319 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b09d93fad3a8b203610121f85e338f01.pdf 1db903de38bc8d990c3e8f61f9fc22b0 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. W. Kirchell to Allen C. Fuller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-12-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501062 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/eec6b997374b2d5141ec2dcb56a77534.pdf 7c7b17e898e460b66cfa765875b4b6b9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hillsboro Ills Aug 13/64 To his Excellency Richd Yates, Governor Dear Sir, One of our most esteemed citizens, Capt Paul Walter, of this County, having had occasion lately to visit your city, and to call upon you, in reference to matters pertaining to the good of this section of the State, we leanr with surprise that his loyalty has been assailed there since his departure, by some person to us unknown. We earnestly desire to counteract any evil results which might arise from so unfounded and glaring a mis-representation. If there are any loyal men in this County, the Captain is surely one, and the Equal of any of us, and all confidence that may be reposed in him will not be mis-placed. We do this not only in justice to <hr /> Capt Walter, but for our common benefit Very Respectfully Yours Truly J. W. Kitchell I will add that Capt. Walter has a company of men, about 80 strong whose loyalty is undoubted and have been our principal reliance here in case of any outbreak. The Capt having his men so arranged to bring them together at short notice. Respectfully J.T. Eccles <hr /> J. W. Kitchel Hillsboro Ill Aug 13th 1864 Persons who assail Capt Paul Walters loyalty are doing him great injustice, furthermore that he is deserving of much confidence and is the principal reliance in case of an outbreak in the county. The Capt has his men so arranged, that they can readily be brought together. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 17, Folder 07 (August 13-15, 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. W. Kitchell and J. T. Eccles to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509170 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. Hillsboro Ills Aug 13/64 To his Excellency Richd Yates, Governor Dear Sir, One of our most esteemed citizens, Capt Paul Walter, of this County, having had occasion lately to visit your city, and to call upon you, in reference to matters pertaining to the good of this section of the State, we leanr with surprise that his loyalty has been assailed there since his departure, by some person to us unknown. We earnestly desire to counteract any evil results which might arise from so unfounded and glaring a mis-representation. If there are any loyal men in this County, the Captain is surely one, and the Equal of any of us, and all confidence that may be reposed in him will not be mis-placed. We do this not only in justice to <hr /> Capt Walter, but for our common benefit Very Respectfully Yours Truly J. W. Kitchell I will add that Capt. Walter has a company of men, about 80 strong whose loyalty is undoubted and have been our principal reliance here in case of any outbreak. The Capt having his men so arranged to bring them together at short notice. Respectfully J.T. Eccles <hr /> J. W. Kitchel Hillsboro Ill Aug 13th 1864 Persons who assail Capt Paul Walters loyalty are doing him great injustice, furthermore that he is deserving of much confidence and is the principal reliance in case of an outbreak in the county. The Capt has his men so arranged, that they can readily be brought together. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/71d0b468c64df3f428fc1289447f6f6a.pdf 56dcc95113a1fe7372034e24755959ee Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hillsboro Ills Aug. 24. 1864 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir Your letter bearing date Aug 15 soliciting my influence in filling up the new Regiment of Infantry called for by your Proclamation of Aug 13./64 was received only two days ago. Although knowing the temper of our people (i.e. the friends of the Government) to be in favor of the draft as a method of raising troops hereafter, I did not feel at liberty to slight the appeal thus made. I have accordingly taken such steps towards the desired end as was considered best and the subject is now being thoroughly agitated in our County. I have called a mass Meeting for Saturday next when I hope to be able to speak positively as to the result. Although it is no small sacrifice or inconvenience for me to leave home at this time. yet I offer to do so if a de <hr /> cent number will go along. If I succeed in raising a company or part of a company I will inform you by dispatch that you may reply if accepted and furnish transportation direct for Camp Butler. If raised however, it will only be by the hardest efforts. Respectfully Yours J.W. Kitchell <hr /> J.W. Kitchell Hillsboro Aug 24th 1864 Says that he will do his best to raise a company or part of one but it will require great effort as the Union men want the draft to come to facilitate recruiting hereafter. Verbal answer to Kitchell File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. W. Kitchell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509346 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. Hillsboro Ills Aug. 24. 1864 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir Your letter bearing date Aug 15 soliciting my influence in filling up the new Regiment of Infantry called for by your Proclamation of Aug 13./64 was received only two days ago. Although knowing the temper of our people (i.e. the friends of the Government) to be in favor of the draft as a method of raising troops hereafter, I did not feel at liberty to slight the appeal thus made. I have accordingly taken such steps towards the desired end as was considered best and the subject is now being thoroughly agitated in our County. I have called a mass Meeting for Saturday next when I hope to be able to speak positively as to the result. Although it is no small sacrifice or inconvenience for me to leave home at this time. yet I offer to do so if a de <hr /> cent number will go along. If I succeed in raising a company or part of a company I will inform you by dispatch that you may reply if accepted and furnish transportation direct for Camp Butler. If raised however, it will only be by the hardest efforts. Respectfully Yours J.W. Kitchell <hr /> J.W. Kitchell Hillsboro Aug 24th 1864 Says that he will do his best to raise a company or part of one but it will require great effort as the Union men want the draft to come to facilitate recruiting hereafter. Verbal answer to Kitchell File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0d1fa68e077a244c79e6f3d80cc862a3.pdf e946b0675e067935d1ffe9a3dc123413 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 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. W. Matthias to Fuller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502519 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/1941d9737460982fb047b3b5ab2f8764.pdf 2630e7d5206dd65f55d09e3f2942d480 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lena Ills Augt 23d 1864 Hon Rich Yates Respected Sir Yours of 19th is just received with muster rolls & Election returns. What amount of Security is needed, and are the men to be used anywhere in the State, if So we could not get up a Company. We can get them up for Home Guards And in case of urgent necessity they could be used as Volunteers doubtless Anywhere in the states for a very Short time As All the Available union men are in the Army. And I have just been making out a list of Voters for the Central Committee And find that we have only 42 Union Votes in the Majority in this town Please to answer So Soon as Friday As our organization meets on Saturday evening Yours with much Respt J W McEathron <hr /> Mc Eathron J.W. Lena. Aug 24th 1864 States that the muster rolls & election Returns have been received---that they can raise a compy for "Home Guards" but not subject to duty anywhere in the State. Write him Militia will not be called out of state Aug 25, 1864 Ansd H Answered Aug 29th P. 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 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. W. McEathron to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509324 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lena Ills Augt 23d 1864 Hon Rich Yates Respected Sir Yours of 19th is just received with muster rolls & Election returns. What amount of Security is needed, and are the men to be used anywhere in the State, if So we could not get up a Company. We can get them up for Home Guards And in case of urgent necessity they could be used as Volunteers doubtless Anywhere in the states for a very Short time As All the Available union men are in the Army. And I have just been making out a list of Voters for the Central Committee And find that we have only 42 Union Votes in the Majority in this town Please to answer So Soon as Friday As our organization meets on Saturday evening Yours with much Respt J W McEathron <hr /> Mc Eathron J.W. Lena. Aug 24th 1864 States that the muster rolls & election Returns have been received---that they can raise a compy for "Home Guards" but not subject to duty anywhere in the State. Write him Militia will not be called out of state Aug 25, 1864 Ansd H Answered Aug 29th P. 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/bbce0266622ade56c2c64e762c19b900.pdf 02b68662d3b189d6f98d6cb22afa9da9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois June 4th 1861 To his Honor Gov Yates, Dear Sir, We have in this Town Two open and avowed Secessionists - they use language when speaking of the Government that ought not to be Tolerated in any Loyal Community. They come out and say to use their own Language, "The Patriots of the South were Right in firing on the US Flag at Charleston" and "we are glad they took Ft Sumpter - The Union Men who have Responded to the Governor's Call and are drilling are a set of D----d Torys and ought to be hung", and again in speaking of the Lamented and gallant Elsworth "it served him Right he met his just deserts, the man that shot him proved himself a Hero and is worthy of all praise", We have formed a Military Company here under the Militia Act of April - it is composed of our Best Citizens and we have to come in for our share of their venom - taking these facts in connection with the fact that some persons here have been in direct communication with the Rebel & Traitor Davis and others of like stamp south we can not tolerate in this community - The letters for the Rebels are mailed nights - I am Post Master, and I find these Letters in the Box in the morning and you may rest assured that I have not mailed the letters as they are addressed, but have sent them direct to the Post Master Genl at Washington On Saturday last my Company met for Drill and these Facts were laid before them. They chose a committee of Five to wait upon these men and demand an explanation, the only answer that we get is "Crack your whips and go ahead" we shall say what we please and will Fight for Free Speech - Now Dr Sir what I want is this - My Company <hr /> meet again on Saturday next and when the committee report I fear that I cannot Restrain the men, we do not wish to Resort to Mob Law but such a feeling of Indignation cannot be quelled - at the last meeting when their remarks in Relation to the Noble Ellsworth were Eeported it was with difficulty that the men could be calmed - will you please advise me what is the best course to pursue in Regard to the Men, Cant you send us authority to arrest them and send them to you at Springfield, if the Treasonable Expressions Cannot be surpressed without - please ans so that I may have your letter to lay before the Company on Saturday and we will govern ourselves accordingly (Franklin and Addison J. Drew are the men spoken of) this letter is written in Haste and you will please Excuse all errors - Yours Truly J.W. Merrill Capt Neponset Union Guard - Please ans per Ret Mail if possible <hr /> Capt J. W. Merrill about Secessionists in Bereau County 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 6, Folder 02 (June 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 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. W. Merrill to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-06-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502633 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. Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois June 4th 1861 To his Honor Gov Yates, Dear Sir, We have in this Town Two open and avowed Secessionists - they use language when speaking of the Government that ought not to be Tolerated in any Loyal Community. They come out and say to use their own Language, "The Patriots of the South were Right in firing on the US Flag at Charleston" and "we are glad they took Ft Sumpter - The Union Men who have Responded to the Governor's Call and are drilling are a set of D----d Torys and ought to be hung", and again in speaking of the Lamented and gallant Elsworth "it served him Right he met his just deserts, the man that shot him proved himself a Hero and is worthy of all praise", We have formed a Military Company here under the Militia Act of April - it is composed of our Best Citizens and we have to come in for our share of their venom - taking these facts in connection with the fact that some persons here have been in direct communication with the Rebel & Traitor Davis and others of like stamp south we can not tolerate in this community - The letters for the Rebels are mailed nights - I am Post Master, and I find these Letters in the Box in the morning and you may rest assured that I have not mailed the letters as they are addressed, but have sent them direct to the Post Master Genl at Washington On Saturday last my Company met for Drill and these Facts were laid before them. They chose a committee of Five to wait upon these men and demand an explanation, the only answer that we get is "Crack your whips and go ahead" we shall say what we please and will Fight for Free Speech - Now Dr Sir what I want is this - My Company <hr /> meet again on Saturday next and when the committee report I fear that I cannot Restrain the men, we do not wish to Resort to Mob Law but such a feeling of Indignation cannot be quelled - at the last meeting when their remarks in Relation to the Noble Ellsworth were Eeported it was with difficulty that the men could be calmed - will you please advise me what is the best course to pursue in Regard to the Men, Cant you send us authority to arrest them and send them to you at Springfield, if the Treasonable Expressions Cannot be surpressed without - please ans so that I may have your letter to lay before the Company on Saturday and we will govern ourselves accordingly (Franklin and Addison J. Drew are the men spoken of) this letter is written in Haste and you will please Excuse all errors - Yours Truly J.W. Merrill Capt Neponset Union Guard - Please ans per Ret Mail if possible <hr /> Capt J. W. Merrill about Secessionists in Bereau County 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/a79fc6b15c72e3da91b04ed95162580e.pdf ddda0ebce6e3ca3eecea4f78a5e0a383 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 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. W. Moore to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503976 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/d67f1a347e8f1646fbdacd478c97699d.pdf 726678cbb55ceebaa10d945d31462f66 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 02 (August 19, 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. W. Paddock to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504085 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/a0cb5d71be45fc5e61c1fe2c9d7e26e6.pdf 3d2533018fdc6e4c4563fad1e1adcf21 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 01 (September 11-20, 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. W. Pinkerton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502079 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/1c6369ffdf4c616f7618bf3827b6d971.pdf e6d2a933175a27528c3794c3f16e9ee9 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 03 (August 3-5, 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. W. Pollock to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501797 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/903042cfeffe3c313a54ad755d7dff12.pdf e21c9761fe770a6e65a6c4349f18824c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U. S. Mustering and Disbursing Office, Springfield, Illinois. July 25, 1865. Dear Governor: My position here will not be of very long duration, and I am now beginning to look around for another and more permanent one and it would no doubt be of considerable benefit to me to have your influence in that direction. I would therefore request that if it is consistent with your inclinations, you send me a letter of Recommendation to aid me in obtaining such situation. I dont know exactly where I shall apply for it but shall endeavor to get a place, or at least a man to work for who suits me better than where I am now. Hoping to hear from you soon I am, with respects to Mrs. Gates and your family Very truly Your Obedient Serv't J. W. Porter <hr /> U. S. Mustering and Disbursing Office, Springfield, Ill. ________1865. Hall, James A., Capt. 1st U. S. Cavalry, Mustering and Disbursing Officer. <hr /> J. W. Porter July 27, 1865 Sent him the requested letter. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 08 (July 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. W. Porter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514063 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U. S. Mustering and Disbursing Office, Springfield, Illinois. July 25, 1865. Dear Governor: My position here will not be of very long duration, and I am now beginning to look around for another and more permanent one and it would no doubt be of considerable benefit to me to have your influence in that direction. I would therefore request that if it is consistent with your inclinations, you send me a letter of Recommendation to aid me in obtaining such situation. I dont know exactly where I shall apply for it but shall endeavor to get a place, or at least a man to work for who suits me better than where I am now. Hoping to hear from you soon I am, with respects to Mrs. Gates and your family Very truly Your Obedient Serv't J. W. Porter <hr /> U. S. Mustering and Disbursing Office, Springfield, Ill. ________1865. Hall, James A., Capt. 1st U. S. Cavalry, Mustering and Disbursing Officer. <hr /> J. W. Porter July 27, 1865 Sent him the requested letter. 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/dcab24ad67a4e5ca12c39f63cc8e4ece.pdf 76838e1c034cc34788fade0972c61786 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. October 21st 4. Col. W. D. Crowell Engineer in chief. Springfield Ills. Colonel: I am directed by His Excellency Govr Yates to request you to send by first train tomorrow (22nd). to K. H. Fell at Bloomington Ills. a 6 lb brass cannon with 150 Rounds ammunition, to be used at the mass meeting there on the 24th inst. Be sure and send it please as the Governor is anxious to have it done. Very Respectfully J. W. Porter ClK &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers (Letter book G, August 30, 1864 to November 23, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. W. Porter to W. D. Crowell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510832 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. October 21st 4. Col. W. D. Crowell Engineer in chief. Springfield Ills. Colonel: I am directed by His Excellency Govr Yates to request you to send by first train tomorrow (22nd). to K. H. Fell at Bloomington Ills. a 6 lb brass cannon with 150 Rounds ammunition, to be used at the mass meeting there on the 24th inst. Be sure and send it please as the Governor is anxious to have it done. Very Respectfully J. W. Porter ClK &c 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/30069f97d3cee47697643c27030e55ab.pdf 46e2d703000beabcb9cfce2254baf8c1 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. Lewistown Ills. Aug 20, 1864 Hon Richd Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir The friends of the Union in this, (Fulton) County feel the necessity of Military Organization, for any emergency which may arise out of the movement of our Enemies. They are organized and armed as we beleive to resist the Government. We write to enquire whether we could secure arms for, say, five or more companies, if we organize under the militia law, and also to ask four- advice in the matter. Yours Truly Please answer immediately, J.W. Procter. P.S. Capt Phills one of our committee wrote you some day since but we got no reply. <hr /> Procter J.W. Lewiston, Ills Aug 20/64. Wants to know if they can get arms for five or more companies. to keep down the uprising traitors whom they beleive to be armed to resist the Government. Aug. 29, 1864. Ansd H. Refer Gen. Paine P Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 17, Folder 09 (August 18-20, 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. W. Procter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509280 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/d56d93a585da4b8ea58063c8ffe49405.pdf 4419f6db51b0d75165555775fe2c5188 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lewistown Ills. Nov 4, 1864 Hon Ricd Yates Springfield Ill Dear Sir. I presume upon our acquaintence so far as to ask a favor. To be brief, the Rev W. K. Talbot (my father-in-law) chaplain in Hospital at Beaufort S. C. is over 64 years of age - seperated from his freinds - but in good health. We want to get him transferred to Hospital farther north. Will you write a line to the Adjt Genl at Washington in our behalf. So much for business. I regret to say our prospects are not very bright politically in Old Fulten. The Cops, can do far more with Col Oakes and Capt Westlake than we can. Two of our officers have been shot while enforcing the draft, and <hr /> we had hoped that the authorities would be sufficiently aroused to make an effort for he arrest of the perpetrators of the deed, and also the draft [disenters?]. But our Cops have bargained with the officers, that no soldiers shall be sent into the county untill after the election - which answers their (the cop's) purposes. Missouri refugees, draft skedadlers, and any one in fact will vote - Union men are disgusted and disheartened. This is the third time the Cops have wooled our Provost Marshal. Is there no remedy? Must the Govt - the United States Government, be defied by a set of cut throats in this County, and fear to cross the Illinois River, untill they get permission of the Copperheads of Fulton County? Is it not very humiliating to loyal men? The arrangement made was this. <hr /> The troops to come to Havana, Mason County and remain there. - if the Cops could not deliver dft notices, then the soldiers to assist, - drafted men to report on Thursday Nov 10. If they do not report at that time, then the Provost Marshal to go on in his own way. - What think you of it? Yours Truly J W Proctor <hr /> Procter J.W. Lewistown Nov 4/64 His Father in law Rev. W K Talbot, Chaplain in Hospital at Beaufort SC. is 64 years old away from friends & in poor health. Will Govr. apply to Ad Genl. to have him transfered to Northern Hospital. Ansd Nov 12th 1864 Snyder ADC [Write nicely?] to him Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 01 (November 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 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. W. Procter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513578 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. Lewistown Ills. Nov 4, 1864 Hon Ricd Yates Springfield Ill Dear Sir. I presume upon our acquaintence so far as to ask a favor. To be brief, the Rev W. K. Talbot (my father-in-law) chaplain in Hospital at Beaufort S. C. is over 64 years of age - seperated from his freinds - but in good health. We want to get him transferred to Hospital farther north. Will you write a line to the Adjt Genl at Washington in our behalf. So much for business. I regret to say our prospects are not very bright politically in Old Fulten. The Cops, can do far more with Col Oakes and Capt Westlake than we can. Two of our officers have been shot while enforcing the draft, and <hr /> we had hoped that the authorities would be sufficiently aroused to make an effort for he arrest of the perpetrators of the deed, and also the draft [disenters?]. But our Cops have bargained with the officers, that no soldiers shall be sent into the county untill after the election - which answers their (the cop's) purposes. Missouri refugees, draft skedadlers, and any one in fact will vote - Union men are disgusted and disheartened. This is the third time the Cops have wooled our Provost Marshal. Is there no remedy? Must the Govt - the United States Government, be defied by a set of cut throats in this County, and fear to cross the Illinois River, untill they get permission of the Copperheads of Fulton County? Is it not very humiliating to loyal men? The arrangement made was this. <hr /> The troops to come to Havana, Mason County and remain there. - if the Cops could not deliver dft notices, then the soldiers to assist, - drafted men to report on Thursday Nov 10. If they do not report at that time, then the Provost Marshal to go on in his own way. - What think you of it? Yours Truly J W Proctor <hr /> Procter J.W. Lewistown Nov 4/64 His Father in law Rev. W K Talbot, Chaplain in Hospital at Beaufort SC. is 64 years old away from friends & in poor health. Will Govr. apply to Ad Genl. to have him transfered to Northern Hospital. Ansd Nov 12th 1864 Snyder ADC [Write nicely?] to him Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7146a7660b0a96dd2ecc74b85a6063ff.pdf 1f4b1544f5b7ce2460e19481b8fb95d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 05 (June 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 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. W. Read to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-06-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506908 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/5e4b2f78e483438b04a102bfeeacda17.pdf c48a38319071cdd0ad9ee409b1a10d16 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 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. W. Robinson to Richard Yates 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 504036 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/96264320f43e91e9cd750c829b8d8de1.pdf e22511e2cfbfc641527a85a24e84eda1 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 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. W. Ross and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502496 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/2a04f012738a691f47dbf8f707160754.pdf f95150f26419c1a461772dd6d6a32cfe 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 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. W. Ross to William Thomas Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502469 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/39b8eff0a4e2108606233e028fc93c97.pdf 301aabcf71eb782b32c333ded700ab09 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Champaign Ill Sept 28th 1864 Governor Yates Dear Sir Mr Bailey is one of our most loyal citizens. He is truthful & every way worthy. I endorse all that he may Say in relation to his son. Pleas do what you can for his son Yours truly J. W. Scroggs W. N. Colen <hr /> Rantoul, Champaign Co. Ill. Sep 26." 1864. Dr J. W. Scroggs Dear Sir, My son Algernon Sidney Bailey, a private in Co. G. 12th Illinois Cavalry, now located at Napoleonville Ark is in a condition so critical, that I desire his transfer to a Hospital in this State, or discharged if his case merits it. Col Hasbroeck Davis - Dr Wentworth Surgeon My son was in Hospital at St Louis Mo with measles - before recovery went with Regiment to New Orleans took cold on the trip, & on the Red River Expedition under Genl Banks had the Ague & Rheumatism. He is now in Camp Hospital - is very weak - has not done camp duty since the return of the Regiment to New Orleans. He has recently had <hr /> three spasms on fits supposed by him to be Epileptic, & he is of opinion that he cannot survive the fall month in that climate. I wish to have him transferred to a Northern Hospital, that the climate may affect him favorably, & so we can visit & help him - or if his case is worthy discharged. I do not know personally, Gov Yates - neither do I know the Transfer Agent for this State, but am sure if they could read my sons letters an those if his companions, they would aid me in my request. My wish is that you state the substance of this letter to Gov. Yates, or to the Transfer Agent, & certify to my credibility - hoping through your kindness, the attention of the Governor or if the Agent may be obtained. Respectfully Yours A. H. Bailey. <hr /> Scroggs J. W. Champaign Sept 28th '64 On behalf of A.H. Bailey whose son is in Hospital at Napoleonville Ark Very sick. He wants him discharged or transfered to a northern Hospital His name - A. Sidney Bailey, Co "G" 12th Ill Cavly Ansd Oct 1st 64 and dis appd for Potter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. W. Scroggs to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509591 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Champaign Ill Sept 28th 1864 Governor Yates Dear Sir Mr Bailey is one of our most loyal citizens. He is truthful & every way worthy. I endorse all that he may Say in relation to his son. Pleas do what you can for his son Yours truly J. W. Scroggs W. N. Colen <hr /> Rantoul, Champaign Co. Ill. Sep 26." 1864. Dr J. W. Scroggs Dear Sir, My son Algernon Sidney Bailey, a private in Co. G. 12th Illinois Cavalry, now located at Napoleonville Ark is in a condition so critical, that I desire his transfer to a Hospital in this State, or discharged if his case merits it. Col Hasbroeck Davis - Dr Wentworth Surgeon My son was in Hospital at St Louis Mo with measles - before recovery went with Regiment to New Orleans took cold on the trip, & on the Red River Expedition under Genl Banks had the Ague & Rheumatism. He is now in Camp Hospital - is very weak - has not done camp duty since the return of the Regiment to New Orleans. He has recently had <hr /> three spasms on fits supposed by him to be Epileptic, & he is of opinion that he cannot survive the fall month in that climate. I wish to have him transferred to a Northern Hospital, that the climate may affect him favorably, & so we can visit & help him - or if his case is worthy discharged. I do not know personally, Gov Yates - neither do I know the Transfer Agent for this State, but am sure if they could read my sons letters an those if his companions, they would aid me in my request. My wish is that you state the substance of this letter to Gov. Yates, or to the Transfer Agent, & certify to my credibility - hoping through your kindness, the attention of the Governor or if the Agent may be obtained. Respectfully Yours A. H. Bailey. <hr /> Scroggs J. W. Champaign Sept 28th '64 On behalf of A.H. Bailey whose son is in Hospital at Napoleonville Ark Very sick. He wants him discharged or transfered to a northern Hospital His name - A. Sidney Bailey, Co "G" 12th Ill Cavly Ansd Oct 1st 64 and dis appd for Potter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/be35684998b8ce10b4e94866c71193cc.pdf 28c476186f438f275d707abdc2e05542 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Champaign Ill Nov 28th 1864 Gov Yates Dear Sir I recd your note of the 22nd & also the 30 Nov of your Speech mad at Bryan Hall &c/ I am much pleased with the [actions?] advocated in the Speech, & will therefore take pleasure in giving it a free circulation. Your frank & clear method of discussing the great questions of the day (the war & slavery) Suit me exactly. Human Slavery always was wrong, is now, & ever will be. No power on earth can make it right. I have been highly gratified & much pleased with your course as Gov., & especially <hr /> in relation to your vigilance for the comfort of our boys in the field. I have but one Son, an only child who is now in the [van?] of Shearman's Army, & though he has not as yet suffered from wounds others have, & you have been foremost in their relief, & in as much as you have did it unto one of the least of them you have did it unto him. You therefore have my greatful acknowledgement for your afficiant labor, not only for the boys but for this glorious country of ours. It is no small honor to occupy the Gubanatorial chair of a State, especially that of the great common weath of the State of Illinois. But after closely observing your course <hr /> for four years, I am prepaired to Say. "Well done good & faithful Servent, enter into the joys of Something better. If it is but only, to a seat in the upper house of Congress. He that is faithful over a few things Shall be made ruler over many. For the Senate the people of our county Say Dick Yates. If I can serve you, let me know. The "Tribune" of Saturday last has a notice for a meeting of the committee, at Springfield, to consider on the congressional grant of lands to the State &c to be convened on the 9 Dec. The Horticulturists of the west hold a meeting on the Same date at Bloomington. One or the other should be changed as to time. I shall be down when the committee meets. Yours Respectfully J. W. Scruggs <hr /> P.S. You know we have a proposition to lay before Said committee. We have the finest building in the State to offer to the legislator &c J W S D. Scruggs <hr /> Scruggs, J.W. Champaign Nov. 28 Received speeches &c compliments you on your course as Governor. and the interest you have taken in the boys in the army When you retire from office the people will say "Well done good & faithful servant, enter into the joys of something better" Hopes you will be Senator the people of that county are for you. If he can aid you he is at your service. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 04 (November 26-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. W. Scruggs to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513714 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Champaign Ill Nov 28th 1864 Gov Yates Dear Sir I recd your note of the 22nd & also the 30 Nov of your Speech mad at Bryan Hall &c/ I am much pleased with the [actions?] advocated in the Speech, & will therefore take pleasure in giving it a free circulation. Your frank & clear method of discussing the great questions of the day (the war & slavery) Suit me exactly. Human Slavery always was wrong, is now, & ever will be. No power on earth can make it right. I have been highly gratified & much pleased with your course as Gov., & especially <hr /> in relation to your vigilance for the comfort of our boys in the field. I have but one Son, an only child who is now in the [van?] of Shearman's Army, & though he has not as yet suffered from wounds others have, & you have been foremost in their relief, & in as much as you have did it unto one of the least of them you have did it unto him. You therefore have my greatful acknowledgement for your afficiant labor, not only for the boys but for this glorious country of ours. It is no small honor to occupy the Gubanatorial chair of a State, especially that of the great common weath of the State of Illinois. But after closely observing your course <hr /> for four years, I am prepaired to Say. "Well done good & faithful Servent, enter into the joys of Something better. If it is but only, to a seat in the upper house of Congress. He that is faithful over a few things Shall be made ruler over many. For the Senate the people of our county Say Dick Yates. If I can serve you, let me know. The "Tribune" of Saturday last has a notice for a meeting of the committee, at Springfield, to consider on the congressional grant of lands to the State &c to be convened on the 9 Dec. The Horticulturists of the west hold a meeting on the Same date at Bloomington. One or the other should be changed as to time. I shall be down when the committee meets. Yours Respectfully J. W. Scruggs <hr /> P.S. You know we have a proposition to lay before Said committee. We have the finest building in the State to offer to the legislator &c J W S D. Scruggs <hr /> Scruggs, J.W. Champaign Nov. 28 Received speeches &c compliments you on your course as Governor. and the interest you have taken in the boys in the army When you retire from office the people will say "Well done good & faithful servant, enter into the joys of something better" Hopes you will be Senator the people of that county are for you. If he can aid you he is at your service. 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/c70fe0e44322d3149580b4c114e0aae4.pdf 7020d9886d2956b6e2500cd79383e332 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with recommendation for Addo Borchers for a commission in a negro regiment Freeport Nov 11 1864 General This will be handed you by Addo Borchers of this county. He has served faithfully as a soldier I have known him many years and believe he would fill creditably the position asked for in his petition. Which he will present you signed by our best citizens. Please do for him all you can and oblige Your Friend & obt Sert J. W. Shaffer Genl A. C. Fuller Adj Genl Ills. <hr /> Shaffer J. W. Freeport Nov 11/64 An introduction and recommendation to Genl Fuller of Addo Borchers. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 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. W. Shaffer to Allen C. Fuller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513612 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with recommendation for Addo Borchers for a commission in a negro regiment Freeport Nov 11 1864 General This will be handed you by Addo Borchers of this county. He has served faithfully as a soldier I have known him many years and believe he would fill creditably the position asked for in his petition. Which he will present you signed by our best citizens. Please do for him all you can and oblige Your Friend & obt Sert J. W. Shaffer Genl A. C. Fuller Adj Genl Ills. <hr /> Shaffer J. W. Freeport Nov 11/64 An introduction and recommendation to Genl Fuller of Addo Borchers. 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/0235c719b00ba1ea275e72817cf22648.pdf 565389f111a2a7433c7251ffff05594c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Freeport April 17 1861 Gov R. Yates Dear Sir I have just read your proclamation convening the Legislature, the War Spirit is up among our people They are ready to march whenever you order Men of all parties say stand by the Government to the Death - Turner wants to head a regiment and we want you to appoint him to the Command of one. He has as much pluck as any man in the NorthWest and has the ability to Command. Our people are unanimous in this matter. Truly yr Frnd J.W. Shaffer Will see you soon <hr /> J. W. Shaffer recommending T. J. Turner as Colonel J. W. Shaffer Answered April 20th 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 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. W. Shaffer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500101 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. Freeport April 17 1861 Gov R. Yates Dear Sir I have just read your proclamation convening the Legislature, the War Spirit is up among our people They are ready to march whenever you order Men of all parties say stand by the Government to the Death - Turner wants to head a regiment and we want you to appoint him to the Command of one. He has as much pluck as any man in the NorthWest and has the ability to Command. Our people are unanimous in this matter. Truly yr Frnd J.W. Shaffer Will see you soon <hr /> J. W. Shaffer recommending T. J. Turner as Colonel J. W. Shaffer Answered April 20th 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/79ee7b523c3b79f120c20aead786f100.pdf fdbf2576bf85202f9e4c0ea17c60199f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. J. W. Shaffer Strictly Private St Louis July 30 1861 Dear Gov. I have for some time been thinking the matter over in regard to the position I have taken under Pope and I have serious apprehensions that it may not prove pleasant One thing I must do that is sustain myself at Home and I believe I can do that better in some other position I wish you would not make any appointment for Lieut Col in Smiths Regiment but appoint the Col & Maj and say to all that ask about it that the place is promised and will be made known in proper time. Smith can get the Regiment together <hr /> and drill it for awhile and in the mean time I will discharge my present duties & thoroughly prepare my self to discharge the duties of Lieut Col. this matter I wish you to think over and if you feel that you can do what I ask let me know but say nothing to any other mortal. As I am arranging for some tall [opperations?] in our corner and I want you to help me all you can consistently. I know from what I have learned of Popes disposition that he & I will not get along, for by God no man living can ride rough shod over me and I understand he is <hr /> in the habit of doing that with everybody that is under him. I will do my duty but I must receive Gentlemanly treatment from my superior officer or there will be a fuss certain, this matter I have thought over seriously for some time and I am satisfied that a position of that kind would be better for me in every respect and as far as [discharge?] the duties are concerned I know I can do that by proper application. As I said befor if you can do this for me keep it quiet untill the Regiment are all got together which <hr /> I suppose will take a month in the mean time I will see Gen Smith I feel sure would be glad of the arrangement and if he should ask why you did not make the appointment you could tell him confidentially but let no one about the State House know anything about it In Haste your friend J. W. Shaffer the mail is closed and I will trust this with conductor JWS 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 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. W. Shaffer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500618 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. J. W. Shaffer Strictly Private St Louis July 30 1861 Dear Gov. I have for some time been thinking the matter over in regard to the position I have taken under Pope and I have serious apprehensions that it may not prove pleasant One thing I must do that is sustain myself at Home and I believe I can do that better in some other position I wish you would not make any appointment for Lieut Col in Smiths Regiment but appoint the Col & Maj and say to all that ask about it that the place is promised and will be made known in proper time. Smith can get the Regiment together <hr /> and drill it for awhile and in the mean time I will discharge my present duties & thoroughly prepare my self to discharge the duties of Lieut Col. this matter I wish you to think over and if you feel that you can do what I ask let me know but say nothing to any other mortal. As I am arranging for some tall [opperations?] in our corner and I want you to help me all you can consistently. I know from what I have learned of Popes disposition that he & I will not get along, for by God no man living can ride rough shod over me and I understand he is <hr /> in the habit of doing that with everybody that is under him. I will do my duty but I must receive Gentlemanly treatment from my superior officer or there will be a fuss certain, this matter I have thought over seriously for some time and I am satisfied that a position of that kind would be better for me in every respect and as far as [discharge?] the duties are concerned I know I can do that by proper application. As I said befor if you can do this for me keep it quiet untill the Regiment are all got together which <hr /> I suppose will take a month in the mean time I will see Gen Smith I feel sure would be glad of the arrangement and if he should ask why you did not make the appointment you could tell him confidentially but let no one about the State House know anything about it In Haste your friend J. W. Shaffer the mail is closed and I will trust this with conductor JWS 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/407757276b6191c95412665109de1ddf.pdf 7bc792814c2fc289ca3686d4ddae35c1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jefferson City Sept 26 1861 Dear Govenor We arrived here yesterday morning from Rolla. Freemont first ordered Hunter to Rolla when he stayed a few days when he was ordered here not to take command but to await further orders which he is doing and while he is doing so Price I calculate will fall back and make his escape. Freemont has intended coming here himself to take command but I dont believe he will nor will he allow Hunter to do anything I am clearly of the Opinion that Freemont has not the ability to mange this department. He is first rushing his Troops to one point and then another while the Enemy is [overruning?] the whole county and unless there is a change the first of January will find all the Troops in Missouri I am heartily sick & disgusted and I now Say to you that Illinois owes it to her Troops to begin making [at side]: J.W. Shaffer <hr /> making a fuss about it, and I have no hopes of there being any change for the better untill Freemont is suspended. I wish to God I had taken your adice and accepted a Regiment I then would have been in a position where I could of done some good by taking care of 1000 Ills Troops but as I am situated I can only look on and see things go to the devil without any power to do any good. I have no authority to do any thing the Quarter Masters department is run in such a manner in the state that whoever has any position in it will be cursed. Yesterday a couple of Palmers men were killed & a number wounded and a larger amount of mules & other property destroyed and all for the want of some person to take charge of the Transportation that knew how Railroads should be run There should be at least 20 first Class Railroad men employed <hr /> on these Roads to run them. This is only the beginning of a series of accidents that must happen as the men in charge know nothing about Railroad business. I am about ready to curse the Adminstratn for not making a change here when it knows that every thing is going to the Devil. If during the Fall you should see a chance to give me a Regiment without interfering with your other arrangements and it would be entirely satisfactory to all partes concerned I would be glad to accept it as I am sattisfied I could do better by a Regiment then most of the Cols who are at the Head of Ills Regiments, and I have about given up all hope of Doing anything where I am. But understand I Dont want you to give me a Regiment unless you can do it just as easy as not for I know how you are situated and I would take <hr /> no position that would not be entirely agreeable to all our Friends and especially to those that surround you. I am in no particular hurry and would not leave Hunter if he was in a position to do any thing and would not leave him at any rate unless he was entirely willing which he is. I would not feel so bad about matters did I not know that I could take any branch of the Quartermasters Department in this state and run it up to the handle and do the service some good. But the whole concern is run by a [Sett?] that by God dont know enough about business to manage a Saw Mill. But there is no use in talking. We must stand it until the Administratn sees fit to put somebody here that knows something. I wish you would write me a letter and let me know how you are getting along as I am anxious to know how things are going as I often think of you Truly Your Friend J W Shaffer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 4, Folder 02 (September 21-27, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. W. Shaffer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502131 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jefferson City Sept 26 1861 Dear Govenor We arrived here yesterday morning from Rolla. Freemont first ordered Hunter to Rolla when he stayed a few days when he was ordered here not to take command but to await further orders which he is doing and while he is doing so Price I calculate will fall back and make his escape. Freemont has intended coming here himself to take command but I dont believe he will nor will he allow Hunter to do anything I am clearly of the Opinion that Freemont has not the ability to mange this department. He is first rushing his Troops to one point and then another while the Enemy is [overruning?] the whole county and unless there is a change the first of January will find all the Troops in Missouri I am heartily sick & disgusted and I now Say to you that Illinois owes it to her Troops to begin making [at side]: J.W. Shaffer <hr /> making a fuss about it, and I have no hopes of there being any change for the better untill Freemont is suspended. I wish to God I had taken your adice and accepted a Regiment I then would have been in a position where I could of done some good by taking care of 1000 Ills Troops but as I am situated I can only look on and see things go to the devil without any power to do any good. I have no authority to do any thing the Quarter Masters department is run in such a manner in the state that whoever has any position in it will be cursed. Yesterday a couple of Palmers men were killed & a number wounded and a larger amount of mules & other property destroyed and all for the want of some person to take charge of the Transportation that knew how Railroads should be run There should be at least 20 first Class Railroad men employed <hr /> on these Roads to run them. This is only the beginning of a series of accidents that must happen as the men in charge know nothing about Railroad business. I am about ready to curse the Adminstratn for not making a change here when it knows that every thing is going to the Devil. If during the Fall you should see a chance to give me a Regiment without interfering with your other arrangements and it would be entirely satisfactory to all partes concerned I would be glad to accept it as I am sattisfied I could do better by a Regiment then most of the Cols who are at the Head of Ills Regiments, and I have about given up all hope of Doing anything where I am. But understand I Dont want you to give me a Regiment unless you can do it just as easy as not for I know how you are situated and I would take <hr /> no position that would not be entirely agreeable to all our Friends and especially to those that surround you. I am in no particular hurry and would not leave Hunter if he was in a position to do any thing and would not leave him at any rate unless he was entirely willing which he is. I would not feel so bad about matters did I not know that I could take any branch of the Quartermasters Department in this state and run it up to the handle and do the service some good. But the whole concern is run by a [Sett?] that by God dont know enough about business to manage a Saw Mill. But there is no use in talking. We must stand it until the Administratn sees fit to put somebody here that knows something. I wish you would write me a letter and let me know how you are getting along as I am anxious to know how things are going as I often think of you Truly Your Friend J W Shaffer 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/87ba78bce4188caf061cb0a4854e46b6.pdf 3fa1545c51449836548fb84c8b1aaa11 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head-Quarters, Dept. Va. And N. Carolina, In the Field, May 24 1864. Dr Gov I send you a recommendatn for Col Atkins you know him well and all I can say is you can get no one promoted more deserving or that will be more to your credit In haste Your Friend J W Schaffer <hr /> Shaffer Col J W. In the field May 24 1864. Recommending Col S D Atkins for promotion. Gov knows him & will do all can &c. This enclosed letter from Brigr General Baird recommending Col Atkins in high terms. Endorsed strong recommendation to Sec of War asking promotion for Col A. June 13th 1864 Looms 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 03 (May 21-31, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. W. Shaffer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-05-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507645 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, Dept. Va. And N. Carolina, In the Field, May 24 1864. Dr Gov I send you a recommendatn for Col Atkins you know him well and all I can say is you can get no one promoted more deserving or that will be more to your credit In haste Your Friend J W Schaffer <hr /> Shaffer Col J W. In the field May 24 1864. Recommending Col S D Atkins for promotion. Gov knows him & will do all can &c. This enclosed letter from Brigr General Baird recommending Col Atkins in high terms. Endorsed strong recommendation to Sec of War asking promotion for Col A. June 13th 1864 Looms 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