302 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/418f752fd4fe6df942ed02209741bba5.pdf 20612c6f1828a1dac132181c017a131d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rome. ga. Sept 29th 1864 Dear Sir <pre> It is of the most importance that i now sit down to pen a few lines to ask mercy from you as a favor. i belong to the 64th Ills Vol. inf. i have been out for some time now. and i got a letter from my father who is very sick and wanted me to get a furlough if i could. i left him all alone last fall and enlisted in the 64 Ills. i am the 5th of our family in the army. so i thought i would ask you to intercede for me so as i could get a furlough and go to see him so as to cheer him in his old days. i ask it for his sake no more at present. </pre> <pre> I remain your Humble Servant </pre> <pre> Thomas E. Pierson </pre> <pre> Rome. ga. Pierson. Division 2 </pre> <pre> Box 22 in care of doctor J.A. Jacobs. in charge. </pre> P.S. i belong to Co. g 64th Regiment Ills Vol <hr /> Pierson Tho,s E In Hospital Rome Ga Sept 29th 1864 Belongs to Co. "G" 64th Regt Wants a furlough to go home to see his old father & c Au"d a fur appd for (Posten? <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 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas E. Pierson to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509598 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. Rome. ga. Sept 29th 1864 Dear Sir <pre> It is of the most importance that i now sit down to pen a few lines to ask mercy from you as a favor. i belong to the 64th Ills Vol. inf. i have been out for some time now. and i got a letter from my father who is very sick and wanted me to get a furlough if i could. i left him all alone last fall and enlisted in the 64 Ills. i am the 5th of our family in the army. so i thought i would ask you to intercede for me so as i could get a furlough and go to see him so as to cheer him in his old days. i ask it for his sake no more at present. </pre> <pre> I remain your Humble Servant </pre> <pre> Thomas E. Pierson </pre> <pre> Rome. ga. Pierson. Division 2 </pre> <pre> Box 22 in care of doctor J.A. Jacobs. in charge. </pre> P.S. i belong to Co. g 64th Regiment Ills Vol <hr /> Pierson Tho,s E In Hospital Rome Ga Sept 29th 1864 Belongs to Co. "G" 64th Regt Wants a furlough to go home to see his old father & c Au"d a fur appd for (Posten? <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/a5941c2fcba06bff12a254427b641fc7.pdf fd7b86b93250b11a9700da79117e96ce Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Prairie City McDonough Co Ills Sept 28/64 To His Excellency Gov Yates Executive Department Springfield Illinois I wrote you in July last Concerning William Seely a soldier of the 104 Reg Ill Infantry, in the Hospital at Nashville Tennesee, For full particulars I again refer you to that Letter We received a communication from the Executive Department Stating that the case of Wm Seely had be refered to the Ill Sanitary agent at Nashville. Seely writes that the Sanitary agent received a Communication <hr /> from Springfield recommending him to render assistance to Wm Seely Stating that he could gather the facts in the Case from the enclosed documents, the agent said no documents were enclosed He did not Comprehend the matter and it seems did not take any Action in the matter, Seely is sick and has been confined to the Hospital since the Battle of Stone River and the living & confinement at the Hospital is not agreeing with him & is undermining his Constitution he has been placed in the 2d Battalion of the Invalid Corps & is still retained in the Hospital He has a sick <hr /> wife an aged mother & a young Child dependant on him for support the Wages in the service are too meager to render them a subsistance. He never will be fit for active duty in the front again, he is 46 years of age & Humanity Justice & Right demand that that patriot soldier that has lost his health from wounds & exposure in the Army and on the Battle field who is pining in the Hospital & Can not sleep nights---from pains in the side & nervous debility should be at once discharged & allowed to return to his family and home a chance to recuperate, The Surgeon tells him that <hr /> a Letter from you accompaning the Surgeons Certificate to the Secy of War at Washington will effect his immediate discharge if So Let Justice in this Case be done let "Red tape" be cut and Let him be released to benefit his family & to vote to sustain the administration He has so valiently fought & bled to uphold & sustain in the field. You Gov never turn a deaf ear to the soldiers voice whether in Camp field or Hospital & surely you shall have your reward at the Hands of a Grateful people. Yours for the Union & the Right M L Knight <hr /> M. L. Knight. Prairie City Sept 28/64 Asking attention in referrence to Case of Wm Seily of 104th Rgt now in Hosp at Nashville. Wants him discharged. Ansd Oct 8th 64 and disch appd for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 M. L. Knight to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509597 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. Prairie City McDonough Co Ills Sept 28/64 To His Excellency Gov Yates Executive Department Springfield Illinois I wrote you in July last Concerning William Seely a soldier of the 104 Reg Ill Infantry, in the Hospital at Nashville Tennesee, For full particulars I again refer you to that Letter We received a communication from the Executive Department Stating that the case of Wm Seely had be refered to the Ill Sanitary agent at Nashville. Seely writes that the Sanitary agent received a Communication <hr /> from Springfield recommending him to render assistance to Wm Seely Stating that he could gather the facts in the Case from the enclosed documents, the agent said no documents were enclosed He did not Comprehend the matter and it seems did not take any Action in the matter, Seely is sick and has been confined to the Hospital since the Battle of Stone River and the living & confinement at the Hospital is not agreeing with him & is undermining his Constitution he has been placed in the 2d Battalion of the Invalid Corps & is still retained in the Hospital He has a sick <hr /> wife an aged mother & a young Child dependant on him for support the Wages in the service are too meager to render them a subsistance. He never will be fit for active duty in the front again, he is 46 years of age & Humanity Justice & Right demand that that patriot soldier that has lost his health from wounds & exposure in the Army and on the Battle field who is pining in the Hospital & Can not sleep nights---from pains in the side & nervous debility should be at once discharged & allowed to return to his family and home a chance to recuperate, The Surgeon tells him that <hr /> a Letter from you accompaning the Surgeons Certificate to the Secy of War at Washington will effect his immediate discharge if So Let Justice in this Case be done let "Red tape" be cut and Let him be released to benefit his family & to vote to sustain the administration He has so valiently fought & bled to uphold & sustain in the field. You Gov never turn a deaf ear to the soldiers voice whether in Camp field or Hospital & surely you shall have your reward at the Hands of a Grateful people. Yours for the Union & the Right M L Knight <hr /> M. L. Knight. Prairie City Sept 28/64 Asking attention in referrence to Case of Wm Seily of 104th Rgt now in Hosp at Nashville. Wants him discharged. Ansd Oct 8th 64 and disch appd for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/35f2ac93f52ef36c3d4b69806bf6c094.pdf 6343efd3628128fd882e4ef643d12a96 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Madison Ind Sept 28th 1864 Most [Excll?] Gov Yates of Ills Dear Sir Yours of the 24th inst has come to hand due time Stating the case if I would Send you the names of the Soldiers near you would Do all in Your power to grant us a Transfer as I have got the names I will Send you the names I remain Your humbel Servt Samuel Fenters <hr /> The names of the Soldiers in the US Hopt. at Madison Ind. Names Rank Co Regt Ills 1. Fenters, Samuel Priv. F 125 Ills. 2. Castellon, Peter " E 88 Ills. 3. Flanagon, Euel " B 89 Ills. 4. Campell, James " E 89 Ills. 5. Schmiedt , George Corpl B 14 'cavl Ills 6. Kiser, G, Wm. Priv A 98 Ills. 7. Pratt, R. James " B 129 Ills. 8. Defratis, Emaniel " A 10 Ills. 9. Wyant, Y, C " [H?] 60 Ills. 10.Huetson, Fred G. Please send us to Quincy or Chicago if you please and oblige <hr /> Fenters Samuel Madison Ind. Sept. 28th 64 Sends names of soldiers in that hospital who want to be transferred to Quincy or Chicago Ansd Oct 1st 64 and Trans. appld for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Samuel Fenters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509596 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. Madison Ind Sept 28th 1864 Most [Excll?] Gov Yates of Ills Dear Sir Yours of the 24th inst has come to hand due time Stating the case if I would Send you the names of the Soldiers near you would Do all in Your power to grant us a Transfer as I have got the names I will Send you the names I remain Your humbel Servt Samuel Fenters <hr /> The names of the Soldiers in the US Hopt. at Madison Ind. Names Rank Co Regt Ills 1. Fenters, Samuel Priv. F 125 Ills. 2. Castellon, Peter " E 88 Ills. 3. Flanagon, Euel " B 89 Ills. 4. Campell, James " E 89 Ills. 5. Schmiedt , George Corpl B 14 'cavl Ills 6. Kiser, G, Wm. Priv A 98 Ills. 7. Pratt, R. James " B 129 Ills. 8. Defratis, Emaniel " A 10 Ills. 9. Wyant, Y, C " [H?] 60 Ills. 10.Huetson, Fred G. Please send us to Quincy or Chicago if you please and oblige <hr /> Fenters Samuel Madison Ind. Sept. 28th 64 Sends names of soldiers in that hospital who want to be transferred to Quincy or Chicago Ansd Oct 1st 64 and Trans. appld for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/097dc54b5d5f96aae1cdf1b4a8077aad.pdf f30cfb64c15eb57fc4dacf7914e85dd1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Ford Tyler Texas Sep 28 1864 Dear Governor I hope you will pardon the liberty I take in addressing you. Indeed I feel assured you will do so as you take into consideration the circumstances under which I write. You are doubtless aware of the conditions of our Regt that we are prisoners of war for at least the greater portion of it and that we have been prisoners nearly six months. But you are not aware - I venture to say of our condition as prisoners nor shall I attempt to describe it to you. You may imagine the very worst possible condition of prisoners in our own country and yet not appreciate our situation here. And to say truth we feel somewhat grived - we are at a loss to know why we are allowed to remain here longer. we seem to be overlooked. We are willing to allow this charitable construction upon it. But when we know that although prisoners as we are <hr /> we [illegible] we have not disgraced ourselves our State nor the Govt.- that we were not stragglers nor disobeying orders-but that we were taken fighting "hand to hand" (as it were-in a body-we cannot but feel aggrieved especially as other prisoners (from other states) captured long since ourselves and in such numbers and under such circumstances as not to be able (we think) to render our Govt more service (at least, than we could if exchanged - still every "Illinoisian" is "passed" and others taken out and exchanged as I have before stated. There are now here about 500 - 77th Ills 130th & Mercantile Batty prisoners from our state - & have claims for exchange upon the [grounds?] of priority being the oldest prisoners (Soldiers) here. Have we no friends at home" or have we so conducted ourselves as not to deserve their notice" Can you do nothing for us-(we are aware that that you have not control of the matter) but still we look to you (as we have done before) (& not in vain) for your aid and influence in our present terrible situation <hr /> I am happy to inform you however that the mortality among the Illinois troops here has been very slight. In our Regt none have died of disease & only one from any cause. One "Private" Killed by a sentry - the 77th have lost two men by disease - & this when the mortality of the whole number of prisoners here is about 1 & 1/3 per cent per month-I am also happy to tell you that although some clad in the garb of the U.S. soldiers have proved themselves unworthy the uniform the wear & have shown themselves traitors by taking an oath of allegiance to the Rebel Govt. Others cringe & fawn about the Rebel officers to secure a little better fare or some little favor - But how proud I am to tell to you that not one Illinoisian has been so base- With my best wishes for your prosperity I have the honor to be your Obet Sevt Wm Prescott Capt 130th Ills <hr /> Prescott Capt Wm 130th Ills Vols Camp Ford Tyler Texas Sep 28/64 He suggests to the Gov the condition of his Regt. They are prisoners there & have been for six months, and others troops have been taken prisoners under similar circumstances & got exchanged They are suffering and think they deserve to be exchanged. (File) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 William Prescott to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509595 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 Ford Tyler Texas Sep 28 1864 Dear Governor I hope you will pardon the liberty I take in addressing you. Indeed I feel assured you will do so as you take into consideration the circumstances under which I write. You are doubtless aware of the conditions of our Regt that we are prisoners of war for at least the greater portion of it and that we have been prisoners nearly six months. But you are not aware - I venture to say of our condition as prisoners nor shall I attempt to describe it to you. You may imagine the very worst possible condition of prisoners in our own country and yet not appreciate our situation here. And to say truth we feel somewhat grived - we are at a loss to know why we are allowed to remain here longer. we seem to be overlooked. We are willing to allow this charitable construction upon it. But when we know that although prisoners as we are <hr /> we [illegible] we have not disgraced ourselves our State nor the Govt.- that we were not stragglers nor disobeying orders-but that we were taken fighting "hand to hand" (as it were-in a body-we cannot but feel aggrieved especially as other prisoners (from other states) captured long since ourselves and in such numbers and under such circumstances as not to be able (we think) to render our Govt more service (at least, than we could if exchanged - still every "Illinoisian" is "passed" and others taken out and exchanged as I have before stated. There are now here about 500 - 77th Ills 130th & Mercantile Batty prisoners from our state - & have claims for exchange upon the [grounds?] of priority being the oldest prisoners (Soldiers) here. Have we no friends at home" or have we so conducted ourselves as not to deserve their notice" Can you do nothing for us-(we are aware that that you have not control of the matter) but still we look to you (as we have done before) (& not in vain) for your aid and influence in our present terrible situation <hr /> I am happy to inform you however that the mortality among the Illinois troops here has been very slight. In our Regt none have died of disease & only one from any cause. One "Private" Killed by a sentry - the 77th have lost two men by disease - & this when the mortality of the whole number of prisoners here is about 1 & 1/3 per cent per month-I am also happy to tell you that although some clad in the garb of the U.S. soldiers have proved themselves unworthy the uniform the wear & have shown themselves traitors by taking an oath of allegiance to the Rebel Govt. Others cringe & fawn about the Rebel officers to secure a little better fare or some little favor - But how proud I am to tell to you that not one Illinoisian has been so base- With my best wishes for your prosperity I have the honor to be your Obet Sevt Wm Prescott Capt 130th Ills <hr /> Prescott Capt Wm 130th Ills Vols Camp Ford Tyler Texas Sep 28/64 He suggests to the Gov the condition of his Regt. They are prisoners there & have been for six months, and others troops have been taken prisoners under similar circumstances & got exchanged They are suffering and think they deserve to be exchanged. (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/f84e4996052195203605868c66e69c1c.pdf 826d3b998edb3cade1d0e855c94fbbcc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Strict attention given to Collections. New York Correspondents BANK OF AMERICA. Clark, Dodge & Co. RUSSELL HINCKLEY'S BANKING HOUSE, Belleville, Ill. Sep 28. 1864. Gov Yates. Springfield. Dear Sir. Should you visit our place 1st prox, to attend our Union Rally, would be pleased to have you dine with me on that day. Very Truly Russ Hinckley <hr /> Hinckly Russell Belleville Sep 28th 64 Should Gov visit there on 1st Prox to attend Mass Meeting he would be pleased to have him dine with him. File private Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Russell Hinckley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509594 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. Strict attention given to Collections. New York Correspondents BANK OF AMERICA. Clark, Dodge & Co. RUSSELL HINCKLEY'S BANKING HOUSE, Belleville, Ill. Sep 28. 1864. Gov Yates. Springfield. Dear Sir. Should you visit our place 1st prox, to attend our Union Rally, would be pleased to have you dine with me on that day. Very Truly Russ Hinckley <hr /> Hinckly Russell Belleville Sep 28th 64 Should Gov visit there on 1st Prox to attend Mass Meeting he would be pleased to have him dine with him. File private Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/60c9f25e6bc356e757254ce6dfdcd067.pdf 849459a66df6eda4e0a9016109e28034 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U. S. Hospital No 1 Quincy Ills. Sept. 28th 1864 Hon,. R. Yates Governour of Illinois Sir I with to lay my case before you and hope you will ?? me if you think I am intitled (sic) to such after you have heard Mr. Yates. I entered the service in August 1862, I had my health and done my duty for about one year. While at Vicksburg I meat(sic) with an axcident (sic). I fell from the staging of a boat while purchasing Regimental Rations. Since then I have not been able to do my duty and several Surgeons have told me they can not cure me. I have been awarded my discharge By three different boards but have never been able to get my subscription Role therefore they could not give me a discharge. Governour, I have a Wife and four little children at home. I am a poor man and my family is suffering. My monthly wages , even if I could draw it, which I can not without a description Role is insufficient to support them at the increased prices for Produce. [illegible] if it has not been for the kindness of some of the neighbors they would have suffered for the common necessities of life long ere this. I makes my heart bleed to see those that I love better than life suffering and I lay here of no use to my country or family and all through the neglect of a few petty Officers. Sir I have told you my case and you help me. If you will it will confur (sic) me a great favor on, Your humble Servant Sergt. C. S. McWhirt Co. "I", 103rd Ills Regmtl Vols <hr /> C. S. McWhirt Sergt. Co "I" 103rd Ills Regmnt Quincy Hospital Sept. 28th Cert He says he has been in service two years. He got wounded at Vicksburg over a year ago. Has been in the hospital ever since. He could get a discharge if he had his Description Roll, wants it sent to 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 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 S. C. McWhirl to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509593 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. U. S. Hospital No 1 Quincy Ills. Sept. 28th 1864 Hon,. R. Yates Governour of Illinois Sir I with to lay my case before you and hope you will ?? me if you think I am intitled (sic) to such after you have heard Mr. Yates. I entered the service in August 1862, I had my health and done my duty for about one year. While at Vicksburg I meat(sic) with an axcident (sic). I fell from the staging of a boat while purchasing Regimental Rations. Since then I have not been able to do my duty and several Surgeons have told me they can not cure me. I have been awarded my discharge By three different boards but have never been able to get my subscription Role therefore they could not give me a discharge. Governour, I have a Wife and four little children at home. I am a poor man and my family is suffering. My monthly wages , even if I could draw it, which I can not without a description Role is insufficient to support them at the increased prices for Produce. [illegible] if it has not been for the kindness of some of the neighbors they would have suffered for the common necessities of life long ere this. I makes my heart bleed to see those that I love better than life suffering and I lay here of no use to my country or family and all through the neglect of a few petty Officers. Sir I have told you my case and you help me. If you will it will confur (sic) me a great favor on, Your humble Servant Sergt. C. S. McWhirt Co. "I", 103rd Ills Regmtl Vols <hr /> C. S. McWhirt Sergt. Co "I" 103rd Ills Regmnt Quincy Hospital Sept. 28th Cert He says he has been in service two years. He got wounded at Vicksburg over a year ago. Has been in the hospital ever since. He could get a discharge if he had his Description Roll, wants it sent to 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/57d8b46f111195c935793e70eb50dbb5.pdf 0acc269a4f4b12a3d8a48dd9db251c4c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 1864) U. S Genl [illegible] Hospital Div. No. 1 Quincy Ills Sept - 28th To his exency Richard Yates we the undersigners would respectfully ask of you to procure for us if not Contrary to orders a transfer to U.S. Genl. Hospital at Chicango it being nearer to our homes of eny hospital in the state and I, Joseph Rex would like to be transfered on the account of getting an artificial arm and [P?] Levi H Whitson was severly wounded Right leg both wounded on the fifteenth of may last hoping to hear from you by return mail yours &c Joseph Rex Co F, 88, Ills Levi H. Whitson Co C. 129 Ills <hr /> Joseph Rex and Levi H Whitson U.S. Hospital Quincy Sept. 28th 64 Wants to be transferred to Chicago Ansd Oct 8th 1864 and Trans. appd for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph Rex to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509592 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. 1864) U. S Genl [illegible] Hospital Div. No. 1 Quincy Ills Sept - 28th To his exency Richard Yates we the undersigners would respectfully ask of you to procure for us if not Contrary to orders a transfer to U.S. Genl. Hospital at Chicango it being nearer to our homes of eny hospital in the state and I, Joseph Rex would like to be transfered on the account of getting an artificial arm and [P?] Levi H Whitson was severly wounded Right leg both wounded on the fifteenth of may last hoping to hear from you by return mail yours &c Joseph Rex Co F, 88, Ills Levi H. Whitson Co C. 129 Ills <hr /> Joseph Rex and Levi H Whitson U.S. Hospital Quincy Sept. 28th 64 Wants to be transferred to Chicago Ansd Oct 8th 1864 and Trans. appd for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/39b8eff0a4e2108606233e028fc93c97.pdf 301aabcf71eb782b32c333ded700ab09 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Champaign Ill Sept 28th 1864 Governor Yates Dear Sir Mr Bailey is one of our most loyal citizens. He is truthful & every way worthy. I endorse all that he may Say in relation to his son. Pleas do what you can for his son Yours truly J. W. Scroggs W. N. Colen <hr /> Rantoul, Champaign Co. Ill. Sep 26." 1864. Dr J. W. Scroggs Dear Sir, My son Algernon Sidney Bailey, a private in Co. G. 12th Illinois Cavalry, now located at Napoleonville Ark is in a condition so critical, that I desire his transfer to a Hospital in this State, or discharged if his case merits it. Col Hasbroeck Davis - Dr Wentworth Surgeon My son was in Hospital at St Louis Mo with measles - before recovery went with Regiment to New Orleans took cold on the trip, & on the Red River Expedition under Genl Banks had the Ague & Rheumatism. He is now in Camp Hospital - is very weak - has not done camp duty since the return of the Regiment to New Orleans. He has recently had <hr /> three spasms on fits supposed by him to be Epileptic, & he is of opinion that he cannot survive the fall month in that climate. I wish to have him transferred to a Northern Hospital, that the climate may affect him favorably, & so we can visit & help him - or if his case is worthy discharged. I do not know personally, Gov Yates - neither do I know the Transfer Agent for this State, but am sure if they could read my sons letters an those if his companions, they would aid me in my request. My wish is that you state the substance of this letter to Gov. Yates, or to the Transfer Agent, & certify to my credibility - hoping through your kindness, the attention of the Governor or if the Agent may be obtained. Respectfully Yours A. H. Bailey. <hr /> Scroggs J. W. Champaign Sept 28th '64 On behalf of A.H. Bailey whose son is in Hospital at Napoleonville Ark Very sick. He wants him discharged or transfered to a northern Hospital His name - A. Sidney Bailey, Co "G" 12th Ill Cavly Ansd Oct 1st 64 and dis appd for Potter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. W. Scroggs to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509591 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. Champaign Ill Sept 28th 1864 Governor Yates Dear Sir Mr Bailey is one of our most loyal citizens. He is truthful & every way worthy. I endorse all that he may Say in relation to his son. Pleas do what you can for his son Yours truly J. W. Scroggs W. N. Colen <hr /> Rantoul, Champaign Co. Ill. Sep 26." 1864. Dr J. W. Scroggs Dear Sir, My son Algernon Sidney Bailey, a private in Co. G. 12th Illinois Cavalry, now located at Napoleonville Ark is in a condition so critical, that I desire his transfer to a Hospital in this State, or discharged if his case merits it. Col Hasbroeck Davis - Dr Wentworth Surgeon My son was in Hospital at St Louis Mo with measles - before recovery went with Regiment to New Orleans took cold on the trip, & on the Red River Expedition under Genl Banks had the Ague & Rheumatism. He is now in Camp Hospital - is very weak - has not done camp duty since the return of the Regiment to New Orleans. He has recently had <hr /> three spasms on fits supposed by him to be Epileptic, & he is of opinion that he cannot survive the fall month in that climate. I wish to have him transferred to a Northern Hospital, that the climate may affect him favorably, & so we can visit & help him - or if his case is worthy discharged. I do not know personally, Gov Yates - neither do I know the Transfer Agent for this State, but am sure if they could read my sons letters an those if his companions, they would aid me in my request. My wish is that you state the substance of this letter to Gov. Yates, or to the Transfer Agent, & certify to my credibility - hoping through your kindness, the attention of the Governor or if the Agent may be obtained. Respectfully Yours A. H. Bailey. <hr /> Scroggs J. W. Champaign Sept 28th '64 On behalf of A.H. Bailey whose son is in Hospital at Napoleonville Ark Very sick. He wants him discharged or transfered to a northern Hospital His name - A. Sidney Bailey, Co "G" 12th Ill Cavly Ansd Oct 1st 64 and dis appd for Potter 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/72b145aeb5aa74f928d98a7f92e649c3.pdf ec11accffe81fdbc139b9f9c4078f7e5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ottawa Sept 28th 1864 Dear Governor I am very much interested in the 33rd Ill Regt and Shall Ever feel grateful if you will use your Efforts to have it Supplied with material in the Shape of Men, The Regiment needs more men, is well officered & has done noble Service in the field & is deserving of prompt & efficient Support. I shall be exceedingly pleased to heave you extend to it your warmest Support I am as Ever, Yours Truly W. Bushnell <hr /> Hons B C Cook and W Bushnell Ottowa Sept 28th 64 Requesting Govr's aid to have 33rd Ill Regt. filled up. Apply to War Department to fill this Reg't H Applict made & order recd H Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. Bushnell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509590 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. Ottawa Sept 28th 1864 Dear Governor I am very much interested in the 33rd Ill Regt and Shall Ever feel grateful if you will use your Efforts to have it Supplied with material in the Shape of Men, The Regiment needs more men, is well officered & has done noble Service in the field & is deserving of prompt & efficient Support. I shall be exceedingly pleased to heave you extend to it your warmest Support I am as Ever, Yours Truly W. Bushnell <hr /> Hons B C Cook and W Bushnell Ottowa Sept 28th 64 Requesting Govr's aid to have 33rd Ill Regt. filled up. Apply to War Department to fill this Reg't H Applict made & order recd 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/2e529d356700f06d6211322f168e9118.pdf 721a0d779affc0961e2998776e514c93 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Long Prairie Ills 28th Sept /64 Gov R Yates Dr Sir you Will please pardon this hasty Writen Letter But as We are and all ways have been uncompromisingly for the union - We cannot turn a Deaf year to What is Said in our presants - this morning Mr N D Burgess A Sergt in Co D 110th Ills Swore on the Streets that Lincoln could not carry Illinois for All the Volunteers Ware for McCllen this done and Said in the presents of Copperheads this Same man is Expecting A commition at your hands We would be pleased to Know all Such men Wore South Sir if you Knowed this mans Reccord as well as we you never Would commition him Yours Resptfuly C C Hopkins Wilson Lewis <hr /> Hopkins C.C & Lewis Wilson Long Prairie Ills Sept 28/64 They heard one N D Burgess a Sergt of Co "D" 101st Regt. Ills Vols Say that they could never elect Lincoln for the Soldiers would all go for McC. This man a commission They request that the Govr dont give it to him (File) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. C. Hopkins to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509589 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. Long Prairie Ills 28th Sept /64 Gov R Yates Dr Sir you Will please pardon this hasty Writen Letter But as We are and all ways have been uncompromisingly for the union - We cannot turn a Deaf year to What is Said in our presants - this morning Mr N D Burgess A Sergt in Co D 110th Ills Swore on the Streets that Lincoln could not carry Illinois for All the Volunteers Ware for McCllen this done and Said in the presents of Copperheads this Same man is Expecting A commition at your hands We would be pleased to Know all Such men Wore South Sir if you Knowed this mans Reccord as well as we you never Would commition him Yours Resptfuly C C Hopkins Wilson Lewis <hr /> Hopkins C.C & Lewis Wilson Long Prairie Ills Sept 28/64 They heard one N D Burgess a Sergt of Co "D" 101st Regt. Ills Vols Say that they could never elect Lincoln for the Soldiers would all go for McC. This man a commission They request that the Govr dont give it to him (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/962c3a1edfc7e375f02d595b4d69584d.pdf 23921fc2397f815b3c8c8e3fa97be7fe Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill. Sept. 28th, 1864 Hon. Richd. Yates Sir, I take pleasure in commending to you one of my old friends---George Goldsmith, who served three years & a month in the 14th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inft. and who would still be in the service but for partial deafness occasioned principally by the cannonade at Shiloh. He is a grandson of your old acquaintance & friend Rev. John C. Hamilton of this place, and as he has a brother & many friends in the army he desires to go there where he thinks he can be useful in his business as a Baker. Any favor you can give him by way of letter that will enable him to pass the military lines will be bestowed on a Loyal honorable young man, & will greatly oblige Yours Most Respectfully Wm Rutledge Chaplain 14th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inft. <hr /> Wm J. Rutledge Jacksonville Sept 28/64 Recommending to the Govr. Mr. Geo Golsmith who wants a letter to Enable him to go to New Orleans. Attended to Oct 7th 64 & letter given. Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Rutledge to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509588 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill. Sept. 28th, 1864 Hon. Richd. Yates Sir, I take pleasure in commending to you one of my old friends---George Goldsmith, who served three years & a month in the 14th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inft. and who would still be in the service but for partial deafness occasioned principally by the cannonade at Shiloh. He is a grandson of your old acquaintance & friend Rev. John C. Hamilton of this place, and as he has a brother & many friends in the army he desires to go there where he thinks he can be useful in his business as a Baker. Any favor you can give him by way of letter that will enable him to pass the military lines will be bestowed on a Loyal honorable young man, & will greatly oblige Yours Most Respectfully Wm Rutledge Chaplain 14th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inft. <hr /> Wm J. Rutledge Jacksonville Sept 28/64 Recommending to the Govr. Mr. Geo Golsmith who wants a letter to Enable him to go to New Orleans. Attended to Oct 7th 64 & letter given. Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/555a7898b7884699636df8352c0a1c25.pdf c9f5a3532d61100035b821ff8a051340 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill. Sept 28. 1864 To his Excellency Richd Yates Governor State of Illinois Sir. Some two weeks since, I sent you a communication requesting the appointment of Adjutant of the 146th Regt Ill. Vols. having been requested so to do by many of the Company officers of that Regiment. Immediately after, I wrote Hon E. B. Washburne M. C. Third Dist. Ills. (as did also C. K. Judson, & others of Freeport.) asking him to obtain an order from the War Dept. for my discharge from three years service to receive promotion in this Regiment. He informs me that the War Dept. gave him the assurance that the order would be issued upon your request. (The letter is now in hands of Adjt Genl Fuller) and being the choice of the Colonel of <hr /> that Regiment, I would respectfully and earnestly request that the necessary application be made to the War Department, and that I be appointed Adjutant of said Regiment. Hoping this will meet your earliest attention I have the honor Sir to be Very Respectfully Your obdt Servt James P. Hodges. Pvt. Co "F" 92 Infty. Ill. Vol. <hr /> Hodges Jas P. Springfield Sept 28/64 Wants Govr to recommend to War Dpt. to have him discharged from 3 years service & promoted to Adjtcy of 146th Regt. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 James P. Hodges to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509587 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill. Sept 28. 1864 To his Excellency Richd Yates Governor State of Illinois Sir. Some two weeks since, I sent you a communication requesting the appointment of Adjutant of the 146th Regt Ill. Vols. having been requested so to do by many of the Company officers of that Regiment. Immediately after, I wrote Hon E. B. Washburne M. C. Third Dist. Ills. (as did also C. K. Judson, & others of Freeport.) asking him to obtain an order from the War Dept. for my discharge from three years service to receive promotion in this Regiment. He informs me that the War Dept. gave him the assurance that the order would be issued upon your request. (The letter is now in hands of Adjt Genl Fuller) and being the choice of the Colonel of <hr /> that Regiment, I would respectfully and earnestly request that the necessary application be made to the War Department, and that I be appointed Adjutant of said Regiment. Hoping this will meet your earliest attention I have the honor Sir to be Very Respectfully Your obdt Servt James P. Hodges. Pvt. Co "F" 92 Infty. Ill. Vol. <hr /> Hodges Jas P. Springfield Sept 28/64 Wants Govr to recommend to War Dpt. to have him discharged from 3 years service & promoted to Adjtcy of 146th Regt. 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/d5fda9ae7ed10eba65295e8d071dcb17.pdf d067a5586d8e59e95e56dfbceac20016 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jefferson U. S. Hospital Jeffersonville Ia Ward 15 Sept 28th", 64 Gov Yates Respected Sir I have been in the service of my country over three years and the history of my regiment will tell what service I have seen it being the 16th" Ill having not had but one short furlough have not seen a portion of my relatives for that length of time and not being able for service in the ranks I respectively if it be consistent solicit a furlough or your aid in procuring one. I will say this much in regard to My-Self that I have been in the ranks doing a soldiers duty while others have the pleasure of seeing friends and relatives I would not have addressed but knowing your generosity and kindness to those who are fighting their countries battles I presumed to address you believing you would listen to the prayers of a private soldier with the same leniency <hr /> and action you would those who are favored with bars and Stars I subscriby My self Very respectfully Your Ob.t. Serv.t. Robert Spence Co F 16th" Ill Infty <hr /> Robert Spence Jeffersonville Sept 28/64 Requests Govr's aid in procuring a furlough Ansd Oct 5th 1864 and fur appd for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robert Spence to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509586 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jefferson U. S. Hospital Jeffersonville Ia Ward 15 Sept 28th", 64 Gov Yates Respected Sir I have been in the service of my country over three years and the history of my regiment will tell what service I have seen it being the 16th" Ill having not had but one short furlough have not seen a portion of my relatives for that length of time and not being able for service in the ranks I respectively if it be consistent solicit a furlough or your aid in procuring one. I will say this much in regard to My-Self that I have been in the ranks doing a soldiers duty while others have the pleasure of seeing friends and relatives I would not have addressed but knowing your generosity and kindness to those who are fighting their countries battles I presumed to address you believing you would listen to the prayers of a private soldier with the same leniency <hr /> and action you would those who are favored with bars and Stars I subscriby My self Very respectfully Your Ob.t. Serv.t. Robert Spence Co F 16th" Ill Infty <hr /> Robert Spence Jeffersonville Sept 28/64 Requests Govr's aid in procuring a furlough Ansd Oct 5th 1864 and fur appd for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9941656e9262855491b2863e4f788446.pdf ae581c638983e6c2841e6503f9079f98 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (With W.J. Robinson letter 9/17/64) Overton Hospital Memphis, Tenn. Sept 27, 1864 Capt Geo. A. Williams, U.S A. Provost Marshall Sir, In regards to the inclosed matter of W. B Robinson, Confederate prisoner, I have to say; that I received him from his captor, - whom I directed to return to his duty against the rebels. - and took him to my residence , where he was guarded & cared for during the day. At night Lt. Billings [came?] by order of Lt. Col. Ranch, commanding the 137th Reg. Ill. Vol. to take the prisoner to more appropriate quarters. Lt. Billings inquired at once for weapons & personal effects of the prisoner; [expressing ?] himself as inexperienced in those [duties?], but supposed he was to examine & turn over to the government whatever he found of value. (He was acting Regt Q.M.) He took thirty six (36) dollars in Kentucky & Tennessee currency <hr /> and a quantity of "Confederate" paper, the amount of which I cannot state, not regarding it of value. Also a watch, inferior in appearance. In this transaction I did not regard it as my duty to interfere; but on reflection, & at the request of Mr. Robinson, I called on Lt Billings , to say that I thought he had [transcinded?] his duty, & to urge a return of the property. He said he had "turned over the money to the Quarter Master." I did not learn whom, but supposed he referred to the appropriate Q.M. of this Post. The watch he had retained, "as a memento," not for its value, which was regarded by himself & the Q.M. as very little & of no particular use to the Government and in no sense as part compensation for his own very considerable losses by the raid. He had sent the watch home, with superfluous contents of his tent. I know nothing further of the case. Respectfully, Z. K. Hawley Chaplain U.S.A - Overton Hospital <hr /> R-B 94- [DWT?] 1864 Overton Genl Hospital Memphis Tenn Sept 17./64 Robinson W. J. Confederate Prisoner Reports that Lieut BIllings 137th Ill Inf took from him a certain sum of Money also a Silver Watch at the time of Forrests raid on Memphis (Our [enclosure?]) Recd H.Q. [DN5?] 5th Oct 1864 Recd HQ DNC 3rd Oct 1864 Rec Officer PM D of M Sept 24/64 D421 Officer Provost Marshal Dist of Memphis September 26th 1864 Respectfully referred to Chaplain Hawley at Overton Genl Hospital for information Geo. A. Williams Capt [illegible] Inf & Prov Mars E and W [illegible] Head Quarters District Memphis Memphis Tenn 4 Oct 1864 Respectfully forwarded the 137th Ills Inftry has gone home to be mustered out. RP Brickland Brig General <hr /> [E and H 445?] Head Qr Dist West Tenn Memphis Tenn, Nov. 7, 64 Respectfully referred to His Excellency the Governor of the State of Illinois, who is requested to cause the within/case to be thoroughly investigated and report made to these Head Qrs. C.C. Washburn Major General <hr /> Office Provost Marshal District of Memphis D421 Oct 3d 1864 Respectfully forwarded to Brig Genl Buckland Comdg Dist of Memphis Geo A. Williams Capt [illegible] Inf and Pro Mar Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Z. K. Hawley to George A. Williams Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509585 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (With W.J. Robinson letter 9/17/64) Overton Hospital Memphis, Tenn. Sept 27, 1864 Capt Geo. A. Williams, U.S A. Provost Marshall Sir, In regards to the inclosed matter of W. B Robinson, Confederate prisoner, I have to say; that I received him from his captor, - whom I directed to return to his duty against the rebels. - and took him to my residence , where he was guarded & cared for during the day. At night Lt. Billings [came?] by order of Lt. Col. Ranch, commanding the 137th Reg. Ill. Vol. to take the prisoner to more appropriate quarters. Lt. Billings inquired at once for weapons & personal effects of the prisoner; [expressing ?] himself as inexperienced in those [duties?], but supposed he was to examine & turn over to the government whatever he found of value. (He was acting Regt Q.M.) He took thirty six (36) dollars in Kentucky & Tennessee currency <hr /> and a quantity of "Confederate" paper, the amount of which I cannot state, not regarding it of value. Also a watch, inferior in appearance. In this transaction I did not regard it as my duty to interfere; but on reflection, & at the request of Mr. Robinson, I called on Lt Billings , to say that I thought he had [transcinded?] his duty, & to urge a return of the property. He said he had "turned over the money to the Quarter Master." I did not learn whom, but supposed he referred to the appropriate Q.M. of this Post. The watch he had retained, "as a memento," not for its value, which was regarded by himself & the Q.M. as very little & of no particular use to the Government and in no sense as part compensation for his own very considerable losses by the raid. He had sent the watch home, with superfluous contents of his tent. I know nothing further of the case. Respectfully, Z. K. Hawley Chaplain U.S.A - Overton Hospital <hr /> R-B 94- [DWT?] 1864 Overton Genl Hospital Memphis Tenn Sept 17./64 Robinson W. J. Confederate Prisoner Reports that Lieut BIllings 137th Ill Inf took from him a certain sum of Money also a Silver Watch at the time of Forrests raid on Memphis (Our [enclosure?]) Recd H.Q. [DN5?] 5th Oct 1864 Recd HQ DNC 3rd Oct 1864 Rec Officer PM D of M Sept 24/64 D421 Officer Provost Marshal Dist of Memphis September 26th 1864 Respectfully referred to Chaplain Hawley at Overton Genl Hospital for information Geo. A. Williams Capt [illegible] Inf & Prov Mars E and W [illegible] Head Quarters District Memphis Memphis Tenn 4 Oct 1864 Respectfully forwarded the 137th Ills Inftry has gone home to be mustered out. RP Brickland Brig General <hr /> [E and H 445?] Head Qr Dist West Tenn Memphis Tenn, Nov. 7, 64 Respectfully referred to His Excellency the Governor of the State of Illinois, who is requested to cause the within/case to be thoroughly investigated and report made to these Head Qrs. C.C. Washburn Major General <hr /> Office Provost Marshal District of Memphis D421 Oct 3d 1864 Respectfully forwarded to Brig Genl Buckland Comdg Dist of Memphis Geo A. Williams Capt [illegible] Inf and Pro Mar 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/b4650207f9e07304b7e1a30cc2fd6af1.pdf ef213b6d03a4d6bc7d4c8a31193c6e1f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Morrison Sept. 27th 1864 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir About one month since I mailed to you at Springfield the Certificate of the Warden of the Illinois Penitentiary---certifying that one William Hulse lately a convict there is entitled to a Certificate of Restoration of citizenship requesting you to forward his said Certificate of Restoration to me at Morrison Whiteside County Ill. Will you please inform me as soon as possible whether you have received the same or not---and if you have received the same what dispsition has been made of the matter and oblige. Yours respectfully James M. Raymond <hr /> Raymond Jas M Morrison Oct 27/64 About a month ago he mailed to Govr a certificate of the Warden of Penitentiary certifying that Wm Hulse a convict there is entitled to citizenship. Wants to know if Govr received the same & if so what disposition has been made of it Acknowledged recpt. H. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James M. Raymond to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509584 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. Morrison Sept. 27th 1864 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir About one month since I mailed to you at Springfield the Certificate of the Warden of the Illinois Penitentiary---certifying that one William Hulse lately a convict there is entitled to a Certificate of Restoration of citizenship requesting you to forward his said Certificate of Restoration to me at Morrison Whiteside County Ill. Will you please inform me as soon as possible whether you have received the same or not---and if you have received the same what dispsition has been made of the matter and oblige. Yours respectfully James M. Raymond <hr /> Raymond Jas M Morrison Oct 27/64 About a month ago he mailed to Govr a certificate of the Warden of Penitentiary certifying that Wm Hulse a convict there is entitled to citizenship. Wants to know if Govr received the same & if so what disposition has been made of it Acknowledged recpt. 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/0132755e3bc66cb63b3e16364d496ed5.pdf 0bc04707fceb43e8ca42e6aecd9016e8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. GLOVER, COOK & CAMPBELL, Law and Collection Office, Ottawa, Ill., Sept 27th 1864 To Ajt Gnl Fuller Dr Sir, Major Alleson visits Springfield to endeavor to secure men for the 54 Regt. Many of our friends are exceedingly interested in having that Regiment filled up The officers from Lt Col McClenahan down all first rate men who have been tried and proved in danger. La Salle Co must have conscripts enough to fill her regiments I trust if at all consistent with the public service the 53d may have its shares of these This will be handed you by Major Allison whom I commend to you. Yours Truly B.C. Cook Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 B. C. Cook to Allen C. Fuller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509583 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. GLOVER, COOK & CAMPBELL, Law and Collection Office, Ottawa, Ill., Sept 27th 1864 To Ajt Gnl Fuller Dr Sir, Major Alleson visits Springfield to endeavor to secure men for the 54 Regt. Many of our friends are exceedingly interested in having that Regiment filled up The officers from Lt Col McClenahan down all first rate men who have been tried and proved in danger. La Salle Co must have conscripts enough to fill her regiments I trust if at all consistent with the public service the 53d may have its shares of these This will be handed you by Major Allison whom I commend to you. Yours Truly B.C. Cook 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/4c9351dafe46117a7cd6b469dad95c06.pdf e1bc64ae87f14447281f710f70e18787 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Clinton Ills Sept 27, 64 Richd. Rates. My Dear governor I inclose you the within from a member of the 39th Ills Inf. in Hospital Newark N. J. desiring to be transfered to an Illinois Hospital before the Election, in order that they may be furloughed home to vote for Lincoln, as I presume, will you take the matter under favorable consideration, and confer a favor on your obedient servant John Warner <hr /> Warrd General Hospital Ward No 5 Newark New Jersey Sept 22nd 1864 Col John Warner Sir Hearing that you was a candidate for the Legislator I belive. There is ten or twelve members of the 39th Ills vet Vol or better know in the State as the Yates Phalanx in this Hospt we are desirous of getting transfered to a Hospt in our own state before the Election and being the only Ills Regt in the East or at least the Army of the Potomac we are not thought of by our Governor. I with one other live in Dewitt County & we are all or the most of us want to get a chance to vote for Lincoln if you are at Springfield will you please mention it to the Governor or Some one that will see to getting us transfered Beliving you are a true friend of the Soldier & union I am Yours &c. &c. William D. White <hr /> Col. John Warner Clinton Sept 27th 1864 On behalf of Wm D White of Yates Phalanx, who is in hospital at Newark N.J. & wants to be transfered to this state to vote for Lincoln. Ansd Oct 1st 1864 " Willmer - Porter <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Sept 7th 1864 Adjutant General. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 John Warner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509582 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. Clinton Ills Sept 27, 64 Richd. Rates. My Dear governor I inclose you the within from a member of the 39th Ills Inf. in Hospital Newark N. J. desiring to be transfered to an Illinois Hospital before the Election, in order that they may be furloughed home to vote for Lincoln, as I presume, will you take the matter under favorable consideration, and confer a favor on your obedient servant John Warner <hr /> Warrd General Hospital Ward No 5 Newark New Jersey Sept 22nd 1864 Col John Warner Sir Hearing that you was a candidate for the Legislator I belive. There is ten or twelve members of the 39th Ills vet Vol or better know in the State as the Yates Phalanx in this Hospt we are desirous of getting transfered to a Hospt in our own state before the Election and being the only Ills Regt in the East or at least the Army of the Potomac we are not thought of by our Governor. I with one other live in Dewitt County & we are all or the most of us want to get a chance to vote for Lincoln if you are at Springfield will you please mention it to the Governor or Some one that will see to getting us transfered Beliving you are a true friend of the Soldier & union I am Yours &c. &c. William D. White <hr /> Col. John Warner Clinton Sept 27th 1864 On behalf of Wm D White of Yates Phalanx, who is in hospital at Newark N.J. & wants to be transfered to this state to vote for Lincoln. Ansd Oct 1st 1864 " Willmer - Porter <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Sept 7th 1864 Adjutant General. 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/f67aeca390f50dd0237ee347a66d15ba.pdf 7ef149bf3b1cf19123471e8de7fff107 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illinois State Agency Nashville Tenn Sept 27th 1864 Hon Richard Yates Governor Dr Sir Dr Merrick surgeon in charge of the transportation of sick & wounded from the front to Louisville, has just called on me to know what is being done toward getting our men home before 4th Nov. He says Gov Morton has succeeded in procuring an order from the secretary of War for all Indiana troops unfit for service to be sent home, and the Indiana Agents are urging him to secure transportation; but he will do nothing about it untill he hears from you. The Doctor says "he is very anxious to beat his old Neighbors the Copperhead candidate for Govenor & carry the State for Lincoln." If I can be of any service in the <hr /> way of getting our boys home I will cheerfuly remain & do all I can, - if not my own affairs require personal attention in Illinois early in October. Very Respy Your Obt Svt Edward I. Eno Ill State Agent <hr /> Ewd I Eno Nashville Ten Sept 27/64 He wants to know what is being done about getting our boys home to vote who are unfit for duty in Hospitals. Says if he can do anything to get them home he will remain, if not he would like to be in Illinois early in Oct. Saw Eno since File. Col H - Be particular to write him what we have done. Also request him in the meantime to send every one home possible Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Edward Eno to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509581 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. Illinois State Agency Nashville Tenn Sept 27th 1864 Hon Richard Yates Governor Dr Sir Dr Merrick surgeon in charge of the transportation of sick & wounded from the front to Louisville, has just called on me to know what is being done toward getting our men home before 4th Nov. He says Gov Morton has succeeded in procuring an order from the secretary of War for all Indiana troops unfit for service to be sent home, and the Indiana Agents are urging him to secure transportation; but he will do nothing about it untill he hears from you. The Doctor says "he is very anxious to beat his old Neighbors the Copperhead candidate for Govenor & carry the State for Lincoln." If I can be of any service in the <hr /> way of getting our boys home I will cheerfuly remain & do all I can, - if not my own affairs require personal attention in Illinois early in October. Very Respy Your Obt Svt Edward I. Eno Ill State Agent <hr /> Ewd I Eno Nashville Ten Sept 27/64 He wants to know what is being done about getting our boys home to vote who are unfit for duty in Hospitals. Says if he can do anything to get them home he will remain, if not he would like to be in Illinois early in Oct. Saw Eno since File. Col H - Be particular to write him what we have done. Also request him in the meantime to send every one home possible 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/8e0c9522eb94766d37041a2711c96959.pdf 0557ef2a2028181bb239f59fd436604e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Kalamazoo Michigan Sept 27/64 Gov Yates Honorable Sir <pre> Being anxious to find a Son that Left Holm in Aprile Last part and Which i Have Reasons of Beliving Has Enlisted in Some Military Organization in your State I Had a few days Since a line from Lt A. C. Fuller saying the force in his office was inadequate to perform the Duty it would refuse to give me the information i Wanted </pre> <pre> Please refer me to some person in Springfield Suitable to Excise the record Since April Last and the probable Expense of (Today)? and i Will forward all reasonable charge for doing the same as you will. Much obliged. </pre> Your Most Honorable Servant A. T. Conklin Enclosed find funds for entire (Partays?) Athens Kalamazoo Michigan <hr /> Conklin, A.T. Kalamazoo Sept 27th 64 Enquires after his son who he thinks has enlisted in some Ill Regt. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. T. Conklin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509580 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. Kalamazoo Michigan Sept 27/64 Gov Yates Honorable Sir <pre> Being anxious to find a Son that Left Holm in Aprile Last part and Which i Have Reasons of Beliving Has Enlisted in Some Military Organization in your State I Had a few days Since a line from Lt A. C. Fuller saying the force in his office was inadequate to perform the Duty it would refuse to give me the information i Wanted </pre> <pre> Please refer me to some person in Springfield Suitable to Excise the record Since April Last and the probable Expense of (Today)? and i Will forward all reasonable charge for doing the same as you will. Much obliged. </pre> Your Most Honorable Servant A. T. Conklin Enclosed find funds for entire (Partays?) Athens Kalamazoo Michigan <hr /> Conklin, A.T. Kalamazoo Sept 27th 64 Enquires after his son who he thinks has enlisted in some Ill Regt. 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/f1a6f26b0584b1673598a279fd424aca.pdf c835be4567a0005d74498cdb537a5fb3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rockford, Sep. 26. 1864. Co. Clerk's office. Gov. Yates, Dear Sir: The editor of the Rockford Register says in his paper, "we have received a communication signed "H." reflecting severely on the State officers for the manner in which they accounts of the quotas of this County have been kept," &c. As communications in our papers over that signature are usually (and sometimes erroneously) credited to me, I feel it a duty to myself to say promptly that I am not the writer or author of the one above referred to. I have seen no occasions for "reflecting severely on the State officers." On the contrary, I feel <hr /> that they deserve the gratitude and applause of every citizen for the zeal, fidelity and ability they have constantly exhibited in the discharge of their duties. In the most trying crisis our country has known since the Revolution, they have carried the ship of state safely through the storm, and the haven of peace is now in sight---a peace not won by cringing to traitors, but by sustaining the Union, crushing the Rebellion, and enforcing the authority of the Government to which Georgia and Maine, South Carolina and Illinois alike owe allegiance. In the Decatur Convention of 1860 I had a humble share in bringing the existing state Government into being. When I remember that by its courage, <hr /> energy and discretion our State has been kept firmly attached to the Union and we have been saved from the horrors of rebellion, civil war and secession, I feel proud of the work I then performed, and am in no wise inclined to reflect with severity upon officers who have served us so faithfully. I am Yours Mo. Respectfully and truly, William Hulin <hr /> Hulin Wm Rockford Sept 26th 64 Has seen a communication in a Rockford Paper over the signature of "H" which reflects severely on the state officers. for the manner in which they have kept the account of quotas for that county He wished it understood that although communications over that signature are sometimes attributed to him, he is not the author of the one in question He upholds the state officers in everything they have done and bestows credit upon them for the able manner in which they have conducted the state affairs & for preserving and advancing the patriotism and devotion of the state to the Govt. [written vertically] Return to me for answer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 William Hulin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509579 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. Rockford, Sep. 26. 1864. Co. Clerk's office. Gov. Yates, Dear Sir: The editor of the Rockford Register says in his paper, "we have received a communication signed "H." reflecting severely on the State officers for the manner in which they accounts of the quotas of this County have been kept," &c. As communications in our papers over that signature are usually (and sometimes erroneously) credited to me, I feel it a duty to myself to say promptly that I am not the writer or author of the one above referred to. I have seen no occasions for "reflecting severely on the State officers." On the contrary, I feel <hr /> that they deserve the gratitude and applause of every citizen for the zeal, fidelity and ability they have constantly exhibited in the discharge of their duties. In the most trying crisis our country has known since the Revolution, they have carried the ship of state safely through the storm, and the haven of peace is now in sight---a peace not won by cringing to traitors, but by sustaining the Union, crushing the Rebellion, and enforcing the authority of the Government to which Georgia and Maine, South Carolina and Illinois alike owe allegiance. In the Decatur Convention of 1860 I had a humble share in bringing the existing state Government into being. When I remember that by its courage, <hr /> energy and discretion our State has been kept firmly attached to the Union and we have been saved from the horrors of rebellion, civil war and secession, I feel proud of the work I then performed, and am in no wise inclined to reflect with severity upon officers who have served us so faithfully. I am Yours Mo. Respectfully and truly, William Hulin <hr /> Hulin Wm Rockford Sept 26th 64 Has seen a communication in a Rockford Paper over the signature of "H" which reflects severely on the state officers. for the manner in which they have kept the account of quotas for that county He wished it understood that although communications over that signature are sometimes attributed to him, he is not the author of the one in question He upholds the state officers in everything they have done and bestows credit upon them for the able manner in which they have conducted the state affairs & for preserving and advancing the patriotism and devotion of the state to the Govt. [written vertically] Return to me for answer 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/d3d5e40e6d9ae4db647345616f3f1ea6.pdf a2b3843226220f51470e75c8f7dba93f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. September 26 1864 governer mr yeats Deer Sir I ask one favor of you my husband has been in Survis for 3 year in October next and he got in trubel a bout a hors him and a nother man and thay put him in aulton for 6 munts and my Deer friend I havt eney thing to live on and I have 3 little children I havt a Sent of money to help my Self with I ask you for god sake to see if you can do eney thing for me and mi children I wish you wold git him out if you can for he is all mi help I will be a thousand times a bligeg to you if you can do Somthing for me Sinc husband has got 5 munts <hr /> pay and his bounty coming to him but I cant git eney of hit I dont know wat to do for god Sake do Somthing fror me if you pleas I will love you with Sister love if git mi husband out right as soon as you git this leter and let me know if you pleas yours respetefuly your Priscilla Mcguire direct your letter to Kewanee henry county. ill mi husband kname is Pendergast Mcguire <hr /> McGuire P. Mrs Kewanee Sept. 26th 1864 Says her husband had some difficulity about a horse and got into prison at Alton for Six months and he has five months pay & his bounty coming to him and without it she Cannot live as she has herself & children to care for & not a cent of money Wants Gov. to have her husband released File H. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Prisilla McGuire to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509578 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. September 26 1864 governer mr yeats Deer Sir I ask one favor of you my husband has been in Survis for 3 year in October next and he got in trubel a bout a hors him and a nother man and thay put him in aulton for 6 munts and my Deer friend I havt eney thing to live on and I have 3 little children I havt a Sent of money to help my Self with I ask you for god sake to see if you can do eney thing for me and mi children I wish you wold git him out if you can for he is all mi help I will be a thousand times a bligeg to you if you can do Somthing for me Sinc husband has got 5 munts <hr /> pay and his bounty coming to him but I cant git eney of hit I dont know wat to do for god Sake do Somthing fror me if you pleas I will love you with Sister love if git mi husband out right as soon as you git this leter and let me know if you pleas yours respetefuly your Priscilla Mcguire direct your letter to Kewanee henry county. ill mi husband kname is Pendergast Mcguire <hr /> McGuire P. Mrs Kewanee Sept. 26th 1864 Says her husband had some difficulity about a horse and got into prison at Alton for Six months and he has five months pay & his bounty coming to him and without it she Cannot live as she has herself & children to care for & not a cent of money Wants Gov. to have her husband released File 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/5c47f332c3724b8f2133e7ad5d7b904b.pdf f3a8c0032b4edd8609590be0cad1eb07 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Fairfield Ill Sept. 26th/64. Gov R. Yates: Dear Sir: Tho' not personally acquainted with you, I had the honor of voting to elevate you to the position you now occupy. You were, I presume, acquainted with L. Jay S. Turney, (my brother) recently Sec. of Washington Terr: & probably with my Father - Dr. Daniel Turney who has several times represented Wayne Co. in the State Legislature and also with my Bro. Dr. J. J. R. Turney recently a delegate to the "Chicago Convention" & "Springfield Convention". Now, my bro L. Jay S. is "all night on the goose", but I lament to confess, Daddy & the Dr. are on the Cop side! Well, I am ready to serve my Country in any capacity, but like many others would like a position! If my Governor <hr /> has any honorable place to appoint me to, I am at his services. I preach sometimes, (and I preach the Anti-Slavery Methodism) and could act as Chaplain, if there should be an opening. I am a tolerable Clerk, & could accept a position as such. Now, I have no claims, farther than any other Loyal man Governor, but will say that, I should be pleased to be employed in some position. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Fayette Turney Gov. R. Yates. Answer him fully & also how Chaplains are apptd - if he can find a vacancy &c <hr /> Finney, Fayette. Fairfield Ills. Sept 26th 64 Asks for some position by which he can serve his country. He preaches sometimes (Anti-Slavery Methodism) and would accept position of Chaplain. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Fayette Finney Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509577 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. Fairfield Ill Sept. 26th/64. Gov R. Yates: Dear Sir: Tho' not personally acquainted with you, I had the honor of voting to elevate you to the position you now occupy. You were, I presume, acquainted with L. Jay S. Turney, (my brother) recently Sec. of Washington Terr: & probably with my Father - Dr. Daniel Turney who has several times represented Wayne Co. in the State Legislature and also with my Bro. Dr. J. J. R. Turney recently a delegate to the "Chicago Convention" & "Springfield Convention". Now, my bro L. Jay S. is "all night on the goose", but I lament to confess, Daddy & the Dr. are on the Cop side! Well, I am ready to serve my Country in any capacity, but like many others would like a position! If my Governor <hr /> has any honorable place to appoint me to, I am at his services. I preach sometimes, (and I preach the Anti-Slavery Methodism) and could act as Chaplain, if there should be an opening. I am a tolerable Clerk, & could accept a position as such. Now, I have no claims, farther than any other Loyal man Governor, but will say that, I should be pleased to be employed in some position. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Fayette Turney Gov. R. Yates. Answer him fully & also how Chaplains are apptd - if he can find a vacancy &c <hr /> Finney, Fayette. Fairfield Ills. Sept 26th 64 Asks for some position by which he can serve his country. He preaches sometimes (Anti-Slavery Methodism) and would accept position of Chaplain. 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/b23379de2b4e24fb20c5d2fe8baba92d.pdf f8568020b57e354bcddcf566a41249e8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters, Department of the Missouri, St. Louis, 26th Septr 1864. To His Excellency Governor Yates, Gov State of Ill Springfield Ill Sir: In accordance with a request from Lt Col A. Fuller Rodgers of the 80th Regt Ill Vols. I have relieved him from the Command of the 144th Regt Ill Vols, & granted him a leave of absence for fifteen days to settle up his business before returning to his Regt in the field. Believing that the intent of the Service would be promoted, & as a personal favor to myself I request, that you will have Col Rodgers Regiment filled up with volunteers or drafted men that he be allowed to take them back with him when he rejoins his Regiment, as a reward for faithful service Vy Respectfully Your obdt servt W. S. Rosecrans Maj Genl <hr /> St. Louis Sept 26/64 W. S. Rosecrans, Maj Gen. He has releived Lt Col A. F. Rogers of 80th Regt. of the command of the 144th Regt. and given him a leave of absence for 15 Days to arrange his business He requests that he be allowed to fill up his regt. with recruits and drafted men, & to take them with him when he goes to his regt. (File) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Rosecrans to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509576 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters, Department of the Missouri, St. Louis, 26th Septr 1864. To His Excellency Governor Yates, Gov State of Ill Springfield Ill Sir: In accordance with a request from Lt Col A. Fuller Rodgers of the 80th Regt Ill Vols. I have relieved him from the Command of the 144th Regt Ill Vols, & granted him a leave of absence for fifteen days to settle up his business before returning to his Regt in the field. Believing that the intent of the Service would be promoted, & as a personal favor to myself I request, that you will have Col Rodgers Regiment filled up with volunteers or drafted men that he be allowed to take them back with him when he rejoins his Regiment, as a reward for faithful service Vy Respectfully Your obdt servt W. S. Rosecrans Maj Genl <hr /> St. Louis Sept 26/64 W. S. Rosecrans, Maj Gen. He has releived Lt Col A. F. Rogers of 80th Regt. of the command of the 144th Regt. and given him a leave of absence for 15 Days to arrange his business He requests that he be allowed to fill up his regt. with recruits and drafted men, & to take them with him when he goes to his regt. (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/b6a5bd05a71b3367d25da51d46ba61f4.pdf 43416ffd3a73e8b3ee5ffe7e4520c2ce Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hd. Qrs. 13th Regt Ills Cav Vol Nicholasville Ky Sept 26th 1864 His Excellency the Gov of Ills Richard Yates Sir, Lieut Lewis. W. Boren of our Regt is ordered to Springfield to secure if possible some more men for our Regt We now have present in Camp 458 Absent on detail who will soon be present 190 Absent prisoners of War 320 Total 968 We need two hundred men. As you are aware our Regt has done active & efficient service for our Countries Cause and we feel pride in keeping up our organization. We ask your assistance in sending us the men to fill up our ranks of those who may be recruited and in Camp under the late call. We are now camped at this place, dismounted and will not be able to get horses for six weeks I am told. Can you not get an order that we may come to Illinois during the Election as a Regt. to conquer a peace by our ballots. This is the first time that our Regt has had rest for nearly two years, the only Regt but what was sent back from Knoxville I have the honor to be Gov Your. Ob. Svrt. H. Tompkins Maj "14" Reg Ill Cav Comd Reg. <hr /> Major H. Tomkins Nicholasville Ky. Sep 26/64 Lieut Lewis W Bowen has been ordered to go to Springfield to procure men to fill up the 14th Cavly. He wants the Gov to assist in having it filled as they want about 200 men. He also wants to know if they cant be ordered to Illinois so they can "conquer a peace with their ballots" Write him that will forward appm for them to be sent home - & will do what can to secure their share of new men. Ansd as directed by Governor Oct 4th 1864 Snyder ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. Tompkins to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509575 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. Hd. Qrs. 13th Regt Ills Cav Vol Nicholasville Ky Sept 26th 1864 His Excellency the Gov of Ills Richard Yates Sir, Lieut Lewis. W. Boren of our Regt is ordered to Springfield to secure if possible some more men for our Regt We now have present in Camp 458 Absent on detail who will soon be present 190 Absent prisoners of War 320 Total 968 We need two hundred men. As you are aware our Regt has done active & efficient service for our Countries Cause and we feel pride in keeping up our organization. We ask your assistance in sending us the men to fill up our ranks of those who may be recruited and in Camp under the late call. We are now camped at this place, dismounted and will not be able to get horses for six weeks I am told. Can you not get an order that we may come to Illinois during the Election as a Regt. to conquer a peace by our ballots. This is the first time that our Regt has had rest for nearly two years, the only Regt but what was sent back from Knoxville I have the honor to be Gov Your. Ob. Svrt. H. Tompkins Maj "14" Reg Ill Cav Comd Reg. <hr /> Major H. Tomkins Nicholasville Ky. Sep 26/64 Lieut Lewis W Bowen has been ordered to go to Springfield to procure men to fill up the 14th Cavly. He wants the Gov to assist in having it filled as they want about 200 men. He also wants to know if they cant be ordered to Illinois so they can "conquer a peace with their ballots" Write him that will forward appm for them to be sent home - & will do what can to secure their share of new men. Ansd as directed by Governor Oct 4th 1864 Snyder ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/16021cd23427d087a908c5dd5dc76386.pdf af8ddbd85d47b4eac4d92d75ad74c87e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rivoli Sept. 26th 1864 To His Excelency Gov. Yates Dr Sir George Smith who served his time in the Penitentiary and was discharged between two and three years since wishes me to ask of you if it is possible for him to be restored to his citizenship. He says the warden at Joliett will certify to his good conduct. Since his return here he has been a good, and law abiding citizen. He wants to vote this fall if he can do so honorably. He is a good union man. If he can be so fortunate as to receive the Governors executive clemency have the kindness to inform him what steps are necessary. Address Rivoli Mercer Co Ill Yours very Respectfully A. J. Streeter <hr /> Streeter A. J. Rivoli, Sept 26th 64 Says that Geo Smith of that place who served his time in Pententiary, wants to be restored to citizenship so that he can vote. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. J. Streeter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509574 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. Rivoli Sept. 26th 1864 To His Excelency Gov. Yates Dr Sir George Smith who served his time in the Penitentiary and was discharged between two and three years since wishes me to ask of you if it is possible for him to be restored to his citizenship. He says the warden at Joliett will certify to his good conduct. Since his return here he has been a good, and law abiding citizen. He wants to vote this fall if he can do so honorably. He is a good union man. If he can be so fortunate as to receive the Governors executive clemency have the kindness to inform him what steps are necessary. Address Rivoli Mercer Co Ill Yours very Respectfully A. J. Streeter <hr /> Streeter A. J. Rivoli, Sept 26th 64 Says that Geo Smith of that place who served his time in Pententiary, wants to be restored to citizenship so that he can vote. 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