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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When I left home (Richview) on Tues. last, much fears was entertained by the Union men, that the secessionists of Washington County was on the eve of an outbrake, on the Unionists.  Many threats have been belched out, &amp;amp; secret organizations have been formed, &amp;amp; secret meetings are weekly being held by them, which we learn is the case in most of the Counties South of us.]  All of this means something &amp;amp; I would suggest, that a sufficiency of the Soldiers be left in these Southern Counties for the protection of the women &amp;amp; children, &amp;amp; the aged &amp;amp; infirm.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is thought by many, that just as soon as the Secessionists thinks the Soldiers are out of the way, that they will be ready for a demonstration.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Of late, these Secessionists have been very bold in Nashville, &amp;amp; have either halled
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So, we trust, that we shall not be overlooked, in time of need.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In haste, yours for Christ, Liberty, &amp;amp; the Union.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When I left home (Richview) on Tues. last, much fears was entertained by the Union men, that the secessionists of Washington County was on the eve of an outbrake, on the Unionists.  Many threats have been belched out, &amp;amp; secret organizations have been formed, &amp;amp; secret meetings are weekly being held by them, which we learn is the case in most of the Counties South of us.]  All of this means something &amp;amp; I would suggest, that a sufficiency of the Soldiers be left in these Southern Counties for the protection of the women &amp;amp; children, &amp;amp; the aged &amp;amp; infirm.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Will you have the kindness to give your earliest attention to the acompaying Petition and very much oblige me as I shall wait for a reply.  Should you wish any further reference or more Petitioners I will foreward immediately on notice.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance Col. Stockton, a gentleman, and a soldier, by education &amp;amp; practice. He has been authorized by Gov. Johnson of Tennessee to raise troops for the maintenance of our position in Tennesse - He is a fit man to command troops &amp;amp; in organizing, as well as raising his force  he may desire your counsel and aid - 
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Washington
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;May 25th 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Excellency
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Richard Yates
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor of the state of Illinois
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance Col. Stockton, a gentleman, and a soldier, by education &amp;amp; practice. He has been authorized by Gov. Johnson of Tennessee to raise troops for the maintenance of our position in Tennesse - He is a fit man to command troops &amp;amp; in organizing, as well as raising his force  he may desire your counsel and aid - 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yours Respectfully
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;J. A. McDougall
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;File "M." (R)
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;McDougall J
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Washington May 25 1863.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Introducing Col Stockton who has authority from Gov Johnson to raise troops for the maintenance of Tennissee. He is a gentleman, and a soldier, wishes the Governors counsil and aid.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;St Louis M.O. July 18th 1862
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Exellency Gov. Yates
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Govenor
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Upon being mustered out of service Co "A"
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ladies of Bloomington to the Co. on its organization
for the U.S. service and has been kept by it up to the
present time It floated upon the works at Lexington
during those nine memorable days of the seige of
that place on the 18th &amp;amp; 19th of Sept it was in that position
near Andersons House known as the "Hot corner"
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was struck by upwards of three hundred
balls sixty two passing through it When
the garrison was surrounded the flag was
concealed and carried of by the gallant
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Harry C. Carico who had distinguished himself by acts of humanity and daring through
the whole time of the seige Upon the reorganization
of the regiment many of the Co. hoped to fight
under their flag again and bear it proudly
aloft until the rebelion was crushed out of
existance Others came forward promptly
joined the company and filled the places
of those who were killed wounded unable
or unwilling to return They too were
anxious to fight beneath this tattered
silken emblem of our nations glory
but unfortuneately all were doomed to suffer
disappointment Yet all of these men have
served their country honestly and faithfully from the day they were mustered in
until the day they were mustered out of its service
obeying in spirit as well as in letter every order
that was given to them In the midst of a
&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;formidable mutiny mocked and jeered at by those
who forgot what they had sworn to do and who were
encouraged by men who held positions that gave
them a powerful influence Tempted by the life
of idleness and pleasure which the rebelious
ones enjoyed Threatened by an overwhelming force of the Enemy and in hourly expectation of an attack When others discovered
their fine sense of "honor" and threw down their
arms which brought redoubled labor on these
men who were serving For more than two
weeks every night and every day upon
guard non commissioned officers taking their
regular turn of guard as privates in addition
to their regular duties without complaint
without a murmur of discontent all they asked
was that the Government should be notified of their
condition that they might be released from their
parole They did not desire to dictate to
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;the government what it should or should not do
or when it should do it They knew that to fall in
to the hands of the Enemy was to fall into the
hands of death and with one voice it was
said "they shall never take us alive" They
knew that Gen Carters' Command depended upon
them for subsistance Should they yield all others
who did not but were tempted to join in the mutiny
would follow them thereby virtually surrendering
to the enemy the line of communication with
this city and allowing the supplies of the army to be
cut off Governor I am proud of these men and
the manner they conducted themselves under such
trying circumstances When more or less of every
other Company yielded to Sedition and mutinied
they were found firm and at their post Although
discharged from the service before the expiration
of the term of their Enlistment and obliged to share
the consequent stigma I think that it is clearly
evident to you that these men should not receive
this punishment for the faults and crimes of
others Yet we can plainly see the neccesity of mustering the whole regiment out at the same time
Since the organization of the Co. ten of it have
given up their lives for their country twenty have
suffered from severe wounds received and thirteen
discharged from service on account of diseases
contracted in camp and eighty nine mustered out
with the regiment I am much indebted to Lt. Jas B Dent
for his indominable energy and officer like qualifications
that he has displayed on all occasions
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have the honor to remain
Your Excellencies Most obedient Servant
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;J. McNulta
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Capt. Co. A 1st Ill. Cav
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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;1st Cav
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Captain J McNulta
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;St Louis July 18 1862
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presents Flag - in behalf
of his company - to the
State. Gives sketch of duty
performed by company since
its organization - their faithful discharge of duty, under
trying circumstances through
which the Regiment has passed
&amp;amp;c &amp;amp;c good letter
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ansd Augt 6 M
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;St Louis M.O. July 18th 1862
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Exellency Gov. Yates
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Upon being mustered out of service Co "A"
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In accordance with that resolution I
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present time It floated upon the works at Lexington
during those nine memorable days of the seige of
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balls sixty two passing through it When
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&lt;p&gt;Harry C. Carico who had distinguished himself by acts of humanity and daring through
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joined the company and filled the places
of those who were killed wounded unable
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but unfortuneately all were doomed to suffer
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encouraged by men who held positions that gave
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without a murmur of discontent all they asked
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would follow them thereby virtually surrendering
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the manner they conducted themselves under such
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Since the organization of the Co. ten of it have
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Vandalia Ills Aug 3d 1861
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon O. M. Hatch
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Springfield
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I take the privilege of addressing you for the purpose of securing your influence in favor of J. McIlwain of this place to the post of Major in Col Smiths Regiment. Mr McIlwain is a good Republican, did good service in our County in the last campaign, was elected Major of this Regiment at Decatur at its organization some weeks since. It has been whispered here that some secret influences are at work to prevent him from 
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&lt;p&gt;being commissioned by the Governor. Mr McIlwain has no experience in military matters but can learn as fast as any one.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our county is certainly entitled to some field officers as we have sent some 5 companies.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If any influence is used against him it will be by some personal &amp;amp; political enemies
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mr McIlwain was fairly elected &amp;amp; I think that any opposition he may have will not be from the Regiment itself but from outsiders almost entirely. I have no doubt Mr McIlwain will if appointed fill the post with honor and credit to himself &amp;amp; the Regiment.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hoping you will feel disposed to lend your influence in his favor
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I remain Yours
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most Respectfully
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I take the privilege of addressing you for the purpose of securing your influence in favor of J. McIlwain of this place to the post of Major in Col Smiths Regiment. Mr McIlwain is a good Republican, did good service in our County in the last campaign, was elected Major of this Regiment at Decatur at its organization some weeks since. It has been whispered here that some secret influences are at work to prevent him from 
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&lt;p&gt;being commissioned by the Governor. Mr McIlwain has no experience in military matters but can learn as fast as any one.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our county is certainly entitled to some field officers as we have sent some 5 companies.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Chicago
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I propose to ask the War Department to detail an Engineer to make a [recconveyance?] of the Ills. &amp;amp; Mich. Canal, with a view of furthering the bill for its enlargement now pending.  If you will give me a letter to the President reccommending this, I shall be obliged &amp;amp; you will do the State service.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I propose to ask the War Department to detail an Engineer to make a [recconveyance?] of the Ills. &amp;amp; Mich. Canal, with a view of furthering the bill for its enlargement now pending.  If you will give me a letter to the President reccommending this, I shall be obliged &amp;amp; you will do the State service.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Private
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feby 18 1863
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have seen this morning for the first time the resolutions of the Legislature of Illinois in regard to the Canadian Canals. In an ordinary condition of the public mind there would probably be no misconstruction of this action. It would be regarded as it is intended simply as a conference 
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&lt;p&gt;Canadian project. may if properly directed be our aid rather than our injury. But you will readily [perceive?] the liability in the present condition of affairs, to misconstruction &amp;amp; prejudice. This you can prevent to a great extent, by the organization of the Committee.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Chicago  Oct 4, 1862
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon. Richard Yates
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am compelled by a recent injury to my arm to employ an amanuensis.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I wish to call your attention to the case of Edward Gooding.  a son of our much respected fellow citizen William Gooding of Lockport, Chief Engineer of the Ills. and Mich. Canal.  
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&lt;p&gt;if possible, or promoted to some place where he can show his ability and have an opportunity to make his mark. I therefore most cheerfully recommend to your favorable consideration the promotion of this young man, in doing which you will confer a favor upon your humble and 
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am compelled by a recent injury to my arm to employ an amanuensis.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alexr. Roberts an old citizen &amp;amp; constituent of mine has a son John Roberts in the 100 Ills. Vol. at Murfreesboro.  It is important for him to have a furlow, in order to attend a lawsuit pending in court.
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&lt;p&gt;He [illegible] you will write to Col. [Bachlow?] to aid in getting him a furlow for twenty or thirty days.  I shall be very glad if you will do this, I hope he may have the furlow, if it can be granted consistently with the public service.  He has been in service from beggining of the war.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alexr. Roberts an old citizen &amp;amp; constituent of mine has a son John Roberts in the 100 Ills. Vol. at Murfreesboro.  It is important for him to have a furlow, in order to attend a lawsuit pending in court.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thirty Eight Congress
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My Dear Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I desire Very earnestly to recommend for a commission John Roberts, Sergeant in 100 Reg. Ills. Vol.  He is a Very gallant &amp;amp; worthy man, &amp;amp; a son of an old
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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;citizen of this county.  I respectfully ask his promotion, 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Very Truly Yours
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I. N. Arnold
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gov. Richard Yates
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Arnold.  Hon I. N.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chicago. Ills.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;July 18. 1864
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recommends for Commission, John Roberts Sergt. in 100 days.--
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sent Proclamation &amp;amp; Ord
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Answered
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