292 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3dacc58c35d9393052dcf13b95cd6862.pdf 3d5eb9a021c9aae723dd5a22f597f253 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 7, Folder 04 (August 6-7, 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 J. A. Hasletter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501859 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/5dae9696278d871c2244550673230e80.pdf 2805d568d50ab6596604007c24483541 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 06 (October 1-10, 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. A. Hawley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503957 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/ae228201bdd4cd40cb78298ec749a68a.pdf c909cdf7ebc9e6b488cd8268ded8acca Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp in the field New Layfyette Tenn Feb 12th 1863 To his Excellency Gov Yates Dr Sir I see by the papers that Congress has passed a bill for raising 300 Regiments of Negros and it is expressed that it will pass the senate. if so I wish to offer my services to Command a Regiment. I have been in the service over One year have been in the Battles of Donalson Shilo and the Hatchie can give the best of recommendations as an officer and I believe that arming the Negro is the true princepal to put down this Rebelion. let me hear from you on the subject. over Truly Yours J A Hughes Capt. Co H 46 Rg <hr /> If I can get a Cols possition I would accept the Lt. Col. under a good Commander. Truly Yours John A Hughes Capt of Comp H 46 Rg Ill Vol <hr /> Letter Written March 3d 1863. 46th Reg. John A Hughes Cap. of Co. H Near Lafayette - Feb 12th 63. Wishes to command a negro reg. Has been in several battles. Answer all such & file in pack style (Colored) 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 10, Folder 10 (February 9-13, 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 J. A. Hughes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503603 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp in the field New Layfyette Tenn Feb 12th 1863 To his Excellency Gov Yates Dr Sir I see by the papers that Congress has passed a bill for raising 300 Regiments of Negros and it is expressed that it will pass the senate. if so I wish to offer my services to Command a Regiment. I have been in the service over One year have been in the Battles of Donalson Shilo and the Hatchie can give the best of recommendations as an officer and I believe that arming the Negro is the true princepal to put down this Rebelion. let me hear from you on the subject. over Truly Yours J A Hughes Capt. Co H 46 Rg <hr /> If I can get a Cols possition I would accept the Lt. Col. under a good Commander. Truly Yours John A Hughes Capt of Comp H 46 Rg Ill Vol <hr /> Letter Written March 3d 1863. 46th Reg. John A Hughes Cap. of Co. H Near Lafayette - Feb 12th 63. Wishes to command a negro reg. Has been in several battles. Answer all such & file in pack style (Colored) 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/bfbefa24ca89bab6c21be8fa152b6cf4.pdf 9d761adc3f49073f34323c24f35dd2e6 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 J. A. Hull 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 500671 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/1730533d8bbaa5f6b35bf642f796a879.pdf e26ea3c7da8667a226935444b83f1980 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 7, Folder 08 (August 13, 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 J. A. Hull to W. H. Bailhache Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506038 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/1e24fa70abf6bc26fabea02ee70bdbce.pdf 60ee726350fcdf7a3497ddc5dffd60e0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ward's U.S.G. Hospital Newark New Jersey Sept. 21st 1864 Governor Yates Sir I take this opportunity to inform you that we would like very much to be transferred to our State There are several of us here from the 39 Illinois Regt who were wounded while under Gen. Butler near Richmond. There has been Orders received here from most of the Northern States for their men to be transfered each to his own State But not one word from Illinois I remain your true soldier J. A. Hutchings <hr /> Huchings, J. A. U. S. Hospital. Newark N.J. Sept 21st 1864 Asks that he & others of the 39th Ill Regt. confined there be transfered to their own state Ansd Sept 26th 1864 Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 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 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. A. Hutchings to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509601 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. Ward's U.S.G. Hospital Newark New Jersey Sept. 21st 1864 Governor Yates Sir I take this opportunity to inform you that we would like very much to be transferred to our State There are several of us here from the 39 Illinois Regt who were wounded while under Gen. Butler near Richmond. There has been Orders received here from most of the Northern States for their men to be transfered each to his own State But not one word from Illinois I remain your true soldier J. A. Hutchings <hr /> Huchings, J. A. U. S. Hospital. Newark N.J. Sept 21st 1864 Asks that he & others of the 39th Ill Regt. confined there be transfered to their own state Ansd Sept 26th 1864 Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2431f4a42f555a0772b2513b6d2f04d8.pdf 18c5000b2827dae21c77c850ff7cb498 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 9, Folder 07 (October 11-16, 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 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. A. Jordan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506493 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/f4674337768b024b5cc882087bd8d4c7.pdf d6a536cfb923b5486ab9c5cc5eeebcb2 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 17, Folder 07 (August 13-15, 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 J. A. Lacey to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509199 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/5a7b86146cc26ecc6b68b561620cecf1.pdf 44a22f9063a9e3a03446ce2650022eb2 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. Head Quarters U.S. Forces Loons Station Aug 15th 1862 Major A.O. Wittington 29. Regt Ill. Vol. Infy Major I have just learned that you intended making application for a Colonelcy in one of the new regiments now forming in our own beloved Illinois - Allow me to say to you that your administrative ability your familliarity with Infantry Tactics, and army Regulations together with your experience on the field of battle render you eminently qualified to fill that honorable position, and in my oppinion the regiment would be exceedingly honored and favored that secures your services Wishing your success &c J.A. Mathly Lt Col 45 Ills Comg U.S. Forces Loons Station <hr /> 29 Regt. Aug 15th 62 - A. O Wittington Major. Letter of Recommend ation from J A Malthy Lt Co. of 45th Ills. to Maj. Wittington for colcy of new Regt. Speaks highly of his qualifications 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 7, Folder 09 (August 14-15, 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 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. A. Malthy to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506108 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/a83bad00a9710d17f352578af00e47af.pdf 4ef1d72d13cac9e0710bb4f53a02f003 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 5, Folder 10 (March 17-31, 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 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. A. Marshall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501484 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/1fd3857d20c4b6426a02e10f34f091e1.pdf 44de20e50beca410bdbdd7238f073ca6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aledo Ill July 21 1862 Governor Yates Sir the Country is calling for men to her defence and I am more than willing to do my duty in any capacity that I am able and I wish to know if you could give me an independent Commission as either Surgeon or Assistant Surgeon in any of the regiments raised or now in process of completion I will say this much of myself that I have been in the practice for over Twenty years and I think with at least the ordinary success attending Physicians generally and have never turned a Surgical patient away because I could not perform the operation and perhapse I have done more Surgery than is common for County practioners I have a physical disability that will not allow me to take the <hr /> ranks and do duty acceptably or as it should be done to the advantage of the Government I could refer you to many names and will only give you a few to whom you may refer regarding my competing and standing as a citizen or Physician Prof Pope St. Louis (one of my precepters) Prof I B Johnson St Louis Dr G B Kyle Macomb Ill Dr R M Worthington Rushville Ill Hon T H Walker. Cyrus Walker Macomb Ill and your true friend Col W D Henderson Aledo Ill I will say that I belong to the regular faculty and am a graduate of Medicine Now if this thing can be done I will gladly acept a commission any where but would prefer a situation in Col [Walters?] regiment now being fast completed because I would be extensively known in said regiment <hr /> I ask for this situation because I think I can be useful in that capacity and cannot get the consent of my own mind to volunteer and ruin my chances for promotion in the ranks for I could not stand the marching nesscessary (my disability is Hemorrhoids) Accept of the individed and unanimous thanks for your published letter to our noble President Your friend Truly J A Maury <hr /> J.A. Maury. Aledo July 21/62 Wants a Commission as surgeon, or Asst Surgeon, has an Expeariance of 20 Years. refers to prominent men in St Louis. - - - [illegible] & "G" sent July 29 M 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 08 (July 21-22, 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 J. A. Maury to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502932 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. Aledo Ill July 21 1862 Governor Yates Sir the Country is calling for men to her defence and I am more than willing to do my duty in any capacity that I am able and I wish to know if you could give me an independent Commission as either Surgeon or Assistant Surgeon in any of the regiments raised or now in process of completion I will say this much of myself that I have been in the practice for over Twenty years and I think with at least the ordinary success attending Physicians generally and have never turned a Surgical patient away because I could not perform the operation and perhapse I have done more Surgery than is common for County practioners I have a physical disability that will not allow me to take the <hr /> ranks and do duty acceptably or as it should be done to the advantage of the Government I could refer you to many names and will only give you a few to whom you may refer regarding my competing and standing as a citizen or Physician Prof Pope St. Louis (one of my precepters) Prof I B Johnson St Louis Dr G B Kyle Macomb Ill Dr R M Worthington Rushville Ill Hon T H Walker. Cyrus Walker Macomb Ill and your true friend Col W D Henderson Aledo Ill I will say that I belong to the regular faculty and am a graduate of Medicine Now if this thing can be done I will gladly acept a commission any where but would prefer a situation in Col [Walters?] regiment now being fast completed because I would be extensively known in said regiment <hr /> I ask for this situation because I think I can be useful in that capacity and cannot get the consent of my own mind to volunteer and ruin my chances for promotion in the ranks for I could not stand the marching nesscessary (my disability is Hemorrhoids) Accept of the individed and unanimous thanks for your published letter to our noble President Your friend Truly J A Maury <hr /> J.A. Maury. Aledo July 21/62 Wants a Commission as surgeon, or Asst Surgeon, has an Expeariance of 20 Years. refers to prominent men in St Louis. - - - [illegible] & "G" sent July 29 M 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/f97c7956e06575210a5843d66f974914.pdf 1d9ce12ac25b4d638a65cd8f81d5deb3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Paducah Ky Sept. 1. 1863 Gov Yates Dear Sir Will you allow me, in behalf of our Illinois boys in hospitals at this place to enquire, as to the probability of their removal, shortly, to some point, in their own State nearer their homes. An agent, who represents that he has heretofore been acting in the interest of our boys, but who is now gathering up & transfering the Ohio & Iowa soldiers & sending them and to their respective states, has waked up in our men, such a desire to get to their own state that no thing would do them but I must write you. I wish very much it could be done. Our poor boys have suffered every thing but death while on the lower Mississippi. Many, very many have died since they got here, a month since to day, & many more will die, unless something can be done to [send?] them home, or towards home. I have made my official to Grant to allowed them all to be furloughed for 31 days. no response. Can any thing be done. I will cheerfully <hr /> act as agent, without fee or reward if duly authorized. If in the midst of your numerous engagements you can find time to drop me a line on this subject you will confer a special [favor?] on our poor suffering boys, who already feel that they owe much to you & your noble efforts in their behalf I have the honor to be Yr. Obdt. Servant J. A. McNeill, Chaplain. U.S.A <hr /> Ansd Sept 9 -63 McNeill. Chaplain. U.S.A. Paducah. Ken. Sept. 1st File M Wishes to know if the "Illinois boys." cant be removed to some point nearer home, as they are suffering greatly in the Hospitals. He will act as Agent for that purpose without fee. Has written to Gen. Grant but gets no response. Answer Applications have been made to have these all transferred. Recd Ex O. Sept 3 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 2, Folder 9 (September 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 J. A. McNeil to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-09-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516044 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Paducah Ky Sept. 1. 1863 Gov Yates Dear Sir Will you allow me, in behalf of our Illinois boys in hospitals at this place to enquire, as to the probability of their removal, shortly, to some point, in their own State nearer their homes. An agent, who represents that he has heretofore been acting in the interest of our boys, but who is now gathering up & transfering the Ohio & Iowa soldiers & sending them and to their respective states, has waked up in our men, such a desire to get to their own state that no thing would do them but I must write you. I wish very much it could be done. Our poor boys have suffered every thing but death while on the lower Mississippi. Many, very many have died since they got here, a month since to day, & many more will die, unless something can be done to [send?] them home, or towards home. I have made my official to Grant to allowed them all to be furloughed for 31 days. no response. Can any thing be done. I will cheerfully <hr /> act as agent, without fee or reward if duly authorized. If in the midst of your numerous engagements you can find time to drop me a line on this subject you will confer a special [favor?] on our poor suffering boys, who already feel that they owe much to you & your noble efforts in their behalf I have the honor to be Yr. Obdt. Servant J. A. McNeill, Chaplain. U.S.A <hr /> Ansd Sept 9 -63 McNeill. Chaplain. U.S.A. Paducah. Ken. Sept. 1st File M Wishes to know if the "Illinois boys." cant be removed to some point nearer home, as they are suffering greatly in the Hospitals. He will act as Agent for that purpose without fee. Has written to Gen. Grant but gets no response. Answer Applications have been made to have these all transferred. Recd Ex O. Sept 3 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/59f0a0f92fd470f9afd46399f7375e4e.pdf bb6d759560135b559dd69ee4210e1213 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 06 (October 1-10, 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 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. A. McNeill to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503927 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/1c9d355545329b2d0ff5cfa693233a11.pdf f3fdc283a2d24cbd2e752642c5bafaa4 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 06 (November 1-6, 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 J. A. Norton to Fuller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502318 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/ca50632b83d61e7ef39145afeb548580.pdf 42f94f5c2de2331b5256d0775c17b696 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 06 (November 1-6, 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 J. A. Norton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502317 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/78b43aa934401b230cace9330f2fcfb1.pdf b9a740e85cad24c45fcdd18efaed4a57 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> June 23 186 </pre> <pre> I wish Gov. Yates would make it a formal matter to get me [illegible] a Brig. Genl in the regular Army-I am now a regular as he knows. I had the opportunity to do him and his state some service-He has always ex[illegible] his sense of my efforts- I need not say that any ex[illegible] in trouble on his part will be cheerfully paid besides such a little present as I can make him in care of s[illegible]____ See the Gov and tell him what I say- I have no political influence at this out of the way station and must depend upon [illegible] [friends?] J.A.P. </pre> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 07 (June 1-30, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. A. P. to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514007 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> June 23 186 </pre> <pre> I wish Gov. Yates would make it a formal matter to get me [illegible] a Brig. Genl in the regular Army-I am now a regular as he knows. I had the opportunity to do him and his state some service-He has always ex[illegible] his sense of my efforts- I need not say that any ex[illegible] in trouble on his part will be cheerfully paid besides such a little present as I can make him in care of s[illegible]____ See the Gov and tell him what I say- I have no political influence at this out of the way station and must depend upon [illegible] [friends?] J.A.P. </pre> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/16dd252e9b36af18733fad6f757c5067.pdf d1e85652658861d9da2564114f1dd87c 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 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. A. Potter to A. C. Fuller 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 502878 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/7de74fc0062536879857f886291bf3ba.pdf 0dd95b3fa688a7fde0d2580ad3d31346 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 06 (November 1-6, 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 J. A. Potter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502329 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/2f10034ad10a291ae5ccfff94e37293b.pdf 3fd4aedb990907208189411852d38e94 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Louis Feby 20th 1864 Gov. Yates <pre> Dear Gov. </pre> <pre> You will doubtless recollect when you saw me in Washington. I promised to send you a gift of my fine cherry brandy. I write to say I have not forgoten it, but am very sorry to say, that my good friends in I- had drank it all up when I returned home. I am very sorry it is so, for it would have afforded me much pleasure to have been able to have filled the contract. My stay at Washington was protracted </pre> <hr /> far beyond what I expected when I saw you. I shall return there soon. I am making some money, and prospect good to make more. I am pleased to say Gov. that so far as my opportunities to learn, while in Wash, that you undoubtedly have at this time the "inside track" for Senator. There is no one of my acquaintances in Illinois, who I should be more pleased to see occupy the honorable position than Yourself. I should be pleased to hear from you if you can write me to (illegible) I feel confident that Dubois is the strongest man for Gov of them all. <pre> Yours Truly J. A. Powell </pre> <hr /> Powell J.A. Saint Louis Feby 20 64 He promised to send the Governor some cherry Brandy cannot comply. Thinks the Governor has the inside track for Senator and Uncle Jessie for Governor. Ans'd File Return 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 2, Folder 15 (February 15-28, 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 J. A. Powell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516162 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Louis Feby 20th 1864 Gov. Yates <pre> Dear Gov. </pre> <pre> You will doubtless recollect when you saw me in Washington. I promised to send you a gift of my fine cherry brandy. I write to say I have not forgoten it, but am very sorry to say, that my good friends in I- had drank it all up when I returned home. I am very sorry it is so, for it would have afforded me much pleasure to have been able to have filled the contract. My stay at Washington was protracted </pre> <hr /> far beyond what I expected when I saw you. I shall return there soon. I am making some money, and prospect good to make more. I am pleased to say Gov. that so far as my opportunities to learn, while in Wash, that you undoubtedly have at this time the "inside track" for Senator. There is no one of my acquaintances in Illinois, who I should be more pleased to see occupy the honorable position than Yourself. I should be pleased to hear from you if you can write me to (illegible) I feel confident that Dubois is the strongest man for Gov of them all. <pre> Yours Truly J. A. Powell </pre> <hr /> Powell J.A. Saint Louis Feby 20 64 He promised to send the Governor some cherry Brandy cannot comply. Thinks the Governor has the inside track for Senator and Uncle Jessie for Governor. Ans'd File Return 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/ad9003a41e63bc09ca7b40b925f958e0.pdf e64e8baeb8e231a9f1a2a76dc5c1a0c0 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 07 (November 7-12, 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 J. A. Rhenberger to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502365 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/7c7821984a1a5decd1d8762c97d0359b.pdf a8c9147a09a6b52971619dc337fab55d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Macombe August 18th Governor Yates Dear Sir Permit me to correct a mistake. My son is in the general field hospital at Vining Station instead of Vining Springs. His last letter got misplaced which caused the mistake Respectfully Yors J. A. Robertson <hr /> Robertson J. A. Macombe, Ills. Aug. 18th 1864 Correct a mistake made in his former letter. His son in gen. Hosp. at Vining Station instead of Vining Springs [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 17, Folder 09 (August 18-20, 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 J. A. Robertson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509258 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. Macombe August 18th Governor Yates Dear Sir Permit me to correct a mistake. My son is in the general field hospital at Vining Station instead of Vining Springs. His last letter got misplaced which caused the mistake Respectfully Yors J. A. Robertson <hr /> Robertson J. A. Macombe, Ills. Aug. 18th 1864 Correct a mistake made in his former letter. His son in gen. Hosp. at Vining Station instead of Vining Springs [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/cbfdb45712bc2003172debeff6e41305.pdf dca2dfdab20eeb9e36db275382137da6 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 9, Folder 06 (October 1-10, 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 J. A. Stockton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506471 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/a8d9250f10faa29fe834943e755e7e46.pdf d70797767f1175a711a77a01e36b9177 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Pallonia (Il?) <pre> Dec 25., 64 </pre> To govener Yates honorable Sir I drop these lines of enquiry to you. threw the request of my Son ho is in the navy Servis & has bin for the spase of 3 years the 22nd day of february sent requesting to no of you if he is intitled to a local bounty or not from the State of Illinois as he enlisted in the State of Tennessee I his father was living in the State of Illinois at the time he volenteered he was only 18 years of age & was up there atending Some of my business & he enlisted the first expedition up the Tennessee river on the gunboat Tyler under capt quinn Answer this request if you please believe me to be yours <pre> respectfully </pre> <pre> J A Story </pre> <hr /> Story J A. Pallonia Dec 25/64 Wants to Know if his son is entitled to a local Bounty, <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 07 (December 17-26, 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 J. A. Story to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513921 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 Pallonia (Il?) <pre> Dec 25., 64 </pre> To govener Yates honorable Sir I drop these lines of enquiry to you. threw the request of my Son ho is in the navy Servis & has bin for the spase of 3 years the 22nd day of february sent requesting to no of you if he is intitled to a local bounty or not from the State of Illinois as he enlisted in the State of Tennessee I his father was living in the State of Illinois at the time he volenteered he was only 18 years of age & was up there atending Some of my business & he enlisted the first expedition up the Tennessee river on the gunboat Tyler under capt quinn Answer this request if you please believe me to be yours <pre> respectfully </pre> <pre> J A Story </pre> <hr /> Story J A. Pallonia Dec 25/64 Wants to Know if his son is entitled to a local Bounty, <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/900f7ccf94873087ab201c1ddd757b8b.pdf b12b6add3ea81b76e624baec2631106f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. OFFICE OF JOS. H. TUCKER & CO. GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 6 Board of Trade Building, SOUTH WATER STREET. JOSEPH H. TUCKER. GEO. A. GIBBS DAVID BUEL. Chicago, Dec 12' 1864 His Excellency Richd Yates Esq Springfield Ills Dear Sir. Yours of the 10th containing Draft of $230# was this day rec'd & same amt placed to your credit, balancing your a/c in full to date Accept our thanks for same. We remain Respt Yrs J. A Tucker & Co [illegible] <hr /> Joseph H. Tucker & Co $230 | Rect for fencing lumber 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 06 (December 11-16, 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 J. A. Tucker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513826 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. OFFICE OF JOS. H. TUCKER & CO. GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 6 Board of Trade Building, SOUTH WATER STREET. JOSEPH H. TUCKER. GEO. A. GIBBS DAVID BUEL. Chicago, Dec 12' 1864 His Excellency Richd Yates Esq Springfield Ills Dear Sir. Yours of the 10th containing Draft of $230# was this day rec'd & same amt placed to your credit, balancing your a/c in full to date Accept our thanks for same. We remain Respt Yrs J. A Tucker & Co [illegible] <hr /> Joseph H. Tucker & Co $230 | Rect for fencing lumber 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/0a3771298c236b3c3ea14a415a5a6b79.pdf 40fc31b03c24a33f9548b47cda72f380 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 12, Folder 07 (July 1-10, 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. Tunner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507014 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