277 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b988dac52eee7847390ee714c72651c2.pdf 3e0deb7de68ac4525d5364e40f476d0b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill 2nd February 1865 To Abraham Lincoln President of the US Washington City I am informed that Isaac L Morrison Esq a Citizen of Our Town is an applicant for the office of District Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. I take great pleasure in recommending Mr Morrison as a Gentlemen, a good Lawyer and every way qualified for the situation he solicts. he is an ardent friend of the Administration. Your Obt Humble Servant Mat Stacy 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 Mat Stacy to Abraham Lincoln 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 511874 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill 2nd February 1865 To Abraham Lincoln President of the US Washington City I am informed that Isaac L Morrison Esq a Citizen of Our Town is an applicant for the office of District Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. I take great pleasure in recommending Mr Morrison as a Gentlemen, a good Lawyer and every way qualified for the situation he solicts. he is an ardent friend of the Administration. Your Obt Humble Servant Mat Stacy 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/a81d76cc549dc651cb90768f1ab64110.pdf 0152c786e9c64a0a1ddab4906bb5c259 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With petition from Member of House and Members of Senate of State of Ohio in regard to Charles Anderson 2/21/65 I take the liberty of enclosing the within petition to you for delivery to the President. I dont wish to inveigle you into my cause so, if not according to [considerment?] or inclination or [ceremonial?], for you to proceed in behalf [illegible] so that his [illegible] certainly receive it. (Private) Dayton Ohio, Feb 27. 1865 Hon Richard Yates, USSenate My dear Sir, I congratulate you. I congratulate the Country. You are a Senator of -- the United States. Let us pause. To this, a subject of congratulations, to you? We shall soon However, -- perhaps. Sherman, (with the help of after-wise moderation from the Capitol,) will soon solve that riddle of the United States. If we fail; -- all National honors must vanish, with the Nation; into airy nothingness! But if, (aided, by Providence and not hindered by Father Abraham,) he succeed; then- is the Country to be congratulated at the advent of a new Creation, to the Supreme National Counsels? That in my opinion and according to my taste, will be clearly indicated, by his will and ability to pro= <hr /> cure a proper representation of that Country in some other Country; Say, Spain, Austria, Italy, Prussia. Russia, China, or some other elegant, civilized, polite, hospitable, healthy, cheap-happy land, that yearns as much for a new Envoy, as he for it! To drop all circumlocutionary and complimentary diction (for you are not green enough, not to see, what I am after,--) to leap over all equivocations and subterfuges-- I am through sundry friends, an applicant for a foreign Mission. Can you help me? Will You? I do not think, I am, or ever been a favorite with the Heavenly Father. Leastwise, He has never provided particularly well for me -- except in getting me out of Texas. Otherwise; (if He is on my side As the Rebels say of his fighting on theirs. "He fights with his vizor down." We cant see it! And, doubtless, as I dont deserve #(If that last leap be a possibility--a leap over subterfuges!) <hr /> his care, there may be the [illegible] reason, for his Keeping dark, as in the Rebel=Cause. He ought to be ashamed of himself, to fight for such set of damned rascals. They belong to the other side. (I hope you wont think this impious or perfane. Is there any use of a Devil, or Hell if those Rebel, don't belong to them? This is only theological and historical truth leastwise shows that God cant lie &c. &c.) But the cause for my case," in this shoal of Time ", is, that I dont believe, I am any better favorite with that other, present, National Official- (Officeseeker's) Providence-Father Abraham! Why this is, I am sure I dont know, nor can guess. Is it because I am a Native Kentuckian? He is no better. Is it because I emigrated to Ohio? Didnt he to Illinois? Is it, because, I ran away from Texas? Wouldn't he have done the same, under the same impulse? Perhaps,- <hr /> "ah! There's the rub--perhaps, it is because I went there! I say nothing. But, that I, report. Cannot the Prodigal son repent? Is going to Texas, the sin against the Holy Ghost of Patriotism? I fear and tremble. I used to surmise, that the apology offered by the Picayune (N.D.) for my imprisonment by the S.C.- viz: that I was "a brother of [Sheet?] Anderson and had made an apologetic speech for this tyrant Lincoln" ought not to set me back much with a Union President, or with that particular tyrant. Our friend, Schenck, flattered me greatly, by suggesting that the President didn't know either of the three facts--the flight, or its alledged causes! I think it very likely. But all joking apart I am in earnest about this matter. And I felt justified - obliged -by past memories, to let you know it in this quiet, confidential, way. Sincerely your friend Charles Anderson 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 Charles Anderson 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 511873 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 petition from Member of House and Members of Senate of State of Ohio in regard to Charles Anderson 2/21/65 I take the liberty of enclosing the within petition to you for delivery to the President. I dont wish to inveigle you into my cause so, if not according to [considerment?] or inclination or [ceremonial?], for you to proceed in behalf [illegible] so that his [illegible] certainly receive it. (Private) Dayton Ohio, Feb 27. 1865 Hon Richard Yates, USSenate My dear Sir, I congratulate you. I congratulate the Country. You are a Senator of -- the United States. Let us pause. To this, a subject of congratulations, to you? We shall soon However, -- perhaps. Sherman, (with the help of after-wise moderation from the Capitol,) will soon solve that riddle of the United States. If we fail; -- all National honors must vanish, with the Nation; into airy nothingness! But if, (aided, by Providence and not hindered by Father Abraham,) he succeed; then- is the Country to be congratulated at the advent of a new Creation, to the Supreme National Counsels? That in my opinion and according to my taste, will be clearly indicated, by his will and ability to pro= <hr /> cure a proper representation of that Country in some other Country; Say, Spain, Austria, Italy, Prussia. Russia, China, or some other elegant, civilized, polite, hospitable, healthy, cheap-happy land, that yearns as much for a new Envoy, as he for it! To drop all circumlocutionary and complimentary diction (for you are not green enough, not to see, what I am after,--) to leap over all equivocations and subterfuges-- I am through sundry friends, an applicant for a foreign Mission. Can you help me? Will You? I do not think, I am, or ever been a favorite with the Heavenly Father. Leastwise, He has never provided particularly well for me -- except in getting me out of Texas. Otherwise; (if He is on my side As the Rebels say of his fighting on theirs. "He fights with his vizor down." We cant see it! And, doubtless, as I dont deserve #(If that last leap be a possibility--a leap over subterfuges!) <hr /> his care, there may be the [illegible] reason, for his Keeping dark, as in the Rebel=Cause. He ought to be ashamed of himself, to fight for such set of damned rascals. They belong to the other side. (I hope you wont think this impious or perfane. Is there any use of a Devil, or Hell if those Rebel, don't belong to them? This is only theological and historical truth leastwise shows that God cant lie &c. &c.) But the cause for my case," in this shoal of Time ", is, that I dont believe, I am any better favorite with that other, present, National Official- (Officeseeker's) Providence-Father Abraham! Why this is, I am sure I dont know, nor can guess. Is it because I am a Native Kentuckian? He is no better. Is it because I emigrated to Ohio? Didnt he to Illinois? Is it, because, I ran away from Texas? Wouldn't he have done the same, under the same impulse? Perhaps,- <hr /> "ah! There's the rub--perhaps, it is because I went there! I say nothing. But, that I, report. Cannot the Prodigal son repent? Is going to Texas, the sin against the Holy Ghost of Patriotism? I fear and tremble. I used to surmise, that the apology offered by the Picayune (N.D.) for my imprisonment by the S.C.- viz: that I was "a brother of [Sheet?] Anderson and had made an apologetic speech for this tyrant Lincoln" ought not to set me back much with a Union President, or with that particular tyrant. Our friend, Schenck, flattered me greatly, by suggesting that the President didn't know either of the three facts--the flight, or its alledged causes! I think it very likely. But all joking apart I am in earnest about this matter. And I felt justified - obliged -by past memories, to let you know it in this quiet, confidential, way. Sincerely your friend Charles Anderson 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/c0806d825dc670459720a5972c85332f.pdf 7ba20fed094d1e4a3c9a49226dc5a1c3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Memphis Tennessee February 27 1865. Hon Richard Yates U.S. Senate Washington City Dear Sir I am confidentially informed that the present incumbant in the office of U.S. District Attorney for the District of West Tennessee will probably tender his resignation on account of ill health. Should such be the case I respectfully request your influence with the President to procure for me the appointment. Very Respectfully Your Obt Serv Wm Hunter Late Lieut. Col. 32 Ills Inf I would cheerfully accept a similar appointment in any of the Southern States, which may soon be re organized. would prefer Alabama 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 William Hunter 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 511872 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. Memphis Tennessee February 27 1865. Hon Richard Yates U.S. Senate Washington City Dear Sir I am confidentially informed that the present incumbant in the office of U.S. District Attorney for the District of West Tennessee will probably tender his resignation on account of ill health. Should such be the case I respectfully request your influence with the President to procure for me the appointment. Very Respectfully Your Obt Serv Wm Hunter Late Lieut. Col. 32 Ills Inf I would cheerfully accept a similar appointment in any of the Southern States, which may soon be re organized. would prefer Alabama 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/f329aac02d02064b7f5a17efeae12178.pdf 0a17450d7a6c1ded22b00d7193a73333 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [illegible seal in upper left hand corner] Jacksonville Ill July 26, 1865 To his Exct. Abraham Lincoln President [illegible] Sir. The undersigned citizens of Jacksonville Ill [illegible] pleasure in stating that Mr. John D. Strong, Post Master at this place, has discharged the duties of the office, since his appointment in 1861 to the general satisfaction of the public; and so far as we are able to judge or [con ? illegible] with ability; We know of no good reason for his removel Respectfully [Idane ?] L. Morrison Mat Stuey Edward P. Kirby Wesley Mathers [Abrus ?] Yates E L Greenleaf Wm P Barr John T Cassell David S Davenport Henry C Coffman 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 and others to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511871 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. [illegible seal in upper left hand corner] Jacksonville Ill July 26, 1865 To his Exct. Abraham Lincoln President [illegible] Sir. The undersigned citizens of Jacksonville Ill [illegible] pleasure in stating that Mr. John D. Strong, Post Master at this place, has discharged the duties of the office, since his appointment in 1861 to the general satisfaction of the public; and so far as we are able to judge or [con ? illegible] with ability; We know of no good reason for his removel Respectfully [Idane ?] L. Morrison Mat Stuey Edward P. Kirby Wesley Mathers [Abrus ?] Yates E L Greenleaf Wm P Barr John T Cassell David S Davenport Henry C Coffman 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/19e9a527020862cc9384bfa3242e5ab1.pdf caa35eab12da8fa9c139be1f64607cf3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With W. H. Pierce letter 2/8/65 W H Pierce PM Monmouth Illinois Feb 26th /65 Dear Judge Harding leaves to morrow morning for Washington armed with the, "Poll. Books" of election for P. M. designing (as I am informed) to make a personal call upon the President and ask him to receive that as expressing of the will of our people in reference to their choice and to appoint Turnbull at the end of my four years. This is claimed to be magnanimous on his part not to disturb me until July In their public meeting. Glenn "engineered and drew up & had preface, a set of "Resolutions" one of which was that the time would soon arrive at which a Post Master was to be appointed in the old "democratic doctrine" of "rotation in office" we the citizens recommend that an election be held on the 11th was to vote for a suitable person to be recommended to the President for appointment &c. Now I suggested to Harding that he would make a bad record for himself if the advocated the "rotation" policy as he undoubtedly would desire to be returned to Congress the second term &c and he readily acknowledged the force of it and said I need have no fear of his asking for my removal. I however much prefer to fortify myself .against all he might do against me. I shall tomorrow <hr /> forward to the Post Master Gen my remonstrance which the names of mine tenths of our business men of the city particularly designating their vocation opposite their names written by themselves & asking that it be placed on file at the department for future reference. I shall also send some letters of commendation and in addition to this, I think the matter would be made doubly sure if you would write a letter to Gov Yates asking him to make a personal call upon the President, and secure my appointment for another term, and get a confirmation of it at the extra call of the Senate. This would end the matter at once Gov Yates is fully aware that I held Jas H. Martin, our Rep "level" to vote for him for U.S. Senator and I doubt not would cheerfully do all he could for me. Pitt Kellogg knows what I have stated to be true about Martin and could so state to the Gov. I regret exceedingly to give you so much trouble and annoyance on my account and I hope you will pardon me for it but you know I am both ambitious and nervous and don't want to be outdone by Harding. I know he was treacherous to Gov Gates, and I have every reason to believe he will be to me. He is playing janus faced all over the district <hr /> and if ever he should again offer for re-election he will find "pardon" a hard road to travel. His course alone towards Gov Gates has given him condemnation all over the district. But for his recommending the "elective " mode of choosing a Post Master in this place, I would have had no trouble. It was said to me last fall that he promised some of the "rank & file" of the "abolitionist" that he would have me turned out of the P.O & I charged it upon him at the time but he strongly denied it. I now believe he said it. But enough of this. Whatever seems best in your judgment to be done in the premises- please do-, and whatever the result may be I will therewith be content. As ever truly your friend W.H. Pierce Hon N. Kellogg <hr /> Dear Yates Read this and if you can help Pierce and beat Harding - Pierce is a good fellow Harding is a "cadd" <pre> Kellogg </pre> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 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 William H. Pierce to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511870 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With W. H. Pierce letter 2/8/65 W H Pierce PM Monmouth Illinois Feb 26th /65 Dear Judge Harding leaves to morrow morning for Washington armed with the, "Poll. Books" of election for P. M. designing (as I am informed) to make a personal call upon the President and ask him to receive that as expressing of the will of our people in reference to their choice and to appoint Turnbull at the end of my four years. This is claimed to be magnanimous on his part not to disturb me until July In their public meeting. Glenn "engineered and drew up & had preface, a set of "Resolutions" one of which was that the time would soon arrive at which a Post Master was to be appointed in the old "democratic doctrine" of "rotation in office" we the citizens recommend that an election be held on the 11th was to vote for a suitable person to be recommended to the President for appointment &c. Now I suggested to Harding that he would make a bad record for himself if the advocated the "rotation" policy as he undoubtedly would desire to be returned to Congress the second term &c and he readily acknowledged the force of it and said I need have no fear of his asking for my removal. I however much prefer to fortify myself .against all he might do against me. I shall tomorrow <hr /> forward to the Post Master Gen my remonstrance which the names of mine tenths of our business men of the city particularly designating their vocation opposite their names written by themselves & asking that it be placed on file at the department for future reference. I shall also send some letters of commendation and in addition to this, I think the matter would be made doubly sure if you would write a letter to Gov Yates asking him to make a personal call upon the President, and secure my appointment for another term, and get a confirmation of it at the extra call of the Senate. This would end the matter at once Gov Yates is fully aware that I held Jas H. Martin, our Rep "level" to vote for him for U.S. Senator and I doubt not would cheerfully do all he could for me. Pitt Kellogg knows what I have stated to be true about Martin and could so state to the Gov. I regret exceedingly to give you so much trouble and annoyance on my account and I hope you will pardon me for it but you know I am both ambitious and nervous and don't want to be outdone by Harding. I know he was treacherous to Gov Gates, and I have every reason to believe he will be to me. He is playing janus faced all over the district <hr /> and if ever he should again offer for re-election he will find "pardon" a hard road to travel. His course alone towards Gov Gates has given him condemnation all over the district. But for his recommending the "elective " mode of choosing a Post Master in this place, I would have had no trouble. It was said to me last fall that he promised some of the "rank & file" of the "abolitionist" that he would have me turned out of the P.O & I charged it upon him at the time but he strongly denied it. I now believe he said it. But enough of this. Whatever seems best in your judgment to be done in the premises- please do-, and whatever the result may be I will therewith be content. As ever truly your friend W.H. Pierce Hon N. Kellogg <hr /> Dear Yates Read this and if you can help Pierce and beat Harding - Pierce is a good fellow Harding is a "cadd" <pre> Kellogg </pre> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9f809b1c146b66af672a93f31c9567d5.pdf 74e99e308c409aa28588ff88c387ac46 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill July 26, 1865 Hon Ricd Yates Washington D.C. D. Sir: According to Our understand ing, before You left for Washington I enclose to You several letters in regard to the U.S. attorneyship for the south Dist. of Ill. One is a copy of a letter written by Judge Thomas and sent to the President, and one a letter from Hon J.K. Dubois, to Judge Thomas, You can decide whether it is advisable to offer it or not, I never mentioned the Matter to Mr Dubois Myself. I sapposed his reason for not fully committing himself, was that he wished to be free, until he should Know the result of his friends applica tion, for a Cabin.. Appointment for him, I enclose, also, one <hr /> in this Number from Mr A.M. Gaglay of Louisville Ky. to Mr. Speed Atty. Genl. Mr. Gaglay is personally well acquainted with Mr Speed and an old friend of mine. I have not thought it necessary to extend the list, beleiving the success of my applica tion Mainly depends upon Yourself, [Even?] [I?] only send these, to give You assurance that My appointment would give satisfaction to Your friends and those of the clan at least in this part of the Dist. In sending You these pap ers Gov. I wish, to be unders tood as not asking You to place Yourself in any hostile attitude to anyone, or to <hr /> embarrass Yourself, I would prefer You would return them, without presenting them, to Me rather than do so Of course I know nothing of what is to be the policy of the Admin in regard to appointments nor do I advise. It is thought by many friends of the Admin that the 8th Cong. Dist. headed by Judge D assumes more than is admissable or becoming in these matters I do not mean to say that Our worth President recognizes any thing of the Kind. I trust I shall not be Considered a "hanger on" would prefer to withdraw My application However, I commit it to Your Care Mr W. May be was indispensable <hr /> if so he should not be a [illegible] with -- I am [illegible] very truly Your Ser. [illegible] 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 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaac L. Morrison to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511869 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill July 26, 1865 Hon Ricd Yates Washington D.C. D. Sir: According to Our understand ing, before You left for Washington I enclose to You several letters in regard to the U.S. attorneyship for the south Dist. of Ill. One is a copy of a letter written by Judge Thomas and sent to the President, and one a letter from Hon J.K. Dubois, to Judge Thomas, You can decide whether it is advisable to offer it or not, I never mentioned the Matter to Mr Dubois Myself. I sapposed his reason for not fully committing himself, was that he wished to be free, until he should Know the result of his friends applica tion, for a Cabin.. Appointment for him, I enclose, also, one <hr /> in this Number from Mr A.M. Gaglay of Louisville Ky. to Mr. Speed Atty. Genl. Mr. Gaglay is personally well acquainted with Mr Speed and an old friend of mine. I have not thought it necessary to extend the list, beleiving the success of my applica tion Mainly depends upon Yourself, [Even?] [I?] only send these, to give You assurance that My appointment would give satisfaction to Your friends and those of the clan at least in this part of the Dist. In sending You these pap ers Gov. I wish, to be unders tood as not asking You to place Yourself in any hostile attitude to anyone, or to <hr /> embarrass Yourself, I would prefer You would return them, without presenting them, to Me rather than do so Of course I know nothing of what is to be the policy of the Admin in regard to appointments nor do I advise. It is thought by many friends of the Admin that the 8th Cong. Dist. headed by Judge D assumes more than is admissable or becoming in these matters I do not mean to say that Our worth President recognizes any thing of the Kind. I trust I shall not be Considered a "hanger on" would prefer to withdraw My application However, I commit it to Your Care Mr W. May be was indispensable <hr /> if so he should not be a [illegible] with -- I am [illegible] very truly Your Ser. [illegible] 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/6c1717dc6a446cf5ae89618c606a3116.pdf 9fdae371fe4a5e0d5088723fad6e796f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Marshall P. Ayers Augustus E. Ayers M. P. Ayers & Co., Bankers Jacksonville Ill., Feby, 25 1865 Hon. R. Yates Washington Dear Sir I trust that you will find it practicable to obtain the appointment of our mutual friend Isaac L. Morrison Esq. of this place to the Office of U.S. Dis. Att'y for Southern Dis this State. There is no necessity for me to say anything more to you than I have already said, for you perfectly understand my opinion of him as to fitness for the Office. I have always been very careful in recom- mending individuals for appointment to positions of trust and whilst I am very partial in my friendship to him, yet I would not desire to see him appointed unless I was confident that he will prove to be the "right man in the right place" Our worthy President will have no fears of any mistake being made by this appointment for he is competent, faithful, uncompromisingly loyal & honest, and is and has been an earnest worker in our cause. Don't fail, get him the place, and so oblige Your friend M. P. Ayers 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 Marshall P. Ayers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511868 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. Marshall P. Ayers Augustus E. Ayers M. P. Ayers & Co., Bankers Jacksonville Ill., Feby, 25 1865 Hon. R. Yates Washington Dear Sir I trust that you will find it practicable to obtain the appointment of our mutual friend Isaac L. Morrison Esq. of this place to the Office of U.S. Dis. Att'y for Southern Dis this State. There is no necessity for me to say anything more to you than I have already said, for you perfectly understand my opinion of him as to fitness for the Office. I have always been very careful in recom- mending individuals for appointment to positions of trust and whilst I am very partial in my friendship to him, yet I would not desire to see him appointed unless I was confident that he will prove to be the "right man in the right place" Our worthy President will have no fears of any mistake being made by this appointment for he is competent, faithful, uncompromisingly loyal & honest, and is and has been an earnest worker in our cause. Don't fail, get him the place, and so oblige Your friend M. P. Ayers 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/310c62033b0c05f2548dee55c4da852a.pdf 44d69b01988a09c6501fd45c26bb7c8f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill: February 25th. 1865. Hon Rich. Yates Dear Sir, I earnestly hope you will exert yourself to procure the appointment of our friend & fellow citizen I.S. Morrison Esq. to be U.S. Attorney for this District. If a change is to be made, (and I think there should be) you can bear witness for yourself, that the government could not find a more able Energetic loyal and faithful man for the office than Morrison, and his appointment would be creditable to the Administration and highly gratifying to [it's?] supporters in the District. I pray you to lose no time in commending the appointment to Mr. Lincoln, at the earliest moment - assuring him, as you can, and I hope will do, that he is one of the most enterprising and industrious gentlemen of our Bar, of high honor and eminent success. Yours very truly Ja. Berdan 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 James Berdan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511867 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill: February 25th. 1865. Hon Rich. Yates Dear Sir, I earnestly hope you will exert yourself to procure the appointment of our friend & fellow citizen I.S. Morrison Esq. to be U.S. Attorney for this District. If a change is to be made, (and I think there should be) you can bear witness for yourself, that the government could not find a more able Energetic loyal and faithful man for the office than Morrison, and his appointment would be creditable to the Administration and highly gratifying to [it's?] supporters in the District. I pray you to lose no time in commending the appointment to Mr. Lincoln, at the earliest moment - assuring him, as you can, and I hope will do, that he is one of the most enterprising and industrious gentlemen of our Bar, of high honor and eminent success. Yours very truly Ja. Berdan 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/124f1ff1a220c2110471e9edecfb91bf.pdf b970444c01838b335b306db4ae05afe1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Versailles Brown County Ill Feby 24th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Washington D. C. Sir Some days since I wrote you in regard to procuring me (from the highest authorities) a permit to trade for cotton in the rebel states, and (if possible) one that is transferable to the second party. I still [ergo?] any claim for I have done as much for the union cause as any person in he state, according to my ability & means. I want the Permit in order as you are aware, to make money, & I can do it with (or off of) some of those cotton brokers. By you spending one hour with the authorities, you can get a permit, if it can be procured. If one cant be got that is transferable, get the best one you can, & in the meantime look out for a vacancy in the Land Office. Please answer Very Respfly, J. F. Chenoweth 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 J. F. Chenoweth to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511866 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. Versailles Brown County Ill Feby 24th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Washington D. C. Sir Some days since I wrote you in regard to procuring me (from the highest authorities) a permit to trade for cotton in the rebel states, and (if possible) one that is transferable to the second party. I still [ergo?] any claim for I have done as much for the union cause as any person in he state, according to my ability & means. I want the Permit in order as you are aware, to make money, & I can do it with (or off of) some of those cotton brokers. By you spending one hour with the authorities, you can get a permit, if it can be procured. If one cant be got that is transferable, get the best one you can, & in the meantime look out for a vacancy in the Land Office. Please answer Very Respfly, J. F. Chenoweth 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/043f184512a72f63b22323741d95db8e.pdf 92a9976b921b1318fafb3e0925e7ca04 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 2/25/65 His Ex. Abraham Lincoln President U.S. Dr Sir Isaac L Morrison Esq of Jacksonville Illinois, whom you know is an applicant for the Office of United States District Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois To what extent, if any, the principle of rotation in office will be adopted by you, I have heard no intimation, no do I presume to advise. But should the principle referred to be deemed properly applicable to the office referred to, it seems to me that no person can have a better claim to the succession than Mr Morrison. He <hr /> is justly regarded as a most excellent lawyer, and as a gentleman, possessing those qualities which render him fit for a position so responsible. Mr M. has acted cordially with the Republican party since 1856 and during the last canvass has been very active. Mr M. is a Kentuckian of Whig antecedents--and as one among the few of that class who have been faithful to the right and does certainly on this account deserve some consideration. Trusting you may find it agreable to your sense of right & your inclinations to regard with some favour <hr /> the application of Mr Morrison I am very truly your obt svt & friend H. E. Dummer Jacksonville Ill. Feby 25, 1865 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 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 H. E. Dummer to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511865 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. 2/25/65 His Ex. Abraham Lincoln President U.S. Dr Sir Isaac L Morrison Esq of Jacksonville Illinois, whom you know is an applicant for the Office of United States District Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois To what extent, if any, the principle of rotation in office will be adopted by you, I have heard no intimation, no do I presume to advise. But should the principle referred to be deemed properly applicable to the office referred to, it seems to me that no person can have a better claim to the succession than Mr Morrison. He <hr /> is justly regarded as a most excellent lawyer, and as a gentleman, possessing those qualities which render him fit for a position so responsible. Mr M. has acted cordially with the Republican party since 1856 and during the last canvass has been very active. Mr M. is a Kentuckian of Whig antecedents--and as one among the few of that class who have been faithful to the right and does certainly on this account deserve some consideration. Trusting you may find it agreable to your sense of right & your inclinations to regard with some favour <hr /> the application of Mr Morrison I am very truly your obt svt & friend H. E. Dummer Jacksonville Ill. Feby 25, 1865 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/28210a20c0ee42411fab18142fa27bc0.pdf 58de07b010427be66f786d91241141f4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters 113th Ill. Vol. Infty. Memphis Tenn Feby. 23rd 1865 Hon. Rich'd Yates U.S. Senator Washington D.C. Sir, I see by the papers that the President has called together the Senate, to confirm his appointments & advise in regard to his new cabinet I suppose. Allow me the privilege of naming a few things which as a citizen of Illinois and a Soldier of the Union I feel a deep interest in, viz: Canada under foreign rule is (and will in future be more so) a great barrier in the natural outlet between the Great West and the Atlantic & between our farmers and our market: and as such stands in the way of our national prosperity. We must have Canada either by fighting or by diplomacy. Please keep that in view when you confirm a Secretary of State. If Mr. Seward is smart enough to secure by diplomacy or in case of failure in that, brave enough to fight for it, he is the man for the West and for the <hr /> place. If not some one else should be placed there. Again, the Army of Freedom & of the Union, are not going to rest content with merely putting down this rebellion and in extirpating slavery. The question of races must also have a sure foundation for a peaceful solution as between us and the blacks. And for that reason we must have a place easily & cheaply accessable for African Colonization in future years should we find that the best interests (which some now think) of both races will demand by vote, their separation from each other. Mexico offers to us such a place having all the requisites viz ease of access, proper climate, soil & productions, and greater than all a homoginious race to the African or negro. Besides, our National honor and credit abroad demand of us that we should send Mr. Maxmillian out of that country with a huge flea in his ear, just as soon as we get our present job off our <hr /> hands. We will have to do this by fighting and so we want the proper man for Sec of War. Our disiplined colored soldiers aided by a few thousand white troops and our navy would do that in our campaign and thus the Mexicans having been saved from French and Austrian despotism, would welcome to her soil the wives & sisters &c of the soldiers of the Army who had done the job. And we should have a natural and easy solution to the question of races. The blacks would go willingly, where they could enjoy the greatest freedom & equality should the future prove it to be for their interest so to do. Pardon me Governor for this lengthy letter, but debarred as I have been for these past years from mingling in civil life with my political friends, I have no other way of expressing my views except to my friends in a limited correspondence. But all this subject I <hr /> trust has already been thoroughly canvassed in your own mind. Hoping that the councils of your honorable body with the President may be the [news?] of giving us sound & brave advisors in the Cabinet of our revered & worthy chief Magistrate In am Senator Very Respectfully Your Obt. Svnt. Geo. R. Clark <hr /> George R. Clark Chicago 11eth Ills Memphis Feb 1865. On Canada Races, Colonization &c 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 George R. Clark to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511864 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters 113th Ill. Vol. Infty. Memphis Tenn Feby. 23rd 1865 Hon. Rich'd Yates U.S. Senator Washington D.C. Sir, I see by the papers that the President has called together the Senate, to confirm his appointments & advise in regard to his new cabinet I suppose. Allow me the privilege of naming a few things which as a citizen of Illinois and a Soldier of the Union I feel a deep interest in, viz: Canada under foreign rule is (and will in future be more so) a great barrier in the natural outlet between the Great West and the Atlantic & between our farmers and our market: and as such stands in the way of our national prosperity. We must have Canada either by fighting or by diplomacy. Please keep that in view when you confirm a Secretary of State. If Mr. Seward is smart enough to secure by diplomacy or in case of failure in that, brave enough to fight for it, he is the man for the West and for the <hr /> place. If not some one else should be placed there. Again, the Army of Freedom & of the Union, are not going to rest content with merely putting down this rebellion and in extirpating slavery. The question of races must also have a sure foundation for a peaceful solution as between us and the blacks. And for that reason we must have a place easily & cheaply accessable for African Colonization in future years should we find that the best interests (which some now think) of both races will demand by vote, their separation from each other. Mexico offers to us such a place having all the requisites viz ease of access, proper climate, soil & productions, and greater than all a homoginious race to the African or negro. Besides, our National honor and credit abroad demand of us that we should send Mr. Maxmillian out of that country with a huge flea in his ear, just as soon as we get our present job off our <hr /> hands. We will have to do this by fighting and so we want the proper man for Sec of War. Our disiplined colored soldiers aided by a few thousand white troops and our navy would do that in our campaign and thus the Mexicans having been saved from French and Austrian despotism, would welcome to her soil the wives & sisters &c of the soldiers of the Army who had done the job. And we should have a natural and easy solution to the question of races. The blacks would go willingly, where they could enjoy the greatest freedom & equality should the future prove it to be for their interest so to do. Pardon me Governor for this lengthy letter, but debarred as I have been for these past years from mingling in civil life with my political friends, I have no other way of expressing my views except to my friends in a limited correspondence. But all this subject I <hr /> trust has already been thoroughly canvassed in your own mind. Hoping that the councils of your honorable body with the President may be the [news?] of giving us sound & brave advisors in the Cabinet of our revered & worthy chief Magistrate In am Senator Very Respectfully Your Obt. Svnt. Geo. R. Clark <hr /> George R. Clark Chicago 11eth Ills Memphis Feb 1865. On Canada Races, Colonization &c 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/a7915507d9ff9ede714c7164b4029791.pdf 3f34ebc127e4be407e64bb8da4137062 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Transcribers Note: First page is missing Lieut Col J.E. Callaway 21st Ills Vols Huntsville Alabama Feb 23 1865 Answered March 11/65 Loomis Sec'y <hr /> Succeeds Wm A. Richardson in the Senate. I know that the brave boys in the fields will in the fullness of their great hearts most devoutly give thanks to the Most High on that auspicious day. But your time is valuable & I will not afflict you "with much speaking". I hope you will pardon my temerity Governor in taking the liberty of asking your kind intercession in behalf of the gallant old regiment I have the honor to command. It will be an act of justice to the regiment once led by the illustrious old hero U.S. Grant & a favor to many of your best friends if you will have the goodness to see Sect'y Stanton, or Mar Genl Fry or whoever else has charge of the matter & ascertain if this regiment is to have any recruits assigned to it. Applications have been made & several letters written but with what success I am unable to say. We have not received a single recruit assigned us nor any information that there would be. <hr /> Please do all in your power to have if possible 800 recruits assigned us. We have now an aggregate of 210 present and absent as shown by my morning report - there being just 115 present for duty, the rest being on detached service, absent, wounded & etc. Such is the command of a Lieut. Col who has seen within three months of four years of active service & has had the appointment of Colonel more than a year by the grace and justice of your Excellency's favor - however upon the recommendation of my superior officers. Governor I will most highly appreciate anything you can do to favor us and I would be most happy to hear from you when you have sufficient leisure. Allow me to subscribe myself with the highest consideration of respect. Your friend and obt servant J.E. Callaway Lieut Col 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 J. E. Callaway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511863 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. Transcribers Note: First page is missing Lieut Col J.E. Callaway 21st Ills Vols Huntsville Alabama Feb 23 1865 Answered March 11/65 Loomis Sec'y <hr /> Succeeds Wm A. Richardson in the Senate. I know that the brave boys in the fields will in the fullness of their great hearts most devoutly give thanks to the Most High on that auspicious day. But your time is valuable & I will not afflict you "with much speaking". I hope you will pardon my temerity Governor in taking the liberty of asking your kind intercession in behalf of the gallant old regiment I have the honor to command. It will be an act of justice to the regiment once led by the illustrious old hero U.S. Grant & a favor to many of your best friends if you will have the goodness to see Sect'y Stanton, or Mar Genl Fry or whoever else has charge of the matter & ascertain if this regiment is to have any recruits assigned to it. Applications have been made & several letters written but with what success I am unable to say. We have not received a single recruit assigned us nor any information that there would be. <hr /> Please do all in your power to have if possible 800 recruits assigned us. We have now an aggregate of 210 present and absent as shown by my morning report - there being just 115 present for duty, the rest being on detached service, absent, wounded & etc. Such is the command of a Lieut. Col who has seen within three months of four years of active service & has had the appointment of Colonel more than a year by the grace and justice of your Excellency's favor - however upon the recommendation of my superior officers. Governor I will most highly appreciate anything you can do to favor us and I would be most happy to hear from you when you have sufficient leisure. Allow me to subscribe myself with the highest consideration of respect. Your friend and obt servant J.E. Callaway Lieut Col 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/9563aa033fd804857b69533591ad9761.pdf d04e9f7d411f805895847d147dadd43a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters District of Illinois, Springfield, Ill, Feb'y 22nd 1865. Hon. Rich. Yates Washington D.C. Dear Gov. In addition to the annual celebration of this the birth day of the immortal Washington by direction of the Secy. of War a National Salute was fired in honor of the reinstatement of our national colors upon the battlements of "Fort Sumpter". The inhabitants of our patriotic Capitol were almost wild with enthusiasm. Colors every where flying, bands playing, and artillery soaring, all proclaiming the gallant deeds of our conquering army, as it progresses towards the complete restoration of all that the truly loyal heart holds dear. Charleston: the foul nest of treason, the very beginning of all our <hr /> sorrows is at last ours. God grant that as treason found in that acursed city - [its?] [cradle?] it may too, then find its eternal tomb "buried forever from our sight" all honor to the gallant Grant and Sherman! Since your departure [but?] little of interest has transpired. recruiting has slackened but little and there is every prospect that we will be able to fill our quota with but little trouble. the news from Sherman will accelerate matters greatly - all are buoyant with hope that the "end is near ". I have as yet failed to hear whether my leave and permission to visit Washington has been favorably acted upon. I hope you will not forget the interview had with you prior to your departure and your promise to see Mr. Lincoln personally in regard to the matter -- I see by todays papers that McArthur has been breveted a Maj. Gen. I am the last of Fort Donelson pro- motions without brevet rank - wont the President treat me as he has the balance & hoping to hear from you immediately - with the deepest gratitude for the past I am your devoted servant Cook <hr /> Brig Genl. John Cook Springfield Feb 22 -65 Wishes to know if application for leave to visit Washington has been granted - also Desires rank Brevet: Maj Genl <hr /> Gen. Jno. Cook wants Brevet Maj. General 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 John Cook to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511862 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters District of Illinois, Springfield, Ill, Feb'y 22nd 1865. Hon. Rich. Yates Washington D.C. Dear Gov. In addition to the annual celebration of this the birth day of the immortal Washington by direction of the Secy. of War a National Salute was fired in honor of the reinstatement of our national colors upon the battlements of "Fort Sumpter". The inhabitants of our patriotic Capitol were almost wild with enthusiasm. Colors every where flying, bands playing, and artillery soaring, all proclaiming the gallant deeds of our conquering army, as it progresses towards the complete restoration of all that the truly loyal heart holds dear. Charleston: the foul nest of treason, the very beginning of all our <hr /> sorrows is at last ours. God grant that as treason found in that acursed city - [its?] [cradle?] it may too, then find its eternal tomb "buried forever from our sight" all honor to the gallant Grant and Sherman! Since your departure [but?] little of interest has transpired. recruiting has slackened but little and there is every prospect that we will be able to fill our quota with but little trouble. the news from Sherman will accelerate matters greatly - all are buoyant with hope that the "end is near ". I have as yet failed to hear whether my leave and permission to visit Washington has been favorably acted upon. I hope you will not forget the interview had with you prior to your departure and your promise to see Mr. Lincoln personally in regard to the matter -- I see by todays papers that McArthur has been breveted a Maj. Gen. I am the last of Fort Donelson pro- motions without brevet rank - wont the President treat me as he has the balance & hoping to hear from you immediately - with the deepest gratitude for the past I am your devoted servant Cook <hr /> Brig Genl. John Cook Springfield Feb 22 -65 Wishes to know if application for leave to visit Washington has been granted - also Desires rank Brevet: Maj Genl <hr /> Gen. Jno. Cook wants Brevet Maj. General 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/fa9a1c32a6a45db409d98e51ef496e7c.pdf 7969b8b63cc20276b0ec97dd29ebb45a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Illinois February 22nd 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir, I fear that you will think me a little singular in not having spoken to you personally about a matter that greatly concerns me and my humble hopes. I refrained from doing so because I knew you had been greatly annoyed by many, in importuning your kind offices for them without regarding whether you did yourself justice or not. I therefore abstained from troubling you about myself, hoping that when the Senatorial Contest was over I might find you disengaged a few minutes. So when you came home, I intended to come and lay my case before you, but then I felt that you came home to get rest from the strife for office, and did not think it proper to intrude upon you. Besides Mr. Cassell told me he had laid the whole case before you and that you approved his wishes about my reappointment and that I need not feel anxious about it. Nevertheless I cannot but feel that courtesy <hr /> demands that I should not take for granted all that I wish. Such reticence on my part would seem like I waited for you to make the advance to me. You know Governor better than I can tell on paper whether I am true to you and your fortunes or not, and I can illustrate it no better than in repeating what I told Mr. Cassell to say to you, "That if you can secure my reappointment all that I can do or be is at your disposal, and if you can better advance the great interests committed to you by getting some one else appointed, I shall certainly not object or complain," I take this view of it because I am of but small account as compared what you have already attained; still less with what your friends hope you will be, and I claim to be a true but very humble friend of yours. I earnestly hope I have not intruded upon your time or patience in this, and shall anxiously wait for a good word from you. Pardon me for this very long and badly written letter Respectfully Your obt servt J D Strong 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 J. D. Strong to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511861 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Illinois February 22nd 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir, I fear that you will think me a little singular in not having spoken to you personally about a matter that greatly concerns me and my humble hopes. I refrained from doing so because I knew you had been greatly annoyed by many, in importuning your kind offices for them without regarding whether you did yourself justice or not. I therefore abstained from troubling you about myself, hoping that when the Senatorial Contest was over I might find you disengaged a few minutes. So when you came home, I intended to come and lay my case before you, but then I felt that you came home to get rest from the strife for office, and did not think it proper to intrude upon you. Besides Mr. Cassell told me he had laid the whole case before you and that you approved his wishes about my reappointment and that I need not feel anxious about it. Nevertheless I cannot but feel that courtesy <hr /> demands that I should not take for granted all that I wish. Such reticence on my part would seem like I waited for you to make the advance to me. You know Governor better than I can tell on paper whether I am true to you and your fortunes or not, and I can illustrate it no better than in repeating what I told Mr. Cassell to say to you, "That if you can secure my reappointment all that I can do or be is at your disposal, and if you can better advance the great interests committed to you by getting some one else appointed, I shall certainly not object or complain," I take this view of it because I am of but small account as compared what you have already attained; still less with what your friends hope you will be, and I claim to be a true but very humble friend of yours. I earnestly hope I have not intruded upon your time or patience in this, and shall anxiously wait for a good word from you. Pardon me for this very long and badly written letter Respectfully Your obt servt J D Strong 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/64f82e1bdbf834fce553300a4c8d8479.pdf db0eea53361ae62504b464a35989087e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of United States Attorney For the Southern District of Illinois Springfield Feb 21 1865 Col John S Loomis Dear Sir Enclosed I send you a letter from Judge Terry of Danville. I am told that Gov Yates through you has the matter in charge to which the letter refers=Judge Terry is a very worthy gentleman and needs whatever is coming to him. Your attention to this case is respectfully [requested?] [Yours?] L. Weldon <hr /> Springfield Mch 1 65 Hon Lawrence Weldon Springfield Ills Dear Sir: Your letter of 21st Feb covering letter from Judge Terry (which is herewith returned) came to my room during my absence from the City- Returned yesterday-Judge Terry' account I have made out and deposited with the auditor-This account No 44-of claims to be paid out of 50,000 aftr bill passed 25 Feb 65. There is due Judge T. $195.60/100. [ineligible] for the amount can be obtained of [ineligible][ineligible]at any time. Very Respectfully (signed) John L. Loomis 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 L. Weldon to John S. Loomis Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511860 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of United States Attorney For the Southern District of Illinois Springfield Feb 21 1865 Col John S Loomis Dear Sir Enclosed I send you a letter from Judge Terry of Danville. I am told that Gov Yates through you has the matter in charge to which the letter refers=Judge Terry is a very worthy gentleman and needs whatever is coming to him. Your attention to this case is respectfully [requested?] [Yours?] L. Weldon <hr /> Springfield Mch 1 65 Hon Lawrence Weldon Springfield Ills Dear Sir: Your letter of 21st Feb covering letter from Judge Terry (which is herewith returned) came to my room during my absence from the City- Returned yesterday-Judge Terry' account I have made out and deposited with the auditor-This account No 44-of claims to be paid out of 50,000 aftr bill passed 25 Feb 65. There is due Judge T. $195.60/100. [ineligible] for the amount can be obtained of [ineligible][ineligible]at any time. Very Respectfully (signed) John S. Loomis 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/acf6b255d141f5e58f43a460e216a8ab.pdf aa430a932493ba8bbfa4e634502a29e0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Charles Anderson Letter 2/27/65 Columbus, Ohio, Feb.21st, 1865 So his Excellency, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States: The Undersigned, Members of the Senate and House of House of Representatives of the State Ohio, fearing that the claims of the West may be overlooked in the appointment of Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers "illegible", beg leave to present the Lietenant Governor of Ohio "illegible" Charles Anderson as genttleman, eminently fitted and peculiarly gratified to represent the United States,at one of the courts of Europe, and as One who by his dev-vices in the field, and labors in the stump, has earned some such recognition, at the hands of the Administration. Members of the Senate. Lewis B. Gunckel J.M. Couwell M K Mackenzie HS "illegible" "illegible" Stanton Members of the House. John " Gallogly J "illegible" Rolinson A DaKibbee "illgible, signature" <hr /> Members of the Senate S. H"illegible" J "illegible signature" F "illegible signature" James "illegible signature" M F Curtis. J C Jamison J F Wilson James Loudoro Jan R. Stanbery J.L. Pattaro A.P Howard E "illegible signature" Joseph "illegible" Devin M. P. H "illegible signature" A.G.Mcbrivney [uncertain] member of the house Peter Aclaruz [uncertain] L.L. Morehonac J.C. Thompson Oliver Keyses John John[uncertain] S. W Clarse Smith Lyon Members of the House. C.H. Babcocke R.D. Harrison C B Sockwood J.M. Randall S.R. Watson "illegible signature" O.D "illegible" ough A Everett "illegible signature" Joseph Bradbury Abr"illegible" Kellogg John M. Cochman W.D. Sindsley "illegible signature" E Gloven "illegible" "illegible signature" "illgible" White J H Sieg Janon P[uncertain] G. W. Cacey N H Hispon L H Long Coul[uncertain] Davenport <hr /> Pa[uncertain] Fallir [uncertain] Jas Scott Josiah Kirby Joseph Herrede [uncertain] Elijah Little Joseph Heyderz[uncertain] John Brinkerhoff "illegible" "illegible" Wood Henry Brachmanaun "illegible" H Fence WM Deford Esp"illegible" Bidwell P. P "illegible" Solomon [uncertain] Lind S.S. "illegible" William Stanton Robert Millers J Hasson "illegible" Edward Tiffany James Griffin [uncertain] Oclavuis Nat[uncertain] Job L. Stevenson P. Adlew <hr /> Dear Charles Anderson Lt Gov Ohio On the state of the Country congratulates you on your election to the U.S. Senate Encloses Recommendation to the Resident signed by the members of the Ohio Legislature, asking a "illegible" appointment for hire 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 Lewis B. Gunckel and others to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511859 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 Charles Anderson Letter 2/27/65 Columbus, Ohio, Feb.21st, 1865 So his Excellency, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States: The Undersigned, Members of the Senate and House of House of Representatives of the State Ohio, fearing that the claims of the West may be overlooked in the appointment of Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers "illegible", beg leave to present the Lietenant Governor of Ohio "illegible" Charles Anderson as genttleman, eminently fitted and peculiarly gratified to represent the United States,at one of the courts of Europe, and as One who by his dev-vices in the field, and labors in the stump, has earned some such recognition, at the hands of the Administration. Members of the Senate. Lewis B. Gunckel J.M. Couwell M K Mackenzie HS "illegible" "illegible" Stanton Members of the House. John " Gallogly J "illegible" Rolinson A DaKibbee "illgible, signature" <hr /> Members of the Senate S. H"illegible" J "illegible signature" F "illegible signature" James "illegible signature" M F Curtis. J C Jamison J F Wilson James Loudoro Jan R. Stanbery J.L. Pattaro A.P Howard E "illegible signature" Joseph "illegible" Devin M. P. H "illegible signature" A.G.Mcbrivney [uncertain] member of the house Peter Aclaruz [uncertain] L.L. Morehonac J.C. Thompson Oliver Keyses John John[uncertain] S. W Clarse Smith Lyon Members of the House. C.H. Babcocke R.D. Harrison C B Sockwood J.M. Randall S.R. Watson "illegible signature" O.D "illegible" ough A Everett "illegible signature" Joseph Bradbury Abr"illegible" Kellogg John M. Cochman W.D. Sindsley "illegible signature" E Gloven "illegible" "illegible signature" "illgible" White J H Sieg Janon P[uncertain] G. W. Cacey N H Hispon L H Long Coul[uncertain] Davenport <hr /> Pa[uncertain] Fallir [uncertain] Jas Scott Josiah Kirby Joseph Herrede [uncertain] Elijah Little Joseph Heyderz[uncertain] John Brinkerhoff "illegible" "illegible" Wood Henry Brachmanaun "illegible" H Fence WM Deford Esp"illegible" Bidwell P. P "illegible" Solomon [uncertain] Lind S.S. "illegible" William Stanton Robert Millers J Hasson "illegible" Edward Tiffany James Griffin [uncertain] Oclavuis Nat[uncertain] Job L. Stevenson P. Adlew <hr /> Dear Charles Anderson Lt Gov Ohio On the state of the Country congratulates you on your election to the U.S. Senate Encloses Recommendation to the Resident signed by the members of the Ohio Legislature, asking a "illegible" appointment for hire 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/bce66308ddf3ea404921da419badf65d.pdf e267caf87134393e6a8e161736a02747 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Ill Feb 20. 1865 His Excellency A Lincoln, Dear Sir Mr James [Allison?] Jr. desires to be re-appoi nted Post-Master in this City. He has made a first-rate officer and I feel sure that a large majority of our citizens wish him continued in office Mr Allison is one of the most efficient and active of your personal friends, and also of the cause of the country. Very Respectfully Your friend W H. Hanna 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 W. H. Hanna to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511858 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. Bloomington Ill Feb 20. 1865 His Excellency A Lincoln, Dear Sir Mr James [Allison?] Jr. desires to be re-appoi nted Post-Master in this City. He has made a first-rate officer and I feel sure that a large majority of our citizens wish him continued in office Mr Allison is one of the most efficient and active of your personal friends, and also of the cause of the country. Very Respectfully Your friend W H. Hanna 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/414532f8c9fb5c41915e112265dc51c5.pdf 30885b7bb1fca886093d8077882461fd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Feb the 18th 1865 Pleas sir send me a package of flower seeds of all variety If you pleas and oblige me Pleas direct to Miss Mary E Hubbs New Hartford Pike Co Ill <hr /> Miss Mary E Hubbs New Hartford Pike Co Ill Wants flower seeds. Porter - enter her name - I put opposite her name (Seeds) 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 Mary E. Hubbs to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511857 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. Feb the 18th 1865 Pleas sir send me a package of flower seeds of all variety If you pleas and oblige me Pleas direct to Miss Mary E Hubbs New Hartford Pike Co Ill <hr /> Miss Mary E Hubbs New Hartford Pike Co Ill Wants flower seeds. Porter - enter her name - I put opposite her name (Seeds) 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/63a40f348c027e0c747ea0e5437ae83b.pdf 353706ebe14441508d4a444c5be145b6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galesburg Ill Feby 16 1865 Dear Governor Enclosed please to find a letter which I have written addressed to Genl Meigs asking him to assign my broth- er as Deput QM at Chicago He stands high in the QM dept So high that Gen Allen Chief QM for the West at Louisville has recommended it to Gen Meigs & if Gen A could do as he wished he would be assigned at once. Gov Oglesby & Uncle Jesse have both made the reccom- mendation as has also Judge E. Trum- ball-You can rely upon it that he is all right. Gen Allen him- self wants it done-Will you do me the favor of signing the enclosed letter to Gen Meigs & of for warding it to him. Respectfully your friend Clark E Carr <hr /> Col. Clark E. Carr Galesburg Feb 16 '65 ansd Forward the letter to Meigs Feby [date?] 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 Clark and Carr to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511856 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galesburg Ill Feby 16 1865 Dear Governor Enclosed please to find a letter which I have written addressed to Genl Meigs asking him to assign my broth- er as Deput QM at Chicago He stands high in the QM dept So high that Gen Allen Chief QM for the West at Louisville has recommended it to Gen Meigs & if Gen A could do as he wished he would be assigned at once. Gov Oglesby & Uncle Jesse have both made the reccom- mendation as has also Judge E. Trum- ball-You can rely upon it that he is all right. Gen Allen him- self wants it done-Will you do me the favor of signing the enclosed letter to Gen Meigs & of for warding it to him. Respectfully your friend Clark E Carr <hr /> Col. Clark E. Carr Galesburg Feb 16 '65 ansd Forward the letter to Meigs Feby [date?] 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/1bec7bb9479693f19720b5d2c14affa5.pdf c9f45910720a4555e709baf9a56b7516 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Memphis Feby 16th 1865 Governor Yates Dear Sir: I would call your attention to a rumor from the South, which is looked upon here as a fact -- that Mobile has been evacuated. If such is the case, a U.S. Marshal, & Treas Agents, will be appoi nted at once, either would suit me. I cannot [hear?] that our Legislature has done any thing for the Ills Soldiers in Hospital, and I look upon my agency here as supreflurous, from the fact, that I have neither money, or supplies, and I would like to be actively engaged If you have time to write a few lines, I shall be glad to hear from you. Very truly yours T. P. Robb <hr /> T. P. Robb Marshall or Treasury Agent at Mobile 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 T. P. Robb to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511855 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. Memphis Feby 16th 1865 Governor Yates Dear Sir: I would call your attention to a rumor from the South, which is looked upon here as a fact -- that Mobile has been evacuated. If such is the case, a U.S. Marshal, & Treas Agents, will be appoi nted at once, either would suit me. I cannot [hear?] that our Legislature has done any thing for the Ills Soldiers in Hospital, and I look upon my agency here as supreflurous, from the fact, that I have neither money, or supplies, and I would like to be actively engaged If you have time to write a few lines, I shall be glad to hear from you. Very truly yours T. P. Robb <hr /> T. P. Robb Marshall or Treasury Agent at Mobile 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/9cf5a5c5179fc39c262c4b57e27357d6.pdf c9345dc614613ec8cb82b447559bb5e9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Richard Yates letter 1/18/65 (with this letter also petition from friends recommending G. P. Smith 12/1/64; also endorsement from R. J. Oglesby 1/23/65. Jacksonville, Ill. Feb. 15th 1865 Hon R. Yates:- My Dear Sir.- Enclosed please find the recommendations refered to in our last interview. I am led to believe that the President has not yet approved the appointment made by the Secretary of the Treasury, of Collector of Customs for Port Townsend, W. T., or that the Senate has failed to confirm. Should this be the case, there may still be an opening in the Collectorship, and it might be secured for me. If not, I leave it with you to do the best for me you can. Chief Justice Chase, and Wm. H. Wallace, Delegate from Idaho, and Hon. E.C. Ingersall, will cheerfully cooperate with you. Be pleased to accept my kindest regards, and believe me most respectfully, &c G. P. Smith 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 G. P. Smith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511854 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 Richard Yates letter 1/18/65 (with this letter also petition from friends recommending G. P. Smith 12/1/64; also endorsement from R. J. Oglesby 1/23/65. Jacksonville, Ill. Feb. 15th 1865 Hon R. Yates:- My Dear Sir.- Enclosed please find the recommendations refered to in our last interview. I am led to believe that the President has not yet approved the appointment made by the Secretary of the Treasury, of Collector of Customs for Port Townsend, W. T., or that the Senate has failed to confirm. Should this be the case, there may still be an opening in the Collectorship, and it might be secured for me. If not, I leave it with you to do the best for me you can. Chief Justice Chase, and Wm. H. Wallace, Delegate from Idaho, and Hon. E.C. Ingersall, will cheerfully cooperate with you. Be pleased to accept my kindest regards, and believe me most respectfully, &c G. P. Smith 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/612fd538ba0eb1b4bde122e195426be1.pdf 46663b3be6f13bab7aaa4c1792b12748 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Vicksburg, Miss Feby 13th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Springfield, Ills Dr Sir I would most respectfully request your kind office in favor of the promotion and appointment of Lt. John N. McMillan of my regiment. I would like to have him appointed an assistant Commissary of subsistence with the rank of Capt. - Lt. McMillan is a 1st Lt in my regiment, he is a good and worthy officer and an intelligent and honest man Has a good education fitting him for any position requiring intelligence in business. Lt. McMillan is a son of the late Rev Edward McMillan formerly of Nashville - is a nephew of Neal S. Brown former Gov of Tenn - McMillan has always been an ardent Union man - so was his Father - who died near Atlanta GA last summer there for 2 yrs past had been Chaplain of [52nd?] Ills Inftry Vols. Young McMillan was living temporarily in <hr /> Lima when the rebellion commenced, and came north and went into our army and has been a gallant soldier, he inlisted as a private soldier in my regiment, was made Sergt Major of my regiment, and after the Battle of Parkers Crossroads where we fought the rebels more than 5 to one and defeated them - he was promoted to his present rank for conspicuous gallantry in that fight - And now I should be very greatly gratified if he could be promoted to the position to which I take pleasure in recommending him - I do this also for the additional reason that the Lt has to such extent been injured in health that he is not now by any means able to stand the fatigues of the march in the capacity of an infantry line officer - Governor if you can do anything for the Lt I shall be in lasting obligations to you for so doing - Vice President Johnson knew McMillan's Father and will give you a very satisfactory account of him while he lived in Lima & Col John Logan can speak of his most excellent character while in his regiment. I have the hon to be Gov Very respectfully your obdt servt John I. Rinaker Col 122nd Ills Infty Vols 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 John I. Rinaker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511853 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. Vicksburg, Miss Feby 13th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Springfield, Ills Dr Sir I would most respectfully request your kind office in favor of the promotion and appointment of Lt. John N. McMillan of my regiment. I would like to have him appointed an assistant Commissary of subsistence with the rank of Capt. - Lt. McMillan is a 1st Lt in my regiment, he is a good and worthy officer and an intelligent and honest man Has a good education fitting him for any position requiring intelligence in business. Lt. McMillan is a son of the late Rev Edward McMillan formerly of Nashville - is a nephew of Neal S. Brown former Gov of Tenn - McMillan has always been an ardent Union man - so was his Father - who died near Atlanta GA last summer there for 2 yrs past had been Chaplain of [52nd?] Ills Inftry Vols. Young McMillan was living temporarily in <hr /> Lima when the rebellion commenced, and came north and went into our army and has been a gallant soldier, he inlisted as a private soldier in my regiment, was made Sergt Major of my regiment, and after the Battle of Parkers Crossroads where we fought the rebels more than 5 to one and defeated them - he was promoted to his present rank for conspicuous gallantry in that fight - And now I should be very greatly gratified if he could be promoted to the position to which I take pleasure in recommending him - I do this also for the additional reason that the Lt has to such extent been injured in health that he is not now by any means able to stand the fatigues of the march in the capacity of an infantry line officer - Governor if you can do anything for the Lt I shall be in lasting obligations to you for so doing - Vice President Johnson knew McMillan's Father and will give you a very satisfactory account of him while he lived in Lima & Col John Logan can speak of his most excellent character while in his regiment. I have the hon to be Gov Very respectfully your obdt servt John I. Rinaker Col 122nd Ills Infty Vols 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/29f292c31d01daa315409758e5cd4cc0.pdf 1aab1d9bff7b6fa218f3f8883ed3f899 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. General Hospital Quincy, Ill. Feb 12, 1865. Sir: In reference to the case of John Mockler co "C" 17 N.Y. Vols. whom you ask me to transfer to a General Hospital in the State of New York, I beg leave to say that I have no au- thority to reccommend a transfer in this or any case except when ordered to do so by the Med. Director of the De- partment or other superior officer. I suggest therefore that you forward to him applications of this nature. Very respectfully, Your obdt srvt D.G. Brinton Surg. [illegible] [illegible] Hon. Richard Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Dr. Brinton military Apply & Ansd Appt & 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 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 D. G. Brinton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511852 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. General Hospital Quincy, Ill. Feb 12, 1865. Sir: In reference to the case of John Mockler co "C" 17 N.Y. Vols. whom you ask me to transfer to a General Hospital in the State of New York, I beg leave to say that I have no au- thority to reccommend a transfer in this or any case except when ordered to do so by the Med. Director of the De- partment or other superior officer. I suggest therefore that you forward to him applications of this nature. Very respectfully, Your obdt srvt D.G. Brinton Surg. [illegible] [illegible] Hon. Richard Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Dr. Brinton military Apply & Ansd Appt & 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/ec6ee68453595493a529d09f56f999cc.pdf c129dcbc243c1ad80b3712086bc8164c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Logansport, Ind Feb 10th/65 To His Excellency R. Yates, Gov of Ill. Dear Sir, May I take the liberty of requesting your autograph? If I recieve it I will deem myself [illegible] favored and be as greatly obliged. Very Respectfully Mrs. S.C. Osborn <hr /> Mrs. S. C. Osborn Autograph Logansport Ind. Feby 10/65 Wants your autograph 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 S. C. Osborn to Richard Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511851 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. Logansport, Ind Feb 10th/65 To His Excellency R. Yates, Gov of Ill. Dear Sir, May I take the liberty of requesting your autograph? If I recieve it I will deem myself [illegible] favored and be as greatly obliged. Very Respectfully Mrs. S.C. Osborn <hr /> Mrs. S. C. Osborn Autograph Logansport Ind. Feby 10/65 Wants your autograph 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/dd06fc6629cd438c7a5d6773bbd2421f.pdf e872d055c35f22fc9301c65ddd4c69ac Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cairo Ills Feby 9th 1869 To His Excellency Gov Richard Yates Springfield Ills Governor Your letter of the 7th inst to Genl Paine has been received and in his absence, as the representative of Maj Genl Halleck, I have the honor to reply. Col Cavanaugh was ordered on the 7th inst with the whole force at Shawneetown Ills to proceed without delay to Genl Grants Head Quarters on the Tennessee River. I now, for the first time, learn that the Cavalry Regiment is unarmed. Will you, at once, send it Sabres and Carbines, or Sabres and Pistols, which I understand you have at Springfield. Your application for the leave of absence for Col Cavanaugh would have been cheerfully granted, but understanding the only object of his visit to Quincy Ills was to receive some artillery which is not <hr /> wanted to accompany his Regiment. I think it best, in view of the order he has received not to let him leave his command at present. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Most Obt Svt Geo. W. Cullum Brig Genl Vols U S A Chief of Staff & Engrs <hr /> Gen G. W Cullum Cairo Feby 7 As to leave for Col Cavanaugh and arms for his regt 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 George W. Cullum to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511850 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. Cairo Ills Feby 9th 1869 To His Excellency Gov Richard Yates Springfield Ills Governor Your letter of the 7th inst to Genl Paine has been received and in his absence, as the representative of Maj Genl Halleck, I have the honor to reply. Col Cavanaugh was ordered on the 7th inst with the whole force at Shawneetown Ills to proceed without delay to Genl Grants Head Quarters on the Tennessee River. I now, for the first time, learn that the Cavalry Regiment is unarmed. Will you, at once, send it Sabres and Carbines, or Sabres and Pistols, which I understand you have at Springfield. Your application for the leave of absence for Col Cavanaugh would have been cheerfully granted, but understanding the only object of his visit to Quincy Ills was to receive some artillery which is not <hr /> wanted to accompany his Regiment. I think it best, in view of the order he has received not to let him leave his command at present. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Most Obt Svt Geo. W. Cullum Brig Genl Vols U S A Chief of Staff & Engrs <hr /> Gen G. W Cullum Cairo Feby 7 As to leave for Col Cavanaugh and arms for his regt 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