276 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d518d941159c6e22500410dff96ff676.pdf 1573804aa23acafc963dfd8f0fbb2b77 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Jan 14th 65 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I am confined in jail in this city charged with a crime of which I am entirely innocent. I am a resident of the City of New York. I am an orphan and without relations. I have served two years and thirty days in the service of the United States and have been twice honorably discharged on the expiration of my term of service. I have participated in the following actions, at the taking of Fort Hatteral and Fort Clark the seven days battles before Richmond, Bristoe and Catletts stations, 2nd Bull Run, the two battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorville. I am now only eighteen years of age and willing to serve my country again in the field. but to be locked up here like a dog in a kenned charged with a crime that I never committed is hard and cruel, I am a stranger in the west, and have no friends, hoping that you will aid a suffering soldier, I remain your obedient servant. John Collins Collins John Springfield Jany 14 65 Is in jail for a crime of which he is not guilty. served three years in the army wants your assistance to obtain release from false imprisonment 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 John Collins 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 511761 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 14th 65 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I am confined in jail in this city charged with a crime of which I am entirely innocent. I am a resident of the City of New York. I am an orphan and without relations. I have served two years and thirty days in the service of the United States and have been twice honorably discharged on the expiration of my term of service. I have participated in the following actions, at the taking of Fort Hatteral and Fort Clark the seven days battles before Richmond, Bristoe and Catletts stations, 2nd Bull Run, the two battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorville. I am now only eighteen years of age and willing to serve my country again in the field. but to be locked up here like a dog in a kenned charged with a crime that I never committed is hard and cruel, I am a stranger in the west, and have no friends, hoping that you will aid a suffering soldier, I remain your obedient servant. John Collins Collins John Springfield Jany 14 65 Is in jail for a crime of which he is not guilty. served three years in the army wants your assistance to obtain release from false imprisonment 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/fa9ee33655784b85d8d4c75a854f5952.pdf 1315b1027d634e5c71349ba643d48573 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy Jan 14, 65 Senator Yates Dear Sir The ladies of Quincy are making an effort to form a Union Ligue for the benefit of our soldiers. They request as Sec your humble servant to ask you if you can make it convenst to visit our City and give a lecture for the benefit of said Society that they may make a good start in the right direction. If you can make it convenient to visit our city please write that we may make the necessary arrangements. I can warrant you a full house. Yours for the union, S E Bristol Bristol, S.E Quincy Jany 14th 65 The ladies are trying to get up a Ladies Union League and want you to come there and deliver a lecture for its benefit 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 S. E. Bristol 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 511760 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 Jan 14, 65 Senator Yates Dear Sir The ladies of Quincy are making an effort to form a Union Ligue for the benefit of our soldiers. They request as Sec your humble servant to ask you if you can make it convenst to visit our City and give a lecture for the benefit of said Society that they may make a good start in the right direction. If you can make it convenient to visit our city please write that we may make the necessary arrangements. I can warrant you a full house. Yours for the union, S E Bristol Bristol, S.E Quincy Jany 14th 65 The ladies are trying to get up a Ladies Union League and want you to come there and deliver a lecture for its benefit 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/305bd52d17789f303b53ad2060e48569.pdf 82f53c05cb59990949f024d89a311c8b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill Jany 14 1865 Hon Richd Yates Springfield Ill Der Sir I herewith enclose a copy of my acount togethr with my report to you of my [astings?] & [doings?] as Allotment Commer. Anything you can do further to insure correct [astion?] on the matter by the Legislature I shall be obliged. Very Truly Yrs, Lewis Ellsworth <hr /> Ellsworth Lewis Spfld Jany 14 65- Sends copy of his report & account as allottment comr. 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 Lewis Ellsworth 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 511759 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 Jany 14 1865 Hon Richd Yates Springfield Ill Der Sir I herewith enclose a copy of my acount togethr with my report to you of my [astings?] & [doings?] as Allotment Commer. Anything you can do further to insure correct [astion?] on the matter by the Legislature I shall be obliged. Very Truly Yrs, Lewis Ellsworth <hr /> Ellsworth Lewis Spfld Jany 14 65- Sends copy of his report & account as allottment comr. 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/c5318832f96970909fb9b21bc5d75a2d.pdf da668a5e5985624c19e50048efbd0dc0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill Jan'y 13th 1865 Dear Gov'r I have been waiting here since Wednesday to see you. You may not recollect me. I was introduced to you by Hon William Kellogg at Washington two years ago and in company with yourself the Judge Marshall [Lamon?] and Hon [O.?] M. Hatch we went up to [Grovers?] Theater I have been unfortunate and lost most of my property by having to pay debts for other people I now desire to get an appointment to a clerkship at Washington and respectfully ask you for a letter of recommendation I have done as much and made as great sacrifice to sustain the government as any man in the State of my means I have two sons in the army one in the 33 near New Orleans the other a lad of eighteen years in the 64th with Sherman in Georgia I therefore feel that I have some claims <hr /> upon the Government Now Gov will you be kind enough to write as strong a letter as you consistantly can and forward the same to me at Macomb Respectfully Your Obt Servant A. C. Wiley <hr /> I enclose a recommendation of Judge Kellogg and Judge Trumbull to a former paper which I did not use will you be kind to return the same to me with the letter A.C.W. <hr /> I most cheerfully concur in the above recommendations and take pleasure in saying that I have been personally acqu ainted with Mr Wiley for many years and know him to be an efficient and energetic republican. a gentleman in every way well qualified for the <pre>position he desires. a man of integrity </pre> and high moral standing in the community in which he lives and one who has contributed liberally and freely of his time, energies and money for the success of the republican cause, and if anyone is entitled to consideration in the bestowment of patronage Mr Wiley certainly is and I earnestly hope he may succeed in obtaining an appointment. Your Truly Wm. Kellogg <hr /> I cheerfully join in the endorsement of Mr. Wiley. I most earnestly recommend him to the President for either a Land office or Indian agency. Lyman Trumbull Springfield, Ill. <hr /> Senatorial Wiley A.C. Springfield Jan 13 '64 Desires to obtain a clerkship at Washington and wants a letter of recommendation. Made your acquaintance in Washington some years ago, where he and Judge Kel- logg attended the Theatre with you. 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 A. C. Wiley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511758 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'y 13th 1865 Dear Gov'r I have been waiting here since Wednesday to see you. You may not recollect me. I was introduced to you by Hon William Kellogg at Washington two years ago and in company with yourself the Judge Marshall [Lamon?] and Hon [O.?] M. Hatch we went up to [Grovers?] Theater I have been unfortunate and lost most of my property by having to pay debts for other people I now desire to get an appointment to a clerkship at Washington and respectfully ask you for a letter of recommendation I have done as much and made as great sacrifice to sustain the government as any man in the State of my means I have two sons in the army one in the 33 near New Orleans the other a lad of eighteen years in the 64th with Sherman in Georgia I therefore feel that I have some claims <hr /> upon the Government Now Gov will you be kind enough to write as strong a letter as you consistantly can and forward the same to me at Macomb Respectfully Your Obt Servant A. C. Wiley <hr /> I enclose a recommendation of Judge Kellogg and Judge Trumbull to a former paper which I did not use will you be kind to return the same to me with the letter A.C.W. <hr /> I most cheerfully concur in the above recommendations and take pleasure in saying that I have been personally acqu ainted with Mr Wiley for many years and know him to be an efficient and energetic republican. a gentleman in every way well qualified for the <pre>position he desires. a man of integrity </pre> and high moral standing in the community in which he lives and one who has contributed liberally and freely of his time, energies and money for the success of the republican cause, and if anyone is entitled to consideration in the bestowment of patronage Mr Wiley certainly is and I earnestly hope he may succeed in obtaining an appointment. Your Truly Wm. Kellogg <hr /> I cheerfully join in the endorsement of Mr. Wiley. I most earnestly recommend him to the President for either a Land office or Indian agency. Lyman Trumbull Springfield, Ill. <hr /> Senatorial Wiley A.C. Springfield Jan 13 '64 Desires to obtain a clerkship at Washington and wants a letter of recommendation. Made your acquaintance in Washington some years ago, where he and Judge Kel- logg attended the Theatre with you. 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/15528950acc88298d7729fa438997395.pdf eafbcc76303b4eacc54623ba32d8c6cb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York Jan. 13, 1865 Genl A. C. Harding My Dear Sir: I had not time to thank you in writing for your kind letter of introduction which you did me the honor of sending just before my departure for Europe. That letter with others did me much good and I can only say that for your kindness to me generally and especially I thank you and authorize you to draw on me at any time. I returned per Scotia yesterday much improved in healthy and weighing 20 lbs heavier. I am happy to tell you that I fully succeeded in negotiating for iron &c for our [road?] and now it is a fixed fact. We have to organize our Company and I would like and all interested would like to put you on our Board as a Director. [illegible] directors are all good men but they are not all distinguished gentlemen. Our object in asking this of you is to [give?] a little more character abroad. We will not [illegible] on your time for we have it so arranged that we will not probably find it necessary to have a meeting during the year. I have written to Gov. Yates on this subject and hope he will also consent. In Europe big names go a great way. I have also written to the Gov. about the American Cotton Planters Association and I wish you would see him about it and get him to sign the letter I sent, sign yourself, and get as many other prominent gentlemen to do so as possible. Write me at Aledo, where I expect to be in a few days. Yours truly John S. Thompson 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. Thompson to A. C. Harding Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511757 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. 13, 1865 Genl A. C. Harding My Dear Sir: I had not time to thank you in writing for your kind letter of introduction which you did me the honor of sending just before my departure for Europe. That letter with others did me much good and I can only say that for your kindness to me generally and especially I thank you and authorize you to draw on me at any time. I returned per Scotia yesterday much improved in healthy and weighing 20 lbs heavier. I am happy to tell you that I fully succeeded in negotiating for iron &c for our [road?] and now it is a fixed fact. We have to organize our Company and I would like and all interested would like to put you on our Board as a Director. [illegible] directors are all good men but they are not all distinguished gentlemen. Our object in asking this of you is to [give?] a little more character abroad. We will not [illegible] on your time for we have it so arranged that we will not probably find it necessary to have a meeting during the year. I have written to Gov. Yates on this subject and hope he will also consent. In Europe big names go a great way. I have also written to the Gov. about the American Cotton Planters Association and I wish you would see him about it and get him to sign the letter I sent, sign yourself, and get as many other prominent gentlemen to do so as possible. Write me at Aledo, where I expect to be in a few days. Yours truly John S. Thompson 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/d12421b6a70293a022718fe3bd88f44c.pdf 9c7d66f1aa1f554df66e5a80cd23ad19 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. J. J. S. Wilson, Superintendent. Illinois and Mississippi Telegraph Company, Superintendent's Office, Eastern Division. Springfield Jan 13th 1865 Gov. Richard. Yates Jacksonville Ill Dear Governor. Please accept the enclosed "Annual Frank" of the Ill & Miss Telegraph Co for 1865 Please allow me to congratulate you upon your recent success and the people of this great State of Illinois, upon their wisdom and justice, shown in their appreciation of the Governor who has been faithful and true to their interests in the cause of our country, and who will continue -- while representing them in the Senate of the United States to labor with the same earnestness, zeal and fidelity. Success to our Brave Patriot, and "The. Soldiers. friend" Your most Obt. Servt. J. J. S. Wilson <hr /> Col. J.J.S. Willson Ills. & Miss. Telegraph Enclosing Telegraph Frank, & highly congratulatory 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 J. J. S. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511756 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. J. J. S. Wilson, Superintendent. Illinois and Mississippi Telegraph Company, Superintendent's Office, Eastern Division. Springfield Jan 13th 1865 Gov. Richard. Yates Jacksonville Ill Dear Governor. Please accept the enclosed "Annual Frank" of the Ill & Miss Telegraph Co for 1865 Please allow me to congratulate you upon your recent success and the people of this great State of Illinois, upon their wisdom and justice, shown in their appreciation of the Governor who has been faithful and true to their interests in the cause of our country, and who will continue -- while representing them in the Senate of the United States to labor with the same earnestness, zeal and fidelity. Success to our Brave Patriot, and "The. Soldiers. friend" Your most Obt. Servt. J. J. S. Wilson <hr /> Col. J.J.S. Willson Ills. & Miss. Telegraph Enclosing Telegraph Frank, & highly congratulatory 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/17dd9a6986e5a670dfd35c4813e251b2.pdf ca5bde7fe0464c0dcc9b99cf9f2b4f50 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Jany 13th 1865 Friday Morning My very dear Mrs Yates I arrived home safely at half past ten o'clock the evening of the day I parted from your hospitable mansion, with the consciousness of having enjoyed one of the pleasantest visits of my life. As you are aware we had the pleasure of the Governor's company, the Judges and Mr. Babcocks to the [junction?]. The [Deacon?] ([Bacso?]) in whose charge the Governor kindly put Mrs. Forest and myself was entertaining and polite and though we were a little behind time we got along nicely. I fancied that you arrived in Jacksonville about the same time of our arrival in Chicago. I fear that you <hr /> after your laborious cares and anxieties attendant upon your change of home, are suffering from fatigue and over exertion. I hope that this is not the case, and that with your dear family, you may be at present in much better health than when I parted from you. I congratulate you upon your return to your own pleasant home in Jacksonville and to the bosom of those beloved friends who are as deservedly dear. I find a noted French head dress maker here who resides on the north side. She is to have ready three or four head dresses tomorrow noon for me to select from for you. I think she will make something stylish and pretty. I shall arrange with her to take back. or alter it, if you should so desire. Instead of sending it by <hr /> <pre>express, I think I will send the box by Dr. Burroughs or some one who will be going directly to Springfield and Jacksonville. Mr. Wooduth is very anxious to accept you and the Governors polite invitation to be present and if it is among the possibilities to do so he will surely be present. I am very much hoping myself also to be with you, but I have fears that I may not be able. I shall surely be with you in heart. </pre> My kindest love and regards to your dear mother and Sister to Katie and Henry and all friends with you, not forgetting a big hug and kiss to my darling Dickey. I should have said in connection with head dresses, that it seems that pearl ornaments for them or the hair are not now considered stylish. We are all well and all unite in love to you and your dear family. [illegible] [Evr affecty] A.L.B. Wooduth 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 A. L. B. Wooduth to Catharine Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511755 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 Jany 13th 1865 Friday Morning My very dear Mrs Yates I arrived home safely at half past ten o'clock the evening of the day I parted from your hospitable mansion, with the consciousness of having enjoyed one of the pleasantest visits of my life. As you are aware we had the pleasure of the Governor's company, the Judges and Mr. Babcocks to the [junction?]. The [Deacon?] ([Bacso?]) in whose charge the Governor kindly put Mrs. Forest and myself was entertaining and polite and though we were a little behind time we got along nicely. I fancied that you arrived in Jacksonville about the same time of our arrival in Chicago. I fear that you <hr /> after your laborious cares and anxieties attendant upon your change of home, are suffering from fatigue and over exertion. I hope that this is not the case, and that with your dear family, you may be at present in much better health than when I parted from you. I congratulate you upon your return to your own pleasant home in Jacksonville and to the bosom of those beloved friends who are as deservedly dear. I find a noted French head dress maker here who resides on the north side. She is to have ready three or four head dresses tomorrow noon for me to select from for you. I think she will make something stylish and pretty. I shall arrange with her to take back. or alter it, if you should so desire. Instead of sending it by <hr /> <pre>express, I think I will send the box by Dr. Burroughs or some one who will be going directly to Springfield and Jacksonville. Mr. Wooduth is very anxious to accept you and the Governors polite invitation to be present and if it is among the possibilities to do so he will surely be present. I am very much hoping myself also to be with you, but I have fears that I may not be able. I shall surely be with you in heart. </pre> My kindest love and regards to your dear mother and Sister to Katie and Henry and all friends with you, not forgetting a big hug and kiss to my darling Dickey. I should have said in connection with head dresses, that it seems that pearl ornaments for them or the hair are not now considered stylish. We are all well and all unite in love to you and your dear family. [illegible] [Evr affecty] A.L.B. Wooduth 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/8de9753a0bb215f71919803236cec754.pdf 1e62c3bee7980a52d0e2e6b470d5d2b3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. First National Bank of Springfield Springfield, Ill. Jany 13th 1865 Col. J. S. Loomis Dr Sir The bearer John W. Savage is personally known to me to be a good and loyal citizen of Cass County and "sound on the goose". Any favor you can do for him or his friend will be worthily conferred and duly appreciated by your friend Frank W. Tracy 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 Frank W. Tracy to John S. Loomis Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511754 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. First National Bank of Springfield Springfield, Ill. Jany 13th 1865 Col. J. S. Loomis Dr Sir The bearer John W. Savage is personally known to me to be a good and loyal citizen of Cass County and "sound on the goose". Any favor you can do for him or his friend will be worthily conferred and duly appreciated by your friend Frank W. Tracy 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/728d17de0194f60ceb0c801984df52e4.pdf 28a2b65d43925fb08ad65aeccca092ed Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department, Springfield Jany 13th, 1865 Governor Yates Dear Sir Please pardon me for again intruding my personal affairs upon your attention, but I have thought that if the Prest is not prepared to make appointments of U.S. Marshal or Direct Tax Commissioners, that the position of Treas Agent for the purchase & sale of cotton at some point in Georgia or So Carolina - Savannah has been lately made a Port of Entry & Govt officers will necessarily have to be appointed. I thought that I would call your attention to the above before you went to Washington, and to say, that no matter what action the state [Law?] Board or Gov Oglesby may take in my case, I will hold myself in readiness to accept any position you may obtain for me. Very truly yours T. P. Robb Memphis Tenn. <hr /> Maj T. P. Robb Jany 13th 1865 In reference to obtaining an 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 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource T. P. Robb to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511753 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 Executive Department, Springfield Jany 13th, 1865 Governor Yates Dear Sir Please pardon me for again intruding my personal affairs upon your attention, but I have thought that if the Prest is not prepared to make appointments of U.S. Marshal or Direct Tax Commissioners, that the position of Treas Agent for the purchase & sale of cotton at some point in Georgia or So Carolina - Savannah has been lately made a Port of Entry & Govt officers will necessarily have to be appointed. I thought that I would call your attention to the above before you went to Washington, and to say, that no matter what action the state [Law?] Board or Gov Oglesby may take in my case, I will hold myself in readiness to accept any position you may obtain for me. Very truly yours T. P. Robb Memphis Tenn. <hr /> Maj T. P. Robb Jany 13th 1865 In reference to obtaining an 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/91069431cfb45277748eecde6ef1a0ae.pdf bcd2074fd7cfc9678303ba3444fb6b68 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Janu'y 13 1865 Dear Gov I think I neglected in my haste in writing you a note this evening to mention that I had filed an application with the P.M. General for an appointment and wish you address your letter to the P.M.G. and send it to me at Macomb. I am in Mr Ross dist and therefore cannot get any help from him Respectfully Your Obt Servant A C Wiley <hr /> Wiley A. C. Springfield Jan'y 13th 65 He has on file an applica- tion for an appointm- ant at Pay Master Gen'ls Office and wishes you to direct a letter to P.M.G. and send it to him at Macomb Ills. 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 A. C. Wiley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511752 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 Janu'y 13 1865 Dear Gov I think I neglected in my haste in writing you a note this evening to mention that I had filed an application with the P.M. General for an appointment and wish you address your letter to the P.M.G. and send it to me at Macomb. I am in Mr Ross dist and therefore cannot get any help from him Respectfully Your Obt Servant A C Wiley <hr /> Wiley A. C. Springfield Jan'y 13th 65 He has on file an applica- tion for an appointm- ant at Pay Master Gen'ls Office and wishes you to direct a letter to P.M.G. and send it to him at Macomb Ills. 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/6e798abb6ec3a5e1d39f6d00db83422f.pdf 598a35593b3062b65012825d5baecd5b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jan 12/65 Rosamond Christian co Ill Mr Yates Dear sir Some four weeks ago I with a detective laid before you the case of those robbers in this County they still continue to Rob and plunder peasible citizens and in some cases force them to take oath to support the southern Confedercy You will doubtless rocollect the statement of Mr Forrest the Detective that was with me in your office We want you to look at this Oath and his statement and let us know if the case will not come under the military athority if not <hr /> give us your advice how to prceed for we can do nothing with the sivel Law in there case here Please answer this at the earliest convenience With respect your Obediant servant B. D. Cochran Address Rosamond Ill <hr /> Cochran B C Rosemond Jan 12/65 Christian Co. Wants advice how to deal with disloyal parties in that county as they cant affect them with the civil law. 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 B. C. Cochran to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511751 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 12/65 Rosamond Christian co Ill Mr Yates Dear sir Some four weeks ago I with a detective laid before you the case of those robbers in this County they still continue to Rob and plunder peasible citizens and in some cases force them to take oath to support the southern Confedercy You will doubtless rocollect the statement of Mr Forrest the Detective that was with me in your office We want you to look at this Oath and his statement and let us know if the case will not come under the military athority if not <hr /> give us your advice how to prceed for we can do nothing with the sivel Law in there case here Please answer this at the earliest convenience With respect your Obediant servant B. D. Cochran Address Rosamond Ill <hr /> Cochran B C Rosemond Jan 12/65 Christian Co. Wants advice how to deal with disloyal parties in that county as they cant affect them with the civil law. 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/ed7eb9f042c6243e24352dd3e9b7b07b.pdf 6a1fc812fb90cbc2be1e5594a3e35b2b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. COAST SURVEY OFFICE, WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 1865 DEAR SIR: I send to the Post Office this day, under my frank, addressed to you, a copy of the Report of the Superintendent of the Coast Survey for the year 1862. As there are frequent complaints of failure to receive Documents entrusted to the mail, I take this means to advise you of the book being forwarded; so that you may, by inquiring at the Post Office, ensure its reception. Very respectfully, yours, J. E. Hilgard Assistant Coast Survey, In charge of Office. To The volume contains a printed form or acknowledgment, which should be filled up and returned to this Office, postage paid, in order to secure the retention of your name on the distribution list for another year. <hr /> Inquire of the Post Office for this -- I want it. U. S. COAST SURVEY. OFFICIAL BUSINESS. J. E. Hilgard Assis't in charge of Office. Governor Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Hilgard Hon J E Washington Jan 12/65 Has sent you a copy of the report of Sup't of Coast survey for year 1862. Acknowledge Rect Ansd Jan'y 23 '65 [P?] 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 J. E. Hilgard to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511750 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. COAST SURVEY OFFICE, WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 1865 DEAR SIR: I send to the Post Office this day, under my frank, addressed to you, a copy of the Report of the Superintendent of the Coast Survey for the year 1862. As there are frequent complaints of failure to receive Documents entrusted to the mail, I take this means to advise you of the book being forwarded; so that you may, by inquiring at the Post Office, ensure its reception. Very respectfully, yours, J. E. Hilgard Assistant Coast Survey, In charge of Office. To The volume contains a printed form or acknowledgment, which should be filled up and returned to this Office, postage paid, in order to secure the retention of your name on the distribution list for another year. <hr /> Inquire of the Post Office for this -- I want it. U. S. COAST SURVEY. OFFICIAL BUSINESS. J. E. Hilgard Assis't in charge of Office. Governor Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Hilgard Hon J E Washington Jan 12/65 Has sent you a copy of the report of Sup't of Coast survey for year 1862. Acknowledge Rect Ansd Jan'y 23 '65 [P?] 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/a3be474127e4d015944830bf16da814c.pdf e502a77bf0c2a0e3779f8c5143dae979 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. January the 12 1865 Dear friend if I may consider you as Such and I think I can do that now I have one request to make of you which I dont think you Can deny me as I am in a great deal of trouble atthis time Conserning the draft I am here with five litle girls and no one to do any thing but my sonen law and he has very poor health he was in the three months servis and was not well al the time he was their and has never bin stout since he is all my dependance to help raise my little children and Iwant you if you please to send me areprieve so that he cant be taken from me to the war for I no ef he is taken away from me I am bound to suffer far their will be no one to help me raise my poor little girls my helth is very bad and I want you to take pity on me and clear him of the war for my Sake all the son I have is <hr /> In the army and one of my sonen laws died their and now I beseach you to send me areprieve for him he is agood union man and I no he could never stand Soldieren we live in aneighbourhood of Coperheads and they say you wont reprieve him but I believe you will for I am aunion woman and always expect to be now govener if you will Clear him of the war ishal regoice atit and no that I will have some one to help me in this world now honerable govnar if you will do this send his reprieve to hope dale his name is thomas Cheshier direct it to me my name is Susan Tertuine now do this my friend for my sake and my Childrens suport please to write to me imediatly and I will satisfy you for it Sen me areprieve for him ef you please nothing more at preasant Susan Tertuine to govnor Yates <hr /> Jacksonville E E [Emuss?] Yates Richd Yates <hr /> Turtuine Susan Bloomington Jan 12/65 Wants you to send her a repreive to secure her son against the Draft 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 Susan Turtuine to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511749 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. January the 12 1865 Dear friend if I may consider you as Such and I think I can do that now I have one request to make of you which I dont think you Can deny me as I am in a great deal of trouble atthis time Conserning the draft I am here with five litle girls and no one to do any thing but my sonen law and he has very poor health he was in the three months servis and was not well al the time he was their and has never bin stout since he is all my dependance to help raise my little children and Iwant you if you please to send me areprieve so that he cant be taken from me to the war for I no ef he is taken away from me I am bound to suffer far their will be no one to help me raise my poor little girls my helth is very bad and I want you to take pity on me and clear him of the war for my Sake all the son I have is <hr /> In the army and one of my sonen laws died their and now I beseach you to send me areprieve for him he is agood union man and I no he could never stand Soldieren we live in aneighbourhood of Coperheads and they say you wont reprieve him but I believe you will for I am aunion woman and always expect to be now govener if you will Clear him of the war ishal regoice atit and no that I will have some one to help me in this world now honerable govnar if you will do this send his reprieve to hope dale his name is thomas Cheshier direct it to me my name is Susan Tertuine now do this my friend for my sake and my Childrens suport please to write to me imediatly and I will satisfy you for it Sen me areprieve for him ef you please nothing more at preasant Susan Tertuine to govnor Yates <hr /> Jacksonville E E [Emuss?] Yates Richd Yates <hr /> Turtuine Susan Bloomington Jan 12/65 Wants you to send her a repreive to secure her son against the Draft 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/7308b4e2b9084b330b1df1e2283f983b.pdf 0c312f873fe3f8871ae069b70cebddf6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Kankakee Jany 11th 1865 Hon Rich Yates Hon Sir I did not succeed in obtaining the agency for which you so kindly recommended me. I do not myself know of anything which I could do in the present state of our country and wish to know what chance you think there is of my obtaining a commission in the service. I would like a staff appointment and have thought of Genl Hurlburt who is a warm friend of my father and I think should there be a vacancy upon his staff I might get it with the recommendation of yourself and my father I wish you would advise me I am Sir Very Respectfully A. R. Willard <hr /> Senatorial A. R. Willard Kankakee January 11th 1865 Wants to be commended for a Staff appointment on Genl Hulburts Staff 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 A. R. Willard to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511748 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. Kankakee Jany 11th 1865 Hon Rich Yates Hon Sir I did not succeed in obtaining the agency for which you so kindly recommended me. I do not myself know of anything which I could do in the present state of our country and wish to know what chance you think there is of my obtaining a commission in the service. I would like a staff appointment and have thought of Genl Hurlburt who is a warm friend of my father and I think should there be a vacancy upon his staff I might get it with the recommendation of yourself and my father I wish you would advise me I am Sir Very Respectfully A. R. Willard <hr /> Senatorial A. R. Willard Kankakee January 11th 1865 Wants to be commended for a Staff appointment on Genl Hulburts Staff 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/ac9da8f6618b416d6dcee1aafae9c52a.pdf 3d01b5c6db2d1c8059c2948c5c3391e6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cairo January 11, 1865 Dear Sir I received in Chicago your very flattering letter. I thank you for it. I have tried to get out of the Service for the purpose of repairing my fortune. I have tried to be advanced in rank influences are against me. I am now on my way to New Orleans to [report?] There is some confirmation to be made or rejected in the U.S. Senate connected with the Army - in due time I shall write to you (confidentially) reasons why some who now hold prominent places should be rejected. I only wish it had been my foot instead of Judge Kellogg's that helped your illustrious competition out of Springfield. Yours Hatch <hr /> Hatch Col Cairo January 11, 1865 Thanks for your flattering letter. Would get out of the service if possible to repair his fortune. Wants some favors when you get to the Senate. Will write to you concerning it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 01 (January 11-20, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Ozias M. Hatch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511747 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. Cairo January 11, 1865 Dear Sir I received in Chicago your very flattering letter. I thank you for it. I have tried to get out of the Service for the purpose of repairing my fortune. I have tried to be advanced in rank influences are against me. I am now on my way to New Orleans to [report?] There is some confirmation to be made or rejected in the U.S. Senate connected with the Army - in due time I shall write to you (confidentially) reasons why some who now hold prominent places should be rejected. I only wish it had been my foot instead of Judge Kellogg's that helped your illustrious competition out of Springfield. Yours Hatch <hr /> Hatch Col Cairo January 11, 1865 Thanks for your flattering letter. Would get out of the service if possible to repair his fortune. Wants some favors when you get to the Senate. Will write to you concerning it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0c499fb7b5596794093d33049424e2ac.pdf 3945e3cbb230bc7ad3edbd845b08ed47 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mound City Ills Jan 11th/65 US General Hospital Ward K The honorable Govoner Yates, Sir I wish to have you use your influence with the propper authorities to get me transferd to Chicago that being nearer my place of residence. I have been Suffering for the past eight mon ths with the Dropsey and entirely unable for duty and the Sergeons of this hospital have given up my case as far as making me fit for the field. Please oblige me in this request and for your honor and the well- fare of my government I will ever pray. C.I. 100th Ills Inft Vol Daniel Coons __________ Daniel Coons C.I. 100th Ill Vol Mound City Ill Jan 11/65 Wishes to be Transferred to Chicago Hospital Apply & answer App'd for & ansd [Porter?] 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 Daniel Coons to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511746 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. Mound City Ills Jan 11th/65 US General Hospital Ward K The honorable Govoner Yates, Sir I wish to have you use your influence with the propper authorities to get me transferd to Chicago that being nearer my place of residence. I have been Suffering for the past eight mon ths with the Dropsey and entirely unable for duty and the Sergeons of this hospital have given up my case as far as making me fit for the field. Please oblige me in this request and for your honor and the well- fare of my government I will ever pray. C.I. 100th Ills Inft Vol Daniel Coons __________ Daniel Coons C.I. 100th Ill Vol Mound City Ill Jan 11/65 Wishes to be Transferred to Chicago Hospital Apply & answer App'd for & ansd [Porter?] 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/3511cd30e1f126999bc0111b78c7c266.pdf e0cac20665da18863cd5d189dd65b6d2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Post Hospital Camp Butler Ills Jan 11 1865 Hon. Richard Yates I have recently learned with some surprise that your Excellency some time ago received a petition from certain citazens of Mt. Carmel in my behalf. I would be sorry to encroach upon your precious time, but if you still have the paper and if it is of no use to your Excellency you can confer a favor on a poor soldier by sending it to me at the Post Hospital I am [illegible] respectfuly your obedient servant N. Bristow <hr /> N Bristow Camp Butler Wants a petition left with you from citizens of Mt Carmel in his behalf Send him the petition if recd Write him any how Ansd January 21st 65 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 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 N. Bristow to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511745 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. Post Hospital Camp Butler Ills Jan 11 1865 Hon. Richard Yates I have recently learned with some surprise that your Excellency some time ago received a petition from certain citazens of Mt. Carmel in my behalf. I would be sorry to encroach upon your precious time, but if you still have the paper and if it is of no use to your Excellency you can confer a favor on a poor soldier by sending it to me at the Post Hospital I am [illegible] respectfuly your obedient servant N. Bristow <hr /> N Bristow Camp Butler Wants a petition left with you from citizens of Mt Carmel in his behalf Send him the petition if recd Write him any how Ansd January 21st 65 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/76462c633ef284b3bd9a3f691bca7d67.pdf 498075b7d1a2d19612ce4e7d1ff34099 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre>Jacksonville Illinois [Febry?] 1865 </pre> Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir: You are aware that our mutual friend, Isaac L Morrison, would like to get the appointment of U S Atty for the Southern Dist of Ills. We can say nothing more in his favor than you personally know, and it is therefore useless for us to go into any extended statement in regard to him. It is enough to say that his qualifications as a lawyer are disputed by none; his character as a man is irreproachable; and his devotion to the principles of our party, manifested on all proper occasions, entitle him to generous consideration in this matter. We know Mr. Morrison will not make personal efforts in Washington, and we therefore respectfully request you to urge his appointment on the President: We insist that Mr. Weldon the present incumbent has no special claims upon the party, and certainly none on you since the late Senatorial Strife, which entitle him to continuance in the office for another term. You are the representative of the people, and more fully embody their views and wishes as expressed in your very triumphal election over Mr Weldons particular favorite and friend, and we insist that you have more right to speak in this matter than any one else, and Mr. Lincoln <hr /> will of necessity recognize you as entitled to more influence than any other. We therefore respectfully urge upon you the importance of securing this valuable, and useful appointment to one of your true and tried friends. Mr. Weldon has no right to take exceptions to your course in so doing, for he certainly knows you are aware of his opposition to yourself in the senatorial election, not boldly and openly perhaps but not the less opposed. On the contrary Mr. Morrison has been for 10 or 12 years a well tried and unwavering friend, and we do not think we speak extravagantly when we say his claims upon the party are at least equal to those of Mr. Weldon. It is therefore the earnest desire of your friends whose names are below, that you will spare no exertions consistent with your position and feelings to procure Mr. Morrison the appointment which he desires and deserves. We are respectfully your firm friends, Mat Stacy Wesley Mathers Abner Yates Edward P. Kirby. JD Strong <hr /> Mat Stacy Abner Yates E P Kirby Wesley Mathers J D Strong To Senator Yates Recommending I L Morrison for US Atty for the Southern 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 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mat Stacy and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511882 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre>Jacksonville Illinois [Febry?] 1865 </pre> Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir: You are aware that our mutual friend, Isaac L Morrison, would like to get the appointment of U S Atty for the Southern Dist of Ills. We can say nothing more in his favor than you personally know, and it is therefore useless for us to go into any extended statement in regard to him. It is enough to say that his qualifications as a lawyer are disputed by none; his character as a man is irreproachable; and his devotion to the principles of our party, manifested on all proper occasions, entitle him to generous consideration in this matter. We know Mr. Morrison will not make personal efforts in Washington, and we therefore respectfully request you to urge his appointment on the President: We insist that Mr. Weldon the present incumbent has no special claims upon the party, and certainly none on you since the late Senatorial Strife, which entitle him to continuance in the office for another term. You are the representative of the people, and more fully embody their views and wishes as expressed in your very triumphal election over Mr Weldons particular favorite and friend, and we insist that you have more right to speak in this matter than any one else, and Mr. Lincoln <hr /> will of necessity recognize you as entitled to more influence than any other. We therefore respectfully urge upon you the importance of securing this valuable, and useful appointment to one of your true and tried friends. Mr. Weldon has no right to take exceptions to your course in so doing, for he certainly knows you are aware of his opposition to yourself in the senatorial election, not boldly and openly perhaps but not the less opposed. On the contrary Mr. Morrison has been for 10 or 12 years a well tried and unwavering friend, and we do not think we speak extravagantly when we say his claims upon the party are at least equal to those of Mr. Weldon. It is therefore the earnest desire of your friends whose names are below, that you will spare no exertions consistent with your position and feelings to procure Mr. Morrison the appointment which he desires and deserves. We are respectfully your firm friends, Mat Stacy Wesley Mathers Abner Yates Edward P. Kirby. JD Strong <hr /> Mat Stacy Abner Yates E P Kirby Wesley Mathers J D Strong To Senator Yates Recommending I L Morrison for US Atty for the Southern 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/f9d87323d4c3e837408f068941298696.pdf 102c7a6e552398abf10f34d79bcfec65 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Isaac L. Morrison letter 2/28/65 With W. Walker letter 1/3/64 With Newton Bateman " 12/22/64 Jacksonville Illinois February 28th 1865. To His Excellency Abraham Lincoln President of the United States Sir. The undersigned take pleasure in recommending to your favorable consideration for the Office of District Attorney, for the Southern District of Illinois, J S Morrisson of Jacksonville. Mr Morrison is a good Lawyer a Loyal man and is we believe every way qualified for the position Respectfully Geo W Hamilton [illegible][illegible][illegible] 10th Dist Ills Benjamin Sammons [illegible][Board?][Enrollment?] 10th Dist Ills Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George W. Hamilton and Benjamin Sammons to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511881 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Isaac L. Morrison letter 2/28/65 With W. Walker letter 1/3/64 With Newton Bateman " 12/22/64 Jacksonville Illinois February 28th 1865. To His Excellency Abraham Lincoln President of the United States Sir. The undersigned take pleasure in recommending to your favorable consideration for the Office of District Attorney, for the Southern District of Illinois, J S Morrisson of Jacksonville. Mr Morrison is a good Lawyer a Loyal man and is we believe every way qualified for the position Respectfully Geo W Hamilton [illegible][illegible][illegible] 10th Dist Ills Benjamin Sammons [illegible][Board?][Enrollment?] 10th Dist Ills Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/15956f0cdc6e76337100990469a0b88e.pdf 9d94749581811d5fd80dafc915a07363 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Normal Feb 28th 1865 Hon. S.M. Cullom Dr. Sir- I have just learned that in a quiet way Gridley is making an effort to secure the appointment of Col. Brisco as P.M. of this place.-In this Gridley is influenced solely by the "Almighty Dollar."-He wants the P.O. moved back to his Street, on which he has a number of business houses, and as Mr. Allin has refused to second his efforts in this regard (though Gridley made liberal offers to induce him to do it) he has pitched before Brisco-lately appointed Comdr of the Penitentiary-to accomplish his object. I need not say to you, that Brisco is not the choice of our people for this Office.-I am quite sure you will work for Allin, and, in view of this move, let me urge upon you to have the appointment made and confirmed before you leave.- When much stronger influences were brought to bear against Allin, 4 years ago, he triumphantly succeeded, as I am sure he would now, if a protracted contest was had but, he nor any of us want this, and I hope you will at once have the appointment made.-Brisco has said Yates is in his favor. Don't believe it. I have written to him. See how this is and let me know, -Have also written to to Trumbull though I very well know that in this matter <hr /> the Dept. will be governed mainly by your advice.- Yours Truly Jesse M. Fell P.S. Tell [illegible] of this move of Gridley's. It would not surprise me if Brisco goes on to Washington.- He had better attend to the duties of his present appointment.-I will send this to the care of Govr. Yates, as I don't know where you put up. Henry Kerau is a Rout Agent on the I.C.R.R. now running between here and Centralia. At my suggestion the late Wm Lovejoy had him appointed. He has made an excellent agent, as the P.M.'s on the rout will bear testimony, and I trust will be continued. I don't know that any effort is necessary to continue this class of agents, but hope you will look into the matter, and if you find it necessary, Secure his continuance in the position he is now so well qualified to fill. His pay is only $800 yearly.-The P.M. Genl upon recommendation of the Rep. of the Dist, makes these Appointments. Jesse M Fell I concur hartily in what is stated above with reffirence to Kerau as Rout agent he has been faithful & Efficient James Allin Jr 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 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jesse M. Fell to S. M. Cullom Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511880 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Normal Feb 28th 1865 Hon. S.M. Cullom Dr. Sir- I have just learned that in a quiet way Gridley is making an effort to secure the appointment of Col. Brisco as P.M. of this place.-In this Gridley is influenced solely by the "Almighty Dollar."-He wants the P.O. moved back to his Street, on which he has a number of business houses, and as Mr. Allin has refused to second his efforts in this regard (though Gridley made liberal offers to induce him to do it) he has pitched before Brisco-lately appointed Comdr of the Penitentiary-to accomplish his object. I need not say to you, that Brisco is not the choice of our people for this Office.-I am quite sure you will work for Allin, and, in view of this move, let me urge upon you to have the appointment made and confirmed before you leave.- When much stronger influences were brought to bear against Allin, 4 years ago, he triumphantly succeeded, as I am sure he would now, if a protracted contest was had but, he nor any of us want this, and I hope you will at once have the appointment made.-Brisco has said Yates is in his favor. Don't believe it. I have written to him. See how this is and let me know, -Have also written to to Trumbull though I very well know that in this matter <hr /> the Dept. will be governed mainly by your advice.- Yours Truly Jesse M. Fell P.S. Tell [illegible] of this move of Gridley's. It would not surprise me if Brisco goes on to Washington.- He had better attend to the duties of his present appointment.-I will send this to the care of Govr. Yates, as I don't know where you put up. Henry Kerau is a Rout Agent on the I.C.R.R. now running between here and Centralia. At my suggestion the late Wm Lovejoy had him appointed. He has made an excellent agent, as the P.M.'s on the rout will bear testimony, and I trust will be continued. I don't know that any effort is necessary to continue this class of agents, but hope you will look into the matter, and if you find it necessary, Secure his continuance in the position he is now so well qualified to fill. His pay is only $800 yearly.-The P.M. Genl upon recommendation of the Rep. of the Dist, makes these Appointments. Jesse M Fell I concur hartily in what is stated above with reffirence to Kerau as Rout agent he has been faithful & Efficient James Allin Jr 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/166cc781a1f7714e2ce2c79f7ae2a061.pdf e31bde92547bf7a938bbba525cb45816 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Geo. W. Hamilton letter 2/28/65 With Newton Bateman letter 12/22/64 With W. Walker letter 1/3/64 Jacksonville Ill July 28. 1865 Hon Rich'd Yates Washington D. C. Dear Sir; I enclose a letter which has been received since I wrote in yesterday Very Truly Yours [illegible mark] Isaac L Morrison 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 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaac L. Morrison to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511879 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Geo. W. Hamilton letter 2/28/65 With Newton Bateman letter 12/22/64 With W. Walker letter 1/3/64 Jacksonville Ill July 28. 1865 Hon Rich'd Yates Washington D. C. Dear Sir; I enclose a letter which has been received since I wrote in yesterday Very Truly Yours [illegible mark] Isaac L Morrison 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/b297bdda6d0a4226c56ff5fc4639f277.pdf b853451b53bb5667990f39c32b0ed8f0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With G. W. Rives letter 3/2/65 With C.A. Lake (?) " 2/2/65 Danville Ills. Feb. 28th 1865 Hon. Richard Yates U.S. Senator Washington D.C. My Dear friend when I last saw you in Springfield I thought I might be in Washington on or about the day of [Inauguration?], but circumstances are such that it [renders?] it out of my power to be in Washington at that time, hence I drop you a few lines & simply say that as my health is Rather poor & my confinement in my office dose not agree with me & hence I am compelled to seek Something Else to do & I ask of you to get me an appointment of paymaster in the army, or an associate Judgeship in Some of the Territories or Some position that will pay me for my time, if any Recommendations are necessary I can get all the prominent members of our Last Legislature, if needed write & Let me know, I would not Trouble you if I did not need it & think I deserve a place as much as many others who are getting them. Col [Larson?] is a friend of mine & will do anything for me he can hoping to hear from you Soon & that you can do Something for me I Remain as Ever your friend Joseph Peters 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 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph Peters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511878 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With G. W. Rives letter 3/2/65 With C.A. Lake (?) " 2/2/65 Danville Ills. Feb. 28th 1865 Hon. Richard Yates U.S. Senator Washington D.C. My Dear friend when I last saw you in Springfield I thought I might be in Washington on or about the day of [Inauguration?], but circumstances are such that it [renders?] it out of my power to be in Washington at that time, hence I drop you a few lines & simply say that as my health is Rather poor & my confinement in my office dose not agree with me & hence I am compelled to seek Something Else to do & I ask of you to get me an appointment of paymaster in the army, or an associate Judgeship in Some of the Territories or Some position that will pay me for my time, if any Recommendations are necessary I can get all the prominent members of our Last Legislature, if needed write & Let me know, I would not Trouble you if I did not need it & think I deserve a place as much as many others who are getting them. Col [Larson?] is a friend of mine & will do anything for me he can hoping to hear from you Soon & that you can do Something for me I Remain as Ever your friend Joseph Peters 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/76bb1fb4522be89d9c97416a3b46274c.pdf 15003d059e04dd6d31e4aa52780a5fec Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Don't be detered from its length from reading this Bloomington Feb. 28th 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir I am not in the habit of inflicting upon my readers long buisness letters, but understanding that you have committed yourself in favor of the appointment of Col. Brisco as P.M. of this place, I feel like departing from my habit of short letters. To begin with, however, I don't believe you have so committed yourself, irrespective of the wishes of your friends of this City & have just so affirmed the present incumbant, Wm. Allin. I profess to know something about public sentiment of the place in reference to Wm Allin's administration of the office and the desire of the people for his retention, and, So far as I know, I do assure you, that about all our political friends, especially as among those favorable to your election to the Senate, are for Wm Allin against the world, for this position. And there are good reasons why this should be the case. 1st He is a Son of the Father of the City & County The Hon. Jas. Allin, formerly of the State Senate, & is the only one of the family that has ever recd any official favors. 2nd He is a cripple & physically disqualified from getting a living by Manual labor, and has not the means to engage in his old buisness, Merchandizing. By a partnership years ago, he suffered great losses. <hr /> 3rd His eminent fitness for the position. Of high moral worth, integrity above suspicion, accommodating to a fault, he has drawn around him a host of friends, that no other man can to the same extent, I am quite sure. 4th His long continued & meritorious Servises politically, first in the Old Whig Party, then in the (Radical) Repubican and recently in the Union party. For four years he has been chairman of the County Central Com. and has done about all the labors of that Committee. For the last 4 years he has performed more political labor, and, in proportion to his means, has spent more money five times over, than any man in the County. I need not say, he has ever been one of your warmest friends and admirers. Where the late remonstrance against you was started in this place, he circulated the petition for you. I will not further tax your patience by assigning reasons why he should be continued, but to show you how popular he is in this community will state the circumstances attending his appointment 4 years ago. In the Contest of 1860 Capt S. B. Brown was Chairman of the Central Com. & Capt of the "Wide-awakes," & being a good man & an old citizen of a popular [turn?]made many friends. Nearly all the Lawyers of the place, including Judge Davis, Swett, [Orme?] and Gridley, joined in efforts to have him appointed P. M. in which they were seconded by a large petition of business men and others. On the 4th of March he, and many of his friends, including Judge Davis went on to Washington and the prospect for our friend Allin looked dark. Concious that he (Allin) was the choice of our people I advised the informal election, the result of <hr /> which was on a full turnout-about five-sixths in his favor. With the poll-books of this election I went on to Washington, and secured his appointment. Judge Davis, Swett & others, to the Contrary, notwithstanding. It may not be amiss to say, that Judge Davis is now in favor of the reappointment of Wm. Allin & in a letter to Lincoln, has strongly recommended him. Of Col. Brisco, I have not a word to say to his prejudice. He is a good man, and when Govr Oglesbe, appointed him Comd of the Penitentiary, I commended the appointment. I regret that he has made a move in the wrong direction, in doing which, I have good reason to believe he is influenced by the over-persuasions of Genl Gridley, who is influenced solely by monied considerations in this matter. He wants the Office moved from the Public Square, back to the Street he is on, in which he has quite a number of business houses. He has tried in vain to induce W.Allin to so change the location of the Office, & hence his opposition. Up to within 3 weeks of the elections, and extending back for 4 years, Gridley had done not a thing, (nor contributed a dollar, in aid of our cause; and how much influence, the removal of the P.O. had in inducing his spasmodic effort, just on the eve of the election he & his God only, knows. Our immediate Rep. Wm Cullum, is in favor of Wm Allin, and in conclusion allow me to send through you, to the President, the enclosed letter, which you will please read. <hr /> For inflicting so long a letter upon you I shall plead the great interest I feel in this matter, in reference to which I would thank you to drop me a line. I shall write briefly to Senator Trumbull referring him to you for further particulars. If he desires it, Show him this letter. Very Respectfully Yours Jesse M. Fell P.S. Will you tell [Kersey?] (who is now with you, as I suppose) of this opposition to Allin. The move is a quiet one, but we are quite sure it is [making?]. As you value the wishes of this place, I trust you will oppose it. I fully concur in the above letter of Mr. Fell E. M. Prince <hr /> E. M. Prince Bloomington as to P. 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 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jesse M. Fell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511877 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Don't be detered from its length from reading this Bloomington Feb. 28th 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir I am not in the habit of inflicting upon my readers long buisness letters, but understanding that you have committed yourself in favor of the appointment of Col. Brisco as P.M. of this place, I feel like departing from my habit of short letters. To begin with, however, I don't believe you have so committed yourself, irrespective of the wishes of your friends of this City & have just so affirmed the present incumbant, Wm. Allin. I profess to know something about public sentiment of the place in reference to Wm Allin's administration of the office and the desire of the people for his retention, and, So far as I know, I do assure you, that about all our political friends, especially as among those favorable to your election to the Senate, are for Wm Allin against the world, for this position. And there are good reasons why this should be the case. 1st He is a Son of the Father of the City & County The Hon. Jas. Allin, formerly of the State Senate, & is the only one of the family that has ever recd any official favors. 2nd He is a cripple & physically disqualified from getting a living by Manual labor, and has not the means to engage in his old buisness, Merchandizing. By a partnership years ago, he suffered great losses. <hr /> 3rd His eminent fitness for the position. Of high moral worth, integrity above suspicion, accommodating to a fault, he has drawn around him a host of friends, that no other man can to the same extent, I am quite sure. 4th His long continued & meritorious Servises politically, first in the Old Whig Party, then in the (Radical) Repubican and recently in the Union party. For four years he has been chairman of the County Central Com. and has done about all the labors of that Committee. For the last 4 years he has performed more political labor, and, in proportion to his means, has spent more money five times over, than any man in the County. I need not say, he has ever been one of your warmest friends and admirers. Where the late remonstrance against you was started in this place, he circulated the petition for you. I will not further tax your patience by assigning reasons why he should be continued, but to show you how popular he is in this community will state the circumstances attending his appointment 4 years ago. In the Contest of 1860 Capt S. B. Brown was Chairman of the Central Com. & Capt of the "Wide-awakes," & being a good man & an old citizen of a popular [turn?]made many friends. Nearly all the Lawyers of the place, including Judge Davis, Swett, [Orme?] and Gridley, joined in efforts to have him appointed P. M. in which they were seconded by a large petition of business men and others. On the 4th of March he, and many of his friends, including Judge Davis went on to Washington and the prospect for our friend Allin looked dark. Concious that he (Allin) was the choice of our people I advised the informal election, the result of <hr /> which was on a full turnout-about five-sixths in his favor. With the poll-books of this election I went on to Washington, and secured his appointment. Judge Davis, Swett & others, to the Contrary, notwithstanding. It may not be amiss to say, that Judge Davis is now in favor of the reappointment of Wm. Allin & in a letter to Lincoln, has strongly recommended him. Of Col. Brisco, I have not a word to say to his prejudice. He is a good man, and when Govr Oglesbe, appointed him Comd of the Penitentiary, I commended the appointment. I regret that he has made a move in the wrong direction, in doing which, I have good reason to believe he is influenced by the over-persuasions of Genl Gridley, who is influenced solely by monied considerations in this matter. He wants the Office moved from the Public Square, back to the Street he is on, in which he has quite a number of business houses. He has tried in vain to induce W.Allin to so change the location of the Office, & hence his opposition. Up to within 3 weeks of the elections, and extending back for 4 years, Gridley had done not a thing, (nor contributed a dollar, in aid of our cause; and how much influence, the removal of the P.O. had in inducing his spasmodic effort, just on the eve of the election he & his God only, knows. Our immediate Rep. Wm Cullum, is in favor of Wm Allin, and in conclusion allow me to send through you, to the President, the enclosed letter, which you will please read. <hr /> For inflicting so long a letter upon you I shall plead the great interest I feel in this matter, in reference to which I would thank you to drop me a line. I shall write briefly to Senator Trumbull referring him to you for further particulars. If he desires it, Show him this letter. Very Respectfully Yours Jesse M. Fell P.S. Will you tell [Kersey?] (who is now with you, as I suppose) of this opposition to Allin. The move is a quiet one, but we are quite sure it is [making?]. As you value the wishes of this place, I trust you will oppose it. I fully concur in the above letter of Mr. Fell E. M. Prince <hr /> E. M. Prince Bloomington as to P. 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/fed2451b56472c57f15977abc408656b.pdf 292902b3eb64b3c7f357c8fbf4d548b0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. I have rather a large and expensive family to support, and I cannot well afford to lay idle all summer and the condition that my eyes are in it is not desirable that I should be in the field [paying?] in the bright sun down south & this weakness has been occationed by the Smal Pox that I caught last Spring while [paying?] Hospitals. I have never asked to be favored before and here been in the Service now [ten?] years, and since I have been so low that my Dr said that I could not get up, but I did & returned and then [diseased?] were contracted in the Service and while I was on duty and (illegible) it. There are three Paymasters at Chicago Major J H [Kersey?] Nelson and some other person but who I am not advised, the Paymaster who was last sent does not reside there as I understand it or near there. <hr /> If you can get me so transfered I shall feel under deep obligation to you, I do not, I shall not ask Mr Farnsworth to do this thing for me I do not know as he would if I should and I shall not place myself under obligation to him and then I shall be at liberty to sup port who I please for our next member, and I do not wish to ask Mr Trumbell as it is possible if I live I may be in the next Legislature and I do not wish to be (illegible). I write this fully to you [believing?] you to be my friend as I am & have been & ever hope to be yours. Your friend & Obt Servt J.H. Mayborn <hr /> J.H. Mayborn Paymaster to Gov Yates Wants to be transferred from Cairo to Chicago. Will not apply to Farnsworth because he will not commit himself in advance as to the next member from his District Wrote Mayborn at St Louis Mo Aug 25, to learn whether he was still there Write Mayborne at St Louis to see whether he is still there 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 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph H. Mayborne to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511876 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. I have rather a large and expensive family to support, and I cannot well afford to lay idle all summer and the condition that my eyes are in it is not desirable that I should be in the field paying in the bright sun down south & this weakness has been [accentured?] by the Smal Pox that I caught last Spring while [paying?] Hospitals. I have never asked to be favored before and here been in the Service now two years, and since I have been so low that my Dr said that I could not get up, but I did & returned and then diseazes were contracted in the Service and while I was on duty and [accentured?] by it. There are three Paymasters at Chicago Major J H [Kensey?] Nelson and some other person but who I am not advised, the Paymaster who was last sent does not reside there as I understand it or near there. <hr /> If you can get me so transfered I shall feel under deep obligations to you, I do not, & shall not ask Mr Farnsworth to do this thing for me I do not know as he would if I should and I shall not place myself under obligations to him and then I shall be at liberty to support who I please for our next member, and I do not wish to ask Mr Trumbell as it is possible if I live I may be in the next Legislature and I do not wish to be (illegible). I write this fully to you [believing?] you to be my friend as I am & have been & ever hope to be yours. Your friend & Obt Servt J. H. Mayborne <hr /> J. H. Mayborn Paymaster to Gov Yates Wants to be transferred from Cairo to Chicago. Will not apply to Farnsworth because he will not commit himself in advance as to the next member from that District Wrote Mayborne at St Louis Mo Aug 25, to learn whether he was still there. Write Mayborne at St Louis to see whether he is still there 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/8b2a828de9eed472fa72663696225d08.pdf 9d4b3fcafdcb293fcff4d70976b81a21 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Prophetstown Feby 27th 1865 Dear Gov Yates, I am informed that the 3d Congl Dist is without an US Asseser By Reason of Resignation of S H Robinson, It is in Washburn Dist. & I have written him. If I could get the appointment I should be glad of it. Can you do me any good in this Matter Your Friend A J Mattson 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 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. J. Mattson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511875 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Prophetstown Feby 27th 1865 Dear Gov Yates, I am informed that the 3d Congl Dist is without an US Asseser By Reason of Resignation of S H Robinson, It is in Washburn Dist. & I have written him. If I could get the appointment I should be glad of it. Can you do me any good in this Matter Your Friend A J Mattson 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