287 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/41633fc4ae7875ccc1a4d5334e2042cf.pdf 81e52b4db4d6f4a7baf3e5e5626ce696 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 8, Folder 01 (August 18, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaac G. L. Milhall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504048 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d35c10c0a52eeb77054dd36d37b07736.pdf e21794d2fca8109d2cabbc84edf1f231 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneva Illinois Sept 2. 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates Sir Allow me to introduce to you J H. Mayborne Esq of this place. He is one of our most respectable citizens and has been for several years chairman of our Republican Central Committee. He visits Springfield to lay before the condition of the Lincoln Regiment, and to ask at your hands all the favorable action you can consistently give in the premises. The application by us for acceptance by the War Department as an independent corps was made before we were aware of the proffer of the thirteen regiments by Your Excellency & before we knew that Camp Butler had been determined upon. Mr Mayborne will state to you more fully than I can write the condition of things, & I will only add that his word may be implicitly relied upon. Very Respectfully Yours Isaac G. Wilson <hr /> Recommending J. H. Mayborne 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 3, Folder 08 (September 1-5, 1861) 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 Isaac G. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500926 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. Geneva Illinois Sept 2. 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates Sir Allow me to introduce to you J H. Mayborne Esq of this place. He is one of our most respectable citizens and has been for several years chairman of our Republican Central Committee. He visits Springfield to lay before the condition of the Lincoln Regiment, and to ask at your hands all the favorable action you can consistently give in the premises. The application by us for acceptance by the War Department as an independent corps was made before we were aware of the proffer of the thirteen regiments by Your Excellency & before we knew that Camp Butler had been determined upon. Mr Mayborne will state to you more fully than I can write the condition of things, & I will only add that his word may be implicitly relied upon. Very Respectfully Yours Isaac G. Wilson <hr /> Recommending J. H. Mayborne 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/48da2fbdd0d956e6ab0d7e4d51814863.pdf f882b46c32987775ccc368b0bb1b366d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneva Ills Sept 11 1861 Governor Yates My Dear Sir On my return from St Louis I very unexpectedly found a telegram from the War Department of the date of Sept. 6th announcing that the official acceptance of the Lincoln Regiment together with the necessary orders etc, had been mailed to me, and by yesterdays mail I received the papers. I need not say that after the previous adverse decision of the Department, I was much surprised at this turn of affairs as we had made no renewal of our application in that quarters. Meantime the protracted delay and uncertainty as to when and where, if at all, we were to be organized, had begun to produce serious effects. The recruits were becoming discouraged and gradually dropping of to unite with Chicago regiments. In one instance a whole company going into the Douglas brigade. Under these circumstances some prompt action became indis <hr /> pensable, and an informal meeting was hastily called at which it was determined to go into camp here at once under the acceptance from the Secretary of War. The feeling among the captains was such that I could not have controlled it had I attempted. Nothing else would have been listened to. I have felt constrained to briefly make this explanation to relieve myself from the appearance of disingenuousness after what occurred at Springfield. The treatment which I received at your hands was so marked with kindness and gentlemanly courtesy that it would pain me to have you feel for one moment that I had acted dishonorably. The truth is matters had got beyond my control. The conduct of the War Department in relation to our application has been singularly inconsistent and strange – accepting us one week, refusing the next, and finally accepting. I hope in self vindication to have an opportunity at some future time to lay before you the correspondence that has taken place. Very sincerely Your Friend & Obt. Servant Isaac G. Wilson <hr /> Isaac G Wilson Explanation about Regmt answered Answer that letter is satisfactory & file 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 4, Folder 01 (September 11-20, 1861) 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 Isaac G. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502006 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. Geneva Ills Sept 11 1861 Governor Yates My Dear Sir On my return from St Louis I very unexpectedly found a telegram from the War Department of the date of Sept. 6th announcing that the official acceptance of the Lincoln Regiment together with the necessary orders etc, had been mailed to me, and by yesterdays mail I received the papers. I need not say that after the previous adverse decision of the Department, I was much surprised at this turn of affairs as we had made no renewal of our application in that quarters. Meantime the protracted delay and uncertainty as to when and where, if at all, we were to be organized, had begun to produce serious effects. The recruits were becoming discouraged and gradually dropping of to unite with Chicago regiments. In one instance a whole company going into the Douglas brigade. Under these circumstances some prompt action became indis <hr /> pensable, and an informal meeting was hastily called at which it was determined to go into camp here at once under the acceptance from the Secretary of War. The feeling among the captains was such that I could not have controlled it had I attempted. Nothing else would have been listened to. I have felt constrained to briefly make this explanation to relieve myself from the appearance of disingenuousness after what occurred at Springfield. The treatment which I received at your hands was so marked with kindness and gentlemanly courtesy that it would pain me to have you feel for one moment that I had acted dishonorably. The truth is matters had got beyond my control. The conduct of the War Department in relation to our application has been singularly inconsistent and strange – accepting us one week, refusing the next, and finally accepting. I hope in self vindication to have an opportunity at some future time to lay before you the correspondence that has taken place. Very sincerely Your Friend & Obt. Servant Isaac G. Wilson <hr /> Isaac G Wilson Explanation about Regmt answered Answer that letter is satisfactory & file 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/4371734d4c8d0dbb67d092b776e80dfd.pdf 4a4a2211bb22e1cb73c97f65c2e18b22 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters of the Lincoln Regiment. Camp Lyon, Geneva, Ill., Sept 26 1861. His Excellency Governor Yates Sir I am in receipt of a letter from Thomas A Scott asst. Sec. of war in which he says: "All matters relating to the organization subsistence and transportation of troops have been referred to the Governors of the several States in which troops are being raised. Col Wilson will therefore have to apply to the Governor of the state of Illinois etc." I construe this to embrace the uniforming and equipping of the soldiers. We are now in camp with between 500 & 600 men and within ten days shall be very nearly full. Cold weather is rapidly approaching and many of the men need overcoats as well as uniforms. Will you do me the favor to inform me how soon we can be furnished. We have a portion of our tents and are expecting the <hr /> balance in a day or two. Our acceptance embraced a regiment of infantry with a company of Cavalry attached. Our Co. of Cavalry is full & in camp. What provision is to be made for the horses and equipments? Allow me to beg of you that our uniforms may be furnished at the earliest possible moment. Please inform me as to the extent of your authority in relation to the equipping the regiment, can we obtain what we need in Chicago? Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant Isaac G. Wilson Acting Colonel Lincoln Regt. P.S. Has our number been assigned? Answer that Gov understands from me that his Regiment is now provided for with uniforms. Gov has no authority to provide Cavalry [horses?]. He intends while at Washington where he now is to get authority to do so <hr /> Col Isaac G Wilson About his Regt 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 4, Folder 02 (September 21-27, 1861) 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 Isaac G. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502127 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters of the Lincoln Regiment. Camp Lyon, Geneva, Ill., Sept 26 1861. His Excellency Governor Yates Sir I am in receipt of a letter from Thomas A Scott asst. Sec. of war in which he says: "All matters relating to the organization subsistence and transportation of troops have been referred to the Governors of the several States in which troops are being raised. Col Wilson will therefore have to apply to the Governor of the state of Illinois etc." I construe this to embrace the uniforming and equipping of the soldiers. We are now in camp with between 500 & 600 men and within ten days shall be very nearly full. Cold weather is rapidly approaching and many of the men need overcoats as well as uniforms. Will you do me the favor to inform me how soon we can be furnished. We have a portion of our tents and are expecting the <hr /> balance in a day or two. Our acceptance embraced a regiment of infantry with a company of Cavalry attached. Our Co. of Cavalry is full & in camp. What provision is to be made for the horses and equipments? Allow me to beg of you that our uniforms may be furnished at the earliest possible moment. Please inform me as to the extent of your authority in relation to the equipping the regiment, can we obtain what we need in Chicago? Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant Isaac G. Wilson Acting Colonel Lincoln Regt. P.S. Has our number been assigned? Answer that Gov understands from me that his Regiment is now provided for with uniforms. Gov has no authority to provide Cavalry [horses?]. He intends while at Washington where he now is to get authority to do so <hr /> Col Isaac G Wilson About his Regt 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/64865f844d11376146e6f1bec4127d74.pdf df85577ef8eacb703548690165e221a8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters of the Lincoln Regiment. Camp Lyon, Geneva, Ill., Oct 14 1861. Governor Yates Dear Sir My regiment will soon be full and I feel much solicitude about their arms. I have noticed the statement in the newspapers in relation to the guns obtained by you at Washington, and I wish to request that the Lincoln Regiment shall be duly remembered in the distribution. I have taken the liberty to telegraph you this morning asking for 200 of the rifles, and I earnestly hope you may be able to accommodate us. Very truly yours Isaac G. Wilson Col. Com'g 52d Ill. Vol. <hr /> Isaac G. Wilson About 53d Regim't 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 4, Folder 05 (October 13-31, 1861) 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 Isaac G. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-10-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502236 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters of the Lincoln Regiment. Camp Lyon, Geneva, Ill., Oct 14 1861. Governor Yates Dear Sir My regiment will soon be full and I feel much solicitude about their arms. I have noticed the statement in the newspapers in relation to the guns obtained by you at Washington, and I wish to request that the Lincoln Regiment shall be duly remembered in the distribution. I have taken the liberty to telegraph you this morning asking for 200 of the rifles, and I earnestly hope you may be able to accommodate us. Very truly yours Isaac G. Wilson Col. Com'g 52d Ill. Vol. <hr /> Isaac G. Wilson About 53d Regim't 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/b1660f9890b24382e671cb2cef001c31.pdf 33e8bdef6b1ee1e6e06a943cb47763b5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneva Illinois March 7. 1864 To whom it may concern: Mr Reeser, the bearer of this desires to go to Knoxville Tenn. to bring back his brother in law Elias Bennett, a member of the Elgin Battery, who has been for a long time sick in the hospital. It is reported that Bennetts officers are entirely willing that he should go home, but he is too sick to come without assistance and great care. It gives me pleasure to say that Mr Reeser is one of our old citizens and a man of excellent character. He is worthy the confidence of the military authorities and I heartily commend him to their kind consideration. Any aid or facilities they may extend to him will be worthily bestowed. Isaac G. Wilson Circuit Judge P.S. Mr Bennetts wife also desires to accompany Mr Reeser. <hr /> Wilson, Judge. Isaac G. Geneva. Ills. March 7. 1864 Introducing Mr Reese who desires to proceed to Knoxville to bring home his brother in law a member of the Elgin Battery, a long time Sick. as a man of excellent character & worthy of Confidence. 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 15, Folder 06 (March 1-10, 1864) 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 Isaac G. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-03-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508700 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. Geneva Illinois March 7. 1864 To whom it may concern: Mr Reeser, the bearer of this desires to go to Knoxville Tenn. to bring back his brother in law Elias Bennett, a member of the Elgin Battery, who has been for a long time sick in the hospital. It is reported that Bennetts officers are entirely willing that he should go home, but he is too sick to come without assistance and great care. It gives me pleasure to say that Mr Reeser is one of our old citizens and a man of excellent character. He is worthy the confidence of the military authorities and I heartily commend him to their kind consideration. Any aid or facilities they may extend to him will be worthily bestowed. Isaac G. Wilson Circuit Judge P.S. Mr Bennetts wife also desires to accompany Mr Reeser. <hr /> Wilson, Judge. Isaac G. Geneva. Ills. March 7. 1864 Introducing Mr Reese who desires to proceed to Knoxville to bring home his brother in law a member of the Elgin Battery, a long time Sick. as a man of excellent character & worthy of Confidence. 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/deedbfa6c56ca6176042dbfade0a8434.pdf 44cab3cb56693861c1f15d9c16507ec0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneva Ill Nov 27, 1864 My Dear Governor Your favors I found last evening on my return from my Naperville Court. Will see that the speeches are duly distributed. I am happy to say that so far as I am advised there is but one voice in this part of the state in relation to the Senatorship. Our member, Mr. Mann, is my warm personal friend and is all right. I have not yet met with Sedgewick the member from Dupage but expect to see him on my return to Naperville tomorrow. Among the people who were at court there the past week I found the sentiment universal in your favor and I have no doubt he is for you. I held court in McHenry County a few weeks ago, and was glad to find that Joslyn was right. I had feared that the failure of this brother to obtain the colonelcy of the 141st might have made him hostile. I had a full conversation with him and he assured me he should support you heartily. I have not seen Gen Fuller, but take it for <hr /> granted he is for you. With congratulations on your flattering prospects, and asking you to advise me if any contingency should arise in which I can be of service, I remain Very truly Your Friend Isaac G. Wilson <hr /> Wilson Hon J.G. Geneva Ills Nov 27th 64 Received speeches &c & will distribute. He thinks the people there are for you for Senate. Mr. Mann is all right and he thinks Mr Sedgwick of DuPage is also. He will see him-- Has not seen Gen'l Fuller but take it for granted he is for you. Judge J.G. Wilson 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 19, Folder 04 (November 26-30, 1864) 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 Isaac G. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513712 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. Geneva Ill Nov 27, 1864 My Dear Governor Your favors I found last evening on my return from my Naperville Court. Will see that the speeches are duly distributed. I am happy to say that so far as I am advised there is but one voice in this part of the state in relation to the Senatorship. Our member, Mr. Mann, is my warm personal friend and is all right. I have not yet met with Sedgewick the member from Dupage but expect to see him on my return to Naperville tomorrow. Among the people who were at court there the past week I found the sentiment universal in your favor and I have no doubt he is for you. I held court in McHenry County a few weeks ago, and was glad to find that Joslyn was right. I had feared that the failure of this brother to obtain the colonelcy of the 141st might have made him hostile. I had a full conversation with him and he assured me he should support you heartily. I have not seen Gen Fuller, but take it for <hr /> granted he is for you. With congratulations on your flattering prospects, and asking you to advise me if any contingency should arise in which I can be of service, I remain Very truly Your Friend Isaac G. Wilson <hr /> Wilson Hon J.G. Geneva Ills Nov 27th 64 Received speeches &c & will distribute. He thinks the people there are for you for Senate. Mr. Mann is all right and he thinks Mr Sedgwick of DuPage is also. He will see him-- Has not seen Gen'l Fuller but take it for granted he is for you. Judge J.G. Wilson 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/a7b1ae8a6a9b8662484f36e52a719d87.pdf f9fa60b11700dc75d453cd512861b74f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneva Aug 27, 1864 Dear Governor At our Congressional Con vention held at Elgin yesterday, I took the liberty of introducing a resolution, or rather handing it to the committee on Resolu tions with a request that they report it, expressing a strong preference for yourself as next U.S. Senator. The committee reported it to the convention, and its reading elicited the most hearty ap plause. The [leaven?], of which I spoke in a former letter, showed itself however, in the person of one or two delegates from the North western part of the district - speaking more accurately, from Boone & McHenry Counties. A motion by one of them to vote separately upon this resolution was voted down by an over whelming majority, not more than four or five votes being heard in the aff. The resolution with the others then passed unanimously - The only question <hr /> in my own mind was as to the propriety of taking an expression at such a convention. Upon consultation with Mr. [name] & other friends, my judgment was that it would do good. By quietly conversing with delegates I first made myself reasonably sure that it would carry largely. The unanimity and heartiness with which it passed will exert the best influence, and at a point where it is needed. The district is composed of seven large Counties and the little "State of Boone" as it is sometimes called - <pre>I think it would be well for </pre> you to speak here if at all [consistent?]. This being the county seat of a large county & easily approachable from every direction and Aurora being supplied this week by Oglesby, I earnestly hope you arrange to come. Please let me know whether you can. Very truly Your Friend & obt. Sert Isaac G. Wilson <hr /> Wilson Isaac G Geneva Aug 27th/64 States that at the convention he had a resolution offered endorsing Gov for U.S. Senator, which passed unanimously - Invites him to come there to speak. 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 18, Folder 02 (August 25-31, 1864) 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 Isaac G. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509372 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. Geneva Aug 27, 1864 Dear Governor At our Congressional Con vention held at Elgin yesterday, I took the liberty of introducing a resolution, or rather handing it to the committee on Resolu tions with a request that they report it, expressing a strong preference for yourself as next U.S. Senator. The committee reported it to the convention, and its reading elicited the most hearty ap plause. The [leaven?], of which I spoke in a former letter, showed itself however, in the person of one or two delegates from the North western part of the district - speaking more accurately, from Boone & McHenry Counties. A motion by one of them to vote separately upon this resolution was voted down by an over whelming majority, not more than four or five votes being heard in the aff. The resolution with the others then passed unanimously - The only question <hr /> in my own mind was as to the propriety of taking an expression at such a convention. Upon consultation with Mr. [name] & other friends, my judgment was that it would do good. By quietly conversing with delegates I first made myself reasonably sure that it would carry largely. The unanimity and heartiness with which it passed will exert the best influence, and at a point where it is needed. The district is composed of seven large Counties and the little "State of Boone" as it is sometimes called - <pre>I think it would be well for </pre> you to speak here if at all [consistent?]. This being the county seat of a large county & easily approachable from every direction and Aurora being supplied this week by Oglesby, I earnestly hope you arrange to come. Please let me know whether you can. Very truly Your Friend & obt. Sert Isaac G. Wilson <hr /> Wilson Isaac G Geneva Aug 27th/64 States that at the convention he had a resolution offered endorsing Gov for U.S. Senator, which passed unanimously - Invites him to come there to speak. 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/be99ddd9f72fcd972b754b11d30b02c0.pdf 95ce3b06db86c1859f2ba20c2425bc16 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneva Ill Sept 1. 1864 Dear Governor: In my recent letter requesting you to come to Geneva and speak, I thoughtlessly omitted to offer you the hospitalities of my house, which I take occasion now to do. Our Hotels, like most village taverns, afford rather indifferent accommodations. It will give me much pleasure to entertain you Very Truly Yours Isaac G. Wilson P.S. McLean was at the Elgin Convention. You have no firmer friend than he is although he felt a little hurt about the slaughter of Joslyn as Colonel of the 141st. I enclose a copy of my resolution passed by the convention unanimously I.G.W. <hr /> Resolved, That the Hon. Richard Yates, our present distinguished Governor, by his noble and patriotic devotion to the cause of our imperiled country, and his untiring efforts to alleviate the sufferings of our soldiers in the field and in camp, has justly endeared himself to the hearts of the loyal people of this State, and earned the proud appellation of the “soldiers' friend;” that the glorious record he has made for the State which gave to the country Abraham Lincoln,” entitles him to the gratitude of the people, and that he is the unanimous choice of the delegates to this Convention for United States Senator, at the next session of our State Legislature. <hr /> RACE TO COMMENCE at 4 O'CLOCK. For the accomodatiok of the public a special train of cars will leave the Chicago, Alton and St. Louis Depot at 8 o'clock for the course, and return as soon as the race is over. Fare for the round trip, fifty cents. The above field of horses comprises some of the best trotters in the West. They are very evenly matched, and one of the fastest and best contested races ever seen in the West may confidently be anticipated, taking into consideration the immense concourse of strangers now visiting the city during the sitting of the Convention, will necessarily be seeking some source of amusement which fact of itself give almost positive assurance of a very large attendance. And my object being more to make sport than money, I have determined to put the price of admission to all parts of the track at the low price of fifty cents. <hr /> Wilson Isaac G. Geneva. Spt. 1st 1864 In his invitation to Govr to come there speak, he thoughtlessly omitted to offer him Hospitality of his house which he now does. File 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 18, Folder 03 (September 1-8, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaac G. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509402 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. Geneva Ill Sept 1. 1864 Dear Governor: In my recent letter requesting you to come to Geneva and speak, I thoughtlessly omitted to offer you the hospitalities of my house, which I take occasion now to do. Our Hotels, like most village taverns, afford rather indifferent accommodations. It will give me much pleasure to entertain you Very Truly Yours Isaac G. Wilson P.S. McLean was at the Elgin Convention. You have no firmer friend than he is although he felt a little hurt about the slaughter of Joslyn as Colonel of the 141st. I enclose a copy of my resolution passed by the convention unanimously I.G.W. <hr /> Resolved, That the Hon. Richard Yates, our present distinguished Governor, by his noble and patriotic devotion to the cause of our imperiled country, and his untiring efforts to alleviate the sufferings of our soldiers in the field and in camp, has justly endeared himself to the hearts of the loyal people of this State, and earned the proud appellation of the “soldiers' friend;” that the glorious record he has made for the State which gave to the country Abraham Lincoln,” entitles him to the gratitude of the people, and that he is the unanimous choice of the delegates to this Convention for United States Senator, at the next session of our State Legislature. <hr /> RACE TO COMMENCE at 4 O'CLOCK. For the accomodatiok of the public a special train of cars will leave the Chicago, Alton and St. Louis Depot at 8 o'clock for the course, and return as soon as the race is over. Fare for the round trip, fifty cents. The above field of horses comprises some of the best trotters in the West. They are very evenly matched, and one of the fastest and best contested races ever seen in the West may confidently be anticipated, taking into consideration the immense concourse of strangers now visiting the city during the sitting of the Convention, will necessarily be seeking some source of amusement which fact of itself give almost positive assurance of a very large attendance. And my object being more to make sport than money, I have determined to put the price of admission to all parts of the track at the low price of fifty cents. <hr /> Wilson Isaac G. Geneva. Spt. 1st 1864 In his invitation to Govr to come there speak, he thoughtlessly omitted to offer him Hospitality of his house which he now does. File 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/e41283aa4763cfdfc39988e82164f74b.pdf 2ad7ebe8f89edd3709ddabd71bdd6173 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 10, Folder 03 (December 1-15, 1862) 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 Isaac H. Allen to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-12-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503270 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5b4bcbcb78610e56415d0fa5a1477958.pdf 48c3681ee949f241cb28600bb1a18da7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Waverly, Ill July 17th, 1862 Gov. Yates: Dear Sir: This will introduce to your Excellency George W. Rofs, Commissary Sargent of 32nd Regiment Ill Volunteers, and son of Col. John W. Rofs of the same Regiment, who fell at Shiloh. He was sent home, immediately after that battle, more dead than alive, with the prevailing disease of the camps. When Col. Logan was home George visited him and after stating his case was advised by the Colonel to apply for a discharge - the Colonel kindly promising to procure one for <hr /> for him, and telling him to remain at home in the meantime to recruit his health for some other employment. Assured in this manner, George felt virtually discharged, and gave himself no further uneasiness upon the subject; and as his health improved, proceed to lay his plans in a civic direction. Today, he is unexpectedly informed by letter that his presence is necessary to pass with the regiment, to be passed upon by the Brigade Surgeon, if unfit for service, or to take his place in the line. He nor his friends have the slightest objection to the stern behests of military rule; but George is poor, has not received any pay for a long time, and be <hr /> ing absent without a furlough is required to pay his way back to Tennessee. Your Excellency doubtless has discretionary power in these matters, and we appeal with confidence to one whose generosity to the soldier is proverbial in every Western camp. You were well acquainted with his father, whose heroic death was a fitting climax to a pure and patriotic life, and it will be needless for us to say how worthily any favor you show George will be bestowed. With great respect, [illegible] H. Brown Asabel Coe Robt McKee John A. Crain J.W. Caldwell John C. McCoy <hr /> Transportation for Geo to Ross [illegible] Ind. July 18 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 6, Folder 06 (July 15-17, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaac H. Brown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502868 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. Waverly, Ill July 17th, 1862 Gov. Yates: Dear Sir: This will introduce to your Excellency George W. Rofs, Commissary Sargent of 32nd Regiment Ill Volunteers, and son of Col. John W. Rofs of the same Regiment, who fell at Shiloh. He was sent home, immediately after that battle, more dead than alive, with the prevailing disease of the camps. When Col. Logan was home George visited him and after stating his case was advised by the Colonel to apply for a discharge - the Colonel kindly promising to procure one for <hr /> for him, and telling him to remain at home in the meantime to recruit his health for some other employment. Assured in this manner, George felt virtually discharged, and gave himself no further uneasiness upon the subject; and as his health improved, proceed to lay his plans in a civic direction. Today, he is unexpectedly informed by letter that his presence is necessary to pass with the regiment, to be passed upon by the Brigade Surgeon, if unfit for service, or to take his place in the line. He nor his friends have the slightest objection to the stern behests of military rule; but George is poor, has not received any pay for a long time, and be <hr /> ing absent without a furlough is required to pay his way back to Tennessee. Your Excellency doubtless has discretionary power in these matters, and we appeal with confidence to one whose generosity to the soldier is proverbial in every Western camp. You were well acquainted with his father, whose heroic death was a fitting climax to a pure and patriotic life, and it will be needless for us to say how worthily any favor you show George will be bestowed. With great respect, [illegible] H. Brown Asabel Coe Robt McKee John A. Crain J.W. Caldwell John C. McCoy <hr /> Transportation for Geo to Ross [illegible] Ind. July 18 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/9299579e8df470205d7e18aebe2ed081.pdf bc48fcf0aa96c831b2a472560f2a65d8 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 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) 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 Isaac H. Might to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500668 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/95c1703fd80a5a049268c76c1fd84ffd.pdf f41d2b9adfd2754c32c7c0ce1bd46bcf 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 (List of Promotions and Appointments, 1861-1871) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaac Harney through Thomas P. Horner Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505906 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/036c0d30630a9b473475dfbd03869879.pdf 9669a3c8d95eabc7ccca64ceb2cf397c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Xenia Illinois Aug 1 1861 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Illinois Sir I took possession of the lot of Powder Twenty Eight kegs and shiped it this morning to Mr [Bessel?] Commandant at the Arsenal Saint Louis subject to your order. Having no secure place here to keep the Powder I thought that the best place to send it This lot of Powder was shiped from Xenia Ohio to Mr Ewbanks Hamilton County in the care of M. B. Garner of this place with instructions to him to send the Magazines back as he had a quantity more to send. From the best information we can get Mr Ewbanks is a Sesessionist and Mr Garner is considered here by all Union Men as one at heart. It is also strongly suspisioned that their is a secret orgination of Sessesionist extending from our town South banding together we suppose to make a raid on Union citizens when the opportunity occurs Yours Very Respectfuly Isaac Hoskinson <hr /> Isaac Hoskinson In regard to seizure of Powder at Xenia 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 3, Folder 04 (August 1-12, 1861) 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 Isaac Hoskinson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500622 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. Xenia Illinois Aug 1 1861 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Illinois Sir I took possession of the lot of Powder Twenty Eight kegs and shiped it this morning to Mr [Bessel?] Commandant at the Arsenal Saint Louis subject to your order. Having no secure place here to keep the Powder I thought that the best place to send it This lot of Powder was shiped from Xenia Ohio to Mr Ewbanks Hamilton County in the care of M. B. Garner of this place with instructions to him to send the Magazines back as he had a quantity more to send. From the best information we can get Mr Ewbanks is a Sesessionist and Mr Garner is considered here by all Union Men as one at heart. It is also strongly suspisioned that their is a secret orgination of Sessesionist extending from our town South banding together we suppose to make a raid on Union citizens when the opportunity occurs Yours Very Respectfuly Isaac Hoskinson <hr /> Isaac Hoskinson In regard to seizure of Powder at Xenia 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/7073b46e05c433587a6cdd7d08cbc4eb.pdf 16a6858b538645c5398a86615820567f 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 1864) 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 8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaac J. Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508574 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f329aac02d02064b7f5a17efeae12178.pdf 0a17450d7a6c1ded22b00d7193a73333 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [illegible seal in upper left hand corner] Jacksonville Ill July 26, 1865 To his Exct. Abraham Lincoln President [illegible] Sir. The undersigned citizens of Jacksonville Ill [illegible] pleasure in stating that Mr. John D. Strong, Post Master at this place, has discharged the duties of the office, since his appointment in 1861 to the general satisfaction of the public; and so far as we are able to judge or [con ? illegible] with ability; We know of no good reason for his removel Respectfully [Idane ?] L. Morrison Mat Stuey Edward P. Kirby Wesley Mathers [Abrus ?] Yates E L Greenleaf Wm P Barr John T Cassell David S Davenport Henry C Coffman Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaac L. Morrison and others to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511871 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [illegible seal in upper left hand corner] Jacksonville Ill July 26, 1865 To his Exct. Abraham Lincoln President [illegible] Sir. The undersigned citizens of Jacksonville Ill [illegible] pleasure in stating that Mr. John D. Strong, Post Master at this place, has discharged the duties of the office, since his appointment in 1861 to the general satisfaction of the public; and so far as we are able to judge or [con ? illegible] with ability; We know of no good reason for his removel Respectfully [Idane ?] L. Morrison Mat Stuey Edward P. Kirby Wesley Mathers [Abrus ?] Yates E L Greenleaf Wm P Barr John T Cassell David S Davenport Henry C Coffman Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/040c044c48fbf04d536bd494c51cb3ef.pdf 5d2b4bd82be7c90270b4a7193a1acd7b 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 3, Folder 09 (September 6-10, 1861) 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 Isaac L. Morrison to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501016 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9f809b1c146b66af672a93f31c9567d5.pdf 74e99e308c409aa28588ff88c387ac46 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill July 26, 1865 Hon Ricd Yates Washington D.C. D. Sir: According to Our understand ing, before You left for Washington I enclose to You several letters in regard to the U.S. attorneyship for the south Dist. of Ill. One is a copy of a letter written by Judge Thomas and sent to the President, and one a letter from Hon J.K. Dubois, to Judge Thomas, You can decide whether it is advisable to offer it or not, I never mentioned the Matter to Mr Dubois Myself. I sapposed his reason for not fully committing himself, was that he wished to be free, until he should Know the result of his friends applica tion, for a Cabin.. Appointment for him, I enclose, also, one <hr /> in this Number from Mr A.M. Gaglay of Louisville Ky. to Mr. Speed Atty. Genl. Mr. Gaglay is personally well acquainted with Mr Speed and an old friend of mine. I have not thought it necessary to extend the list, beleiving the success of my applica tion Mainly depends upon Yourself, [Even?] [I?] only send these, to give You assurance that My appointment would give satisfaction to Your friends and those of the clan at least in this part of the Dist. In sending You these pap ers Gov. I wish, to be unders tood as not asking You to place Yourself in any hostile attitude to anyone, or to <hr /> embarrass Yourself, I would prefer You would return them, without presenting them, to Me rather than do so Of course I know nothing of what is to be the policy of the Admin in regard to appointments nor do I advise. It is thought by many friends of the Admin that the 8th Cong. Dist. headed by Judge D assumes more than is admissable or becoming in these matters I do not mean to say that Our worth President recognizes any thing of the Kind. I trust I shall not be Considered a "hanger on" would prefer to withdraw My application However, I commit it to Your Care Mr W. May be was indispensable <hr /> if so he should not be a [illegible] with -- I am [illegible] very truly Your Ser. [illegible] Isaac L. Morrison Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaac L. Morrison to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511869 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill July 26, 1865 Hon Ricd Yates Washington D.C. D. Sir: According to Our understand ing, before You left for Washington I enclose to You several letters in regard to the U.S. attorneyship for the south Dist. of Ill. One is a copy of a letter written by Judge Thomas and sent to the President, and one a letter from Hon J.K. Dubois, to Judge Thomas, You can decide whether it is advisable to offer it or not, I never mentioned the Matter to Mr Dubois Myself. I sapposed his reason for not fully committing himself, was that he wished to be free, until he should Know the result of his friends applica tion, for a Cabin.. Appointment for him, I enclose, also, one <hr /> in this Number from Mr A.M. Gaglay of Louisville Ky. to Mr. Speed Atty. Genl. Mr. Gaglay is personally well acquainted with Mr Speed and an old friend of mine. I have not thought it necessary to extend the list, beleiving the success of my applica tion Mainly depends upon Yourself, [Even?] [I?] only send these, to give You assurance that My appointment would give satisfaction to Your friends and those of the clan at least in this part of the Dist. In sending You these pap ers Gov. I wish, to be unders tood as not asking You to place Yourself in any hostile attitude to anyone, or to <hr /> embarrass Yourself, I would prefer You would return them, without presenting them, to Me rather than do so Of course I know nothing of what is to be the policy of the Admin in regard to appointments nor do I advise. It is thought by many friends of the Admin that the 8th Cong. Dist. headed by Judge D assumes more than is admissable or becoming in these matters I do not mean to say that Our worth President recognizes any thing of the Kind. I trust I shall not be Considered a "hanger on" would prefer to withdraw My application However, I commit it to Your Care Mr W. May be was indispensable <hr /> if so he should not be a [illegible] with -- I am [illegible] very truly Your Ser. [illegible] Isaac L. Morrison Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/166cc781a1f7714e2ce2c79f7ae2a061.pdf e31bde92547bf7a938bbba525cb45816 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Geo. W. Hamilton letter 2/28/65 With Newton Bateman letter 12/22/64 With W. Walker letter 1/3/64 Jacksonville Ill July 28. 1865 Hon Rich'd Yates Washington D. C. Dear Sir; I enclose a letter which has been received since I wrote in yesterday Very Truly Yours [illegible mark] Isaac L Morrison Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaac L. Morrison to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511879 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Geo. W. Hamilton letter 2/28/65 With Newton Bateman letter 12/22/64 With W. Walker letter 1/3/64 Jacksonville Ill July 28. 1865 Hon Rich'd Yates Washington D. C. Dear Sir; I enclose a letter which has been received since I wrote in yesterday Very Truly Yours [illegible mark] Isaac L Morrison Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/61e7285d7c8067211e442758c3567d8d.pdf 3e78ee2f61b06bd9a33d0f4d740616c1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill Mar 2 65 Hon Richd Yates Washington My Dear Sir, At request of Mr John D Strong I have consulted with a number of our friends here in regard to the Post office at this places in order to see what was the feeling in regard to his [continuance?] in office and have to state that I feel a very general satisfaction expressed, with him I enclose a letter signed by a number of citizens expressing their views in the subject which might be extended to any member called for within the [limits?] of the [popolatine?]- His [continuance?] office will give satisfaction to this party [illegible] Isaac L Morrisson 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 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaac L. Morrisson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511885 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill Mar 2 65 Hon Richd Yates Washington My Dear Sir, At request of Mr John D Strong I have consulted with a number of our friends here in regard to the Post office at this places in order to see what was the feeling in regard to his [continuance?] in office and have to state that I feel a very general satisfaction expressed, with him I enclose a letter signed by a number of citizens expressing their views in the subject which might be extended to any member called for within the [limits?] of the [popolatine?]- His [continuance?] office will give satisfaction to this party [illegible] Isaac L Morrisson 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/427e320aa5501a87b6408cdeee857ddd.pdf 17c3fcd0a913e27ac6ad4e5b087bff6d 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 10, Folder 06 (January 1-15, 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 Isaac Lindsay to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503375 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9248d8d3ff73cdfa547dcf21c78e9007.pdf 5f949a4336d5d2909051ce81ec30c7f7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of the Receiver of Taxes, Philadelphia, May 20 1861 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir Not knowing whether you intended taking the field in person, I was somewhat perplexed by the word equipments in your first dispatch sent me However I send full equipments for a Major General Commanding the Army, which is your rank according to Generals Patterson & Cadwalader of this State, whom I consulted as the best authority, merely asking what rank a Governor occupied and how equipped; not mentioning any names &c I have used my best judment (in connection with Samiento) with regard to economy, style and material, hoping the articles will meet your approbation, but since the bombardment of Sumpter <hr /> the wholesale houses for Military Accoutrements in this City, have been entirely unable to meet the demands made on them, and as a consequence prices are raised in proportion. The saddle, I had to purchase as I could get no saddle cloth to cover your saddle; which aforesaid cloth you could not get along without. I will now send a list of the articles so that you will know if any are missing Uniform Dress Coat, Pants, and 2 vests Chapeau, Fatigue Cap with cover, Sash, Sword and Sword belt Bridle, Saddle with Cloth, Spurs, Holsters Give my respects to M Cassell and I hope he is flourishing I remain Sir Your Most Obedient Isaac McBride P.S. I think I will be unable to obtain my position in the Custom House on account of some <hr /> my pretended friends going back on me in case of disappointment if you could employ me in some active service at Cairo I would feel indebted Yours I McB <hr /> Isaac McBride Phila 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 06 (May 17-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaac M. Bride to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-05-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500305 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of the Receiver of Taxes, Philadelphia, May 20 1861 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir Not knowing whether you intended taking the field in person, I was somewhat perplexed by the word equipments in your first dispatch sent me However I send full equipments for a Major General Commanding the Army, which is your rank according to Generals Patterson & Cadwalader of this State, whom I consulted as the best authority, merely asking what rank a Governor occupied and how equipped; not mentioning any names &c I have used my best judment (in connection with Samiento) with regard to economy, style and material, hoping the articles will meet your approbation, but since the bombardment of Sumpter <hr /> the wholesale houses for Military Accoutrements in this City, have been entirely unable to meet the demands made on them, and as a consequence prices are raised in proportion. The saddle, I had to purchase as I could get no saddle cloth to cover your saddle; which aforesaid cloth you could not get along without. I will now send a list of the articles so that you will know if any are missing Uniform Dress Coat, Pants, and 2 vests Chapeau, Fatigue Cap with cover, Sash, Sword and Sword belt Bridle, Saddle with Cloth, Spurs, Holsters Give my respects to M Cassell and I hope he is flourishing I remain Sir Your Most Obedient Isaac McBride P.S. I think I will be unable to obtain my position in the Custom House on account of some <hr /> my pretended friends going back on me in case of disappointment if you could employ me in some active service at Cairo I would feel indebted Yours I McB <hr /> Isaac McBride Phila 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/12164cfc114e1dc37743777b252400c7.pdf 0703adb6f737e36fec918e4a1525bfee Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp near Harrison's Landing James River Va. July. 17th 1862. To his Excellency Gov Richard Yates Dear Sir. It is now one year since, I entered the service of the United States; as 7th Senior Captain of Col Baxter's Philada Fire Zouaves (72d Regmt [Pa Vols?]) and have been in all the battles in which the Army of the Potomac have been engaged. The slight chance which I have here for promotion (no matter how meritorious) induces me to ask the personal favor, that you will please write to Gov Curtin also to the War Dept to allow me the privilege to proceed to Philadelphia to assist in raising the new Regmts now in formation in that City. As I think from the influence which I can bring <hr /> to bear that I can be elected a Major or Lieut Colonel. Having some experience I feel myself perfectly competent, to fill such a position and certainly more so than a green hand unable to handle a squad of men, much less a battalion. Hoping I do not impose too much on your often expressed desire to serve me. I remain Most Respectfully Your Obt Servant Isaac McBride Cap Co F 72d Regmt P.V. P.S. My address is Isaac McBride Capt Co F. 72d Regmt PV Burn's Brigade Sedgwick's Division Fortress Monroe VA, My respects to Martin H Cassell <hr /> Aug 28 Capt Isaac McBride Co F. 72d Reg. Penn Vols Harrisons Landing July 17. 62 Desires Gov Yates to ask Gov Curtin that he (McB) have permission to go to Philadelphia to assist in organizing a new Reg. Thinks he would be thus enabled to get a Majority or the Lieut Colonelcy. Refer to Gov Curtin with strong endorsement of McBride who resides in Philada – an experienced & capable officer – & would consider personal favor if he would give him chance &c & write McBride I have written. 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 6, Folder 06 (July 15-17, 1862) 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 Isaac McBride to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502864 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 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7510314492aab63276e2f287bd133316.pdf 6faa7c47d5b1a5449a7661af013d35b1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Philada Aug 8th 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Sir. Will you do me the great favor to send me a recommendation for a commission in the Invalid Corps. I have delayed it so long that Pennsylvania's quota of Officers is very nearly filled up, and it cannot be brought unless immense pressure is brought to bear. You know I was wounded in the left knee and crippled around about five months and then resigned being almost ashamed to receive Govmt pay without rendering an equivalent service, and then I was taken with bronchitis which has incapacitated me from performing the duties of Clerk in the Arsenal at this City – a position which I now <hr /> hold and endeavor to fill to the best of my ability. I have the recommendations of my Regmtl, Brigade, & Division Commanders, have passed the examination of the Board of Enrollment in my District, I expect to get four out of five of the congressmen in my County, which along with Gov Curtin's & Hon I Cameron's influence I expect to be able to make the wind blow I served as Capt of Co F 72d Regmt P.V. twenty two months and was in all the battles with McClellan from Ball's Bluff (through the Peninsula) to Antietam and now that I am unable to make a livelihood from wounds and disease. I desire some active (light) service (as my Doctor prescribes) to see if I cannot regain strength and health. You will therefore confer a great favor on me (which <hr /> I will endeavor to reciprocate) by sending me a recommendation directed to Col James B Fry Provost Marshal Genl so that I may send it along with my papers to Washington. As time is an object in these matters I hope you will give this your immediate as well as favorable attention and you will Oblige Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt Isaac McBride No 721 Florida St Philada <hr /> Ansd by Govr File M McBride Isaac Philadelphia Aug 8 63. Wishes the Governor to recommend him for a position in the Invalid Corps. He is wounded in left knee, and has crippled around for five months and does not wish to draw pay without rendering some service to the Government. Recd ExO. Aug 12 1863. 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 13, Folder 01 (August 1-15, 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 Isaac McBride to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503691 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. Philada Aug 8th 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Sir. Will you do me the great favor to send me a recommendation for a commission in the Invalid Corps. I have delayed it so long that Pennsylvania's quota of Officers is very nearly filled up, and it cannot be brought unless immense pressure is brought to bear. You know I was wounded in the left knee and crippled around about five months and then resigned being almost ashamed to receive Govmt pay without rendering an equivalent service, and then I was taken with bronchitis which has incapacitated me from performing the duties of Clerk in the Arsenal at this City – a position which I now <hr /> hold and endeavor to fill to the best of my ability. I have the recommendations of my Regmtl, Brigade, & Division Commanders, have passed the examination of the Board of Enrollment in my District, I expect to get four out of five of the congressmen in my County, which along with Gov Curtin's & Hon I Cameron's influence I expect to be able to make the wind blow I served as Capt of Co F 72d Regmt P.V. twenty two months and was in all the battles with McClellan from Ball's Bluff (through the Peninsula) to Antietam and now that I am unable to make a livelihood from wounds and disease. I desire some active (light) service (as my Doctor prescribes) to see if I cannot regain strength and health. You will therefore confer a great favor on me (which <hr /> I will endeavor to reciprocate) by sending me a recommendation directed to Col James B Fry Provost Marshal Genl so that I may send it along with my papers to Washington. As time is an object in these matters I hope you will give this your immediate as well as favorable attention and you will Oblige Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt Isaac McBride No 721 Florida St Philada <hr /> Ansd by Govr File M McBride Isaac Philadelphia Aug 8 63. Wishes the Governor to recommend him for a position in the Invalid Corps. He is wounded in left knee, and has crippled around for five months and does not wish to draw pay without rendering some service to the Government. Recd ExO. Aug 12 1863. 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/49ea70cb71ee1ee24f0a7e6a9b80b2eb.pdf a6e9f43436319bdbe1aff1c730de94c0 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 11, Folder 08 (March 20-23, 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 Isaac McBride to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-03-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508302 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing