271 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/af479716e2d5aa2aa30889f66a7bce19.pdf e8c0bc1c5bf5a3ac4123a9ba9368dc38 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield may 11th 1865 Dear Governor: Your letters of the 9th instant came to hand this morning. I have seen Col Williams and we have arranged to inform all parties interested in the "Yates Testimonial Fund" that their "certificates" will be sent as soo as received. The Col thinks the money should not be refunded, but an effort made to have it a success, and in case it should fail, you can donate it to some charitable institute which would give entire satisfaction to all. I send you my "blue book" by <hr /> express, which I hope will give you the information desired, also your mail which has been accumulating for several days. I hardly know in what shape I could make the account you spoke of, although it would be a "God send" to me now, as I am considerably behind financially, having purchased a home in Springfield. I certainly wish to pay you the notes you hold against me, although I do not remember anything about the amount. I hope to see you soon, am very pleasantly situated here at present, and always ready to render you any service <hr /> in my feeble power. With love to Mrs Yates, Katie & Dickey I am Very Truly Yours Jno M Snyder Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville Ill Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 Jonathan M. Snyder to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511935 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. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield may 11th 1865 Dear Governor: Your letters of the 9th instant came to hand this morning. I have seen Col Williams and we have arranged to inform all parties interested in the "Yates Testimonial Fund" that their "certificates" will be sent as soo as received. The Col thinks the money should not be refunded, but an effort made to have it a success, and in case it should fail, you can donate it to some charitable institute which would give entire satisfaction to all. I send you my "blue book" by <hr /> express, which I hope will give you the information desired, also your mail which has been accumulating for several days. I hardly know in what shape I could make the account you spoke of, although it would be a "God send" to me now, as I am considerably behind financially, having purchased a home in Springfield. I certainly wish to pay you the notes you hold against me, although I do not remember anything about the amount. I hope to see you soon, am very pleasantly situated here at present, and always ready to render you any service <hr /> in my feeble power. With love to Mrs Yates, Katie & Dickey I am Very Truly Yours Jno M Snyder Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville Ill Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/259a92ee8089f9b9fcd959db26574071.pdf c95f2b6f1a55c71d90b9d87681549954 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gov Richard Yates Dr To Gas Lt and Coak Company To Gas bills from 1st April 1861 to the 1st Oct 3 25 Jany 16th 1865 " 1 Two Light Chandalier 10 00 " " " 1 do " " 10 00 " " " 1 [drop?] Lights 4 50 " " " 3 Globes 1 25 3 75 Feby 1 " Gas bill for January 3 20 March 1 " Gas Bill " February 2 80 April 1 " Gas bill " March 2 55 May 1 " Gas bill " April 2 05 38 85 May 10th 1865 $42 10 [illegible] <hr /> Gas Receipt to May 1, 1865- Paid May 1, $42.10. W.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 Gas, Lt, and Coak Company to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511934 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. Gov Richard Yates Dr To Gas Lt and Coak Company To Gas bills from 1st April 1861 to the 1st Oct 3 25 Jany 16th 1865 " 1 Two Light Chandalier 10 00 " " " 1 do " " 10 00 " " " 1 [drop?] Lights 4 50 " " " 3 Globes 1 25 3 75 Feby 1 " Gas bill for January 3 20 March 1 " Gas Bill " February 2 80 April 1 " Gas bill " March 2 55 May 1 " Gas bill " April 2 05 38 85 May 10th 1865 $42 10 [illegible] <hr /> Gas Receipt to May 1, 1865- Paid May 1, $42.10. W.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/a3c723779d939caa5b0f0f0e5eb01ec9.pdf 6287820e046cbaa0e3dcbb115fe5ebfb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. May 9th 1865 Jacksonville Illinois Hon Richard Yates [illegible] Dear Sir Mrs Julia A Gibbons has informed me that she requested you to use your influence in obtaining a pension for her and that you desired me to write a statement of the facts in the case. Her husbands name was William [illegible] Gibbons he was a private in Co "K" in the 2nd regt of Illinois [illegible] vols and died at Paw Paw Island in the Mississippi River on the 20th day of May 1863. The papers have been properly made out and forwarded to the pension commissioner but he refuses to allow a pension becase he says the official evidence of the death of the soldier is not comple. about a week ago he forwarded to me a circular to be sent by me to be signed by some surgeon or other commissioned officer having the [legitimate] knowledge of the death of the soldier aforesaid. there is no commissioned officer in the army who knows of his own personal knowledge of the death of Gibbons, so that it will be useless for me to attempt to get the circular signed. the statements of his company officers have been forwarded in which he gave all the knowledge they possess of the death. there was a german soldier of his company with him on the island when he died and who saw him die his affidavit has been twice forwarded but they still ask for positive proof from a commissioned officer and that cant be obtained. the man Gibbons was shipped from Memphis to Vicksburg. he was sick when first on the boat and during the passage he was taken worse and was put off the boat on Paw Paw island where he died with no one near him who knew him save the soldier which affidavit has been twice forwarded. on the island named sick soldiers were frequently put who had contagious disease though I believe Gibbons sickness was not of that nature. the sum of the pension claim is 36,316-I believe I have now stated all the facts appertaining to the case. respectfully yours James J Ronen claimants atty Wm Gibbons 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 J. Ronen to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511933 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. May 9th 1865 Jacksonville Illinois Hon Richard Yates [illegible] Dear Sir Mrs Julia A Gibbons has informed me that she requested you to use your influence in obtaining a pension for her and that you desired me to write a statement of the facts in the case. Her husbands name was William [illegible] Gibbons he was a private in Co "K" in the 2nd regt of Illinois [illegible] vols and died at Paw Paw Island in the Mississippi River on the 20th day of May 1863. The papers have been properly made out and forwarded to the pension commissioner but he refuses to allow a pension becase he says the official evidence of the death of the soldier is not comple. about a week ago he forwarded to me a circular to be sent by me to be signed by some surgeon or other commissioned officer having the [legitimate] knowledge of the death of the soldier aforesaid. there is no commissioned officer in the army who knows of his own personal knowledge of the death of Gibbons, so that it will be useless for me to attempt to get the circular signed. the statements of his company officers have been forwarded in which he gave all the knowledge they possess of the death. there was a german soldier of his company with him on the island when he died and who saw him die his affidavit has been twice forwarded but they still ask for positive proof from a commissioned officer and that cant be obtained. the man Gibbons was shipped from Memphis to Vicksburg. he was sick when first on the boat and during the passage he was taken worse and was put off the boat on Paw Paw island where he died with no one near him who knew him save the soldier which affidavit has been twice forwarded. on the island named sick soldiers were frequently put who had contagious disease though I believe Gibbons sickness was not of that nature. the sum of the pension claim is 36,316-I believe I have now stated all the facts appertaining to the case. respectfully yours James J Ronen claimants atty Wm Gibbons 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/f6c179070f26d2b1896db4f7555d6aa1.pdf 8f406ff7c20d4ed22385bf31c0a0e779 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With John R. Woods letter 5/12/65 with printed circular headed "Claim Dept. of Ill. State San. Commission for benefit widows and orphans" With [?] O of O.F. (Office of M. W. Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Illinois 3/27/65 Illinois State Sanitary Commission Claim Department Springfield, May 6th, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville Ills Dear Governor When I saw Mrs Yates and Yourself in your carriage last week I little thought that your visit here was to end so soon, else I would have made an extra effort to avail myself of your kind invitation to call at your hotel. Hoping however to be in your city at an early day, if possible, it will afford me great pleasure to look in upon your domestic [illegible] in your own home. Being very sure that you never read either of my Reports I take the liberty of sending for your acceptance a bound vol. containing both supposing that now, in your hours of comparative leisure, when you are so disposed, you could better [bethrow?] a minute or two in look over them. Of the first report one of the most intelligent and widely know Sanitary Women in the field, has been pleased tosay that it is "the best Report which has yet emanated fromany Sanitary Organization". The second she has not seen. I have heard many expressions of surprise, that Gov Yates in his last Annual message so totally ignored the person who prepared that document and gave credit to those who never wrote a line of it. I told them that I was going to submit in silence, hoping that my reward would yet come. Yours faithfully and truly John R. Woods <hr /> Col. J. R. Woods May 6, 1865 Ans'd explaining omission had intended to confer with him & omitted for that purpose and then I did not see proof 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 R. Woods to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511932 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 John R. Woods letter 5/12/65 with printed circular headed "Claim Dept. of Ill. State San. Commission for benefit widows and orphans" With [?] O of O.F. (Office of M. W. Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Illinois 3/27/65 Illinois State Sanitary Commission Claim Department Springfield, May 6th, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville Ills Dear Governor When I saw Mrs Yates and Yourself in your carriage last week I little thought that your visit here was to end so soon, else I would have made an extra effort to avail myself of your kind invitation to call at your hotel. Hoping however to be in your city at an early day, if possible, it will afford me great pleasure to look in upon your domestic [illegible] in your own home. Being very sure that you never read either of my Reports I take the liberty of sending for your acceptance a bound vol. containing both supposing that now, in your hours of comparative leisure, when you are so disposed, you could better [bethrow?] a minute or two in look over them. Of the first report one of the most intelligent and widely know Sanitary Women in the field, has been pleased tosay that it is "the best Report which has yet emanated fromany Sanitary Organization". The second she has not seen. I have heard many expressions of surprise, that Gov Yates in his last Annual message so totally ignored the person who prepared that document and gave credit to those who never wrote a line of it. I told them that I was going to submit in silence, hoping that my reward would yet come. Yours faithfully and truly John R. Woods <hr /> Col. J. R. Woods May 6, 1865 Ans'd explaining omission had intended to confer with him & omitted for that purpose and then I did not see proof 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/d038facf33649b9e24ce28a18c758ca2.pdf 9ea5132047a9740a99f00b2db7c58273 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 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John R. Woods to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511931 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/618d436566d3172c0bb983bdd1a4868c.pdf c37e4ee11a458a37031fffa2adf432e5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Danville May 5th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir Your note of the 2nd just. enclosing note from the [illegible] notifying me of my discharge has just come to hand. such are my misfortunes I feared such would be the case had I not made all necessary arrangements in view of taking & entering upon the duties of the position I would not care so much about it. but it cant be helped and I presume the continuance would have ben short at most. verry respectfully your friend & olt sevt J Peters J. Peters Danville Ill acknowledges notice of muster out of the service - regrets 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 J. Peters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511930 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Danville May 5th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir Your note of the 2nd just. enclosing note from the [illegible] notifying me of my discharge has just come to hand. such are my misfortunes I feared such would be the case had I not made all necessary arrangements in view of taking & entering upon the duties of the position I would not care so much about it. but it cant be helped and I presume the continuance would have ben short at most. verry respectfully your friend & olt sevt J Peters J. Peters Danville Ill acknowledges notice of muster out of the service - regrets 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/53046dacfdd1afbf73e41ea5658b43d9.pdf fdd83b2d6342f1b7851bfaae69950493 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mint of the United States. CHIEF COINER'S DEPARTMENT. Philadelphia May 3rd 1865 Hon Richard Yates Sir, I see by the papers that our Government is about opening the different ports along the coast for the resumption of trade and for the purpose of preventing articles contraband of war from entering these various locations. Treasury Agents are to be appointed, to attend to that business, etc. If it would not be asking too much from you I would like to occupy such a position "there is money in it" and I am desirous to make enough <hr /> of commodity to make and keep me comfortable. Will you do me the great personal favor, to write me and let me have your views on this subject and as time is a great object attend to it at your earliest convenience. If this position can be procured for me you will place me under the deepest obligation. I sent your medal by mail and had it registered. Will you be kind enough to acknowledge the receipt of it. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Isaac McBride Asst to Chief Coiner Mint of the US Philad~ Enclosed I send a few medals for distribution among your intimates. [illegible] <hr /> I. McBride May 20 '65 Sent letter recommending him to H Risley for Treas Agent. 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 Isaac McBride to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511929 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mint of the United States. CHIEF COINER'S DEPARTMENT. Philadelphia May 3rd 1865 Hon Richard Yates Sir, I see by the papers that our Government is about opening the different ports along the coast for the resumption of trade and for the purpose of preventing articles contraband of war from entering these various locations. Treasury Agents are to be appointed, to attend to that business, etc. If it would not be asking too much from you I would like to occupy such a position "there is money in it" and I am desirous to make enough <hr /> of commodity to make and keep me comfortable. Will you do me the great personal favor, to write me and let me have your views on this subject and as time is a great object attend to it at your earliest convenience. If this position can be procured for me you will place me under the deepest obligation. I sent your medal by mail and had it registered. Will you be kind enough to acknowledge the receipt of it. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Isaac McBride Asst to Chief Coiner Mint of the US Philad~ Enclosed I send a few medals for distribution among your intimates. [illegible] <hr /> I. McBride May 20 '65 Sent letter recommending him to H Risley for Treas Agent. 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/1d3c3f0d92e8d787ae7643df19d60d55.pdf 2c4b378c2596244c7758229b6bf39318 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Philadelphia, April 29 1865 M [illegible] Yates Bought of Geo. J. Henkels Importer and Manufacturer of Fine Furniture and Upholstery, Nos. 809 and 811 Chestnut Street Walnut Bedstead 150 [Boxing?] 6 156 [illegible] [illegible] Henkels <hr /> Geo J Henkel's Receipt 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 05 (April 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 George J. Henkels to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511928 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. Philadelphia, April 29 1865 M [illegible] Yates Bought of Geo. J. Henkels Importer and Manufacturer of Fine Furniture and Upholstery, Nos. 809 and 811 Chestnut Street Walnut Bedstead 150 [Boxing?] 6 156 [illegible] [illegible] Henkels <hr /> Geo J Henkel's Receipt 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/54efeec967de7e17a4fd161874212cb3.pdf dad4c63bd1032d5294275627c3c17d19 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Office of the LINCOLN NATIONAL MONUMENT ASSOCIATION, Springfield, ILL., April 25, 1865 </pre> Dear Sir: At a meeting of the Committee of Arrangements appointed by the citizens of the City of Springfield, Illinois, April 24th, 1865 the following resolutions were adopted: <pre> Resolved, That Governor Richard J. Oglesby, Lieut. Gov. Wm. Bross, Hon. Sharon Tyndale, Secretary of State, Hon. O. H. Miner, Auditor of State, Hon. Jas. H. Beveridge, Treasurer, Hon. N. Bateman, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Hon. J. T. Stuart, Hon. S. H. Treat, Hon. Jesse K. Dubois, Hon. O. M. Hatch, Hon. John A. McClernaud, Hon. Wm. Butler, Hon. Jas. C. Coukliug, Hon. Thos. J. Dennis, and such others as they may select, constitute a Lincoln National Monument Association, for the purpose of receiving funds and disbursing the same, for obtaining grounds and erecting a monument thereon in Springfield, Ills., to the memory of our lamented Chief Magistrate, Abraham Lincoln. Resolved, That Hon. James H. Beveridge, Treasurer of the State of Illinois, be the Treasurer of thee said association. Resolved, That all the officers and soldiers of our armies, and the officers, marines and sailors of our navy, at their several camps, stations, forts and hospitals, be requested to make a contribution, for the said purposes, during the second week of May, 1865, or as soon thereafter as possible, and remit by draft, or otherwise, to said Treasurer at Springfield Illinois. Resolved, That the Councils of the Loyal League throughout the nation be requested to contribute for the purpose aforesaid, at their weekly meeting in the second week of May, 1865, and remit to said Treasurer. Resolved, That the various boards of trade and chambers of commerce throughout the nation, be requested to contribute during the said week, for said purposes, and remit as aforesaid. Resolved, That the several lodges of Masons and Odd Fellows throughout the nation be requested to contribute for said purposes at their regular meetings in said week, and remit as aforesaid. Resolved, That all literary, religious and benevolent associations throughout the land, be requested to contribute at their regular meetings in said week and remit as aforesaid. Resolved, That the churches of all denominations throughout the land be requested to take up a collection on the second Sunday in May, 1865, for said purposes and remit as aforesaid. Resolved, That the colored population of our country to whom our lamented Chief Magistrate was so generous a benefactor, be requested to contribute during said week, or as soon thereafter as convenient and remit as aforesaid. Resolved, That every individual who reveres the name of Abraham Lincoln, and who may desire to act separately be requested to contribute during said week, or as soon thereafter as convenient, and remit as aforesaid. Resolved, That the National Banks and Post Masters throughout the nation be the agents of said association for remittance of contributions. Resolved, That the above resolutions be transmitted by telegraph and published in every newspaper in the country as speedily as possible. </pre> <pre> John T. Stuart, Chair'n. James C. Conkling, Secretary. On the 26th day of April 1865, the Association organized by the appointment of - </pre> Richard Oglesby, President. James H. Beveridge, Treasurer. Sharon Tyndale, Secretary. Clinton L. Conkling, Ass't Secretary. <pre> John Williams, Hon. Samuel H. Treat, Jacob Bunn, Esq. } Executive Committee. </pre> <pre> The said Association now appeals to you in the most urgent manner to exert all your influence towards the accomplishment of its purposes, by keeping the second week of May next, or the earliest day possible thereafter, prominently before the public as the time to contribute to the erection of a monument to our lamented Chief Magistrate ABRAHAM LINCOLN. </pre> <pre> Let the nation by one simultaneous movement testify its regard for his exalted character; its appreciation for his distinguished services, and its sorrow for his death by erecting, to his memory, a monument that will forever prove that Republics are not ungrateful. </pre> <pre> Most beautiful grounds, already adorned by nature and embellished by art, near the centre of the city of Springfield, have been selected as his final resting place. </pre> <pre> His mortal remains now await your response, ere they shall be deposited beneath a MONUMENT that shall be worthy of his fame and the affectionate gratitude of a generous nation. </pre> <pre> RICHARD J. OGLESBY, President. </pre> <pre> SHARON TYNDALE, Secretary. CLINTON L. CONKLING, Assistant Secretary. </pre> <pre> N. B. All National Banks and Postmasters are requested to act as agents to receive and transmit funds. No other agents will be appointed except under Seal with written signatures of the officers. </pre> <hr /> Lincoln Monument Association 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 05 (April 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 Richard J. Oglesby and others to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511927 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. <pre> Office of the LINCOLN NATIONAL MONUMENT ASSOCIATION, Springfield, ILL., April 25, 1865 </pre> Dear Sir: At a meeting of the Committee of Arrangements appointed by the citizens of the City of Springfield, Illinois, April 24th, 1865 the following resolutions were adopted: <pre> Resolved, That Governor Richard J. Oglesby, Lieut. Gov. Wm. Bross, Hon. Sharon Tyndale, Secretary of State, Hon. O. H. Miner, Auditor of State, Hon. Jas. H. Beveridge, Treasurer, Hon. N. Bateman, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Hon. J. T. Stuart, Hon. S. H. Treat, Hon. Jesse K. Dubois, Hon. O. M. Hatch, Hon. John A. McClernaud, Hon. Wm. Butler, Hon. Jas. C. Coukliug, Hon. Thos. J. Dennis, and such others as they may select, constitute a Lincoln National Monument Association, for the purpose of receiving funds and disbursing the same, for obtaining grounds and erecting a monument thereon in Springfield, Ills., to the memory of our lamented Chief Magistrate, Abraham Lincoln. Resolved, That Hon. James H. Beveridge, Treasurer of the State of Illinois, be the Treasurer of thee said association. Resolved, That all the officers and soldiers of our armies, and the officers, marines and sailors of our navy, at their several camps, stations, forts and hospitals, be requested to make a contribution, for the said purposes, during the second week of May, 1865, or as soon thereafter as possible, and remit by draft, or otherwise, to said Treasurer at Springfield Illinois. Resolved, That the Councils of the Loyal League throughout the nation be requested to contribute for the purpose aforesaid, at their weekly meeting in the second week of May, 1865, and remit to said Treasurer. Resolved, That the various boards of trade and chambers of commerce throughout the nation, be requested to contribute during the said week, for said purposes, and remit as aforesaid. Resolved, That the several lodges of Masons and Odd Fellows throughout the nation be requested to contribute for said purposes at their regular meetings in said week, and remit as aforesaid. Resolved, That all literary, religious and benevolent associations throughout the land, be requested to contribute at their regular meetings in said week and remit as aforesaid. Resolved, That the churches of all denominations throughout the land be requested to take up a collection on the second Sunday in May, 1865, for said purposes and remit as aforesaid. Resolved, That the colored population of our country to whom our lamented Chief Magistrate was so generous a benefactor, be requested to contribute during said week, or as soon thereafter as convenient and remit as aforesaid. Resolved, That every individual who reveres the name of Abraham Lincoln, and who may desire to act separately be requested to contribute during said week, or as soon thereafter as convenient, and remit as aforesaid. Resolved, That the National Banks and Post Masters throughout the nation be the agents of said association for remittance of contributions. Resolved, That the above resolutions be transmitted by telegraph and published in every newspaper in the country as speedily as possible. </pre> <pre> John T. Stuart, Chair'n. James C. Conkling, Secretary. On the 26th day of April 1865, the Association organized by the appointment of - </pre> Richard Oglesby, President. James H. Beveridge, Treasurer. Sharon Tyndale, Secretary. Clinton L. Conkling, Ass't Secretary. <pre> John Williams, Hon. Samuel H. Treat, Jacob Bunn, Esq. } Executive Committee. </pre> <pre> The said Association now appeals to you in the most urgent manner to exert all your influence towards the accomplishment of its purposes, by keeping the second week of May next, or the earliest day possible thereafter, prominently before the public as the time to contribute to the erection of a monument to our lamented Chief Magistrate ABRAHAM LINCOLN. </pre> <pre> Let the nation by one simultaneous movement testify its regard for his exalted character; its appreciation for his distinguished services, and its sorrow for his death by erecting, to his memory, a monument that will forever prove that Republics are not ungrateful. </pre> <pre> Most beautiful grounds, already adorned by nature and embellished by art, near the centre of the city of Springfield, have been selected as his final resting place. </pre> <pre> His mortal remains now await your response, ere they shall be deposited beneath a MONUMENT that shall be worthy of his fame and the affectionate gratitude of a generous nation. </pre> <pre> RICHARD J. OGLESBY, President. </pre> <pre> SHARON TYNDALE, Secretary. CLINTON L. CONKLING, Assistant Secretary. </pre> <pre> N. B. All National Banks and Postmasters are requested to act as agents to receive and transmit funds. No other agents will be appointed except under Seal with written signatures of the officers. </pre> <hr /> Lincoln Monument Association 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/a41f81e7f379ce26b2cb6a8e83204024.pdf 70e136bb75db8d05dff83a4a58808855 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private New Orleans Apl 22nd 1865 My Dear Sir I shall send a copy of this letter to Farnsworth, addressed to his name, and in it I shall ask his cooperation in my plan. In what I write I want you to consider [illegible] [illegible][illegible] not of personal confidence and should nothing come of my endeavrs no harm will be done. [illegible] agreed? There are in Louisana and Texas probably three hundred thousand bales of cotton, a large part of which blongs to the confrderate government. The leaders of the rbllin. then,[illegible] Kirby Smith [illegible] ast [illegible]that the game with them is up, and that all they hast to do nows is to pass what they can to [illegible][illegible] in this is [illegible] other country. For this [illegible] they want to pass that cottin and are trying to sell it for fastrest delivry, but nobody will buy and incur the dangers of war and confiscation. They can not sell in on credit to an of our people for rasons that will suggest themselves to you at [illegible]. I have a proposition upon Buchner, who is at [illegible] on [illegible][illegible] to this effet: I want him to hand all the public cotton and all the cotton [illegible] to confiscatin legally transferred to the ownership of those is [illegible] civilians who hast not ben engaged in actin [illegible] 2/ against [illegible][illegible][illegible] [april 22 1865] and after they are arrstrd with [illegible] accrding to the forms of law, I propose to get for them a null and [void?} parden for all political offences that they may hast commttd. a parden for each one, I mean, under the hand of the president and the [seal?]of state in which all their rights to hold property shall b rrtrnd and [illegible] dispute it. This is the plan: and I have it before Buchner already and he will [illegible] communicate it to Smith. I hast little hesitation in saying that it will [apprest?] itself to their [illegible][illegible] and that it will be accepted. Ans for your cooperation I hav told Buchner that I shall charge him one third the [illegible] [illegible] of thr cotton when sold for [illegible] on this side. one third will go to [illegible] and one third to Kirby Smith, Buchner [illegible] they making such a division s they [illegible]. their is enoufs for all of us; and now if you & them - they must be [fair]-when you will [illegible] manage to get [illegible] approval of the plan 3 and his signaturs to [April 22 1865]the pardners this work is done. He might to make not a moments hesitation about it. The job iz of the govermment is to pass that property to [illegible] [illegible] & [finances?]; and as [sure?] as God lives it will be destroy all as our troops approach [illegible] it is in [illegible] way [illegible] of to thr satisfaction of thrs men who control it. they are outlaws and will be exhatinatrd; they care nothing for the country's properity. they hast nothing but [illegible] for it and us; but they can be bribed to do iss and the country this great service; and wh that knows [illegible] great the financial distrip all [illegible] the [illegible] will be as soon as the war is ovr, [illegible][illegible] that we should help tak in saving all that we can? Had Mr. Lincoln [illegible] then [illegible][illegible][illegible]him no doubt of his acquicscence. I had before him a [illegible] of [illegible] for all the country east of the Mississippi, but the [illegible] of [illegible][illegible][illegible] great distruction at [illegible] and other places, has turned my attention to the west. [illegible][illegible][illegible] you please with you, but promise me that when you hear from me again and hast the names of the men for whom parden is asked you will go to Washington at once, and lay this whole thing 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 05 (April 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 12 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 Unknown to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511926 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private New Orleans Apl 22nd 1865 My Dear Sir I shall send a copy of this letter to Farnsworth, addressed to his name, and in it I shall ask his cooperation in my plan. In what I write I want you to consider [illegible] [illegible][illegible] not of personal confidence and should nothing come of my endeavrs no harm will be done. [illegible] agreed? There are in Louisana and Texas probably three hundred thousand bales of cotton, a large part of which blongs to the confrderate government. The leaders of the rbllin. then,[illegible] Kirby Smith [illegible] ast [illegible]that the game with them is up, and that all they hast to do nows is to pass what they can to [illegible][illegible] in this is [illegible] other country. For this [illegible] they want to pass that cottin and are trying to sell it for fastrest delivry, but nobody will buy and incur the dangers of war and confiscation. They can not sell in on credit to an of our people for rasons that will suggest themselves to you at [illegible]. I have a proposition upon Buchner, who is at [illegible] on [illegible][illegible] to this effet: I want him to hand all the public cotton and all the cotton [illegible] to confiscatin legally transferred to the ownership of those is [illegible] civilians who hast not ben engaged in actin [illegible] 2/ against [illegible][illegible][illegible] [april 22 1865] and after they are arrstrd with [illegible] accrding to the forms of law, I propose to get for them a null and [void?} parden for all political offences that they may hast commttd. a parden for each one, I mean, under the hand of the president and the [seal?]of state in which all their rights to hold property shall b rrtrnd and [illegible] dispute it. This is the plan: and I have it before Buchner already and he will [illegible] communicate it to Smith. I hast little hesitation in saying that it will [apprest?] itself to their [illegible][illegible] and that it will be accepted. Ans for your cooperation I hav told Buchner that I shall charge him one third the [illegible] [illegible] of thr cotton when sold for [illegible] on this side. one third will go to [illegible] and one third to Kirby Smith, Buchner [illegible] they making such a division s they [illegible]. their is enoufs for all of us; and now if you & them - they must be [fair]-when you will [illegible] manage to get [illegible] approval of the plan 3 and his signaturs to [April 22 1865]the pardners this work is done. He might to make not a moments hesitation about it. The job iz of the govermment is to pass that property to [illegible] [illegible] & [finances?]; and as [sure?] as God lives it will be destroy all as our troops approach [illegible] it is in [illegible] way [illegible] of to thr satisfaction of thrs men who control it. they are outlaws and will be exhatinatrd; they care nothing for the country's properity. they hast nothing but [illegible] for it and us; but they can be bribed to do iss and the country this great service; and wh that knows [illegible] great the financial distrip all [illegible] the [illegible] will be as soon as the war is ovr, [illegible][illegible] that we should help tak in saving all that we can? Had Mr. Lincoln [illegible] then [illegible][illegible][illegible]him no doubt of his acquicscence. I had before him a [illegible] of [illegible] for all the country east of the Mississippi, but the [illegible] of [illegible][illegible][illegible] great distruction at [illegible] and other places, has turned my attention to the west. [illegible][illegible][illegible] you please with you, but promise me that when you hear from me again and hast the names of the men for whom parden is asked you will go to Washington at once, and lay this whole thing 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/0302e4d4f83a49e9a09336f3d02088aa.pdf b395ea5f1a465c0be9422f97281bd1dd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneseo Ill April 14 '1865 David S. Smith Esq Jacksonville Dr Sir: Herewith please find check of "First National Bank Geneseo" on Chicago for $800.00 less exchange, which please place to credit of A M Richards, who says he bought some of your lands of me about one year ago. I recollect the man, but hav forgotten the transaction and have no papers in the case. Please send receipt for the money It is reported here that another has been appointed Postmaster here in Wm's place. The Editor of the paper published here is the man. He is of the same stripe with our Member of Congress Ingersol---both came into our party for a consideration personal and are alike very unreliable. Ingersol has given Hobbs our Editor the Post Office in consideration that he puff him & tc It is custom to allow Members of Congress to control appointments in his District I made very little effort to see Mr Lincoln when in Washington. He was crowded beyond all decency. Senators & members of Congress said it was about an impossibility to get <hr /> in to see him. Ingersol is giving Something to all the Editors in this District to make himself popular so far as they can do that thing for him Wm informs me that this Post Office has become, since his appointment, so large that the appointment of a Post Master for this Office must be confirmed by the Senate and thinks it possible that fact may have been overlooked. if so, the newly appointed Post Master must wait for confirmation by the Senate. Now Gov Yates is just about as hostile to Ingersol as can be and said to me last winter at Springfield "I would not take Ingersols word of honor for five minutes" If there was no confirmation of Hobbs appointment Gov. Yates can control this matter if he will Will you not See Gov Yates, and ask him if he cannot & will not stop these miserable [Kinlings?] from making Merchandise of the Republican Party. William feels as if his hour had come---what to do he knows not It is a Sad prospect for him. The Post Office Seems to suit him admirably If Governor Yates would undertake the job he can keep William in the Post Office Will you not make a personal appeal to him in Wm Behalf. I am with all regards &c Jasen Allan 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 05 (April 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 Jasen Allan to David S. Smith Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511925 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. Geneseo Ill April 14 '1865 David S. Smith Esq Jacksonville Dr Sir: Herewith please find check of "First National Bank Geneseo" on Chicago for $800.00 less exchange, which please place to credit of A M Richards, who says he bought some of your lands of me about one year ago. I recollect the man, but hav forgotten the transaction and have no papers in the case. Please send receipt for the money It is reported here that another has been appointed Postmaster here in Wm's place. The Editor of the paper published here is the man. He is of the same stripe with our Member of Congress Ingersol---both came into our party for a consideration personal and are alike very unreliable. Ingersol has given Hobbs our Editor the Post Office in consideration that he puff him & tc It is custom to allow Members of Congress to control appointments in his District I made very little effort to see Mr Lincoln when in Washington. He was crowded beyond all decency. Senators & members of Congress said it was about an impossibility to get <hr /> in to see him. Ingersol is giving Something to all the Editors in this District to make himself popular so far as they can do that thing for him Wm informs me that this Post Office has become, since his appointment, so large that the appointment of a Post Master for this Office must be confirmed by the Senate and thinks it possible that fact may have been overlooked. if so, the newly appointed Post Master must wait for confirmation by the Senate. Now Gov Yates is just about as hostile to Ingersol as can be and said to me last winter at Springfield "I would not take Ingersols word of honor for five minutes" If there was no confirmation of Hobbs appointment Gov. Yates can control this matter if he will Will you not See Gov Yates, and ask him if he cannot & will not stop these miserable [Kinlings?] from making Merchandise of the Republican Party. William feels as if his hour had come---what to do he knows not It is a Sad prospect for him. The Post Office Seems to suit him admirably If Governor Yates would undertake the job he can keep William in the Post Office Will you not make a personal appeal to him in Wm Behalf. I am with all regards &c Jasen Allan 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/30cf962cb873b942cfe15b4b557603ba.pdf ab610b76a60eba3157e0d1e35ae56cc8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Kankakee City April 14 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Governor As the war is about over I think there will be little done in that line and I have received no papers of appointment yet and probably will not on account that the war is in fact closed. I have thought I would like an appointment in Nebraska so if a vacancy should occur in the judiciary or else where if you will give it your attention you will confer a favor on your friend C.A. Lake <hr /> C A Lake Kankakee Ills wants appointment in Nebraska Wrote Aug 25th that I knew of no opening, but when I saw a chance for him I would seize influence. Will gladly assist him when I can do so. Lake's & Peters' commission came May 2, 1865 Wrote Hon C.A. Lake that I have not forgotten his letter and that if I can see opening for him in Nebraska or elsewhere will gladly seize upon it. I thought I was doing something for you when I got the place of Q.M. but it did not last. I wrote to have you retained. What has come of 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 05 (April 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 C. A. Lake to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511924 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. Kankakee City April 14 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Governor As the war is about over I think there will be little done in that line and I have received no papers of appointment yet and probably will not on account that the war is in fact closed. I have thought I would like an appointment in Nebraska so if a vacancy should occur in the judiciary or else where if you will give it your attention you will confer a favor on your friend C.A. Lake <hr /> C A Lake Kankakee Ills wants appointment in Nebraska Wrote Aug 25th that I knew of no opening, but when I saw a chance for him I would seize influence. Will gladly assist him when I can do so. Lake's & Peters' commission came May 2, 1865 Wrote Hon C.A. Lake that I have not forgotten his letter and that if I can see opening for him in Nebraska or elsewhere will gladly seize upon it. I thought I was doing something for you when I got the place of Q.M. but it did not last. I wrote to have you retained. What has come of 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/e6e3dd871ade879019de1242bdca0a1c.pdf cfd618ba35c116b1f6d9c27ab6b026a7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ottawa April 10th 1865 Dear friend we think of starting a national bank in Ottawa. The list enclosed contains the names of stock holders. There are the best men in our county and all but myself nearby. will you please write out an endorsement & forward [illegible][illegible]Wm[illegible] or to myself. this request of you comes from all stock holders [presonaly] as well as myself. Glory in the highest Hurrah for everybody your friend, W Bushnell Bushnell sent the letter May 22, 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 05 (April 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 W. Bushnell to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511923 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. Ottawa April 10th 1865 Dear friend we think of starting a national bank in Ottawa. The list enclosed contains the names of stock holders. There are the best men in our county and all but myself nearby. will you please write out an endorsement & forward [illegible][illegible]Wm[illegible] or to myself. this request of you comes from all stock holders [presonaly] as well as myself. Glory in the highest Hurrah for everybody your friend, W Bushnell Bushnell sent the letter May 22, 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/52eaa0c244ae2ea4e593c5cfa94b1d85.pdf 9ba944a89b06636511eb07cd1db85368 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters [ineligible] Brig [ineligible] [Cav Div MDW?] Near Mt Olive NC April 9th 1865 Dear Sir: I am just informed by Genl Kilpatrick that the Report of Maj Genl Sherman of his campaign through the Carolinas is accompanied by a strong recommendation on the part of Genl Kilpatrick approved by Gen Sherman for my promotion to the rank of a full Brigadier Having earned these recommendations by the hardest field service I am greatly in hopes they will secure my promotion. Having been my constant friend since I entered the service I am assured I shall again have your influences. May I ask you also to urge the promotion of Genl Kilpatrick as his promotion to Major Genl will make soon for my promotion. This army is wild with enthusiasm over the news of Grant's victories on the [gamut?] A little while yet and the great rebellion is a thing of the past and liberty secured wherever the flag of Washington floats. Honorable Ricd Yates Washington DC Most respy your friend Smith D. Atkins Brvt Brig Genl Brevet Brig Genl S D Atkins to Gov Yates wishes promotion of full Brgadier Genl asks help wrote Stanton recommending Genls promotion [Apr 24?] 1865 also to Gen A informing him of my recommendation write recommendation to Stnton & write Adkins at Freport I have again written for his full promotion (D) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 05 (April 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 Smith D. Atkins to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511922 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 Quarters [ineligible] Brig [ineligible] [Cav Div MDW?] Near Mt Olive NC April 9th 1865 Dear Sir: I am just informed by Genl Kilpatrick that the Report of Maj Genl Sherman of his campaign through the Carolinas is accompanied by a strong recommendation on the part of Genl Kilpatrick approved by Gen Sherman for my promotion to the rank of a full Brigadier Having earned these recommendations by the hardest field service I am greatly in hopes they will secure my promotion. Having been my constant friend since I entered the service I am assured I shall again have your influences. May I ask you also to urge the promotion of Genl Kilpatrick as his promotion to Major Genl will make soon for my promotion. This army is wild with enthusiasm over the news of Grant's victories on the [gamut?] A little while yet and the great rebellion is a thing of the past and liberty secured wherever the flag of Washington floats. Honorable Ricd Yates Washington DC Most respy your friend Smith D. Atkins Brvt Brig Genl Brevet Brig Genl S D Atkins to Gov Yates wishes promotion of full Brgadier Genl asks help wrote Stanton recommending Genls promotion [Apr 24?] 1865 also to Gen A informing him of my recommendation write recommendation to Stnton & write Adkins at Freport I have again written for his full promotion (D) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5d08a9e0706b82c8a6bbda93c951c61c.pdf 74d18369deef76e2b9ead49bb5c3bf59 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Joseph, Mo., April 6, 1865 Sir: It is desired that our guests arrive at Quincy, Illinois, or Abacon, Mo., as early as Tuesday evening, May 2d, when a Committee will take charge of them. A Special Train will be waiting at each of the above placed on Wednesday, May 3d. Respectfully, Benjamin F. Loan, James Craig, Hon. Reed Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> SIR: The Council of the City of St. Joseph proposes to tender the hospitality of the City to a number of Distinguished Gentlemen, selected from various parts of the Republic. The undersigned, a committee of invitation appointed by the City Council, have the honor to respectfully request you to meet the guests of the City, and the citizens of St. Joseph, on Thursday the 4th of May next. It is further proposed to offer the guests of the City an excursion, by boat, to Omaha, or to Nebraska City, and Leavenworth, as the guests may select. Please notify the Committee of your acceptance of this invitation at your earlierst convenience. Very Respectfully, Your ob't serv'ts. Albert Andriano, President of the City Council Members of the Council } John Corby, William M. Albin, W.L. Chadwick, Benjamin F. Loan, Gen. James Craig, Dr. J.F. Bebghoff, Capt. Lewis F. Hax, Joseph Stieinacker, Committee of Invitation. Hon. Reed Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Apl. 6. 1865 Invitation of the City Council of St Joseph to hospitalities on May 4. 1865 A. Adriano Ch. Conn 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 05 (April 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 Albert Adriano and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511921 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. Joseph, Mo., April 6, 1865 Sir: It is desired that our guests arrive at Quincy, Illinois, or Abacon, Mo., as early as Tuesday evening, May 2d, when a Committee will take charge of them. A Special Train will be waiting at each of the above placed on Wednesday, May 3d. Respectfully, Benjamin F. Loan, James Craig, Hon. Reed Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> SIR: The Council of the City of St. Joseph proposes to tender the hospitality of the City to a number of Distinguished Gentlemen, selected from various parts of the Republic. The undersigned, a committee of invitation appointed by the City Council, have the honor to respectfully request you to meet the guests of the City, and the citizens of St. Joseph, on Thursday the 4th of May next. It is further proposed to offer the guests of the City an excursion, by boat, to Omaha, or to Nebraska City, and Leavenworth, as the guests may select. Please notify the Committee of your acceptance of this invitation at your earlierst convenience. Very Respectfully, Your ob't serv'ts. Albert Andriano, President of the City Council Members of the Council } John Corby, William M. Albin, W.L. Chadwick, Benjamin F. Loan, Gen. James Craig, Dr. J.F. Bebghoff, Capt. Lewis F. Hax, Joseph Stieinacker, Committee of Invitation. Hon. Reed Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Apl. 6. 1865 Invitation of the City Council of St Joseph to hospitalities on May 4. 1865 A. Adriano Ch. Conn 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/7b2195ac2b58dc6b09b42dedf9cd0ff8.pdf 5cb3276b7d135d7730d4d796f394ee3d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Worcester April 5 1865 Senator Yates DrSir I am interested in collecting autograph letters of the distinguished loyal men who have aided in the war for the Union to be bound in beautiful style for exhibition. Will you do me the honor to write a few words over your signature (apatmstic sentiment would please me very much) on a sheet of note paper & enclose to me together with any contribution of letters from distinguished men which you may have on file & can spare would be highly appreciated. Yours resps J. Heald Jr J. Heald Jr Wocester Apr 5 65 Wants an autograph letter for a collection he is making 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 05 (April 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 James Heald to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511920 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. Worcester April 5 1865 Senator Yates DrSir I am interested in collecting autograph letters of the distinguished loyal men who have aided in the war for the Union to be bound in beautiful style for exhibition. Will you do me the honor to write a few words over your signature (apatmstic sentiment would please me very much) on a sheet of note paper & enclose to me together with any contribution of letters from distinguished men which you may have on file & can spare would be highly appreciated. Yours resps J. Heald Jr J. Heald Jr Wocester Apr 5 65 Wants an autograph letter for a collection he is making 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/2748eba431ab3dfaae00a68e682e3b40.pdf 9b15c0ea6b2fdeea318aed2520aea997 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dayton Ohio 3rd April 1865 Hon. Richard Yates USSenator Dear Sir I took the liberty some months ago to enclose to you at Washington City, a petition signed by the members of the General Assembly of Ohio, asking for my appointment as a Minister Plenipotentiary to one of the European courts. Our friend Genl Schenck is under the impression from a remark of the President, since the adjournment, that he had not received it. Will you be kind enough to write, informing me; how the case stands? In my present status, I should dislike much to lose this paper. Very truly your friend Charles Anderson I send a similar note to Springfield Ill CA <hr /> Charles Anderson Dayton 3 Apr '65 Wants appt as Minister Plenepotentiary to a European Court 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 05 (April 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 Anderson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511919 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. Dayton Ohio 3rd April 1865 Hon. Richard Yates USSenator Dear Sir I took the liberty some months ago to enclose to you at Washington City, a petition signed by the members of the General Assembly of Ohio, asking for my appointment as a Minister Plenipotentiary to one of the European courts. Our friend Genl Schenck is under the impression from a remark of the President, since the adjournment, that he had not received it. Will you be kind enough to write, informing me; how the case stands? In my present status, I should dislike much to lose this paper. Very truly your friend Charles Anderson I send a similar note to Springfield Ill CA <hr /> Charles Anderson Dayton 3 Apr '65 Wants appt as Minister Plenepotentiary to a European Court 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/6f4d44151b721dedb84171bba33c8914.pdf 3de91016139f163d7e2993274706abb9 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/60fd6ad3577cad4cb5fde04cad88b0b1.pdf 3de91016139f163d7e2993274706abb9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. HeadQuarters 111th Regt. Ills. Vols. Infty. Goldsboro N. C. April 13[?] 1865. Hon. Richard Yates United States Senator Dear Sir, I see it announced in the Army and Navy Journal that I have been confirmed as Brv't-Brig. Genl. to date from February 28th 1865. As yet I have received no official notice of the same. If such appointment has been made and confirmed, may I ask you to see whether commission has been forwarded, and inform me. I must thank my friends for this Honor. But feel that after having fought through from Chattanooga, and planted the first flag on Fort McAllister, that they will in due time have the same completed. Our Army is quietly resting at this place, fitting up for the great and final campaign. I understand we will be off in twenty days. Yours Truly Jas S Martin Col 111th Regt. Ills. Vols. Infty. 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 05 (April 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 James S. Martin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511918 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. HeadQuarters 111th Regt. Ills. Vols. Infty. Goldsboro N. C. April 13[?] 1865. Hon. Richard Yates United States Senator Dear Sir, I see it announced in the Army and Navy Journal that I have been confirmed as Brv't-Brig. Genl. to date from February 28th 1865. As yet I have received no official notice of the same. If such appointment has been made and confirmed, may I ask you to see whether commission has been forwarded, and inform me. I must thank my friends for this Honor. But feel that after having fought through from Chattanooga, and planted the first flag on Fort McAllister, that they will in due time have the same completed. Our Army is quietly resting at this place, fitting up for the great and final campaign. I understand we will be off in twenty days. Yours Truly Jas S Martin Col 111th Regt. Ills. Vols. Infty. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 50 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4df992b4ab05d22e381ac1bbbc045800.pdf 6ac0282f4ef0669951d44579d30ad06c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington March 28 1865 Hon Ricd Yates Dear Sir If you can procure me an appointment for any good position as mobile when the time arrives for appointments then I will give you twenty five pr cent of the salary for such an appointment. I would prefer the [cotton?] agency respectfully yours, A P Willoughby A [R? signature is P?] Willoughby Washington DC to Gov Yates wants a good appointment at Mobile and will pay you 25 per cent of the salary if you will get it for him see indorsement below answered - I never have and never will receive pay for any office I gave, or got for any man apl 6 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 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. P. Willoughby to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511917 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. Washington March 28 1865 Hon Ricd Yates Dear Sir If you can procure me an appointment for any good position as mobile when the time arrives for appointments then I will give you twenty five pr cent of the salary for such an appointment. I would prefer the [cotton?] agency respectfully yours, A P Willoughby A [R? signature is P?] Willoughby Washington DC to Gov Yates wants a good appointment at Mobile and will pay you 25 per cent of the salary if you will get it for him see indorsement below answered - I never have and never will receive pay for any office I gave, or got for any man apl 6 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/dc3be7b38ddeeb57f4df72351128b66d.pdf 6d2519c88da8b3c9b8eba35fff9b00c4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With John R. Woods letters 5/6/65; 5/12/65 With printed circular "Claim Dept. of the Ill. State San. Commission for the benefit of Widows and Orphans, Mothers and Fathers I. O. OF O. F. Office of the M. W. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, Alton, Illinois. Match 27, 1865. Office and Members of Lodge No. Brothers: The Illinois State Sanitary Commission, called into existence by the present Rebellion, have established at Springfield, a Claim Department, for the collection of claims due to Soldiers or their families : trusting by low charges, to add to the many benefits which they have already bestowed upon our Brethren in the field. Our Order, which has contributed so many worthy members in answer to the call of their Country, will no doubt have need of such services as they can bestow, in protecting the interests of the Widows and Orphans left in their charge. I therefore most cordially recommend their undertaking to your favorable attention, particularly as Bro. P. G. John B. Woods so long favorably known to the Order, is identified with the movement - a sufficient guarrantee that its foundation is secure, its intentions honorable, and the rights of the Widow and the Orphan protected. Truly and Fraternally Yours, A. S. Barry, Grand Master Samuel Willard, Grand Secretary. Office of the Secretary of the Illinois Grand Council of the Union League of America, Springfield, April 13, 1865. To the Members of the Union League of America, in Illinois: Brothers: The Illinois State Sanitary Commission have established at Springfield, a Claim Department for the purpose of collecting all claims due to Soldiers, their Widows or families, at a charge sufficient only to cover expense incurred. The managers of this movement are gentlemen well known in our State, and to the Soldiers who have been benefitted by the Sanitary Commission. The interests of the Widow and Orphan will be faithfully considered and protected; and I would call upon all of the brotherhood to aid the Sanitary Commission in this worthy effort as much as they can consistently with other duties. Fraternally Yours, Geo. H. Harlow, Grand Secretary. 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 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. S. Barry to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511916 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 John R. Woods letters 5/6/65; 5/12/65 With printed circular "Claim Dept. of the Ill. State San. Commission for the benefit of Widows and Orphans, Mothers and Fathers I. O. OF O. F. Office of the M. W. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, Alton, Illinois. Match 27, 1865. Office and Members of Lodge No. Brothers: The Illinois State Sanitary Commission, called into existence by the present Rebellion, have established at Springfield, a Claim Department, for the collection of claims due to Soldiers or their families : trusting by low charges, to add to the many benefits which they have already bestowed upon our Brethren in the field. Our Order, which has contributed so many worthy members in answer to the call of their Country, will no doubt have need of such services as they can bestow, in protecting the interests of the Widows and Orphans left in their charge. I therefore most cordially recommend their undertaking to your favorable attention, particularly as Bro. P. G. John B. Woods so long favorably known to the Order, is identified with the movement - a sufficient guarrantee that its foundation is secure, its intentions honorable, and the rights of the Widow and the Orphan protected. Truly and Fraternally Yours, A. S. Barry, Grand Master Samuel Willard, Grand Secretary. Office of the Secretary of the Illinois Grand Council of the Union League of America, Springfield, April 13, 1865. To the Members of the Union League of America, in Illinois: Brothers: The Illinois State Sanitary Commission have established at Springfield, a Claim Department for the purpose of collecting all claims due to Soldiers, their Widows or families, at a charge sufficient only to cover expense incurred. The managers of this movement are gentlemen well known in our State, and to the Soldiers who have been benefitted by the Sanitary Commission. The interests of the Widow and Orphan will be faithfully considered and protected; and I would call upon all of the brotherhood to aid the Sanitary Commission in this worthy effort as much as they can consistently with other duties. Fraternally Yours, Geo. H. Harlow, Grand Secretary. 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/36642d71e4252147893bb95d4be58265.pdf 0283fdb6a4261bd988f331b814037bb8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Philad 27th March 1865 My Dear Sir I telegraphed you today I would be in Wash tomorrow a m but I find I cant come until tomorrow night What I wanted to see you for was to see Sec Stanton The following is the subject on the 10 Jany 1865 a man calling himself I Denny called on me to furnish 200 plantation ox wagons to go to Cuba for hauling sugar My price being as he said too high he left and after 2 letters passing between him and me he was stopping at St Nicholas Hotel New York he contracted with me on 30 Jany for 200 Plan ox wagons 250 ox yokes 1300 Rings & Staples 2000 ox yoke Keys all to be shipped to Havana A part of the money was deposited to my credit as the work progressed and Balance to be paid Pro Ratee as shipments were made by each vessel I went on with them an on the 3 March shipped 15 on the Brig Herald at this (----) Port and bound to Havana I also engaged and shipped on Brig S V Merrick also for Havana 50 of these wagons & 105 ox yokes which I shipped on the 20th of this month on the 21st I was notified that the Brig Merrick was taken possession of by order of War Dept on account of these wagons on account of information that these wagons were to be reshipped from Havana to [Mataineras?] for the purpose of hauling cotton and that this Mr I Denny was a confederate agent this I cannot believe as I was informed Mr D was agent for Col Butler this is only hearsay but of one thing I can assure you if Mr D had directly or indirectly intimated anything disloyal or to the benefit of the Confederacy I would not have tolerated or noticed him And would have reported him but said he was about to locate in Cuba and was going to introduce American customs there and wanted Bagasse of Cane carts as well as ox wagons he had the wagons made wider than usual to take in Cuba Sugar [illegible] Now if in (----) your province would you call in Sec Stanton and if Denny was a rebel take such action as may be proper but I don't think I am in any way liable to censure wagons in fact are shipped direct from New York to [Matameras?] which are better calculated for cotton in [illegible] than these I made for Denny to go Havana I would refer if the Sect requires to Thos Webster esq I l Clayborn John Rice W A Remble H D Moore and I W Forney Esq and as many more of such men as would satisfy him that is there is not enough money in 200 wagons to sell them knowingly to a Rebel or is agent Now to take another position would it not be policy to let wagons go forward and get the cotton out of the rotten confederacy as their days are numbered and get their cotton their days are that much shorter if the Sect has not made his decision would you see him I will come down tomorrow night unless you telegram not worth while Hoping you are in good health I remain very truly your Frd Henry Simms To Hon Richd Yates Washt D C (----) P S Hon Leon Myers offered to come down but I told him it was such a plain case as I supposed and as I did not wish to mystify it I thought best to let it take its course I might also refer to Hon Mr B Kelly Hon Chs ONeill as well as Leon Myers first and Latter as well as {illegal} H Kemble & T Webster Knows what I have done for the Union Party and what my sentiments are HS (----) Henry Simmons Philadelphia Pa To Gn Yates Sold some ox wagons to one Denny to be shipped to Havana Cuba Shipped them at various times in different vessels One vessel arrested on charge that these wagons were going to [Matar?] for the rebels Denies this charge and wants you to see Sec Stanton and have them released refers to J W [Lorne?] and others 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 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Henry Simms to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511915 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. Philad 27th March 1865 My Dear Sir I telegraphed you today I would be in Wash tomorrow a m but I find I cant come until tomorrow night What I wanted to see you for was to see Sec Stanton The following is the subject on the 10 Jany 1865 a man calling himself I Denny called on me to furnish 200 plantation ox wagons to go to Cuba for hauling sugar My price being as he said too high he left and after 2 letters passing between him and me he was stopping at St Nicholas Hotel New York he contracted with me on 30 Jany for 200 Plan ox wagons 250 ox yokes 1300 Rings & Staples 2000 ox yoke Keys all to be shipped to Havana A part of the money was deposited to my credit as the work progressed and Balance to be paid Pro Ratee as shipments were made by each vessel I went on with them an on the 3 March shipped 15 on the Brig Herald at this (----) Port and bound to Havana I also engaged and shipped on Brig S V Merrick also for Havana 50 of these wagons & 105 ox yokes which I shipped on the 20th of this month on the 21st I was notified that the Brig Merrick was taken possession of by order of War Dept on account of these wagons on account of information that these wagons were to be reshipped from Havana to [Mataineras?] for the purpose of hauling cotton and that this Mr I Denny was a confederate agent this I cannot believe as I was informed Mr D was agent for Col Butler this is only hearsay but of one thing I can assure you if Mr D had directly or indirectly intimated anything disloyal or to the benefit of the Confederacy I would not have tolerated or noticed him And would have reported him but said he was about to locate in Cuba and was going to introduce American customs there and wanted Bagasse of Cane carts as well as ox wagons he had the wagons made wider than usual to take in Cuba Sugar [illegible] Now if in (----) your province would you call in Sec Stanton and if Denny was a rebel take such action as may be proper but I don't think I am in any way liable to censure wagons in fact are shipped direct from New York to [Matameras?] which are better calculated for cotton in [illegible] than these I made for Denny to go Havana I would refer if the Sect requires to Thos Webster esq I l Clayborn John Rice W A Remble H D Moore and I W Forney Esq and as many more of such men as would satisfy him that is there is not enough money in 200 wagons to sell them knowingly to a Rebel or is agent Now to take another position would it not be policy to let wagons go forward and get the cotton out of the rotten confederacy as their days are numbered and get their cotton their days are that much shorter if the Sect has not made his decision would you see him I will come down tomorrow night unless you telegram not worth while Hoping you are in good health I remain very truly your Frd Henry Simms To Hon Richd Yates Washt D C (----) P S Hon Leon Myers offered to come down but I told him it was such a plain case as I supposed and as I did not wish to mystify it I thought best to let it take its course I might also refer to Hon Mr B Kelly Hon Chs ONeill as well as Leon Myers first and Latter as well as {illegal} H Kemble & T Webster Knows what I have done for the Union Party and what my sentiments are HS (----) Henry Simmons Philadelphia Pa To Gn Yates Sold some ox wagons to one Denny to be shipped to Havana Cuba Shipped them at various times in different vessels One vessel arrested on charge that these wagons were going to [Matar?] for the rebels Denies this charge and wants you to see Sec Stanton and have them released refers to J W [Lorne?] and others Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. 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Head Qtrs Co A 106th Ills vols Pine Bluff Ark March 27/65 Hon Richard Yates U.S. Senator Sir I have the honor through request of writting a letter for Marshall Gates in regard to the appointment to the military school at West Point Marsh wants to go and will except the appointment Marsh is having very good health now he has been sick all last winter I wrote you a letter for him once before in which I requested you to get him out of the service if you could or get him a position where he can take care of himself How old does a man have to be to get nito the military school I would like very much myself if I could get nito the military school or some position where I could keep out of the sun I was sun struck at Clarendon last summer ----and I cannot stand hot weather It is reported here that [Kuby?] Smith is marching on this place with 50,000 fifty thousand strong if he comes he will take this place just as easy as snap your finger this department has been [created?] very mean I [thing?think?], in regard to pay but finally the paymaster has arrived at Little Rock with funds to pay this dept there is deserters comming in most evry day or two I must bring this epistle to a close there is no news of any importance to communicate today I remain your most obt servt John W. Shuff capt Co A 106 Ills vols <hr /> Capt Shuff as to Marshal Gates wrote Stanton requesting discharge of Marshal Gates May 7 1865 answered Shuff that Cullom could not appoint Marsh for want of vacancy & also would be glad if I could get place 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 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Shuff to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511914 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 Qtrs Co A 106th Ills vols Pine Bluff Ark March 27/65 Hon Richard Yates U.S. Senator Sir I have the honor through request of writting a letter for Marshall Gates in regard to the appointment to the military school at West Point Marsh wants to go and will except the appointment Marsh is having very good health now he has been sick all last winter I wrote you a letter for him once before in which I requested you to get him out of the service if you could or get him a position where he can take care of himself How old does a man have to be to get nito the military school I would like very much myself if I could get nito the military school or some position where I could keep out of the sun I was sun struck at Clarendon last summer ----and I cannot stand hot weather It is reported here that [Kuby?] Smith is marching on this place with 50,000 fifty thousand strong if he comes he will take this place just as easy as snap your finger this department has been [created?] very mean I [thing?think?], in regard to pay but finally the paymaster has arrived at Little Rock with funds to pay this dept there is deserters comming in most evry day or two I must bring this epistle to a close there is no news of any importance to communicate today I remain your most obt servt John W. Shuff capt Co A 106 Ills vols <hr /> Capt Shuff as to Marshal Gates wrote Stanton requesting discharge of Marshal Gates May 7 1865 answered Shuff that Cullom could not appoint Marsh for want of vacancy & also would be glad if I could get place 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/aefec027ad7aba1bf63905c07e2d6f1a.pdf 28d76cc86393ba9e4f808c6572b2333b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington, March 27, 1865 To the President - Sec'ty Seward has appointed Mr. Hutchinson consul to Leghorn, which appointment leaves his position as Sec'ty of Dakota vacant. I am willing to concede the appointment of our Sec'ty to Gov. Yates. The Gov. is entitled, from long since in the public affairs of the great state of Ill. to your consider ation. I hope you <hr /> will appoint the person recommended by the Gov. and I assure you he will be acceptable [again?] friends in Dakota. I am Sir Very respectfully, Your obt servant W A Burleigh Delegate Ill <hr /> W A Burleigh Washington Mch 27. 65 Asking the President to allow Gov. Yates to appoint Secty of Dakotah 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 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 W. A. Burleigh to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511913 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. Washington, March 27, 1865 To the President - Sec'ty Seward has appointed Mr. Hutchinson consul to Leghorn, which appointment leaves his position as Sec'ty of Dakota vacant. I am willing to concede the appointment of our Sec'ty to Gov. Yates. The Gov. is entitled, from long since in the public affairs of the great state of Ill. to your consider ation. I hope you <hr /> will appoint the person recommended by the Gov. and I assure you he will be acceptable [again?] friends in Dakota. I am Sir Very respectfully, Your obt servant W A Burleigh Delegate Ill <hr /> W A Burleigh Washington Mch 27. 65 Asking the President to allow Gov. Yates to appoint Secty of Dakotah 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/a622ae5323fd51ebc71c32819ea5457f.pdf 3e66a165fdbd4794311864e129da1942 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U. S. Consulate Altona March 23 1865 Hon Richd Yates U. S. Senator Washington Sir I omitted to say in my application to you for the Hamburg Consulate that should that office be already filled, please urge them to give me any other in Europe where I can be equally useful. The President knows me, see him and I know he will do it. I am one, last of three brothers, all naturalized citizens, two of whom are or have served their time in the U S Army and I [now?] am serving the country of my adoption by sending you all the men I can in the way of [emmegrants?] as the department knows my wife but I am starving here Senator my office does not realize me [500?] a year, a sum altogether to small to support my family. help me and wherever I am employed the country will be well served by a true man. I have the honor to be dear senator yours truly W. Marsh W. Marsh Altona Mch 23 65 wants a European Consulship (D) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 W. Marsh to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511911 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. U. S. Consulate Altona March 23 1865 Hon Richd Yates U. S. Senator Washington Sir I omitted to say in my application to you for the Hamburg Consulate that should that office be already filled, please urge them to give me any other in Europe where I can be equally useful. The President knows me, see him and I know he will do it. I am one, last of three brothers, all naturalized citizens, two of whom are or have served their time in the U S Army and I [now?] am serving the country of my adoption by sending you all the men I can in the way of [emmegrants?] as the department knows my wife but I am starving here Senator my office does not realize me [500?] a year, a sum altogether to small to support my family. help me and wherever I am employed the country will be well served by a true man. I have the honor to be dear senator yours truly W. Marsh W. Marsh Altona Mch 23 65 wants a European Consulship (D) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b48f73d4c21fe6f1b459a82aa0489adb.pdf 114c956ca9dbe1ec3f9eebf27cd029ee Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. private Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office, March 23rd 1865 Dear Sir, Will you please send up Alpheus Davidson Esq. The Secy is desirous of gratifying Gov Yates (and please tell him so) and so am I. and therefore hav authorized Mr Davidson's employment, temporarily, [til] a permanent position can be had for him. Very truly yours John Wilson John S. Loomis Esq Natl Hotel Hon. John Wilson Wash. March 23'65 about employment of Mr Alpheus Davidson of Canton Ills as Clerk in his dept answered that Mr Davidsen we had procured situation for in the [illegible] Genl Office and written Mr C W Search of Aledo to report & take the place March 24'1865 Loomis Sec. 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 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Wilson to John S. Loomis Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511910 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. private Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office, March 23rd 1865 Dear Sir, Will you please send up Alpheus Davidson Esq. The Secy is desirous of gratifying Gov Yates (and please tell him so) and so am I. and therefore hav authorized Mr Davidson's employment, temporarily, [til] a permanent position can be had for him. Very truly yours John Wilson John S. Loomis Esq Natl Hotel Hon. John Wilson Wash. March 23'65 about employment of Mr Alpheus Davidson of Canton Ills as Clerk in his dept answered that Mr Davidsen we had procured situation for in the [illegible] Genl Office and written Mr C W Search of Aledo to report & take the place March 24'1865 Loomis Sec. 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