295 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e5e50dfdb7029a740e08ab51d56aa82a.pdf ca10bce87027a67edc506ba81f5693e8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [1860] Saturday evening Hon Richard Yates My dear sir your kind note came to hand this evening. I cannot doubt that you are quite right in characterizing the [questions?] of the races as "the great [questions?]" It will be found "the great [questions?]" practically, whether we look at it as philosophers, as statesmen or as divines. And in my humble opinion as you move these intricate, no [means?] will be found prepared to act with his hart in either capacity - in any part of the civilized world till he has most deeply pondered these great questions of the ages: the question of the races. But with us Americans in every relation & hope of social life, it is, one might almost say the only question: for we have practically solved nearly all others. Shall we then solve this also? I know given both heart and head will say with [illegible] - "yes - yes we will - God willing we will" - Therefore <hr /> most deeply regretted that the efforts of your family [illegible] goes from the lecture and that I was [illegible] deprived of the benefit of conferring with you in regard to it as I had desired. As to my [manuscript?] it was written in a space of two or three evenings in a single week and is so mixed up & peculiar in its structure (designed only for myself) that I do not think it could be of use enough to you to keep the trouble of deciphering it. And as regards repeating the lecture here it seems to me that having once without disguise urged the subject upon the notice and consideration or actions of my friends, it would be liable to injurious misconstriction should I attempt to repeat it - and even if my friends should request it, I fear that others might construe it into a sort of partisan effort on their part, to force the thing upon the public mind. Still I suppose that the subject might possibly be put in such a shape that no ill use <hr /> or ill influence could arise from it. While on my own part I do not disguise the fact that I am still very anxious that yourself and Dr. [Fesiley?] and several other gentleman of high intelligence who were not present before should hear it, and consider that practical use, if any, can now be made of it, or if the general thought which it suggests nor am I at all unwilling to gratify any who may wish to hear it again - should their numbers be sufficient to justify it, and the influences against misuse & misconstruction properly guarded against - For whether this view of the slavery questions is true or false - I am fully convinced that it is the view in substance of the all that lies in reality at the bottom of the American heart - and that the political heart that bases its action and effort [honestly? and heartily?] upon it will swoop up two thirds of the votes of the whole people both north & south, in spite of all their opponents can do - and furnish the [illegible] at the [illegible] the most [illegible] & hopeful solutions of the slavery questions that the nature of the case <hr /> admits of - shall that party be the Republican party ? I hope so: for I think they deserve it - but if so now is the time for them to be [illegible] the minds of the people. With there principles of [philosophy?] & statesmanship, which is the next campaign they will need to put to practical and triumphant use - Now I say - is the time to begin - the public mind is quiet and [illegible] and open to convictions - And the true [philosophy?] of the whole subject may with little effort be put through the land, if all good men will take hold of it, without opposition or alarm - I can of course do [but?] very little. But that little I am willing I hope to do. But if I do a little, and you do a little and all do a little it will amount to a great deal before the next election & we shall revolutionise the evils of our country & truly & [philosophically?] & humanely save the Union - not [illegible] & [illegible]. I shall [deliver?] this discussion in Hillsboro by request on the 7 of April and should a way open on my return on the 8 of April could do so in Springfield if desirable. Most truly yours J B. Turner Along edge of paper - PS Do I [illegible] of [illegible] hand on this [puddle?] of words? I thought when I sat down to write but a word as Mr. [illegible] had spoken to me this evening on the same topic. I shall send that [advice?] by him Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 01 (June-December, 1860) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. Turner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514244 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [1860] Saturday evening Hon Richard Yates My dear sir your kind note came to hand this evening. I cannot doubt that you are quite right in characterizing the [questions?] of the races as "the great [questions?]" It will be found "the great [questions?]" practically, whether we look at it as philosophers, as statesmen or as divines. And in my humble opinion as you move these intricate, no [means?] will be found prepared to act with his hart in either capacity - in any part of the civilized world till he has most deeply pondered these great questions of the ages: the question of the races. But with us Americans in every relation & hope of social life, it is, one might almost say the only question: for we have practically solved nearly all others. Shall we then solve this also? I know given both heart and head will say with [illegible] - "yes - yes we will - God willing we will" - Therefore <hr /> most deeply regretted that the efforts of your family [illegible] goes from the lecture and that I was [illegible] deprived of the benefit of conferring with you in regard to it as I had desired. As to my [manuscript?] it was written in a space of two or three evenings in a single week and is so mixed up & peculiar in its structure (designed only for myself) that I do not think it could be of use enough to you to keep the trouble of deciphering it. And as regards repeating the lecture here it seems to me that having once without disguise urged the subject upon the notice and consideration or actions of my friends, it would be liable to injurious misconstriction should I attempt to repeat it - and even if my friends should request it, I fear that others might construe it into a sort of partisan effort on their part, to force the thing upon the public mind. Still I suppose that the subject might possibly be put in such a shape that no ill use <hr /> or ill influence could arise from it. While on my own part I do not disguise the fact that I am still very anxious that yourself and Dr. [Fesiley?] and several other gentleman of high intelligence who were not present before should hear it, and consider that practical use, if any, can now be made of it, or if the general thought which it suggests nor am I at all unwilling to gratify any who may wish to hear it again - should their numbers be sufficient to justify it, and the influences against misuse & misconstruction properly guarded against - For whether this view of the slavery questions is true or false - I am fully convinced that it is the view in substance of the all that lies in reality at the bottom of the American heart - and that the political heart that bases its action and effort [honestly? and heartily?] upon it will swoop up two thirds of the votes of the whole people both north & south, in spite of all their opponents can do - and furnish the [illegible] at the [illegible] the most [illegible] & hopeful solutions of the slavery questions that the nature of the case <hr /> admits of - shall that party be the Republican party ? I hope so: for I think they deserve it - but if so now is the time for them to be [illegible] the minds of the people. With there principles of [philosophy?] & statesmanship, which is the next campaign they will need to put to practical and triumphant use - Now I say - is the time to begin - the public mind is quiet and [illegible] and open to convictions - And the true [philosophy?] of the whole subject may with little effort be put through the land, if all good men will take hold of it, without opposition or alarm - I can of course do [but?] very little. But that little I am willing I hope to do. But if I do a little, and you do a little and all do a little it will amount to a great deal before the next election & we shall revolutionise the evils of our country & truly & [philosophically?] & humanely save the Union - not [illegible] & [illegible]. I shall [deliver?] this discussion in Hillsboro by request on the 7 of April and should a way open on my return on the 8 of April could do so in Springfield if desirable. Most truly yours J B. Turner Along edge of paper - PS Do I [illegible] of [illegible] hand on this [puddle?] of words? I thought when I sat down to write but a word as Mr. [illegible] had spoken to me this evening on the same topic. I shall send that [advice?] by him Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6a6424d1b5b0b2824699fad71ae2064c.pdf fdafef39dd1891bed4fabc4f91bf04b1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 17, Folder 05 (August 5-8, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. Underwood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509067 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/68a686dc42f44427ebf87d2787564b3b.pdf 7669142b77da7824159599e0e8c9b805 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 17, Folder 05 (August 5-8, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. Wakeman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509059 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/770a28a57f0b01a3f460ce91c0dfc495.pdf 3a16ae7446da0f1472361408af2478d8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 13, Folder 02 (August 16-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. White to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503765 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a93671aed02098454ff20b762067f79e.pdf 7cb0195c56c8f4c6d042151f14638a0d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Seal Head Quarters S. C. Kentucky Munfordville, Dec 20 1863. His Excellency Richard Yates Gov. of Illinois Hon Gov: By the earnest solicitations of my friends in the army - those with whom I entered the service as well as those whose acquaintance I have formed since my entering the service, I have the honor of transmitting herewith enclosed. recommendations for a commission in some Illinois Rigiment. I have often been urged by officers of this (Ky.) state to accept a commission in one of their regiments, but ever priding myself with the interest and honor of my native "Prairie State" I declined the generous offer. I am but an humble young man, whos aspirations are principally in a civil Literary life; but so long as reddened fields of strife demands my feeable co-operations for the welfare of my country - the suppression of the rebellion, restoration of the Union, and the perpetuity of our Republican institutions, however peaceful and welcome the assiduities of <hr /> home may be, they are but discontentments, and I can but wish to mingle in the confusions of war, but when Anarchy and Treason are driven from our country by the glittering swords of the Sons of Freedom I will gladly substitue the "Pen" instead of the weapons of warfare for the welfare of my people - with them to bask in the glorious sunlight of peace, union and universal liberty. I have the recommendations as to business qualities, moral character &c. but the herewith enclosed are sufficiently explanatory &c,- would mention Hon's Laurance Weldon and Thos. Snell, with whom you are doubtless well acquainted, who reside in Clinton Ills., for further refference. if it should meet with the approbation of His Excellency to issue me a commission it shall be my pride to never disgrace that com'ion, but act in honour to my state and Country. Early report from His excellency upon the subject will be very much accommodate and oblige, Very Respectfully His Obt. Sert. J.B. Wolfe, Jr. Head Qrs. S.C.. Ky Munfordville Ky. <hr /> N.B. Mail matter for me will be addressed to the care of Brig. Genl. E.H. Holson - please to Columbia Ky. J.B.W. <hr /> Wolfe J.B. Jr. Munfordsville Ky Dec 20 1863. Encloses recommendations for a commission in some Illinois Regiment, Is a resident of Illinois, has long been connected with the military service - Was tendered a position in a Ky Regt but refused to accept, priding himself with the interests and honor of his own "Prairie State"- Abstract & Answer Ex Office Jany 8 1864 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 14, Folder 04 (December 11-20, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. Wolfe Jr. to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507302 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. Seal Head Quarters S. C. Kentucky Munfordville, Dec 20 1863. His Excellency Richard Yates Gov. of Illinois Hon Gov: By the earnest solicitations of my friends in the army - those with whom I entered the service as well as those whose acquaintance I have formed since my entering the service, I have the honor of transmitting herewith enclosed. recommendations for a commission in some Illinois Rigiment. I have often been urged by officers of this (Ky.) state to accept a commission in one of their regiments, but ever priding myself with the interest and honor of my native "Prairie State" I declined the generous offer. I am but an humble young man, whos aspirations are principally in a civil Literary life; but so long as reddened fields of strife demands my feeable co-operations for the welfare of my country - the suppression of the rebellion, restoration of the Union, and the perpetuity of our Republican institutions, however peaceful and welcome the assiduities of <hr /> home may be, they are but discontentments, and I can but wish to mingle in the confusions of war, but when Anarchy and Treason are driven from our country by the glittering swords of the Sons of Freedom I will gladly substitue the "Pen" instead of the weapons of warfare for the welfare of my people - with them to bask in the glorious sunlight of peace, union and universal liberty. I have the recommendations as to business qualities, moral character &c. but the herewith enclosed are sufficiently explanatory &c,- would mention Hon's Laurance Weldon and Thos. Snell, with whom you are doubtless well acquainted, who reside in Clinton Ills., for further refference. if it should meet with the approbation of His Excellency to issue me a commission it shall be my pride to never disgrace that com'ion, but act in honour to my state and Country. Early report from His excellency upon the subject will be very much accommodate and oblige, Very Respectfully His Obt. Sert. J.B. Wolfe, Jr. Head Qrs. S.C.. Ky Munfordville Ky. <hr /> N.B. Mail matter for me will be addressed to the care of Brig. Genl. E.H. Holson - please to Columbia Ky. J.B.W. <hr /> Wolfe J.B. Jr. Munfordsville Ky Dec 20 1863. Encloses recommendations for a commission in some Illinois Regiment, Is a resident of Illinois, has long been connected with the military service - Was tendered a position in a Ky Regt but refused to accept, priding himself with the interests and honor of his own "Prairie State"- Abstract & Answer Ex Office Jany 8 1864 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/d975c003b0637fe09f790fe9a656d32c.pdf 0113d7a4ed36acbe8d674d48f68c83c6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Mrs. J. B. Wolfe letter 7/27/64 Camp Butler, Ills. July 29 1864. Gov. Yates: Hon. Gov: I am just in receipt of a letter from my wife (Mrs. Wolfe) who informed me of her communication to you concerning my whereabouts and health &c. Her uneasness was occasioned by my illniss when leaving home about two week go and her failure to hear from me as she had changed Post Office address from Clinton to Atlanta on a visit. I hope that you have been at no trouble, for I am aware that your high appreciation of the service of our country and deep sympathy for those who are engaged in the struggle for her preservation would induce you to do much &c &c. I have the honor to be, der sir. Very Respectfully Your Obt. servt J. B. Wolfe Jr. <hr /> Wolf. J. B. Camp Butler July 29/64 Refering to a communication from his wife Letter sent to Camp B. & answer recd. Loomis 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 17, Folder 03 (July 28-31, 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. B. Wolfe to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-07-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508985 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Mrs. J. B. Wolfe letter 7/27/64 Camp Butler, Ills. July 29 1864. Gov. Yates: Hon. Gov: I am just in receipt of a letter from my wife (Mrs. Wolfe) who informed me of her communication to you concerning my whereabouts and health &c. Her uneasness was occasioned by my illniss when leaving home about two week go and her failure to hear from me as she had changed Post Office address from Clinton to Atlanta on a visit. I hope that you have been at no trouble, for I am aware that your high appreciation of the service of our country and deep sympathy for those who are engaged in the struggle for her preservation would induce you to do much &c &c. I have the honor to be, der sir. Very Respectfully Your Obt. servt J. B. Wolfe Jr. <hr /> Wolf. J. B. Camp Butler July 29/64 Refering to a communication from his wife Letter sent to Camp B. & answer recd. Loomis 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/575b71a2ac29c9642f8af1c149220cae.pdf ec0fc64d5139f6321db6eb0fde578a28 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of New York, Office of the Regents of the University. Albany, Sept 23d 1861. To his Excellency the Governor of the State of Illinois In pursuance of an act of the Legislature of this State, I send to your address Journal of Legislative Council of N. Y. 1691-1743 & Assembly Journal N. Y. 2d meetg 4th Less. 1780 for the use of the State of Illinois the receipt of which please acknowledge. Respectfully yours, J. B. Woolworth Secretary of the Regents of the University, Albany, N. Y. <hr /> Albany University Send papers &c. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 4, Folder 02 (September 21-27, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. B. Woolworth to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502104 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 New York, Office of the Regents of the University. Albany, Sept 23d 1861. To his Excellency the Governor of the State of Illinois In pursuance of an act of the Legislature of this State, I send to your address Journal of Legislative Council of N. Y. 1691-1743 & Assembly Journal N. Y. 2d meetg 4th Less. 1780 for the use of the State of Illinois the receipt of which please acknowledge. Respectfully yours, J. B. Woolworth Secretary of the Regents of the University, Albany, N. Y. <hr /> Albany University Send papers &c. 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/99f47e184eb4f85dc41e18b65c77d34a.pdf 61b44fafda615c318d476c6f5d07d0ac Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. John B. Wright, Attorney at Law & Notary Public, Real Estate and Collection Agent. Havana, Ill. July 8th, 1865 Hon Rich D Yates Sir Mr. Geo. Stuart has directed me as his atty to obtain a decree of partition of the lands adjoining the Town of Mason City in this Co. Owing to the negligence of the Recorder it is almost impossible to ascertain correctly what if any conveyances have been mad for a year past. At Mr Stuart's suggestion I desire to know whether you have conveyed any part of your interest in the lands in question. If so to whom and whether you are willing to join Mr Stuart in the Petition Respectfully Your Obd Servt J B Wright Wrote him July 18th that I was willing to join him in this Petition + had not sold any of lands in question I believe. <hr /> Tallula Ills July 16th 1865 Dear Yates The land in question is a remnant of the 320 that Mason City was laid out on we still have about 120 Acres that was not [plotted?] in to Lots located north + South of the town plot I know of no way to divide it only by the mode indicated in the [picture?] To my knowledge you have not parted with any of the land in question I have bargined my undivided interest in said Tract on remnant of Land for which I am to get $50. per Acre in cash as soon as I am able to Execute a sufficient Deed [Warrick?] says I sold it to cheap. The Lands in question could be partitioned in the manor you suggest but Judge Harriet's Decree made a Bolox of Law Equety and Mason City interests generally sofar as his thick Pate could <hr /> I have read your Elgin Oration cant you manage to have it Pub. in [paper?] form it is one of your proudest efforts it is a 4th July speech bran new you deal with the surroundings that restz heavily upon the Grandsons of the Patriots of -76 as a statesman only can do. have you noticed as a general rule the last 4th efforts have been complete failures the Waters have been to deep + turbed for ordinary mariners. I hope to see you soon Truly [illegible] Greene <hr /> Dear Green - Pleas return this with your answer whether you know about the arrangement spoken of within - and whether the parties could not agree upon a Division by arbitrator - Also have I sold any part of this land to be divided and oblige Your friend (July 13. 1865) Richard Yates (Rec'd this letter today) (over) <hr /> Return this letter as I have not answered - You must read my Elgin Speech - they say I was great in it -. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 08 (July 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. Wright to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514032 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 B. Wright, Attorney at Law & Notary Public, Real Estate and Collection Agent. Havana, Ill. July 8th, 1865 Hon Rich D Yates Sir Mr. Geo. Stuart has directed me as his atty to obtain a decree of partition of the lands adjoining the Town of Mason City in this Co. Owing to the negligence of the Recorder it is almost impossible to ascertain correctly what if any conveyances have been mad for a year past. At Mr Stuart's suggestion I desire to know whether you have conveyed any part of your interest in the lands in question. If so to whom and whether you are willing to join Mr Stuart in the Petition Respectfully Your Obd Servt J B Wright Wrote him July 18th that I was willing to join him in this Petition + had not sold any of lands in question I believe. <hr /> Tallula Ills July 16th 1865 Dear Yates The land in question is a remnant of the 320 that Mason City was laid out on we still have about 120 Acres that was not [plotted?] in to Lots located north + South of the town plot I know of no way to divide it only by the mode indicated in the [picture?] To my knowledge you have not parted with any of the land in question I have bargined my undivided interest in said Tract on remnant of Land for which I am to get $50. per Acre in cash as soon as I am able to Execute a sufficient Deed [Warrick?] says I sold it to cheap. The Lands in question could be partitioned in the manor you suggest but Judge Harriet's Decree made a Bolox of Law Equety and Mason City interests generally sofar as his thick Pate could <hr /> I have read your Elgin Oration cant you manage to have it Pub. in [paper?] form it is one of your proudest efforts it is a 4th July speech bran new you deal with the surroundings that restz heavily upon the Grandsons of the Patriots of -76 as a statesman only can do. have you noticed as a general rule the last 4th efforts have been complete failures the Waters have been to deep + turbed for ordinary mariners. I hope to see you soon Truly [illegible] Greene <hr /> Dear Green - Pleas return this with your answer whether you know about the arrangement spoken of within - and whether the parties could not agree upon a Division by arbitrator - Also have I sold any part of this land to be divided and oblige Your friend (July 13. 1865) Richard Yates (Rec'd this letter today) (over) <hr /> Return this letter as I have not answered - You must read my Elgin Speech - they say I was great in it -. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/548b3e1cd8fffcf311bdf14066f06f0a.pdf f421b3d15c8a8715e46b4589631cfa4a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 7, Folder 02 (August 1-2, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. Wyman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501719 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/cb9e79bb502edb70cbebc1dd34741619.pdf 70820a2b4144d62830dfaadb09f8c884 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville Aug. 10th 1862 Gov R. Yates My dear sir: Permit me to introduce to you the bearer of this, Dr. Copp of Monroe County. He goes to Springfield with a view to soliciting your attention to certain objects which he desires accomplished in connection with the military service. I have known Dr Copp for a number of years. He is a man of fine talents & high character. He has long been a prominent & leading Republican in his county. I reckon him among the decidedly valuable men of my acquaintance. His son, Wm. H. Copp, who accompanies him, is desirous of going into the military service. He is a young man of character, patriotism & worth – one of that large number of high principled youth – preferring peace & home – but [illegible] to the martyrdom, if need be, for the salvation of their country. I cheerfully & heartily commend these gentlemen to your favorable consideration. Your very resply J. Baker P.S. I must do myself the pleasure to add here, that you letter to he President so far as I have seen – was the best official word that has been spoken in America since this rebellion raised its head. JB <hr /> J Baker Belleville Aug 10/62 Introducing Dr Copp as a good man has particular business to communicate. 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 7, Folder 06 (August 10-11, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Baker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501917 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. Belleville Aug. 10th 1862 Gov R. Yates My dear sir: Permit me to introduce to you the bearer of this, Dr. Copp of Monroe County. He goes to Springfield with a view to soliciting your attention to certain objects which he desires accomplished in connection with the military service. I have known Dr Copp for a number of years. He is a man of fine talents & high character. He has long been a prominent & leading Republican in his county. I reckon him among the decidedly valuable men of my acquaintance. His son, Wm. H. Copp, who accompanies him, is desirous of going into the military service. He is a young man of character, patriotism & worth – one of that large number of high principled youth – preferring peace & home – but [illegible] to the martyrdom, if need be, for the salvation of their country. I cheerfully & heartily commend these gentlemen to your favorable consideration. Your very resply J. Baker P.S. I must do myself the pleasure to add here, that you letter to he President so far as I have seen – was the best official word that has been spoken in America since this rebellion raised its head. JB <hr /> J Baker Belleville Aug 10/62 Introducing Dr Copp as a good man has particular business to communicate. 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/a54e41879a017244f5158965ef3b38c7.pdf 8b42e1ce6a07a1eb68de23105a7a24ba Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville March 1st 1864 Gov. Yates My dear Sir: I have been long & well acquainted with Col. Adolphus Engelmann. I know him as an honest whole hearted man. I regard him as a truly noble fellow. I am persuaded there could be no mistake in his promotion, should such be the will of the president & his advisers. I am persuaded his promotion would be a thing not only fit in itself, but also expedient. I earnestly & heartily recommend him to your best consideration. Yours very resply I. Baker –- Baker, J. Belleville. March 1, 1864 Warmly recommending Col Adolphus Engelman for promotion to rank of Brig Genl. Letter to Mr Baker Mch 2 64 informing him of recpt of his letter & that had addressed the President strongly urging Col E appt Brigr Genl Vols. &c&c Loomis ADC Executive Office Mch 2 1864. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 15, Folder 06 (March 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Baker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-03-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508672 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. Belleville March 1st 1864 Gov. Yates My dear Sir: I have been long & well acquainted with Col. Adolphus Engelmann. I know him as an honest whole hearted man. I regard him as a truly noble fellow. I am persuaded there could be no mistake in his promotion, should such be the will of the president & his advisers. I am persuaded his promotion would be a thing not only fit in itself, but also expedient. I earnestly & heartily recommend him to your best consideration. Yours very resply I. Baker –- Baker, J. Belleville. March 1, 1864 Warmly recommending Col Adolphus Engelman for promotion to rank of Brig Genl. Letter to Mr Baker Mch 2 64 informing him of recpt of his letter & that had addressed the President strongly urging Col E appt Brigr Genl Vols. &c&c Loomis ADC Executive Office Mch 2 1864. 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/c4687b54f1ff844a45b99f89052f8802.pdf 1562b5ac4a2df1a7c62d99cb506f5d27 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Leroy Ill Nov. 1864 To Governor Yates Dr Sir enclosed is a letter from William Miller who enlisted at Bloomington in the 8 Reg Illinois volunteers under Capt Denison I think He was wounded in the right arm in the siege of Vicksburg – returned home on furlough and left here last spring. His Mother feels distressed from what he writes that he is sick – that he cannot draw money or clothing, and that he is claimed in a cavalry Co. when he belongs to the 8th Infantry. His mother respectfully asks your Notice and influence in his behalf in case of any wrong or neglect done to his injury, and by so doing you will confer on her and his relatives a great kindness respectfully your obt servt Jn Baker <hr /> Baker. J. Leroy Ills Nov 18 64 Enclose a letter from a Soldier of the 8th Infty who wants Gov's influence as he cant draw pay, clothing &c Abstr & return to me [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 19, Folder 04 (November 26-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. Baker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-xx Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513738 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. Leroy Ill Nov. 1864 To Governor Yates Dr Sir enclosed is a letter from William Miller who enlisted at Bloomington in the 8 Reg Illinois volunteers under Capt Denison I think He was wounded in the right arm in the siege of Vicksburg – returned home on furlough and left here last spring. His Mother feels distressed from what he writes that he is sick – that he cannot draw money or clothing, and that he is claimed in a cavalry Co. when he belongs to the 8th Infantry. His mother respectfully asks your Notice and influence in his behalf in case of any wrong or neglect done to his injury, and by so doing you will confer on her and his relatives a great kindness respectfully your obt servt Jn Baker <hr /> Baker. J. Leroy Ills Nov 18 64 Enclose a letter from a Soldier of the 8th Infty who wants Gov's influence as he cant draw pay, clothing &c Abstr & return to me [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/4108a4a6602be881ab3bd38bbcdb56e5.pdf b560da095796eff017f9628a5af8901a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville 20 Oct. 1864 Gov. Yates Dr Sir: At the request of Lorin G. Jeffers of this County I send you his application & recommendation accompanying this, in order that you may, if you think proper, add your own recommendation, based of course on the information these papers supply you. Tho' I have but a brief acquaintance with the applicant, he has my confidence decidedly, & I feel confident there would be no mistake made in giving him such a place as he applys for in the army. If you think proper to add something to the recommendation, please forward to the applicant at Summerfield, St. Clair Co. Ills. or direct to Washington, as you think best. Yours very resly &c &c J. Baker <hr /> Baker J. Belleville Nov 20/64 Encloses application and recommendation of Lorin G. Jeffries of Summerfield St. Clair Co. who desires a position of Field Officer in some colored regt. He thinks the man worthy. and should the Gov. add his name to the recommendation he will greatly oblige Ansd as directed by the Governor Dec 2 64 Synder ADC Write recom & inform Hon J B Ford as requested 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 09 (October 10-24, 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. Baker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509713 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. Belleville 20 Oct. 1864 Gov. Yates Dr Sir: At the request of Lorin G. Jeffers of this County I send you his application & recommendation accompanying this, in order that you may, if you think proper, add your own recommendation, based of course on the information these papers supply you. Tho' I have but a brief acquaintance with the applicant, he has my confidence decidedly, & I feel confident there would be no mistake made in giving him such a place as he applys for in the army. If you think proper to add something to the recommendation, please forward to the applicant at Summerfield, St. Clair Co. Ills. or direct to Washington, as you think best. Yours very resly &c &c J. Baker <hr /> Baker J. Belleville Nov 20/64 Encloses application and recommendation of Lorin G. Jeffries of Summerfield St. Clair Co. who desires a position of Field Officer in some colored regt. He thinks the man worthy. and should the Gov. add his name to the recommendation he will greatly oblige Ansd as directed by the Governor Dec 2 64 Synder ADC Write recom & inform Hon J B Ford as requested 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/d4aea3f044884252c6e082a2c465a196.pdf 600f758bdf663e0a01545c02ebcfa492 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville. Sep. 11./64 Gov. Yates: Der Sir: Please pardon the delay in replying to yours of last month. I have been much occupied in my Canvass, & have waited to see what our nominations would be before giving you my impression of the situation in this county & Madison. At the time of your writing Mr. Metcalf of Madison was already our Candidate for State Senator. - a fact you seemed to have overlooked. We have [bought?] out Col Niles & Col Thomas for the House from this County <hr /> besides a County ticket exceedingly Strong. I am clear that Niles & Thomas are the strongest men we could have selected for Representatives, & that they will give positive help to the State Senatorial ticket. For myself, I have arranged for a thorough, & rather special canvass of Madison. I shall spend the whole of week after next in that County, speaking daily or twice a day in the principal Precincts, & shall probably, farther along, address other meetings in the same county. I am pleased to see that Gen Oglesby & yourself are posted for meetings at Edwardsville & Belleville on the 30 inst & 1st of Oct. Why not have <hr /> a meeting the next Monday Oct 3 in Waterloo in Monroe county? I know no place where a large meeting would be more likely to be fruitful of results on the State ticket. Waterloo is 17 miles from Belleville. I only offer this as a suggestion: I do not request that it be done, if it interferes at all with the general arraingments of the canvass. I think Madison & St. Clair will go straight Union together. But this is opinion. No false confidence is to be indulged - no legitimate effort spared. Yours resply J Baker <hr /> Baker. J. Belleville Sept 11th 64 Replying to Govr's letter of last month. he gives the candidates for House & Senate in that Dist also county ticket. which he says is exceedingly strong Prospects there are very good. Is glad to know the Govr & Oglesby are appointed to speak there. Wants to know if they cant have a meeting at Waterloo in Monroe county on Oct. 3d. Gov Returned by Govr Nov 14th 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 8 (September 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 J. Baker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516330 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville. Sep. 11./64 Gov. Yates: Der Sir: Please pardon the delay in replying to yours of last month. I have been much occupied in my Canvass, & have waited to see what our nominations would be before giving you my impression of the situation in this county & Madison. At the time of your writing Mr. Metcalf of Madison was already our Candidate for State Senator. - a fact you seemed to have overlooked. We have [bought?] out Col Niles & Col Thomas for the House from this County <hr /> besides a County ticket exceedingly Strong. I am clear that Niles & Thomas are the strongest men we could have selected for Representatives, & that they will give positive help to the State Senatorial ticket. For myself, I have arranged for a thorough, & rather special canvass of Madison. I shall spend the whole of week after next in that County, speaking daily or twice a day in the principal Precincts, & shall probably, farther along, address other meetings in the same county. I am pleased to see that Gen Oglesby & yourself are posted for meetings at Edwardsville & Belleville on the 30 inst & 1st of Oct. Why not have <hr /> a meeting the next Monday Oct 3 in Waterloo in Monroe county? I know no place where a large meeting would be more likely to be fruitful of results on the State ticket. Waterloo is 17 miles from Belleville. I only offer this as a suggestion: I do not request that it be done, if it interferes at all with the general arraingments of the canvass. I think Madison & St. Clair will go straight Union together. But this is opinion. No false confidence is to be indulged - no legitimate effort spared. Yours resply J Baker <hr /> Baker. J. Belleville Sept 11th 64 Replying to Govr's letter of last month. he gives the candidates for House & Senate in that Dist also county ticket. which he says is exceedingly strong Prospects there are very good. Is glad to know the Govr & Oglesby are appointed to speak there. Wants to know if they cant have a meeting at Waterloo in Monroe county on Oct. 3d. Gov Returned by Govr Nov 14th 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/4d244a9a618164fc853c591cbc67692d.pdf 4aefbefedc27fbc672f47fb77f1ae7d1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 7, Folder 04 (August 6-7, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Bell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501836 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/147c227ad4323862081341d5d147d663.pdf 8a312d0627bd434d7049462def4b0a5b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 5, Folder 07 (February 1-14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Blunderwood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-02-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501323 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/433e49a76c2d804abd4f7e92565cd3cd.pdf 75f77fe1accffaf94a907399d86074e8 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 14, Folder 01 (November 11-20, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Bonfils to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-11-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507169 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d8efff895425269e4b85057868e6423d.pdf bb082fef52acb2a1376c73212bddf0e3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aug 22/63 Hospital No 1 Quincy Ills Governor I beg leaf to ask you why it is that we men in Quincy Hospital cant git furlough as othre sick men do in other Hospitals as the most of us has bin away from home frend one and two years and meney ar like my selfe hav be com Deaseas fore life and som are wonded and som ar like my selfe poore men; and sum is like my famley sick and we ar in a few miles off home and we cant go to see them so we think it rather hard after us doing all we Cood fore hour countery and ar still willing to do more if we can and we think that if we Cood <hr /> Git to go home a few weeaks that we wood able for duty a [gradle?] sooner then to stay in the hospitals I hav bin in the Hospitals [sant?] of this 4 months and I hav saw men dy and not a few; that if tha had bin sent home in time tha wood hav bin back in the feeald agane in a few weeaks Governor perhaps I hav all redey send more then will be eney profit to eny off us but I hope you will take som Notis of this matter As you allways hav looked after the well fare of the Ills boys and we think you will Continyo to do so; thear is a goodeal off complaint from the boys that coms up from the south about this matter as tha thought <hr /> That whend tha got in to thear own state tha wood git to go hom and so on; With thos few schattring remarks I will close remaing your as a faithfull soldier J Bruner to R Yats <hr /> Ansd and appln made Aug 26 63 Bruner J Hospital No 1 Quincy Aug 22 1863. Wishes to know why the men in Quincy are not entitled to furloughs. Says he is within a few miles of home and wishes a furlough for a few days to visit his family who are now sick. Write him that we have written to inquire into his case & write Recd Ex O. Aug 25 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 13, Folder 02 (August 16-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Bruner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503747 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. Aug 22/63 Hospital No 1 Quincy Ills Governor I beg leaf to ask you why it is that we men in Quincy Hospital cant git furlough as othre sick men do in other Hospitals as the most of us has bin away from home frend one and two years and meney ar like my selfe hav be com Deaseas fore life and som are wonded and som ar like my selfe poore men; and sum is like my famley sick and we ar in a few miles off home and we cant go to see them so we think it rather hard after us doing all we Cood fore hour countery and ar still willing to do more if we can and we think that if we Cood <hr /> Git to go home a few weeaks that we wood able for duty a [gradle?] sooner then to stay in the hospitals I hav bin in the Hospitals [sant?] of this 4 months and I hav saw men dy and not a few; that if tha had bin sent home in time tha wood hav bin back in the feeald agane in a few weeaks Governor perhaps I hav all redey send more then will be eney profit to eny off us but I hope you will take som Notis of this matter As you allways hav looked after the well fare of the Ills boys and we think you will Continyo to do so; thear is a goodeal off complaint from the boys that coms up from the south about this matter as tha thought <hr /> That whend tha got in to thear own state tha wood git to go hom and so on; With thos few schattring remarks I will close remaing your as a faithfull soldier J Bruner to R Yats <hr /> Ansd and appln made Aug 26 63 Bruner J Hospital No 1 Quincy Aug 22 1863. Wishes to know why the men in Quincy are not entitled to furloughs. Says he is within a few miles of home and wishes a furlough for a few days to visit his family who are now sick. Write him that we have written to inquire into his case & write Recd Ex O. Aug 25 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c530a3683cd993f67cc4acf0713c94d3.pdf defd27cccb76b6d8dda000c90ef0d06b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 6, Folder 01 (May, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Bunn and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-05-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502616 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/02f4dc5274098a058a6b80524242fb5e.pdf d697f9bc132c2fc8f003aec3d8ab8e6b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Burnham to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503641 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/890610c7d00b13f5563d99bc05ad65c0.pdf 615214b2720f057344b42120efc86fc9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington City, March 18, 1862. To his Excellency, Richard Yates Governor of the State of Ills Sir: The origin, progress, and incidents of the contest now waging in the revolted States for the preservation of the Union and the Constitution, will have an interest and importance for future generations far beyond what is felt in the present day. Believing that it will be an acceptable duty to the people of the whole country to preserve, in a convenient form, the services rendered by the loyal men of America to the cause of the Union, I propose to publish, at an early day, a work devoted to that object. If it be agreeable to you to give your influence and encouragement to such a work, by furnishing me with such information as may aid me in my purpose, I shall feel greatly obliged. The work will comprise a biographical record of the leading men, civil and military, who have taken a prominent part in suppressing the Rebellion, and will be illustrated with finely engraved portraits, as well as maps and plans of battles. The subjects will be classified by States and Territories, and will comprise executive, civil, military, and naval officers, and men of science and philanthropy. In addition to a sketch of your own life and public services, it would greatly facilitate my purpose if you would designate some person who will also furnish the like information in regard to the prominent civil and military officers connected with your official duties. The work must necessarily be published by subscription, and I respectfully ask to be favored with your name and influence. With sentiments of high respect, Your Obedient Servant, J Burns <hr /> PROSPECTUS. The Subscriber will publish, as soon as the materials can be obtained, a work, to be entitled "THE LOYAL MEN OF AMERICA, Civil and Military, with Portraits and other Illustrations." This work is intended to be a permanent record of the patriotic services rendered by prominent citizens engaged in upholding the cause of the Union and suppressing Rebellion. It will embrace the President and Cabinet, Members of Congress, Governors of States,--all who have rendered themselves conspicuous for gallantry in arms, or devotion to civil duties. J Burns Please address your reply to J. BURNS, Washington City, under cover of the Hon. SAMUEL C. POMEROY, U. S. Senator, Washington, D. C. <hr /> Circular from J. Burns, Washington Proposing to publish a book & asking for biographical sketch of Gov. &c. Mar 18/62 [?] Moses please examine 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 5, Folder 10 (March 17-31, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Burns to Richard Yates, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501462 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington City, March 18, 1862. To his Excellency, Richard Yates Governor of the State of Ills Sir: The origin, progress, and incidents of the contest now waging in the revolted States for the preservation of the Union and the Constitution, will have an interest and importance for future generations far beyond what is felt in the present day. Believing that it will be an acceptable duty to the people of the whole country to preserve, in a convenient form, the services rendered by the loyal men of America to the cause of the Union, I propose to publish, at an early day, a work devoted to that object. If it be agreeable to you to give your influence and encouragement to such a work, by furnishing me with such information as may aid me in my purpose, I shall feel greatly obliged. The work will comprise a biographical record of the leading men, civil and military, who have taken a prominent part in suppressing the Rebellion, and will be illustrated with finely engraved portraits, as well as maps and plans of battles. The subjects will be classified by States and Territories, and will comprise executive, civil, military, and naval officers, and men of science and philanthropy. In addition to a sketch of your own life and public services, it would greatly facilitate my purpose if you would designate some person who will also furnish the like information in regard to the prominent civil and military officers connected with your official duties. The work must necessarily be published by subscription, and I respectfully ask to be favored with your name and influence. With sentiments of high respect, Your Obedient Servant, J Burns <hr /> PROSPECTUS. The Subscriber will publish, as soon as the materials can be obtained, a work, to be entitled "THE LOYAL MEN OF AMERICA, Civil and Military, with Portraits and other Illustrations." This work is intended to be a permanent record of the patriotic services rendered by prominent citizens engaged in upholding the cause of the Union and suppressing Rebellion. It will embrace the President and Cabinet, Members of Congress, Governors of States,--all who have rendered themselves conspicuous for gallantry in arms, or devotion to civil duties. J Burns Please address your reply to J. BURNS, Washington City, under cover of the Hon. SAMUEL C. POMEROY, U. S. Senator, Washington, D. C. <hr /> Circular from J. Burns, Washington Proposing to publish a book & asking for biographical sketch of Gov. &c. Mar 18/62 [?] Moses please examine 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/193b274370b2770faf6c5093b4fa6621.pdf 6a6aa5d3e5629d13675b8bc6f24568ce Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Milton Station Ills. Jany 7th 61 To Honorable Richard Yates Dr Sir I am directed by Col. J. M. True to ascertain whether the Army Medical Board for the Examination of Candidates for Surgeons of the Volunteer Service of This State are now in session or will be at any time soon You will therefore confer a favor, on both him and myself by communicating intelligence to me on this subject by return mail, or at the earliest convenience there after. Hoping that your honor will confer the wanted information at the very earliest moment convenient, or cause the same to be done, suffer me to Subscribe myself Your most obedient J.C.B. Wharton MD <hr /> Dr JCB Wharton Milton Station asking for permit Answer fully & send a Permit Sent with notice Jany 10 M Hon. Richd Yates Governor of Ills Springfield Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 02 (January-February 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. C. B. Wharton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500004 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. Milton Station Ills. Jany 7th 61 To Honorable Richard Yates Dr Sir I am directed by Col. J. M. True to ascertain whether the Army Medical Board for the Examination of Candidates for Surgeons of the Volunteer Service of This State are now in session or will be at any time soon You will therefore confer a favor, on both him and myself by communicating intelligence to me on this subject by return mail, or at the earliest convenience there after. Hoping that your honor will confer the wanted information at the very earliest moment convenient, or cause the same to be done, suffer me to Subscribe myself Your most obedient J.C.B. Wharton MD <hr /> Dr JCB Wharton Milton Station asking for permit Answer fully & send a Permit Sent with notice Jany 10 M Hon. Richd Yates Governor of Ills Springfield 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/a3a7354d4c1154593f98163fd91900f5.pdf 0587bdda22f320be41278adc5ab684e7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. C. Brodfuehrer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500130 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/279e16c70297f0894ae2634a024d1e9a.pdf 18ee20dbb9edd29f1d4a2247b7afdf65 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 16, Folder 05 (June 11-20, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. C. Burroughs to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511406 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/70f862bc8ab35854c333978096d15dc1.pdf c7c4a2a6e728c6f6b46a8120af77fb09 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Clear Creek. Near Corinth Miss Aug 15th 1862 His excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Sir having understood that it is your desire and intention to reward those soldiers, who have, by a faithful and cheerful discharge of the hard and unpleasant duties, which soldiers. in the field, are subjected to, proven themselves worthy of promotion, I take pleasure in recommending to your favorable notice Private John G. Wright Co. A. First Battalion Yates Sharp Shooters. Ill Volunteers. Mr Wright has, on all occasions, shown himself to be an exempliary young man, patriotic, brave, discrete, temperate and faithful, without a murmur, in the discharges of every duty both in Camp and in the face of the enemy, won the high esteem of each member of his Company and the admiration of both his Company and Regimental Officers. His military quallifications are more than ordinary and his ability in the discharge of any kind of business is worthy of mention. He is, in my opinion, surely worthy of a Lieutenants Commission and as he has a family to support <hr /> I sincerely hope, that, if you can find it consistant with your duties and agreeable with your feelings you will give the foregoing a reasonable consideration. I have the honor to be Very respectfully, Your Obedient Servant J C Cameron 1st Lt Comdg Co "A. 1st Batt Y.S.S. Ill Vol His Excellency Richard Ytes Governor of Illinois. <hr /> Head Quarters Yates S.S. Ill. Vol. Wright, Priv. John G. Co "A" Yates Sharp Shooters Ill. Vol. Approved and respectfully forwarded. I very earnestly reccomend the above to your favorable notice for promotion. John Morrell. Capt Commdg Yates S.S. Yates 'Sharp Shooters: Lt. J.C. Cameron, Co. Yates S. Shooters. Camp Clear Creek, Near Corinth, Miss. Aug. 15. Ansd Sept 17. Recommending Private Jno. G. Wright Co. A. to a Lieutenants Commission 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 7, Folder 09 (August 14-15, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. C. Cameron to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506105 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. Camp Clear Creek. Near Corinth Miss Aug 15th 1862 His excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Sir having understood that it is your desire and intention to reward those soldiers, who have, by a faithful and cheerful discharge of the hard and unpleasant duties, which soldiers. in the field, are subjected to, proven themselves worthy of promotion, I take pleasure in recommending to your favorable notice Private John G. Wright Co. A. First Battalion Yates Sharp Shooters. Ill Volunteers. Mr Wright has, on all occasions, shown himself to be an exempliary young man, patriotic, brave, discrete, temperate and faithful, without a murmur, in the discharges of every duty both in Camp and in the face of the enemy, won the high esteem of each member of his Company and the admiration of both his Company and Regimental Officers. His military quallifications are more than ordinary and his ability in the discharge of any kind of business is worthy of mention. He is, in my opinion, surely worthy of a Lieutenants Commission and as he has a family to support <hr /> I sincerely hope, that, if you can find it consistant with your duties and agreeable with your feelings you will give the foregoing a reasonable consideration. I have the honor to be Very respectfully, Your Obedient Servant J C Cameron 1st Lt Comdg Co "A. 1st Batt Y.S.S. Ill Vol His Excellency Richard Ytes Governor of Illinois. <hr /> Head Quarters Yates S.S. Ill. Vol. Wright, Priv. John G. Co "A" Yates Sharp Shooters Ill. Vol. Approved and respectfully forwarded. I very earnestly reccomend the above to your favorable notice for promotion. John Morrell. Capt Commdg Yates S.S. Yates 'Sharp Shooters: Lt. J.C. Cameron, Co. Yates S. Shooters. Camp Clear Creek, Near Corinth, Miss. Aug. 15. Ansd Sept 17. Recommending Private Jno. G. Wright Co. A. to a Lieutenants Commission 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