314 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/40475458b07c66b8c6c90f5a5d196193.pdf 6ef8a924684034ca0e83c49d1350a4cf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Dec 4. 1862. Hon R. Yates My Dr Sir - I am very sorry to trouble you but my son, whose discharge from the 127th in order that, with his captain A.J. Burroughs, a new company of sharpshooters might be raised, has been already once arrested as a deserter. I thereupon procured a discharged from Gen Tyler & obtained his release. Now the Lt. who was left says Gen. Tyler had no right to discharge him & he shall take & send him to his Regt. Can you not in some of the many ways open to you, my Dr Sir, secure him from this annoyance? Through our kind friend Mr Chatterton we have sought for him a commission as 2d Lt. I am Dr Sir with Great respect yours (Rev) J. Pratt D.D. An answer by return mail would exceedingly oblige yrs. J.P. <hr /> Rev J Pratt Chicago Dec 4/ Ansd. Dec 8. His son discharged from the 127" Regt in order he might in company with Capt Burroughs help raise a Company of Sharpshooters (as per order Secy of War) they have already arrested him once & procured a discharge from Gen Tyler and the Lt who was left says Tyler had no right to discharge him, & says he will take & send him to the Regiment Asks Governors aid to secure him from this annoyance. Write to know whether Burroughs & Pratt are raising Company Gov'r has no power if Pratt is not raising Co. 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 10, Folder 03 (December 1-15, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Pratt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-12-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503288 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Dec 4. 1862. Hon R. Yates My Dr Sir - I am very sorry to trouble you but my son, whose discharge from the 127th in order that, with his captain A.J. Burroughs, a new company of sharpshooters might be raised, has been already once arrested as a deserter. I thereupon procured a discharged from Gen Tyler & obtained his release. Now the Lt. who was left says Gen. Tyler had no right to discharge him & he shall take & send him to his Regt. Can you not in some of the many ways open to you, my Dr Sir, secure him from this annoyance? Through our kind friend Mr Chatterton we have sought for him a commission as 2d Lt. I am Dr Sir with Great respect yours (Rev) J. Pratt D.D. An answer by return mail would exceedingly oblige yrs. J.P. <hr /> Rev J Pratt Chicago Dec 4/ Ansd. Dec 8. His son discharged from the 127" Regt in order he might in company with Capt Burroughs help raise a Company of Sharpshooters (as per order Secy of War) they have already arrested him once & procured a discharge from Gen Tyler and the Lt who was left says Tyler had no right to discharge him, & says he will take & send him to the Regiment Asks Governors aid to secure him from this annoyance. Write to know whether Burroughs & Pratt are raising Company Gov'r has no power if Pratt is not raising Co. 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/bd6829a18f3a8a6650f90f5d3928d600.pdf 572b0b74eb70508564d305fa69a46c60 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 15, Folder 10 (April 16-25, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Q. Searle to John Finch Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-04-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508860 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/29048f91fd0c5978873a908cfb570bc8.pdf 47d68012f706045b63dda75aeadf453a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 5, Folder 10 (March 17-31, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. [Irwin] to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501451 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/27d5e0fc4b6f23998d855d21c6843ddb.pdf 8731e4b6c31b9941cdad9e55357e3349 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 8, Folder 01 (August 18, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Genie to Moses Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504032 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/120d0e2e63c48b3d3f34e84560fde183.pdf f2b5886184a769ea931d48672f232815 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 7, Folder 06 (August 10-11, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Gorin and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501941 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2742f18aee36f74695bb7a52b9b6d031.pdf 77f1af208f67ac0f4a90cbf40995f837 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. United States Marshal's Office Northern District of Illinois. Chicago Aug 21 1861 Friend Cassell I have asked of Yates as a personal favor the appointment of the Rev Geo W Woodward of Kane Co to a chaplaincy and if you can do anything to induce him to do so don't fail to do it and charge it to me. I will get even with you before you die if you will help me in this matter. Mr W. is a first class man in evry respect just he man for the place and his whole soul is in this fight He wants to have a hand in it Truly Your friend J R Jones St. Louis Aug 26th Dear Yates I recd this letter from Russell Jones Can you help him in the matter. Do it if you possibly can. It wont interfere with Elder Coon. Your friend Martin H Cassell I will write you tomorrow. 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 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Jones to Martin H. Cassell, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500819 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. United States Marshal's Office Northern District of Illinois. Chicago Aug 21 1861 Friend Cassell I have asked of Yates as a personal favor the appointment of the Rev Geo W Woodward of Kane Co to a chaplaincy and if you can do anything to induce him to do so don't fail to do it and charge it to me. I will get even with you before you die if you will help me in this matter. Mr W. is a first class man in evry respect just he man for the place and his whole soul is in this fight He wants to have a hand in it Truly Your friend J R Jones St. Louis Aug 26th Dear Yates I recd this letter from Russell Jones Can you help him in the matter. Do it if you possibly can. It wont interfere with Elder Coon. Your friend Martin H Cassell I will write you tomorrow. 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/adbd15dad8dc41f5db9e81edab41ace9.pdf 42970d2c06b47f282430f7c993b70daa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 06 (August 20-23, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Jones to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500820 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/659b6155b2cc05a60fe2439b9d9d3e27.pdf 66d1cc0cde678c28147352d51075b3be Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pittsfield Ills July 25 1861 Hon R. Yates My Dear Sir; I need not introduce myself to you as I presume you will recolect me as I was Pastor in West [Charge?] M. E. Church Jacksonville for two years having left there near [ten?] years since The Pike Co Company of Second Cavalry Regiment of Ills Volunteers have unanimously requested me to apply for the Caplaincy in their Regiment If your excellency has the appointing of the Chaplains and should feel disposed to give me the post I hope I shall not disgrace either the cause of my country or my holy profession If the Col has the appointment I <hr /> will be much obliged to get his address also for any favor from you in regard to this matter I am moved in this matter by a sence of duty I am aware that the duties of a faithful Chaplain are arduous Yours Fraternally J. R. Locke <hr /> Application for Chaplaincy JR Locke Pittsfield 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Locke to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500572 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. Pittsfield Ills July 25 1861 Hon R. Yates My Dear Sir; I need not introduce myself to you as I presume you will recolect me as I was Pastor in West [Charge?] M. E. Church Jacksonville for two years having left there near [ten?] years since The Pike Co Company of Second Cavalry Regiment of Ills Volunteers have unanimously requested me to apply for the Caplaincy in their Regiment If your excellency has the appointing of the Chaplains and should feel disposed to give me the post I hope I shall not disgrace either the cause of my country or my holy profession If the Col has the appointment I <hr /> will be much obliged to get his address also for any favor from you in regard to this matter I am moved in this matter by a sence of duty I am aware that the duties of a faithful Chaplain are arduous Yours Fraternally J. R. Locke <hr /> Application for Chaplaincy JR Locke Pittsfield 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/60b04c53900a83db18107d0767fad5e3.pdf 2182e62bed14b04e7f78cb79e24c4680 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters Freedmen Helena Ark June 1 1864 To his Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois My Dear Sir: I have the honor to say that more than a year Since I was detaild from my Regiment (2d Ills Cav) by General Grant as Superintendent of Freedmen last November I was offered a Captaincy in the 64th U.S.C. which I accepted and was again detailed as Sup Freedmen at this Post I have in charge a [Home?] farm of 150 acres under cultivation, a large Wood Yard and Camp. The labors connected with the Superintendency have Seriously impared by health. I ask as you see from the enclosed paper, the position of A.A.Q.M. in the Freedmen Department If you can endorse the enclosed application I shall feel under many obligations. The name of Governor Yates, is in the highest repute, among our officers and men. I am Governor with great respect your obedient Servant J.R.. Locke Capt Co. B. 64” U.S.C. Inf & Sup. Freedmen <hr /> I know Capt Locke to be every way worthy, Loyoyal and quantified for the position sought for J. P. Post Late Col 8th Ills Infty Locke, Cap J.R. Helena, Ark. June 1, 1864 Appn for the position of A.A.Q.M. in the Freedmen's Dept. Recommendation forwarded to Col J P Post Decatur June 16 64. Loomis 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 16, Folder 04 (June 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Locke to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511339 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 Freedmen Helena Ark June 1 1864 To his Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois My Dear Sir: I have the honor to say that more than a year Since I was detaild from my Regiment (2d Ills Cav) by General Grant as Superintendent of Freedmen last November I was offered a Captaincy in the 64th U.S.C. which I accepted and was again detailed as Sup Freedmen at this Post I have in charge a [Home?] farm of 150 acres under cultivation, a large Wood Yard and Camp. The labors connected with the Superintendency have Seriously impared by health. I ask as you see from the enclosed paper, the position of A.A.Q.M. in the Freedmen Department If you can endorse the enclosed application I shall feel under many obligations. The name of Governor Yates, is in the highest repute, among our officers and men. I am Governor with great respect your obedient Servant J.R.. Locke Capt Co. B. 64” U.S.C. Inf & Sup. Freedmen <hr /> I know Capt Locke to be every way worthy, Loyoyal and quantified for the position sought for J. P. Post Late Col 8th Ills Infty Locke, Cap J.R. Helena, Ark. June 1, 1864 Appn for the position of A.A.Q.M. in the Freedmen's Dept. Recommendation forwarded to Col J P Post Decatur June 16 64. Loomis 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/9c4f90058684cfddb2b54f7785f9db41.pdf b0a78340e863e92e9db95fd460f5fe5e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 5, Folder 01 (December 2-10, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Million to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-12-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501089 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a8ad6ca00f61c20d02b8ac37ac9e141a.pdf f969eae01d710f56a00e2a431edf19f2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Prairie City April 22/61 To his Excellency R Yates Gov of Ills Springfield Dear Sir For God sake give me an appointment in the Commissionary Department or some other place that I can do some duty for my county being deprived of marching in the South as a soldir by your order by being over 45 years of age I have one sone and one soninlaw who have volunteered hear to join the army and I want to be a long whare I can do some good your obedeint servant J. R. Parker <hr /> J.R. Parker For appt in Commissary Department answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Parker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500144 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 April 22/61 To his Excellency R Yates Gov of Ills Springfield Dear Sir For God sake give me an appointment in the Commissionary Department or some other place that I can do some duty for my county being deprived of marching in the South as a soldir by your order by being over 45 years of age I have one sone and one soninlaw who have volunteered hear to join the army and I want to be a long whare I can do some good your obedeint servant J. R. Parker <hr /> J.R. Parker For appt in Commissary Department answered 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/82f415da34fe69c92a07fa1acd1ab0ef.pdf d7780fc44eacbafa3be1764b551d3f7e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Prairie City McDonough County Ill April 22/61 to Hon R Yates Gov of Illinois Springfield Dear Sir if there is any chance pleas give me an appointment in the Commissiray Department of the army being over 45 by the rules cant march in the ranks but want to serve in Defense of the flag that my Grand Father on Bunker Hill helpt to create and my Father helpt Defend in 1812 & 13 pleas let me hear by return male with order to move Immediately Yours J.R. Parker <hr /> Reference Hon Judge Kellogg A. C. [Zahavek?] Canton Capt B Prentice Quincy, Ill Judge A. Williams Ex Gov J Wood [I form?] some acquaintance in the [last? illegible] War J. R. Parker <hr /> J.R. Parker application for Coms'y app't Delay an answer J.R. Parker For Military appt Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Parker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500145 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 County Ill April 22/61 to Hon R Yates Gov of Illinois Springfield Dear Sir if there is any chance pleas give me an appointment in the Commissiray Department of the army being over 45 by the rules cant march in the ranks but want to serve in Defense of the flag that my Grand Father on Bunker Hill helpt to create and my Father helpt Defend in 1812 & 13 pleas let me hear by return male with order to move Immediately Yours J.R. Parker <hr /> Reference Hon Judge Kellogg A. C. [Zahavek?] Canton Capt B Prentice Quincy, Ill Judge A. Williams Ex Gov J Wood [I form?] some acquaintance in the [last? illegible] War J. R. Parker <hr /> J.R. Parker application for Coms'y app't Delay an answer J.R. Parker For Military appt 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/1f938627fafed0815de51f8e1cc12d13.pdf de551e7cee434352b832a9f1a0ec722d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Prairie City April 22/61 Wm Kellogg MC Canton Ill Dear Sir if you can endorse the enclosed please do so and send it right over to the Governor. I do want to be in the Fight in some shape don't say any thing about it down there our Company is nearly full hear tha will report to the [gov?] this morning W. C Lawrence Capt G M Davis 1 Lieut P B Spark 2 Lieut [Dods?] of Ellisville 1 sergnt pleas let me hear from you by return mal Yours J.R. Parker Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Parker to William Kellogg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500143 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 April 22/61 Wm Kellogg MC Canton Ill Dear Sir if you can endorse the enclosed please do so and send it right over to the Governor. I do want to be in the Fight in some shape don't say any thing about it down there our Company is nearly full hear tha will report to the [gov?] this morning W. C Lawrence Capt G M Davis 1 Lieut P B Spark 2 Lieut [Dods?] of Ellisville 1 sergnt pleas let me hear from you by return mal Yours J.R. Parker 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/471c8eb60b77678ecfbcbe88fcdbf9b3.pdf 947e1bb7aa5bd60bc32bb307764b25a8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Boxes of Clothing should be marked "Northwestern Freedmen's Aid Commission, 86 Washington St., Chicago, Ills. The name of the place from which each box comes, should also be plainly marked upon it. Duplicate invoices of contents should be made - one copy to be placed in the box, and the other to be sent by mail to "Rev. J. R. Shipherd, Cor. Sec., P. O. Box 4,617, Chicago, Ill." All moneys should be sent to the Treasurer, and all correspondence not pertaining to the Treasury, should be addressed to the Corresponding Secretary as above. Northwestern Freedmen's Aid Commission, Rooms, 86 Washington Street, Chicago, Oct 14th 1864. Hon. J. M. Wilson, President. Rev. J. R. Shipherd, Corresponding Sec'y. John V. Farwell, Treasurer. To His Excellency Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ill My dear Sir, Mrs I. S. Griffing has placed in my hands the enclosed document, which she has perhaps already submitted to your criticism, at the suggestion of the President and with the approval of the Secretary of War, as I learn, she requests that your Excellency should put forth in some appropriate form an appeal to the people of this State, to give attention to the condition of the National Freedmen, and to concert with the least convienent delay efficient measures for thier relief. Prominent among these measures it is thought should be organizations for the distribution of the women and children. <hr /> 2 among the loyal citizens of the Northern States where they may earn for themselves a comfortable support while their husbands and fathers are fighting the national battles. In a personal interview with the President a few weeks since, he expressed to me in the strongest terms his settled conviction that no single measure could be adopted by the people of the Northern States which would go so far to dishearten the rebels in arms, since in no other way could we so distinctly assure them of our unfaltering purpose to make a perpetual end of their peculiar domestic relations. I have been requested to give assurance to the Governors of the Northwestern States, to each of whom a packet of similar contents is sent, that this commission will afford its hearty support to <hr /> 3 States, to each of whom a packet of similar contents is sent, that this Commission will afford its hearty support to the measure above named, if the Executive recommendation shall first be secured. This assurance I have not hesitation in giving. We are organized for the aid of the Nation in the aid of the National Freedmen, and will unhesitatingly lend our help to any feasible plan which may be devised for the attainment of our general purpose. We shall, however, await the Executive official & direct information of which we beg you to transmit at your pleasure. I have the honor to be Sir Very respectfully Your obedient Servant. Jacob R Shipherd Cor Sec <hr /> Nearly two years have passed since the Proclamation of Emancipation was issued in this country. The events of the war during that time, and the present position of the Rebels in arms against the Government prove the measure to have been just and necessary, and it is the inevitable conclusion of the President the Soldier and the Loyal citizen both North and South that the suppression of Rebellion and the Emancipation of Slaves must go hand in hand till Union liberty and peace are finally restored. As the result of Emancipation the Freedmen are thrown upon society in a comparatively helpless condition, losing in their release from Slavery the protection and the provision that ownership in them as slaves secured, such as shelter food and clothing sufficient to keep them in good working condition. It is decided that Troops from the Colored race, in this country, are indispensible in the Army at the present time. Most of the able Bodied men from among the Freedmen are already in the service and it is not unlikely that all will be required in the conclusion of this great struggle for National life want and a Free Government. The general Government has thus far through Military agents given protection and furnished such provision as it could, to all Freedmen coming within our lines. The Freedmens Relief Associations and the various missionary societies have aided the Government in providing for the immediate necessities, and the general welfare of these people <hr /> throughout the Rebellious Districts. The Victories of Atlanta and Mobile and the probably continued successes of our army in Georgia and Alabama unlock a great Slaveholding District and throw upon the Government for protection half a million more of the Freedmen. At this crisis of the War, it must be seen that the responsibility of the Government to the Army is very great, and its duties almost inconceivable to the common mind. The Men must be obtained and the Soldiers paid to prosecute this war untill Rebellion is put down and Government and freedom are established. It is likewise true that the Freedmen have just and urgent claims upon the Government, for temporary relief and security during their transition form Slavery to free society - and to provide such relief and security the most generous and vigorous cooperation of the States and the Charitable and Philanthropic association will be required during the War. I therefore recommend that as early as practical the State of ________ offer an Assylum during the war or without limit and give Employment to as many Freedmen as the deficiency in laborers the abundance of provisions the condition of the Treasury and the guarantee of the Freedmen's Relief Commissions and voluntary contributions in the State shall warrent. And I do this from the necessity of the case arising from the pressure of the War upon the Government the unorganized condition of free labor in the South, and the <hr /> consequent lack of an abundance of provision to feed both the Army and the Freedmen in the Southern Country. And I would further recommend that the State Legislature make such appropriations for this purpose of cooperating with the general Government as shall be necessary to provide for them temporary homes and rations and also that an Agent be appointed whose salary shall be fixed by the Legislature and paid from the State Treasury to canvass the State and in compliance with the condition named in the previous section, and the general temper of the inhabitants relative to this subject - report to the authority in Washington having charge of this matter that the State of ________ will guarantee security and employment to a stated number of Freedmen for a stated time or otherwise -- if in this way we may give relief to the suffering among them, and in a small degree assume a part of the burden of the general Government. I would also recommend and encourage the Organization of County and Township Societies similar in detail to the Soldiers Aid Societies - and Auxiliary to the State Commission to raise money and furnish supplies of clothing, bedding, and household utensils, not only for the few Government may think proper to send to this State, but likewise for the masses that must remain in their present Localities. I would likewise call upon the Churches in the State of ________ to organize in each Church a Freedmens Relief Society corresponding in its aim to the Christian Commission <hr /> and auxiliary to the State or to some commission appointed for the purpose ________ for the Relief of Physical suffering and to attend to the higher interests of the Freedmen by the establishment of schools and Churches with a view to promote social order, civilization education and religion among them. If it is a crime for the Heathen Mother to throw her babe into the jaws of the devouring Crocodile - what judgements may be in store for this Christian Nation who take from the womb of Chattle Slavery a Race of Immortal Beings and throw them raw and bleeding into the jaws of starvation and the devouring blasts of winter. With a vigorous and cheerful cooperation of the whole people of the Loyal States the burden will be light upon all. The general Government will be sustained - justice to the Freedmen and a safe policy to the Administration secured - and the righteousness that exaltheth a Nation - will in the eyes of the civilized world, and before the wise Ruler of the Universe bring us an exceeding great reward. <hr /> Rev. J. R. Shipherd. Cor. Sec. of the N. W. Freedmen's Aid Commission Chicago Oct 14th 1864 Encloses a paper prepared & placed in his hands by Mrs Griffing. Examined and approved by the Prest. & Secty of War, and on which he wants the Govr's opinion & criticism, similar ones are sent to Govr's of each loyal state In a personal interview with the Prest. he was assured by him that in no other way can we discourage the rebels more than by the measures set forth in the enclosed, viz by assuring them of our unfaltering purpose of making a (over) perpetual end of their peculiar domestic relations. He assures the Governors that their commission will give hearty support to the measures set forth by Mrs Griffing - if Executive recommendation can first be assured. The object of the paper is the relief by the State - and its cooperation with the General Government for the relief of the Freedmen & their families. 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 08 (October 11-18, 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 8 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. R. Shipherd to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509680 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. Boxes of Clothing should be marked "Northwestern Freedmen's Aid Commission, 86 Washington St., Chicago, Ills. The name of the place from which each box comes, should also be plainly marked upon it. Duplicate invoices of contents should be made - one copy to be placed in the box, and the other to be sent by mail to "Rev. J. R. Shipherd, Cor. Sec., P. O. Box 4,617, Chicago, Ill." All moneys should be sent to the Treasurer, and all correspondence not pertaining to the Treasury, should be addressed to the Corresponding Secretary as above. Northwestern Freedmen's Aid Commission, Rooms, 86 Washington Street, Chicago, Oct 14th 1864. Hon. J. M. Wilson, President. Rev. J. R. Shipherd, Corresponding Sec'y. John V. Farwell, Treasurer. To His Excellency Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ill My dear Sir, Mrs I. S. Griffing has placed in my hands the enclosed document, which she has perhaps already submitted to your criticism, at the suggestion of the President and with the approval of the Secretary of War, as I learn, she requests that your Excellency should put forth in some appropriate form an appeal to the people of this State, to give attention to the condition of the National Freedmen, and to concert with the least convienent delay efficient measures for thier relief. Prominent among these measures it is thought should be organizations for the distribution of the women and children. <hr /> 2 among the loyal citizens of the Northern States where they may earn for themselves a comfortable support while their husbands and fathers are fighting the national battles. In a personal interview with the President a few weeks since, he expressed to me in the strongest terms his settled conviction that no single measure could be adopted by the people of the Northern States which would go so far to dishearten the rebels in arms, since in no other way could we so distinctly assure them of our unfaltering purpose to make a perpetual end of their peculiar domestic relations. I have been requested to give assurance to the Governors of the Northwestern States, to each of whom a packet of similar contents is sent, that this commission will afford its hearty support to <hr /> 3 States, to each of whom a packet of similar contents is sent, that this Commission will afford its hearty support to the measure above named, if the Executive recommendation shall first be secured. This assurance I have not hesitation in giving. We are organized for the aid of the Nation in the aid of the National Freedmen, and will unhesitatingly lend our help to any feasible plan which may be devised for the attainment of our general purpose. We shall, however, await the Executive official & direct information of which we beg you to transmit at your pleasure. I have the honor to be Sir Very respectfully Your obedient Servant. Jacob R Shipherd Cor Sec <hr /> Nearly two years have passed since the Proclamation of Emancipation was issued in this country. The events of the war during that time, and the present position of the Rebels in arms against the Government prove the measure to have been just and necessary, and it is the inevitable conclusion of the President the Soldier and the Loyal citizen both North and South that the suppression of Rebellion and the Emancipation of Slaves must go hand in hand till Union liberty and peace are finally restored. As the result of Emancipation the Freedmen are thrown upon society in a comparatively helpless condition, losing in their release from Slavery the protection and the provision that ownership in them as slaves secured, such as shelter food and clothing sufficient to keep them in good working condition. It is decided that Troops from the Colored race, in this country, are indispensible in the Army at the present time. Most of the able Bodied men from among the Freedmen are already in the service and it is not unlikely that all will be required in the conclusion of this great struggle for National life want and a Free Government. The general Government has thus far through Military agents given protection and furnished such provision as it could, to all Freedmen coming within our lines. The Freedmens Relief Associations and the various missionary societies have aided the Government in providing for the immediate necessities, and the general welfare of these people <hr /> throughout the Rebellious Districts. The Victories of Atlanta and Mobile and the probably continued successes of our army in Georgia and Alabama unlock a great Slaveholding District and throw upon the Government for protection half a million more of the Freedmen. At this crisis of the War, it must be seen that the responsibility of the Government to the Army is very great, and its duties almost inconceivable to the common mind. The Men must be obtained and the Soldiers paid to prosecute this war untill Rebellion is put down and Government and freedom are established. It is likewise true that the Freedmen have just and urgent claims upon the Government, for temporary relief and security during their transition form Slavery to free society - and to provide such relief and security the most generous and vigorous cooperation of the States and the Charitable and Philanthropic association will be required during the War. I therefore recommend that as early as practical the State of ________ offer an Assylum during the war or without limit and give Employment to as many Freedmen as the deficiency in laborers the abundance of provisions the condition of the Treasury and the guarantee of the Freedmen's Relief Commissions and voluntary contributions in the State shall warrent. And I do this from the necessity of the case arising from the pressure of the War upon the Government the unorganized condition of free labor in the South, and the <hr /> consequent lack of an abundance of provision to feed both the Army and the Freedmen in the Southern Country. And I would further recommend that the State Legislature make such appropriations for this purpose of cooperating with the general Government as shall be necessary to provide for them temporary homes and rations and also that an Agent be appointed whose salary shall be fixed by the Legislature and paid from the State Treasury to canvass the State and in compliance with the condition named in the previous section, and the general temper of the inhabitants relative to this subject - report to the authority in Washington having charge of this matter that the State of ________ will guarantee security and employment to a stated number of Freedmen for a stated time or otherwise -- if in this way we may give relief to the suffering among them, and in a small degree assume a part of the burden of the general Government. I would also recommend and encourage the Organization of County and Township Societies similar in detail to the Soldiers Aid Societies - and Auxiliary to the State Commission to raise money and furnish supplies of clothing, bedding, and household utensils, not only for the few Government may think proper to send to this State, but likewise for the masses that must remain in their present Localities. I would likewise call upon the Churches in the State of ________ to organize in each Church a Freedmens Relief Society corresponding in its aim to the Christian Commission <hr /> and auxiliary to the State or to some commission appointed for the purpose ________ for the Relief of Physical suffering and to attend to the higher interests of the Freedmen by the establishment of schools and Churches with a view to promote social order, civilization education and religion among them. If it is a crime for the Heathen Mother to throw her babe into the jaws of the devouring Crocodile - what judgements may be in store for this Christian Nation who take from the womb of Chattle Slavery a Race of Immortal Beings and throw them raw and bleeding into the jaws of starvation and the devouring blasts of winter. With a vigorous and cheerful cooperation of the whole people of the Loyal States the burden will be light upon all. The general Government will be sustained - justice to the Freedmen and a safe policy to the Administration secured - and the righteousness that exaltheth a Nation - will in the eyes of the civilized world, and before the wise Ruler of the Universe bring us an exceeding great reward. <hr /> Rev. J. R. Shipherd. Cor. Sec. of the N. W. Freedmen's Aid Commission Chicago Oct 14th 1864 Encloses a paper prepared & placed in his hands by Mrs Griffing. Examined and approved by the Prest. & Secty of War, and on which he wants the Govr's opinion & criticism, similar ones are sent to Govr's of each loyal state In a personal interview with the Prest. he was assured by him that in no other way can we discourage the rebels more than by the measures set forth in the enclosed, viz by assuring them of our unfaltering purpose of making a (over) perpetual end of their peculiar domestic relations. He assures the Governors that their commission will give hearty support to the measures set forth by Mrs Griffing - if Executive recommendation can first be assured. The object of the paper is the relief by the State - and its cooperation with the General Government for the relief of the Freedmen & their families. 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/911ef7f874c699995304cf94aa775361.pdf 5c7a5a9b0af92a61e618cd66b0e8e9a7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hare de Grace June 25/61 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir Your esteemed favor came duly to hand. I deeply regret that I have lived so long a Bachelor that I cannot avail myself of the chance you have given to procure an appointment at West Point for a Son, Alas? I am even now too single handed to have such an article. I am greatly mortified that I did not better explain myself, and in consequence have to trouble you again. The appointment I wish to procure at West Point is for a nephew (S W Pennypacker) who now resides with his Grandfather in Montgomery County Pa, and it is that district which has been filled by the congressman representing it. I think the President would not be justified in giving appointments to applicants of this State, too manny of her well fed sons, have shown a <hr /> shown a want of gratitude and patriotism. The Union sentiments can be kept stronger in Maryland by keeping a strong force of Government troops within her borders I think the camps in New York and Pa, those far from the line should be abandoned and the troops brot into this State. I have great fears that our Legislature, after heaping all kinds of insult on Gen Hicks will and, if in their power by committing us in some way to Secession, and unfortunately we have no Gen Lyon or Col Blair to make head against such an outrage. The Union men of this place have strong faith in the Government being able to put down rebellion, and in hopes that it will be speedily done, I remain respectively Yours Truly J. R. Whitaker <hr /> J. R. Whittaker Asking appointment of Nephew as Cadet at W. Point. Letter sent July 23. 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 3, Folder 01 (June 21-25, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Whitaker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500479 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. Hare de Grace June 25/61 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir Your esteemed favor came duly to hand. I deeply regret that I have lived so long a Bachelor that I cannot avail myself of the chance you have given to procure an appointment at West Point for a Son, Alas? I am even now too single handed to have such an article. I am greatly mortified that I did not better explain myself, and in consequence have to trouble you again. The appointment I wish to procure at West Point is for a nephew (S W Pennypacker) who now resides with his Grandfather in Montgomery County Pa, and it is that district which has been filled by the congressman representing it. I think the President would not be justified in giving appointments to applicants of this State, too manny of her well fed sons, have shown a <hr /> shown a want of gratitude and patriotism. The Union sentiments can be kept stronger in Maryland by keeping a strong force of Government troops within her borders I think the camps in New York and Pa, those far from the line should be abandoned and the troops brot into this State. I have great fears that our Legislature, after heaping all kinds of insult on Gen Hicks will and, if in their power by committing us in some way to Secession, and unfortunately we have no Gen Lyon or Col Blair to make head against such an outrage. The Union men of this place have strong faith in the Government being able to put down rebellion, and in hopes that it will be speedily done, I remain respectively Yours Truly J. R. Whitaker <hr /> J. R. Whittaker Asking appointment of Nephew as Cadet at W. Point. Letter sent July 23. 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/43ab6ae31f45c36eccee321d83e31246.pdf 78fbecdffae67ca99fe8aca8c7ea72d3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 5, Folder 01 (December 2-10, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Willits to Allen C. Fuller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-12-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501053 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/796118f5623685fc027d81940364697b.pdf 3f72168360b8243219d270b238fdf3c1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of New York, OFFICE OF THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY. Albany, Septr 6 1861. To his Excellency the Governor of the State of Illinois In pursuance of an act of the Legislature of this State, I send to your address 2 copies Laws of N. Y. 1861: New York Reports Vol. 22 Regents Rep. 1861 (on Academies): do on Library 1861 ditto on Cabinet 1860 & 1861. for the use of the State of Illinois the receipt of which please acknowledge. Respectfully yours, J. B. Woolworth, Secretary of the Regents of the University, Albany, N. Y. <hr /> Advice of Documents sent from N.Y. University J. B. Woodworth Librarian 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 3, Folder 09 (September 6-10, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. R. Woodworth to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of New York, OFFICE OF THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY. Albany, Septr 6 1861. To his Excellency the Governor of the State of Illinois In pursuance of an act of the Legislature of this State, I send to your address 2 copies Laws of N. Y. 1861: New York Reports Vol. 22 Regents Rep. 1861 (on Academies): do on Library 1861 ditto on Cabinet 1860 & 1861. for the use of the State of Illinois the receipt of which please acknowledge. Respectfully yours, J. B. Woolworth, Secretary of the Regents of the University, Albany, N. Y. <hr /> Advice of Documents sent from N.Y. University J. B. Woodworth Librarian 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/590ddcce1a1b5143aff488a6e7428eaa.pdf e489176e68c7d906a4907eb8f39b7986 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 6, Folder 05 (July 10-14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Reece Emrie to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502820 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e02915838483fe4e83da22c377e83a39.pdf 4f47e48f40542f46d0cc1b6410bca6fd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mound City. Ill. Nov 13 1863 Hon Richard Yates Governor of Ill. Dear Sir: I noticed today a petition in Circulation addressed to your excellency, asking the appointment of a Mr. Hunt. A Notary Public for Mound City. Said Hunt is a young "Copperhead" from Kentucky, not three months in the State. His father, now here, was some months in Fort Lafayette, in consequence of his demonstrations of disloyalty, while a resident of Maysville, Ky. Our city, polled a Union vote of 3 to 1 against the Copperheads at the recent election, and we don't want any more Copperheads appointed to office in this vicinity I am very truly yours J. Reece Emrie Prst. Mound City N.L.W. <hr /> File R Emrie. J Reece. Mound City Ills. Nov 13 1863. Petition circulating for this appointment of a Mr Hunt as Not Public. Hunt is a young Copperhead from Kentucky Not three months in the State. His father now here was several months in Ft. Lafayette for disloyalty. Mound City polled a Union majority and they don't want any Copperheads in office &c/ E O November 21' 63 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 14, Folder 01 (November 11-20, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Reece Ernie to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-11-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507146 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. Mound City. Ill. Nov 13 1863 Hon Richard Yates Governor of Ill. Dear Sir: I noticed today a petition in Circulation addressed to your excellency, asking the appointment of a Mr. Hunt. A Notary Public for Mound City. Said Hunt is a young "Copperhead" from Kentucky, not three months in the State. His father, now here, was some months in Fort Lafayette, in consequence of his demonstrations of disloyalty, while a resident of Maysville, Ky. Our city, polled a Union vote of 3 to 1 against the Copperheads at the recent election, and we don't want any more Copperheads appointed to office in this vicinity I am very truly yours J. Reece Emrie Prst. Mound City N.L.W. <hr /> File R Emrie. J Reece. Mound City Ills. Nov 13 1863. Petition circulating for this appointment of a Mr Hunt as Not Public. Hunt is a young Copperhead from Kentucky Not three months in the State. His father now here was several months in Ft. Lafayette for disloyalty. Mound City polled a Union majority and they don't want any Copperheads in office &c/ E O November 21' 63 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/44b6500d83ff4e9a1cac8cc73c95c973.pdf bce0cc16839d4c1e564d07b23ba2a486 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Charleston Coals County Ills. November 12th, 64 To His Excellence the Governor of the State of Illinois the Honorable Richard Yates,, your Exc. At this Date I take the Liberty of informing your Ex. that on the 12st inst I had a conversation with A. [Penthura?] who informed me that he knew where John O Hair the Preacher of the eight of March last is at this time, Sir if that your Excellence Desire him to be brought to this town. As he is in the Camadas. And I am also A Native of that Place then I will warrent to bring him hear if that it is at time required, I would State to your Ex. that I am Ready to go to Springfield At any time And at any order. that your Ex. may require. Hoping to Hear from your Exc. I Remain the Humble Servt of your Ex. William M. Leshe Atty at. Law <hr /> Teshe Wm M. Atty Charleston Nov 14th 64 Informs Govr that he knows where Jno O'Hair the Raider there of the 8th March inst is - and if he can get authority to go after him he will insure to bring him back. Ref. to Col Oakes File Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 02 (November 11-20, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Remain to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513634 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 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c6066c3341414505f325009a6ec12acc.pdf 52003656c6620c4c85ddb8bf5eb70dd3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 13, Folder 07 (October 11-19, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Richmond to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503984 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d26d784b5fc91b1f0a15adb6d973c1d6.jpg d3738ab9dc337fda07b9bc4eaf3e7d86 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 McCormick Theological Seminary Collection Subject The topic of the resource McCormick Theological Seminary McCormick Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church Religion--Study and Teaching Religion--Study and Teaching (Higher) Religious facilities Seminarians Theological seminaries Presbyterian theological seminaries College teachers Presbyterians College buildings McCormick, Cyrus Hall, 1809-1884 McCormick, Nettie Fowler, 1855-1923 Description An account of the resource The first classes at the McCormick Theological Seminary took place in a log cabin in Indiana in 1829. During the Civil War the school relocated to Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. In 1859 Chicago entrepreneur and Presbyterian layman Cyrus H. McCormick and his wife, Nettie Fowler McCormick, became the seminary's major financial patrons. The relationship between the McCormick family and the school remained well into the twentieth century. Shortly after McCormick’s death in 1884, the school was renamed McCormick Theological Seminary. Several campus buildings are named for McCormick family members including McCormick Hall, Fowler Hall, and Virginia Library. After Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination in 1968, seminary faculty and students were active in the civil rights movement and provided assistance to displaced and injured participants. The seminary relocated to Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood in 1975. The photographs in this collection include portraits of the McCormick Theological Seminary Class of 1896, school professors, and campus buildings. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data studio portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 17 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 403126 McCormick Theological Seminary Class of '96 Photo Album Title A name given to the resource J. Ross Stevenson Description An account of the resource Reverend J. Ross Stevenson, A.M., Adjunct Professor of Ecclesiastical History, sits for a portrait. Subject The topic of the resource Stevenson, J. Ross (Joseph Ross), 1866-1939 College teachers Clergy Presbyterians McCormick Theological Seminary McCormick Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church Religion--Study and teaching Religion--Study and teaching (Higher) Christianity and other religions--Study and teaching Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gehrig Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1896 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0f53cbbcdc6d1ff476bdff5690a2f432.pdf 2dcc32a5b4b2408dd52185b6da15e1cd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cape Girardeau Mo Nov 28th 1861 Hon J K Duboise Dr Sir – I trust that I shall be considered neither impertinent nor insane in writing to you. I am like “all the world and the rest of mankind” soldiering. I am in a Mo. Regt. the 11th Col. Plummer and have now been in the service several months. and while I did not join the army for place, position, or for the purpose of pecuniary gain, I am nevertheless frank to confess, that I have some aspirations, to <hr /> occupy a higher position than the one I now fill (3rd Sergeant). My experience in military matters has been pretty considerable. I have had some fine opportunities, to improve my mind in this channel, which I trust have not been altogether neglected. I served in the Mexican war – was in a regular rgt – 7th Inft. and had a good schooling under the best of officers, and during the past few months have (of course) devoted my entire time in that channel. I wish to get into an Illinois Regt. and can get a transfer if I can thereby <hr /> better my condition. Can you do any thing for me? Perhaps Gov. Yates would do something. Will you write to me. Address Care of Capt. Hollister Com E 11th Regt Mo. Vols. Yours J.D. Bail. <hr /> J.D. Bail [illegible] Bail Wants promotion ansd Dec 23 M Copy (A) as far as applicable Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 4, Folder 09 (November 21-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. S. Bail to Jesse K. Dubois Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502510 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. Cape Girardeau Mo Nov 28th 1861 Hon J K Duboise Dr Sir – I trust that I shall be considered neither impertinent nor insane in writing to you. I am like “all the world and the rest of mankind” soldiering. I am in a Mo. Regt. the 11th Col. Plummer and have now been in the service several months. and while I did not join the army for place, position, or for the purpose of pecuniary gain, I am nevertheless frank to confess, that I have some aspirations, to <hr /> occupy a higher position than the one I now fill (3rd Sergeant). My experience in military matters has been pretty considerable. I have had some fine opportunities, to improve my mind in this channel, which I trust have not been altogether neglected. I served in the Mexican war – was in a regular rgt – 7th Inft. and had a good schooling under the best of officers, and during the past few months have (of course) devoted my entire time in that channel. I wish to get into an Illinois Regt. and can get a transfer if I can thereby <hr /> better my condition. Can you do any thing for me? Perhaps Gov. Yates would do something. Will you write to me. Address Care of Capt. Hollister Com E 11th Regt Mo. Vols. Yours J.D. Bail. <hr /> J.D. Bail [illegible] Bail Wants promotion ansd Dec 23 M Copy (A) as far as applicable 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/0b419f8c08e97c7c21100a0eb1262d03.pdf c96f77eebb28c9c5cfb3fbc199f9271b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington Dec. 27, 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Sir My Son Lieut L. G. Bangs enlisted as a private on the 18th of April 1861 in what was afterwards the 19th Ill Vol. He was promoted on the 27th of Aug. 1862 to 1st Lieut and Adjutant, was wounded slightly at Chickamauga, and severely at Missionary Ridge, has had his right leg amputated above the knee, and I am now trying to get him into the Invalid Corps, and shall succeed. My object in writing is to know if you can possibly promote him to a Captaincy. His Superior officers will tell you that he is deserving, and will go into the I.C. with the same rank which he holds in <hr /> the Vol. Service. He will be immediately transferred, and consequently will not long stand in the way of others equally deserving, and should you grant us this favor you will lay us under lasting obligations. The Hon I.F. Farnsworth " Judge Norton " I.N. Arnold, have kindly permitted me to refer to them and will if necessary write you on the subject. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Sevt. J. S. Bangs <hr /> Bangs J S Washington Dec 12 63. His son is Leut in the 19th has had his leg amputated - will be transferred to Invalid Corps - Wishes to know if Governor can promote him to a captaincy - Write him how appts are made Give a recommend for his promotion Executive Office Jany 5 64 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. S. Bangs to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507327 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington Dec. 27, 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Sir My Son Lieut L. G. Bangs enlisted as a private on the 18th of April 1861 in what was afterwards the 19th Ill Vol. He was promoted on the 27th of Aug. 1862 to 1st Lieut and Adjutant, was wounded slightly at Chickamauga, and severely at Missionary Ridge, has had his right leg amputated above the knee, and I am now trying to get him into the Invalid Corps, and shall succeed. My object in writing is to know if you can possibly promote him to a Captaincy. His Superior officers will tell you that he is deserving, and will go into the I.C. with the same rank which he holds in <hr /> the Vol. Service. He will be immediately transferred, and consequently will not long stand in the way of others equally deserving, and should you grant us this favor you will lay us under lasting obligations. The Hon I.F. Farnsworth " Judge Norton " I.N. Arnold, have kindly permitted me to refer to them and will if necessary write you on the subject. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Sevt. J. S. Bangs <hr /> Bangs J S Washington Dec 12 63. His son is Leut in the 19th has had his leg amputated - will be transferred to Invalid Corps - Wishes to know if Governor can promote him to a captaincy - Write him how appts are made Give a recommend for his promotion Executive Office Jany 5 64 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/93a71755ecaa7e135b0bb35f46b54fa2.pdf ca6a1a464a26e1cd773cf1c661ce7f5f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 6, Folder 09 (July 23-24, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. S. Boardman and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502986 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing