278 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4ef2faa597c18d20ee19f0f8c36d9892.pdf 25de5ac16d51e62a87911aa480ee4434 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with J.E. Callaway letter 2/23/65 Head quarters 21st Ill. Vol. Inf'y. Huntsville Ala Feb'y 9th 1865. Hon Rich Yates, Dear Sir, Your kind letter of Dec'r 18th accompanying commissions for Major Jamison & myself came to hand in good time for which please receive my sincere thanks. Allow me, though at a late date to congratulate you on your late brilliant & most signal success. Politically I was much gratified but personally I rejoiced with "exceeding great joy" Certainly no one could feel a deeper & more sincere interest & pleasure in your triumph than I did & have ever done. In regards to the suggestions of your letter I had "taken time by the forelock" & had written earnest letters to Mr. Bromwell M.C. elect, to Senator Peters of Vermillion County Malden Jones, Mr Spink of Paris & other gentlemen including the Members from Piatt & [Moultrie?]. <hr /> I received a letter from Mr Bromwell in reply a few days since. He had been absent in Indiana Since Nov. 18th attending at the bedside of his Sick wife & was therefore unable to render you any direct assistance. On the death of his most excellent wife he wrote me informing me of his [irreparable?] loss & though overwhelmed with grief he expressed much pleas- ure & gratification at your election to the Senate & made merry over the utter [rout?] & [discomfiture?] of our enemies in Illinois. I deeply sympathize with our friend in his affliction as his wife was one of the most accom- plished and amiable ladies I have ever known and Mr Bromwell I have ever valued as one of the best & noblest of men. Governor, I am exceedingly anxious to have enough Vols or Drafted men assigned to the 21st Ills in order, if possible, to fill it to the maximum or at least to the minimum. The gallant old regiment now numbers only 214 aggregate & only 128 aggregate present for duty! 44 being on detached Service & the others are absent some woun- ded other on furlough &c. Now is this not <hr /> sufficient to dishearten & may I say demoralize any officer whatever his qualifications? When I was a Captain, nearly four years ago I commanded 100 men, now as Lieut Col I com- mand 128 & this after four years hard Service & much valuable experience. Do you not think there is more probability of my becoming extin- guished than distinguished? Can you assist me in any manner in having the reg't filled? The Shameful & foolish policy of raising new reg'ts from our State (while there are fifty -- old, gallant Veteran regiments that number little if any over two hundred men each) will I fear doom us to some sort of consollidation or final extinction. I can not look upon such policy with any degree of Charity. And again the 21st seems to be the object of total neglect. The 38th Ills. with- out their knowledge have had 200 men assigned to them. Also the 36th 41st 57th 59th & others have had large numbers of men assigned them, while the 21st has not been noticed -- entirely ignored. Major Jamison, then [Comg?] & I have both made written applications to the Sect'y of war to have men assigned us. I have also written a personal <hr /> communication to Lt Genl Grant. Will you be kind enough to see our noble old hero Gov. Oglesby & together see if anything can be done for us? I would also, most earnestly ask that you will if consistent with your views, speak a favorable word with the Governor in my behalf - For that I am upon any other than [good?] terms with the Gov. for our relations are most amicable & he has no better friend than myself living in the Prairie State or that wears a blue coat. As an evidence of this, I will say, that I wrote him a letter about a year ago, while he was at Washington asking him to become a Candidate & pledging him my support for the Gubernatorial Chair & I redeemed that pledge most faithfully while at home last spring. Gov. the "peace rumors" having ended in Smokes we will doubtless have to fight it out like men, & as the war now promises to continue perhaps for years. I believe I will try and scramble a notch or two higher. If I behave myself becomingly is it not practicable? There [are?] greater [dunces?] than I am, much higher. I would not ask for or accept a position that I feared I could not fill with credit to myself & justice to the Gov't. I have had a large experience & have some creditable & flattering recommendations. I would be most happy to hear from you at your liesure & convenience. Permit me to renew the appearances of my most profound respect & to remain Your most Obt Servant J E Callaway Lieut Col &c <hr /> Lt. Col. Jas E. Callaway 21st Regt. Ill. Vols. Huntsville Ala Feb 9 1865- Regiment reduced to 214 agte Earnest appeal for assignment of more men- Regts organized later than 21 have had men assigned - theirs overlooked or forgotten--Mentions his de- sire for promotion &c. - Congrat- ulatory over Election to U.S.S. &c Wrote Sec of War urgently request ing assignment of several hundred men-- Also to Gen Oglesby re- questing him to aid &c and [D?] Callaway of what action taken with his case generally March 11 '65 Wash D C Loomis Sec. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 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 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. E. Callaway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511849 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 J.E. Callaway letter 2/23/65 Head quarters 21st Ill. Vol. Inf'y. Huntsville Ala Feb'y 9th 1865. Hon Rich Yates, Dear Sir, Your kind letter of Dec'r 18th accompanying commissions for Major Jamison & myself came to hand in good time for which please receive my sincere thanks. Allow me, though at a late date to congratulate you on your late brilliant & most signal success. Politically I was much gratified but personally I rejoiced with "exceeding great joy" Certainly no one could feel a deeper & more sincere interest & pleasure in your triumph than I did & have ever done. In regards to the suggestions of your letter I had "taken time by the forelock" & had written earnest letters to Mr. Bromwell M.C. elect, to Senator Peters of Vermillion County Malden Jones, Mr Spink of Paris & other gentlemen including the Members from Piatt & [Moultrie?]. <hr /> I received a letter from Mr Bromwell in reply a few days since. He had been absent in Indiana Since Nov. 18th attending at the bedside of his Sick wife & was therefore unable to render you any direct assistance. On the death of his most excellent wife he wrote me informing me of his [irreparable?] loss & though overwhelmed with grief he expressed much pleas- ure & gratification at your election to the Senate & made merry over the utter [rout?] & [discomfiture?] of our enemies in Illinois. I deeply sympathize with our friend in his affliction as his wife was one of the most accom- plished and amiable ladies I have ever known and Mr Bromwell I have ever valued as one of the best & noblest of men. Governor, I am exceedingly anxious to have enough Vols or Drafted men assigned to the 21st Ills in order, if possible, to fill it to the maximum or at least to the minimum. The gallant old regiment now numbers only 214 aggregate & only 128 aggregate present for duty! 44 being on detached Service & the others are absent some woun- ded other on furlough &c. Now is this not <hr /> sufficient to dishearten & may I say demoralize any officer whatever his qualifications? When I was a Captain, nearly four years ago I commanded 100 men, now as Lieut Col I com- mand 128 & this after four years hard Service & much valuable experience. Do you not think there is more probability of my becoming extin- guished than distinguished? Can you assist me in any manner in having the reg't filled? The Shameful & foolish policy of raising new reg'ts from our State (while there are fifty -- old, gallant Veteran regiments that number little if any over two hundred men each) will I fear doom us to some sort of consollidation or final extinction. I can not look upon such policy with any degree of Charity. And again the 21st seems to be the object of total neglect. The 38th Ills. with- out their knowledge have had 200 men assigned to them. Also the 36th 41st 57th 59th & others have had large numbers of men assigned them, while the 21st has not been noticed -- entirely ignored. Major Jamison, then [Comg?] & I have both made written applications to the Sect'y of war to have men assigned us. I have also written a personal <hr /> communication to Lt Genl Grant. Will you be kind enough to see our noble old hero Gov. Oglesby & together see if anything can be done for us? I would also, most earnestly ask that you will if consistent with your views, speak a favorable word with the Governor in my behalf - For that I am upon any other than [good?] terms with the Gov. for our relations are most amicable & he has no better friend than myself living in the Prairie State or that wears a blue coat. As an evidence of this, I will say, that I wrote him a letter about a year ago, while he was at Washington asking him to become a Candidate & pledging him my support for the Gubernatorial Chair & I redeemed that pledge most faithfully while at home last spring. Gov. the "peace rumors" having ended in Smokes we will doubtless have to fight it out like men, & as the war now promises to continue perhaps for years. I believe I will try and scramble a notch or two higher. If I behave myself becomingly is it not practicable? There [are?] greater [dunces?] than I am, much higher. I would not ask for or accept a position that I feared I could not fill with credit to myself & justice to the Gov't. I have had a large experience & have some creditable & flattering recommendations. I would be most happy to hear from you at your liesure & convenience. Permit me to renew the appearances of my most profound respect & to remain Your most Obt Servant J E Callaway Lieut Col &c <hr /> Lt. Col. Jas E. Callaway 21st Regt. Ill. Vols. Huntsville Ala Feb 9 1865- Regiment reduced to 214 agte Earnest appeal for assignment of more men- Regts organized later than 21 have had men assigned - theirs overlooked or forgotten--Mentions his de- sire for promotion &c. - Congrat- ulatory over Election to U.S.S. &c Wrote Sec of War urgently request ing assignment of several hundred men-- Also to Gen Oglesby re- questing him to aid &c and [D?] Callaway of what action taken with his case generally March 11 '65 Wash D C Loomis Sec. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d9619bb8618a94189b3c80149937c498.pdf facfe0939f1cfe1d8a859c23a34cf08d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Military Prison Nashville Tennefsee Feb. 9th 1865 To His Excellency Governor Yates Most Excellent Sir I have made application to our Military State Agent at this post relative to my family drawing my pay during my penal servitude here, which will be until next April. a year this application has paid no attention. And have now only to approach a higer and nobler source. Which I hope to find in you. My family need my scanty wages. having no other source from which they may derive the means of support. My family lives in Marion Williamson County Ill - they are six in number. By giving this your attention you will receive their prayers and that of Your Most Obdt. Servt Samuel Hicks Co. H 9th Ill Vol Infr <hr /> Saml. Hicks Military Apply for [& ?] Answer Ansd Mch 1st 1865 Portia 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 Samuel Hicks 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 511848 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. Military Prison Nashville Tennefsee Feb. 9th 1865 To His Excellency Governor Yates Most Excellent Sir I have made application to our Military State Agent at this post relative to my family drawing my pay during my penal servitude here, which will be until next April. a year this application has paid no attention. And have now only to approach a higer and nobler source. Which I hope to find in you. My family need my scanty wages. having no other source from which they may derive the means of support. My family lives in Marion Williamson County Ill - they are six in number. By giving this your attention you will receive their prayers and that of Your Most Obdt. Servt Samuel Hicks Co. H 9th Ill Vol Infr <hr /> Saml. Hicks Military Apply for [& ?] Answer Ansd Mch 1st 1865 Portia 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/3c55fa252a2b06d7bf0b5a1467ec300c.pdf c8654b2f3b28e6d54bcc50c632407aa7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With W. H. Pierce 2/26/65 Monmouth, Illinois Feb 8th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville Ills Dear Sir The early position I took in the contest for U.S. Senator in your favor, against the Hardings - or some other cause unknown to me - has in a manner - I fear - alienated Gen. Harding's influence in my favor for a continuance in the Post Office as Mr. Lincoln's appointee in /61. A sort of a town meeting was recently held at the Court House in which "resolutions" were passed recommending "rotation" in office and an election is to be held upon the 11th to vote for a candidate to be recommended for the Office of P.M. It is said that Harding recommended this mode to dispose of me. Now if the Administration adopts this policy it of course "plays me out" at once - but on the other hand if it should not and Mr. Lincoln should not desire to disturb his appointees where they are giving general satisfaction to the public, I think there can be but little doubt of my being continued unless Gen. H. is supreme in his dictation. <hr /> I am asked to be continued by petition by nearly every business house in the city as well as the Pastors, Lawyers, Doctors &c which will doubtless aid me if this "rotating" policy is not adopted. My petition is also numerously signed by citizens not engaged the various kinds of business including several hundred. Now my, Dear Sir, I am anxious to know if you can render me any assistance, as against Harding's dictation. I had thought that inasmuch as we had been good personal friends for over twenty years, and having helped engineer his nomination and election, at a great expense of time and money - that he would be immovable for me first and last and all the time. I have written Judge Kellogg who is now in Washington, and sent him a duplicate copy of my petition. He will do what he can for me. I should be under lasting obligations to you, if you will see Mr. Lincoln and the Post Master Gen. upon the subject upon your arrival in Washington, and use your influence in my behalf. If Mr. Lincoln adopts the Jacksonian policy of continuing his appointees "during his term of service" - all will be right with me. - but on the other hand if each Member of Congress is allowed to <hr /> to "rotate" P.M., I shall have but little hope for although Gen. H. says he will not disturb me unless the vote for a new appointee is overwhelming - yes I confess I have my fears of his word in the matter. If it is not asking too much of you will you please advise me upon return Mail what you can do in the matter. Truly yours, W H Pierce <hr /> W.H. Pierce P. Office Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William H. Pierce to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511847 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 2/26/65 Monmouth, Illinois Feb 8th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville Ills Dear Sir The early position I took in the contest for U.S. Senator in your favor, against the Hardings - or some other cause unknown to me - has in a manner - I fear - alienated Gen. Harding's influence in my favor for a continuance in the Post Office as Mr. Lincoln's appointee in /61. A sort of a town meeting was recently held at the Court House in which "resolutions" were passed recommending "rotation" in office and an election is to be held upon the 11th to vote for a candidate to be recommended for the Office of P.M. It is said that Harding recommended this mode to dispose of me. Now if the Administration adopts this policy it of course "plays me out" at once - but on the other hand if it should not and Mr. Lincoln should not desire to disturb his appointees where they are giving general satisfaction to the public, I think there can be but little doubt of my being continued unless Gen. H. is supreme in his dictation. <hr /> I am asked to be continued by petition by nearly every business house in the city as well as the Pastors, Lawyers, Doctors &c which will doubtless aid me if this "rotating" policy is not adopted. My petition is also numerously signed by citizens not engaged the various kinds of business including several hundred. Now my, Dear Sir, I am anxious to know if you can render me any assistance, as against Harding's dictation. I had thought that inasmuch as we had been good personal friends for over twenty years, and having helped engineer his nomination and election, at a great expense of time and money - that he would be immovable for me first and last and all the time. I have written Judge Kellogg who is now in Washington, and sent him a duplicate copy of my petition. He will do what he can for me. I should be under lasting obligations to you, if you will see Mr. Lincoln and the Post Master Gen. upon the subject upon your arrival in Washington, and use your influence in my behalf. If Mr. Lincoln adopts the Jacksonian policy of continuing his appointees "during his term of service" - all will be right with me. - but on the other hand if each Member of Congress is allowed to <hr /> to "rotate" P.M., I shall have but little hope for although Gen. H. says he will not disturb me unless the vote for a new appointee is overwhelming - yes I confess I have my fears of his word in the matter. If it is not asking too much of you will you please advise me upon return Mail what you can do in the matter. Truly yours, W H Pierce <hr /> W.H. Pierce P. Office Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/038f90ed523212abe414e7def27fedd2.pdf 4d2c58f2bb08690e8c084a42c180ad24 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ills. Feb 8' 1865. Dear General. This will be presented by Lieut Frank E. Brownell of Regular Army. Familiar and esteemed by all Illinoisians as the "Avenger of Col Ellsworth" He is on duty at St Louis. If consistent we would be glad to see him assigned to duty on your staff or at Hd Qrs in St Louis. He has served in Staff Dept of the Army and while on duty here won the respect and esteem of our State officers and citizens. Please give his case consideration & oblige Your friends. Rich'd Yates John S. Loomis Maj Genl John Pope USA, Comdg Div of the Missouri St Louis 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 Richard Yates and John S. Loomis to John Pope Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511846 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. Springfield Ills. Feb 8' 1865. Dear General. This will be presented by Lieut Frank E. Brownell of Regular Army. Familiar and esteemed by all Illinoisians as the "Avenger of Col Ellsworth" He is on duty at St Louis. If consistent we would be glad to see him assigned to duty on your staff or at Hd Qrs in St Louis. He has served in Staff Dept of the Army and while on duty here won the respect and esteem of our State officers and citizens. Please give his case consideration & oblige Your friends. Rich'd Yates John S. Loomis Maj Genl John Pope USA, Comdg Div of the Missouri St Louis 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/00dfdaffba444c37d0f84b9e76f768df.pdf 728b2a7fa78689cae0c6245fb8e73075 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lenore Mass Feb. 7, 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir, May I ask a favor of you? I am about to apply to the President for appointment to some European consulate. You will wonder at this - a minister turning office seeker! But my excuse is the need of change to a less confined, more outdoor life. It has occurred to me that some personal acquaintance with Old World manners & customs, some use of two of the continental tongues, some knowledge of law gained years ago & [latterly?] some special dipping into the matters of international law, together with a heart & head thoroughly loyal I believe & accordant with the policy & [illegible] of the administration, from the outset, would not unfit me from such a post as I mention. I [shall?] ask for nothing prominent or far; nor yet do I wish for a place with but <hr /> little work to do & little pay to match. Will you now aid me in my object by sending me a testimonial to be forwarded to Pres. Lincoln with my application, such as you can in good conscience give, & the case needs? Long as I was at Jacksonville, I never came in the way of his acquaintance. If you will remedy this luck, & in any way you please, commend my application to his consideration, you will do me a service for which I would be exceeding grateful. I hear that "desirable consulates are in great demand", & that the "sooner my application is made the more likely it is to be successful." May I beg a prompt reply on receipt of this if you should feel free to accede to my wishes? Very truly & sincerely yours, R.S. Kendall <hr /> Rev. R.S. Kendall Consulate 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 R. S. Kendall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511845 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. Lenore Mass Feb. 7, 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir, May I ask a favor of you? I am about to apply to the President for appointment to some European consulate. You will wonder at this - a minister turning office seeker! But my excuse is the need of change to a less confined, more outdoor life. It has occurred to me that some personal acquaintance with Old World manners & customs, some use of two of the continental tongues, some knowledge of law gained years ago & [latterly?] some special dipping into the matters of international law, together with a heart & head thoroughly loyal I believe & accordant with the policy & [illegible] of the administration, from the outset, would not unfit me from such a post as I mention. I [shall?] ask for nothing prominent or far; nor yet do I wish for a place with but <hr /> little work to do & little pay to match. Will you now aid me in my object by sending me a testimonial to be forwarded to Pres. Lincoln with my application, such as you can in good conscience give, & the case needs? Long as I was at Jacksonville, I never came in the way of his acquaintance. If you will remedy this luck, & in any way you please, commend my application to his consideration, you will do me a service for which I would be exceeding grateful. I hear that "desirable consulates are in great demand", & that the "sooner my application is made the more likely it is to be successful." May I beg a prompt reply on receipt of this if you should feel free to accede to my wishes? Very truly & sincerely yours, R.S. Kendall <hr /> Rev. R.S. Kendall Consulate 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/e7b4c5b69dabdf1c8272f4f2e80651ab.pdf 20e07c3f84f1e407d2a02bb192fc3aea Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy, Ill Feby. 6, 1865 Honl Richd Yates Dear Sir All the papers in relation to my son George were forwarded, months ago to Washington by Mrrs Greely & Prentiss. They hear nothing from them. You know my dependant situation and I will feel most grateful if you will visit the proper office and secure some action in the case. Your most Resf Joanna Winans <hr /> Mrs. Joanna Winans Quincy Feb 6 '65 Wrote Mrs W Aug 24th 1865 to know if the matter was accomplished as desired Write her whether this matter accomplished 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 Joanna Winans to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511844 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. Quincy, Ill Feby. 6, 1865 Honl Richd Yates Dear Sir All the papers in relation to my son George were forwarded, months ago to Washington by Mrrs Greely & Prentiss. They hear nothing from them. You know my dependant situation and I will feel most grateful if you will visit the proper office and secure some action in the case. Your most Resf Joanna Winans <hr /> Mrs. Joanna Winans Quincy Feb 6 '65 Wrote Mrs W Aug 24th 1865 to know if the matter was accomplished as desired Write her whether this matter accomplished 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/0348210ded64faf88f541092025bdbf9.pdf d48a9e6faaaec524ed218c4b788e2283 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S.S. "Red Rover," Mound City, Ill., Feb. 6, 1865. Hon. Richard Yates: Dear Sir,_Permit to intrude upon your attention for the purpose of making the following statement:_I enlisted in the 72nd Illinois Infantry (under Captain, now Col. Holbrook,) on the 9th or 10th of January, 1864, to serve for the term of THREE years. After serving about three months in the above Regiment, I was transferred to the Navy, and signed the books on the Receiving Ship at Cairo on the 20th of April, 1864. At the time of enlistment in the Army I was promised a VETERAN Bounty of $402;- of this sum I received $100; the remainder was to be paid in equal installments. One of the terms of my transfer to the Navy was that in case I should be a participant in Prize Money, no part of the Bounty above mentioned was to be paid me,_that is the REMAINING bounty. Since leaving the Army I have been able to gain no information in regard to the Order under which I was transferred to the Navy, or as to what my just rights are in the premises. I came into the Navy almost in the condition of a new recruit: Nothing was said as to what disposition would be made of my bounty money, how long I would be required to serve, and, strangest of all, now regular discharge was given me from the Army. Besides I am informed that the THREE months I served in the Army WILL NOT be allowed to count as a part of my term of service in the Navy. The authorities here seemed to be ignorant of my identity, and enquired from what State I came; and other questions of a similar nature were asked. Thus the matter stands; and I have thought it prudent to make the facts of the case known to you, in order that it may be righted, if possible. I believe that the Regulations require that I should receive a regular discharge from the Army, and that some more definite arrangement should be made in regard to the Bounty Money; - but I am most strenuous as to the Army discharge. I should also desire that the THREE months' service in the Army should be credited to my term of enlistment. I respectfully request that you will give the information asked for; and as I am a sailor, and have been a soldier, from the State of Illinois, humbly beg that this matter may be thoroughly investigated, and that my just rights may be maintained. Your obdt Sev't, William [Peek?] Please direct answer to Wm. [Peek?], U.S.S. "Red Rover," Mifs Sgd., Mound City, Ill N.P. Peck William U.S.S. "Red Rover" Mound City, Jan'y 29/65 Wants assistance to obtain Bounty coming to him. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 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 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Peck to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511843 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.S. "Red Rover," Mound City, Ill., Feb. 6, 1865. Hon. Richard Yates: Dear Sir,_Permit to intrude upon your attention for the purpose of making the following statement:_I enlisted in the 72nd Illinois Infantry (under Captain, now Col. Holbrook,) on the 9th or 10th of January, 1864, to serve for the term of THREE years. After serving about three months in the above Regiment, I was transferred to the Navy, and signed the books on the Receiving Ship at Cairo on the 20th of April, 1864. At the time of enlistment in the Army I was promised a VETERAN Bounty of $402;- of this sum I received $100; the remainder was to be paid in equal installments. One of the terms of my transfer to the Navy was that in case I should be a participant in Prize Money, no part of the Bounty above mentioned was to be paid me,_that is the REMAINING bounty. Since leaving the Army I have been able to gain no information in regard to the Order under which I was transferred to the Navy, or as to what my just rights are in the premises. I came into the Navy almost in the condition of a new recruit: Nothing was said as to what disposition would be made of my bounty money, how long I would be required to serve, and, strangest of all, now regular discharge was given me from the Army. Besides I am informed that the THREE months I served in the Army WILL NOT be allowed to count as a part of my term of service in the Navy. The authorities here seemed to be ignorant of my identity, and enquired from what State I came; and other questions of a similar nature were asked. Thus the matter stands; and I have thought it prudent to make the facts of the case known to you, in order that it may be righted, if possible. I believe that the Regulations require that I should receive a regular discharge from the Army, and that some more definite arrangement should be made in regard to the Bounty Money; - but I am most strenuous as to the Army discharge. I should also desire that the THREE months' service in the Army should be credited to my term of enlistment. I respectfully request that you will give the information asked for; and as I am a sailor, and have been a soldier, from the State of Illinois, humbly beg that this matter may be thoroughly investigated, and that my just rights may be maintained. Your obdt Sev't, William [Peek?] Please direct answer to Wm. [Peek?], U.S.S. "Red Rover," Mifs Sgd., Mound City, Ill N.P. Peck William U.S.S. "Red Rover" Mound City, Jan'y 29/65 Wants assistance to obtain Bounty coming to him. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9775b2d4af415baa2a91c8449c9d5d11.pdf b67d9ccd1fa75ec5ffd7ca0f0f9d8710 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hon Ricd Yates Dear Sir I sent you by Mr Ketcham an ap- plication with affidavits &c for the release of my minor son from the army-directed to the Secretary of War-A considerable time has elapsed & I have received no reply-It has accurred to me that, as it was forwarded through you, the answer might possibly be directed to you. Will you do me the great favour to throw what light you can upon the result of the application to the Secy of War. Please direct any reply to me at Virginia Cass Co Ill John Bradley Thompson Jacksonville Ill Feby 6 1865 <hr /> Thompson John B Virginia Feby 6th 65 A considerable time ago he sent an application with an affidavit for the release of his minor son from the army to be forwarded by you to the Secty of War. Have you heard any- thing of it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 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 Bradley Thompson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511842 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. Hon Ricd Yates Dear Sir I sent you by Mr Ketcham an ap- plication with affidavits &c for the release of my minor son from the army-directed to the Secretary of War-A considerable time has elapsed & I have received no reply-It has accurred to me that, as it was forwarded through you, the answer might possibly be directed to you. Will you do me the great favour to throw what light you can upon the result of the application to the Secy of War. Please direct any reply to me at Virginia Cass Co Ill John Bradley Thompson Jacksonville Ill Feby 6 1865 <hr /> Thompson John B Virginia Feby 6th 65 A considerable time ago he sent an application with an affidavit for the release of his minor son from the army to be forwarded by you to the Secty of War. Have you heard any- thing of it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f6ab28fe420a86641a5e75733c208d45.pdf 45402d5c0f704ab1daa8fe78deb99aea Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Feb 4th 1865 Gov Yates Judge Terry requested me to see you and Learn whether his claim had been allowed if so he desiers me to Receive and Recpt for same Sanitary Bill Yrs Truly J L Tincher <hr /> Tincher Hon. J. L. Sp'fld Feby 4/65 Judge Terry wants him to see if his claim has been allowed. and if so to get the warrant & receipt for it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 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. L. Tincher to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511841 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. Springfield Feb 4th 1865 Gov Yates Judge Terry requested me to see you and Learn whether his claim had been allowed if so he desiers me to Receive and Recpt for same Sanitary Bill Yrs Truly J L Tincher <hr /> Tincher Hon. J. L. Sp'fld Feby 4/65 Judge Terry wants him to see if his claim has been allowed. and if so to get the warrant & receipt for it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/51c1a2650e478a0ba7efa5dbfc242205.pdf dd6991b4b0f4f4171f476020d762a0c0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Provost Marshals Office Camp Butler, February 3d 1865 Hon Richard Yates U. S. Senator elect. Jacksonville Ill Sir Being introduced to your Honor, by my friend Simon Hishback, your former A D C and Private Secretary and recommended to you by Lorenz Brentano of the Ill Staatszeitung (German Newspaper) of which I was Local Editor I beg leave to ask a great favor from you. Since August 1864 I am employed as Chief Clerk of the Provost Marshal of Camp Butler Ill, beeing Private of the 31st Ill Infty on detached Service. - As the 10 new Organization Regiments are rapidly filling up, I suppose that there is a good chance to get a Lieutenancy in one of this Regiments. <hr /> I am not acquainted with Gov Oglesby or the new Adjt Genl and therefore beg you to give me a recommendation or a letter of introduction to the new Governor. Besides Mr. L. Brentano, I refer to Lieut Gov. Hoffman, who knows me well since six years as well as to Major Heffernan and Capt Putnam Field, Provost Marshal Camp Butler. Please favor me with a soon answer and receive the assurance of my highest Respects. Your obdt Sevt Morris Langeloth Clerk, Prov Mars Office Camp Butler Ill <hr /> Langeloth Morris Pro. Mar's Office Camp Butler. Feby 3d 1865 Is a private in 31st Ill Vols on detached duty as Chief Clerk in Pro. Marshal's office -- wants to get a Lieutenancy in one of the new Regiments and wants a letter recommendation to Govr Oglesby & Adjt Gen'l Haynie. Refers to L. Brentano. Gov Hoffman & others Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 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 Morris Langeloth to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511840 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. Provost Marshals Office Camp Butler, February 3d 1865 Hon Richard Yates U. S. Senator elect. Jacksonville Ill Sir Being introduced to your Honor, by my friend Simon Hishback, your former A D C and Private Secretary and recommended to you by Lorenz Brentano of the Ill Staatszeitung (German Newspaper) of which I was Local Editor I beg leave to ask a great favor from you. Since August 1864 I am employed as Chief Clerk of the Provost Marshal of Camp Butler Ill, beeing Private of the 31st Ill Infty on detached Service. - As the 10 new Organization Regiments are rapidly filling up, I suppose that there is a good chance to get a Lieutenancy in one of this Regiments. <hr /> I am not acquainted with Gov Oglesby or the new Adjt Genl and therefore beg you to give me a recommendation or a letter of introduction to the new Governor. Besides Mr. L. Brentano, I refer to Lieut Gov. Hoffman, who knows me well since six years as well as to Major Heffernan and Capt Putnam Field, Provost Marshal Camp Butler. Please favor me with a soon answer and receive the assurance of my highest Respects. Your obdt Sevt Morris Langeloth Clerk, Prov Mars Office Camp Butler Ill <hr /> Langeloth Morris Pro. Mar's Office Camp Butler. Feby 3d 1865 Is a private in 31st Ill Vols on detached duty as Chief Clerk in Pro. Marshal's office -- wants to get a Lieutenancy in one of the new Regiments and wants a letter recommendation to Govr Oglesby & Adjt Gen'l Haynie. Refers to L. Brentano. Gov Hoffman & others 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/d99685920243057a02af2f4cf43c6e06.pdf 1b4bfd02c222204019adfb2b1d1ecf19 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Fryday February the 3rd 65 Jefferson U S Hospital Jeffersonville Ind I Robert A Henderson Co. C. 36th Ills. Vol. Inft was crippled while engaged in takeing of the railrode South of Atlanta in left rist and breast which Renders me unfit for activ service. and I would like to be transferred to quincy Ills as that the nearest hospital to my residence. you will oblidge your obediend servant by answering those few lines. <hr /> I came to this hospital on the 20th of October And have been standing guard ronnd the hospital sints the first of December with one arm in a sling I remain as ever your obediant survant R. A. Henderson Co C 36th Ills Vol <hr /> Henderson R. A. Co "C" 36th Ill. Vols U. S. Hospital Jeffersonville Feb 3 65 Wants transfer to Quincy H 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 R. A. Henderson to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511839 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. Fryday February the 3rd 65 Jefferson U S Hospital Jeffersonville Ind I Robert A Henderson Co. C. 36th Ills. Vol. Inft was crippled while engaged in takeing of the railrode South of Atlanta in left rist and breast which Renders me unfit for activ service. and I would like to be transferred to quincy Ills as that the nearest hospital to my residence. you will oblidge your obediend servant by answering those few lines. <hr /> I came to this hospital on the 20th of October And have been standing guard ronnd the hospital sints the first of December with one arm in a sling I remain as ever your obediant survant R. A. Henderson Co C 36th Ills Vol <hr /> Henderson R. A. Co "C" 36th Ill. Vols U. S. Hospital Jeffersonville Feb 3 65 Wants transfer to Quincy H 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/30b972dabd18e2c6f369206712546de5.pdf 8dbde4d2f2339c4eaf019dd2cb920950 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hillsboro, Feb. 2, 1865 Honorable Richard Yates Dear Sir, In the change like to be made in our Congressional Districts, there will be a Collector and [Apessor?] of U.S. Revenue to be appointed in our district. Should it meet the approbation of yourself I would have no objection to receive the appointment of [Apessor?] for this district. If I am not in the way of any other friend of yours who may have prior or or superior [clauses?], I should like to have my name mentioned to President Lincoln in connections with that office Your friend I.T. Eccles 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 I. T. Eccles to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511838 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. Hillsboro, Feb. 2, 1865 Honorable Richard Yates Dear Sir, In the change like to be made in our Congressional Districts, there will be a Collector and [Apessor?] of U.S. Revenue to be appointed in our district. Should it meet the approbation of yourself I would have no objection to receive the appointment of [Apessor?] for this district. If I am not in the way of any other friend of yours who may have prior or or superior [clauses?], I should like to have my name mentioned to President Lincoln in connections with that office Your friend I.T. Eccles 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/f247643a9b2617d01ec54a5aeee6d7b5.pdf 520b86326a47a70b95a157f930aff38b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Joseph Peters letter 2/28/65 With G. W. Rives letter 3/2/65 Springfield February 2 -- 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I have written My friend B C Cook to see Lincoln and get [illegible] appointed [Payma ?] of the Army for the Northwest I am very poor and need Something that has Some money in it that has a little about three thousand a year which Might run about two years I do not know how I can get along without Some thing that I can get five thousand dollars to pay for my little farm I dont care for Station or position but a little money to make me secure for a living If you will confer with Cook on this matter and get that or Some other like position I will be much obliged I would prefer Some position that would not prevent me from attending to my law practice at home Yous Truly C. A. Lake 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 C. A. Lake to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511837 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 Joseph Peters letter 2/28/65 With G. W. Rives letter 3/2/65 Springfield February 2 -- 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I have written My friend B C Cook to see Lincoln and get [illegible] appointed [Payma ?] of the Army for the Northwest I am very poor and need Something that has Some money in it that has a little about three thousand a year which Might run about two years I do not know how I can get along without Some thing that I can get five thousand dollars to pay for my little farm I dont care for Station or position but a little money to make me secure for a living If you will confer with Cook on this matter and get that or Some other like position I will be much obliged I would prefer Some position that would not prevent me from attending to my law practice at home Yous Truly C. A. Lake 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/6b422d5ec1a2a8d7b87c8979cfe62f5d.pdf bfea9ae5094bcfa73b12206d3b384b63 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Watseka Ills. 1st Feby 1865 Governor Yates Dear Sir: I write to say that I thank you for the complimentary commission confering upon me the rank of a Colonel I assure you that there was nothing needed to complete the measure of esteem in which you were held by me; nor was there any thing wanting on your part. to assine me of the continuance of the kindly regard which you have hitherto manifested for me. You will believe me that in the attachment I had formed for your person, and in the great desire I had for the advancement of your fortunes and fame, I was actuated by no other motive than the pleasure of witnessing the reward of your generous devotion to the public welfare, and of the high patriotism and statesmanship you have exhibited in the performance of the responsible and difficult duties you have been called upon to discharge in exalted <hr /> public stations. Being persuaded that the general applause and confidence of your fellow citizens can never go beyond what you have merited at their hands; nor beyond the debt of gratitude they owe you, I shall regard your advancement to other and greater dignities with that unfeigned pleasure which your past success has given me I am with the highest possible regard ever and very truly yours Franklin Blades <hr /> Franklin Blades Watseka Feby 1st 65 Thanking you for the complimentary commission of Colonel and highly complimentary. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 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 Franklin Blades to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511836 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. Watseka Ills. 1st Feby 1865 Governor Yates Dear Sir: I write to say that I thank you for the complimentary commission confering upon me the rank of a Colonel I assure you that there was nothing needed to complete the measure of esteem in which you were held by me; nor was there any thing wanting on your part. to assine me of the continuance of the kindly regard which you have hitherto manifested for me. You will believe me that in the attachment I had formed for your person, and in the great desire I had for the advancement of your fortunes and fame, I was actuated by no other motive than the pleasure of witnessing the reward of your generous devotion to the public welfare, and of the high patriotism and statesmanship you have exhibited in the performance of the responsible and difficult duties you have been called upon to discharge in exalted <hr /> public stations. Being persuaded that the general applause and confidence of your fellow citizens can never go beyond what you have merited at their hands; nor beyond the debt of gratitude they owe you, I shall regard your advancement to other and greater dignities with that unfeigned pleasure which your past success has given me I am with the highest possible regard ever and very truly yours Franklin Blades <hr /> Franklin Blades Watseka Feby 1st 65 Thanking you for the complimentary commission of Colonel and highly complimentary. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3b170cf22fdb616a21f1eebd616a6259.pdf cecd956586640f8fa654df6da3c544a5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hillsboro Feb. 1. 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir, Amongst the many hardships growing out of the rebellion, there is one case brought before me which I feel demands leniency -- Silas M. Mathews, a young man of 22 years of age, was conscripted at Lainfield Church, in Tennefse on the 10th of April 1863 while attending church. He deserted the Rebel Army the first opportunity in Mississippi, and in the attempt to make his way to his Fathers in Tennessee was captured by some of our forces and sent as a prisoner to Alton sometime in August or Sept 1863 -- He is now in Camp Douglass. He is anxious to be released on his oath. The above is vouched for by Mr. Dresser of Bond County whose wife is a relative of the prisoner -- The Drefser family are as respectable as any family in Bond. And their loyalty is unquestioned -- One of them now represents that County, and you can <hr /> testify to his fidelity to you as a friend. If you will call Prest Lincoln's attention to the case, I feel confident it will seceur his favorable consideration, and you will place the Mefrs Dresser under several obligations to you. Your friend I. T. Eccles <hr /> Eccles I. T. Hillsboro Feby 1/65 A Mr. S. W. Mathews a resident of Tennesee was conscripted into the Rebel army and afterwards deserted and while trying to get away was captured by our forces & is now at Camp Douglas & wants to be released on oath. He is related to the wife of Mr. Drefser. Representative from Bond. 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 I. T. Eccles to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511835 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. Hillsboro Feb. 1. 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir, Amongst the many hardships growing out of the rebellion, there is one case brought before me which I feel demands leniency -- Silas M. Mathews, a young man of 22 years of age, was conscripted at Lainfield Church, in Tennefse on the 10th of April 1863 while attending church. He deserted the Rebel Army the first opportunity in Mississippi, and in the attempt to make his way to his Fathers in Tennessee was captured by some of our forces and sent as a prisoner to Alton sometime in August or Sept 1863 -- He is now in Camp Douglass. He is anxious to be released on his oath. The above is vouched for by Mr. Dresser of Bond County whose wife is a relative of the prisoner -- The Drefser family are as respectable as any family in Bond. And their loyalty is unquestioned -- One of them now represents that County, and you can <hr /> testify to his fidelity to you as a friend. If you will call Prest Lincoln's attention to the case, I feel confident it will seceur his favorable consideration, and you will place the Mefrs Dresser under several obligations to you. Your friend I. T. Eccles <hr /> Eccles I. T. Hillsboro Feby 1/65 A Mr. S. W. Mathews a resident of Tennesee was conscripted into the Rebel army and afterwards deserted and while trying to get away was captured by our forces & is now at Camp Douglas & wants to be released on oath. He is related to the wife of Mr. Drefser. Representative from Bond. 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/c5c5964e2887db5a0e31d54d064df206.pdf 239f255efe2138592661d538538fe092 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Feby 28th 1863 Copy Dear Rives, The papers from the 79th just received are such as to satisfy me beyond doubt of two points, first that Henry can have no peace in the Regiment, and second that nothing short of the appointment of Maj. Buckner Colonel will give satisfaction. I shall not do as the officers and Generals request, revoke Henry's commission, but I am pretty well satisfied they will have him removed. Under the circumstances, you will, I believe, agree with me that it would be better for Henry to <hr /> withdraw. If you do not think so, but prefer his running his chances then let it be so as I can procure authority at Washington directing him to be acknowledged until he is removed. I shall appoint Major Buckner to the Colonelcy because no other recourse is left to me. Buckner promises me that if I will do so he will recognize Henry as Lieut Colonel under his commission. I have thus stated the whole case to you, and I desire your answer immediately. I have gone as far to serve you in this matter as you as my friend could ask. I desire you to write immediately as I shall give Maj Buckner his commission before he leaves for his Regiment. I hope you will see him and talk the matter over with him. Your friend, Richd Yates <hr /> Answer to Geo. W. Rives Feby 28, 63. In rel. to "Lou Henry" & Major Buckner. Private. <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Feb 6th 1863 To His Excellency Rich Yates 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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 Richard Yates to George Rives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509928 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Feby 28th 1863 Copy Dear Rives, The papers from the 79th just received are such as to satisfy me beyond doubt of two points, first that Henry can have no peace in the Regiment, and second that nothing short of the appointment of Maj. Buckner Colonel will give satisfaction. I shall not do as the officers and Generals request, revoke Henry's commission, but I am pretty well satisfied they will have him removed. Under the circumstances, you will, I believe, agree with me that it would be better for Henry to <hr /> withdraw. If you do not think so, but prefer his running his chances then let it be so as I can procure authority at Washington directing him to be acknowledged until he is removed. I shall appoint Major Buckner to the Colonelcy because no other recourse is left to me. Buckner promises me that if I will do so he will recognize Henry as Lieut Colonel under his commission. I have thus stated the whole case to you, and I desire your answer immediately. I have gone as far to serve you in this matter as you as my friend could ask. I desire you to write immediately as I shall give Maj Buckner his commission before he leaves for his Regiment. I hope you will see him and talk the matter over with him. Your friend, Richd Yates <hr /> Answer to Geo. W. Rives Feby 28, 63. In rel. to "Lou Henry" & Major Buckner. Private. <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Feb 6th 1863 To His Excellency Rich Yates 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/76a1ec3a2f642fd0ff0a3dd4a47092fe.pdf fe05c1bcf8b41667f3364129b2bd257c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. Feb. 28,1863 His Excy Richard Yates Dear Sir It is with no small degree of satisfaction that I can address you with a feeling of quietness and confidence in the stability of our Government and especially of the stability of the North West. This I feel notwithstanding I am in full possession of the facts that there has been an extensive arming of the K.G.C.s in the States of Illinois-Indiana & Ohio & know where I can find some of the arms. But in addition to the Regiments that are placed at your disposal there is a power organized ready for any emergency and when the hour arrives, that disloyalty shall unfold the flag of Disunion, an avalanche will be hurled upon it with terrible vengeance that cannot be resisted. I rejoice that you are in possession of the means of arming a force under your own control. They will no doubt be officered by prudent but earnest & determined men who will shrink from nothing in the time of danger, but few here know of these regiments, and few outside also <hr /> know of the extent of that army of Locusts of the old Prophet that is gathering for your protection and for your protection & for the protection of the Government. I may spend two or three weeks in Connecticut as I have been invited to do, but shall not leave here until after the fourth of March perhaps the 10th. I hope that State may be saved to the Union and I believe will be, but for some bickerings that have crept in to the Republican party Most Respectfully Yours A. Chester <hr /> A Chester Washington DC July 28,63 Addresses the Governor with a feeling of confidence in the stability of their Government and the north west. Is aware that the K.G.C. have been arming, thinks he can find some of the arms. So glad to learn the Gov has power to organize regts and place at his own disposal. thinks an avalanch will be hurled upon the disunionist with awful vengeance. Private 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. Chester to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509927 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. Feb. 28,1863 His Excy Richard Yates Dear Sir It is with no small degree of satisfaction that I can address you with a feeling of quietness and confidence in the stability of our Government and especially of the stability of the North West. This I feel notwithstanding I am in full possession of the facts that there has been an extensive arming of the K.G.C.s in the States of Illinois-Indiana & Ohio & know where I can find some of the arms. But in addition to the Regiments that are placed at your disposal there is a power organized ready for any emergency and when the hour arrives, that disloyalty shall unfold the flag of Disunion, an avalanche will be hurled upon it with terrible vengeance that cannot be resisted. I rejoice that you are in possession of the means of arming a force under your own control. They will no doubt be officered by prudent but earnest & determined men who will shrink from nothing in the time of danger, but few here know of these regiments, and few outside also <hr /> know of the extent of that army of Locusts of the old Prophet that is gathering for your protection and for your protection & for the protection of the Government. I may spend two or three weeks in Connecticut as I have been invited to do, but shall not leave here until after the fourth of March perhaps the 10th. I hope that State may be saved to the Union and I believe will be, but for some bickerings that have crept in to the Republican party Most Respectfully Yours A. Chester <hr /> A Chester Washington DC July 28,63 Addresses the Governor with a feeling of confidence in the stability of their Government and the north west. Is aware that the K.G.C. have been arming, thinks he can find some of the arms. So glad to learn the Gov has power to organize regts and place at his own disposal. thinks an avalanch will be hurled upon the disunionist with awful vengeance. Private 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/ce5f089ca8f6de799eb16a192f607445.pdf 9a19d0c5d5ca38b88a0d98572bcab7fe Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Executive Office, Iowa Iowa City, February 27, 1863 His Excellency Gov. Yates. Sir; Enclosed please find letter from Dr Hughes Surgeon General of this State: I join in his request that if a negro regiment be raised in your State Capt Hughes may have a place in it. The number of negroes in this State is so small that it would be useless to attempt to raise a regiment here. Indeed it seems to me the attempt to raise a regiment either in Illinois or Iowa could be a very difficult & troublesome matter by reason of our nearness to Missouri. There would be continual questions and controversies because those volunteering would be claimed as the runaway slaves of loyal men in Missouri. Vy Respectfully Samuel O Kirkwood <hr /> Letter written March 5, 63 Samuel O Kirkwood Governor of Iowa Iowa City Febry 27, 1863 Writes in refference to raising Negro regiments and encloses letter from Sergeon General Hughs who writes that his brother who is a Capt in 46" Ill is desirous of commanding a colored regt Was Sheriff of Ogle County prior to the organization of the Regt. is a good man. hopes the Gov will aid him. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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 Samuel O. Kirkwood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509926 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. Executive Office, Iowa Iowa City, February 27, 1863 His Excellency Gov. Yates. Sir; Enclosed please find letter from Dr Hughes Surgeon General of this State: I join in his request that if a negro regiment be raised in your State Capt Hughes may have a place in it. The number of negroes in this State is so small that it would be useless to attempt to raise a regiment here. Indeed it seems to me the attempt to raise a regiment either in Illinois or Iowa could be a very difficult & troublesome matter by reason of our nearness to Missouri. There would be continual questions and controversies because those volunteering would be claimed as the runaway slaves of loyal men in Missouri. Vy Respectfully Samuel O Kirkwood <hr /> Letter written March 5, 63 Samuel O Kirkwood Governor of Iowa Iowa City Febry 27, 1863 Writes in refference to raising Negro regiments and encloses letter from Sergeon General Hughs who writes that his brother who is a Capt in 46" Ill is desirous of commanding a colored regt Was Sheriff of Ogle County prior to the organization of the Regt. is a good man. hopes the Gov will aid him. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/81f0f32e7f8bd28b6dc68904f405dd0c.pdf b41c07061f7c1c77b7e55ad1d02844c3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Copy Sent to Gen. Wright State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Feby 27, 1863 Maj Gen Wright Dear Sir: I have but just recd yours of the 18th. I had my own suspicions of Merrit and so strong that I caused an interview between Gen Palmer and him with a view to decide whether he was loyal. I know nothing of him -- he came here but lately recommending himself as a Brig. Gen. in the Gunboat service -- He said he should see you etc. My opinion is that he is more of a <hr /> humbug than a spy and that the best way is to pay no attention to him except to send him on his way. It is true that a formidable secession peace party exists in Illinois which intends to have the ascendancy or to overthrow the Government. It is but too true that in very many places in Illinois deserters could not be arrested without resistance -- and that many very good and wise men are in constant apprehension of immediate revolution. The Government must have a large force here if it expects to enforce the authority of the Government -- Without it we shall be overwhelmed. I thank you for your generous promise of cooperation - and if you will write to Washington recommending that a force be immediately sent to Illinois you will much oblige Yours truly Rich Yates P.S. I leave here for Washington in a few days and if you will write me then I will be obliged. <hr /> Gov. Yates to Maj Genl Wright In regard to one Merritt who represented himself to be a Brig Genl in the GunBoat service. He is more of a Humbug than a spy and thinks it is best to send him on his way. Asks Genl W to urge the authorities to send a large force in Illinois to keep down disturbances of public peace. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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 Richard Yates to Horatio G. Wright Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509925 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. Copy Sent to Gen. Wright State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Feby 27, 1863 Maj Gen Wright Dear Sir: I have but just recd yours of the 18th. I had my own suspicions of Merrit and so strong that I caused an interview between Gen Palmer and him with a view to decide whether he was loyal. I know nothing of him -- he came here but lately recommending himself as a Brig. Gen. in the Gunboat service -- He said he should see you etc. My opinion is that he is more of a <hr /> humbug than a spy and that the best way is to pay no attention to him except to send him on his way. It is true that a formidable secession peace party exists in Illinois which intends to have the ascendancy or to overthrow the Government. It is but too true that in very many places in Illinois deserters could not be arrested without resistance -- and that many very good and wise men are in constant apprehension of immediate revolution. The Government must have a large force here if it expects to enforce the authority of the Government -- Without it we shall be overwhelmed. I thank you for your generous promise of cooperation - and if you will write to Washington recommending that a force be immediately sent to Illinois you will much oblige Yours truly Rich Yates P.S. I leave here for Washington in a few days and if you will write me then I will be obliged. <hr /> Gov. Yates to Maj Genl Wright In regard to one Merritt who represented himself to be a Brig Genl in the GunBoat service. He is more of a Humbug than a spy and thinks it is best to send him on his way. Asks Genl W to urge the authorities to send a large force in Illinois to keep down disturbances of public peace. 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/ba1119763e87c10307a4bae9f61ce582.pdf a11da64d2a6631fde5a566d74e233126 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chester Randolph Cty Ills Feby 23rd 1863 Hon Richard Yates Govr of Ills My Dear Sir I take the liberty of writing to you upon a subject that I think should Claim your attention in some degree I allude to the many desertions from our Army and the outspoken Treason in this part of the State The democrats held a political meeting in this place last Friday the 20th Inst and the speakers denounced the President as an outlaw the audiance cheered Jeff Davis and in fact the sympathy exprefsed for the rebellion would have satisfied Jeff Davis had the meeting been held in Richmond. as for desertion there are constant arrivals here I wish to call your particular attention to one a man by the name of Doct Marlow he arrived here a day or two before the meeting he went as 2nd surgeon in the 49th Regt Ills Vol under Col Wm R Morrisson but says he has been transferred to some Cavalry Regt and holds a Majors Commission he says he left Corrinth without leave and says he used all means in his power to induce others to do the same The man is capable of doing great mischief here not withstanding his sottish habits and we hope the proper authority disposes of him as he should be disposed of he will (after dissipating his present supply of funds) go back to the army and Draw pay for the time he is thus employing in treason to his country <hr /> You will excuse me for writing this to you when I tell you I have a Son in the army that has not had an opportunity to come home for near 20 months and I am like all other Loyal men in this community that have their sons there we dislike to see deserters come home without the fear of punishment and not only desert but act in concert with traitors and utter all manner of Slander against out troops I heard this Marlow alluded to telling a set of Traitors on friday last that he had seen our soldiers under orders from their Lincolnite officers rob poor union families of their Beds and provisions and what they could not take away they would destroy while others had to stand guard over wealthy Rebels property he told his audience that he had deserted or left without Leave rather than execute such orders My Dear Sir I speak the sentiments of all the Loyal men in this community when I say if some prompt action to curb the Rebellious element of this part of the State is not taken in a short time we will have trouble here. I was in Mifsouri when the outbreak occured there and I can see that the crisis is approaching rapidly. relying upon your acknowledged Patriotism and judgment I submit Very Respectfully Yrs of T. C. Haskins, <hr /> T C Haskins Chester Randolph Co Ills Febry 23rd 1863. Says there are quite a number of deserters from the army at his place thinks the seccesion sympathizers are getting more bold. Says Doct. Marlow who is surgeon of the 49th Ill. is there preaching Copperheadism acknowleges that he left without leave and tried to get others to do the same. Rebellion 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource T. C. Haskins to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509924 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. Chester Randolph Cty Ills Feby 23rd 1863 Hon Richard Yates Govr of Ills My Dear Sir I take the liberty of writing to you upon a subject that I think should Claim your attention in some degree I allude to the many desertions from our Army and the outspoken Treason in this part of the State The democrats held a political meeting in this place last Friday the 20th Inst and the speakers denounced the President as an outlaw the audiance cheered Jeff Davis and in fact the sympathy exprefsed for the rebellion would have satisfied Jeff Davis had the meeting been held in Richmond. as for desertion there are constant arrivals here I wish to call your particular attention to one a man by the name of Doct Marlow he arrived here a day or two before the meeting he went as 2nd surgeon in the 49th Regt Ills Vol under Col Wm R Morrisson but says he has been transferred to some Cavalry Regt and holds a Majors Commission he says he left Corrinth without leave and says he used all means in his power to induce others to do the same The man is capable of doing great mischief here not withstanding his sottish habits and we hope the proper authority disposes of him as he should be disposed of he will (after dissipating his present supply of funds) go back to the army and Draw pay for the time he is thus employing in treason to his country <hr /> You will excuse me for writing this to you when I tell you I have a Son in the army that has not had an opportunity to come home for near 20 months and I am like all other Loyal men in this community that have their sons there we dislike to see deserters come home without the fear of punishment and not only desert but act in concert with traitors and utter all manner of Slander against out troops I heard this Marlow alluded to telling a set of Traitors on friday last that he had seen our soldiers under orders from their Lincolnite officers rob poor union families of their Beds and provisions and what they could not take away they would destroy while others had to stand guard over wealthy Rebels property he told his audience that he had deserted or left without Leave rather than execute such orders My Dear Sir I speak the sentiments of all the Loyal men in this community when I say if some prompt action to curb the Rebellious element of this part of the State is not taken in a short time we will have trouble here. I was in Mifsouri when the outbreak occured there and I can see that the crisis is approaching rapidly. relying upon your acknowledged Patriotism and judgment I submit Very Respectfully Yrs of T. C. Haskins, <hr /> T C Haskins Chester Randolph Co Ills Febry 23rd 1863. Says there are quite a number of deserters from the army at his place thinks the seccesion sympathizers are getting more bold. Says Doct. Marlow who is surgeon of the 49th Ill. is there preaching Copperheadism acknowleges that he left without leave and tried to get others to do the same. Rebellion 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/c059a8d6211e7e0ac6af326457066050.pdf a2403aa897526bdce36beed3cb924498 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Iowa Surgeon General's Office Feb 19th 1863 Dear Governor, I had hoped ere this to have so far recovered my health as to have been able to have made a short trip at least, South. But I am yet unable to be about. I ventured out a week or more ago. but "seeing my shadow" returned to await more favorable weather. When I should try it again my Rheumatics, which- still lingers with me will determine. I received a letter day before yesterday from my brother. (The only one I have) a Capt in the 46th Ills regiment Co H who has been associated with this Regt first as Lieutenant and then Capt ever since its organization. He has always been a Republican but no abolitionist- but an out and out uncompromising Union man. Has been in three battles. Donelson <hr /> Pittsburg & Hatchee. In which I am told he acquitted himself most honourably. In his letter, to my astonishment he asks to be placed in command of a Negro Regiment, should the bill pass which he has no doubt of. He is satisfied that there is fight in them, and when well drilled will make good soldiers. He asks me to use my influence in securing him an appointment and asks that it be in one of the first regiments organized. And suggests that should be he fail with Governor Yates,. would not Gov Kirkwood give him an Iowa regiment. He is a resident of Lane Ogle Co Ills. resigned the position of Sheriff of the County and accepted a Lieutenancy in the 46th. These facts before you I wish you to give me a letter to Gov Yates such as your feelings in the matter dictate. Knowing him to be a good soldier and deeply interested in the course of his country I feel anxious to gratify his wishes. Your Friend J C Hughes 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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. C. Hughes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509923 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Iowa Surgeon General's Office Feb 19th 1863 Dear Governor, I had hoped ere this to have so far recovered my health as to have been able to have made a short trip at least, South. But I am yet unable to be about. I ventured out a week or more ago. but "seeing my shadow" returned to await more favorable weather. When I should try it again my Rheumatics, which- still lingers with me will determine. I received a letter day before yesterday from my brother. (The only one I have) a Capt in the 46th Ills regiment Co H who has been associated with this Regt first as Lieutenant and then Capt ever since its organization. He has always been a Republican but no abolitionist- but an out and out uncompromising Union man. Has been in three battles. Donelson <hr /> Pittsburg & Hatchee. In which I am told he acquitted himself most honourably. In his letter, to my astonishment he asks to be placed in command of a Negro Regiment, should the bill pass which he has no doubt of. He is satisfied that there is fight in them, and when well drilled will make good soldiers. He asks me to use my influence in securing him an appointment and asks that it be in one of the first regiments organized. And suggests that should be he fail with Governor Yates,. would not Gov Kirkwood give him an Iowa regiment. He is a resident of Lane Ogle Co Ills. resigned the position of Sheriff of the County and accepted a Lieutenancy in the 46th. These facts before you I wish you to give me a letter to Gov Yates such as your feelings in the matter dictate. Knowing him to be a good soldier and deeply interested in the course of his country I feel anxious to gratify his wishes. Your Friend J C Hughes 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/57c5f09d2f58cfe5896d77ae4371b97b.pdf c56276ae139498fb73ffb6c64cc9f5f2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Feb 19th 1863 Gov Yates Dear Sir I have to regret that I cannot see you before leaving Springfield. I wished to confer with you on matters of importance. I leave for home tonight. Respectfully, Wm R. Brown <hr /> Wm R. Brown Springfield Feby 19, 1863 Regrets that he cannot see the Governor before leaving the city as he wished to confer with him on matters of importance. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William R. Brown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509922 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Feb 19th 1863 Gov Yates Dear Sir I have to regret that I cannot see you before leaving Springfield. I wished to confer with you on matters of importance. I leave for home tonight. Respectfully, Wm R. Brown <hr /> Wm R. Brown Springfield Feby 19, 1863 Regrets that he cannot see the Governor before leaving the city as he wished to confer with him on matters of importance. 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/40c61b4153855bdc0d5875f36449555b.pdf b9260356f8c1fbe09445ff989af97f37 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Decatur Ills. Feby 19th 1863 Governor Yates, Dear Sir, It is certainly true that great numbers of our Soldiers are and have been for Sometime past, deserting, and returning home; We think to such an Extent as give cause of fear, as to the Effect it may have upon our Army: To say the least, it is a great wrong, and the Evil should be stopped if possible. There are several instances of deser- tion in our County--And we are informed that quite a Squad returned to this County last Evening--For those reasons we have thought it our duty to inform you of the fact, and Communicate with you, as to what can be done, and how it should be done. Surely if persons are allowed to desert from the army and return to their homes, and there remain unmolested, it will have a very bad influence upon the Army, and the people at home-- what should be done-- Yours truly A. B. Bunn J. S. Post <hr /> Ans. March 3rd 63 A. B. Bunn J. P. Post Decatur Feby 19--63 Number of deserters from the army at Decatur. Thinks they ought to be arrested. Deserters Answer- I have repeatedly brought matter before Dept. of W--but as yet not advised--If a state matter I would act as you desire at once. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. B. Bunn and J. P. Post to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509921 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. Decatur Ills. Feby 19th 1863 Governor Yates, Dear Sir, It is certainly true that great numbers of our Soldiers are and have been for Sometime past, deserting, and returning home; We think to such an Extent as give cause of fear, as to the Effect it may have upon our Army: To say the least, it is a great wrong, and the Evil should be stopped if possible. There are several instances of deser- tion in our County--And we are informed that quite a Squad returned to this County last Evening--For those reasons we have thought it our duty to inform you of the fact, and Communicate with you, as to what can be done, and how it should be done. Surely if persons are allowed to desert from the army and return to their homes, and there remain unmolested, it will have a very bad influence upon the Army, and the people at home-- what should be done-- Yours truly A. B. Bunn J. S. Post <hr /> Ans. March 3rd 63 A. B. Bunn J. P. Post Decatur Feby 19--63 Number of deserters from the army at Decatur. Thinks they ought to be arrested. Deserters Answer- I have repeatedly brought matter before Dept. of W--but as yet not advised--If a state matter I would act as you desire at once. 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/5e5b5b4d82b5e1b8ce232e2f7684c911.pdf 8065d8e1d99a0141309f0485e06c1883 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Confidential Head-Quarters Department of Ohio Cincinnati, Feb 18th 1863 Dear Sir I was called upon yesterday by a Mr. Merritt who stated that he came to see me at your request or suggestion, to represent the political condition of matters in Ill and Missouri. I was much inclined to suspect the man, tho' he apparently conversed unreservedly and may be what he professes - a sound Union man. According to his representations the states of Ill and Missouri are strongly disloyal,; organizations have been formed in both states to oppose the War; arms belonging to the government have, to a large extent, been distributed to such organizations, and a plan is on foot if not already perfected for the legislatures of these two states in connection with that of Ky to vote the three out of the Union in May next and attach them to the Southern confederacy. I was aware of course that a large <hr /> <pre>"peace party" existed in Ill, but was not prepared to believe anything like the statements made by Mr. Merritt. Possibly some steps ought to be taken to repress the treasonable expressions too often exhibited of late, and I therefore make this communication with a view to ascertaining, what if anything should in your judgment be done, and how far, as the commander of the Dept., I can cooperate with you. </pre> Please consider this as confidential. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt H. G. Wright Maj Gen To His Exellency Richard Yates Gov of Ill Springfield Ill <hr /> Maj Gen H. G. Wright Dept of Ohio Cincinnati July 1863 Was called upon yesterday by Mr. Merritt who said at the Gov request he had called to converse with him on the political state of affairs in Ill & Missouri. Is ready to assist the Gov in any way he can through his department. Private Answered 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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 Horatio G. Wright to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509920 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. Confidential Head-Quarters Department of Ohio Cincinnati, Feb 18th 1863 Dear Sir I was called upon yesterday by a Mr. Merritt who stated that he came to see me at your request or suggestion, to represent the political condition of matters in Ill and Missouri. I was much inclined to suspect the man, tho' he apparently conversed unreservedly and may be what he professes - a sound Union man. According to his representations the states of Ill and Missouri are strongly disloyal,; organizations have been formed in both states to oppose the War; arms belonging to the government have, to a large extent, been distributed to such organizations, and a plan is on foot if not already perfected for the legislatures of these two states in connection with that of Ky to vote the three out of the Union in May next and attach them to the Southern confederacy. I was aware of course that a large <hr /> <pre>"peace party" existed in Ill, but was not prepared to believe anything like the statements made by Mr. Merritt. Possibly some steps ought to be taken to repress the treasonable expressions too often exhibited of late, and I therefore make this communication with a view to ascertaining, what if anything should in your judgment be done, and how far, as the commander of the Dept., I can cooperate with you. </pre> Please consider this as confidential. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt H. G. Wright Maj Gen To His Exellency Richard Yates Gov of Ill Springfield Ill <hr /> Maj Gen H. G. Wright Dept of Ohio Cincinnati July 1863 Was called upon yesterday by Mr. Merritt who said at the Gov request he had called to converse with him on the political state of affairs in Ill & Missouri. Is ready to assist the Gov in any way he can through his department. Private Answered 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/9e8ced5907ad8a5af45ebc461f661399.pdf dc5c1b7070f57a728e8db04f28ec1696 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ill. Feb 18, 1863. Governor Richard Yates, Dear Sir: I see from the Springfield reports of "The Times" that the Copperheads are determined to make you further trouble. Knowing the facts as I do, I am astonished that the protestants should be capable of such meanness. There is not one of the people, high or low, whom I have met, who is not [illegible], and who does not express his sympathy for you. Some of our German friends - those of them who think of sending Caspar [Butz?] to Congress -- were at first disposed to find fault with you for signing the Congressional apportionment bill. Yesterday it was reported by "The Times" that you had not signed it-and a dozen men [requested?] me to telegraph you upon the subject. Mr <pre>---- </pre> <pre>[Medill?] told me last night that he should write to you. </pre> Now, the bill is a hard one for the Republicans. Upon the basis of the last Spring's election the Democrats will have about five hundred majority. But I am thinking that you have already signed the bill; and if you have not, I will not presume to offer my advice. I know you will do the best you can under the circumstances, and that will be right, though some may complain. I dropped into the "Tribune" office late last night and found that nothing has been written in reply to "The Times." So I hurriedly wrote a few lines under the heading "My Copperhead [Protest?]". Perhaps I will write another article to-day in which I will mention the fact that Ohio gives her governor $122,000 as a contingent fund. Dr. Buck left with me the <hr /> other morning a paper for the signatures of our members praying you to put some new men in the place of Powell in the Board of Penitentiary Commissions. I have obtained the signatures. Permit me to add, that if in your opinion the place would be a suitable one for me, or you can consistently give it to me, I would hold myself under lasting obligations to you. Respectfully, Your ob't servant, J.A. Eastman <hr /> Private J.A. Eastman Chicago - Feb 18th - 1863. Says yesterday the "Times" reported that the Gov had not signed the Congressional app't bill and a dozen men requested me to telegraph you immediately. He dropped into the Tribune office and finding nothing in reply to the "Times" wrote a few lines - perhaps he will write another article to-day in which he will mention that Ohio gives her Gov $122,000 as a contingent fund - D. Buck left a paper with him the other day for the signature of these members praying the Gov to appoints some new man in the place of Powell in the Board of Penitentiary - Mr. Eastman would like the position. [7th?] 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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. A. Eastman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509919 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. Chicago Ill. Feb 18, 1863. Governor Richard Yates, Dear Sir: I see from the Springfield reports of "The Times" that the Copperheads are determined to make you further trouble. Knowing the facts as I do, I am astonished that the protestants should be capable of such meanness. There is not one of the people, high or low, whom I have met, who is not [illegible], and who does not express his sympathy for you. Some of our German friends - those of them who think of sending Caspar [Butz?] to Congress -- were at first disposed to find fault with you for signing the Congressional apportionment bill. Yesterday it was reported by "The Times" that you had not signed it-and a dozen men [requested?] me to telegraph you upon the subject. Mr <pre>---- </pre> <pre>[Medill?] told me last night that he should write to you. </pre> Now, the bill is a hard one for the Republicans. Upon the basis of the last Spring's election the Democrats will have about five hundred majority. But I am thinking that you have already signed the bill; and if you have not, I will not presume to offer my advice. I know you will do the best you can under the circumstances, and that will be right, though some may complain. I dropped into the "Tribune" office late last night and found that nothing has been written in reply to "The Times." So I hurriedly wrote a few lines under the heading "My Copperhead [Protest?]". Perhaps I will write another article to-day in which I will mention the fact that Ohio gives her governor $122,000 as a contingent fund. Dr. Buck left with me the <hr /> other morning a paper for the signatures of our members praying you to put some new men in the place of Powell in the Board of Penitentiary Commissions. I have obtained the signatures. Permit me to add, that if in your opinion the place would be a suitable one for me, or you can consistently give it to me, I would hold myself under lasting obligations to you. Respectfully, Your ob't servant, J.A. Eastman <hr /> Private J.A. Eastman Chicago - Feb 18th - 1863. Says yesterday the "Times" reported that the Gov had not signed the Congressional app't bill and a dozen men requested me to telegraph you immediately. He dropped into the Tribune office and finding nothing in reply to the "Times" wrote a few lines - perhaps he will write another article to-day in which he will mention that Ohio gives her Gov $122,000 as a contingent fund - D. Buck left a paper with him the other day for the signature of these members praying the Gov to appoints some new man in the place of Powell in the Board of Penitentiary - Mr. Eastman would like the position. [7th?] 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