299 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5bf185ed3f821f2582646174c4fd995b.pdf a6458f9dce83119967f967d9106f7fd7 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 04 (June 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. D. Ward to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511374 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/8a503b99776969d93881b7038c9100cc.pdf d0e4258e7efefb403a34667c27333c86 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. D. Ward 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 508970 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/c6af6864f719f8f41bb5e03c5edce17d.pdf e9b815fcbbad1bd5c80d2117403a4f23 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 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. D. Ward 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 509076 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/98cd414c0542a80c66cfa29c633cb391.pdf 8d3ff7de2e5ccb0cfe2d3afd1c956173 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Chicago Nov 29 1864 </pre> To His Excellency <pre> Rich'd Yates </pre> <pre> Gov of Ill. </pre> <pre> Mr A Guthrie who will hand or send you this is an old and very highly respected citizen of this county - He holds positions of Steamboat Boiler Inspector for this district, and is a patriotic and worthy man - </pre> <pre> He has recently lost a son-in-law who was in the Gunboat Service, on the Mississippi River, & desires your aid in getting down the river for the body of his son_ Any thing you may do for him will be fully appreciated by him & by Your Obnt Servt </pre> <pre> J.D. Ward </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 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 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. D. Ward to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513727 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Chicago Nov 29 1864 </pre> To His Excellency <pre> Rich'd Yates </pre> <pre> Gov of Ill. </pre> <pre> Mr A Guthrie who will hand or send you this is an old and very highly respected citizen of this county - He holds positions of Steamboat Boiler Inspector for this district, and is a patriotic and worthy man - </pre> <pre> He has recently lost a son-in-law who was in the Gunboat Service, on the Mississippi River, & desires your aid in getting down the river for the body of his son_ Any thing you may do for him will be fully appreciated by him & by Your Obnt Servt </pre> <pre> J.D. Ward </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d24051393acf75d1ff38208555bb0afc.pdf 2f21282f29e379f1bb052ee91edc749f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago, Feby 10th 1864 Hon Richd Yates Governor Springfield Ill. I have the honor to acknowledge the rec't of yours of the 8" inst. asking me to send you the P.O. address of some or our active working Union men of Cook Co outside of the City. Herewith I send you a list from my private memoranda which I believe contains the names of such as you ask for and I will extend it much farther if you wish. I remain Very true Your Obdt Sernt J.D. Ward <hr /> Barrington, Cook Co. Ill S.W. Kingsley - P.O. address Dundee Bloom Cook Co Clark Holbrook Josiah Skinner Thomas McEldorry Geo. B. James C. I. Read Robert Miller Bremen Cook Co. Benjamin Cool Blue Island Cook Co H H Massey C R Sammons Stephen Rexford Norman Rexford Bristow Cook Co J C Outhet G W Penny Mr Meacham Desplaines Station Cook Co O H Alger S Rand A F Miner Dunton Station Cook Co W W Dunton C Hegroin East Wheeling George Strong Charles Vogt. <hr /> Elk Grove Cook Co J M Allen Jr R M Clough S P Brown Evanston Cook Co E S Taylor S V Kline Hanover Cook Co Eli Whitney Jefferson Cook Co William P. Gray John Gray R J Edbrook E Symond E Goodwin Lyons Cook Co E Halton Alfred Ward Maine Cook Co H F Granniss Lemont Cook Co. Wm. S. Brown W R Derby H M Singer Leyden Cook Co. H Brickenberg H Rosenberg W Haley S B Hopkins <hr /> Nayesville Cook Co M. C. Niles W H Wheeler Charles Wheeler [name struck through] Henry Steinbach W. C. Taylor Professor Herrick S D Towle J.W Scoville Niles Cook Co J H Maulton Henry Harmes Orland Cook Co J H Merrick H H Reed Palatine Cook Co R Turner M S Pinney L D Castle Rev. Mr. Halleck J H Pahlman Thos Bradwell Palos Cook Co Alex Roberts W Reed Rich Cook Co Michael Arnold H Werner S D Mills G R Somers Charles Wheeler S.G Resner C O Wheeler Summit Cook Co H H Polk W. O Heacock Schaumberg Cook Co Henry Schidering. Proviso C.G. Pusheck. <hr /> Cook Co. Ward J D. Chicago Feby 10 64 Encloses a list of the Post office address of some of the working union men in that County Cook Co. Executive Office Feby 15 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 2, Folder 14 (February 1-14, 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 J. D. Ward to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516140 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. Chicago, Feby 10th 1864 Hon Richd Yates Governor Springfield Ill. I have the honor to acknowledge the rec't of yours of the 8" inst. asking me to send you the P.O. address of some or our active working Union men of Cook Co outside of the City. Herewith I send you a list from my private memoranda which I believe contains the names of such as you ask for and I will extend it much farther if you wish. I remain Very true Your Obdt Sernt J.D. Ward <hr /> Barrington, Cook Co. Ill S.W. Kingsley - P.O. address Dundee Bloom Cook Co Clark Holbrook Josiah Skinner Thomas McEldorry Geo. B. James C. I. Read Robert Miller Bremen Cook Co. Benjamin Cool Blue Island Cook Co H H Massey C R Sammons Stephen Rexford Norman Rexford Bristow Cook Co J C Outhet G W Penny Mr Meacham Desplaines Station Cook Co O H Alger S Rand A F Miner Dunton Station Cook Co W W Dunton C Hegroin East Wheeling George Strong Charles Vogt. <hr /> Elk Grove Cook Co J M Allen Jr R M Clough S P Brown Evanston Cook Co E S Taylor S V Kline Hanover Cook Co Eli Whitney Jefferson Cook Co William P. Gray John Gray R J Edbrook E Symond E Goodwin Lyons Cook Co E Halton Alfred Ward Maine Cook Co H F Granniss Lemont Cook Co. Wm. S. Brown W R Derby H M Singer Leyden Cook Co. H Brickenberg H Rosenberg W Haley S B Hopkins <hr /> Nayesville Cook Co M. C. Niles W H Wheeler Charles Wheeler [name struck through] Henry Steinbach W. C. Taylor Professor Herrick S D Towle J.W Scoville Niles Cook Co J H Maulton Henry Harmes Orland Cook Co J H Merrick H H Reed Palatine Cook Co R Turner M S Pinney L D Castle Rev. Mr. Halleck J H Pahlman Thos Bradwell Palos Cook Co Alex Roberts W Reed Rich Cook Co Michael Arnold H Werner S D Mills G R Somers Charles Wheeler S.G Resner C O Wheeler Summit Cook Co H H Polk W. O Heacock Schaumberg Cook Co Henry Schidering. Proviso C.G. Pusheck. <hr /> Cook Co. Ward J D. Chicago Feby 10 64 Encloses a list of the Post office address of some of the working union men in that County Cook Co. Executive Office Feby 15 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/a67a0d18674292b98dcb68525a39bd50.pdf 887eaa6c15792e7abebf6ab19bce6890 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 01 (June 21-25, 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. D. Webster to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500475 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/e1de2c53197a7c7e1aac57a4013cb58f.pdf 0aa273bc2bcb1e49d328e3f6ca6b32ad Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with recommendation for Jeremiah Porter 10/9/61 Engineer Office Cain, 9th Oct. 1861. Hon. Richard Yates Governor of Illinois, Dear Sir. I beg to recommend Rev. Jeremiah Porter of Chicago for appointment as Chaplain of the Artillery Battalion here (or other post of the same kind which may be in your gift.) I know Mr. Porter well and am sure he has the qualities which fit him for great use fullness as Chaplain. If appointed I have no doubt he will enter with zeal upon his duties, with an earnest desire to do good. His manner will <hr /> will commend him to the regard and excite the respect of the soldiers. He will be assiduous and will I think acquire a strong influence for good. His earnest piety no one who knows him can doubt. As chaplain he will be the right man in the right place. Very respectfully Yr Obt St J.D. Webster Mg.g Engineer 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 04 (October 1-12, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. D. Webster to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-10-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502212 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 recommendation for Jeremiah Porter 10/9/61 Engineer Office Cain, 9th Oct. 1861. Hon. Richard Yates Governor of Illinois, Dear Sir. I beg to recommend Rev. Jeremiah Porter of Chicago for appointment as Chaplain of the Artillery Battalion here (or other post of the same kind which may be in your gift.) I know Mr. Porter well and am sure he has the qualities which fit him for great use fullness as Chaplain. If appointed I have no doubt he will enter with zeal upon his duties, with an earnest desire to do good. His manner will <hr /> will commend him to the regard and excite the respect of the soldiers. He will be assiduous and will I think acquire a strong influence for good. His earnest piety no one who knows him can doubt. As chaplain he will be the right man in the right place. Very respectfully Yr Obt St J.D. Webster Mg.g Engineer 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/8a4d904584859491be1003d1fc7cf054.pdf d7cb9650dcc0b48af8c0c09c005f03af Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 4, Folder 06 (November 1-6, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. D. Webster to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502308 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/5e489873b5133710cbe889d3011a9835.pdf 9c0765b2daa58c7f90af1a4b8ede0efd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 7, Folder 09 (August 14-15, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. D. Webster 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 506092 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/80ee743bed4e8db7668d0829f6b26cdb.pdf 5f3111e96cfda104229843a342c397fe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 04 (September 19-22, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. D. Webster to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506342 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/9f180d5ace725a5158869238b4b6d756.pdf 9e9237cb230f0d8d84fff61b4ca2ef92 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 09 (July 26-31, 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. D. White to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507108 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/d6ccd8f2b8b3a96ff2202a17e1f94bf1.pdf ab5841eff61b3e3bc9cb49d3102b6a6e 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. D. Wickersham to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501945 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/93fbb1d726181c8dad207c1aa569f681.pdf caf79018f28edd7a154ef53be966a60d 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 03 (August 26-31, 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. D. Wolfe to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503800 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/f2b4b1ec68cb3b643832010099d026dd.pdf 27b9f908e25fd11db13b42b36e0e678b 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 01 (February 1-5, 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 J. D.Land to C. Moore Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508491 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/63abf0eae81720e59ecb04284f8c2fd8.pdf 4fe92f3b63edb88b4cf785a12073943b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville July 28 1865 Mr Richard Yates [Dir?] 1865 J.J. Davenport & Co Mar 18 To 1 [Bbl?] flour 11 00 Mar 31 " 12 ls Graham 60 April 13 " 1 B Meal 1 50 " 15 " 4 " Bran 80 " 22 " 12 [ls?] Graham 60 " 28 " 2 B Bran 80 May 13 " 1 " meal 125 LB Bran 80 2 05 June 19 "1 Bbl flour 8 50 " 28 " 1 B Meal 1 00 July 5 " 70 [ls?] flour [Net Bbl?] 3 00 $29.65 1865 Recd payment Aug 23 J. Davenport & Co <hr /> R. Yates Bill $29.65 Davenport & Co Rect $29.65, Aug. 1865 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. Davenport and Company to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514073 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 July 28 1865 Mr Richard Yates [Dir?] 1865 J.J. Davenport & Co Mar 18 To 1 [Bbl?] flour 11 00 Mar 31 " 12 ls Graham 60 April 13 " 1 B Meal 1 50 " 15 " 4 " Bran 80 " 22 " 12 [ls?] Graham 60 " 28 " 2 B Bran 80 May 13 " 1 " meal 125 LB Bran 80 2 05 June 19 "1 Bbl flour 8 50 " 28 " 1 B Meal 1 00 July 5 " 70 [ls?] flour [Net Bbl?] 3 00 $29.65 1865 Recd payment Aug 23 J. Davenport & Co <hr /> R. Yates Bill $29.65 Davenport & Co Rect $29.65, Aug. 1865 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/dada4ef9133b3d151db68b0e0a562763.pdf 97b6891eb315b86c19700f6103e5f01d 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 03 (Undated, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Dixon Jr. to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501124 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/6116a30f40138f1b0e5b9515fe40dd8b.pdf 2b2a6ba88257cc0d2f5758ba3902c9d4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chattanooga Tenn July 27 1864 Gov Rich Yates, Dear Governor, From the papers I learn the Governor of Ohio under the last call of the President for troops proposes to form Twenty new regiments of Infantry. Not knowing what will be your system or policy with reference to the quota from our State I venture upon this communication. I will not presume upon giving advice nor would I ask the humble privilege of even making Suggestions but hope to be allowed to express my own views. Allow me to say in the beginning that I have long been thoroughly convinced that our old System of recruiting has been very fatal to the interests of our army & country. Volunteering is the proper plan of forming an army when the war fever is high and the great national heart beats quick with a zealous patriotism but when the first <hr /> ardour is over and the army is formed then keep its ranks full by a sure unerring certain swift and merciless draft. That old commutation clause (now happily repealed) was as useless as it was weak and unmanly. Then let us have the draft and let it fall upon all all alike---make every Section and every one bear the proper burden. I hope too it will not be our policy to form another new regiment---no not one. We have now in the field one hundred skeleton regiments! About half this number are Veteran organizations. Let their ranks be filled to the minimum at least, that those proud Stern gallant old regiments that have Shed so much lustre on our fair State, may hold their organizations and perpetuate their illustrious histories and glorious records of valor and virtuous renown. I ask this, in part, for the brave old 21st. I think the regiment that has given to the Country a Lieut General, and that has achieved glorious results by its determined and unflenching Courage and Self-Sacrificing patriotism ought to have some favors shown it, <hr /> though it never received any heretofore. It now has about Two hundred and Twenty men being nearly Two hundred veterans. It yet holds its organization but unless it obtains recruits will not be able to do so very long, for there will not be enough left to compose the Color-guard. There are enough men for two full companies. Then why not send it 6 or 8 full and organized Companies of one or two years men and then again will be such a regiment as followed Col Grant from Springfield July 3d 1861! These Veteran regts have the pledge of the government that they shall hold their organizations while they have men enough to carry the Colors! This is one of the principal considerations of their reenlistment. Then would it not be economical and justice and encouragement to the brave fellows to fill up their ranks? I ask this much as an old soldier, believing it to be the true interest of our government to do so. I have no personal interest in this matter other than that of patriotism and love of justice My time having expired and my health failing I left the front on the 28th of June and am now in Chattanooga on temporary duty. <hr /> I am getting my papers in order and will very soon leave the Service. By reference to the politics of our Dist I suppose I will soon be a candidate for the Legislature I have been asked to accept the nomination and under the circumstances have concluded it was proper to do so and I am advised that I will be nominated when our convention meets at Mattoon Ills on the 3d day of next month. Something more than a month since I sent you a recommendation to commission 1st Asst Surg. James L.[Reat?] of my regiment in the position of Surgeon of Same regt vice Eden M. Seeley resigned. Has there yet been any action taken in this case. If you see proper please address me at Chattanooga, don't give regiment as the letter would then go to the regiment in field. Hoping you may ever succeed in all your public aspirations and especially at our next election. I have the honor to be Your Obt Servt and Devoted friend JE Callaway Maj 21st Ills Inf Ansd File (Senatorial) <hr /> JE Calaway Coles County Ill July 27. 1864 Urges certain swift and merciless draft, wishes the one hundred skeleton regt filled by drafting and no new regiments formed. Is the candidate for Legislature from Coles County. Convention meets at Mattoon Ill on the 3d day of Aug 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 02 (July 26-27, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Chattanooga Tenn July 27 1864 Gov Rich Yates, Dear Governor, From the papers I learn the Governor of Ohio under the last call of the President for troops proposes to form Twenty new regiments of Infantry. Not knowing what will be your system or policy with reference to the quota from our State I venture upon this communication. I will not presume upon giving advice nor would I ask the humble privilege of even making Suggestions but hope to be allowed to express my own views. Allow me to say in the beginning that I have long been thoroughly convinced that our old System of recruiting has been very fatal to the interests of our army & country. Volunteering is the proper plan of forming an army when the war fever is high and the great national heart beats quick with a zealous patriotism but when the first <hr /> ardour is over and the army is formed then keep its ranks full by a sure unerring certain swift and merciless draft. That old commutation clause (now happily repealed) was as useless as it was weak and unmanly. Then let us have the draft and let it fall upon all all alike---make every Section and every one bear the proper burden. I hope too it will not be our policy to form another new regiment---no not one. We have now in the field one hundred skeleton regiments! About half this number are Veteran organizations. Let their ranks be filled to the minimum at least, that those proud Stern gallant old regiments that have Shed so much lustre on our fair State, may hold their organizations and perpetuate their illustrious histories and glorious records of valor and virtuous renown. I ask this, in part, for the brave old 21st. I think the regiment that has given to the Country a Lieut General, and that has achieved glorious results by its determined and unflenching Courage and Self-Sacrificing patriotism ought to have some favors shown it, <hr /> though it never received any heretofore. It now has about Two hundred and Twenty men being nearly Two hundred veterans. It yet holds its organization but unless it obtains recruits will not be able to do so very long, for there will not be enough left to compose the Color-guard. There are enough men for two full companies. Then why not send it 6 or 8 full and organized Companies of one or two years men and then again will be such a regiment as followed Col Grant from Springfield July 3d 1861! These Veteran regts have the pledge of the government that they shall hold their organizations while they have men enough to carry the Colors! This is one of the principal considerations of their reenlistment. Then would it not be economical and justice and encouragement to the brave fellows to fill up their ranks? I ask this much as an old soldier, believing it to be the true interest of our government to do so. I have no personal interest in this matter other than that of patriotism and love of justice My time having expired and my health failing I left the front on the 28th of June and am now in Chattanooga on temporary duty. <hr /> I am getting my papers in order and will very soon leave the Service. By reference to the politics of our Dist I suppose I will soon be a candidate for the Legislature I have been asked to accept the nomination and under the circumstances have concluded it was proper to do so and I am advised that I will be nominated when our convention meets at Mattoon Ills on the 3d day of next month. Something more than a month since I sent you a recommendation to commission 1st Asst Surg. James L.[Reat?] of my regiment in the position of Surgeon of Same regt vice Eden M. Seeley resigned. Has there yet been any action taken in this case. If you see proper please address me at Chattanooga, don't give regiment as the letter would then go to the regiment in field. Hoping you may ever succeed in all your public aspirations and especially at our next election. I have the honor to be Your Obt Servt and Devoted friend JE Callaway Maj 21st Ills Inf Ansd File (Senatorial) <hr /> JE Calaway Coles County Ill July 27. 1864 Urges certain swift and merciless draft, wishes the one hundred skeleton regt filled by drafting and no new regiments formed. Is the candidate for Legislature from Coles County. Convention meets at Mattoon Ill on the 3d day of Aug 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/4b0af1adc721e63228a8fe186b624ef2.pdf 4830ff2ab71e9cb20b98deb33c183028 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 05 (August 13-19, 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. E. Callaway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500719 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/39f3783d0281f1bb7e0f77cf0ca10ea8.pdf 33b3f52213c79dfbdc45b9a9062be8db Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 09 (September 6-10, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. E. Callaway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500979 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/20219a322b7fdd9ed3bdce48f2346f23.pdf 4e25f30ae4d774c5bc3f11eb456aafa6 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 01 (December 2-10, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. E. Callaway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-12-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501045 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/30e6e9e51ae8d29aa48761654d0f6119.pdf 4174e7f2fef97d92d0e7b9fa1df884bd 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 09 (March 1-16, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. E. Callaway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501444 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/9c1c55810f08c1e776f01846860ebc65.pdf 0d6b8ccfa31deedfbb94c4e89ce7611c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Office J A Dist of the Etowah </pre> <pre> Chattanooga Tenn (Dec) 1864. </pre> His Excellency <pre> Hon Rich. Yates </pre> <pre> Dear Gov'r, </pre> <pre> Your letter of the 17" (inct?) was received yesterday, having been opened & remailed by my father at Tuscola. The following is an extract from his letter of transmittal: "Enclosed find a letter from Gov Yates. His speeches had not come to hand last night, of course they are for distribution in this region of Country & unless otherwise directed I shall distribute them. I presume they should be sent to the members elect of the Legislature. I think it will be to Your interests (& to the Govr's) to be at Springfield as requested by the Govr & I hope you will have that a fixed thing in your mind: So we hope You will make every necessary arrangement to be at home about that time. I will try & see Mr Jones of Bourbon (our member elect JEC) & feel him & ask him to send the Speeches to other members". I quote so much of my fathers letter </pre> <hr /> that you may know what disposition has been made of your Speeches. & that also that You have a firm friend in the person of my humble but honorable "paternal (deniston?)." Your letter was intended to be Confidential, but I assure You, Your Confidence will not be abused by my father as he is a warm admirer & zealous supporter of yours. I had given him authority to open & if necessary to answer any letters that might be sent to Tuscola during my absence in the army. <pre> A few days ago, I wrote you a rather lengthy letter explaining the Cause of my absence from home & from the Canvass just Closed. I hope ere this You have received that letter. </pre> <pre> I hope Governor, You may have no opposition & that You may be elected with a glorious & enthusiastic unaminity. It will be a matter of pleasure of Choice & I may say of duty with me to render you all the assistance in my power & if I were at home now & during the sitting of the Legislature or even then, that influence would not be inconsiderable. How about Genl's Palmer and Logan will they make efforts for the position? </pre> <pre> I would like to be posted so that knowing the position of the enemy, I can maneuver to advantage. </pre> <hr /> I have heard nothing except that they are both in Illinois & Palmer is thought to have "Cleared for action." <pre> if I am not fortunate enough to be at Springfield at the opening of the Session, I will however keep my pen busy & I think I can do something in that way. I am intimately acquainted with Three (3) members from my immediate locality & perhaps others but I am intimate with Messr Jones of Douglas, S.P. Spink of Edgar (Edit??) and Freeland of Moultrie. I think I will have as much influence with the gentlemen above named as any one from our State. I was the Choice of Messrs Spink & Freeland, for Congress last Spring but I gave way to Mr Bromwell. Mr Bromwell promises me that whatever I wanted if in his power I should have; or at all events his assistance. Now I will write & tell him the first thing I wish to accomplish is, that you must have the pleasure of bowing Richardson out of "my (Douglas') place" & of taking it yourself. </pre> <pre> I will immediately write to Jones, Spink & Freeland & urge them not only to support You but to do all within their power to secure Your triumphant election. Mr.Spink is quite an able man & a zealous worker </pre> <hr /> I feel confident he will support You & if he does, he will do to consider one of (illegible) "main Spokes." Look well to his support. He is an intensely radical man & I think will make his mark in the Halls of our Legislature. <pre> I must if possible (even if I leave the Service) be present at Springfield at the beginning of the Session. If I am not present the cause will be that "uncle Samuel" says I can not go. I do not think Genl Thomas is disposed to let one out of the Service. If I should determine to leave, & as I shall probably only have a few days in which to operate in order to carry our permits Can it be arranged through You with the War Department? </pre> <pre> Now Gov'r I have been in the Service over Three years and Seven months & I came out a Captain. If I am to remain in the army I want promotion & I think I can produce the highest recommendations. But if I have my choice I would like a position as a U S. Dist att'y. & consequently my discharge from the Service. I have by my loss of time in the service made a blank & unprofitable waste of three & a half years of my life, so far as Civil pursuits are concerned, & I think I should now be looking to my future. Do you know whether Weldon will continue as U.S. Dist att'y? or do you know of any probable vacancy (pari? passer)? Please let me know in regard to this. If I can not obtain a position as U.S. atty at Some point I wish if possible to be appointed in the Judge advocate's Department of the army with the rank of Col or at least Lieut Col. There are as I learn vacancies in that Dept & from my knowledge as a civil practitioner & large experience as a Judge advocate of Mil. Courts I will have no difficulty in obtaining testimonials, but I am not positive there is a rank in the J.A's Dept of Lieut Col. I am permitted to use some of the highest authorities in the army as References __ Besides Mil. authorities, I can obtain the assistance of Several eminent lawyers also that of Hon John P Usher. </pre> <hr /> <pre> (Dec 1864) </pre> <pre>In regard to appointments I am informed by a former officer of my regt that one Edwin Harlan (formerly a Captain in the 21st) has applied for a reappointment in the army, I think in the U.S. Dept. Allow me to say Govr that in my opinion it is our duty to prevent him from obtaining any position in the army. Harlan is a bad & a dishonest man & a "Copperhead". He supported the "Peace" Party & voted for Robinson Allen & Co. My informer is an old officer of Harlans Company & is unquestionably the most unexceptionable authority. He (my informer) was late a Candidate for Circuit Clerk in Marshall County but by the acts of Harlan & Robinson Allen & men of that ilk was defeated. </pre> <pre> I crave Your pardon Gov'r for inflicting You with so long a letter but justice to the Subjects mater would not permit a more brief communication. Hoping to hear from You very soon & with a wish for your health happiness & prosperity I am as Ever </pre> <pre> Yours Most Truly </pre> <pre> J E Callaway </pre> <pre> Maj & Judge advocate </pre> <pre> Dist of the Etowah </pre> <hr /> Callaway Maj J E Chatanooga Dec. 1864 Your letter was forwarded to him by his Father, who is your devoted friend_ He will be in Springfield even if he has to resign from the army, which he would do if he could if he cannot be promoted. Having been in the army 3 years & 7 months he thinks he deserves promotion _ he prefers the position of U.S_ Dis't Att'y_ Cannot you intercede for him for promotion to Judge Advocate with rank of Col. or Lt Col._ or to obtain position of Dist Atty. <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 08 (December 27-31, 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 J. E. Callaway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513967 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Office J A Dist of the Etowah </pre> <pre> Chattanooga Tenn (Dec) 1864. </pre> His Excellency <pre> Hon Rich. Yates </pre> <pre> Dear Gov'r, </pre> <pre> Your letter of the 17" (inct?) was received yesterday, having been opened & remailed by my father at Tuscola. The following is an extract from his letter of transmittal: "Enclosed find a letter from Gov Yates. His speeches had not come to hand last night, of course they are for distribution in this region of Country & unless otherwise directed I shall distribute them. I presume they should be sent to the members elect of the Legislature. I think it will be to Your interests (& to the Govr's) to be at Springfield as requested by the Govr & I hope you will have that a fixed thing in your mind: So we hope You will make every necessary arrangement to be at home about that time. I will try & see Mr Jones of Bourbon (our member elect JEC) & feel him & ask him to send the Speeches to other members". I quote so much of my fathers letter </pre> <hr /> that you may know what disposition has been made of your Speeches. & that also that You have a firm friend in the person of my humble but honorable "paternal (deniston?)." Your letter was intended to be Confidential, but I assure You, Your Confidence will not be abused by my father as he is a warm admirer & zealous supporter of yours. I had given him authority to open & if necessary to answer any letters that might be sent to Tuscola during my absence in the army. <pre> A few days ago, I wrote you a rather lengthy letter explaining the Cause of my absence from home & from the Canvass just Closed. I hope ere this You have received that letter. </pre> <pre> I hope Governor, You may have no opposition & that You may be elected with a glorious & enthusiastic unaminity. It will be a matter of pleasure of Choice & I may say of duty with me to render you all the assistance in my power & if I were at home now & during the sitting of the Legislature or even then, that influence would not be inconsiderable. How about Genl's Palmer and Logan will they make efforts for the position? </pre> <pre> I would like to be posted so that knowing the position of the enemy, I can maneuver to advantage. </pre> <hr /> I have heard nothing except that they are both in Illinois & Palmer is thought to have "Cleared for action." <pre> if I am not fortunate enough to be at Springfield at the opening of the Session, I will however keep my pen busy & I think I can do something in that way. I am intimately acquainted with Three (3) members from my immediate locality & perhaps others but I am intimate with Messr Jones of Douglas, S.P. Spink of Edgar (Edit??) and Freeland of Moultrie. I think I will have as much influence with the gentlemen above named as any one from our State. I was the Choice of Messrs Spink & Freeland, for Congress last Spring but I gave way to Mr Bromwell. Mr Bromwell promises me that whatever I wanted if in his power I should have; or at all events his assistance. Now I will write & tell him the first thing I wish to accomplish is, that you must have the pleasure of bowing Richardson out of "my (Douglas') place" & of taking it yourself. </pre> <pre> I will immediately write to Jones, Spink & Freeland & urge them not only to support You but to do all within their power to secure Your triumphant election. Mr.Spink is quite an able man & a zealous worker </pre> <hr /> I feel confident he will support You & if he does, he will do to consider one of (illegible) "main Spokes." Look well to his support. He is an intensely radical man & I think will make his mark in the Halls of our Legislature. <pre> I must if possible (even if I leave the Service) be present at Springfield at the beginning of the Session. If I am not present the cause will be that "uncle Samuel" says I can not go. I do not think Genl Thomas is disposed to let one out of the Service. If I should determine to leave, & as I shall probably only have a few days in which to operate in order to carry our permits Can it be arranged through You with the War Department? </pre> <pre> Now Gov'r I have been in the Service over Three years and Seven months & I came out a Captain. If I am to remain in the army I want promotion & I think I can produce the highest recommendations. But if I have my choice I would like a position as a U S. Dist att'y. & consequently my discharge from the Service. I have by my loss of time in the service made a blank & unprofitable waste of three & a half years of my life, so far as Civil pursuits are concerned, & I think I should now be looking to my future. Do you know whether Weldon will continue as U.S. Dist att'y? or do you know of any probable vacancy (pari? passer)? Please let me know in regard to this. If I can not obtain a position as U.S. atty at Some point I wish if possible to be appointed in the Judge advocate's Department of the army with the rank of Col or at least Lieut Col. There are as I learn vacancies in that Dept & from my knowledge as a civil practitioner & large experience as a Judge advocate of Mil. Courts I will have no difficulty in obtaining testimonials, but I am not positive there is a rank in the J.A's Dept of Lieut Col. I am permitted to use some of the highest authorities in the army as References __ Besides Mil. authorities, I can obtain the assistance of Several eminent lawyers also that of Hon John P Usher. </pre> <hr /> <pre> (Dec 1864) </pre> <pre>In regard to appointments I am informed by a former officer of my regt that one Edwin Harlan (formerly a Captain in the 21st) has applied for a reappointment in the army, I think in the U.S. Dept. Allow me to say Govr that in my opinion it is our duty to prevent him from obtaining any position in the army. Harlan is a bad & a dishonest man & a "Copperhead". He supported the "Peace" Party & voted for Robinson Allen & Co. My informer is an old officer of Harlans Company & is unquestionably the most unexceptionable authority. He (my informer) was late a Candidate for Circuit Clerk in Marshall County but by the acts of Harlan & Robinson Allen & men of that ilk was defeated. </pre> <pre> I crave Your pardon Gov'r for inflicting You with so long a letter but justice to the Subjects mater would not permit a more brief communication. Hoping to hear from You very soon & with a wish for your health happiness & prosperity I am as Ever </pre> <pre> Yours Most Truly </pre> <pre> J E Callaway </pre> <pre> Maj & Judge advocate </pre> <pre> Dist of the Etowah </pre> <hr /> Callaway Maj J E Chatanooga Dec. 1864 Your letter was forwarded to him by his Father, who is your devoted friend_ He will be in Springfield even if he has to resign from the army, which he would do if he could if he cannot be promoted. Having been in the army 3 years & 7 months he thinks he deserves promotion _ he prefers the position of U.S_ Dis't Att'y_ Cannot you intercede for him for promotion to Judge Advocate with rank of Col. or Lt Col._ or to obtain position of Dist Atty. <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4ef2faa597c18d20ee19f0f8c36d9892.pdf 25de5ac16d51e62a87911aa480ee4434 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with J.E. Callaway letter 2/23/65 Head quarters 21st Ill. Vol. Inf'y. Huntsville Ala Feb'y 9th 1865. Hon Rich Yates, Dear Sir, Your kind letter of Dec'r 18th accompanying commissions for Major Jamison & myself came to hand in good time for which please receive my sincere thanks. Allow me, though at a late date to congratulate you on your late brilliant & most signal success. Politically I was much gratified but personally I rejoiced with "exceeding great joy" Certainly no one could feel a deeper & more sincere interest & pleasure in your triumph than I did & have ever done. In regards to the suggestions of your letter I had "taken time by the forelock" & had written earnest letters to Mr. Bromwell M.C. elect, to Senator Peters of Vermillion County Malden Jones, Mr Spink of Paris & other gentlemen including the Members from Piatt & [Moultrie?]. <hr /> I received a letter from Mr Bromwell in reply a few days since. He had been absent in Indiana Since Nov. 18th attending at the bedside of his Sick wife & was therefore unable to render you any direct assistance. On the death of his most excellent wife he wrote me informing me of his [irreparable?] loss & though overwhelmed with grief he expressed much pleas- ure & gratification at your election to the Senate & made merry over the utter [rout?] & [discomfiture?] of our enemies in Illinois. I deeply sympathize with our friend in his affliction as his wife was one of the most accom- plished and amiable ladies I have ever known and Mr Bromwell I have ever valued as one of the best & noblest of men. Governor, I am exceedingly anxious to have enough Vols or Drafted men assigned to the 21st Ills in order, if possible, to fill it to the maximum or at least to the minimum. The gallant old regiment now numbers only 214 aggregate & only 128 aggregate present for duty! 44 being on detached Service & the others are absent some woun- ded other on furlough &c. Now is this not <hr /> sufficient to dishearten & may I say demoralize any officer whatever his qualifications? When I was a Captain, nearly four years ago I commanded 100 men, now as Lieut Col I com- mand 128 & this after four years hard Service & much valuable experience. Do you not think there is more probability of my becoming extin- guished than distinguished? Can you assist me in any manner in having the reg't filled? The Shameful & foolish policy of raising new reg'ts from our State (while there are fifty -- old, gallant Veteran regiments that number little if any over two hundred men each) will I fear doom us to some sort of consollidation or final extinction. I can not look upon such policy with any degree of Charity. And again the 21st seems to be the object of total neglect. The 38th Ills. with- out their knowledge have had 200 men assigned to them. Also the 36th 41st 57th 59th & others have had large numbers of men assigned them, while the 21st has not been noticed -- entirely ignored. Major Jamison, then [Comg?] & I have both made written applications to the Sect'y of war to have men assigned us. I have also written a personal <hr /> communication to Lt Genl Grant. Will you be kind enough to see our noble old hero Gov. Oglesby & together see if anything can be done for us? I would also, most earnestly ask that you will if consistent with your views, speak a favorable word with the Governor in my behalf - For that I am upon any other than [good?] terms with the Gov. for our relations are most amicable & he has no better friend than myself living in the Prairie State or that wears a blue coat. As an evidence of this, I will say, that I wrote him a letter about a year ago, while he was at Washington asking him to become a Candidate & pledging him my support for the Gubernatorial Chair & I redeemed that pledge most faithfully while at home last spring. Gov. the "peace rumors" having ended in Smokes we will doubtless have to fight it out like men, & as the war now promises to continue perhaps for years. I believe I will try and scramble a notch or two higher. If I behave myself becomingly is it not practicable? There [are?] greater [dunces?] than I am, much higher. I would not ask for or accept a position that I feared I could not fill with credit to myself & justice to the Gov't. I have had a large experience & have some creditable & flattering recommendations. I would be most happy to hear from you at your liesure & convenience. Permit me to renew the appearances of my most profound respect & to remain Your most Obt Servant J E Callaway Lieut Col &c <hr /> Lt. Col. Jas E. Callaway 21st Regt. Ill. Vols. Huntsville Ala Feb 9 1865- Regiment reduced to 214 agte Earnest appeal for assignment of more men- Regts organized later than 21 have had men assigned - theirs overlooked or forgotten--Mentions his de- sire for promotion &c. - Congrat- ulatory over Election to U.S.S. &c Wrote Sec of War urgently request ing assignment of several hundred men-- Also to Gen Oglesby re- questing him to aid &c and [D?] Callaway of what action taken with his case generally March 11 '65 Wash D C Loomis Sec. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. E. Callaway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511849 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with J.E. Callaway letter 2/23/65 Head quarters 21st Ill. Vol. Inf'y. Huntsville Ala Feb'y 9th 1865. Hon Rich Yates, Dear Sir, Your kind letter of Dec'r 18th accompanying commissions for Major Jamison & myself came to hand in good time for which please receive my sincere thanks. Allow me, though at a late date to congratulate you on your late brilliant & most signal success. Politically I was much gratified but personally I rejoiced with "exceeding great joy" Certainly no one could feel a deeper & more sincere interest & pleasure in your triumph than I did & have ever done. In regards to the suggestions of your letter I had "taken time by the forelock" & had written earnest letters to Mr. Bromwell M.C. elect, to Senator Peters of Vermillion County Malden Jones, Mr Spink of Paris & other gentlemen including the Members from Piatt & [Moultrie?]. <hr /> I received a letter from Mr Bromwell in reply a few days since. He had been absent in Indiana Since Nov. 18th attending at the bedside of his Sick wife & was therefore unable to render you any direct assistance. On the death of his most excellent wife he wrote me informing me of his [irreparable?] loss & though overwhelmed with grief he expressed much pleas- ure & gratification at your election to the Senate & made merry over the utter [rout?] & [discomfiture?] of our enemies in Illinois. I deeply sympathize with our friend in his affliction as his wife was one of the most accom- plished and amiable ladies I have ever known and Mr Bromwell I have ever valued as one of the best & noblest of men. Governor, I am exceedingly anxious to have enough Vols or Drafted men assigned to the 21st Ills in order, if possible, to fill it to the maximum or at least to the minimum. The gallant old regiment now numbers only 214 aggregate & only 128 aggregate present for duty! 44 being on detached Service & the others are absent some woun- ded other on furlough &c. Now is this not <hr /> sufficient to dishearten & may I say demoralize any officer whatever his qualifications? When I was a Captain, nearly four years ago I commanded 100 men, now as Lieut Col I com- mand 128 & this after four years hard Service & much valuable experience. Do you not think there is more probability of my becoming extin- guished than distinguished? Can you assist me in any manner in having the reg't filled? The Shameful & foolish policy of raising new reg'ts from our State (while there are fifty -- old, gallant Veteran regiments that number little if any over two hundred men each) will I fear doom us to some sort of consollidation or final extinction. I can not look upon such policy with any degree of Charity. And again the 21st seems to be the object of total neglect. The 38th Ills. with- out their knowledge have had 200 men assigned to them. Also the 36th 41st 57th 59th & others have had large numbers of men assigned them, while the 21st has not been noticed -- entirely ignored. Major Jamison, then [Comg?] & I have both made written applications to the Sect'y of war to have men assigned us. I have also written a personal <hr /> communication to Lt Genl Grant. Will you be kind enough to see our noble old hero Gov. Oglesby & together see if anything can be done for us? I would also, most earnestly ask that you will if consistent with your views, speak a favorable word with the Governor in my behalf - For that I am upon any other than [good?] terms with the Gov. for our relations are most amicable & he has no better friend than myself living in the Prairie State or that wears a blue coat. As an evidence of this, I will say, that I wrote him a letter about a year ago, while he was at Washington asking him to become a Candidate & pledging him my support for the Gubernatorial Chair & I redeemed that pledge most faithfully while at home last spring. Gov. the "peace rumors" having ended in Smokes we will doubtless have to fight it out like men, & as the war now promises to continue perhaps for years. I believe I will try and scramble a notch or two higher. If I behave myself becomingly is it not practicable? There [are?] greater [dunces?] than I am, much higher. I would not ask for or accept a position that I feared I could not fill with credit to myself & justice to the Gov't. I have had a large experience & have some creditable & flattering recommendations. I would be most happy to hear from you at your liesure & convenience. Permit me to renew the appearances of my most profound respect & to remain Your most Obt Servant J E Callaway Lieut Col &c <hr /> Lt. Col. Jas E. Callaway 21st Regt. Ill. Vols. Huntsville Ala Feb 9 1865- Regiment reduced to 214 agte Earnest appeal for assignment of more men- Regts organized later than 21 have had men assigned - theirs overlooked or forgotten--Mentions his de- sire for promotion &c. - Congrat- ulatory over Election to U.S.S. &c Wrote Sec of War urgently request ing assignment of several hundred men-- Also to Gen Oglesby re- questing him to aid &c and [D?] Callaway of what action taken with his case generally March 11 '65 Wash D C Loomis Sec. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a7915507d9ff9ede714c7164b4029791.pdf 3f34ebc127e4be407e64bb8da4137062 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Transcribers Note: First page is missing Lieut Col J.E. Callaway 21st Ills Vols Huntsville Alabama Feb 23 1865 Answered March 11/65 Loomis Sec'y <hr /> Succeeds Wm A. Richardson in the Senate. I know that the brave boys in the fields will in the fullness of their great hearts most devoutly give thanks to the Most High on that auspicious day. But your time is valuable & I will not afflict you "with much speaking". I hope you will pardon my temerity Governor in taking the liberty of asking your kind intercession in behalf of the gallant old regiment I have the honor to command. It will be an act of justice to the regiment once led by the illustrious old hero U.S. Grant & a favor to many of your best friends if you will have the goodness to see Sect'y Stanton, or Mar Genl Fry or whoever else has charge of the matter & ascertain if this regiment is to have any recruits assigned to it. Applications have been made & several letters written but with what success I am unable to say. We have not received a single recruit assigned us nor any information that there would be. <hr /> Please do all in your power to have if possible 800 recruits assigned us. We have now an aggregate of 210 present and absent as shown by my morning report - there being just 115 present for duty, the rest being on detached service, absent, wounded & etc. Such is the command of a Lieut. Col who has seen within three months of four years of active service & has had the appointment of Colonel more than a year by the grace and justice of your Excellency's favor - however upon the recommendation of my superior officers. Governor I will most highly appreciate anything you can do to favor us and I would be most happy to hear from you when you have sufficient leisure. Allow me to subscribe myself with the highest consideration of respect. Your friend and obt servant J.E. Callaway Lieut Col Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. E. Callaway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511863 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. Transcribers Note: First page is missing Lieut Col J.E. Callaway 21st Ills Vols Huntsville Alabama Feb 23 1865 Answered March 11/65 Loomis Sec'y <hr /> Succeeds Wm A. Richardson in the Senate. I know that the brave boys in the fields will in the fullness of their great hearts most devoutly give thanks to the Most High on that auspicious day. But your time is valuable & I will not afflict you "with much speaking". I hope you will pardon my temerity Governor in taking the liberty of asking your kind intercession in behalf of the gallant old regiment I have the honor to command. It will be an act of justice to the regiment once led by the illustrious old hero U.S. Grant & a favor to many of your best friends if you will have the goodness to see Sect'y Stanton, or Mar Genl Fry or whoever else has charge of the matter & ascertain if this regiment is to have any recruits assigned to it. Applications have been made & several letters written but with what success I am unable to say. We have not received a single recruit assigned us nor any information that there would be. <hr /> Please do all in your power to have if possible 800 recruits assigned us. We have now an aggregate of 210 present and absent as shown by my morning report - there being just 115 present for duty, the rest being on detached service, absent, wounded & etc. Such is the command of a Lieut. Col who has seen within three months of four years of active service & has had the appointment of Colonel more than a year by the grace and justice of your Excellency's favor - however upon the recommendation of my superior officers. Governor I will most highly appreciate anything you can do to favor us and I would be most happy to hear from you when you have sufficient leisure. Allow me to subscribe myself with the highest consideration of respect. Your friend and obt servant J.E. Callaway Lieut Col 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/b18d28d09c10e5459674890be6dd141d.pdf 1fc5abe1a50ecb7af0b0a151879bb61c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tuscola Aug 11th 65 Dear Sir, Your kind favor enclosing your very admirable and great speech at Elgin on the 4th of July was duly received. Please accept my thanks for the favor. As you suggest I will have some extracts published from it - It was received too late for this week's issue but I will be in the next one. I had received a letter from Hon H.P.H Bromwell concerning a position under "Uncle Samuel" in his letter he had informed me with references to the assessorship of this Dist. Last Spring (some time before I came home or had made any application to him) he made an application to have Smith of Champaign appointed in place of [Reeves?]. He wrote me a long letter giving me a history of affairs in the Dist and reitterated his desire and intention to assist me. He feels himself (so he says) under obligation to me and will cheerfully assist me all in his power. He says (which is most probably <hr /> true) that I will be doubtful whether he can do anything until Congress meets but that he will before and then and until we succeed. Keeps his eyes open whenever he sees anything that will suit me at home in Washington City or in one of the Territories he will do all in his power to obtain me the appointment. I have told him I thought you would render your assistance and he says he will heartily co-opperate with you. The is no money to be made out of my [position?] with the Paper and my practice will be my sole reference. I think I can secure some party influence by editing the "Union" and perhaps will be able to render some service to my friends. My practice will make me a living, but little more. I think I will [jog?] along until the meeting of Congress and will then move as you advise. I think Governor of I held an influential position I might be able to serve your interests also in the future. Your Friend J. E. Callaway Hon Rich Yates <hr /> J. E. Calloway Tuscola Aug 11, 65 Received your Speech and will dispose of it as you requested - also speaks of getting a position under "Uncle Samuel" 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 09 (August 1-16, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. E. Callaway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-08-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514094 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. Tuscola Aug 11th 65 Dear Sir, Your kind favor enclosing your very admirable and great speech at Elgin on the 4th of July was duly received. Please accept my thanks for the favor. As you suggest I will have some extracts published from it - It was received too late for this week's issue but I will be in the next one. I had received a letter from Hon H.P.H Bromwell concerning a position under "Uncle Samuel" in his letter he had informed me with references to the assessorship of this Dist. Last Spring (some time before I came home or had made any application to him) he made an application to have Smith of Champaign appointed in place of [Reeves?]. He wrote me a long letter giving me a history of affairs in the Dist and reitterated his desire and intention to assist me. He feels himself (so he says) under obligation to me and will cheerfully assist me all in his power. He says (which is most probably <hr /> true) that I will be doubtful whether he can do anything until Congress meets but that he will before and then and until we succeed. Keeps his eyes open whenever he sees anything that will suit me at home in Washington City or in one of the Territories he will do all in his power to obtain me the appointment. I have told him I thought you would render your assistance and he says he will heartily co-opperate with you. The is no money to be made out of my [position?] with the Paper and my practice will be my sole reference. I think I can secure some party influence by editing the "Union" and perhaps will be able to render some service to my friends. My practice will make me a living, but little more. I think I will [jog?] along until the meeting of Congress and will then move as you advise. I think Governor of I held an influential position I might be able to serve your interests also in the future. Your Friend J. E. Callaway Hon Rich Yates <hr /> J. E. Calloway Tuscola Aug 11, 65 Received your Speech and will dispose of it as you requested - also speaks of getting a position under "Uncle Samuel" 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