274 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f0ab9b2693176f6b8b8bb03d8215eb29.pdf 905d6a797aa23b9020c4c6d1da081640 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Presco Wright Springfield P.O. Springfield Jany 26th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I had intended to have seen you before you left for Washington but was absent in the country on business. I desire the appointment of Post Master at Springfield which will be very satisfactory to me and my friends. As regards the appointment of our friend Henry C. Myers as Sutler Camp Butler, Col Prevost the Commandant he has made his appointments, two in number, Charles Weston and Henry C. Myers, which of course throughs me out in the cold as it will not justify me or Mr. Myers in joining in partnership as Mr. Weston location at Camp gets all the trade from Drafted and Substitute men sent there I called upon our mutual friend Hon. S .M. Cullom this morning and he informed me he had just written you and directed me <hr /> to write you also, my object is simply this that the President do not commit himself to any person for the P.O. of our City. Mr. J. B. Moody who is now a Clerk in the office started his petition yesterday for signatures recommending him for the office. A thing I do not propose to do at this early day as I deem it unfair before the Inauguration on the 4th March. I called upon some of my friends for instance Rob't [Irwin?] -- James L. Lamb. Gov Oglesby and the other officers of State are for me and will not recommend or sign any petition except for me. <pre> Now Gov I will be frank with </pre> you. I want the office for the support of my family. And if agreeable any think that you may do or say to the President in my favor will be greatfully remembered by me, as the campaign last fall rather knocked me endways as regards money matters I worked hard and never go back on my friends. Cullom is my friend in <hr /> this matter but of course this is strictly confidential. I am in hopes of getting the office mentioned through the aid of yourself and my other friends such as I have mentioned, with others. <pre> Hoping that you and Springfield </pre> friends are enjoying life -- Yours Truly Presco Wright 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 02 (January 21-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Presco Wright to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511811 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. Presco Wright Springfield P.O. Springfield Jany 26th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I had intended to have seen you before you left for Washington but was absent in the country on business. I desire the appointment of Post Master at Springfield which will be very satisfactory to me and my friends. As regards the appointment of our friend Henry C. Myers as Sutler Camp Butler, Col Prevost the Commandant he has made his appointments, two in number, Charles Weston and Henry C. Myers, which of course throughs me out in the cold as it will not justify me or Mr. Myers in joining in partnership as Mr. Weston location at Camp gets all the trade from Drafted and Substitute men sent there I called upon our mutual friend Hon. S .M. Cullom this morning and he informed me he had just written you and directed me <hr /> to write you also, my object is simply this that the President do not commit himself to any person for the P.O. of our City. Mr. J. B. Moody who is now a Clerk in the office started his petition yesterday for signatures recommending him for the office. A thing I do not propose to do at this early day as I deem it unfair before the Inauguration on the 4th March. I called upon some of my friends for instance Rob't [Irwin?] -- James L. Lamb. Gov Oglesby and the other officers of State are for me and will not recommend or sign any petition except for me. <pre> Now Gov I will be frank with </pre> you. I want the office for the support of my family. And if agreeable any think that you may do or say to the President in my favor will be greatfully remembered by me, as the campaign last fall rather knocked me endways as regards money matters I worked hard and never go back on my friends. Cullom is my friend in <hr /> this matter but of course this is strictly confidential. I am in hopes of getting the office mentioned through the aid of yourself and my other friends such as I have mentioned, with others. <pre> Hoping that you and Springfield </pre> friends are enjoying life -- Yours Truly Presco Wright 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/e4e4e2c76b9ce4f82154a3e46ff7fc5a.pdf 70f1a2d7dec0e85d97fd7af564b9eed7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Louisville Ky Jany 25th 65 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor State of Illinois By virtue of an order which your Excellency was kind enough to issue to Col A. C. Fuller Adjt Genl State of Ill directing him to commission me Major of the Veteran Battallion of the 14th and 15th Ill Infty, I have been acting in that capacity, as [commandant?] of The 1st Battn 2nd Brig, Provisional Division, Army Tenn and not have as yet received my commission, I feel placed in a somewhat delicate position; having been ordered to rejoin my command with Genl Sherman, it will be a source of mortification to me, if my commission as Maj is not to be issued May I not then, Governor, receive a favorable reply from you? If such is your pleasure please direct to Vet Battn 14th and 15th Ill Infty - 4th Div [17th A. C.?] via Savannah Ga I am Your Excellency, Most Respectfully Your Obt Servt Carlos C Cox Capt Vet Battn 14 Ill Infty Louisville Jan 25/65 Has not received his commission as Maj of Vet. Batt 14th & 15th Ill Vols and wants to know if it will be sent 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 02 (January 21-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Carlos C. Cox to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511810 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. Louisville Ky Jany 25th 65 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor State of Illinois By virtue of an order which your Excellency was kind enough to issue to Col A. C. Fuller Adjt Genl State of Ill directing him to commission me Major of the Veteran Battallion of the 14th and 15th Ill Infty, I have been acting in that capacity, as [commandant?] of The 1st Battn 2nd Brig, Provisional Division, Army Tenn and not have as yet received my commission, I feel placed in a somewhat delicate position; having been ordered to rejoin my command with Genl Sherman, it will be a source of mortification to me, if my commission as Maj is not to be issued May I not then, Governor, receive a favorable reply from you? If such is your pleasure please direct to Vet Battn 14th and 15th Ill Infty - 4th Div [17th A. C.?] via Savannah Ga I am Your Excellency, Most Respectfully Your Obt Servt Carlos C Cox Capt Vet Battn 14 Ill Infty Louisville Jan 25/65 Has not received his commission as Maj of Vet. Batt 14th & 15th Ill Vols and wants to know if it will be sent 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/4555c74693c602bedd1f826e4840cfce.pdf 4e17a425b9351cffa3c2a3cab2092ec2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With W. Walker letter 3/7/65 Havana Jany 25th 1865 Hon Richard Yates, Dear Sir: I enclose you a communication taken from the Chicago Tribune that fully expresses my views on the subject therin expressed. It is surely time that those who have been disabled in the service of their country nobly fighting for the establishment of freedom should be remembered and have positions given them. I hope that you will not feel it incompatible with your sense of duty as the "Soldiers friend" to ask for Capt W.W. Stout the position of Provost Marshal of the 9th district. The capt has forwarded the strongest testimonials to the President through our mutual friend W. H. Herndon Esq. If I have any claims on you or the President for past friendship and <hr /> devotion to each of you let me urge this request. I thank you for the complimentary Commission just receivd Yours Very Respectfully W Walker <hr /> Walker W Havanna Jan'y 25/65 Thanks for the complimentary Commission and wants you to obtain the appointment of Provost Marshal of 9th Dist for Capt W W Stout a wounded Veteran Soldier <hr /> I B Given Huntington Pa $10 haff cash help in 6 months 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 02 (January 21-31, 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 W. Walker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511809 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. With W. Walker letter 3/7/65 Havana Jany 25th 1865 Hon Richard Yates, Dear Sir: I enclose you a communication taken from the Chicago Tribune that fully expresses my views on the subject therin expressed. It is surely time that those who have been disabled in the service of their country nobly fighting for the establishment of freedom should be remembered and have positions given them. I hope that you will not feel it incompatible with your sense of duty as the "Soldiers friend" to ask for Capt W.W. Stout the position of Provost Marshal of the 9th district. The capt has forwarded the strongest testimonials to the President through our mutual friend W. H. Herndon Esq. If I have any claims on you or the President for past friendship and <hr /> devotion to each of you let me urge this request. I thank you for the complimentary Commission just receivd Yours Very Respectfully W Walker <hr /> Walker W Havanna Jan'y 25/65 Thanks for the complimentary Commission and wants you to obtain the appointment of Provost Marshal of 9th Dist for Capt W W Stout a wounded Veteran Soldier <hr /> I B Given Huntington Pa $10 haff cash help in 6 months 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/87cb76ebe53fa1d463772c0dd833ab0d.pdf 13f4cae604f53c1815611cfc04ee37ed Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 1819 Chestnut Dr Phila Jan 24th /65 My dear Sir/ If you have copies of any of your Mesages to the Legislature which you can conveniently spare I would be deeply indebted for any of them. I am also desirous of obtaining the Rept's of the Adj Gen for 1862-63&64. Yours respectfully Chas. H. Hunt His Ex. Gov Yates <hr /> Hunt Chas H Wants some copies of your message to the Legislature. Philda Jany 24/65 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 02 (January 21-31, 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 Charles H. Hurt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511808 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. 1819 Chestnut Dr Phila Jan 24th /65 My dear Sir/ If you have copies of any of your Mesages to the Legislature which you can conveniently spare I would be deeply indebted for any of them. I am also desirous of obtaining the Rept's of the Adj Gen for 1862-63&64. Yours respectfully Chas. H. Hunt His Ex. Gov Yates <hr /> Hunt Chas H Wants some copies of your message to the Legislature. Philda Jany 24/65 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/06b65ce478100f0b7a9eed85f768d10b.pdf 1b4c4c11ea7d47067fcd0fe5bde8ed57 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private [illegible] Office Shawneetown, Ill Jan 27, 1863 Hon. Richard Yates My Dr Sr I now avail myself of the opportunity of viewing at your hands a letter to the President for an honorable and profitable opportunity. I would say a special mail highway - not route agency -, and I hope to meet you in Washington to view you personal assistance write me soon allow me to assure you of my respect and esteem and to assure you also of the pleasure I feel in knowing of your Senatorial triumph. Your friend Dr. Lusk <hr /> Lusk, D.W. Shawneetown Jan'y 24/65 Wants a letter to the President for an honorable and profitable appointment. 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 02 (January 21-31, 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 D. W. Luck to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511807 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. Private [illegible] Office Shawneetown, Ill Jan 27, 1863 Hon. Richard Yates My Dr Sr I now avail myself of the opportunity of viewing at your hands a letter to the President for an honorable and profitable opportunity. I would say a special mail highway - not route agency -, and I hope to meet you in Washington to view you personal assistance write me soon allow me to assure you of my respect and esteem and to assure you also of the pleasure I feel in knowing of your Senatorial triumph. Your friend Dr. Lusk <hr /> Lusk, D.W. Shawneetown Jan'y 24/65 Wants a letter to the President for an honorable and profitable appointment. 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/aae0d9afc233197409751123abf85e9e.pdf 149d05de7fff3b601d94ab12ab39c589 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Provost Marshal's Office, Fifth District Illinois. Peoria, Jan 24th 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Washington Sir: I have the honor to call your attention to some facts connected with this Office to an infamous outrage committed against myself as Provost Marshal, and to the fact that all other Officials of the US Government in this District are liable to similar troubles. The Political Weathercocks, a clique of audacious unprincipled demagogues who came into our party long after it became a power in the land, have been trying for months past to kill off this humble individual - they have petitioned repeatedly the Provost Marshal General and the State [illegible] Colonel Oakes. They succeeded last fall in getting an investigation into the conduct of this Office which resulted to their discomfort _______ 2 An event wholly disconnected with the business of this Office, which transpired in Peoria recently, very much to the chagrin of these fellows who go for whoever promises most, was the occassion of their making another onslaught on this old soldier after great war for freedom who has laboured long years [illegible] pay - hope of [promise? permission?] thereof. They have succeeded through the personal influence of Ingersoll M C in getting me "suspended awaiting investigation." Nothing whatever has occured since the investigation last fall, that furnishes the least ground for complaint against me. Mr. [illegible] Fry telegraphed to Col Oakes last Wednesday or Thursday, directing him to send some one to take my place & this is all I know of the case at this writting. The question arises - Are all holding Government offices in this District subject to the whims, caprices and vengeance of this political charlatain Ingersoll M C. Will this Government - the honored administration of Mr. Lincoln permit a man who came into the ________ 3 into the party in 1862 on the express promise of being candidate for Congress at large to rule with such despotic power the intents of this Districtship. You will call Mr. Lincoln's attention to these matters. [illegible] wants [the Post?] officers of Peoria and has abused Mr. Lincoln without [stint?] for not giving it to him. Bob [illegible] a very recent convert to our cause wants Congress at large, District Attorneyship, Consul, or something else. Has Clark wants the Office of Collector for this District. These are the [illegible] spirits of the Clique. Clark is a bitter opponent of Mr. Lincoln calls him a "good for nothing imbecile" You know the man better than I can tell you. Shall they be permitted to run riot with the feelings reputation and intents of good men. I am most respectfully Your Servant Jas M Allan ________ Peoria, Illinois, Jan 24th 1865 ALLAN, JAS. M., Capt. and Provost Marshal, Fifth District of Illinois 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 02 (January 21-31, 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 M. Allan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511806 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. Provost Marshal's Office, Fifth District Illinois. Peoria, Jan 24th 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Washington Sir: I have the honor to call your attention to some facts connected with this Office to an infamous outrage committed against myself as Provost Marshal, and to the fact that all other Officials of the US Government in this District are liable to similar troubles. The Political Weathercocks, a clique of audacious unprincipled demagogues who came into our party long after it became a power in the land, have been trying for months past to kill off this humble individual - they have petitioned repeatedly the Provost Marshal General and the State [illegible] Colonel Oakes. They succeeded last fall in getting an investigation into the conduct of this Office which resulted to their discomfort _______ 2 An event wholly disconnected with the business of this Office, which transpired in Peoria recently, very much to the chagrin of these fellows who go for whoever promises most, was the occassion of their making another onslaught on this old soldier after great war for freedom who has laboured long years [illegible] pay - hope of [promise? permission?] thereof. They have succeeded through the personal influence of Ingersoll M C in getting me "suspended awaiting investigation." Nothing whatever has occured since the investigation last fall, that furnishes the least ground for complaint against me. Mr. [illegible] Fry telegraphed to Col Oakes last Wednesday or Thursday, directing him to send some one to take my place & this is all I know of the case at this writting. The question arises - Are all holding Government offices in this District subject to the whims, caprices and vengeance of this political charlatain Ingersoll M C. Will this Government - the honored administration of Mr. Lincoln permit a man who came into the ________ 3 into the party in 1862 on the express promise of being candidate for Congress at large to rule with such despotic power the intents of this Districtship. You will call Mr. Lincoln's attention to these matters. [illegible] wants [the Post?] officers of Peoria and has abused Mr. Lincoln without [stint?] for not giving it to him. Bob [illegible] a very recent convert to our cause wants Congress at large, District Attorneyship, Consul, or something else. Has Clark wants the Office of Collector for this District. These are the [illegible] spirits of the Clique. Clark is a bitter opponent of Mr. Lincoln calls him a "good for nothing imbecile" You know the man better than I can tell you. Shall they be permitted to run riot with the feelings reputation and intents of good men. I am most respectfully Your Servant Jas M Allan ________ Peoria, Illinois, Jan 24th 1865 ALLAN, JAS. M., Capt. and Provost Marshal, Fifth District of Illinois 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/2123a41317272c4dd35ca0c345177100.pdf ec005126331a5b2db74e6346a5a1582f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With B. M. Prentiss 1/24/65 Palmyra Mo Jany 24 1865 Honl Richard Yates U S Senate Dear Sir Doctor W S. Wright a cousin of mine joined the Rebel Army in 1861. Went South leaving his child a little boy in Jackson Co Mo. In the winter of 62-3 that County was devastated. The fiercest and most deadly conflicts occurred there. Dr W advised of this came to St Louis Feby 63 to recover his boy- He was captured-then-and has now been for nearly 2 years confined in prison. His offense of coming into our lines is a gross one - but what Father will fail to appreciate the motive that prompted him to come- I have assurances <hr /> on which I rely implicitly that he has in sentiment and feeling wholly and unequivocally abandoned the Rebellion and [repented?] his false step. Upon this state of fact I respectfully request that you see President Lincoln and request his release. The Confederacy is falling to pieces - our flag is everywhere victorious- Mr Lincoln Can afford to be generous Here with I enclose letter from Maj Gen Prentiss and one from Brig Genl Copeland officers in Charge of Alton Prison If upon the case as presented you make full [illegible] in aiding in Securing the release of Dr Wright I shall be gratified. and he will <hr /> long remember and highly appreciate your Kindness I have the honor to be Sir Respectfully Truly Yours H S Lipscomb 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 02 (January 21-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. Lipscomb to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511805 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. With B. M. Prentiss 1/24/65 Palmyra Mo Jany 24 1865 Honl Richard Yates U S Senate Dear Sir Doctor W S. Wright a cousin of mine joined the Rebel Army in 1861. Went South leaving his child a little boy in Jackson Co Mo. In the winter of 62-3 that County was devastated. The fiercest and most deadly conflicts occurred there. Dr W advised of this came to St Louis Feby 63 to recover his boy- He was captured-then-and has now been for nearly 2 years confined in prison. His offense of coming into our lines is a gross one - but what Father will fail to appreciate the motive that prompted him to come- I have assurances <hr /> on which I rely implicitly that he has in sentiment and feeling wholly and unequivocally abandoned the Rebellion and [repented?] his false step. Upon this state of fact I respectfully request that you see President Lincoln and request his release. The Confederacy is falling to pieces - our flag is everywhere victorious- Mr Lincoln Can afford to be generous Here with I enclose letter from Maj Gen Prentiss and one from Brig Genl Copeland officers in Charge of Alton Prison If upon the case as presented you make full [illegible] in aiding in Securing the release of Dr Wright I shall be gratified. and he will <hr /> long remember and highly appreciate your Kindness I have the honor to be Sir Respectfully Truly Yours H S Lipscomb 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/3f562c4a3427d1a58b322307dddc9b8d.pdf df2521e70bce11c882a2140dc1842bbc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [illegible] Battery G. 2d. Ills.Art. Eastport Mississippi January 24th. 1865 Honorable sir Knowing the interest you always have taken in the welfare of the Union Soldiers, and especially them from Illinois. I take the liberty of writing this letter, hoping that you will not be offended And that I may not ask your assistance in vain As I well know that only one word from you, will set me alright, without any loss to the governement Please have patience enough to read the following I enlisted in the same Battery G. 2d. Ills Art. the 6th of august 1861 And reenlisted in the same Battery about new years 1864. And during the whole time of my service to the present time have always done my duty And been along with the battery in every engage ment and Campaign it has gone through since it first was organized. But of late my health has been very poor. so the long marches and hardships we <hr /> Now have to go through comes very hard upon me. And as I do not want to report myself sick or unfit for duty. I suffer a great deal. Others under the same circumstances or for less cause would either go to some Hospital or be transferred to the invalid Corps but as I do not wish to do either, I would humbly ask your honor to have me transferred to some Seagoing man of war. For I think that if i got on salt water again I would regain my usual strenght which I had before I come in the army, and of which I now for a long time have feeled the loss of. I am a native of Sweeden and have been for a long time on the Sea before. So I am not ignorant of the work to be done there. Honorable sir please do me this favor and receive the thanks of a private that now have nearly served the country 4 years and have 2 more to serve. I should not have written this letter But as a last resource to recover my lost healthAnd as we all know you honors kindness to the Soldiers I hope my prayer may not pass unnoticed, as my all depends upon your kind- ness <hr /> Please send an answer as soon as possible as we very seldom stay long in one place. And forgive me for wrting this letter. And oblige your humble Servant Oscar L. Ekvall. Please direct as follows, Oscar L. Ekvall Battery G. 2d Ills artillery 3d. brigade 2d division General A.[illegible]. Smiths Command Eastport Mississippi via Cairo To his excellency Governor R. Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Ekvall Oscar, L Bat. G. 2d Ill Artly Eastport Miss, Jan'y24/65 Has been in the service nearly 4 years, and has two more to serve and from hard marches, exposure &c has lost his health Does not want to get a discharge, nor to go into the Invalid Corps or Hospital. but would like to get transfered to a Man of War Vessel if you can aid him to do so. 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 02 (January 21-31, 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 Oscar L. Ekrall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511804 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. [illegible] Battery G. 2d. Ills.Art. Eastport Mississippi January 24th. 1865 Honorable sir Knowing the interest you always have taken in the welfare of the Union Soldiers, and especially them from Illinois. I take the liberty of writing this letter, hoping that you will not be offended And that I may not ask your assistance in vain As I well know that only one word from you, will set me alright, without any loss to the governement Please have patience enough to read the following I enlisted in the same Battery G. 2d. Ills Art. the 6th of august 1861 And reenlisted in the same Battery about new years 1864. And during the whole time of my service to the present time have always done my duty And been along with the battery in every engage ment and Campaign it has gone through since it first was organized. But of late my health has been very poor. so the long marches and hardships we <hr /> Now have to go through comes very hard upon me. And as I do not want to report myself sick or unfit for duty. I suffer a great deal. Others under the same circumstances or for less cause would either go to some Hospital or be transferred to the invalid Corps but as I do not wish to do either, I would humbly ask your honor to have me transferred to some Seagoing man of war. For I think that if i got on salt water again I would regain my usual strenght which I had before I come in the army, and of which I now for a long time have feeled the loss of. I am a native of Sweeden and have been for a long time on the Sea before. So I am not ignorant of the work to be done there. Honorable sir please do me this favor and receive the thanks of a private that now have nearly served the country 4 years and have 2 more to serve. I should not have written this letter But as a last resource to recover my lost healthAnd as we all know you honors kindness to the Soldiers I hope my prayer may not pass unnoticed, as my all depends upon your kind- ness <hr /> Please send an answer as soon as possible as we very seldom stay long in one place. And forgive me for wrting this letter. And oblige your humble Servant Oscar L. Ekvall. Please direct as follows, Oscar L. Ekvall Battery G. 2d Ills artillery 3d. brigade 2d division General A.[illegible]. Smiths Command Eastport Mississippi via Cairo To his excellency Governor R. Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Ekvall Oscar, L Bat. G. 2d Ill Artly Eastport Miss, Jan'y24/65 Has been in the service nearly 4 years, and has two more to serve and from hard marches, exposure &c has lost his health Does not want to get a discharge, nor to go into the Invalid Corps or Hospital. but would like to get transfered to a Man of War Vessel if you can aid him to do so. 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/7c06d193f4bc785ebc2e8b0dc50e77c4.pdf 0762953c6258b6aafbed7aee5b740141 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hon Lyman Trumball US Senator Washington D.C Dear Sir The bearer of this Anton Neustadt a name familiar to you as I suppose is a man who through his work for the good cause during the past four years worked with great success especially so when your own election was at stake I think therefore that he is entitled to notice and by assisting him in any thing he may desire you will not only do justice but oblige me his meritorious friend Alton Ill Jan 24 1865 Curliss Blakeman <hr /> Curliss Blakeman Alton Jan. 24.1865 Recommending Anton Neustadt. to Hon Lyman Trumball. 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 02 (January 21-31, 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 Curtiss Blakemann to Lyman Trumbull Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511803 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. Hon Lyman Trumball US Senator Washington D.C Dear Sir The bearer of this Anton Neustadt a name familiar to you as I suppose is a man who through his work for the good cause during the past four years worked with great success especially so when your own election was at stake I think therefore that he is entitled to notice and by assisting him in any thing he may desire you will not only do justice but oblige me his meritorious friend Alton Ill Jan 24 1865 Curliss Blakeman <hr /> Curliss Blakeman Alton Jan. 24.1865 Recommending Anton Neustadt. to Hon Lyman Trumball. 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/ca4d14c85ddc177fcabebeb4a8135c6e.pdf 3a8b2794ce4282f1be45d1f11f6ca2ae Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Wm Ford letter 1/15/63 With G. M. Dodge 1/21/63 With letter signed by 16 officers of Yates Sharp Shooters 64th Ill Vol. 2/10/63 Monmouth, Ill. Jany 24/65 Hon Richd Yates U. S. Senator Elect Dear Friend- Some time Since I sent my applica- tion for appointmt of Pay Master to the President accompanied with recommendations from yourself, Genl Harding, and Judge Lawrence and have not heard any thing from the same. Will you be so kind as to take my application in hand and if possible procure me the appointment-- And in case there are not any vacancies in that Department I will leave it discretionary to you to make application for <hr /> me for any other appoint ment in any department under Government You may deem me capable and worthy to hold Illness of my wife alone kept me from being at Springfield at time of Senatorial contest but as Martin & Simpson stood up to their promises to me previously made, my presence probably could not have done you any good. Allow me at this late hour to congratulate you upon your success but be assured the result was most gratifying to almost every Union man in this county With many wishes for your health & happiness I am Your Friend Solon Burroughs <hr /> Burroughs Solon Monmouth Jan'y 24/65 Has never heard from the application which you made for his appointment as Pay Master. Wishes you to take it in hand and if this appointment cannot be procured to get him some other appointment under Government Congratulates you on your election to Senate 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 02 (January 21-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Solon Burroughs to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511802 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. Monmouth, Ill. Jany 24/65 Hon Richd Yates U. S. Senator Elect Dear Friend- Some time Since I sent my application for appointmt of Pay Master to the President accompanied with recommendations from yourself, Genl Harding, and Judge Lawrence and have not heard any thing from the same. Will you be so kind as to take my application in hand and if possible procure me the appointment. And in case there are not any vacancies in that Department I will leave it discretionary to you to make application for <hr /> me for any other appointment in any department under Government You may deem me capable and worthy to hold Illness of my wife alone kept me from being at Springfield at time of Senatorial contest but as Martin & Simpson stood up to their promises to me previously made, my presence probably could not have done you any good. Allow me at this late hour to congratulate you upon your success but be assured the result was most gratifying to almost every Union man in this county With many wishes for your health & happiness I am Your Friend Solon Burroughs <hr /> Burroughs Solon Monmouth Jan'y 24/65 Has never heard from the application which you made for his appointment as PayMaster. Wishes you to take it in hand and if this appointment cannot be procured to get him some other appointment under Government Congratulates you on your election to Senate 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/aec9af4c327e78e393faf5ea7dcc8f28.pdf 5fc9f16765f47caa27359dd545c49fee Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with H. Lipscomb 1/24/65 Quincy Illinois Jany 24th 65 Hon Richard Yates You will receive with this a letter from H. L. Lipscomb asking you to intercede for a Dr Wright I am satisfied that the facts are as stated by Mr Lipscomb and really think dr Wright ought to be discharged by giving this your attention you will oblige many loyal friends of dr Wright who believe that he has suffered long enough he repents of his course and asks to be forgiven the government ought to be disposed to consider cases of this kind and exstend leniency respectfully B M Prentiss Maj Genl [ineligible] Lipscomb H S Palmyra Mo Jany 24/65 On behalf of Dr Wright a rebel prisoner at Alton wishs you to intercede with Prist to have him release. encloses letters from Gen Copeland and B. M. Prentiss 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 02 (January 21-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Benjamin M. Prentiss to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511801 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. Quincy Illinois Jany 24th 65 Hon Richard Yates You will receive with this a letter from H. L. Lipscomb asking you to intercede for a Dr Wright I am satisfied that the facts are as stated by Mr Lipscomb and really think dr Wright ought to be discharged by giving this your attention you will oblige many loyal friends of dr Wright who believe that he has suffered long enough he repents of his course and asks to be forgiven the government ought to be disposed to consider cases of this kind and exstend leniency respectfully B M Prentiss <hr /> Maj Genl Prentiss <hr /> Lipscomb H S Palmyra Mo Jan'y 24/65 On behalf of Dr Wright a rebel prisoner at Alton wishes you to intercede with Pres't to have him release. encloses letters from Gen Copeland and B M Prentiss 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/ca21bcdd70a12494a44410e5e2298451.pdf 79bf9eb3a67a5883e589d21420461a08 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With petition from Presidential Electors (1864) to the (?) President recommending William R. Lockwood 12/7/64 Quincy Illinois. [Jany?] 23rd/63 To the President of United States William R Lockwood is an applicant for the Office of Post Master at this place he is highly recommended by our Citizens for the position I know Mr Lockwood will make an efficient Officer and am aware that our Citizens want a change at this place. I take pleasure in assuring the President that it will gratify his many Friends at this place to have Mr L appointed to the position he asks. He has been and is one of the active Republicans who has given time and means in Supporting the Administration and is truly deserving encouragement Respectfully B M Prentiss, <hr /> If the President does not feel disposed to make a change in the Post Office here as one interested in behalf of the Administration I respectfully request that Mr Lockwoods claims receive attention and that he be given some Position that will tend to [relieve?] him he is capable and will fill any Position he may ask with [illegible] Respectfully B. M. Prentiss <hr /> Gen Bill Prentiss to The President Recommends Lockwood for Postmaster at Quincy File in Envelope Iabella ("Lockwood") 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 02 (January 21-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Benjamin M. Prentiss to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511800 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. With petition from Presidential Electors (1864) to the (?) President recommending William R. Lockwood 12/7/64 Quincy Illinois. [Jany?] 23rd/63 To the President of United States William R Lockwood is an applicant for the Office of Post Master at this place he is highly recommended by our Citizens for the position I know Mr Lockwood will make an efficient Officer and am aware that our Citizens want a change at this place. I take pleasure in assuring the President that it will gratify his many Friends at this place to have Mr L appointed to the position he asks. He has been and is one of the active Republicans who has given time and means in Supporting the Administration and is truly deserving encouragement Respectfully B M Prentiss, <hr /> If the President does not feel disposed to make a change in the Post Office here as one interested in behalf of the Administration I respectfully request that Mr Lockwoods claims receive attention and that he be given some Position that will tend to [relieve?] him he is capable and will fill any Position he may ask with [illegible] Respectfully B. M. Prentiss <hr /> Gen Bill Prentiss to The President Recommends Lockwood for Postmaster at Quincy File in Envelope Iabella ("Lockwood") 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/f74e223e6c09e81b0677147d36330f86.pdf 575d951d825d73cae9942f8458b9bfbd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Vittoria Canada West January 23" 1865 Gov Yates Dear Sir: Although a stranger to you I am your fellow citizen, and political friend. I reside in Onarga, Iroquois Co, Ills -- I am well acquainted with Chas H Wood and Dr Frank Blades to whom I would refer you. I came here on business and find I cannot get out without great trouble and expense as I must identify myself to an Am Consul as an American Citizen before I can get a rapport [passport?]---Would it be asking too much to request you to write to Washington D.C. and ask the proper authorities there to send me here by mail a permit to visit Canada and return-I would gladly pay any expense it would be necessary to make if you would inform me of the amount or you might draw on Chas H. Wood member of assembly for expenses. If you can do anything for me without delay I would be under great obligation. Very truly yours Dennis P. Norton Vittoria Canada West Norton Dennis P Vittoria C.W. Jan 23d 65 went there on business and cannot get away wants a letter from Washington certifying that he is an American citizen. refers to Hre Chas H Wood and Dr F Blades of Onarga, Iroquois Co Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 02 (January 21-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dennis P. Norton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511799 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. Vittoria Canada West January 23" 1865 Gov Yates Dear Sir: Although a stranger to you I am your fellow citizen, and political friend. I reside in Onarga, Iroquois Co, Ills -- I am well acquainted with Chas H Wood and Dr Frank Blades to whom I would refer you. I came here on business and find I cannot get out without great trouble and expense as I must identify myself to an Am Consul as an American Citizen before I can get a rapport [passport?]---Would it be asking too much to request you to write to Washington D.C. and ask the proper authorities there to send me here by mail a permit to visit Canada and return-I would gladly pay any expense it would be necessary to make if you would inform me of the amount or you might draw on Chas H. Wood member of assembly for expenses. If you can do anything for me without delay I would be under great obligation. Very truly yours Dennis P. Norton Vittoria Canada West Norton Dennis P Vittoria C.W. Jan 23d 65 went there on business and cannot get away wants a letter from Washington certifying that he is an American citizen. refers to Hre Chas H Wood and Dr F Blades of Onarga, Iroquois Co Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bbe6b7da3e125f5c7f4a43d03e07d406.pdf 79c4010180552c5ec1f8bf0aaa1e4c9b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With G. P. Smith letter 2/15/65 With Richard Yates letter 1/18/65 (with this letter also petition from citizens and friends recommending G. P. Smith 12/1/64; also endorsement from R. J. Oglesby 1/23/65 Springfield Ill's Jany 23rd 1865 Hon. A. Lincoln Prest. U.S. Dear Sir Col. G. P. Smith of Jacksonville is an applicant for the office of Collector of Customs at Port Townsend in Washington Territory. Col Smith was in the Army for some time & left on account of sickness - for the last year he has been at home & has done valuable service in stirring up a loyal spirit among the people. He made the canvas last fall for the senate in his district and our friends are much indebted to him for the energy & enthusiasm with which he conducted the Campaign. I hope he may receive the appointment desired. Yours truly S.M. Cullom <hr /> From an acquaintance with Col Smith of several years I cheerfully endorse the within recommendation believing that should he receive the appointment he will make an efficient officer giving satisfaction to the Government and people I trust he may succeed in his application [FM?] Wallace I am well acquainted with Col Smith and most heartily and fully concur in recommending him for the position named - He is eminently fit for the place. E C Ingersoll <hr /> Washington Jany 29th 1865 To his Excellency A Lincoln President &c Col G. P. Smith comes recommended to me in such way by members of the Legislature of Illinois that I heartily concur in the within recommendation B. C. Cook I.N. Arnold [illegible] L Trunball John [illegible] <hr /> G P Col. Smith of Jacksonville his papers 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 02 (January 21-31, 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 F. M. Wallace and others to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511798 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. With G. P. Smith letter 2/15/65 With Richard Yates letter 1/18/65 (with this letter also petition from citizens and friends recommending G. P. Smith 12/1/64; also endorsement from R. J. Oglesby 1/23/65 Springfield Ill's Jany 23rd 1865 Hon. A. Lincoln Prest. U.S. Dear Sir Col. G. P. Smith of Jacksonville is an applicant for the office of Collector of Customs at Port Townsend in Washington Territory. Col Smith was in the Army for some time & left on account of sickness - for the last year he has been at home & has done valuable service in stirring up a loyal spirit among the people. He made the canvas last fall for the senate in his district and our friends are much indebted to him for the energy & enthusiasm with which he conducted the Campaign. I hope he may receive the appointment desired. Yours truly S.M. Cullom <hr /> From an acquaintance with Col Smith of several years I cheerfully endorse the within recommendation believing that should he receive the appointment he will make an efficient officer giving satisfaction to the Government and people I trust he may succeed in his application [FM?] Wallace I am well acquainted with Col Smith and most heartily and fully concur in recommending him for the position named - He is eminently fit for the place. E C Ingersoll <hr /> Washington Jany 29th 1865 To his Excellency A Lincoln President &c Col G. P. Smith comes recommended to me in such way by members of the Legislature of Illinois that I heartily concur in the within recommendation B. C. Cook I.N. Arnold [illegible] L Trunball John [illegible] <hr /> G P Col. Smith of Jacksonville his papers 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/8c10610ec98cc7827a795b4f3d36db1d.pdf c928da92080cb386ff5d3dcb8a7c716f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, January 23rd, 1865 His [illegible] Richard Yates, Washington City, My Dear Sir, Judge William Kellogg has the appointment of minister resident to Guatemala, but does not want it, but I do. Kellogg is my friend, and I would, by no means, do anything to under- mine him, but knowing he wants another office and not that, will you be so good as to help him get the office he desires, and the [mission?] to Guatemala for me? Please write to me at Peoria and much oblige Your obedient servant C. Ballance 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 02 (January 21-31, 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 C. Balance to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511797 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. Springfield, January 23rd, 1865 His [illegible] Richard Yates, Washington City, My Dear Sir, Judge William Kellogg has the appointment of minister resident to Guatemala, but does not want it, but I do. Kellogg is my friend, and I would, by no means, do anything to under- mine him, but knowing he wants another office and not that, will you be so good as to help him get the office he desires, and the [mission?] to Guatemala for me? Please write to me at Peoria and much oblige Your obedient servant C. Ballance 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/2b60ceeabcdf5e11ea0c5b11f2e5073e.pdf 95346ae6c249daa54d84304d03779570 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With abstract of Gen. H. Capron's Military Records. Copy Head Quarters Dept. Ohio Louisville, KY. Jany 23rd/65 My dear Col, Allow me to express to you my regrets at the necessity which compels you at this time to resign your position in the Cav arm of the service - a position which to my knowledge you have filled with so much credit to yourself and benefit to the govt. Should an opportunity ever present itself for me to be of any assistance to you in forwarding your wishes, I beg you will not fail to allow me to render it as I know of no one who I would take more real pleasure in rendering as a gallant officer, and perfect gentleman. Very truly your friend, George Stoneman Maj. Gen. To Col. H. Capron Louisville, Ky <hr /> My resignation was after the Battle of Nashville on Surgeons Certificate of Dis -- from injury rece'd at the Battle of Franklin Copy General Stoneman Letter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 02 (January 21-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Stoneman to Henry Capron Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511796 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. With abstract of Gen. H. Capron's Military Records. Copy Head Quarters Dept. Ohio Louisville, KY. Jany 23rd/65 My dear Col, Allow me to express to you my regrets at the necessity which compels you at this time to resign your position in the Cav arm of the service - a position which to my knowledge you have filled with so much credit to yourself and benefit to the govt. Should an opportunity ever present itself for me to be of any assistance to you in forwarding your wishes, I beg you will not fail to allow me to render it as I know of no one who I would take more real pleasure in rendering as a gallant officer, and perfect gentleman. Very truly your friend, George Stoneman Maj. Gen. To Col. H. Capron Louisville, Ky <hr /> My resignation was after the Battle of Nashville on Surgeons Certificate of Dis -- from injury rece'd at the Battle of Franklin Copy General Stoneman Letter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c47d07f63faea3fe2c8eb14a469dfd44.pdf 69ad6c9d3dde527a86541c503e60434a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With copy of letter to Colonel Capron from George Stoneman 1/23/65 Horace Capron Raised his cavalry regiment in Illinois in 1862 at a period the most difficult for recruiting. The formation of his regiment was commenced as the 18th Illinois but went into service as the 14th. All the attempts at organization of the Regiments under the intermediate numbers having failed though authorized six months previous to General Capron's earliest efforts. In the fields he commanded his 1st Brigade under General Judoh in pursuit of John Morgan, was 26 days in the saddle, at the battle of Buffington Islands, and at Morgan's capture and was one of the field officers who accompanied General Shackelford to Cincinnati to deliver the prisoners to General Burnsides. (see Burnside's and Shackleford's Reports) Went into Knoxville Tennessee with the advanced guards of General Burnside's Army, and the first Federal picket for that city. Served through the whole campaign, participating in nearly every battle, <hr /> and at its close, was ordered back to Kentucky to remount and re-arm several Regiments. On General Stoneman being ordered to the front General Capron was left in command of the forces, and on completing his reorganization joined General Sherman's command near Chattanooga where he was complimented for the fine appearance of his men after so long a march. Went immediately into active service with the army of General Sherman and served through the campaign in all the battles to the taking of Atlanta where General Capron furnished the advanced guards of the 20th Corps from his old regiment, driving the enemy's cavalry through the city. (see General Ward's Report) Was selected by General Stoneman to command a Brigade called "Capron's Brigade" in his famous raid through Georgia. Was with General Stoneman at his capture, but with about 300 men General Capron cut through the enemies lines being closely pressed for six days succeeded in reaching the Federal lines at Marietta Georgia <hr /> when he was complimented in a dispatch from General Sherman upon his safe arrival through so many difficulties and dangers, he was then ordered back to Kentucky with five Regiments to remount and re-arm but had scarcely reached there when he was ordered to report to General Thomas at Nashville, and was sent by General Schofield to Wainesborough to cover the right of Columbia (see Thomas' Report and Report of Secretary of War) Met Hood's advanced guard at that place. skirmishes and slowly fell back before the enemy. holding him in check for two nights and one day to allow General Schofield's time to fall back from Pulaski on Columbia and was driven into that place followed closely by the enemy. meeting General Schofield's advanced guards coming through the city on double quick to form line of battle.(see Schofield's Report). Was injured in a night charge at the battle before Franklin and after the relief of Nashville resigned on Surgeons Certificate of disability from that injury being then unfit for service. <hr /> General Capron had three sons who entered the service at the opening of the War. The eldest was killed at the head of his command in the charge upon the enemy after having received a medal of honor with the most honorable mention, and been once promoted for his gallantry. The second son was made prisoner and taken to Charleston, South Carolina. Neither of the surviving sons has yet recovered from the effects of exposure and hardship on the field and in rebel prisons Abstract of General H Capron's Military Record 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 02 (January 21-31, 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 Abstract of Henry Capron's Military Record 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 511795 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. With copy of letter to Colonel Capron from George Stoneman 1/23/65 Horace Capron Raised his cavalry regiment in Illinois in 1862 at a period the most difficult for recruiting. The formation of his regiment was commenced as the 18th Illinois but went into service as the 14th. All the attempts at organization of the Regiments under the intermediate numbers having failed though authorized six months previous to General Capron's earliest efforts. In the fields he commanded his 1st Brigade under General Judoh in pursuit of John Morgan, was 26 days in the saddle, at the battle of Buffington Islands, and at Morgan's capture and was one of the field officers who accompanied General Shackelford to Cincinnati to deliver the prisoners to General Burnsides. (see Burnside's and Shackleford's Reports) Went into Knoxville Tennessee with the advanced guards of General Burnside's Army, and the first Federal picket for that city. Served through the whole campaign, participating in nearly every battle, <hr /> and at its close, was ordered back to Kentucky to remount and re-arm several Regiments. On General Stoneman being ordered to the front General Capron was left in command of the forces, and on completing his reorganization joined General Sherman's command near Chattanooga where he was complimented for the fine appearance of his men after so long a march. Went immediately into active service with the army of General Sherman and served through the campaign in all the battles to the taking of Atlanta where General Capron furnished the advanced guards of the 20th Corps from his old regiment, driving the enemy's cavalry through the city. (see General Ward's Report) Was selected by General Stoneman to command a Brigade called "Capron's Brigade" in his famous raid through Georgia. Was with General Stoneman at his capture, but with about 300 men General Capron cut through the enemies lines being closely pressed for six days succeeded in reaching the Federal lines at Marietta Georgia <hr /> when he was complimented in a dispatch from General Sherman upon his safe arrival through so many difficulties and dangers, he was then ordered back to Kentucky with five Regiments to remount and re-arm but had scarcely reached there when he was ordered to report to General Thomas at Nashville, and was sent by General Schofield to Wainesborough to cover the right of Columbia (see Thomas' Report and Report of Secretary of War) Met Hood's advanced guard at that place. skirmishes and slowly fell back before the enemy. holding him in check for two nights and one day to allow General Schofield's time to fall back from Pulaski on Columbia and was driven into that place followed closely by the enemy. meeting General Schofield's advanced guards coming through the city on double quick to form line of battle.(see Schofield's Report). Was injured in a night charge at the battle before Franklin and after the relief of Nashville resigned on Surgeons Certificate of disability from that injury being then unfit for service. <hr /> General Capron had three sons who entered the service at the opening of the War. The eldest was killed at the head of his command in the charge upon the enemy after having received a medal of honor with the most honorable mention, and been once promoted for his gallantry. The second son was made prisoner and taken to Charleston, South Carolina. Neither of the surviving sons has yet recovered from the effects of exposure and hardship on the field and in rebel prisons Abstract of General H Capron's Military Record 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/ba5acb049b1f6575665d80110c0de92d.pdf 1b3383875adcf292efa9330a5c3c9fa3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Platteville Jan 23rd 1865 Gov Yates Honored Sir I Warren W. Armstrong Soldier of the 14 & 15th Ill Vet Bat was taken prisoner on the 4th day of Oct/64 and was paroled on the [20?] day of Nov I received a furlough on the 6th day of Dec to the [illegible] day of Jan 1865 at which time I was to report at Camp Chase Ohio but not hearing of our exchange and my health not being very good I have neglected to do so [illegible] to this date a few days ago I was informed by a paroled soldier that we was exchanged and that the exchanged soldiers were removed from camp Chase. and now that I am wishing to return to my duty as a soldier to my country I write this to you to enquire where I have to report and if you will be kind enough to furnish me with transportation as I received only two months pay when I received my furlough and am short of means Your attention to the above will much oblidge, your obedient servent Warren W. Armstrong address W. M Armstrong Platteville Grant County Wis Armstrong W. M. Platteville Wis Jany 23 65 wants to know where he must report was furloughed from Camp Chase. Also if you can give him transportation Ansd Feby 7/65 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 02 (January 21-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Warren W. Armstrong to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511794 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. Platteville Jan 23rd 1865 Gov Yates Honored Sir I Warren W. Armstrong Soldier of the 14 & 15th Ill Vet Bat was taken prisoner on the 4th day of Oct/64 and was paroled on the [20?] day of Nov I received a furlough on the 6th day of Dec to the [illegible] day of Jan 1865 at which time I was to report at Camp Chase Ohio but not hearing of our exchange and my health not being very good I have neglected to do so [illegible] to this date a few days ago I was informed by a paroled soldier that we was exchanged and that the exchanged soldiers were removed from camp Chase. and now that I am wishing to return to my duty as a soldier to my country I write this to you to enquire where I have to report and if you will be kind enough to furnish me with transportation as I received only two months pay when I received my furlough and am short of means Your attention to the above will much oblidge, your obedient servent Warren W. Armstrong address W. M Armstrong Platteville Grant County Wis Armstrong W. M. Platteville Wis Jany 23 65 wants to know where he must report was furloughed from Camp Chase. Also if you can give him transportation Ansd Feby 7/65 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/5b6c7d2bda79b48664c4d972b79b8a58.pdf 6ed2b2314a87305f30304ff0b7413848 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Richmond Va 23rd January 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir:- It has been a long time since I have seen or heard from you. I would be delighted to see you and talk over old matters. But this is a pleasure it seems we can not enjoy at this time I am now about to ask a favor at your namely I'm looking over my own list of acquaintances I know of no one that I can approach with more confidence upon this subject than yourself. I want you to do me the kindness to use your influence in trying to get a few of my friends who are now prisoners of war pardoned The friends spoken of are these Capt E [Pery?] 16th Va Cavalry Jo [Jenson?] [illegible] Leut Col A M Davis 45 Va Regmt Infantry some place Grayson County Virginia Capt Frank W [Relley?] 50th Va Regm int Infantry Fort Pularka Georgia [MLieut?]John J Sayirz] Co A 4th Va Regmt Infantry [Johnson Irland Lenaz?] Lieutenant Vaughan Co D 4th Va Regmt same place Do this for me and I pledge myself to have a like number of officers paroled for you and shall regard the same as a great personal kindness Respectfully yours A McMullins 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 02 (January 21-31, 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 H. McMullins to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511793 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. Richmond Va 23rd January 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir:- It has been a long time since I have seen or heard from you. I would be delighted to see you and talk over old matters. But this is a pleasure it seems we can not enjoy at this time I am now about to ask a favor at your namely I'm looking over my own list of acquaintances I know of no one that I can approach with more confidence upon this subject than yourself. I want you to do me the kindness to use your influence in trying to get a few of my friends who are now prisoners of war pardoned The friends spoken of are these Capt E [Pery?] 16th Va Cavalry Jo [Jenson?] [illegible] Leut Col A M Davis 45 Va Regmt Infantry some place Grayson County Virginia Capt Frank W [Relley?] 50th Va Regm int Infantry Fort Pularka Georgia [MLieut?]John J Sayirz] Co A 4th Va Regmt Infantry [Johnson Irland Lenaz?] Lieutenant Vaughan Co D 4th Va Regmt same place Do this for me and I pledge myself to have a like number of officers paroled for you and shall regard the same as a great personal kindness Respectfully yours A McMullins 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/32ed6c6414261597b73fb8d1255f2631.pdf 265c28a7cb4feca739abf5e1a84f74d1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Wm Woodward letter 1/15/65 Washington D.C. Jany 22 1865 Sir I have the honor here- with to enclose to you a letter from Dr Wm Woodward, Asst Surgeon 39th Ills. asking your influence in aid of his promo tion, also in commendation of Dr Suckly Medical Director Army of the James to his Excellency Gov Oglesby. The interest that you have ever taken in the well being of the gallant soldiers from the Loyal State of Illinois wherever they may have been serving during the present war has emboldened me to [return?] to make a personal appeal <hr /> to you in behalf of Dr Woodman in hopes that he may speedily proceed in obtaining a well earned and deserved promotion As an Illinoisan I feel a deep interest in those few troops from our beautiful Prairie State who have nobly supported her honor on many a bloody field in Virginia and this feeling must be my excuse for thus addressing yourself. I am Sir Your Obt Servant A.F. Randall Hon Richd Yates Springfield Ills Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 02 (January 21-31, 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 A. F. Randall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511792 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. Jany 22 1865 Sir I have the honor herewith to enclose to you a letter from Dr Wm Woodward, Asst Surgeon 39th Ills. asking your influence in aid of his promotion, also in commendation of Dr Suckly Medical Director Army of the James to his Excellency Gov Oglesby. The interest that you have ever taken in the well being of the gallant soldiers from the Loyal State of Illinois wherever they may have been serving during the present war has emboldened me to return to make a personal appeal <hr /> to you in behalf of Dr Woodman in hopes that he may speedily proceed in obtaining a well earned and deserved promotion As an Illinoisan I feel a deep interest in those few troops from our beautiful Prairie State who have nobly supported her honor on many a bloody field in Virginia and this feeling must be my excuse for thus addressing yourself. I am Sir Your Obt Servant A.F. Randall Hon Richd Yates Springfield Ills Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4eed1944a67fb28f8ec5d2b6c53861fb.pdf 9c862ed0a49612669c0736a2523856e4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Confidential Joliet Jan 22d 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir Last week I was in Springfield as a witness before the House Pen. Com. & should have called upon you but was ill One of the witnesses testafied that he waited upon you & informed you that Comdt Buck was interested in the contract of Capt Pitman & that the fact could be established beyond a doubt & urged upon you his removal as an act of public justice <hr /> & that you replied that if you removed Dr Buck you would lose two or three votes in the legislature for the U S senate The testimony is foreign to the object arrived at by Com. & ought & can be expunged if desired by you With great respect I am Yours Truly A. L. McArthur P.S. The interview mentioned was 9 months before the Dr resigned ASM <hr /> McArthur A L Joliet Jany 22 1865 Before the house committee on the penitentiary a witness testified than in an interview with you in regard to the removal of Dr Buck you said that if you removed him you would lose two or three votes in the legislature for USS 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 02 (January 21-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. L. McArthur to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511791 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Confidential Joliet Jan 22d 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir Last week I was in Springfield as a witness before the House Pen. Com. & should have called upon you but was ill One of the witnesses testafied that he waited upon you & informed you that Comdt Buck was interested in the contract of Capt Pitman & that the fact could be established beyond a doubt & urged upon you his removal as an act of public justice <hr /> & that you replied that if you removed Dr Buck you would lose two or three votes in the legislature for the U S senate The testimony is foreign to the object arrived at by Com. & ought & can be expunged if desired by you With great respect I am Yours Truly A. L. McArthur P.S. The interview mentioned was 9 months before the Dr resigned ASM <hr /> McArthur A L Joliet Jany 22 1865 Before the house committee on the penitentiary a witness testified than in an interview with you in regard to the removal of Dr Buck you said that if you removed him you would lose two or three votes in the legislature for USS 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/27d0daaef0666c98ac220152cc6e69ce.pdf 0ccde1d443dc9224d7cdff9a8dffccdc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir, I have been advised by some of my late Husbands friends John B Wyman to aply to you for the Pension of a General Widow. you will remember the Positions he ocupied in the army and the circumstances of his death I presume. my Pension is my only dependence and I have four children. my oldest is in the army yet as a private. will you please let me know what you think if [illegible] address Mrs Maria S Wyman Worcester Mass. With great respect Yours Truly Maria S Wyman Chicago Jan 21 '65 <hr /> Wyman Maria S Worcester Jan'y 21st 65 Wants to know about obtaining her pension. is widow of Gen'l Jno B Wyman Apply for & answer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 02 (January 21-31, 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 Maria S. Wyman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511790 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. Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir, I have been advised by some of my late Husbands friends John B Wyman to aply to you for the Pension of a General Widow. you will remember the Positions he ocupied in the army and the circumstances of his death I presume. my Pension is my only dependence and I have four children. my oldest is in the army yet as a private. will you please let me know what you think if [illegible] address Mrs Maria S Wyman Worcester Mass. With great respect Yours Truly Maria S Wyman Chicago Jan 21 '65 <hr /> Wyman Maria S Worcester Jan'y 21st 65 Wants to know about obtaining her pension. is widow of Gen'l Jno B Wyman Apply for & answer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/42b0b80649d3c9afae38e27f321e31f0.pdf 91b7e94f74da51f8cc3e7e579a55abd6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Seattle W T Jan 20th 1865 Hon R Yates Dr Sir Probably you will remember that in the spring of 1861 you recommended me by letter to be appointed to the position I now hold that of United States Atty for Washington Territory. Considering Illinois almost my native State having resided there from 1844 to 1861, and now living in a Territory which of Course has no political influence, I hesitate less than perhaps I otherwise might to ask a still further favor. One of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of this Territory an old man from Uniontown Penn is about to return east and will not be an applicant for reappointment. That place will therefore be vacent and I am desirous of obtaining it. Mr Lincoln is better acquainted with me then you are and I think is quite well disposed toward me but you know how it is with him in these matters being pressed on all sides and at all times. If you are disposed to name the matter to the President I will reciprocate in any way I can, but how that will be I have not the slightest idea at present, unless you acept the old equity rule of the will for the deal. But if the President is not disposed to give me <hr /> that position he would confer a great favor upon the people here by sending some good lawyer to fill it. We have but one man on the bench in this Territory who can justly lay any claim to being a respectable lawyer and that is Wyche. The want of ability and fitness for positions on the part of the great majority of the Officers sent here has done more to weaken the administration party and strengthen the opposition than all other courses combined, and the result is today that both branches of our Territorial Legislation is Copperhead to the [backbone?]. I have already written more then I had intended and perhaps wearied your patience & therefore I will close this hasty letter, only remarking in addition, that if there is any information I can give you of or concerning this extreme north west [const?] that you are desirous of, and will indicate in what particulars, it will afford me pleasure to convey it if possible. I am Your Obt. Svnt John I. McSilaru 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 01 (January 11-20, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John I. McSilaru to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511789 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. Seattle W T Jan 20th 1865 Hon R Yates Dr Sir Probably you will remember that in the spring of 1861 you recommended me by letter to be appointed to the position I now hold that of United States Atty for Washington Territory. Considering Illinois almost my native State having resided there from 1844 to 1861, and now living in a Territory which of Course has no political influence, I hesitate less than perhaps I otherwise might to ask a still further favor. One of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of this Territory an old man from Uniontown Penn is about to return east and will not be an applicant for reappointment. That place will therefore be vacent and I am desirous of obtaining it. Mr Lincoln is better acquainted with me then you are and I think is quite well disposed toward me but you know how it is with him in these matters being pressed on all sides and at all times. If you are disposed to name the matter to the President I will reciprocate in any way I can, but how that will be I have not the slightest idea at present, unless you acept the old equity rule of the will for the deal. But if the President is not disposed to give me <hr /> that position he would confer a great favor upon the people here by sending some good lawyer to fill it. We have but one man on the bench in this Territory who can justly lay any claim to being a respectable lawyer and that is Wyche. The want of ability and fitness for positions on the part of the great majority of the Officers sent here has done more to weaken the administration party and strengthen the opposition than all other courses combined, and the result is today that both branches of our Territorial Legislation is Copperhead to the [backbone?]. I have already written more then I had intended and perhaps wearied your patience & therefore I will close this hasty letter, only remarking in addition, that if there is any information I can give you of or concerning this extreme north west [const?] that you are desirous of, and will indicate in what particulars, it will afford me pleasure to convey it if possible. I am Your Obt. Svnt John I. McSilaru 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/d71dea21e00b62bb9afac356613c04d8.pdf 1e89f5eba22a0bd222170c311f927207 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. General Head-Quarters, State of Illinois Adjutant General's Office Sanitary Department Springfield, Jan 20th, 1865 Honorable Richard Yates Dear Sir From all I can learn, I have been regarded as a tolerably useful member of the Directory of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum. I know that I have tried to do my duty in the premises, and am somewhat proud of the substantial record which I have been assisting to make in and about the Institution. The position is hardly worth asking for, but still I would be gratified to receive at the hands of your successor a reappointment. It makes one feel better you know, to find that his acts in any capacity of usefulness are approved by those in authority. Governor Oglesby can have no sincerer friend, or one who will endeavor, by an intelligent performance of duty, to reflect honor and credit upon his administration. I very much regretted my inability to be present at your home reception. You ought to be a happy man. Do you realize the proud career which lies open before you? How fervently every pulse throbs for your success! God preserve you and make you a blessing to your country. Faithfully yours John R. Woods <hr /> Woods, John R January 20th, 1865 Would like to be reappointed as Director of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum Friendly and complimentary 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 01 (January 11-20, 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. Wood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511788 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. General Head-Quarters, State of Illinois Adjutant General's Office Sanitary Department Springfield, Jan 20th, 1865 Honorable Richard Yates Dear Sir From all I can learn, I have been regarded as a tolerably useful member of the Directory of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum. I know that I have tried to do my duty in the premises, and am somewhat proud of the substantial record which I have been assisting to make in and about the Institution. The position is hardly worth asking for, but still I would be gratified to receive at the hands of your successor a reappointment. It makes one feel better you know, to find that his acts in any capacity of usefulness are approved by those in authority. Governor Oglesby can have no sincerer friend, or one who will endeavor, by an intelligent performance of duty, to reflect honor and credit upon his administration. I very much regretted my inability to be present at your home reception. You ought to be a happy man. Do you realize the proud career which lies open before you? How fervently every pulse throbs for your success! God preserve you and make you a blessing to your country. Faithfully yours John R. Woods <hr /> Woods, John R January 20th, 1865 Would like to be reappointed as Director of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum Friendly and complimentary 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/bbd87623f13cb02f7ec45b344e61a380.pdf 0258bc0f2611719c01aeac6dcf0f3026 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria, Ill. January 20 1865 Hon. Richard Yates I presume you have entirely forgotten me, But you will perhaps remember my being in Springfield about the time you organized the Reg. for State service. I called upon you for an appointment in that Reg., bearing recomendations from John Durham & Hon. E. C. Ingersoll. My object in writing to you at the present is this, The People are very anxious to Raise a Reg. in our City. We are situated in the Center of the State, And have every thing requisite,so that it will cost the state nothing, Except transportation. Our Barracks are quite sufficient and in good condition. [Hundred?] of Men will enlist in a Regiment Quartered at Peoria that would not go in isolated squads to Springfield or Quincy. We ask it as a special favor, that you <hr /> use your influence with the Governor, in our behalf. We will hold a meeting tomorrow evening, to solicit the Governor for permission to form a Reg. here. We can facilitate the organization of the Regiments very much by organizing one of them here, men very much prefer home companies. I have your promise since last fall to assist me at the first opportunity offering. We can see no objection to this arrangement, have the kindness to give it a favorable consideration, And oblidge a host of Friends Your obt. servant David W. Magee Late Lt. Col. 86th Ill. Vol. Hon. Richd. Yates Springfield Ill, <hr /> Magee David W. Peoria Jan'y 20/1865 Want authority to raise a Regiment at Peoria and want your influence with the Governor to obtain 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 01 (January 11-20, 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 David W. Magee to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511787 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. Peoria, Ill. January 20 1865 Hon. Richard Yates I presume you have entirely forgotten me, But you will perhaps remember my being in Springfield about the time you organized the Reg. for State service. I called upon you for an appointment in that Reg., bearing recomendations from John Durham & Hon. E. C. Ingersoll. My object in writing to you at the present is this, The People are very anxious to Raise a Reg. in our City. We are situated in the Center of the State, And have every thing requisite,so that it will cost the state nothing, Except transportation. Our Barracks are quite sufficient and in good condition. [Hundred?] of Men will enlist in a Regiment Quartered at Peoria that would not go in isolated squads to Springfield or Quincy. We ask it as a special favor, that you <hr /> use your influence with the Governor, in our behalf. We will hold a meeting tomorrow evening, to solicit the Governor for permission to form a Reg. here. We can facilitate the organization of the Regiments very much by organizing one of them here, men very much prefer home companies. I have your promise since last fall to assist me at the first opportunity offering. We can see no objection to this arrangement, have the kindness to give it a favorable consideration, And oblidge a host of Friends Your obt. servant David W. Magee Late Lt. Col. 86th Ill. Vol. Hon. Richd. Yates Springfield Ill, <hr /> Magee David W. Peoria Jan'y 20/1865 Want authority to raise a Regiment at Peoria and want your influence with the Governor to obtain 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