Geo. Phelps ---- Geo. Phelps --- Sent letter to Lt Anton in his behalf -- 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/b0582240242e8825bc831530135bf92b.pdf 7d1eb827522eba0234f604c52ccf5c53 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Meridian Miss. May 27th 1865. Richard Yates Esq Dear Sir Your kind favor of the 5th inst came duly to hand on the 25th. I was agreeably surprised to find a likeness of yourself enclosed I am truly thankful for the gift and shall esteem it together with your autograph a treasure I will send with this a photograph likeness of myself also a few notes of the now "defunct Confederacy" as the latter to you may be objects of interest You asked me to let you know if I thought you could serve me in any way Believing you have especially taken an interest in my welfare I will frankly state to you my condition and desires You have been very kind to me and I, <pre> ____ </pre> do not know as I should permit myself to ask more than you have already granted me My father is what is denominated a "small farmer" he was too poor well to give m more than a common school education I managed to master the common branches sufficiently to take charge of a district school which I did with success Believing duty to parents required it I remained at home until twenty one years of age when I set to work to accumulate money with a determination of procuring for myself an education In a few months thereafter the war broke out I did not immediately rush into the ranks but waited until the Bulls Run disaster when believing our government was in danger and needed my help I cheerfully took up my musket and gave up in part my long cherished plans <pre> ____ </pre> I have been ambitious and as I presume you are aware have worked for positions not alone for self but because I believed I was capable of doing more and better service for my country were I to have a position of trust I had no friends of influence in the army to extend me any aid and I had not the faculty to gain friends as some have for I went forth with a determination to do right whether it was in consonance with the feelings of my superiors in rank or not That I have been an obedient and dutiful soldier I think none will deny I have I believe done my duty I am still ambitious and still determined to "make my mark" God permitting Were it not too much to ask of you I would be truly grateful could you procure me a situation of some trust that I might hold for <pre> ____ </pre> <pre>two or three years or long enough to procure funds sufficient to permit me to obtain an education Forgive me if I ask too much of you I would not ask it but I fear if I have no aid in procuring me a situation where I can earn necessary funds my circumstances are such that necessity will compel me to forego the education I so much need It is my sincere desire to become intelligent great and good I hope you will pardon me for extending my letter to so great length If you deem any portion of my letter suitable to appear in print you are at liberty to have it published this sheet of course I would not have the public eye to see Chas Austin. </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 20, Folder 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Charles Austin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511962 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. Meridian Miss. May 27th 1865. Richard Yates Esq Dear Sir Your kind favor of the 5th inst came duly to hand on the 25th. I was agreeably surprised to find a likeness of yourself enclosed I am truly thankful for the gift and shall esteem it together with your autograph a treasure I will send with this a photograph likeness of myself also a few notes of the now "defunct Confederacy" as the latter to you may be objects of interest You asked me to let you know if I thought you could serve me in any way Believing you have especially taken an interest in my welfare I will frankly state to you my condition and desires You have been very kind to me and I, <pre> ____ </pre> do not know as I should permit myself to ask more than you have already granted me My father is what is denominated a "small farmer" he was too poor well to give m more than a common school education I managed to master the common branches sufficiently to take charge of a district school which I did with success Believing duty to parents required it I remained at home until twenty one years of age when I set to work to accumulate money with a determination of procuring for myself an education In a few months thereafter the war broke out I did not immediately rush into the ranks but waited until the Bulls Run disaster when believing our government was in danger and needed my help I cheerfully took up my musket and gave up in part my long cherished plans <pre> ____ </pre> I have been ambitious and as I presume you are aware have worked for positions not alone for self but because I believed I was capable of doing more and better service for my country were I to have a position of trust I had no friends of influence in the army to extend me any aid and I had not the faculty to gain friends as some have for I went forth with a determination to do right whether it was in consonance with the feelings of my superiors in rank or not That I have been an obedient and dutiful soldier I think none will deny I have I believe done my duty I am still ambitious and still determined to "make my mark" God permitting Were it not too much to ask of you I would be truly grateful could you procure me a situation of some trust that I might hold for <pre> ____ </pre> <pre>two or three years or long enough to procure funds sufficient to permit me to obtain an education Forgive me if I ask too much of you I would not ask it but I fear if I have no aid in procuring me a situation where I can earn necessary funds my circumstances are such that necessity will compel me to forego the education I so much need It is my sincere desire to become intelligent great and good I hope you will pardon me for extending my letter to so great length If you deem any portion of my letter suitable to appear in print you are at liberty to have it published this sheet of course I would not have the public eye to see Chas Austin. </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/515fd0b815e9044e575d484050060395.pdf a837913b0d61d6e7c5684c0746276ec7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Louisville Ky May 27th 1865 Dr Govenor I have reluctantly concluded to again call on you for a favour to wit From present indications orders will soon be issued to muster out of service a large portion of the Pay Dept. I dont know what if any particular rule until adopted (perhaps none) Inasmuch as I have been in the business the past two & a half years and flatter myself that I am somewhat posted in my duties. I would be glad to remain in the service for the present, for the following reasons. My business at home is of cource broken up and it is considered rather an unfavourable time to commence anew, and for the additional reason, that the final accounting officer at Washington (owing to the great amount of business conducted in his office) is far behind in settling <hr /> up with disbursing officers and will necesisarily be for some considerable time to come owing to the fact that maney have resigned & maney others will be mustered out. It of cource would be desirable to me to remain in the service till I could settle up my accounts promptly at Washington as it will require the attention of disbursing officers more or less till their accounts are finally settle up. I feel confident that an intimation from you to the Hon Sec of War that he would retain me in the service as long as additionell PMs are required of cource he can regulate & designate those that are to be retained and think he would not hesitate to accomodate your wishes in the matter. I presume orders will soon be issued designating those to be mustered out. With high regard I am truly yours etc Chas Newcomer <hr /> Maj. Chas Newcomer Louisville May 27. 65 Wants to be retained as Pay Master in service in event of Pay Mrs being mustered out soon wrote to Sec Stanton Aug 25 urging Maj [illegible] also to Major at Louisville Ky strong & urgent letter wants letter to Sec of War for his selection & write New comisc I have again written on the subject & tell him to cont. me whether there is any thing else I can do for him Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Charles Newcomer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511961 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. Louisville Ky May 27th 1865 Dr Govenor I have reluctantly concluded to again call on you for a favour to wit From present indications orders will soon be issued to muster out of service a large portion of the Pay Dept. I dont know what if any particular rule until adopted (perhaps none) Inasmuch as I have been in the business the past two & a half years and flatter myself that I am somewhat posted in my duties. I would be glad to remain in the service for the present, for the following reasons. My business at home is of cource broken up and it is considered rather an unfavourable time to commence anew, and for the additional reason, that the final accounting officer at Washington (owing to the great amount of business conducted in his office) is far behind in settling <hr /> up with disbursing officers and will necesisarily be for some considerable time to come owing to the fact that maney have resigned & maney others will be mustered out. It of cource would be desirable to me to remain in the service till I could settle up my accounts promptly at Washington as it will require the attention of disbursing officers more or less till their accounts are finally settle up. I feel confident that an intimation from you to the Hon Sec of War that he would retain me in the service as long as additionell PMs are required of cource he can regulate & designate those that are to be retained and think he would not hesitate to accomodate your wishes in the matter. I presume orders will soon be issued designating those to be mustered out. With high regard I am truly yours etc Chas Newcomer <hr /> Maj. Chas Newcomer Louisville May 27. 65 Wants to be retained as Pay Master in service in event of Pay Mrs being mustered out soon wrote to Sec Stanton Aug 25 urging Maj [illegible] also to Major at Louisville Ky strong & urgent letter wants letter to Sec of War for his selection & write New comisc I have again written on the subject & tell him to cont. me whether there is any thing else I can do for him 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