295 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/59d2a255d71d49be64549d7e92b7af1a.pdf 9bb1876d52d84b81216e86278442313d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. The President's Hymn Song & Chorus. Words by Dr. Muhlenburg. Music by J.W. Turner. BOSTON. Published by Oliver Ditson & Co. 277 Washington St. Cin. J. Church Jr. N. York. W.A. Pond & Co. Boston. J.C. Haynes & Co. Philada. J.E. gould. Entered according to act of Congress AD 1863 by O. Ditson & Co. in the clerk's office of the Dist' court of Mass. <hr /> 3 THE PRESIDENT'S HYMN. Words by Dr. Muhlenburg. Music by J.W. Turner. Maestoso. 1. Give thanks, all ye people, give thanks to the Lord, Alleluias 3. For the nation's wide table, o'erflowingly spread, Where the 5. Of commerce and traffic, ye princes behold Your 7. Nor shall ye through our borders, ye stricken of heart, Only of freedom, with joyful accord; Let the East and the West, North and many have feasted, and all have been fed, With no bondage, their God-given riches from Him whose the silver and gold; Happier children of labor, true wailing your dead, in the joy have no part; God's solace be yours, and for South, roll along, Sea mountain and prairie, One thanksgiving song. rights to enthral, But Liberty guarded by Justice for all. lords of the soil, Bless the great Master Workman, who blesseth our toil. you there shall flow All that honor and sympathy's gifts can bestow. Note. This piece may be sung entirely as a chorus by the different voices singing the accompaniment. <hr /> 4 CHORUS. AIR. ALTO. Give thanks, all ye people, give thanks to the Lord, Alleluias of freedom, with TENOR. BASS. Give thanks, all ye people, give thanks to the Lord, Alleluias of freedom, with joyful accord. joyful accord. <hr /> 5 2. For the sunshine and rainfall, enriching again Our 4. In the realms of the Anvil, the Loom and the Plow, Whose the 6. Brave men of our forces, Lifeguard of our coasts, To your 8. In the Domes of Messiah, ye worshipping throngs, Solemn 9. Our guilt and transgressions remember no more; Peace, acres of myriads, with treasures of grain; For the earth still unloading her mines and the fields to Him gratefully bow; His the flocks and the herds, sing ye Leader be loyal, Jehovah of Hosts; Glow the Stripes and the Stars aye with litanies mingle with jubilant songs; The Ruler of Nations beseeching Lord! righteous Peace, of Thy gift we implore; And the Banner of Union, restored manifold wealth, For the Skies beaming vigor, the Winds breathing health! hillsides and vales. On his Ocean domains chant His Name with the gales. victory bright, Reflecting His glory; He crowneth the right. to spare, And our Empire still keep the Elect of his care. by Thy Hand, Be the Banner of Freedom o'er All in the Land. 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 Lincoln Sheet Music Collection Description An account of the resource <a href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/browse?collection=255">Browse items in the Lincoln Sheet Music Collection</a> Sheet music from the Lincoln Collection of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library celebrating and commemorating the life of Abraham Lincoln. The collection also includes a number of songs covering other Civil War subjects, as well as minstrel songs. Visitors should be warned that some songs contain racially offensive language and imagery. These items are examples of the stereotypical nineteeth century dipiction of African Americans and other minorities. 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 36 cm 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 301051 180872112 Title A name given to the resource The President's Hymn Description An account of the resource Lyrics depict thanks to God for the United States including military and natural resources. Subject The topic of the resource Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Sheet music Songs and music Turner, J. W. Choruses. Sacred Thanksgiving Day United States Hymns Choral music Muhlenberg, William Augustus, 1796-1877 Sheet music Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Augustus Muhlenberg and J. W. Turner Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Oliver Ditson & Company Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Boston Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863 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. The President's Hymn Song & Chorus. Words by Dr. Muhlenburg. Music by J.W. Turner. BOSTON. Published by Oliver Ditson & Co. 277 Washington St. Cin. J. Church Jr. N. York. W.A. Pond & Co. Boston. J.C. Haynes & Co. Philada. J.E. gould. Entered according to act of Congress AD 1863 by O. Ditson & Co. in the clerk's office of the Dist' court of Mass. <hr /> 3 THE PRESIDENT'S HYMN. Words by Dr. Muhlenburg. Music by J.W. Turner. Maestoso. 1. Give thanks, all ye people, give thanks to the Lord, Alleluias 3. For the nation's wide table, o'erflowingly spread, Where the 5. Of commerce and traffic, ye princes behold Your 7. Nor shall ye through our borders, ye stricken of heart, Only of freedom, with joyful accord; Let the East and the West, North and many have feasted, and all have been fed, With no bondage, their God-given riches from Him whose the silver and gold; Happier children of labor, true wailing your dead, in the joy have no part; God's solace be yours, and for South, roll along, Sea mountain and prairie, One thanksgiving song. rights to enthral, But Liberty guarded by Justice for all. lords of the soil, Bless the great Master Workman, who blesseth our toil. you there shall flow All that honor and sympathy's gifts can bestow. Note. This piece may be sung entirely as a chorus by the different voices singing the accompaniment. <hr /> 4 CHORUS. AIR. ALTO. Give thanks, all ye people, give thanks to the Lord, Alleluias of freedom, with TENOR. BASS. Give thanks, all ye people, give thanks to the Lord, Alleluias of freedom, with joyful accord. joyful accord. <hr /> 5 2. For the sunshine and rainfall, enriching again Our 4. In the realms of the Anvil, the Loom and the Plow, Whose the 6. Brave men of our forces, Lifeguard of our coasts, To your 8. In the Domes of Messiah, ye worshipping throngs, Solemn 9. Our guilt and transgressions remember no more; Peace, acres of myriads, with treasures of grain; For the earth still unloading her mines and the fields to Him gratefully bow; His the flocks and the herds, sing ye Leader be loyal, Jehovah of Hosts; Glow the Stripes and the Stars aye with litanies mingle with jubilant songs; The Ruler of Nations beseeching Lord! righteous Peace, of Thy gift we implore; And the Banner of Union, restored manifold wealth, For the Skies beaming vigor, the Winds breathing health! hillsides and vales. On his Ocean domains chant His Name with the gales. victory bright, Reflecting His glory; He crowneth the right. to spare, And our Empire still keep the Elect of his care. by Thy Hand, Be the Banner of Freedom o'er All in the Land. 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/67b9a3dccb934d502f13e5a22cc48407.pdf b0de7d26b3bc3d3f52969a48a048543a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Affidavit of James Simmons, Private in Co. In the Case of the United States a Thos H Clark in Complicity of the Perkins Robbery. I was On Provost Duty in Mound City Ills. I was Ordered by Lieut Smith Provost Marshall to proceed up the River, at the Coal Boats the Guard passed a Skiff and the Guard with Lieut Smith got on Board. Thos H Clark City Marshall of Mound City was with us. When we got on Board, Clark directed the course of the Skiff to the Island Side of the Chute - at this point a small island intervenes between the Ills Shore and the Main River, after a tedious [pull?] under the direction of said Clark we landed on the Said Ills Shore. Some fifty yards from a Spring in front of Sanders place on <hr /> The Illinois Shore. [Nr?] Charleston Clark went ashore and hollowed for Sanders, who was then on the Bank area was hailing us as we landed Mr. Clark Hollowed Once and no more-- Lieut Smith went ashore and Came Back with Mr. Clark -- Clark was Sitting on the Seat with me before he went ashore and afterwards. he Stated to me that he Sent a messenger to Kentucky that day and was certain from his report that if we went over that not One Man of us would reach the bank alive, that those Rebels were armed with double Barreled Shot Guns Two revolvers & Sabre & Carabins each he pointed out in the gloom of the woods that even Two Men could Kill all as we Could not See where the were Such was the Cover and darkness. I Stated that I was not Cowardly and tho. I had no desire to run Such a risk. I would have to obey Orders, but I did not like to go having only a small amt. of amunition <hr /> And only one revolver. Another man in the Stern of the Skiff expressed the Same fears from the representation of Mr. Clark -- he Stated he had only a few rounds of Amunition, and did not like to go across the River. Mr. Clark Seemed in unusual Spirits when Lieut Smith decided not to cross. Clark endeavored to put the matter off that [eving?] pleading that the boys were not ready and wanted to go to a [dance?]. I did not understand the matter then but now it all appears clear. This Statement I Solemnly Swear is true and to which I freely Subscribe my name [Perry?] [Summers?] Sworn and Subscribed to before me this 31st day of July AD 1864 James F. Huff Capt & Pro. Marshal Columbus Ky 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 10 (October 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 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 James Huff to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509772 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. Affidavit of James Simmons, Private in Co. In the Case of the United States a Thos H Clark in Complicity of the Perkins Robbery. I was On Provost Duty in Mound City Ills. I was Ordered by Lieut Smith Provost Marshall to proceed up the River, at the Coal Boats the Guard passed a Skiff and the Guard with Lieut Smith got on Board. Thos H Clark City Marshall of Mound City was with us. When we got on Board, Clark directed the course of the Skiff to the Island Side of the Chute - at this point a small island intervenes between the Ills Shore and the Main River, after a tedious [pull?] under the direction of said Clark we landed on the Said Ills Shore. Some fifty yards from a Spring in front of Sanders place on <hr /> The Illinois Shore. [Nr?] Charleston Clark went ashore and hollowed for Sanders, who was then on the Bank area was hailing us as we landed Mr. Clark Hollowed Once and no more-- Lieut Smith went ashore and Came Back with Mr. Clark -- Clark was Sitting on the Seat with me before he went ashore and afterwards. he Stated to me that he Sent a messenger to Kentucky that day and was certain from his report that if we went over that not One Man of us would reach the bank alive, that those Rebels were armed with double Barreled Shot Guns Two revolvers & Sabre & Carabins each he pointed out in the gloom of the woods that even Two Men could Kill all as we Could not See where the were Such was the Cover and darkness. I Stated that I was not Cowardly and tho. I had no desire to run Such a risk. I would have to obey Orders, but I did not like to go having only a small amt. of amunition <hr /> And only one revolver. Another man in the Stern of the Skiff expressed the Same fears from the representation of Mr. Clark -- he Stated he had only a few rounds of Amunition, and did not like to go across the River. Mr. Clark Seemed in unusual Spirits when Lieut Smith decided not to cross. Clark endeavored to put the matter off that [eving?] pleading that the boys were not ready and wanted to go to a [dance?]. I did not understand the matter then but now it all appears clear. This Statement I Solemnly Swear is true and to which I freely Subscribe my name [Perry?] [Summers?] Sworn and Subscribed to before me this 31st day of July AD 1864 James F. Huff Capt & Pro. Marshal Columbus Ky 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/c82dd08205310d9fa09d67bf02582a0d.pdf 3fa4f7d2b0bb428ed6d9be871c1c7882 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Athensville Ill Oct 31st 64 To his Excellency Gov Yates I ask permission to rais a compay to guard the State of Ill. against Gurrillias please give me the terms and instructions Yours with respect J O Norris late capt Co. C. 19 Ill Vol [illegible] Norris, J. O. Athensville Oct 31 64 wants to raise a company to protect the state against guerillas [illegible] 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 10 (October 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 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. O. Norris to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509771 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. Athensville Ill Oct 31st 64 To his Excellency Gov Yates I ask permission to rais a compay to guard the State of Ill. against Gurrillias please give me the terms and instructions Yours with respect J O Norris late capt Co. C. 19 Ill Vol [illegible] Norris, J. O. Athensville Oct 31 64 wants to raise a company to protect the state against guerillas [illegible] 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/e3d2d992eaaa9adccc6b27d1dcfed113.pdf 3de971e69dd2133e63b5b880f43c2bf4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill's Oct 31 1864 Hon Richd Yates My Dear Sir James A. McCandlefs who is a private soldier in Capt T. F. Vaughn's Springfield light Artillery Battery now at Little Rock Arkansas, is now at home here on Furlough until after the election. Mr McCandlefs desires to be discharged from the service -- for the following Reasons -- He is a poor man & has a large family who are dependent upon him for support -- His father & mother who also reside here are becoming almost helplefs from mature or old age & infirmity and they have no one to look after them or care for them but their son James. Under these circumstances he feels that he ought to get out of the service if possible -- His aged Parents & his wife also are exceedingly solicitores about the matter <hr /> Mr McCandelefs is a man of unquestionable good character -- a truly loyal man & only asks to be discharged as a matter of necessity on account of his helplefs Parents & family -- You will greatly oblige him & many of your friends here if you will procure an order for his discharge from the service Yours very truly S. M. Cullom <hr /> Cullum S. M Springfield Oct 31./64 Requesting that James A McChandless of Capt Vaughn's Baty. be discharged. Letr Apply 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 10 (October 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 S. M. Cullom to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509770 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill's Oct 31 1864 Hon Richd Yates My Dear Sir James A. McCandlefs who is a private soldier in Capt T. F. Vaughn's Springfield light Artillery Battery now at Little Rock Arkansas, is now at home here on Furlough until after the election. Mr McCandlefs desires to be discharged from the service -- for the following Reasons -- He is a poor man & has a large family who are dependent upon him for support -- His father & mother who also reside here are becoming almost helplefs from mature or old age & infirmity and they have no one to look after them or care for them but their son James. Under these circumstances he feels that he ought to get out of the service if possible -- His aged Parents & his wife also are exceedingly solicitores about the matter <hr /> Mr McCandelefs is a man of unquestionable good character -- a truly loyal man & only asks to be discharged as a matter of necessity on account of his helplefs Parents & family -- You will greatly oblige him & many of your friends here if you will procure an order for his discharge from the service Yours very truly S. M. Cullom <hr /> Cullum S. M Springfield Oct 31./64 Requesting that James A McChandless of Capt Vaughn's Baty. be discharged. Letr Apply 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/dffee54fd4b85c638c51d5617d383e95.pdf 1764ce44e27fd237135e3d80fd6ee057 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With W. G. Greene 11/22/64 Cohaba Alamabama oCtober 31th 1864 Mr. Willem Beekmen And mr Willem Green i tak this opertunity to let you know that we Are to.lleribel , ruall thrup gorge. hoff. And my Self earnestly DySire to know if you And Mr. green Could influence govner yeats to influence generil Washborn to order A SpeChil exchange. for us 3 we Are in washborns Comend And is in Cohaba prison we Are all wonded poorly Clothed the watter her is getting very Cold And the Cold hurts our wonds very much if we Could get in our on lins to get in Some good hospitel till we Could got wall it would be A grat blessing to us if we was not wonded i <hr /> would not Ask this privlege of you i hope you will grent it me if you Can yours truly farewall Robert J. Clark Direct to Cahaba Ala Care Capt Henderson tull fanny that i am wall considerin the Situation i Am plestin if you think there will be no generil try A Spechil for us So that i Can have Som, plas, to Stay to have the Boll taking out of my knee As it hurts me very much. R. J. Clark <hr /> O.K Ham Henderson Capt & Ask of Exchange C.S.A. 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 10 (October 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 Robert J. Clark to William Beekman and William Green Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509769 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With W. G. Greene 11/22/64 Cohaba Alamabama oCtober 31th 1864 Mr. Willem Beekmen And mr Willem Green i tak this opertunity to let you know that we Are to.lleribel , ruall thrup gorge. hoff. And my Self earnestly DySire to know if you And Mr. green Could influence govner yeats to influence generil Washborn to order A SpeChil exchange. for us 3 we Are in washborns Comend And is in Cohaba prison we Are all wonded poorly Clothed the watter her is getting very Cold And the Cold hurts our wonds very much if we Could get in our on lins to get in Some good hospitel till we Could got wall it would be A grat blessing to us if we was not wonded i <hr /> would not Ask this privlege of you i hope you will grent it me if you Can yours truly farewall Robert J. Clark Direct to Cahaba Ala Care Capt Henderson tull fanny that i am wall considerin the Situation i Am plestin if you think there will be no generil try A Spechil for us So that i Can have Som, plas, to Stay to have the Boll taking out of my knee As it hurts me very much. R. J. Clark <hr /> O.K Ham Henderson Capt & Ask of Exchange C.S.A. 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/e4ae7da831cb056783aaa874eccb656c.pdf 4fabeab2b6b7c80dbcc20e1906ad4188 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. JOHN WILLIAMS, Prest. ESPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO COLLECTIONS ON ALL POINTS. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SPRINGFIELD. GEORGE N. BLACK, Cashier. EXCHANGE ON ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES. OF THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE. Springfield, Ill. Oct 31, 1864 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov. Dr Sir The bearer Mr. Hollenbeck Wife & son. with to visit the southern part of Kansas. Would be glad of a letter from you. They are all right in every respect. Your [illegible mark] John Williams <hr /> John Williams Springfield Oct 31/64 Asking Govr to give the bearer Mr Hollenbeck a letter [illegible] Attended to [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 18, Folder 10 (October 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 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Williams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509768 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. JOHN WILLIAMS, Prest. ESPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO COLLECTIONS ON ALL POINTS. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SPRINGFIELD. GEORGE N. BLACK, Cashier. EXCHANGE ON ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES. OF THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE. Springfield, Ill. Oct 31, 1864 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov. Dr Sir The bearer Mr. Hollenbeck Wife & son. with to visit the southern part of Kansas. Would be glad of a letter from you. They are all right in every respect. Your [illegible mark] John Williams <hr /> John Williams Springfield Oct 31/64 Asking Govr to give the bearer Mr Hollenbeck a letter [illegible] Attended to [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/b551e5ecd401f545f36f988d0a0d5129.pdf e6f6293a2904ea46743ba5ec6c121e0f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Oxford Henry County Illinois Oct 30th 1864 -- Gov. Richard Yates. Dear Sir: Reared in Chautauque Co. N. Y., a farmer's son, I received a fair but limited education, and at the age of 17 years I assumed the honorable and responsible position of "Pedagogue" in a country school, which ocupation I followed for several years with great success. but being attacked by Matrimonial and Western fevers, I married and removed to Ohio, and commenced Mercantile business upon the Miami-Extension Canal. which I followed with fair sucess for several years. but engaging too heavily in the purchase of grain, - a decline in prices swept nearly all of my property from. me. and I was again attacked with Western fever. accordingly I started, and O! how my heart swelled within me. when I first beheld the beautifully expanding prairies of our noble state. and the acme of my desire, was to secure a home for my-self and family in this delightful country and follow the occupation of my boyhood -(farming)- but the means to seure this was lacking -- and I determined to pass on to Mo. and engage in teaching - which was represented to me. by influential relitibes residing there - as being a very lucritive business in that State - until I could acquire sufficient means to return and purchase a home in Illinois, but I had hardly become established in a situation to suit, when dark clouds of treason bagan to appear in our horizen. And as I had been reared in Free America, and not believing in the truckling doctrine of sacrificing "principle" at the shrine of "policy" I took strong grounds against it, which made me very unpopular, with a very large majority, my relitives included -- When the war broke out I had not means at my command to place my family in a safe situation to procure a livelihood, and I therefore attached myself to the Army temporarily as a secret agent. In the spring of 1863, prospects being for a long continued war, and as I had become tired of this kind of service, and my family being stripped, I removed them to this place. intending to return to Mo. and Join the 3rd Mo. Cav. but ere I had got my family comfortably situated. for leaving "Uncle Abraham" called for 300,000 more, and I responded by putting my name upon the Muster roll of a company. Being raised here by Captain J. M. Snyder for Col A. C. Harding 83rd Ills. V. I. <hr /> On the 11th day of August -- upon the Co. organization & Muster-in to the Service, I was most agreeably surprised. by being elected by the Co. as their 2nd Lieut. Having a constitution unimpaired by disease, and an athletic active frame I had as good a chance as I could desire to start out with By untiring industry and application to my duty I soon gained the confidence and respect of my superiors, and also of my inferiors; but disappointment again overtook me for in December while chasing John Morgan and Col Woodward in Ky I was severely attacked with Typhoid Fever & was reduced nearly unto death. Upon recovery from this disease. I found myself afflicted with chronic disease of the stomache and bowels, and the Dropsy, in this condition I went into the fight at Fort Donelson on the 3rd of Feb'y. 1863 where our brave and noble Genl (then Col) A. C. Harding refused to surrender his faithful little band of 676 men, when surrounded (without any fortifications of any value) by over ten times that number, under command of the blood-thirsty wretches - "Forrest" "Wheeler" and Wharton, accompanied with artilery far superior to ours, but desperately fought them for 7 long hours and repulsed them. killing. wounding. and captureing more "Johnies" than his entire command numbered when he went into the fight and only losing 13 killed and 45 wounded. (what a comparison with the conduct of Col Rodney Mason of the 71st Ohio in surrendering Clarksville to Woodward's Guerillas without firing a gun.). I was among the latter, an ounce ball passing in under my left eye and lodging in my neck 3 inches below my right ear, passing through the roots of my tongue and through, and breaking my cheek & upper jaw. In May 1863 I had so far recovered as to return to duty and was detailed as Judge Advocate of a Genl. Court Martial Convened at Ft Donelson during the fall of 1863, which proved too laborious for me, but I succeeded in completing the business of the court, and was sow severely attacked with Pneumonia and was furloughed home, went back with the intention of getting transferred to the "Veteran Reserve Corps" as I was satisfied that I could no more endure the life of an active soldier. Made application to the Provost Marshal Gen. B. -- complying with genl. Orders -- in March 1864, I waited until July -- acting in the meantime as a member of a Military Commission at Clarksville Tenn -- when I received a letter from Col. Wisewell Asst to the P. M. Genl. Notifying me that in addition to <hr /> the Genl. Orders, under which I made my application I would have to pass a favorable examination before a board then convened in Washington for the examination of applicants for the Veteran Reserve Corps and inviting me to come, but at the same time notifying me that a favorable recommenation of this Board would not ensure my success but materially strengthen my claim, As my health had constantly grown worse, and I feared - as did also my Physician - that I would by physically unfit to do the duties of an Officer even there, I tendered my Resignation, which was accepted in August, since which I have done nothing but watch and Pray, and exert my influence for the Union Cause, and the interest of our noble State in the reelection of our God-given President and the election of "Dick No 2" -- though I would have prefered "Dick No 1" -- as we have tried him, -yet Dick is a good name and we are willing to trust "Dick No 2" -- Can it be possible that we shall fail? The thunders from Gallant Indiana Augers well for us, and my heart beats freer since Penn. O. & Ind. have spoken, in tones not to be misunderstood, -- God Grant us such a victory on next Tuesday as shall forever extinguish the growing treason in the North. And destroy the last Rebel hope. My health is still poor, but considerably improved, Except the disease of my throat which at times almost destroys my power of speech, and I am entirely unable to perform any physical labor unless it be with the pen. I have made application for a Pension but as my means are very small, and as I have 4 children who must have an education, this will be entirely inadequate unless I can find employment which will add something. This I thought I could readily do at Rock-island, as I have recommenations of Character, and Loyalty from the Officers with whom I have served for over two years, and I was satisfied that if I could procure a trial I could satisfy as to my abilities, but the past week spent there showed me that this is not easily accomplished, All Officers express "sympathy" but this does not give me employment. All have their Clerks employed and do not like to remove them. -- Although I am told some of them oppose the Administration and will vote for Little Mc -- I hope this is untrue -- I do not thus speak thinking that my claims are superior to other loyal men. but they are superior to any disloyal cittizen who has never smelled gun-powder in his Nations struggle for life, but has swallowed the enemies poison <hr /> until he too has become a traitor, I do not hope for a lucrative employment. as my health will not admit of heavy duty. if it would I should not be begging employment, as I could readily find it in the Army. -- an employment, I would much prefer. if I could endure its hardships. - I have thus freely addressed you, knowing you to be the friend of all who have suffered in the cause, - of causes, - which lies nearest the heart of every true American citizen, & believing that I would receive your sympathy, if not your assistance in obtaining employment I am. Gov., Very Respectfully Your, Obedient Servant Francis M. Sykes Late Lieut Co. "D" 83rd Ills. V. I. G Hova "a few lines. Porter abstract fully -- <hr /> Sykes Francis M Oxford Henry Co. Oct 30/64 Wants Govr's assistance to procure employment as he is unable to get into business which his constitution will endure. having lost his health in the army. [Lie ?] 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 10 (October 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 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 Francis M. Sykes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509767 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. Oxford Henry County Illinois Oct 30th 1864 -- Gov. Richard Yates. Dear Sir: Reared in Chautauque Co. N. Y., a farmer's son, I received a fair but limited education, and at the age of 17 years I assumed the honorable and responsible position of "Pedagogue" in a country school, which ocupation I followed for several years with great success. but being attacked by Matrimonial and Western fevers, I married and removed to Ohio, and commenced Mercantile business upon the Miami-Extension Canal. which I followed with fair sucess for several years. but engaging too heavily in the purchase of grain, - a decline in prices swept nearly all of my property from. me. and I was again attacked with Western fever. accordingly I started, and O! how my heart swelled within me. when I first beheld the beautifully expanding prairies of our noble state. and the acme of my desire, was to secure a home for my-self and family in this delightful country and follow the occupation of my boyhood -(farming)- but the means to seure this was lacking -- and I determined to pass on to Mo. and engage in teaching - which was represented to me. by influential relitibes residing there - as being a very lucritive business in that State - until I could acquire sufficient means to return and purchase a home in Illinois, but I had hardly become established in a situation to suit, when dark clouds of treason bagan to appear in our horizen. And as I had been reared in Free America, and not believing in the truckling doctrine of sacrificing "principle" at the shrine of "policy" I took strong grounds against it, which made me very unpopular, with a very large majority, my relitives included -- When the war broke out I had not means at my command to place my family in a safe situation to procure a livelihood, and I therefore attached myself to the Army temporarily as a secret agent. In the spring of 1863, prospects being for a long continued war, and as I had become tired of this kind of service, and my family being stripped, I removed them to this place. intending to return to Mo. and Join the 3rd Mo. Cav. but ere I had got my family comfortably situated. for leaving "Uncle Abraham" called for 300,000 more, and I responded by putting my name upon the Muster roll of a company. Being raised here by Captain J. M. Snyder for Col A. C. Harding 83rd Ills. V. I. <hr /> On the 11th day of August -- upon the Co. organization & Muster-in to the Service, I was most agreeably surprised. by being elected by the Co. as their 2nd Lieut. Having a constitution unimpaired by disease, and an athletic active frame I had as good a chance as I could desire to start out with By untiring industry and application to my duty I soon gained the confidence and respect of my superiors, and also of my inferiors; but disappointment again overtook me for in December while chasing John Morgan and Col Woodward in Ky I was severely attacked with Typhoid Fever & was reduced nearly unto death. Upon recovery from this disease. I found myself afflicted with chronic disease of the stomache and bowels, and the Dropsy, in this condition I went into the fight at Fort Donelson on the 3rd of Feb'y. 1863 where our brave and noble Genl (then Col) A. C. Harding refused to surrender his faithful little band of 676 men, when surrounded (without any fortifications of any value) by over ten times that number, under command of the blood-thirsty wretches - "Forrest" "Wheeler" and Wharton, accompanied with artilery far superior to ours, but desperately fought them for 7 long hours and repulsed them. killing. wounding. and captureing more "Johnies" than his entire command numbered when he went into the fight and only losing 13 killed and 45 wounded. (what a comparison with the conduct of Col Rodney Mason of the 71st Ohio in surrendering Clarksville to Woodward's Guerillas without firing a gun.). I was among the latter, an ounce ball passing in under my left eye and lodging in my neck 3 inches below my right ear, passing through the roots of my tongue and through, and breaking my cheek & upper jaw. In May 1863 I had so far recovered as to return to duty and was detailed as Judge Advocate of a Genl. Court Martial Convened at Ft Donelson during the fall of 1863, which proved too laborious for me, but I succeeded in completing the business of the court, and was sow severely attacked with Pneumonia and was furloughed home, went back with the intention of getting transferred to the "Veteran Reserve Corps" as I was satisfied that I could no more endure the life of an active soldier. Made application to the Provost Marshal Gen. B. -- complying with genl. Orders -- in March 1864, I waited until July -- acting in the meantime as a member of a Military Commission at Clarksville Tenn -- when I received a letter from Col. Wisewell Asst to the P. M. Genl. Notifying me that in addition to <hr /> the Genl. Orders, under which I made my application I would have to pass a favorable examination before a board then convened in Washington for the examination of applicants for the Veteran Reserve Corps and inviting me to come, but at the same time notifying me that a favorable recommenation of this Board would not ensure my success but materially strengthen my claim, As my health had constantly grown worse, and I feared - as did also my Physician - that I would by physically unfit to do the duties of an Officer even there, I tendered my Resignation, which was accepted in August, since which I have done nothing but watch and Pray, and exert my influence for the Union Cause, and the interest of our noble State in the reelection of our God-given President and the election of "Dick No 2" -- though I would have prefered "Dick No 1" -- as we have tried him, -yet Dick is a good name and we are willing to trust "Dick No 2" -- Can it be possible that we shall fail? The thunders from Gallant Indiana Augers well for us, and my heart beats freer since Penn. O. & Ind. have spoken, in tones not to be misunderstood, -- God Grant us such a victory on next Tuesday as shall forever extinguish the growing treason in the North. And destroy the last Rebel hope. My health is still poor, but considerably improved, Except the disease of my throat which at times almost destroys my power of speech, and I am entirely unable to perform any physical labor unless it be with the pen. I have made application for a Pension but as my means are very small, and as I have 4 children who must have an education, this will be entirely inadequate unless I can find employment which will add something. This I thought I could readily do at Rock-island, as I have recommenations of Character, and Loyalty from the Officers with whom I have served for over two years, and I was satisfied that if I could procure a trial I could satisfy as to my abilities, but the past week spent there showed me that this is not easily accomplished, All Officers express "sympathy" but this does not give me employment. All have their Clerks employed and do not like to remove them. -- Although I am told some of them oppose the Administration and will vote for Little Mc -- I hope this is untrue -- I do not thus speak thinking that my claims are superior to other loyal men. but they are superior to any disloyal cittizen who has never smelled gun-powder in his Nations struggle for life, but has swallowed the enemies poison <hr /> until he too has become a traitor, I do not hope for a lucrative employment. as my health will not admit of heavy duty. if it would I should not be begging employment, as I could readily find it in the Army. -- an employment, I would much prefer. if I could endure its hardships. - I have thus freely addressed you, knowing you to be the friend of all who have suffered in the cause, - of causes, - which lies nearest the heart of every true American citizen, & believing that I would receive your sympathy, if not your assistance in obtaining employment I am. Gov., Very Respectfully Your, Obedient Servant Francis M. Sykes Late Lieut Co. "D" 83rd Ills. V. I. G Hova "a few lines. Porter abstract fully -- <hr /> Sykes Francis M Oxford Henry Co. Oct 30/64 Wants Govr's assistance to procure employment as he is unable to get into business which his constitution will endure. having lost his health in the army. [Lie ?] 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/e263ef64ae871ef1dae5501afe2f4b68.pdf 35aa0accf58a15306d60b0db44bd1261 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. JAMES M. WARREN, Attorney & Counselor at Law, AND COLLECTING AGENT, ELIZABETHTOWN, ILL. Law Office of James M. Warren, Elizabethtown, Ill., 30th, Oct. 1864 Hon. Richard Yates. Springfield Ills. Dear Sir, The 136th, Regt, Illinois One hundred day men whose term of service has expired and now at Camp Butler, are detained there without any appearant Cause. Your excellency knows the importance of these men at the Polls at the ensuing Election, The Election between the contending parties is going to be vary close hear, a vary few votes may turn the result either way. And especially the election of Col, Ferrell who is our Union Candidate for the Legislature and the Union people hear greatly desire his election, our County (Hardin) which has been heretofore almost entire Copperhead, will give a small Union majority, if we can get all our Voters to the Polls -- Capt. Mitchells Company is from this County, Cant you get these men sent home before the Election? For Gods sake don't fail to do it. It is to your interest to see to it, Col. Ferrell will vote for you for United Sates Senator, if he is Elected, Yours Truly Jas M Warren. <hr /> Warren Jas M Elizabethtown Oct 30/64 Wants the 136th Ills Vols (Hundred Day) to come home to vote Asrd [H ?] -- Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 10 (October 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 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 Jason Warren to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509766 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. JAMES M. WARREN, Attorney & Counselor at Law, AND COLLECTING AGENT, ELIZABETHTOWN, ILL. Law Office of James M. Warren, Elizabethtown, Ill., 30th, Oct. 1864 Hon. Richard Yates. Springfield Ills. Dear Sir, The 136th, Regt, Illinois One hundred day men whose term of service has expired and now at Camp Butler, are detained there without any appearant Cause. Your excellency knows the importance of these men at the Polls at the ensuing Election, The Election between the contending parties is going to be vary close hear, a vary few votes may turn the result either way. And especially the election of Col, Ferrell who is our Union Candidate for the Legislature and the Union people hear greatly desire his election, our County (Hardin) which has been heretofore almost entire Copperhead, will give a small Union majority, if we can get all our Voters to the Polls -- Capt. Mitchells Company is from this County, Cant you get these men sent home before the Election? For Gods sake don't fail to do it. It is to your interest to see to it, Col. Ferrell will vote for you for United Sates Senator, if he is Elected, Yours Truly Jas M Warren. <hr /> Warren Jas M Elizabethtown Oct 30/64 Wants the 136th Ills Vols (Hundred Day) to come home to vote Asrd [H ?] -- Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ce075e9daf2e8e4f67491098048fdd2b.pdf 613e84aae1f088be2886981ead24330a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head-Quarters, Northern Department. Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct 29th 1864 9 p.m. (copy of telegram) Gov Richard Yates Springfield Ills Genl Cook has been directed to give the necessary instructions to the Surgeons in charge of the Hospitals in Illinois to prevent any delay. Joseph Hooker Maj Genl Comdg By C.H.Potter a.a.g. Hooker Jas Maj Genl Commdg opt Cincinnati Oct 29 64 Genl Cook has been instructed to give the necessary instructions to surgeons in charge of hospitals (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 10 (October 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 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph Hooker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509765 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, Northern Department. Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct 29th 1864 9 p.m. (copy of telegram) Gov Richard Yates Springfield Ills Genl Cook has been directed to give the necessary instructions to the Surgeons in charge of the Hospitals in Illinois to prevent any delay. Joseph Hooker Maj Genl Comdg By C.H.Potter a.a.g. Hooker Jas Maj Genl Commdg opt Cincinnati Oct 29 64 Genl Cook has been instructed to give the necessary instructions to surgeons in charge of hospitals (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/58244b1d21ac6393730fd9ca1398fffd.pdf 3c964bf2d1f3ffc04d95b04e93b0fff1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Scott PO. La-Salle. Co. Ills Oct 29th 1864 Governor Yates It will be a very great favor to me if you can give me a position as clerk in any Dept of the State Govt, as I am a disabled soldier of the 104th Ills Infty. I was 1st Sergt Co "D" 104th Ills as the records in the Adj't Genl's office will show and was discharged at Keokuk Iowa Sept 22 1864 on a/c of wound recd at the Battle of Resaca, Ga May 14/64. I am acquainted with the business of the Commissary Dept having been employed as clerk at Gallatin Tenn during the winter of 1862-3 while the regt were paroled prisoners at Camp Douglas. If you can give me any place either in or out of the State you will confer a lasting favor as I am not able to perform hard labor on a farm & am obliged to do something for a living If you wish further proof of my identity I can get a recommendation from my Capt Wm H Collins or Col A B Moore of Ottawa or others Please write me a line in reply on this paper & remail it in the enclosed envelope that I may know what to depend on Very Respectfully George Marsh Jr <hr /> Marsh George Jr. Scott. P.O. LaSalle Co Oct 29/64 Would like a position as clerk in some Dept of the State Govt. Is a disabled soldier & unable to work at hard farm labor. Ansd Nov 9 64 Snyder ADC 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 10 (October 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 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 George March to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509764 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. Scott PO. La-Salle. Co. Ills Oct 29th 1864 Governor Yates It will be a very great favor to me if you can give me a position as clerk in any Dept of the State Govt, as I am a disabled soldier of the 104th Ills Infty. I was 1st Sergt Co "D" 104th Ills as the records in the Adj't Genl's office will show and was discharged at Keokuk Iowa Sept 22 1864 on a/c of wound recd at the Battle of Resaca, Ga May 14/64. I am acquainted with the business of the Commissary Dept having been employed as clerk at Gallatin Tenn during the winter of 1862-3 while the regt were paroled prisoners at Camp Douglas. If you can give me any place either in or out of the State you will confer a lasting favor as I am not able to perform hard labor on a farm & am obliged to do something for a living If you wish further proof of my identity I can get a recommendation from my Capt Wm H Collins or Col A B Moore of Ottawa or others Please write me a line in reply on this paper & remail it in the enclosed envelope that I may know what to depend on Very Respectfully George Marsh Jr <hr /> Marsh George Jr. Scott. P.O. LaSalle Co Oct 29/64 Would like a position as clerk in some Dept of the State Govt. Is a disabled soldier & unable to work at hard farm labor. Ansd Nov 9 64 Snyder ADC 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/57be8f1873251f48262d4962b302a646.pdf 427eb1bda293e535bfd3f1f29f49aa9e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belvidere Oct 28 64 Dear Governor This is the eight day sence I have been confined to my room & this morning for the first time I am dressed. I have had an infernal hard time & have nearly coughed myself to death. I intended to leave for Springfield to day but my Doctor says it will not do. I know I am not fit for [illegible] but am anxious to return & see what is going on. I have a few appointments next week to speak but of course shall not be able to fill them. If I do not get apt before I may possibly go back <hr /> by way of Freeport & meet you there on Tuesday as I see you are to be there. Yours Truly Allen C Fuller <hr /> Fuller A. C. Belvidere Oct 28/1864 Is very sick--has had a hard time. Is very anxious to return -- Will probably meet Gov. At Freeport. Governor Yates Ca Mr [illegible] Present 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 10 (October 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 Allen C. Fuller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509763 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. Belvidere Oct 28 64 Dear Governor This is the eight day sence I have been confined to my room & this morning for the first time I am dressed. I have had an infernal hard time & have nearly coughed myself to death. I intended to leave for Springfield to day but my Doctor says it will not do. I know I am not fit for [illegible] but am anxious to return & see what is going on. I have a few appointments next week to speak but of course shall not be able to fill them. If I do not get apt before I may possibly go back <hr /> by way of Freeport & meet you there on Tuesday as I see you are to be there. Yours Truly Allen C Fuller <hr /> Fuller A. C. Belvidere Oct 28/1864 Is very sick--has had a hard time. Is very anxious to return -- Will probably meet Gov. At Freeport. Governor Yates Ca Mr [illegible] Present 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/cfe12ae8b3f75c34e3d88a1b6f3ccbfd.pdf 113513fda1e31f885e54c715e4775ad1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With [illegible seal] Peoria, Oct. 28, 1864 To Gov. Yates, Dear Sir. -- It gives me pleasure to bear testimoney to the worth and standing of Lieutenant Wm. Kuhn, one of the 47th Ill. Vol., and member of Gen. Palmer's staff, and bearer of this note. I have for many years known Lieut. Kuhn, as an upright and honorable young gentleman in civil life, and during his military career he has born a high and enviable reputation. Any favor extended toward him would be worthily bestowed. Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance, my friend Lieut. Kuhn. Respectfully Enoch P. Sloan, clk, cir. court. Peoria, Ill. 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 10 (October 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 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 Enoch P. Sloan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509762 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 [illegible seal] Peoria, Oct. 28, 1864 To Gov. Yates, Dear Sir. -- It gives me pleasure to bear testimoney to the worth and standing of Lieutenant Wm. Kuhn, one of the 47th Ill. Vol., and member of Gen. Palmer's staff, and bearer of this note. I have for many years known Lieut. Kuhn, as an upright and honorable young gentleman in civil life, and during his military career he has born a high and enviable reputation. Any favor extended toward him would be worthily bestowed. Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance, my friend Lieut. Kuhn. Respectfully Enoch P. Sloan, clk, cir. court. Peoria, Ill. 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/5cb20046d1d54779ef52ea2a1de1f99d.pdf 7225033c59f82e4c42c435c321a06e1e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cameron Oct 28th 1864 To his Excellency Gov Yates I wish to call your attention to a matter that has no doubt rec'd some notice from yourself long ere this. We have a large number of unfortunate men in our State prison, many of whom have been as much sinned against as sinners, & who doubtless burn with a desire to serve this country & also to wipe out by such an honorable service the stains of crime on their record. Now your Excellency, I am not an advocate for the very general exercise by the Executive, of the pardoning power, believing its general tendency to be disastrous, but at the present time I take the liberty of calling your attention to it. Would not a general offer of pardon to all prisoners at Joliet who were convicted of the lower grades of crimes & who should enlist, serve in & be honorably discharged from their Country's service be hailed with joy by those unfortunate men & would not such an honorable service have an elevating influence on them & be their surest passport to public confidence and favor? An as our country is now <hr /> making sacrafices of its noblest & bravest, & must still, can we do better for any class & all classes than to accept the service of those unfortunates? Some may say it will insult our noble soldiers by placing them on equal terms in the army, so will your pardon place them on equal terms at home, at the ballot box, the jury room & all other public places. And will not a brave man once convicted of crime burn with a noble desire to emulate the deeds of noble daring now practiced by our brave boys in the field? And while our noble President has generously offered a free pardon to so many new guilty of the highest crime known to our criminal code upon the simple condition that in future they desist from their crime without making any atonement at all for the past, may you not reasonably pardon so may as shall honorably enter the most dangerous service their country can call them to. I have none of that morbid sympathy for criminals as such, that is now so prevalent, do not believe the pardoning power now known to our land to be either just, or discreet, but finding it in use I would like to see it used wisely. I am no sympathiser with those who would lower moral standing of our army. I have no personal interest in politics <hr /> or any man's elevation to place. I am a simple farmer & Stock trader, am not subject to draft, have never been in regular service. I spent one month with your corps of Surgens & nurses sent to Vicksburg & have seen something of suffering consequent on a state of war in the field & at home. I have given very generously of my friends, twenty four men have left my fireside for the field, eight fill soldiers graves, more are cripples for life and the list is not yet full, the cup of bitterness is not drained. Your Excellency more of these things make me hesitate, I do not count the cost of a war for the preservation of a Government like our-- I would however use an economy that shall ease it at the least cost & in the best manner, we must raise more men soon, should not all classes be called upon to stand shoulder to shoulder in this trying hour. I thank you from the depth of my loyal heart for your faithful administration of our affairs, your indefatigable attentions to Illinois' brave soldiers for the skill & promptness with which you defeated the machinations of a venal legislature, but more than all for the aid you have given our nation by your patriotic prompt actions in her behalf & now as you are soon to return to private life, may not a wise act of Executive clemency help to fill <hr /> swell the ranks of our victorious army, open a door for an unfortunate class of men to redeem their fair name, gladden the hearts of their friends who must suffer with them; how many sons & daughters of such men may by this course be allowed to say, my Father fell in defense of his country, & as we are now as a nation in a transition state & as I hope are taking a higher & nobler stand, may we not more safely than at any past time in the history of our country call upon all these men to serve & finally rejoice with us The world & our enemies cannot call it an evidence of exhaustion for as a nation we have never been so strong or prosperous, or so united. Another reason for this course may be found in the painful fact that state criminals are very rapidly increasing, all consequent on a state of war, & our position as a border state will make disbanded guerrillas flee hither to escape the wrath to come. I may here be allowed to state that such an act of clemency cannot be to me a personal favor. I have no friend or even an acquaintance in prison for which I am devoutful thankfull. I have thought much on this subject but have written hastily. I should like to see or hear from you. With very high respect I subscribe myself your friend Rufus Ogden <hr /> Ogden Rufus. Cameron Oct 28/64 Advocates the policy of releasing prisoners - convicted of lower grades of crime from Penitiary to serve in the army (File) <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield_____________186___ 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 10 (October 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 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 Rufus Ogden to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509761 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. Cameron Oct 28th 1864 To his Excellency Gov Yates I wish to call your attention to a matter that has no doubt rec'd some notice from yourself long ere this. We have a large number of unfortunate men in our State prison, many of whom have been as much sinned against as sinners, & who doubtless burn with a desire to serve this country & also to wipe out by such an honorable service the stains of crime on their record. Now your Excellency, I am not an advocate for the very general exercise by the Executive, of the pardoning power, believing its general tendency to be disastrous, but at the present time I take the liberty of calling your attention to it. Would not a general offer of pardon to all prisoners at Joliet who were convicted of the lower grades of crimes & who should enlist, serve in & be honorably discharged from their Country's service be hailed with joy by those unfortunate men & would not such an honorable service have an elevating influence on them & be their surest passport to public confidence and favor? An as our country is now <hr /> making sacrafices of its noblest & bravest, & must still, can we do better for any class & all classes than to accept the service of those unfortunates? Some may say it will insult our noble soldiers by placing them on equal terms in the army, so will your pardon place them on equal terms at home, at the ballot box, the jury room & all other public places. And will not a brave man once convicted of crime burn with a noble desire to emulate the deeds of noble daring now practiced by our brave boys in the field? And while our noble President has generously offered a free pardon to so many new guilty of the highest crime known to our criminal code upon the simple condition that in future they desist from their crime without making any atonement at all for the past, may you not reasonably pardon so may as shall honorably enter the most dangerous service their country can call them to. I have none of that morbid sympathy for criminals as such, that is now so prevalent, do not believe the pardoning power now known to our land to be either just, or discreet, but finding it in use I would like to see it used wisely. I am no sympathiser with those who would lower moral standing of our army. I have no personal interest in politics <hr /> or any man's elevation to place. I am a simple farmer & Stock trader, am not subject to draft, have never been in regular service. I spent one month with your corps of Surgens & nurses sent to Vicksburg & have seen something of suffering consequent on a state of war in the field & at home. I have given very generously of my friends, twenty four men have left my fireside for the field, eight fill soldiers graves, more are cripples for life and the list is not yet full, the cup of bitterness is not drained. Your Excellency more of these things make me hesitate, I do not count the cost of a war for the preservation of a Government like our-- I would however use an economy that shall ease it at the least cost & in the best manner, we must raise more men soon, should not all classes be called upon to stand shoulder to shoulder in this trying hour. I thank you from the depth of my loyal heart for your faithful administration of our affairs, your indefatigable attentions to Illinois' brave soldiers for the skill & promptness with which you defeated the machinations of a venal legislature, but more than all for the aid you have given our nation by your patriotic prompt actions in her behalf & now as you are soon to return to private life, may not a wise act of Executive clemency help to fill <hr /> swell the ranks of our victorious army, open a door for an unfortunate class of men to redeem their fair name, gladden the hearts of their friends who must suffer with them; how many sons & daughters of such men may by this course be allowed to say, my Father fell in defense of his country, & as we are now as a nation in a transition state & as I hope are taking a higher & nobler stand, may we not more safely than at any past time in the history of our country call upon all these men to serve & finally rejoice with us The world & our enemies cannot call it an evidence of exhaustion for as a nation we have never been so strong or prosperous, or so united. Another reason for this course may be found in the painful fact that state criminals are very rapidly increasing, all consequent on a state of war, & our position as a border state will make disbanded guerrillas flee hither to escape the wrath to come. I may here be allowed to state that such an act of clemency cannot be to me a personal favor. I have no friend or even an acquaintance in prison for which I am devoutful thankfull. I have thought much on this subject but have written hastily. I should like to see or hear from you. With very high respect I subscribe myself your friend Rufus Ogden <hr /> Ogden Rufus. Cameron Oct 28/64 Advocates the policy of releasing prisoners - convicted of lower grades of crime from Penitiary to serve in the army (File) <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield_____________186___ 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/f997a1d82ed5180edd311d1f6b079992.pdf 8f95754f2f31d2f8058741e9d222e91c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. OFFICE OF CHIEF OF ARTILLERY, Head Quarters, Department of the Susquehanna, Harrisburg Pa., October 27, 1864 Governor I regret that I did not have the pleasure of seeing your more than I did while you were here. I wished to talk with you in relation to my remaining in service after my three years shall have expired I am anxious to serve my country through the war and [knowing?] that as the Governor of a state which owes to you far more than to anyone else the proud position as the banner State so far as this war is concerned you ought and I think can command a powerful influence at Washington I request that you will see that I may be allowed to remain in service through the war The companies of my regiment I am informed are reenlisting and I can and have made myself useful both in the field and out of it I have endeavored to serve my country well and the different important and [responsible?] positions that <hr /> I have held both in the field and out of it under different Generals show that I have been appreciated I am now Chief of Artillery and Inspector General of the Department and of course am constantly occupied I would of course prefer being in the field always but the General commanding this Department needs my services now and of course I obey orders I have been now from home nearly two years and while in health sufficient to leave my room have never received but six days leave of absence in that time My term of three years service will expire about the 1st of March next and if the field officers of my regiment are all to be mustered out as their terms of service expire I desire to obtain some other good position under the President or from my own state I would like to obtain from the Secy of War a leave of absence for four days to go to Washington and will you please ask him for me I hope to get to Philadelphia on Saturday eve Yours truly T S Mather <hr /> T. S. Mather Headquarters Dept of the Susquehanna Harrisburg Pa October 27th 1864 Wishes to enter the service after the expiration of three years term of service - asks for assistance 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 10 (October 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 T. S. Mather to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509760 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 CHIEF OF ARTILLERY, Head Quarters, Department of the Susquehanna, Harrisburg Pa., October 27, 1864 Governor I regret that I did not have the pleasure of seeing your more than I did while you were here. I wished to talk with you in relation to my remaining in service after my three years shall have expired I am anxious to serve my country through the war and [knowing?] that as the Governor of a state which owes to you far more than to anyone else the proud position as the banner State so far as this war is concerned you ought and I think can command a powerful influence at Washington I request that you will see that I may be allowed to remain in service through the war The companies of my regiment I am informed are reenlisting and I can and have made myself useful both in the field and out of it I have endeavored to serve my country well and the different important and [responsible?] positions that <hr /> I have held both in the field and out of it under different Generals show that I have been appreciated I am now Chief of Artillery and Inspector General of the Department and of course am constantly occupied I would of course prefer being in the field always but the General commanding this Department needs my services now and of course I obey orders I have been now from home nearly two years and while in health sufficient to leave my room have never received but six days leave of absence in that time My term of three years service will expire about the 1st of March next and if the field officers of my regiment are all to be mustered out as their terms of service expire I desire to obtain some other good position under the President or from my own state I would like to obtain from the Secy of War a leave of absence for four days to go to Washington and will you please ask him for me I hope to get to Philadelphia on Saturday eve Yours truly T S Mather <hr /> T. S. Mather Headquarters Dept of the Susquehanna Harrisburg Pa October 27th 1864 Wishes to enter the service after the expiration of three years term of service - asks for assistance 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/7be9b20484e9dec187a39c6c98def720.pdf 8986349942435e65b440c6eb49c0b650 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Counties of Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph, Washington and Clinton. Collector's Office, United States Internal Revenue, 12th District, Illinois. Alton, Madison Co., Oct 27 1864 Gov Richard Yates Springfield Dear Sir The bearer Dr. Gustave [Sutfras?] of Collinsville in ohio County late Assistant Surgeon in the 58th New York is desirous of obtain ing a similar position His loyalty and ability are vouched for by reliable authority and I take pleas- ure in calling your atten tion to him as a fit recip- ient of any appointment you may have to make in the line of his profession Very Truly Yours W. C. Flagg <hr /> Flagg. W. C and Gillespie J. Alton Oct 27/64 Recommending Dr Gustavus [Sutfras?] of Madison co. for position of Ast. Surg Attended to [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 18, Folder 10 (October 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 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 W. C. Flagg to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509759 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. Counties of Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph, Washington and Clinton. Collector's Office, United States Internal Revenue, 12th District, Illinois. Alton, Madison Co., Oct 27 1864 Gov Richard Yates Springfield Dear Sir The bearer Dr. Gustave [Sutfras?] of Collinsville in ohio County late Assistant Surgeon in the 58th New York is desirous of obtain ing a similar position His loyalty and ability are vouched for by reliable authority and I take pleas- ure in calling your atten tion to him as a fit recip- ient of any appointment you may have to make in the line of his profession Very Truly Yours W. C. Flagg <hr /> Flagg. W. C and Gillespie J. Alton Oct 27/64 Recommending Dr Gustavus [Sutfras?] of Madison co. for position of Ast. Surg Attended to [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/a3981d1690ca94ee7b9b0c429bf56044.pdf 52d72336bae0a444c1065bc648bb3732 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jefferson Barracks St Louis Mo October 27th Governer of Illinois Dear Sir I take the oppertunity of writing to you for the perpose of letting you know my situations. I am a private of Co C 117th Ills inft. I have bin in the horsepital every since the 22 of July. I was wounded at the Battle of Tupilo Missisippi on the 14th day of July and my wound is in the left leg or left ancle it is still running and also I have my right thum shot of close up to my hand so I am not a <hr /> bit of use to the government. I have a wife at home and she has a very hard time to get a long I have not bin paid of since the 30 of april the doctor will not give me my discharg if there is know chance of me geting my discharg I want to be transferd to Camp Buttler then I will be close to home and will be in my state I have served 2 years and 2 monnth in my last inlistment. I surved 3 monnth in the 5 Cansas at the first of the war if you will be so kind as to give me some information I will ever be thankful to you I am most ever your humble servent. John H. Carter Co C 117th Ills Voll <hr /> J. H. Carter Jefferson Bks Mo Oct 27th 1864 Has been in Hospital since July. has a permanent wound in left leg. Wants discharge Ansd Oct 29th 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 10 (October 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 John H. Carter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509758 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. Jefferson Barracks St Louis Mo October 27th Governer of Illinois Dear Sir I take the oppertunity of writing to you for the perpose of letting you know my situations. I am a private of Co C 117th Ills inft. I have bin in the horsepital every since the 22 of July. I was wounded at the Battle of Tupilo Missisippi on the 14th day of July and my wound is in the left leg or left ancle it is still running and also I have my right thum shot of close up to my hand so I am not a <hr /> bit of use to the government. I have a wife at home and she has a very hard time to get a long I have not bin paid of since the 30 of april the doctor will not give me my discharg if there is know chance of me geting my discharg I want to be transferd to Camp Buttler then I will be close to home and will be in my state I have served 2 years and 2 monnth in my last inlistment. I surved 3 monnth in the 5 Cansas at the first of the war if you will be so kind as to give me some information I will ever be thankful to you I am most ever your humble servent. John H. Carter Co C 117th Ills Voll <hr /> J. H. Carter Jefferson Bks Mo Oct 27th 1864 Has been in Hospital since July. has a permanent wound in left leg. Wants discharge Ansd Oct 29th 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/a16624e3df9a511b3b036f1d1fced7bd.pdf c1ed563b135fa230d268f5de40520429 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Oct 26th 1864. Surgeon in Charge U. S. Genl Hospital. Chester Perma. Sir: Please have Lewis Clarkson of Co B 23d Ills Vols. now an inmate of your Hospital, examined and if a fit subject transfered to Genl Hospital at Chicago Ills and report action taken to me and oblige. Your Obedient Sevt. Rich. Yates Governor. <hr /> Attended to (illegible) USA General Hospital Chester Pa Nov 12, 1864 Respectfully determined The within named Lewis Clarkson was transfered to the "South St. General Hospital" Phila Oct 29th (illegible) Roche Surgeon (illegible) E.B. p. 90. 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 10 (October 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 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 Richard Yates to Chester Perma Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509757 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Oct 26th 1864. Surgeon in Charge U. S. Genl Hospital. Chester Perma. Sir: Please have Lewis Clarkson of Co B 23d Ills Vols. now an inmate of your Hospital, examined and if a fit subject transfered to Genl Hospital at Chicago Ills and report action taken to me and oblige. Your Obedient Sevt. Rich. Yates Governor. <hr /> Attended to (illegible) USA General Hospital Chester Pa Nov 12, 1864 Respectfully determined The within named Lewis Clarkson was transfered to the "South St. General Hospital" Phila Oct 29th (illegible) Roche Surgeon (illegible) E.B. p. 90. 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/0c4b8c4c07bcf1f00d4145acf3e4e82a.pdf b6de2614c073d8b5f023ea0b291f0ab6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ills Oct 26th 1864 Gov Richard Yates. Dr Sir: Enclosed you will find petition on oath to Sec of war for discharge of Oliver Parks, which I hope may be granted. Will you please do the favor of forwarding to Stanton of War department, with your recommendation, and oblige +c I. J. Ketcham <hr /> Kitchum J. Ketcham Jacksonville Oct 20/64 Enclose petition for discharge of Oliver Parks Petition forwd [illegible] informed [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 18, Folder 10 (October 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 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource I. J. Ketcham to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509756 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 Ills Oct 26th 1864 Gov Richard Yates. Dr Sir: Enclosed you will find petition on oath to Sec of war for discharge of Oliver Parks, which I hope may be granted. Will you please do the favor of forwarding to Stanton of War department, with your recommendation, and oblige +c I. J. Ketcham <hr /> Kitchum J. Ketcham Jacksonville Oct 20/64 Enclose petition for discharge of Oliver Parks Petition forwd [illegible] informed [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/8e430da7c1f383dc53f96df84280452e.pdf ccd59a8c5dd6834242b2278d20720ad6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago. Oct. 26th 1864. His Excellency Richard Yates, Dear Sir, There is to be a mass meeting during the day and evening of the 3rd of November at Chicago. The Lincoln & Oglesby Club of this city instruct me to extend to you a very urgent invitation that you be present to speak and that you signify your acceptance as early as possible. We have written you sevral invitations but (probably on account of your labors and absence from home) have received no answer to any one. Hoping to hear from you accepting our invitation. Very Respectfully Yours Wm. A. Porter, Committee P.O. Box 520 <hr /> Wm A Porter Chicago Oct. 26/64 Gives notice of a mass day & evening meeting there on 3d Prox. Urgently invites Govr to come & speak. Ansd H Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 10 (October 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 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William A. Porter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509755 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago. Oct. 26th 1864. His Excellency Richard Yates, Dear Sir, There is to be a mass meeting during the day and evening of the 3rd of November at Chicago. The Lincoln & Oglesby Club of this city instruct me to extend to you a very urgent invitation that you be present to speak and that you signify your acceptance as early as possible. We have written you sevral invitations but (probably on account of your labors and absence from home) have received no answer to any one. Hoping to hear from you accepting our invitation. Very Respectfully Yours Wm. A. Porter, Committee P.O. Box 520 <hr /> Wm A Porter Chicago Oct. 26/64 Gives notice of a mass day & evening meeting there on 3d Prox. Urgently invites Govr to come & speak. Ansd H Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/eaf148570701588e0b5a36bad4a7d027.pdf 6ac480c9a71ed5a2c48858ad9fb6647a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <ul> <li>See the other side for other letters with this letter. </li> </ul> Lincoln Ills Oct. 26th 1864 This is to certify that I have been acquainted with Dr. A. Milner for some time, and have some acquaintance of his abilities as Physician & Surgeon. He assisted me is a very difficult operation upon the internal Ear of a gentleman in the city of Chicago last summer, and did his part well. From this and other means I have had a knowing his skill as a Surgeon & Physician I feel glad to recommend him as being worthy of any favor or confidence that may be placed in him &c. R. S. Miller M.D. <hr /> with Alfred Milner letter 11/21/64 with Jno. D. Cope " 11/5/64 with L. W. Low " 11/7/64 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 10 (October 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 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 R. S. Miller to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509754 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. <ul> <li>See the other side for other letters with this letter. </li> </ul> Lincoln Ills Oct. 26th 1864 This is to certify that I have been acquainted with Dr. A. Milner for some time, and have some acquaintance of his abilities as Physician & Surgeon. He assisted me is a very difficult operation upon the internal Ear of a gentleman in the city of Chicago last summer, and did his part well. From this and other means I have had a knowing his skill as a Surgeon & Physician I feel glad to recommend him as being worthy of any favor or confidence that may be placed in him &c. R. S. Miller M.D. <hr /> with Alfred Milner letter 11/21/64 with Jno. D. Cope " 11/5/64 with L. W. Low " 11/7/64 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/b5b57c7d3fa6353e1d8ad07fe0bdb9d2.pdf 204592f7dc96de38a9e14ae0a608ff86 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Joseph Clark letter 03/26/64 Camp Douglas, Chicago Ill Oct 26th (1864) Your Excellency Governor Richard Yates Sir I enlisted as a Private Soldier in the Volunteer Service of the United States on or about the 29th of July, 1862 in the First Board of Trade of the City of Chicago in the 72nd Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry at a public Mass Meeting held at Bryan Hall at the same time I had a Written permit from you to get up a Co as I had been a soldier before I consquently had experience but I chose to give up my permit to raise a Co myself & enlist as a Private thinking my influence thereby would extend further in causing others to enlist. I went with my Reg't to the front & there I became Disabled & was transferred to the Invalid Corps where I have been misstreated because I had been promoted to be sergeant for my ability & merit & was reduced to the ranks in the manner Described in another sheet which I inclose with this which I think was an injustice to me because I was not permitted to offer any defense now I would not have troubled you for all this if that was all but my Wife She was taken as Co Laundress for Co H at the same time I enlisted she was the only Woman that went out with the Reg't & was called Regimental Laundress which Position she filled without blame until the Reg was ordered south from <hr /> Oxford Miss when by General Orders all all Women in the Division were Ordered North but she subsequently became Laundress in Co E 15 Reg Invalid Corps on my being transferred to said Co & Reg't now my wife on last Christmas did bring into camp some whisky for a couple of Soldiers who said they were sick & she did not know at the time that she was Violating the regulations of the Camp by doing so. there was nothing said about it however until about 2 months ago when it seems the Co had got more laundresses than what was thought to be needed She was for nothing else nor any other Charges turned out of Camp & was not considered as Laundress since. her rations also have been kept in the Co now if I could have her restored I can give good security that she will not violate the Rules of Camp any more now it be a great favor to me if you would use your influence to get her restored again please return the sheet that has my Charges for Drunkenness & my Reduction to the ranks upon it with your answer to this Direct to Joseph Clark Chicag Illinois <hr /> Jos Clark Camp Douglas Chicago Oct 26/64 Was arrested for drunkenness and reduced from Sergtcy to rank without a chance to defend himself. His wife was turned out of camp for bringing whiskey into camp. Wants her restored File AP 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 10 (October 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 Joseph Clark to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509753 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Joseph Clark letter 03/26/64 Camp Douglas, Chicago Ill Oct 26th (1864) Your Excellency Governor Richard Yates Sir I enlisted as a Private Soldier in the Volunteer Service of the United States on or about the 29th of July, 1862 in the First Board of Trade of the City of Chicago in the 72nd Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry at a public Mass Meeting held at Bryan Hall at the same time I had a Written permit from you to get up a Co as I had been a soldier before I consquently had experience but I chose to give up my permit to raise a Co myself & enlist as a Private thinking my influence thereby would extend further in causing others to enlist. I went with my Reg't to the front & there I became Disabled & was transferred to the Invalid Corps where I have been misstreated because I had been promoted to be sergeant for my ability & merit & was reduced to the ranks in the manner Described in another sheet which I inclose with this which I think was an injustice to me because I was not permitted to offer any defense now I would not have troubled you for all this if that was all but my Wife She was taken as Co Laundress for Co H at the same time I enlisted she was the only Woman that went out with the Reg't & was called Regimental Laundress which Position she filled without blame until the Reg was ordered south from <hr /> Oxford Miss when by General Orders all all Women in the Division were Ordered North but she subsequently became Laundress in Co E 15 Reg Invalid Corps on my being transferred to said Co & Reg't now my wife on last Christmas did bring into camp some whisky for a couple of Soldiers who said they were sick & she did not know at the time that she was Violating the regulations of the Camp by doing so. there was nothing said about it however until about 2 months ago when it seems the Co had got more laundresses than what was thought to be needed She was for nothing else nor any other Charges turned out of Camp & was not considered as Laundress since. her rations also have been kept in the Co now if I could have her restored I can give good security that she will not violate the Rules of Camp any more now it be a great favor to me if you would use your influence to get her restored again please return the sheet that has my Charges for Drunkenness & my Reduction to the ranks upon it with your answer to this Direct to Joseph Clark Chicag Illinois <hr /> Jos Clark Camp Douglas Chicago Oct 26/64 Was arrested for drunkenness and reduced from Sergtcy to rank without a chance to defend himself. His wife was turned out of camp for bringing whiskey into camp. Wants her restored File AP 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/22b41f8853fbf4c7837238845c9bcaa8.pdf 877962f4aaf579cd71861226db29d151 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tamaroa Perry Co. Ill. 25 Oct. 1864 To Richard Yates Gov of Ill Dear Sir Henry A. Tate a native of Limestone County Alabama was formerly a soldier in the Rebel Army. On the 21 day of June last he took the oath of allegiance at Nashville Tenn. He was then required to proceed immediately to Louisville Ky. where he again took the oath 2 June 64 with the addition "and that I will go immediately North of the Ohio River and not return during the war" He has large means at the South, but has no means here. He is anxious to go to Nashville Tenn. in order to make arrangements for obtaining his means of support and doing business. He has been here most of the time since he came North and his deportment, added to other means of judging him has secured him the good will of those with whom he has become best acquainted, and he can give & is entirely willing to give bond in any amount required with ample security that he will do nothing unbecoming a loyal man and that he will return to this place, or to any place <hr /> you prescribe in this state and report to any officer you will name in such time as you require and comply with all other conditions which you impose. Can you authorise him to go to Nashville? Very Respectfully B. G. Roots Description of Henry A. Tate Dark Complexion. Black Hair. Grey Eyes 5 feet 11 inches high Roots B. G. Tamaroa Oct. 25/64 Henry A Tate, a native of Alabama was formerly in the Rebel Army, but escaped from it and took the oath of allegiance & in addition "That he would go north of the Ohio river & not return until after the war is over." He has large property in the south & wants to go to Nashville to attend to it - can he go. Ansd Nov 10 64 Snyder ADC 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 10 (October 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 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 B. G. Roots to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509752 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. Tamaroa Perry Co. Ill. 25 Oct. 1864 To Richard Yates Gov of Ill Dear Sir Henry A. Tate a native of Limestone County Alabama was formerly a soldier in the Rebel Army. On the 21 day of June last he took the oath of allegiance at Nashville Tenn. He was then required to proceed immediately to Louisville Ky. where he again took the oath 2 June 64 with the addition "and that I will go immediately North of the Ohio River and not return during the war" He has large means at the South, but has no means here. He is anxious to go to Nashville Tenn. in order to make arrangements for obtaining his means of support and doing business. He has been here most of the time since he came North and his deportment, added to other means of judging him has secured him the good will of those with whom he has become best acquainted, and he can give & is entirely willing to give bond in any amount required with ample security that he will do nothing unbecoming a loyal man and that he will return to this place, or to any place <hr /> you prescribe in this state and report to any officer you will name in such time as you require and comply with all other conditions which you impose. Can you authorise him to go to Nashville? Very Respectfully B. G. Roots Description of Henry A. Tate Dark Complexion. Black Hair. Grey Eyes 5 feet 11 inches high Roots B. G. Tamaroa Oct. 25/64 Henry A Tate, a native of Alabama was formerly in the Rebel Army, but escaped from it and took the oath of allegiance & in addition "That he would go north of the Ohio river & not return until after the war is over." He has large property in the south & wants to go to Nashville to attend to it - can he go. Ansd Nov 10 64 Snyder ADC 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/56762cafcd2679da1b30289b3e83ecb3.pdf e01b4efc9547585dd1a4af9dd0480be9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aurora October 25th 1864 Govner Yates of Illin Dear Sir i take my pen in hand to informe you of my situation of life. i am on the Mercy of the people sick and Cripled no one to help me in eney Way and my onely son in the Armey and i suffer for his Care my onely suport and dependenbe My Son was broat home two years ago last June by Cap St. Bronson And Dr Wentworth from springfield Camp Butler With the Camp fevor and Congestion on the Brain and from that time to the presant day i have ben sick And My husband and three Children have dide of the same disease and i am left alone With tow girlss and this son Elisha Wm Finch my onely dependenbe i need his help <hr /> My son is in the 12 illanois Cavelry Company C he is at Baton Rouge When i heard from him last i gave my onely son freely to help poot down this Rebellon and now i think he is due to his Mother in my last stage of life now please give him a disCharge that he Mite have the privlage of seeing one of us laid in the grave. Will you grant this request Dear sir govner yates think of your Mother if you have one one When you read this letter of mine have pitty on me and disCharge my son from the servis if it is uposiable liborate him for my Sake i am a poor Woman nothing but the Mercy of the friends that keep me till my Child Coms back Oh hasen <hr /> the time Please Write to me the best that can be don about it discharge him if it be posiable thing Remember a Mother Wants dont fail to Answor this Amediately Yours truly for the union forever Roxsana Finch to Govenor Yates of ill NB to Roxana Finch Aurora Kane county ill Elisha Wm Finch 12th illinois Cavelry Company C dont delay to discharge him <hr /> Elizabeth Finch Aurora Oct 22/64 Wants her son discharged as he is her only support & she is suffering and on the mercy of the people-- Ansd [Porter?] Oct 29th [Last?] last spring Cornel Davis and Captin Wg steele of the 12th ill volenteers Comp C told me they Would discharge him if it laid in there power for i suffered for his care and his help 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 10 (October 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 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 Roxana Finch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509751 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. Aurora October 25th 1864 Govner Yates of Illin Dear Sir i take my pen in hand to informe you of my situation of life. i am on the Mercy of the people sick and Cripled no one to help me in eney Way and my onely son in the Armey and i suffer for his Care my onely suport and dependenbe My Son was broat home two years ago last June by Cap St. Bronson And Dr Wentworth from springfield Camp Butler With the Camp fevor and Congestion on the Brain and from that time to the presant day i have ben sick And My husband and three Children have dide of the same disease and i am left alone With tow girlss and this son Elisha Wm Finch my onely dependenbe i need his help <hr /> My son is in the 12 illanois Cavelry Company C he is at Baton Rouge When i heard from him last i gave my onely son freely to help poot down this Rebellon and now i think he is due to his Mother in my last stage of life now please give him a disCharge that he Mite have the privlage of seeing one of us laid in the grave. Will you grant this request Dear sir govner yates think of your Mother if you have one one When you read this letter of mine have pitty on me and disCharge my son from the servis if it is uposiable liborate him for my Sake i am a poor Woman nothing but the Mercy of the friends that keep me till my Child Coms back Oh hasen <hr /> the time Please Write to me the best that can be don about it discharge him if it be posiable thing Remember a Mother Wants dont fail to Answor this Amediately Yours truly for the union forever Roxsana Finch to Govenor Yates of ill NB to Roxana Finch Aurora Kane county ill Elisha Wm Finch 12th illinois Cavelry Company C dont delay to discharge him <hr /> Elizabeth Finch Aurora Oct 22/64 Wants her son discharged as he is her only support & she is suffering and on the mercy of the people-- Ansd [Porter?] Oct 29th [Last?] last spring Cornel Davis and Captin Wg steele of the 12th ill volenteers Comp C told me they Would discharge him if it laid in there power for i suffered for his care and his help 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/a9370d835eef7fc4b21b246b4718e7b3.pdf 70d7f401cd831b4e240a201cec279dd0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters 91st Ill. Infty Vols. Boca Chica Texas Oct. 25 1864. Sir In answer to your communication of the 8th ult. I have the honor to inform you that on the 9th of September Sergeant Clark received a Furlough for Sixty-days: and is now at home --. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant Harry S. Smith Lt Col. Comdg -- 91 Ill. Pr Adjt -- To His Excellency Richard Yates -- Governor of Illinois -- <hr /> Smith. Col. H. S Boca Chica Texas. Oct 25/64 Replying to Govr's request Says Sergt. Clark has received a furlough of Sixty Days & is now at home. 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 10 (October 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 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 Harry S. Smith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509750 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 91st Ill. Infty Vols. Boca Chica Texas Oct. 25 1864. Sir In answer to your communication of the 8th ult. I have the honor to inform you that on the 9th of September Sergeant Clark received a Furlough for Sixty-days: and is now at home --. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant Harry S. Smith Lt Col. Comdg -- 91 Ill. Pr Adjt -- To His Excellency Richard Yates -- Governor of Illinois -- <hr /> Smith. Col. H. S Boca Chica Texas. Oct 25/64 Replying to Govr's request Says Sergt. Clark has received a furlough of Sixty Days & is now at home. 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/69ea450bbbb63e1cf779baf527b75c9b.pdf 7fa3e63792f4904485217bfdb8c791bc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tunnel Hill Ga Oct. 25th 1864 To His excellency Gov. Yates. of Ills. Knowing you to be a friend to the soldier, and willing at all times to assist them, I am emboldened to make the following request. I will first state the circumstances of the case so it may be more easily understood. I enlisted in the 115th Regt. Ills. at the call of yourself in 1862 and left my mother very poorly provided for, She was dependent upon me for support. She will suffer this winter very greatly indeede unless She is relieved in some way. The man with whom She has been living has told her to leave, She has no place to go for Shelter. Will you have the kindness to have a place provided for her untill my term <hr /> of service shall have expired which will be in about 10 months. You can thus place me under greate obligations to you and perform an act which your benevolent spirit will be deservidly proud of. I know you will aleviate her sufferings because it is the request of an Illinois Soldier who has shed his blood in the cause of human liberty and in defense of American Union She lives about 5 miles west of Taylorsville Christian Co Ills. Her name is Rebecca Young I await your pleasure, and am Very Respectfuly Your Obt. Servt. Peter C. Young Co. E. 115th Ills. Vols. Inft. <hr /> Young, Peter C. Co. "E" 115th Ills Vols Tunnell Hill Ga Oct. 25/1864. Gives the circumstances of his connection with the army. His wife is at home in a destitute condition-wants her provided for 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 10 (October 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 Peter C. Young to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509749 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. Tunnel Hill Ga Oct. 25th 1864 To His excellency Gov. Yates. of Ills. Knowing you to be a friend to the soldier, and willing at all times to assist them, I am emboldened to make the following request. I will first state the circumstances of the case so it may be more easily understood. I enlisted in the 115th Regt. Ills. at the call of yourself in 1862 and left my mother very poorly provided for, She was dependent upon me for support. She will suffer this winter very greatly indeede unless She is relieved in some way. The man with whom She has been living has told her to leave, She has no place to go for Shelter. Will you have the kindness to have a place provided for her untill my term <hr /> of service shall have expired which will be in about 10 months. You can thus place me under greate obligations to you and perform an act which your benevolent spirit will be deservidly proud of. I know you will aleviate her sufferings because it is the request of an Illinois Soldier who has shed his blood in the cause of human liberty and in defense of American Union She lives about 5 miles west of Taylorsville Christian Co Ills. Her name is Rebecca Young I await your pleasure, and am Very Respectfuly Your Obt. Servt. Peter C. Young Co. E. 115th Ills. Vols. Inft. <hr /> Young, Peter C. Co. "E" 115th Ills Vols Tunnell Hill Ga Oct. 25/1864. Gives the circumstances of his connection with the army. His wife is at home in a destitute condition-wants her provided for 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