275 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5aadab31f46407b3ed24ee464f02b026.pdf 2129c5c322ac5f844f1cacd64bfda325 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galesburg Ill Jany 20th 1865 Hon Richard Yataes Springfield Ills Dr Sir: Your name has been used as a reference by the Illinois Central Insurance Company of Decatur. Acting at the instance of a number of citizens and friends who wish to insure in that Company if it is really a good one, I write to ask you whether in your opinion, it is such. We wish to insure in a home Company rather than in an Eastern one if in it we can be as safe. Hoping that you will find time to give us an early reply and with many assurances of our personal esteem and confidence. I am sir Your obt Svt M. C. Hazard <hr /> Hazard M. C. Galesburg Jany 20 65. Wishes to know as to the responsibility of the Decatur Insurance Company. Has noticed that Gov Yates name is used in connection with that company. Executive Office 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 M. C. Hazard 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 511786 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. Galesburg Ill Jany 20th 1865 Hon Richard Yataes Springfield Ills Dr Sir: Your name has been used as a reference by the Illinois Central Insurance Company of Decatur. Acting at the instance of a number of citizens and friends who wish to insure in that Company if it is really a good one, I write to ask you whether in your opinion, it is such. We wish to insure in a home Company rather than in an Eastern one if in it we can be as safe. Hoping that you will find time to give us an early reply and with many assurances of our personal esteem and confidence. I am sir Your obt Svt M. C. Hazard <hr /> Hazard M. C. Galesburg Jany 20 65. Wishes to know as to the responsibility of the Decatur Insurance Company. Has noticed that Gov Yates name is used in connection with that company. Executive Office 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/558450c3c28079f8d8252eaa35eee80a.pdf bbb3a0982ab8fceba979a34854d2711d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jan. 19. Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir After tendering you my best wishes for your health and congratulations for the happy and successful termination of your career as Governor, and for the well-earned tribute, which the people of the State, by an almost unanimous voice, have conferred upon you, as a fitting mark of the high appreciation they have of the distinguished services you have rendered to them and to the country during your Gubernatorial term of office. Allow me the favor of soliciting your influence on returning to Washington in securing a position in some one of our foreign legations for the next few years. I should of course, if allowed a preference, choose an "independent command," either as consul or as the head of one of the Union legations. I have the great pleasure to recall to mind the receipt of <hr /> a letter from you ten years ago, when you were in Congress, which was written in reply to one I wrote you, just after leaving Al. Ma., asking a similar favor. You informed me then, that as our party was not in power, you supposed but little could be done in that direction, but would do for me whatever could be done. Since then however the role has changed. Then you were simply [NC?] with only the lean majority of a single Congressional District at your back and with a corrupt, powerful and arrogant administration and party against you. The Republican party so-called, which was rather the popular expression of a great social and political revolution, than a political party, and destined to break up and destroy all the old existing forms of political organization, though strong in principle and in hope, was yet feeble in its influence in official quarters. But with the outbreak of the war and the ultimate ascendency of those great principles with which you have identified your political life, you have risen to a position of wide <hr /> and commanding influence, not in a mere party, but in the midst of a brave and generous people, "redeemed regenerated and disenthralled." - The honored representative of a great state, and high in the confidence of a just and powerful administration and an appreciating country. Principia triumphaverunt et tu triumphavisti in illis. Your administration has become a part of the imperishable records of the country and of the history of progressive free principles throughout the world. My reasons for asking this favor of you are, the [having?] an opportunity I have long coveted, and more means, to procure a suitable library etc., with perhaps a short period for observation and study, though I am aware that part of it would depend mainly on where I might have the good luck to go, if you should finally decide to send me anywhere. I would call on you personally and tender my respects to you, but two difficulties interpose, my own <hr /> professional duties as physician and the fact that were I to call on you in person, I might come in at a time when you might have no time to attend to me. This [dumb?] messenger, however, can wait, if necessary. Should you desire any references in the matter, I will refer you to Dr. [N.K.?] Jones of Jacksonville, Prof [Bateman?] or any of our old college Professors and will procure such credentials from them as you may ask provided you should ask any. I have, however, mainly referred this matter to Judge [Moses?] of this place, who will present the matter more fully to your consideration. Trusting that the subject of this communication may meet with your favorable attention and that I may have the pleasure of a note from you at an early day, I remain with sentiments of profound respect. Yours very truly S A Merrell Winchester, Ills January 19/1865 Hon Ex-Gov Yates Jacksonville Illinois <hr /> Springfield Jan'y 30th 1865 J.B. Wheeler, Esq. Chicago. Ills <hr /> Merrell S A Winchester Jany19/65 Wants you to help him obtain a consular 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 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 6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. A. Merrell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511785 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. Jan. 19. Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir After tendering you my best wishes for your health and congratulations for the happy and successful termination of your career as Governor, and for the well-earned tribute, which the people of the State, by an almost unanimous voice, have conferred upon you, as a fitting mark of the high appreciation they have of the distinguished services you have rendered to them and to the country during your Gubernatorial term of office. Allow me the favor of soliciting your influence on returning to Washington in securing a position in some one of our foreign legations for the next few years. I should of course, if allowed a preference, choose an "independent command," either as consul or as the head of one of the Union legations. I have the great pleasure to recall to mind the receipt of <hr /> a letter from you ten years ago, when you were in Congress, which was written in reply to one I wrote you, just after leaving Al. Ma., asking a similar favor. You informed me then, that as our party was not in power, you supposed but little could be done in that direction, but would do for me whatever could be done. Since then however the role has changed. Then you were simply [NC?] with only the lean majority of a single Congressional District at your back and with a corrupt, powerful and arrogant administration and party against you. The Republican party so-called, which was rather the popular expression of a great social and political revolution, than a political party, and destined to break up and destroy all the old existing forms of political organization, though strong in principle and in hope, was yet feeble in its influence in official quarters. But with the outbreak of the war and the ultimate ascendency of those great principles with which you have identified your political life, you have risen to a position of wide <hr /> and commanding influence, not in a mere party, but in the midst of a brave and generous people, "redeemed regenerated and disenthralled." - The honored representative of a great state, and high in the confidence of a just and powerful administration and an appreciating country. Principia triumphaverunt et tu triumphavisti in illis. Your administration has become a part of the imperishable records of the country and of the history of progressive free principles throughout the world. My reasons for asking this favor of you are, the [having?] an opportunity I have long coveted, and more means, to procure a suitable library etc., with perhaps a short period for observation and study, though I am aware that part of it would depend mainly on where I might have the good luck to go, if you should finally decide to send me anywhere. I would call on you personally and tender my respects to you, but two difficulties interpose, my own <hr /> professional duties as physician and the fact that were I to call on you in person, I might come in at a time when you might have no time to attend to me. This [dumb?] messenger, however, can wait, if necessary. Should you desire any references in the matter, I will refer you to Dr. [N.K.?] Jones of Jacksonville, Prof [Bateman?] or any of our old college Professors and will procure such credentials from them as you may ask provided you should ask any. I have, however, mainly referred this matter to Judge [Moses?] of this place, who will present the matter more fully to your consideration. Trusting that the subject of this communication may meet with your favorable attention and that I may have the pleasure of a note from you at an early day, I remain with sentiments of profound respect. Yours very truly S A Merrell Winchester, Ills January 19/1865 Hon Ex-Gov Yates Jacksonville Illinois <hr /> Springfield Jan'y 30th 1865 J.B. Wheeler, Esq. Chicago. Ills <hr /> Merrell S A Winchester Jany19/65 Wants you to help him obtain a consular 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/7c4cef7bd6818c9272b485f300b89d23.pdf f1792ffbb4b97dab8a0035f9d8812b4c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York, Jan 19,1865. Dear Sir Will you please send me your Autograph, if it will not trouble you too much to do so, Hoping that among numerous applications of this kind you will find time to grant mine, and that you will excuse me for troubling you [illegible] Sincerely Yours Wm A Baker. Box 2003, Hon. Richard Yates, <hr /> Baker Wm A, Box 2003 New York. <hr /> Wants Autograph <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 William A. Baker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511784 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York, Jan 19,1865. Dear Sir Will you please send me your Autograph, if it will not trouble you too much to do so, Hoping that among numerous applications of this kind you will find time to grant mine, and that you will excuse me for troubling you [illegible] Sincerely Yours Wm A Baker. Box 2003, Hon. Richard Yates, <hr /> Baker Wm A, Box 2003 New York. <hr /> Wants Autograph <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6f4d6f0db70ea555ac3c9b91e07d6185.pdf 05733324ff49faeb5ebdedfb50e59b04 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Senate Chamber Springfield Ills January 19 1865 Hon Rich'd Yates Dr Sir, I intend to make an application through [illegible] Farnsworth for the appointment of U S Marshal for the Northern Judicial District of Ills, and write you to solicit your assistance. I intended to see you personally while you were here but saw you were constantly occupied by your official duties. Enclosed please <hr /> find a letter from my friend Maj J H Mayborn of my County. Should it please you to favor me in this matter I shall be greatly obliged, as I think with your assistance and that of others already proffered, I shall succeed. Please have the kindness to address me at this place Very Respectfully Yours T C Moore [Thomas C. Moore] <hr /> Moore T. C. Senate Chambers January 19/65 __________ Wants your assistance to procure the position of US Dist Atty for No Dist 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 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 T. C. Moose to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511783 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. Senate Chamber Springfield Ills January 19 1865 Hon Rich'd Yates Dr Sir, I intend to make an application through [illegible] Farnsworth for the appointment of U S Marshal for the Northern Judicial District of Ills, and write you to solicit your assistance. I intended to see you personally while you were here but saw you were constantly occupied by your official duties. Enclosed please <hr /> find a letter from my friend Maj J H Mayborn of my County. Should it please you to favor me in this matter I shall be greatly obliged, as I think with your assistance and that of others already proffered, I shall succeed. Please have the kindness to address me at this place Very Respectfully Yours T C Moore [Thomas C. Moore] <hr /> Moore T. C. Senate Chambers January 19/65 __________ Wants your assistance to procure the position of US Dist Atty for No Dist 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/ca736d45d407ad8d92769281c8089b2e.pdf eecc0220eda853cb3d6e7df2862d20a8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of the Waukegan Weekly Gazette James Y Cory Editor and Prop'r Waukegan, Ill Jany 17th 1865 My dear Sir: I have waited until I supposed you had got once more quietly settled at your home in Jacksonville, after the arduous official duties, to which you have given your time and energies during the past four years, before writing to Congrat- ulate you upon your triumphant election, to the honorable position of United States Senator, from the noble state over which you have presided as Chief Executive during the most trying period through which our country and State has ever passed. And believe me, though late, my congratulations are none the less heartfelt and sincere. And may the great Law Giver, who has been so scrupulously watchful over your public life in the past, ever, in the future, remain your steadfast friend, protecter and adviser. You were quite correct in your supposition, contained in your letter to me, some weeks since, <hr /> that you had many friends in Lake County indeed I am quite certain that you was the first choice of a large majority of the people of our County, and the opposition which manifested itself, just previous to the meeting of the Legislature, was manufactured by a few designing men. To give you an instance, which will suf- fice for all: E. M. Haines stated publicly in this city that you were entitled to no credit for the act of proroguing the "Rump" Legislature and thus heading off the machinations of the Copperheads in that body. He stated that you sent for him, at that time, to help you out of the scrape", to know what course you should adopt in the premises; that you was laboring under so great mental excitement as to be entirely incapacitated to act, that he (Haines) told you what to do and how to do it, and it was so done, and that this was but a fair sample of your other acts. &c &c These statements being made in public, by one who was supposed to be your friend before that, taken in connection with his <hr /> recent circular, and general course of his hostility towards you about that time, was the sole and only cause of whatever opposition there appeared against you in this County. The individual who had the vote of Lake County in custody, is looked upon here as the mere tool of M. Haines, and it is also con- sidered here, that he was not against you until he was made to by the workings of the man Haines I have been thus explicit that the people of our county may stand aquit of any opposition at heart towards you. In all friendship therefore, my dear Gov. I would advise you to entirely rid yourself of E. M Haines in the future. Your apparent friendship, or even endurance of him, would give him position and character with which to rise up and injure you, as he has already attempted to do. His past course should entirely satisfy you of this. The half has not been told you. But Enough. Allow me one word, personal to myself, you are probably aware that I hold the high and honorable position <hr /> of postmaster at this place. The position however, I am not in partial to; but, I assure you, the perquisites arriving there- from in these perilous times are almost indispensable to the running of the Waukegan Gazette. And only think, if that political literary luminary should be extinguished what would become of the Country?!! I don't want to be considered mean or even a bore, but if you can see any way or devise any plan by which I could longer dignify that honorable po- sition, will you be kind enough to inform me? Our member, Genl Farnsworth, and myself are warm personal friends. May I not also hope for your kindly wishes and endeavors in that direction, in case that Mr. Haines, or the gentleman who he attempted is boost into the position to which you have been elevated, should attempt to muddle with me, officially? Meantime, should it be con- sidered desirable to obtain petitions from our citizens, as expressions of their wishes, sufficient of that sort can be furnished on call. Believe me my dear friend, Yours Sincerely, James Y. Cory Please allow this to be confidential P. S. If you have one of Haines circulars, such as I sent you to spare I would thank you to send me one. <hr /> Cory James Y Waukegan Jany 17th 65 Congraulatory friendly and wants your influ- ence to retain the Post Office 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 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Y. Cory to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511782 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. Office of the Waukegan Weekly Gazette James Y Cory Editor and Prop'r Waukegan, Ill Jany 17th 1865 My dear Sir: I have waited until I supposed you had got once more quietly settled at your home in Jacksonville, after the arduous official duties, to which you have given your time and energies during the past four years, before writing to Congrat- ulate you upon your triumphant election, to the honorable position of United States Senator, from the noble state over which you have presided as Chief Executive during the most trying period through which our country and State has ever passed. And believe me, though late, my congratulations are none the less heartfelt and sincere. And may the great Law Giver, who has been so scrupulously watchful over your public life in the past, ever, in the future, remain your steadfast friend, protecter and adviser. You were quite correct in your supposition, contained in your letter to me, some weeks since, <hr /> that you had many friends in Lake County indeed I am quite certain that you was the first choice of a large majority of the people of our County, and the opposition which manifested itself, just previous to the meeting of the Legislature, was manufactured by a few designing men. To give you an instance, which will suf- fice for all: E. M. Haines stated publicly in this city that you were entitled to no credit for the act of proroguing the "Rump" Legislature and thus heading off the machinations of the Copperheads in that body. He stated that you sent for him, at that time, to help you out of the scrape", to know what course you should adopt in the premises; that you was laboring under so great mental excitement as to be entirely incapacitated to act, that he (Haines) told you what to do and how to do it, and it was so done, and that this was but a fair sample of your other acts. &c &c These statements being made in public, by one who was supposed to be your friend before that, taken in connection with his <hr /> recent circular, and general course of his hostility towards you about that time, was the sole and only cause of whatever opposition there appeared against you in this County. The individual who had the vote of Lake County in custody, is looked upon here as the mere tool of M. Haines, and it is also con- sidered here, that he was not against you until he was made to by the workings of the man Haines I have been thus explicit that the people of our county may stand aquit of any opposition at heart towards you. In all friendship therefore, my dear Gov. I would advise you to entirely rid yourself of E. M Haines in the future. Your apparent friendship, or even endurance of him, would give him position and character with which to rise up and injure you, as he has already attempted to do. His past course should entirely satisfy you of this. The half has not been told you. But Enough. Allow me one word, personal to myself, you are probably aware that I hold the high and honorable position <hr /> of postmaster at this place. The position however, I am not in partial to; but, I assure you, the perquisites arriving there- from in these perilous times are almost indispensable to the running of the Waukegan Gazette. And only think, if that political literary luminary should be extinguished what would become of the Country?!! I don't want to be considered mean or even a bore, but if you can see any way or devise any plan by which I could longer dignify that honorable po- sition, will you be kind enough to inform me? Our member, Genl Farnsworth, and myself are warm personal friends. May I not also hope for your kindly wishes and endeavors in that direction, in case that Mr. Haines, or the gentleman who he attempted is boost into the position to which you have been elevated, should attempt to muddle with me, officially? Meantime, should it be con- sidered desirable to obtain petitions from our citizens, as expressions of their wishes, sufficient of that sort can be furnished on call. Believe me my dear friend, Yours Sincerely, James Y. Cory Please allow this to be confidential P. S. If you have one of Haines circulars, such as I sent you to spare I would thank you to send me one. <hr /> Cory James Y Waukegan Jany 17th 65 Congraulatory friendly and wants your influ- ence to retain the Post Office 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/36a1b9ae25de45a48dcb6719ad7c0a4f.pdf 207b5e05f12c69872696a0283bc36405 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Sangamon County [pensaually?] appeared before the undersigned duly authorized to administer oaths under and by virtue of the laws of said state of Illinois Joseph Peters a Senator in the legislature of said state who an oath deposes and says that on the morning of the 31st dat of December A.D. 1864 in the city of Springfield in said county he met the "[Hon C. B.?]" Washburn who said to this [officient?] he had some considerations to present to this [officient?] on the Senatorial question that he thought worthy of my consideration. this [officient?] replied he would hear at some future time what he had to say and afterwards on the evening of the fist or second day of January 1865 this [officient?] again met said Washburn at the St. Nicholas holet in said city of Springfield and upon the request of said washburn this [officient?] went with said Washburn to his [illegible] in said hotel and while in said [illegible] said Washburn said to this [officient?] "as you have been in the army I thought you might like some position again in <hr /> the army" this [officient?] remarked to said Washburn as my health had greatly improved while in the army I would like some position that would give me more exercise than my business now gave me. Mr Washburn then remarked that it is legitimate for men to help one another and if I would vote or go for him for Senator that he held or controlled a commission as paymaster int he army and that I should have it before I left the city and that if Gen. Grant was successful in putting down this Rebellion which he had no doubt he would be that Gen. Grant would be the next president after Mr Lincoln and from his friendship will him he would be able to controle the patronage of the government as to appointments in this state under Grants administration and of course he should help those + their friends who help him. and afterwards on the 4th day of January 1865 this [officient?] was in the Secretary of States office and a gentleman who was advocating the election of the Hon. E. B. Washburn to the Senate of the <hr /> United States said to this [officient?] "g. would like to see you a short time" and he and this [officient?] steped out of said office into the hall and while out there he said "I would rather than a Thousand Dollars have Washburn Elected Senator and it will probably take but one or two votes to elect him and I presume you will vote by ballot and no one will know how any one voted if you will vote for Washburn and he is nominated I have a Thousand Dollars at your [illegible] in the morning and you know what has been said to you by others, and further their [illegible] saith not Joseph Peters Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of January A.D. 1865 L. B. Adams Notary Public 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 Joseph Peters to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511781 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Sangamon County [pensaually?] appeared before the undersigned duly authorized to administer oaths under and by virtue of the laws of said state of Illinois Joseph Peters a Senator in the legislature of said state who an oath deposes and says that on the morning of the 31st dat of December A.D. 1864 in the city of Springfield in said county he met the "[Hon C. B.?]" Washburn who said to this [officient?] he had some considerations to present to this [officient?] on the Senatorial question that he thought worthy of my consideration. this [officient?] replied he would hear at some future time what he had to say and afterwards on the evening of the fist or second day of January 1865 this [officient?] again met said Washburn at the St. Nicholas holet in said city of Springfield and upon the request of said washburn this [officient?] went with said Washburn to his [illegible] in said hotel and while in said [illegible] said Washburn said to this [officient?] "as you have been in the army I thought you might like some position again in <hr /> the army" this [officient?] remarked to said Washburn as my health had greatly improved while in the army I would like some position that would give me more exercise than my business now gave me. Mr Washburn then remarked that it is legitimate for men to help one another and if I would vote or go for him for Senator that he held or controlled a commission as paymaster int he army and that I should have it before I left the city and that if Gen. Grant was successful in putting down this Rebellion which he had no doubt he would be that Gen. Grant would be the next president after Mr Lincoln and from his friendship will him he would be able to controle the patronage of the government as to appointments in this state under Grants administration and of course he should help those + their friends who help him. and afterwards on the 4th day of January 1865 this [officient?] was in the Secretary of States office and a gentleman who was advocating the election of the Hon. E. B. Washburn to the Senate of the <hr /> United States said to this [officient?] "g. would like to see you a short time" and he and this [officient?] steped out of said office into the hall and while out there he said "I would rather than a Thousand Dollars have Washburn Elected Senator and it will probably take but one or two votes to elect him and I presume you will vote by ballot and no one will know how any one voted if you will vote for Washburn and he is nominated I have a Thousand Dollars at your [illegible] in the morning and you know what has been said to you by others, and further their [illegible] saith not Joseph Peters Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of January A.D. 1865 L. B. Adams Notary Public 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/610fcffc174ede983c6c8e290fe782d0.pdf db08ff9cbba51706a75b38e80bd2c0fd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Jan17/65 Hon Rich Yates Dear Sir I have just received yours of yesterday- Mrs Tillon and myself would be glad to go with you to Jacksonville but other engagements will not permit us to do so Very Respt L Tillon <hr /> Tillon, L <hr /> Springfield Jany 17th 1865 <hr /> Received your invitation to go to Jacksonville - Pressure of business will prevent 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 L. Tillon to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511780 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 Jan17/65 Hon Rich Yates Dear Sir I have just received yours of yesterday- Mrs Tillon and myself would be glad to go with you to Jacksonville but other engagements will not permit us to do so Very Respt L Tillon <hr /> Tillon, L <hr /> Springfield Jany 17th 1865 <hr /> Received your invitation to go to Jacksonville - Pressure of business will prevent 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/8cb9533092597e9ff3e5f9943ec916ca.pdf c44f02bd63c1436c197d98ee7d92c512 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago ill January 17th 1865 Hon Richd Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir I am thinking of going soon to the State of Tennessee with a [view] of locating there permanently. A letter of recommendation from you would be of service to me and I address you for the purpose of asking if you would favor me with such a letter. Permit me to congratulate you upon your recent selection to fill the exalted position of Senator from this great State. I am Sir, Very Truly Your Friend, John S. Wilcox Wilcox, [illegible] S Chicago Jany 17th 65 is going to Tennesse to go into business and wants a letter of recommendation 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 S. Wilcox to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511779 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago ill January 17th 1865 Hon Richd Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir I am thinking of going soon to the State of Tennessee with a [view] of locating there permanently. A letter of recommendation from you would be of service to me and I address you for the purpose of asking if you would favor me with such a letter. Permit me to congratulate you upon your recent selection to fill the exalted position of Senator from this great State. I am Sir, Very Truly Your Friend, John S. Wilcox Wilcox, [illegible] S Chicago Jany 17th 65 is going to Tennesse to go into business and wants a letter of recommendation 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/580c05362bbdac5449afcbb0133349a9.pdf 641b0471fe9ae2e5206851e8c89d44ba Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Topeka Jan 16th 1865 Hon Richard Yates My Dear Sir No man in this broad land rejoices more than I do at your noble success a success worthy of the noble cause of freedom and free institutions. Your election the Election of Gen Law and the making of the noble state of Missouri free was fit and worthy results to follow the grand triumph of Freedom in the late Presidential election. In your elections all true lovers of freedom rejoice Your true friend Hawkins Taylor <hr /> Taylor Hawkins Topeka Jan'y 16'65 Congratulatory Abstract 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 Hawkins Taylor to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511778 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. Topeka Jan 16th 1865 Hon Richard Yates My Dear Sir No man in this broad land rejoices more than I do at your noble success a success worthy of the noble cause of freedom and free institutions. Your election the Election of Gen Law and the making of the noble state of Missouri free was fit and worthy results to follow the grand triumph of Freedom in the late Presidential election. In your elections all true lovers of freedom rejoice Your true friend Hawkins Taylor <hr /> Taylor Hawkins Topeka Jan'y 16'65 Congratulatory Abstract 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/413c8d6693d72863be4eb078e9891725.pdf 21d54ec22e5c14be8ba065ccd3bd2a91 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monday Evening Chicago January 16th, 1865 Gov. Yates, Dear Sir I receved your kind letter stating that you had ask'd a fulough for my Brother A. Lewis of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery but I have not seen him come yet I think it takes the Comanding officer a good while to make up his mind to let him come if he wanted to come home himself he would not be so long about it but because it is a poor private he has got his [notions?] to wate Cant you hurry him up I need my Brother hear verry much to setle some business that my father left unsetled when he died last Spring I think after his being gone 2 years and not coming home that he had ought ---- to be a lowed to come home for such a short time I hope you will see what you can do I receved a letter today from my Brother stating that was not on the march now I hope you will pardon my presumpsions for writing you the 2 letter please and answer this and tell me what I may Expect and then I will know beter what to do and oblige Miss Emma Lewis Chicago Pleas Direct Mr G W Gardner Wright Street Corner of Jefferson and Oblige ---- Lewis Miss Emma Chicago Jany 16th 65 Wants her brother furloughed. 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 Emma Lewis to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511777 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. Monday Evening Chicago January 16th, 1865 Gov. Yates, Dear Sir I receved your kind letter stating that you had ask'd a fulough for my Brother A. Lewis of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery but I have not seen him come yet I think it takes the Comanding officer a good while to make up his mind to let him come if he wanted to come home himself he would not be so long about it but because it is a poor private he has got his [notions?] to wate Cant you hurry him up I need my Brother hear verry much to setle some business that my father left unsetled when he died last Spring I think after his being gone 2 years and not coming home that he had ought ---- to be a lowed to come home for such a short time I hope you will see what you can do I receved a letter today from my Brother stating that was not on the march now I hope you will pardon my presumpsions for writing you the 2 letter please and answer this and tell me what I may Expect and then I will know beter what to do and oblige Miss Emma Lewis Chicago Pleas Direct Mr G W Gardner Wright Street Corner of Jefferson and Oblige ---- Lewis Miss Emma Chicago Jany 16th 65 Wants her brother furloughed. 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/8ba9ef242dd883233f778b2317d22acf.pdf ad3bb595da28f58c2f3e4aefd0f0ddc8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill. Jan.16th 1865 Dear Sir Will you have the goodness to inform me whether you have received any communication from the Sec" of war in regard to filling up the 4th Cavalry, the officers are writing me in regard to it and I would be glad to inform them what the prospects are Your Obt Servt H D. Cook His Excelency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois <hr /> Cook H. D. Springfield Jan'y 16th 65 Have you received a communication from the War Department in reference to 4th Ill Cavly 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 H. D. Cook to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511776 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 Ill. Jan.16th 1865 Dear Sir Will you have the goodness to inform me whether you have received any communication from the Sec" of war in regard to filling up the 4th Cavalry, the officers are writing me in regard to it and I would be glad to inform them what the prospects are Your Obt Servt H D. Cook His Excelency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois <hr /> Cook H. D. Springfield Jan'y 16th 65 Have you received a communication from the War Department in reference to 4th Ill Cavly 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/a42a5ceea60278cf1c0231ac1217f2bf.pdf 7221852d61173f9c08245547ef3b8b70 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Local office of Pay Dept Cairo Illinois Jany 16, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Illinois Dr Sir My most intimate and particuler friend T. C. Moore Esq. of Batavia Kane, Co is an applicant for the Marshalship for the Nothern district of Illinois. Mr Moore a Gentleman of Talent & Education and possesses the confidence of the Good People of Old Kane, Co, to as large if not larger degree than any other man in it, (as I personally know,) and this influence as been enjoyed by him for years and it is the fruits of merit. And no man can show a brighter record than he, in that noble Co. for Patriotism during the Existing Rebellion <hr /> he has spent his time and money without stent in all good works & deeds that was to be done, and his open hand has caused the heart of many a poor wounded & sick soldier, to leap up with joy & Grattitude, and the widows and the Fatherless children (made so by the hand of Traitors,) call him blessed, for the same reason, Mr Moore by no means is rich, such men never are, (only in good deads) and in these he abounds If you can do any thing to forwards his wishes please do so. as an act of justice to a tru just & honest & worthy man, and one that always has been and is your tru friend and add an other to the many obegations that I am under to your kindness Your Friend & Obt Servt J H Mayborne <hr /> Maybourn J H Cairo Jan'y 16th 65 Recommends his intimate friend Mr. T. C. Moore of Batavia Kane Co. for the position of Marshall of Northern 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 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 Joseph H. Mayborne to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511775 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. Local office of Pay Dept Cairo Illinois Jany 16, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Illinois Dr Sir My most intimate and particuler friend T. C. Moore Esq. of Batavia Kane, Co is an applicant for the Marshalship for the Nothern district of Illinois. Mr Moore a Gentleman of Talent & Education and possesses the confidence of the Good People of Old Kane, Co, to as large if not larger degree than any other man in it, (as I personally know,) and this influence as been enjoyed by him for years and it is the fruits of merit. And no man can show a brighter record than he, in that noble Co. for Patriotism during the Existing Rebellion <hr /> he has spent his time and money without stent in all good works & deeds that was to be done, and his open hand has caused the heart of many a poor wounded & sick soldier, to leap up with joy & Grattitude, and the widows and the Fatherless children (made so by the hand of Traitors,) call him blessed, for the same reason, Mr Moore by no means is rich, such men never are, (only in good deads) and in these he abounds If you can do any thing to forwards his wishes please do so. as an act of justice to a tru just & honest & worthy man, and one that always has been and is your tru friend and add an other to the many obegations that I am under to your kindness Your Friend & Obt Servt J H Mayborne <hr /> Maybourn J H Cairo Jan'y 16th 65 Recommends his intimate friend Mr. T. C. Moore of Batavia Kane Co. for the position of Marshall of Northern 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/d58c213f45c217230d702da9c20c6ad5.pdf a5c4d36e4d490eb82553376f9f697755 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Shiloh, St. Clair County, Illinois January 16th 1865 To his Excellency, Richard Yates. I have the honor to congratulate you on your election to the United States Senate. The legislature in calling you to that position only conformed to the wishes of the Union loving People, whilst nothing could be more gratifying to the volunteers in the field from this State. On my return to the army in the latter part of December, I learned, that recent orders from the War Department require that all Officers retaining no full command at the expiration of the enlistment of their men, should be mustered out. The 43rd Ill. only retaining a trifle over 700 men (including 400 drafted men recently assigned) I was immediately mustered out to date back of December 16th. Taking a deep interest in our national struggle, I can find no satisfaction in being compelled to stay idly at home, whilst the enemy still has armies in the field to work the overthrow of our Country and our liberties. I regret the move to leave the army, as it was owing mostly to my own personal exertions that 300 of the veterans of my regiment reenlisted, I assuring them all the while that I would not turn my back upon the enemy whilst a single one remained in the field. Having participated in the two wars, previous to the breaking ---- out of the present rebellion, and having now been in the field since October 1861, and for two years past commanding either Brigade or Division, I flatter myself not to have lost these opportunities of qualifying myself to worthily hold the rank of Brigadier General. I have for years past done the duty of Brigadier to the entire satisfaction of my Superiors, and am confident that my services were not without value to the cause of our Country. When I called on you at Springfield, a month ago, you were pleased to inform me, that immediately after your election you would go to Washington, and urge upon the President my claims to the position of Brigadier General, and that you would personally attend to the confirmation of my nomination by the Senate. I write you now on this subject to request your early intercession in my behalf. I feel that duty still calls every able bodied man to the front. I loth to stay at home whilst treason makes her last and most desperate efforts, and whilst my former comrades are earning the brightest laurels. Everything you may be pleased to do in my behalf in this matter will add to the many obligations under which I already am to you, for which you shall ever find me truly grateful. Your most obedient Servant Adolph Engelmann (late Col. 43rd regt. Ill. V) ---- Engelmann Adolphus Late Col. 43rd Ill. Vol. Shiloh St. Clair Co Jan 16th 1865 congratulatory and wants to go into the army if he can get a position 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 Adolph Engelmann to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511774 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. Shiloh, St. Clair County, Illinois January 16th 1865 To his Excellency, Richard Yates. I have the honor to congratulate you on your election to the United States Senate. The legislature in calling you to that position only conformed to the wishes of the Union loving People, whilst nothing could be more gratifying to the volunteers in the field from this State. On my return to the army in the latter part of December, I learned, that recent orders from the War Department require that all Officers retaining no full command at the expiration of the enlistment of their men, should be mustered out. The 43rd Ill. only retaining a trifle over 700 men (including 400 drafted men recently assigned) I was immediately mustered out to date back of December 16th. Taking a deep interest in our national struggle, I can find no satisfaction in being compelled to stay idly at home, whilst the enemy still has armies in the field to work the overthrow of our Country and our liberties. I regret the move to leave the army, as it was owing mostly to my own personal exertions that 300 of the veterans of my regiment reenlisted, I assuring them all the while that I would not turn my back upon the enemy whilst a single one remained in the field. Having participated in the two wars, previous to the breaking ---- out of the present rebellion, and having now been in the field since October 1861, and for two years past commanding either Brigade or Division, I flatter myself not to have lost these opportunities of qualifying myself to worthily hold the rank of Brigadier General. I have for years past done the duty of Brigadier to the entire satisfaction of my Superiors, and am confident that my services were not without value to the cause of our Country. When I called on you at Springfield, a month ago, you were pleased to inform me, that immediately after your election you would go to Washington, and urge upon the President my claims to the position of Brigadier General, and that you would personally attend to the confirmation of my nomination by the Senate. I write you now on this subject to request your early intercession in my behalf. I feel that duty still calls every able bodied man to the front. I loth to stay at home whilst treason makes her last and most desperate efforts, and whilst my former comrades are earning the brightest laurels. Everything you may be pleased to do in my behalf in this matter will add to the many obligations under which I already am to you, for which you shall ever find me truly grateful. Your most obedient Servant Adolph Engelmann (late Col. 43rd regt. Ill. V) ---- Engelmann Adolphus Late Col. 43rd Ill. Vol. Shiloh St. Clair Co Jan 16th 1865 congratulatory and wants to go into the army if he can get a position 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/901e67ebca6037e44dbc95bbf7d28b1e.pdf 77e4245d1eff52025bbde1dfd172baed Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Medical Inspector's Office, Memphis, Tennessee, January 16 1865. Hon. Richard Yates, Springfield, Ill. Sir, I have the honor to address you in behalf of the Hospital Stewards of the U.S. Army now on duty in this city and would most respectfully solicit your influence in favor of a Bill now before Congress to raise our rank and pay to that of Second Lieutenants of the Army. The pay of our Hospital Steward of the Regular Army is only $33.- per month, which is not commensurate with his arduous and responsible duties. He is expected to be an accomplished pharmaceutist, competent to take charge of the Dispensary of the Hospital. He is also expected to be competent to, and supervise for the Surgeon in charge the Hospital Records and papers, Reports and Returns, Accounts of Pay and Clothing of the Patients, and have made promptly and correctly the Final Papers of Deceased Soldiers, upon which depend the claims of the widows and orphans. He is also expected to have charge of the Commissary and keep it properly supplied with delicacies for the <hr /> sick; to make all necessary purchases, and be responsible for the condition of the Hospital generally. I have enumerated only a part of our duties in order that you may see the justice of our claims; and I respectfully ask that this letter be forwarded to Hon. Elihu P. Washburn, member of Congress from the 3rd District of your State, with such endorsements as you may deem most fitting to call his attention to the Bill now before Congress and to solicit his influence in its behalf. And I further request to be briefly advised of any action that may be taken in the matter: And with many thanks to you for acts of kindness towards myself and fellow Soldiers, who claim Illinois as our home I have the honor to be, Sir, Very Respectfully Your Most Obd't. Serv't. James Buckley, Cor. Sec'y. (Box 28.) <hr /> Buckley James Memphis Tenn Wants your influence in favor of a bill now before Congress, to raise the rank and pay of Hospital Stewards to that of 2nd Lieutenant U.S. Army. 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 James Bickley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511773 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. Medical Inspector's Office, Memphis, Tennessee, January 16 1865. Hon. Richard Yates, Springfield, Ill. Sir, I have the honor to address you in behalf of the Hospital Stewards of the U.S. Army now on duty in this city and would most respectfully solicit your influence in favor of a Bill now before Congress to raise our rank and pay to that of Second Lieutenants of the Army. The pay of our Hospital Steward of the Regular Army is only $33.- per month, which is not commensurate with his arduous and responsible duties. He is expected to be an accomplished pharmaceutist, competent to take charge of the Dispensary of the Hospital. He is also expected to be competent to, and supervise for the Surgeon in charge the Hospital Records and papers, Reports and Returns, Accounts of Pay and Clothing of the Patients, and have made promptly and correctly the Final Papers of Deceased Soldiers, upon which depend the claims of the widows and orphans. He is also expected to have charge of the Commissary and keep it properly supplied with delicacies for the <hr /> sick; to make all necessary purchases, and be responsible for the condition of the Hospital generally. I have enumerated only a part of our duties in order that you may see the justice of our claims; and I respectfully ask that this letter be forwarded to Hon. Elihu P. Washburn, member of Congress from the 3rd District of your State, with such endorsements as you may deem most fitting to call his attention to the Bill now before Congress and to solicit his influence in its behalf. And I further request to be briefly advised of any action that may be taken in the matter: And with many thanks to you for acts of kindness towards myself and fellow Soldiers, who claim Illinois as our home I have the honor to be, Sir, Very Respectfully Your Most Obd't. Serv't. James Buckley, Cor. Sec'y. (Box 28.) <hr /> Buckley James Memphis Tenn Wants your influence in favor of a bill now before Congress, to raise the rank and pay of Hospital Stewards to that of 2nd Lieutenant U.S. Army. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. 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Quincy Illinois Jan the 16 1865 To Richard Yates governer yours of the 14 came to hand yesterday and i refurd it to doctor Wilson and have not got any ansuer yet you requsted mee to let you know about a week agoe there was a spatial order to have me transferd to springfield and i have not been sent yet and why i do not know i have been orderd bfore the borde about a mounth an a half agoe i have tryed to get an examanation an cant get it now i want some thing done so that i can goe home and take care of my family i dont think that i have been treated as i should been <hr /> Now if there can bee any thing dun in refference to my case i would bee very thank full for it an i would like to have it atendded to immeately doctor brinton said my case would not admit of a discharg and i would like to now how he new this when i have never been examend i will refer you to doctor stevenson in your toun he have given me a certifficate of disability an nows all about my case my legs are badly rupturd and am not able to bee on my feet but a short time till i have to set down an if i was at hom i could bee some benefeit to my family while i am none to the government <hr /> i would bee glad if i could bee transfurd to spring field there i would bee neder home yours truly from George W. Algire to ritcherd Yates Govner <hr /> Algire Geo. W US Hospital Quincy Jan'y 16th 65 Wants to get a transfer to Springfield Your last request to the Surgeon in Charge did not avail any thing Disposed of 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 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George W. Algire to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511772 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 Jan the 16 1865 To Richard Yates governer yours of the 14 came to hand yesterday and i refurd it to doctor Wilson and have not got any ansuer yet you requsted mee to let you know about a week agoe there was a spatial order to have me transferd to springfield and i have not been sent yet and why i do not know i have been orderd bfore the borde about a mounth an a half agoe i have tryed to get an examanation an cant get it now i want some thing done so that i can goe home and take care of my family i dont think that i have been treated as i should been <hr /> Now if there can bee any thing dun in refference to my case i would bee very thank full for it an i would like to have it atendded to immeately doctor brinton said my case would not admit of a discharg and i would like to now how he new this when i have never been examend i will refer you to doctor stevenson in your toun he have given me a certifficate of disability an nows all about my case my legs are badly rupturd and am not able to bee on my feet but a short time till i have to set down an if i was at hom i could bee some benefeit to my family while i am none to the government <hr /> i would bee glad if i could bee transfurd to spring field there i would bee neder home yours truly from George W. Algire to ritcherd Yates Govner <hr /> Algire Geo. W US Hospital Quincy Jan'y 16th 65 Wants to get a transfer to Springfield Your last request to the Surgeon in Charge did not avail any thing Disposed of 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/2fadfd073741f2726f3102cceeb2add8.pdf 34fd7ab7924fd8ebdc033ce40d5f6087 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Indianapolis, Ind. Jan 16th/65 His Excellency Governor Yates of Ill. Sir, I beg leave to ask a favor of you. As I am transferred to the Vetern Reserve Corps against my will, I inlisted in the 36 Illinois Infantry in August 1861 & I reinlisted in the same Reg in January the 1st 1864. I had a light attack of chills & fever & was sent to the Hospital & before I had any opportunity to be sent to my Reg I was Transferred to Co. G 17th Reg V. R.C. I was able for field duty when I was transferred to this Corps & I have not been sick one day since I was transferred to this Corps. I inlisted to do duty in front & I want you to use your influence if you please to have me sent back to my Reg in front. Yours truly, Augustus Ritz P.S. Please Reply & give me information. <hr /> Ritz Augustus 36th Ill. Vols Indianapolis Ind Jan'y 14th 65 Wants to be sent to his Reg't from V.RC. 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 Augustus Ritz to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511771 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. Indianapolis, Ind. Jan 16th/65 His Excellency Governor Yates of Ill. Sir, I beg leave to ask a favor of you. As I am transferred to the Vetern Reserve Corps against my will, I inlisted in the 36 Illinois Infantry in August 1861 & I reinlisted in the same Reg in January the 1st 1864. I had a light attack of chills & fever & was sent to the Hospital & before I had any opportunity to be sent to my Reg I was Transferred to Co. G 17th Reg V. R.C. I was able for field duty when I was transferred to this Corps & I have not been sick one day since I was transferred to this Corps. I inlisted to do duty in front & I want you to use your influence if you please to have me sent back to my Reg in front. Yours truly, Augustus Ritz P.S. Please Reply & give me information. <hr /> Ritz Augustus 36th Ill. Vols Indianapolis Ind Jan'y 14th 65 Wants to be sent to his Reg't from V.RC. 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/29241f4606826afea97aa24601703c26.pdf e81c0c17c4c0c464c57f9f8066280b54 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Boston Jany 16th 1865 Dear Sir It having been determined by the friends of Radical Reconstruction measures in the rebel states to propose Gov. Andrew for a seat in the Cabinet. I ask your cooperation not from political but antislavery motives. It will not be necessary to state that he has already been true and efficient in this direction, his record is before the country, and needs neither eulogy or apology. Neither is it necessary to show you that he would carry great antislavery strength to Mr Lincolns administration, that is also apparent. In addition to those considerations, his extensive legal acquirements, large and accurate business ca- pacity, his facility for cooperating with those who are associated with him, the capacity for receiving friendly advice from all who approach him, and of making his decisions with care and deliberation, with a persistant determination when the decision has been made, mark him as one of those most eminently fit to control our national affairs, in any Cabinet office the friends of freedom may elect to propose him for. I trust you will receive this proposition as of na- tional rather than sectional importance to be urged particularly at this time when the country requires the <hr /> direct aid of its best men to meet fearlessly the great questions of "Reconstruction," the amendments of the constitution and the remodelling of our finan- cial system. Thereby correcting laws and usages that growing out of a long period of chattel slavery, have fastened on our policy to the detriment of republican institutions all over the world. If you agree with me in the propriety of this movement please write to your senators and representatives in Congress and take such other course to forward the application which has been already been made, as in your judgement will best aid the object we have in view. The formation of the Cabinet is now the pressing matter upon the President and we shall find im- mediate action necessary to secure the object we have in view. Let our friends move at once. Respectfully George L. Stearns <hr /> H. E. Richard Yates Gov. of Illinois Springfield Ill. <hr /> Stearnes Geo. L. Boston Jany 16th 65 Wishes your aid and cooperation in a movement to get Govr Andrews a position in Mr Lincolns Cabinet. Eulogizes Govr A. and asks your advice &c Abstract 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 George L. Stearns to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511770 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Boston Jany 16th 1865 Dear Sir It having been determined by the friends of Radical Reconstruction measures in the rebel states to propose Gov. Andrew for a seat in the Cabinet. I ask your cooperation not from political but antislavery motives. It will not be necessary to state that he has already been true and efficient in this direction, his record is before the country, and needs neither eulogy or apology. Neither is it necessary to show you that he would carry great antislavery strength to Mr Lincolns administration, that is also apparent. In addition to those considerations, his extensive legal acquirements, large and accurate business ca- pacity, his facility for cooperating with those who are associated with him, the capacity for receiving friendly advice from all who approach him, and of making his decisions with care and deliberation, with a persistant determination when the decision has been made, mark him as one of those most eminently fit to control our national affairs, in any Cabinet office the friends of freedom may elect to propose him for. I trust you will receive this proposition as of na- tional rather than sectional importance to be urged particularly at this time when the country requires the <hr /> direct aid of its best men to meet fearlessly the great questions of "Reconstruction," the amendments of the constitution and the remodelling of our finan- cial system. Thereby correcting laws and usages that growing out of a long period of chattel slavery, have fastened on our policy to the detriment of republican institutions all over the world. If you agree with me in the propriety of this movement please write to your senators and representatives in Congress and take such other course to forward the application which has been already been made, as in your judgement will best aid the object we have in view. The formation of the Cabinet is now the pressing matter upon the President and we shall find im- mediate action necessary to secure the object we have in view. Let our friends move at once. Respectfully George L. Stearns <hr /> H. E. Richard Yates Gov. of Illinois Springfield Ill. <hr /> Stearnes Geo. L. Boston Jany 16th 65 Wishes your aid and cooperation in a movement to get Govr Andrews a position in Mr Lincolns Cabinet. Eulogizes Govr A. and asks your advice &c Abstract 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/87fb31e64e6986f6c4f31cc80361c1cc.pdf 0689254604bcf06cf5ead528b80b2f53 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Eagle Mill Comp 72 Illinois Infantry Volunteers East Fort Miss: January 15 1865 We, the undersigned Officers of the 72d Illinois Infy Vols., having been associated for over two years, with Jacob Schanck Esq. late 1st Lieutenant of "I" Co. of this Regiment, do cordially unite in expressing our high appreciation of him as a brave and energetic officer : one even capable of, and willing to perform the duties required of him : a strict disciplinarian, and withal - well versed in all that is military -- and if, at any time, he should again enter the army, we would recommend him to those in authority, as an intelligent and worthy man, obedient and respectful, and finally, a good soldier. J A Geaton Capt Comdg Regt Geo H. Heafford Capt. Adjutant 72 Ill Infy Vos E. Morgan Jr. Capt "K" Co. A. C. Gibbs St R G M 72d Ill Infry C. E. Thompson 1st - 80 - H Co Louis P. Troyefford 2nd Lt. "D" Co. 72nd Ills Infty W. [illegible] Black 1st "B" Co. Jas. [Strubey ?] 2nd. Lt. "E" Co 72nd Ills Infr W. Mohrmeum 1st Lt A Co H. G. [Furnola ?] 2nd, Ill F Co H. Paramore 1st Lt "K" Co. John Avey 2nd Lt Co. "C" 72nd Ills Infy James M. Smith 2d Lieut "A" Co. [Randolph Burkhand___ ?] 2d Lieut "H" Co <hr /> with New Haven Conn January 22nd 1866 Hon Richard Yates U. S. Senate Dear Sir I have the honor to request that you will "speak a good word" for me at the War Department. As I am desirous either to be retained in service with the three year men of 1st Army Corps; (Who will doubtless be organized in one or more battalions after the muster out of those whose term of enlistment was one year) or of receiving appointment in the regular United States Infantry. Original entry into service May 13th 1861 Company "C" 17th Illinois Infantry. Discharged after the the evacuation of Corinth Miss. On surgeons certificate of disability. Cause typhoid fever. Re-enlisted August 13th 1862. in Company "I" 72d Illinois Infantry (1st Board of Trade) Commissioned 1st Lieutenant Sept 4th 1863 mustred out Dec 2nd 1864. Expiration of term . . Enlisted in 1st Army Corps. February 13th 1865. Appointed 2nd Lieut October 6th 1865. The enclosed testimonial give my -- <hr /> standing in the 72nd, and I trust that my record while a member of this regiment will compare favorably with it. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Jacob Schanck 2nd Lieut 2nd U. S. Vol 1st Army Corps <hr /> Jacob Schanck 2nd Lt. 1st Army Corps New Haven Conn wants to be retained in the reorganization or an appt in the Regulars. Encloses testimonial from officers 72nd Ill Infantry. Forwarded application [illegible] War Dept Jany 24th 1866 [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 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 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 H. Heafford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511769 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. Eagle Mill Comp 72 Illinois Infantry Volunteers East Fort Miss: January 15 1865 We, the undersigned Officers of the 72d Illinois Infy Vols., having been associated for over two years, with Jacob Schanck Esq. late 1st Lieutenant of "I" Co. of this Regiment, do cordially unite in expressing our high appreciation of him as a brave and energetic officer : one even capable of, and willing to perform the duties required of him : a strict disciplinarian, and withal - well versed in all that is military -- and if, at any time, he should again enter the army, we would recommend him to those in authority, as an intelligent and worthy man, obedient and respectful, and finally, a good soldier. J A Geaton Capt Comdg Regt Geo H. Heafford Capt. Adjutant 72 Ill Infy Vos E. Morgan Jr. Capt "K" Co. A. C. Gibbs St R G M 72d Ill Infry C. E. Thompson 1st - 80 - H Co Louis P. Troyefford 2nd Lt. "D" Co. 72nd Ills Infty W. [illegible] Black 1st "B" Co. Jas. [Strubey ?] 2nd. Lt. "E" Co 72nd Ills Infr W. Mohrmeum 1st Lt A Co H. G. [Furnola ?] 2nd, Ill F Co H. Paramore 1st Lt "K" Co. John Avey 2nd Lt Co. "C" 72nd Ills Infy James M. Smith 2d Lieut "A" Co. [Randolph Burkhand___ ?] 2d Lieut "H" Co <hr /> with New Haven Conn January 22nd 1866 Hon Richard Yates U. S. Senate Dear Sir I have the honor to request that you will "speak a good word" for me at the War Department. As I am desirous either to be retained in service with the three year men of 1st Army Corps; (Who will doubtless be organized in one or more battalions after the muster out of those whose term of enlistment was one year) or of receiving appointment in the regular United States Infantry. Original entry into service May 13th 1861 Company "C" 17th Illinois Infantry. Discharged after the the evacuation of Corinth Miss. On surgeons certificate of disability. Cause typhoid fever. Re-enlisted August 13th 1862. in Company "I" 72d Illinois Infantry (1st Board of Trade) Commissioned 1st Lieutenant Sept 4th 1863 mustred out Dec 2nd 1864. Expiration of term . . Enlisted in 1st Army Corps. February 13th 1865. Appointed 2nd Lieut October 6th 1865. The enclosed testimonial give my -- <hr /> standing in the 72nd, and I trust that my record while a member of this regiment will compare favorably with it. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Jacob Schanck 2nd Lieut 2nd U. S. Vol 1st Army Corps <hr /> Jacob Schanck 2nd Lt. 1st Army Corps New Haven Conn wants to be retained in the reorganization or an appt in the Regulars. Encloses testimonial from officers 72nd Ill Infantry. Forwarded application [illegible] War Dept Jany 24th 1866 [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8c2d0d1ef2bf324d6952385ac419fffd.pdf 6ab3e238605858d285c38cd57b9ad5c4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With A. F. Randall 1/22/64 Medical Purveyors Office In the field Jan 15, 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Sir I have the honor to request that you will send the enclosed letter to Governor Ogglesby with such remarks as you may deem proper and therby confer a favor upon your humble constituant I am very Respectfully Your Obdt Servnt Wm Woodward Asst Surgeon 39th Ill Vols Act Med Purveyor 24th A. C. P.S. I cannot resist the temptation of reminding you that I have on many occasions worked hard for you & now ask you to just help me if consistant to get a Surgency <hr /> Woodward Dr Wm Ass't Surg 39th Ill Vols Washington Jan'y 15th 1865 Desires you to assist him to obtain from Govr Oglesby promotion to a Surgeoncy. Is reccommended by Jos. Sulkey and A T Randall and encloses a letter to Gov Oglesby endorsed by Hon J. F. Farnsworth 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 William Woodward to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511768 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 A. F. Randall 1/22/64 Medical Purveyors Office In the field Jan 15, 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Sir I have the honor to request that you will send the enclosed letter to Governor Ogglesby with such remarks as you may deem proper and therby confer a favor upon your humble constituant I am very Respectfully Your Obdt Servnt Wm Woodward Asst Surgeon 39th Ill Vols Act Med Purveyor 24th A. C. P.S. I cannot resist the temptation of reminding you that I have on many occasions worked hard for you & now ask you to just help me if consistant to get a Surgency <hr /> Woodward Dr Wm Ass't Surg 39th Ill Vols Washington Jan'y 15th 1865 Desires you to assist him to obtain from Govr Oglesby promotion to a Surgeoncy. Is reccommended by Jos. Sulkey and A T Randall and encloses a letter to Gov Oglesby endorsed by Hon J. F. Farnsworth 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/7bb88ec4d6c49b0f472d689dbbb4c974.pdf 630cc6d0027da10b91badec8b9de6c6a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Jan 15th Governor Yates Dr Sir Please do relieve the mind of an old friend by seeing me as soon as posibele I have a letter I wish to read to you & youre advice to ask -- Could you not grant me an hour on sabath -- It is God day of rest it shall be an houre of rest to you -- Please come & you will mutch oblige me -- If you cannot I shall await youre coming on Monday Please do not disapoint me in this -- I ask it with <hr /> faith in your friendship Could you let me know what hours you would come Please excuse any importunity -- I shall ever remain youre mutch obliged friend -- E. F. Long <hr /> Long Mrs E. F. Springfield Jan'y 15/65. Wants you to be sure & come and see her on Sunday as she is anxious to see you on important business. 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 E. F. Long to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511767 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 Jan 15th Governor Yates Dr Sir Please do relieve the mind of an old friend by seeing me as soon as posibele I have a letter I wish to read to you & youre advice to ask -- Could you not grant me an hour on sabath -- It is God day of rest it shall be an houre of rest to you -- Please come & you will mutch oblige me -- If you cannot I shall await youre coming on Monday Please do not disapoint me in this -- I ask it with <hr /> faith in your friendship Could you let me know what hours you would come Please excuse any importunity -- I shall ever remain youre mutch obliged friend -- E. F. Long <hr /> Long Mrs E. F. Springfield Jan'y 15/65. Wants you to be sure & come and see her on Sunday as she is anxious to see you on important business. 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/b16aeb0007adb1d85bd8325c8135c293.pdf cb3d57953f6c29bb8c4e242ab9e68a47 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield. Jale. Jan 14. 1865 Mr. Governer Yats Sir As A poor Crippeled Solder of my cuntry. Voaid of my right arm. it is cut of at the Sholder. wich makes it neserysary for me with out muney without frends. aff to rite for A favor from one wich he and he alone can grant i am Honerabley Dischargd from the 20 endieania infentry Co Dischardge from the Hospitial at Philidelphia on the 14 Day of March 1864 i am in Jale chardge with Steeling a coat Valyoud at 7 Dolers wich the Said coat i picked up on the Sideworlk if it was Stolen i cannot helpt that butt i found it on the Side worlk and i am under A 300 Doller bail wich i could not give i am a Stranger in this citty i have only been hear 4 Days so you see i got no frends <hr /> so hoppin your honner will please to help me in this case as you see Best i remane a Solder and frend to my Country yours truly Israil Magmuson Springfield Jale P. S please to Rember that i Shall have to lie in Jale 2 or 3 munts if you don't Doo Something for me Please to excuse me for being So bold as to ask this favor from you but you are the Only man that can befrend me in this hour of need in the Name of my Country i ask your asesentince to get me out of Jale to Governor Yats Springfield San. Co. Ills. <hr /> Magmussen Israel Springfield Jail Jany 14th 65 Served three years in Army, is now in jail and wants to be released and reenlist. 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 Israil Magmuson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511766 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. Jale. Jan 14. 1865 Mr. Governer Yats Sir As A poor Crippeled Solder of my cuntry. Voaid of my right arm. it is cut of at the Sholder. wich makes it neserysary for me with out muney without frends. aff to rite for A favor from one wich he and he alone can grant i am Honerabley Dischargd from the 20 endieania infentry Co Dischardge from the Hospitial at Philidelphia on the 14 Day of March 1864 i am in Jale chardge with Steeling a coat Valyoud at 7 Dolers wich the Said coat i picked up on the Sideworlk if it was Stolen i cannot helpt that butt i found it on the Side worlk and i am under A 300 Doller bail wich i could not give i am a Stranger in this citty i have only been hear 4 Days so you see i got no frends <hr /> so hoppin your honner will please to help me in this case as you see Best i remane a Solder and frend to my Country yours truly Israil Magmuson Springfield Jale P. S please to Rember that i Shall have to lie in Jale 2 or 3 munts if you don't Doo Something for me Please to excuse me for being So bold as to ask this favor from you but you are the Only man that can befrend me in this hour of need in the Name of my Country i ask your asesentince to get me out of Jale to Governor Yats Springfield San. Co. Ills. <hr /> Magmussen Israel Springfield Jail Jany 14th 65 Served three years in Army, is now in jail and wants to be released and reenlist. 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/6d1267918b1e2d18d010b490ad71c0d9.pdf 18a4ccdea089b8b1331b687681354381 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mt. Morris Ill Jan 14 1865 Gov Yates My Dear Sir Enclosed please find an application for a "Trade Permit" from my brother in law Capt. D. C. Wagner, to the Secretary of the U. S. Treasury. At the Captain's request I forward it to you for your endorsement. You will please let me say, that I would not ask your endorsement in a case of this kind for any one whom I did not know to be eminently worthy. I take pleasure in assuring you that you have never commissioned an officer in the State who has done his duty more faithfully - who has fought more bravely - who has endured all the hardships of a military life more cheerfully and uncomplainingly than Capt Wagner. He left the service mainly on account of failing health, as well also, to give some attention to his business matters which have suffered greatly. This application was entrusted to Mr. Washburne, and since his return to Washington it was returned to the Capt. without any attempt being made to secure the permit, as the <hr /> Capt feels assured he has abundant reason to believe. This may be accounted for from the fact, that Capt Wagner, with the balance of us here gave you our earnest support in your late contest. Now Gov if consistent with your views & feelings, you will give the application your full endorsement. You will do a brave & gallant Soldier a favor that will ever be duly appreciated by him & his numerous friends I am dear Gov as ever your Sincere friend Francis A. McNeill <hr /> To Gov. Yates Springfield Ill McNeil Francis A. Mt Morris Jan 14th 65 Wants you to endorse an application by his Bro-in-law Capt D C Wagner to the Secty of Treas. for a trade permit 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 Francis A. McNeill to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511765 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. Mt. Morris Ill Jan 14 1865 Gov Yates My Dear Sir Enclosed please find an application for a "Trade Permit" from my brother in law Capt. D. C. Wagner, to the Secretary of the U. S. Treasury. At the Captain's request I forward it to you for your endorsement. You will please let me say, that I would not ask your endorsement in a case of this kind for any one whom I did not know to be eminently worthy. I take pleasure in assuring you that you have never commissioned an officer in the State who has done his duty more faithfully - who has fought more bravely - who has endured all the hardships of a military life more cheerfully and uncomplainingly than Capt Wagner. He left the service mainly on account of failing health, as well also, to give some attention to his business matters which have suffered greatly. This application was entrusted to Mr. Washburne, and since his return to Washington it was returned to the Capt. without any attempt being made to secure the permit, as the <hr /> Capt feels assured he has abundant reason to believe. This may be accounted for from the fact, that Capt Wagner, with the balance of us here gave you our earnest support in your late contest. Now Gov if consistent with your views & feelings, you will give the application your full endorsement. You will do a brave & gallant Soldier a favor that will ever be duly appreciated by him & his numerous friends I am dear Gov as ever your Sincere friend Francis A. McNeill <hr /> To Gov. Yates Springfield Ill McNeil Francis A. Mt Morris Jan 14th 65 Wants you to endorse an application by his Bro-in-law Capt D C Wagner to the Secty of Treas. for a trade permit 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/98922660c3b2d7f9b3bc668fb1c02cf6.pdf 62da8ced5f1b41f5662acd79ba33e098 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jan 18th, 65 Governer Yates [illegible] a [illegible] that I am with others about to be ronged be a tax to pay for volenteers for men that are to cowardly to enlist in defense of their Country, do beg leave to lay the truth before you for consideration five years ago I was made a widow and left with five sons four years ago this war commenced my two oldest sons enlisted one int he 17 Reg the first from Galesburg then 16 years old The other is in the [illegible] 7th leave Reg he fell a martyr to his Country one year ago in Memphis he was orderly for Col See and I now have three under 15 years none old enough to cary on a farm and is it right <hr /> for me to be taxed for this to stay at home that will [illegible] one of the best of governments I believe in leting the peace democrats go I am willing to do any thing for our boys in the field but I don't want to pay for any to stay at home I have furnished two and you may say three one that lived four years with us I think it is right for those that have done nothing for their Country to pay but it is hard to let my boys that were old enough to help to take care of the little Children and then pay for others my boys names Oscar Hanson [illegible] Rufus Hanson 7th Ills {illegible} he was discharged and enlisted the second time Yours respectfuly E [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 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 Unknown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511764 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. Jan 18th, 65 Governer Yates [illegible] a [illegible] that I am with others about to be ronged be a tax to pay for volenteers for men that are to cowardly to enlist in defense of their Country, do beg leave to lay the truth before you for consideration five years ago I was made a widow and left with five sons four years ago this war commenced my two oldest sons enlisted one int he 17 Reg the first from Galesburg then 16 years old The other is in the [illegible] 7th leave Reg he fell a martyr to his Country one year ago in Memphis he was orderly for Col See and I now have three under 15 years none old enough to cary on a farm and is it right <hr /> for me to be taxed for this to stay at home that will [illegible] one of the best of governments I believe in leting the peace democrats go I am willing to do any thing for our boys in the field but I don't want to pay for any to stay at home I have furnished two and you may say three one that lived four years with us I think it is right for those that have done nothing for their Country to pay but it is hard to let my boys that were old enough to help to take care of the little Children and then pay for others my boys names Oscar Hanson [illegible] Rufus Hanson 7th Ills {illegible} he was discharged and enlisted the second time Yours respectfuly E [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4ece64b718089687e73425ca8e30ac17.pdf 427b515b3a7c45329a5d717d1a98a4bd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Provost Marshal's Office, FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, ILLINOIS Quincy, January 14th 1865. To Hon Richard Yates Springfield Illinois Dear Sir I understand that there is going to be many changes in regard to Mail or Rout Agents on different Rail Roads through out the state and as I have a knowledge of the buisness I would like to ask you to assist me in getting an appointment on some of the following Roads viz Chicago Alton and St Louis Tere Haute Alton and St Louis Toledo Wabash and Western on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy if you will try and assit me in getting an appointment I will try and discharge my duties to the satisfaction of all connected with the Department I am at present clerking in the Provost Marshal's Office but no permenant situation hoping you will assist me in this matter as soon as you can conveniantly I remain Respectfully Volney R. Ellis <hr /> Quincy, Ill., Jan'y 14th 1865. Ellis V.R. Clerk c/o Provost Marshal, 4th District Illinois Wants your assistance to procure appointment of Mail Agent on some Rail Road in the State. Is son of Abner Yates Ellis. 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 Volney R. Ellis to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511763 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, FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, ILLINOIS Quincy, January 14th 1865. To Hon Richard Yates Springfield Illinois Dear Sir I understand that there is going to be many changes in regard to Mail or Rout Agents on different Rail Roads through out the state and as I have a knowledge of the buisness I would like to ask you to assist me in getting an appointment on some of the following Roads viz Chicago Alton and St Louis Tere Haute Alton and St Louis Toledo Wabash and Western on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy if you will try and assit me in getting an appointment I will try and discharge my duties to the satisfaction of all connected with the Department I am at present clerking in the Provost Marshal's Office but no permenant situation hoping you will assist me in this matter as soon as you can conveniantly I remain Respectfully Volney R. Ellis <hr /> Quincy, Ill., Jan'y 14th 1865. Ellis V.R. Clerk c/o Provost Marshal, 4th District Illinois Wants your assistance to procure appointment of Mail Agent on some Rail Road in the State. Is son of Abner Yates Ellis. 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/01b3938e73ac2f2265505f761180b231.pdf a53d6a9b3a71f6fad88be3705576a937 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With George Luckley letter 1/14/65 With Anson Miller letter With G.R. Edwards letter Medical Director's Office Army of the James In the Field, VA, January 14th, 1865 Governor: I have the honor to request the promotion of Assistant Surgeon William Woodward 39th Illinois, whom I consider a faithful and deserving officer. He has served in his present position (grade) over two years, and in one capacity or another, has been in the Army nearly four years. I think that the time has come for this recognition of his services. In asmuch as an examination before a medical Board, at a distance would be inconvenient both to himself and the service, I will if you acquiesce detail a board of medical officers to examine him as to his professional qualifications. I am Governor Very respectfully Your obt. servant George Luckley Surgeon Ill Vols Medical Director Gov. Richard Oglesbee Governor of the State of Illinois (over) <hr /> Gov. Oglesby, I heartily concur in the forgoing request and respectfully urge that the promotion be made as desired. Your friend & Obt Servt Anson Miller Washington January 22nd, 1865 I would most respectfully request that Dr. Woodward receive the desired promo- tion. I am very respectfully G.R. Edwards <hr /> Washington, Jan 22, 1865 I concur in the forgoing recommendations. Most cordially Respectfully &c J. F. Farnsworth 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 George Sukley to Richard Oglesby Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511762 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 George Luckley letter 1/14/65 With Anson Miller letter With G.R. Edwards letter Medical Director's Office Army of the James In the Field, VA, January 14th, 1865 Governor: I have the honor to request the promotion of Assistant Surgeon William Woodward 39th Illinois, whom I consider a faithful and deserving officer. He has served in his present position (grade) over two years, and in one capacity or another, has been in the Army nearly four years. I think that the time has come for this recognition of his services. In asmuch as an examination before a medical Board, at a distance would be inconvenient both to himself and the service, I will if you acquiesce detail a board of medical officers to examine him as to his professional qualifications. I am Governor Very respectfully Your obt. servant George Luckley Surgeon Ill Vols Medical Director Gov. Richard Oglesbee Governor of the State of Illinois (over) <hr /> Gov. Oglesby, I heartily concur in the forgoing request and respectfully urge that the promotion be made as desired. Your friend & Obt Servt Anson Miller Washington January 22nd, 1865 I would most respectfully request that Dr. Woodward receive the desired promo- tion. I am very respectfully G.R. Edwards <hr /> Washington, Jan 22, 1865 I concur in the forgoing recommendations. Most cordially Respectfully &c J. F. Farnsworth 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