324 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6aab1b05dbe7d25c6ea6e1181369b3fd.pdf c0d8477f9aa8d0b097644d6c4fc22827 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. Christian Commission sends this as the Soldier's messenger to his Home. Let is hasten to those who wait for tidings. "Behold! Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." Central Office: 11 Bank Street, Philadelphia. Branch Office: No. 500 H Street, Washington January 10th 1865 Saint Louis. Mo. U.S. Marine Hospidal To his Exlencey Govenner Richard Yates of Springfield Illinois My Dear Sir I Take my Pen in hand to Inform you that I am Enjoying very good Health at Present and hope this may fiend you Enjoying the same good Blissing well I must tell you Something abought my Voating at home last October oh I mene last November well my Voat was Chanlanaged by a Coperhead he Told Them I had <hr /> no Right to voat for the Ledurelature had passed an Act not Allowing Illinois Soldiers to voat but he soon found out very Diferent when we told him so and I showed the letter from you that I got in July so when I came out of the Corthouse This Very man Wanted to beate me for Voating for old Abe so I got some more boys to help me so myself and Five more Soldiers went down To the Corner to wate for him so here he Come with a new Pair of Boots on his Arm so he come up to me and wanted to strike me so I took out my Revolver and Told him To stand off from me or I would shoot him so he Grabed at it but he did not get so we all sprung at <hr /> him and he run But we caught him and we more Then went for him you can bet your last Dollar on it Well what I wanted to Write to you for is to let you know how my officers Treat me I have had my Discriptive list sent for now Eight Times and it aint come yet. I Think it wont come neather at This Rate Well I still Remane the same old Charles Miller of Co "H" 5th Illinois Cavalry Volunteers So I close by Congratulateing you through your Entire Wellfair So no more This Time Yours most Respectfully Charles Miller <hr /> Miller Chas. Soldier St Louis Jan 10/1865 A friendly 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charles Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511740 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. Christian Commission sends this as the Soldier's messenger to his Home. Let is hasten to those who wait for tidings. "Behold! Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." Central Office: 11 Bank Street, Philadelphia. Branch Office: No. 500 H Street, Washington January 10th 1865 Saint Louis. Mo. U.S. Marine Hospidal To his Exlencey Govenner Richard Yates of Springfield Illinois My Dear Sir I Take my Pen in hand to Inform you that I am Enjoying very good Health at Present and hope this may fiend you Enjoying the same good Blissing well I must tell you Something abought my Voating at home last October oh I mene last November well my Voat was Chanlanaged by a Coperhead he Told Them I had <hr /> no Right to voat for the Ledurelature had passed an Act not Allowing Illinois Soldiers to voat but he soon found out very Diferent when we told him so and I showed the letter from you that I got in July so when I came out of the Corthouse This Very man Wanted to beate me for Voating for old Abe so I got some more boys to help me so myself and Five more Soldiers went down To the Corner to wate for him so here he Come with a new Pair of Boots on his Arm so he come up to me and wanted to strike me so I took out my Revolver and Told him To stand off from me or I would shoot him so he Grabed at it but he did not get so we all sprung at <hr /> him and he run But we caught him and we more Then went for him you can bet your last Dollar on it Well what I wanted to Write to you for is to let you know how my officers Treat me I have had my Discriptive list sent for now Eight Times and it aint come yet. I Think it wont come neather at This Rate Well I still Remane the same old Charles Miller of Co "H" 5th Illinois Cavalry Volunteers So I close by Congratulateing you through your Entire Wellfair So no more This Time Yours most Respectfully Charles Miller <hr /> Miller Chas. Soldier St Louis Jan 10/1865 A friendly 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/986852a2460641b9d14fd9959610d887.pdf f50f39c4015f78d440714a54f67d096d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pine Bluff Jan 9th 65 To his Excellency Gov Yates Dear sir I take the privilege of writing you a few lines for your influence in behalf of my brother Peter Baker who has been in the service since Aug. 1862 who has never had a Furlough nor has not been home by any means and has been sick and afflicted with sore eyes, has not done a duty of any kind for fifteen months. I would like for you to advise some plan for him to get home, either on Furlough or by Discharge it seems as our Surgeon does not try to do any thing toward getting him away. Your Obedient Servt Samuel Baker Co. C 106 Reg Ills. Vol Infty. <hr /> S. Baker Military Apply for & Answer Ansd & appd as Directed Feby 7/65 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 09 (January 1-10, 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 Samuel Barker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511739 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. Pine Bluff Jan 9th 65 To his Excellency Gov Yates Dear sir I take the privilege of writing you a few lines for your influence in behalf of my brother Peter Baker who has been in the service since Aug. 1862 who has never had a Furlough nor has not been home by any means and has been sick and afflicted with sore eyes, has not done a duty of any kind for fifteen months. I would like for you to advise some plan for him to get home, either on Furlough or by Discharge it seems as our Surgeon does not try to do any thing toward getting him away. Your Obedient Servt Samuel Baker Co. C 106 Reg Ills. Vol Infty. <hr /> S. Baker Military Apply for & Answer Ansd & appd as Directed Feby 7/65 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/65bc7e7c6065bb0d8b1d403674ea38be.pdf 5279fb4799e1c551e60559bb1e80cca6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hennepin Jan'y 9 1865 Hon. Richard Yates. Excuse a brief Congratulatory note from your old friend. You are elected to the U. S. Senate as I thought you would be, and on that result I give you my (drawing of a hand). It was due you and I rejoice that you have got it -- Now if consistent with your views and feelings I want you to help me a little. Jas. M. Allen at present. Provost Martial of this District. has by his arbitrary and tyranical conduct. rendered himself very unpopular and ought to be removed. I know of but one man in this Co. who supports him, and that is Andrew Wardlaw our county enrolling officer. I don't ask much for myself, yet would like not to be entirely forgotten. but I can name a mutual friend who would fill the bill <hr /> It is Jas. A. Henderson of Toulon Stark County. He knows nothing of this move by me & might not approve of it -- Please let me hear from you Yours Truly Oaks Turner <hr /> Oaks Turner. Hennepin Congratulatory and wants a friend appointed to office -- 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 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oaks Turner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511738 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. Hennepin Jan'y 9 1865 Hon. Richard Yates. Excuse a brief Congratulatory note from your old friend. You are elected to the U. S. Senate as I thought you would be, and on that result I give you my (drawing of a hand). It was due you and I rejoice that you have got it -- Now if consistent with your views and feelings I want you to help me a little. Jas. M. Allen at present. Provost Martial of this District. has by his arbitrary and tyranical conduct. rendered himself very unpopular and ought to be removed. I know of but one man in this Co. who supports him, and that is Andrew Wardlaw our county enrolling officer. I don't ask much for myself, yet would like not to be entirely forgotten. but I can name a mutual friend who would fill the bill <hr /> It is Jas. A. Henderson of Toulon Stark County. He knows nothing of this move by me & might not approve of it -- Please let me hear from you Yours Truly Oaks Turner <hr /> Oaks Turner. Hennepin Congratulatory and wants a friend appointed to office -- 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/1dbc099fa447518cab5464f98074517c.pdf f38b60a99315a65b8da41ce9d33082dc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chester Jany 9/64 Dear Govr, In a former letter I said I hoped to congratulate you, about the first of January. I now congratulate you on your election to the U.S. Senate, with "all my heart and soul", nuff said, Truly yo. friend R. B. Servant His Excellency Richard Yates Springfield <hr /> Servant R. B. Chester Jan. 9th 1865 Congratulatory 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 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 R. B. Servant to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511737 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. Chester Jany 9/64 Dear Govr, In a former letter I said I hoped to congratulate you, about the first of January. I now congratulate you on your election to the U.S. Senate, with "all my heart and soul", nuff said, Truly yo. friend R. B. Servant His Excellency Richard Yates Springfield <hr /> Servant R. B. Chester Jan. 9th 1865 Congratulatory 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/90152b572aa17676e173fd301b5a9741.pdf fa10657c3f523b962ba882eba6c27b12 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illinois Central Railroad Company, President's Office, Chicago, January 9th, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Dear Sir: Herewith find pass over this road for the current year. Yours truly John M Douglas <hr /> Douglas Jno M. Douglas Ill.C.R.R. Pass Jan 9th 1865 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 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 John M. Douglas to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511736 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illinois Central Railroad Company, President's Office, Chicago, January 9th, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Dear Sir: Herewith find pass over this road for the current year. Yours truly John M Douglas <hr /> Douglas Jno M. Douglas Ill.C.R.R. Pass Jan 9th 1865 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/67fc2084f5b03f0d720370fabc8dc25c.pdf c575d99b8d730bcc7d56fb8ae53034c6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Warren Ills Jany 8th 1865 </pre> His Excellency Gov Yates of Illinois. <pre> Dr Sir </pre> <pre> The bearer Mr Horace N Peckham desires to go to Memphis Tennessee for the purpose of assisting home a sick soldier (his brother in law) belonging to the 46th Ills Regt now in Hospital at that place. </pre> <pre> We take pleasure in vouching for his active and earnest Loyalty and. Trust you will afford him any assistance in your power in procuring a pass for that purpose </pre> <pre> Very Respectfully </pre> <pre> Your Obt Servant </pre> <pre> Thos E. Champion Col 96 Ills Vol Infty </pre> <pre> John. D. Platt </pre> <pre> Representative 24th Genl Assembly </pre> <hr /> Platt Hon J D Warren Jany 8/65 Recommends Mr Peckman who wants to go to Memphis & wants a letter Your letter to Commanding Officer at Cairo & Medical Director Memphis. January 9t 1865 <pre> Soomis A D.C. </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 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 John D. Platt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511735 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Warren Ills Jany 8th 1865 </pre> His Excellency Gov Yates of Illinois. <pre> Dr Sir </pre> <pre> The bearer Mr Horace N Peckham desires to go to Memphis Tennessee for the purpose of assisting home a sick soldier (his brother in law) belonging to the 46th Ills Regt now in Hospital at that place. </pre> <pre> We take pleasure in vouching for his active and earnest Loyalty and. Trust you will afford him any assistance in your power in procuring a pass for that purpose </pre> <pre> Very Respectfully </pre> <pre> Your Obt Servant </pre> <pre> Thos E. Champion Col 96 Ills Vol Infty </pre> <pre> John. D. Platt </pre> <pre> Representative 24th Genl Assembly </pre> <hr /> Platt Hon J D Warren Jany 8/65 Recommends Mr Peckman who wants to go to Memphis & wants a letter Your letter to Commanding Officer at Cairo & Medical Director Memphis. January 9t 1865 <pre> Soomis A D.C. </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f95cfc56f1eeb022a4219b883ca37836.pdf 0e7e4b989cd8714016b2890e6195266e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Jan 8th 1865 </pre> His Excellency Richard yates <pre> Springfield Illinois </pre> <pre> Governor </pre> <pre> I have written you one letter asking permission to use your name as a reference on My Cards, but have not heard from you, Will you be so kind to permit the use? </pre> <pre>I have settled in St Joseph now and Shall immediately open an office for the practice of Law </pre> <pre> your obedt Servt </pre> <pre> E O Hill </pre> <pre> St Joseph Mo </pre> <hr /> E. O. Hill St Joseph Mo. Wants to use your Name for reference as a Lawyer, on his business card _ <pre> C </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 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 E. O. Hill to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511734 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Jan 8th 1865 </pre> His Excellency Richard yates <pre> Springfield Illinois </pre> <pre> Governor </pre> <pre> I have written you one letter asking permission to use your name as a reference on My Cards, but have not heard from you, Will you be so kind to permit the use? </pre> <pre>I have settled in St Joseph now and Shall immediately open an office for the practice of Law </pre> <pre> your obedt Servt </pre> <pre> E O Hill </pre> <pre> St Joseph Mo </pre> <hr /> E. O. Hill St Joseph Mo. Wants to use your Name for reference as a Lawyer, on his business card _ <pre> C </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e49adb2155e2a55b67004633970ec4a6.pdf c4617ecdc472de7acf5651c2414c127f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cincinnati, Ohio January 8th, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Senator Elect My dear friend. It is with feelings of no ordinary pleasure that I improve my earliest oppitunity to congratulate you upon your election to the United States Senate. I have watched the proceedings of the Illinois Legislature for the last few years with unflagged interest, and now that it is an unfait accomplite, I am delighted. This could not be otherwise, when you found me in Washington in 1862. I was out of funds and employment, with a young wife to support, and you at once secured me lucrative employment, and in less than six months I was Asst Quartermaster General of Rhode Island, a position that I held one year, the pay being very small, Senator Anthony Spraque got me the appointment of Pay Clerk U. S. Army, which I now hold, stationed at his (?) place. I feel so much indebted to you, I long for time to come when I may have the great pleasure of thanking you in person. Wishing you every success in the new career opened to you. With distinguished regard Yours Truly, I. W. Farrar <hr /> I. W. Farrar Leincimcat's (?) Jany 8th 1865 Ohio Congratulatory- 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 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 I. W. Farrar to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511733 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. Cincinnati, Ohio January 8th, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Senator Elect My dear friend. It is with feelings of no ordinary pleasure that I improve my earliest oppitunity to congratulate you upon your election to the United States Senate. I have watched the proceedings of the Illinois Legislature for the last few years with unflagged interest, and now that it is an unfait accomplite, I am delighted. This could not be otherwise, when you found me in Washington in 1862. I was out of funds and employment, with a young wife to support, and you at once secured me lucrative employment, and in less than six months I was Asst Quartermaster General of Rhode Island, a position that I held one year, the pay being very small, Senator Anthony Spraque got me the appointment of Pay Clerk U. S. Army, which I now hold, stationed at his (?) place. I feel so much indebted to you, I long for time to come when I may have the great pleasure of thanking you in person. Wishing you every success in the new career opened to you. With distinguished regard Yours Truly, I. W. Farrar <hr /> I. W. Farrar Leincimcat's (?) Jany 8th 1865 Ohio Congratulatory- 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/45b0313baa0aa36345c5fc17c8262217.pdf 59800193118e89414e7ddc664abb364e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New Orleans January 8th 1865. Dear Govenur, I wrote you recently but since then Govenur Wells has returned from Washington and informs me that you will be there during the present month. I resigned my local agency of the Treasury Department on the 20th of Oct. It was originally intended that I should have charge of a dist as assist special agt and the duties in some respects were imposed upon me by Mr. Flanders, Supervising agt without allowing the pay or position besides I have been neglected by him while other officers of inferior qualifications were transfered and placed in charge of good dists. In consequence of this and other just causes of complaint I resigned my charge of my dist preferring to rely on my friends to have me commissioned directly by the Secretary of the Treasury and ordered to report to some other agency. Mr. Flanders is not disposed to do me justice I have been and am now favorable to the admission to Louisana under her free State Constitution and this in my <hr /> opinion explains his conduct toward me. He seems in a great measure to be identified with rebel influences judging from his appointments. For instance a Lawyer by the name of Horner raises a company and engages early in the rebel cause=serves as I am informed nearly three years.---gets starved out---returns to New Orleans---takes the oath of allegience and resumes the practice of law. He has been appointed by Mr. Flanders Examiner of Claims one of the most important positions, according to Mr F.'s idea of the laws that can be bestowed by the Sup agt. as all questions relating to the release of property under seizure are referred to this officer. The truth is no Sup agent or other officers acting by his authority can release property under seizure without the sanction of the Secy of the Treasury. Yet Mr. F has established an office of this kind---and has already released several millions worth of property---contrary to law. He is decidedly the most incompetant officer that ever held an important position and nearly all his appointees are opposed to the administration and are well known Sympathizers with the rebellion. You need not wonder at the Louisana delegation urging his removal. <hr /> I think I deserve and am entitled to a Commission as Assist Special Agent or agency for the purchase of products in some respectable dist. I have written Gen. Logan a letter stating that I should rely on you and him to aid me in the matter. I have made complete settlement with the Government. The Auditor in the Custom House at New Orleans has declared to me repeatedly that my accts with the Government were well kept not surpassed by any agent in the Department. I think there should be no doubt regarding my qualifications. I have labored faithfully for my friends in Illinois heretofore and must take the liberty to claim their influence in my behalf. The whole Louisana delegation will unite with my friends and urge my appointment and will do so in good faith. I am poor with a family dependent yet I am young and hope to be able to reward those who assist me when I most need it. The officers of Illinois regiments held a meeting a few days since at the St. Charles Hotel and unanimously recommended your election to the US Senate. I attended and was highly delighted to see our army officers so unanimous in your behalf. <hr /> The army is not unmindful of their best friends. I had an interview with Col Fouk and was perfectly surprised to hear of any opposition to you. I thought it was perfectly understood that you should go to the Senate. I know our people in southern Illinois voted with that understanding. I see now---you are elected and I assure you the news of your election will raise a shout among Illinoisans throughout the army and this Country. I congratulate you upon your success over the conspirators against the Verdict of the people. accept my thanks for your many kindnesses and believe me Your friend truly Sam E. Flannigan I will remain here until I hear from you or the Sec of the Treas. SEF His Excellency R. Yates Springfield, Ills. <hr /> Sam E Flannagan New Orleans to Gov Yates Has Resigned his place under Flanders Treasury agt complains that he has the duties but not the rank or pay of a District Agent. Also that Flanders appoints rebels and releases millions of dollars worth of property contrary to law. Wants Gov Yates and Gen Logan to have him commissioned to a District of his own Illinois Officers held a meeting at St. Charles recommending Yates for Senator. Congratulations on his success 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 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sam Flannagan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511732 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. New Orleans January 8th 1865. Dear Govenur, I wrote you recently but since then Govenur Wells has returned from Washington and informs me that you will be there during the present month. I resigned my local agency of the Treasury Department on the 20th of Oct. It was originally intended that I should have charge of a dist as assist special agt and the duties in some respects were imposed upon me by Mr. Flanders, Supervising agt without allowing the pay or position besides I have been neglected by him while other officers of inferior qualifications were transfered and placed in charge of good dists. In consequence of this and other just causes of complaint I resigned my charge of my dist preferring to rely on my friends to have me commissioned directly by the Secretary of the Treasury and ordered to report to some other agency. Mr. Flanders is not disposed to do me justice I have been and am now favorable to the admission to Louisana under her free State Constitution and this in my <hr /> opinion explains his conduct toward me. He seems in a great measure to be identified with rebel influences judging from his appointments. For instance a Lawyer by the name of Horner raises a company and engages early in the rebel cause=serves as I am informed nearly three years.---gets starved out---returns to New Orleans---takes the oath of allegience and resumes the practice of law. He has been appointed by Mr. Flanders Examiner of Claims one of the most important positions, according to Mr F.'s idea of the laws that can be bestowed by the Sup agt. as all questions relating to the release of property under seizure are referred to this officer. The truth is no Sup agent or other officers acting by his authority can release property under seizure without the sanction of the Secy of the Treasury. Yet Mr. F has established an office of this kind---and has already released several millions worth of property---contrary to law. He is decidedly the most incompetant officer that ever held an important position and nearly all his appointees are opposed to the administration and are well known Sympathizers with the rebellion. You need not wonder at the Louisana delegation urging his removal. <hr /> I think I deserve and am entitled to a Commission as Assist Special Agent or agency for the purchase of products in some respectable dist. I have written Gen. Logan a letter stating that I should rely on you and him to aid me in the matter. I have made complete settlement with the Government. The Auditor in the Custom House at New Orleans has declared to me repeatedly that my accts with the Government were well kept not surpassed by any agent in the Department. I think there should be no doubt regarding my qualifications. I have labored faithfully for my friends in Illinois heretofore and must take the liberty to claim their influence in my behalf. The whole Louisana delegation will unite with my friends and urge my appointment and will do so in good faith. I am poor with a family dependent yet I am young and hope to be able to reward those who assist me when I most need it. The officers of Illinois regiments held a meeting a few days since at the St. Charles Hotel and unanimously recommended your election to the US Senate. I attended and was highly delighted to see our army officers so unanimous in your behalf. <hr /> The army is not unmindful of their best friends. I had an interview with Col Fouk and was perfectly surprised to hear of any opposition to you. I thought it was perfectly understood that you should go to the Senate. I know our people in southern Illinois voted with that understanding. I see now---you are elected and I assure you the news of your election will raise a shout among Illinoisans throughout the army and this Country. I congratulate you upon your success over the conspirators against the Verdict of the people. accept my thanks for your many kindnesses and believe me Your friend truly Sam E. Flannigan I will remain here until I hear from you or the Sec of the Treas. SEF His Excellency R. Yates Springfield, Ills. <hr /> Sam E Flannagan New Orleans to Gov Yates Has Resigned his place under Flanders Treasury agt complains that he has the duties but not the rank or pay of a District Agent. Also that Flanders appoints rebels and releases millions of dollars worth of property contrary to law. Wants Gov Yates and Gen Logan to have him commissioned to a District of his own Illinois Officers held a meeting at St. Charles recommending Yates for Senator. Congratulations on his success 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/3871fb0c6b95721eb76fa65678817957.pdf c98c42b494a5566e382603f6d8647cad Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York Jany 8th 1865 5th Avenue Hotel Dear Gov, Allow me to congratulate you upon your recent election to the U.S. Senate = I am particularly glad to hear of your triumph after learning the kind of opposition you had from men who were under many oblivations to you, and who should have been your fast friends. If you come to N.Y. I will be glad to see you here = I may be detained here for some weeks yet = Yours truly E.S. Fowler <hr /> Dr. E.S. Fowler- New York. Congratulatory 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 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 E. S. Fowler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511731 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. New York Jany 8th 1865 5th Avenue Hotel Dear Gov, Allow me to congratulate you upon your recent election to the U.S. Senate = I am particularly glad to hear of your triumph after learning the kind of opposition you had from men who were under many oblivations to you, and who should have been your fast friends. If you come to N.Y. I will be glad to see you here = I may be detained here for some weeks yet = Yours truly E.S. Fowler <hr /> Dr. E.S. Fowler- New York. Congratulatory 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/db6a0cb6aaf4681fe8857e2a597c1c82.pdf 16b662245ce781ed44445dd8e293fac5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Malta, Ill Jan 7/65 Hon Richard Yates Dr Sir I congratulate you on your success On my return home yesterday after an absence of ten days I found yours of Dec 27 forwarded to me from Sycamore to this place I should have been happy to have been at Springfield as you desired However Alls well that ends well - no thanks to De Kalb Co as I am informed that our member voted against you in caucus - The Chicago Tribune & Washburne patronage were to much for him - His days are numbered Truly Yours S C Hapgood <hr /> Hapgood S. C. Malta Jan 7th 65 Congratulatory 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 09 (January 1-10, 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 S. C. Hapgood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511730 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. Malta, Ill Jan 7/65 Hon Richard Yates Dr Sir I congratulate you on your success On my return home yesterday after an absence of ten days I found yours of Dec 27 forwarded to me from Sycamore to this place I should have been happy to have been at Springfield as you desired However Alls well that ends well - no thanks to De Kalb Co as I am informed that our member voted against you in caucus - The Chicago Tribune & Washburne patronage were to much for him - His days are numbered Truly Yours S C Hapgood <hr /> Hapgood S. C. Malta Jan 7th 65 Congratulatory 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/8feec1c6f1df2583955337508f87e9a2.pdf 980de303c00b398b312485631307b482 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mint of the United States. Chief Coiner's Department. Philadelphia, Jany. 7th, 1865 Honorable Richard Yates Sir Allow me to congratulate you on your election to the U.S. Senate. I am pleased to death. You will perceive by the heading of this note that I am in the Chief Coiners Department U.S. Mint where if you will do me the honor to visit I shall be very happy to to show you the institution and post you on coinage medals etc. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Isaac McBride Clerk to Chief Coiner <hr /> Isaac McBride Clerk to Chief Coiner U. S. Mint Philadelphia Jany 7 1865 Congratulatory Would be pleased to show you the institution 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 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 Isaac McBride to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511729 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. Mint of the United States. Chief Coiner's Department. Philadelphia, Jany. 7th, 1865 Honorable Richard Yates Sir Allow me to congratulate you on your election to the U.S. Senate. I am pleased to death. You will perceive by the heading of this note that I am in the Chief Coiners Department U.S. Mint where if you will do me the honor to visit I shall be very happy to to show you the institution and post you on coinage medals etc. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Isaac McBride Clerk to Chief Coiner <hr /> Isaac McBride Clerk to Chief Coiner U. S. Mint Philadelphia Jany 7 1865 Congratulatory Would be pleased to show you the institution 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/475897719e2b71739d858ff1eb68806d.pdf cda12c8e958faca69ca26f71ce4f92de Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U. S. genral Hospital No 2 Quincy. Ill. Jan. 7th 1865 Mr Richard Yates, Esqr. Honored, Sir. I make bold to Address you. In Regard to My self. I have been in the Servis over three years I Belong to the 34 ill. u.s. Regt. Am Not tired of the Servis, in the field, but [hartly?] tired of Hospital life, Have been In the Hospital since the first of May last have been At this Hospital since the 9 of July. have Neve been Examined yet. I would like to join my Regt the doctor says that I cant stand field duty Any More. I would like to have My discharge & if you will Assist me. In getting. said discharge. I shall be vary thankful. yours with Respect Hiram N Clark <hr /> P.S. My Diseas is inflamation of the kidneys. pleas write to me & let me known what you will do. for A soldier that has done his duty. while at the front yours with Respecks Hiram. N. Clark Co F. 34. Regt. ill u.s. Oscar, Vantassell Col. Com. <hr /> Clark Hiram N. Co. F. 34th Ill Vols U.S. Hospital. Quincy Jan 7th 65 Wants to be discharged Apply for & answer Ansd. & appd for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hiram N. Clark to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511728 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. genral Hospital No 2 Quincy. Ill. Jan. 7th 1865 Mr Richard Yates, Esqr. Honored, Sir. I make bold to Address you. In Regard to My self. I have been in the Servis over three years I Belong to the 34 ill. u.s. Regt. Am Not tired of the Servis, in the field, but [hartly?] tired of Hospital life, Have been In the Hospital since the first of May last have been At this Hospital since the 9 of July. have Neve been Examined yet. I would like to join my Regt the doctor says that I cant stand field duty Any More. I would like to have My discharge & if you will Assist me. In getting. said discharge. I shall be vary thankful. yours with Respect Hiram N Clark <hr /> P.S. My Diseas is inflamation of the kidneys. pleas write to me & let me known what you will do. for A soldier that has done his duty. while at the front yours with Respecks Hiram. N. Clark Co F. 34. Regt. ill u.s. Oscar, Vantassell Col. Com. <hr /> Clark Hiram N. Co. F. 34th Ill Vols U.S. Hospital. Quincy Jan 7th 65 Wants to be discharged Apply for & answer Ansd. & appd for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b51ec18d22cc89e8c25f7b632a270e1c.pdf a8a024815ea4b6ec5fee7b704e2895f9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Westchester Jan 7th 1865 Sen. Yates Dear Sir As I am making a collection of Senators autographs you would oblige me very much by sending me (4) four of yours and oblige. Your humble servant G.E. Wilson Military Academy Westchester N.Y. <hr /> Wilson G.E. Westchester N.Y. Jan 7/65 Wants four of your Autographs 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 09 (January 1-10, 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 G. E. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511727 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. Westchester Jan 7th 1865 Sen. Yates Dear Sir As I am making a collection of Senators autographs you would oblige me very much by sending me (4) four of yours and oblige. Your humble servant G.E. Wilson Military Academy Westchester N.Y. <hr /> Wilson G.E. Westchester N.Y. Jan 7/65 Wants four of your Autographs 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/b409d59c88b1daa5abc44d13feac3a6c.pdf 325dd8d884f6017c7b347f14d829fb37 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [Letterhead Office of Sam De Bow & Co. Wholesale Grocers, Commission Merchants & Cotton Factors, 26 Common & 46 Canal Sts. Sam De Box 278 Front Row Memphis.] New Orleans, La Jan 7th 1865 Dear Friend Inclosed you will find the proceedings of a meeting of Illinois officers present in this City-- I recd your letter at Vicksburg, forwarded from Memphis. I found it impossible to be at Springfield in time to do you any good. I therefore accepted the next best thing for your interests. I found a large number of Illinois Soldiers here & soon found out their predelictions on the question of Senator. I immediately called a meeting at the “St. Charles Hotel,” in my room of all Illinoisians interested in the matter. I inclose you the result of their deliberations – there was not a dissenting voice – all for Dick Yates, for United State Senator Drunk or sober, whiskey or no whiskey – all all for Dick Yates.. More brains! more Sincerity!! more patriotism, when drunk than all his oponents when sober. I speak plain – but I assure you, I <hr /> am but stating the facts – the army are unanious for you & it will be a burning shame & a fraud upon the army & upon everything that is just, patriotic & right if you should be defeated. I send you a hasty copy of the proceedings of the meeting in advance of the official copy. See your friends in both branches of the Legislature & have them postpone the caucus until the army can be heard from. It will take several days to have the proceedings signed—but it will be done as soon as posible & forwarded. I send this in advance to notify your friends, that the soldiers wish to be heard on this matter & they swear eternal vengeance on any man or set of men who take advantage of their absence & their openly expressed views. God & the Soldiers are with you. Success attends you is the sincere prayer of Your friend PB Fouke <hr /> Fouke P.B. New. Orleans Jan 7th 65- Could not come here in time to do you any good. But had a meeting of all Illinois soldiers [ture?] at St Charles Hotel and they unanimously declared “Dick Yates” to be their choice for Senator 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 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource P. B. Fouke to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511726 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. [Letterhead Office of Sam De Bow & Co. Wholesale Grocers, Commission Merchants & Cotton Factors, 26 Common & 46 Canal Sts. Sam De Box 278 Front Row Memphis.] New Orleans, La Jan 7th 1865 Dear Friend Inclosed you will find the proceedings of a meeting of Illinois officers present in this City-- I recd your letter at Vicksburg, forwarded from Memphis. I found it impossible to be at Springfield in time to do you any good. I therefore accepted the next best thing for your interests. I found a large number of Illinois Soldiers here & soon found out their predelictions on the question of Senator. I immediately called a meeting at the “St. Charles Hotel,” in my room of all Illinoisians interested in the matter. I inclose you the result of their deliberations – there was not a dissenting voice – all for Dick Yates, for United State Senator Drunk or sober, whiskey or no whiskey – all all for Dick Yates.. More brains! more Sincerity!! more patriotism, when drunk than all his oponents when sober. I speak plain – but I assure you, I <hr /> am but stating the facts – the army are unanious for you & it will be a burning shame & a fraud upon the army & upon everything that is just, patriotic & right if you should be defeated. I send you a hasty copy of the proceedings of the meeting in advance of the official copy. See your friends in both branches of the Legislature & have them postpone the caucus until the army can be heard from. It will take several days to have the proceedings signed—but it will be done as soon as posible & forwarded. I send this in advance to notify your friends, that the soldiers wish to be heard on this matter & they swear eternal vengeance on any man or set of men who take advantage of their absence & their openly expressed views. God & the Soldiers are with you. Success attends you is the sincere prayer of Your friend PB Fouke <hr /> Fouke P.B. New. Orleans Jan 7th 65- Could not come here in time to do you any good. But had a meeting of all Illinois soldiers [ture?] at St Charles Hotel and they unanimously declared “Dick Yates” to be their choice for Senator 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/8c7fd80312ea9bf0d26cf95ed2ab391a.pdf 878a82a0070602c3c3d5bac55d12bfdb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Marshall P. Ayers. Augustus E. Ayers. M. P. Ayers & Co., Bankers, Jacksonville, Ill., Jan 7. of 1865 Gov. R. Yates Springfield Dear Sir I have just returned from a Conference Meeting of a few of our friends and find that our folks are enthusiastic in preparing to receive you After we left you yesterday, met Bateman and incidentally learned from him, that he was as much interested in the appointment of our mutual friend [M.?] as we were, and that he had done something to aid him. I told him that we had just seen you, and had secured your co-operation unless Mr C. should apply, which would make it more difficult to determine. My object in writing this is to tell you, what will doubtless be very gratifying to you, that Mr C. does not want it but, does want another place, and M Bateman authorizes met say that Mr C. will aid our friend M., with pleasure If it were not that you have been so much occupied as well as somewhat nearly harassed with your own matters, it would be strange how you could have forgotten N. but under the circumstances your forgetfulness is not remarkable but the first name on Mr C.s paper is your own over <hr /> I feel very much gratified that the matter now stands as it does, and am also pleased to have it in such a condition as not to place you in an embarassing position by your being compelled to choose between two persons It is also pleasant to succeed when we undertake to do something for our friends. Trusting that you will be in good time and that we shall have a pleasant time when you come home I am Yours Truly M. P. Ayers Ayers M. P. Jacksonville Jany 9/1865 In relation to Mr M.'s prospects for the position he is seeking for. 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 09 (January 1-10, 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 M. P. Ayers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511725 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. Marshall P. Ayers. Augustus E. Ayers. M. P. Ayers & Co., Bankers, Jacksonville, Ill., Jan 7. of 1865 Gov. R. Yates Springfield Dear Sir I have just returned from a Conference Meeting of a few of our friends and find that our folks are enthusiastic in preparing to receive you After we left you yesterday, met Bateman and incidentally learned from him, that he was as much interested in the appointment of our mutual friend [M.?] as we were, and that he had done something to aid him. I told him that we had just seen you, and had secured your co-operation unless Mr C. should apply, which would make it more difficult to determine. My object in writing this is to tell you, what will doubtless be very gratifying to you, that Mr C. does not want it but, does want another place, and M Bateman authorizes met say that Mr C. will aid our friend M., with pleasure If it were not that you have been so much occupied as well as somewhat nearly harassed with your own matters, it would be strange how you could have forgotten N. but under the circumstances your forgetfulness is not remarkable but the first name on Mr C.s paper is your own over <hr /> I feel very much gratified that the matter now stands as it does, and am also pleased to have it in such a condition as not to place you in an embarassing position by your being compelled to choose between two persons It is also pleasant to succeed when we undertake to do something for our friends. Trusting that you will be in good time and that we shall have a pleasant time when you come home I am Yours Truly M. P. Ayers Ayers M. P. Jacksonville Jany 9/1865 In relation to Mr M.'s prospects for the position he is seeking for. 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/b44bb516e72a021ad1350bf94eed42f2.pdf b732de736b92902de6e925ee4be5aa03 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. S Louis 7 Jan 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir, With many others of your friends I write to join in congratulating you upon your Election In doing so I cant help remembering what I said in reply to your letter written after your first defeat by Harris for Congress, your desire to quit Politics and the law and engage in business was the feeling expressed by you at the time. You will remember I told you in reply, that from habit education and talent your services would be required in other ways - (How would you like to engage in some trading opperation?) You have found it so and while I have been so situated as not to be able to render much personal service in your advancement nevertheless I have felt and noticed its progress with the same interest as though I had been a personal participant in the fights. Accept my best wishes and prayers that <hr /> your life may long be spared to enjoy the honors so worthily bestowed upon your head by the good People of Illinois Happy New Year to All Truly Your friend E B Kirby <hr /> Kirby E B St. Louis Jan 7/65 Congraulatory 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 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. B. Kirby to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511724 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. S Louis 7 Jan 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir, With many others of your friends I write to join in congratulating you upon your Election In doing so I cant help remembering what I said in reply to your letter written after your first defeat by Harris for Congress, your desire to quit Politics and the law and engage in business was the feeling expressed by you at the time. You will remember I told you in reply, that from habit education and talent your services would be required in other ways - (How would you like to engage in some trading opperation?) You have found it so and while I have been so situated as not to be able to render much personal service in your advancement nevertheless I have felt and noticed its progress with the same interest as though I had been a personal participant in the fights. Accept my best wishes and prayers that <hr /> your life may long be spared to enjoy the honors so worthily bestowed upon your head by the good People of Illinois Happy New Year to All Truly Your friend E B Kirby <hr /> Kirby E B St. Louis Jan 7/65 Congraulatory 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/e3eccf81f124df65a1f89d421f7e3410.pdf d136234800582e0a067ee5f55cb7f76c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth 7th January 1865 To his Excellency Gov: Yates Dear Sir I did myself the honor to address you a few lines yesterday and now address you again, since Col Henderson has made known to me, that, in accordance with the views of some of my friends here who are well acquainted with the active part I have taken in the cause we delight to advance (to say nothing of the part I have taken in the senatorial passage d'arms) he has written to you, requesting you to place upon your list for favorable consideration my name, when in the distribution of Offices you may have one at your disposal the duties of which, in your estimation, will not require greater Capacity than it is my fortune to possess. Although engaged in the practice of law, I have conducted the business of the Assessor's Office of this district with entire satisfaction to Col Henderson and without complaint from the Treasury Depart <hr /> ment and I flatter myself that the Office of Consul would not Tax my energies or abilities, though limited, beyond their adequacy to meet the demand Having a French and Spanish education - speaking the former well and the latter sufficiently to transact business the duties of such an office could be discharged by me in a French or Spanish port with as much ease as in an English one. The vacancy that seems probable at present at Bahia consequent upon the Capture of the Florida has been suggested to me by the partiality of my friends. I had myself thought of soliciting an appointment as a bearer of dispatches to Europe intending, if I succeeded, to give my attention on my return to the editing of a Newspaper in this City - but of course sir, I ask only for such a position either at home or abroad as you may deem suitable to my Capacity - if indeed you should think I have any claim at all to your consideration - how <hr /> ever as the hope of reward has had no influence on my political action hitherto neither will disappointment in my efforts at present influence me in my future course I shall give my best energies as ever to the welfare of my Country and to the support of her gallant defenders and her patriotic and devoted representatives and statesmen Your Obedt Servt James Henderson <hr /> Senatorial James. Henderson. Monmouth Ills. Asking some appointment 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 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Henderson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511723 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. Monmouth 7th January 1865 To his Excellency Gov: Yates Dear Sir I did myself the honor to address you a few lines yesterday and now address you again, since Col Henderson has made known to me, that, in accordance with the views of some of my friends here who are well acquainted with the active part I have taken in the cause we delight to advance (to say nothing of the part I have taken in the senatorial passage d'arms) he has written to you, requesting you to place upon your list for favorable consideration my name, when in the distribution of Offices you may have one at your disposal the duties of which, in your estimation, will not require greater Capacity than it is my fortune to possess. Although engaged in the practice of law, I have conducted the business of the Assessor's Office of this district with entire satisfaction to Col Henderson and without complaint from the Treasury Depart <hr /> ment and I flatter myself that the Office of Consul would not Tax my energies or abilities, though limited, beyond their adequacy to meet the demand Having a French and Spanish education - speaking the former well and the latter sufficiently to transact business the duties of such an office could be discharged by me in a French or Spanish port with as much ease as in an English one. The vacancy that seems probable at present at Bahia consequent upon the Capture of the Florida has been suggested to me by the partiality of my friends. I had myself thought of soliciting an appointment as a bearer of dispatches to Europe intending, if I succeeded, to give my attention on my return to the editing of a Newspaper in this City - but of course sir, I ask only for such a position either at home or abroad as you may deem suitable to my Capacity - if indeed you should think I have any claim at all to your consideration - how <hr /> ever as the hope of reward has had no influence on my political action hitherto neither will disappointment in my efforts at present influence me in my future course I shall give my best energies as ever to the welfare of my Country and to the support of her gallant defenders and her patriotic and devoted representatives and statesmen Your Obedt Servt James Henderson <hr /> Senatorial James. Henderson. Monmouth Ills. Asking some appointment 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/1fe51bff81350a19ddb968fe01a5f24a.pdf 16a2b17709d2bcb0d2b3e1a582ef235d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Copy) State of Illinois Sangamon Co SS The affiant S.L. Spink deposes and says that he is a member of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois in the 24th General Assembly from the 39th Representative District; that on the 4th Day of Jan'y 1865 about one hour before the assembling of the legislative caucus for the nomination of a Candidate for United States Senator he, the said S.L. Spink met Hon EB Washburne at his rooms at the St. Nicholas Hotel in the City of Springfield, by the request of said Washburne, and that said Wash burne then and there exhibited a list as he claimed of the names of the friends of Governor Yates for the position of United States Senator, numbering thirty three (33) being a majority of two (2) of the whole number of Union Senators and Representa tives in the 24th General Assembly; that said Washburne then informed the Affiant that it was in his power to prevent the nomination or Election of Gov'r Yates, that as the vote was to be by ballot nobody would be the wiser and that if he, affiant, would vote for him Washburne, instead of Yates he, the said affiant should have the position of United States Judge in one of the territories, or Paymaster, Quartermaster or Commissary in the army, as he <hr /> might select, and that the appointment should be made by the time of the close of the present session of the legislature; that there should be no mistake in this matter, giving affiant to understand that he, Washburne, had control of the patronage of the General Government for the purpose of securing his election to the position of United States Senator; and further affiant Saith not. (signed) S. L. Spink Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th Day of Jan'y 1865 (signed) L. B. Adams Seal Notary Public <hr /> Spink's Affidavit 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 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. L. Spink to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511722 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. (Copy) State of Illinois Sangamon Co SS The affiant S.L. Spink deposes and says that he is a member of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois in the 24th General Assembly from the 39th Representative District; that on the 4th Day of Jan'y 1865 about one hour before the assembling of the legislative caucus for the nomination of a Candidate for United States Senator he, the said S.L. Spink met Hon EB Washburne at his rooms at the St. Nicholas Hotel in the City of Springfield, by the request of said Washburne, and that said Wash burne then and there exhibited a list as he claimed of the names of the friends of Governor Yates for the position of United States Senator, numbering thirty three (33) being a majority of two (2) of the whole number of Union Senators and Representa tives in the 24th General Assembly; that said Washburne then informed the Affiant that it was in his power to prevent the nomination or Election of Gov'r Yates, that as the vote was to be by ballot nobody would be the wiser and that if he, affiant, would vote for him Washburne, instead of Yates he, the said affiant should have the position of United States Judge in one of the territories, or Paymaster, Quartermaster or Commissary in the army, as he <hr /> might select, and that the appointment should be made by the time of the close of the present session of the legislature; that there should be no mistake in this matter, giving affiant to understand that he, Washburne, had control of the patronage of the General Government for the purpose of securing his election to the position of United States Senator; and further affiant Saith not. (signed) S. L. Spink Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th Day of Jan'y 1865 (signed) L. B. Adams Seal Notary Public <hr /> Spink's Affidavit 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/44f76554ca7dcdf7e94ba7dc29159a8b.pdf c69ad37c32b93b8dcfd19c5e71333ddc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Sangamon Co. SS The affiant S. L. Spink deposes and says that he is a member of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois in the 24th General Assembly from the 39th Representative district; that on the 4th day of January 1865 about one hour before the assembling of the legislative caucus for the nomination of a candidate for United States Senator, he, the said S. L. Spink, met Hon. E. B. Washburne at his rooms at the St. Nicholas Hotel in the City of Springfield, by the request of said Washburne, and that said Washburne then and there exhibited a list, as he claimed, of the names of the friends of Gov. Yates for the position of United States Senator, numbering thirty three, (33,) being a majority of two of the whole number of Union senators and Representatives in the 24th General Assembly; that (over) <hr /> said Washburne then informed affiant that it may in his power to prevent the election or nomination of Gov. Yates, that as the vote was to be by ballot nobody would be the wiser, and that if he, affiant would vote for him, Washburne, instead of Yates he, the said affiant, should have the position of United States Judge in one of the territories, or Paymaster, Quartermaster or Commissary in the army, as he might elect and that the appointment should be made by the time of the close of the present session of the legislature; that there should be no mistake in this matter, giving affiant to understand that he, Washburne, had control of the patronage of the General Government for the purpose of securing his election to the position of United States Senator; and further affiant saith not. S. L. Spink <hr /> Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of January A.D. 1865 L. B. Adams Notary Public 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 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. L. Spink to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511721 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 Illinois Sangamon Co. SS The affiant S. L. Spink deposes and says that he is a member of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois in the 24th General Assembly from the 39th Representative district; that on the 4th day of January 1865 about one hour before the assembling of the legislative caucus for the nomination of a candidate for United States Senator, he, the said S. L. Spink, met Hon. E. B. Washburne at his rooms at the St. Nicholas Hotel in the City of Springfield, by the request of said Washburne, and that said Washburne then and there exhibited a list, as he claimed, of the names of the friends of Gov. Yates for the position of United States Senator, numbering thirty three, (33,) being a majority of two of the whole number of Union senators and Representatives in the 24th General Assembly; that (over) <hr /> said Washburne then informed affiant that it may in his power to prevent the election or nomination of Gov. Yates, that as the vote was to be by ballot nobody would be the wiser, and that if he, affiant would vote for him, Washburne, instead of Yates he, the said affiant, should have the position of United States Judge in one of the territories, or Paymaster, Quartermaster or Commissary in the army, as he might elect and that the appointment should be made by the time of the close of the present session of the legislature; that there should be no mistake in this matter, giving affiant to understand that he, Washburne, had control of the patronage of the General Government for the purpose of securing his election to the position of United States Senator; and further affiant saith not. S. L. Spink <hr /> Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of January A.D. 1865 L. B. Adams Notary Public 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/e58519d3ede49e25bef1201ec592906e.pdf befcd0ce71dbff983bf3d1dea10fd38e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Sangamon County SS And now comes Washington Bushnell who being first duly sworn according to law on oath doth depose and say that this affiant is one of the State Senators in and for said State. That during Wednesday the 4th day January in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and Sixty-five (1865) this affiant was approached by two different persons on different times upon the question of United States Senator; that one of said persons asked me "What do you want Bushnell? help us, and we will help you" My reply was, "I have pledged my support to Richd Yates upon this question and shall never retract it"; that a paper was Exhibited by the other person purporting to be release of several persons to any place which I might desire, and the remark made. "I have it here Bushnell in black and white." This affiant does not now remember what reply this affiant made to said remark, but very soon after, the said person presented a slip of paper upon which as near as this affiant can now recollect, were the following words and figures to wit "$5000 in addition, if you do what we think you can"; that the reply of this affiant was, as near as this affiant can now remember, "It is in vain. my mind is unalterably fixed" This (over) <hr /> Affiant further says in justice to certain parties, which affiant does not wish to name, that the name of no person was mentioned as being the Author of said proposition; that this Affidavit is made with extreme reluctance on my part, and only upon strong and urgent solicitations of personal friends, and further this affiant saith not. (Signed) W Bushnell Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th Day of January AD1865. <pre>(signed) Wm A Turney </pre> Clerk Supreme Court. <hr /> Affidavit of W Bushnell 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 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Affadavit of Washington Bushnell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511720 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 Illinois Sangamon County SS And now comes Washington Bushnell who being first duly sworn according to law on oath doth depose and say that this affiant is one of the State Senators in and for said State. That during Wednesday the 4th day January in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and Sixty-five (1865) this affiant was approached by two different persons on different times upon the question of United States Senator; that one of said persons asked me "What do you want Bushnell? help us, and we will help you" My reply was, "I have pledged my support to Richd Yates upon this question and shall never retract it"; that a paper was Exhibited by the other person purporting to be release of several persons to any place which I might desire, and the remark made. "I have it here Bushnell in black and white." This affiant does not now remember what reply this affiant made to said remark, but very soon after, the said person presented a slip of paper upon which as near as this affiant can now recollect, were the following words and figures to wit "$5000 in addition, if you do what we think you can"; that the reply of this affiant was, as near as this affiant can now remember, "It is in vain. my mind is unalterably fixed" This (over) <hr /> Affiant further says in justice to certain parties, which affiant does not wish to name, that the name of no person was mentioned as being the Author of said proposition; that this Affidavit is made with extreme reluctance on my part, and only upon strong and urgent solicitations of personal friends, and further this affiant saith not. (Signed) W Bushnell Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th Day of January AD1865. <pre>(signed) Wm A Turney </pre> Clerk Supreme Court. <hr /> Affidavit of W Bushnell 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/68dc5d108e9bb42ef107268f017aac5b.pdf bffa1727afd0ba78d02e3600e2de5630 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Sangamon County Sr And now comes Washington Bushnell, who being first duly sworn according to law on oath with depose and Say that this affiant is one of the State Senators in and for said State, that during Wednesday the fourth (4th) day of January in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and sixty-five (1865) this affiant was approached by two diferent persons in the in the interests of E. B. Washburn on diferent times upon the question of United States Senator, that one of said persons asked me, "What do you want Bushnell. help us & we will help you" My reply was "I have pledged my Support to Rich Yates upon this question, and Shall never retract it." that a paper was Exhibited by the other person purporting to be a release of Perkins Bass and Rob J Fergersol to any place which I might desire, and the remark made, "I have it here Bushnell in Black and White." This affiant does not now remember what reply this affiant made to Said remark, but very Soon after, the said person presented <hr /> a Slip of paper upon which as near as this affiant can now recolect were the following words & figures to wit. "$5000 in addition if you do what we think you can" that the reply of this, affiant has as near as this affiant can now remember, "It is in vain, my mind is unalterably fixed" This Affiant further Says in justice to certain parties, which official does not wish to name, that the name of no person was mentioned as being the author of said propositions. That this affidavit is made with Extreme reluctance on my part and only upon Strong and urgent Solicitations of personal friends And further this affiant Says not W. Bushnell Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 7th day of January A. D. 1865. Wm A Turney Clk Supreme Court 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 09 (January 1-10, 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 Affadavit of Washington Bushnell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514000 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. State of Illinois Sangamon County Sr And now comes Washington Bushnell, who being first duly sworn according to law on oath with depose and Say that this affiant is one of the State Senators in and for said State, that during Wednesday the fourth (4th) day of January in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and sixty-five (1865) this affiant was approached by two diferent persons in the in the interests of E. B. Washburn on diferent times upon the question of United States Senator, that one of said persons asked me, "What do you want Bushnell. help us & we will help you" My reply was "I have pledged my Support to Rich Yates upon this question, and Shall never retract it." that a paper was Exhibited by the other person purporting to be a release of Perkins Bass and Rob J Fergersol to any place which I might desire, and the remark made, "I have it here Bushnell in Black and White." This affiant does not now remember what reply this affiant made to Said remark, but very Soon after, the said person presented <hr /> a Slip of paper upon which as near as this affiant can now recolect were the following words & figures to wit. "$5000 in addition if you do what we think you can" that the reply of this, affiant has as near as this affiant can now remember, "It is in vain, my mind is unalterably fixed" This Affiant further Says in justice to certain parties, which official does not wish to name, that the name of no person was mentioned as being the author of said propositions. That this affidavit is made with Extreme reluctance on my part and only upon Strong and urgent Solicitations of personal friends And further this affiant Says not W. Bushnell Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 7th day of January A. D. 1865. Wm A Turney Clk Supreme Court 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/66a3f1dd0635d1183b4d03be1eeed741.pdf e48648726546f05c57c378b6e10bf472 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. With Sarah E. Henshaw letter 1/6/65 Copy Endorsement on Proceedings of a G. C. M. convened at Knoxville Town May 10th 1864. In case of Capt. E. C. Henshaw, Henshaw's Indpt Battery of Lt Arty Ill Vols. Ford with endorsement of Brig Genl of J Ammen Sept 3/64. Judge Advocate's Office D.O. and N.D. Cin. O Sept. 21st 1864 Respectfully returned to Capt Henry Curtis Jr A.A.G. D.O. Knoxville Tenn. As the case now stands, the sentence passed by the court cannot legally be carried into execution by the Department Commander, for the reason that a portion of the findings of guilty by the Court and which must reasonably be supposed to have had their influence upon the minds of the Court, in making up the sentence passed, have been disapproved by the officer ordering the Court, while the sentence is approved. It is by no means certain that the sentence as passed is, as it would have been, had the accused been found not guilty, of the 3rd Specification of 3rd charge and 6th charge and its specifications. Hence the impropriety of disapproving the findings and at the same time approving of the Sentence passed as the deliberate judgment of the Court upon those findings. <hr /> Aside from this, a careful examination of the proceedings seems to one clearly to indicate more of desire on the part of the Lieutenants who appear as prosecuting witnesses to advance their own interests that those of the Government by the removal of the accused, who appears to have managed his Company affairs, with as much or more ability, and as great regard, for the interests of the service, as the vast majority of officers in the army. While hardly a specification in all the long list of charges, has, to my mind, been clearly proved, the evidence nevertheless shows the accused to have been guilty of some irregularities that probably deserve censure, but nothing that would warrant the carrying into execution of the sentence passed. The accumulation of charges is probably one of the worst features in the case. This is, and always has been considered detrimental to the interests of the public service and good of the army. I have therefore to recommend that the proceedings be disapproved and the accused restored to his command, believing as I do the present trial, will be a sufficient warning to the accused to avoid even the appearance of wrong doing, and the disapproval of these proceedings, restore to the Army an Officer who <hr /> has proved himself a gallant one on many a hard-fought field. (Signed) H. L. Burnett Judge Adv. D.O. and N D. <hr /> State of Illinois ss La Salle County C. H. Hook being just duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he assisted in comparing this with a true and correct copy of the original document in the possession of Capt E. C. Henshaw and that he believes this paper to be a true full and complete Copy of said original document C. H. Hook Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 6" day of January AD 1865. H Silver Clerk of the Circuit Court for Said County 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 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. H. Hook to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513999 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 Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Sarah E. Henshaw letter 1/6/65 Copy Endorsement on Proceedings of a G. C. M. convened at Knoxville Town May 10th 1864. In case of Capt. E. C. Henshaw, Henshaw's Indpt Battery of Lt Arty Ill Vols. Ford with endorsement of Brig Genl of J Ammen Sept 3/64. Judge Advocate's Office D.O. and N.D. Cin. O Sept. 21st 1864 Respectfully returned to Capt Henry Curtis Jr A.A.G. D.O. Knoxville Tenn. As the case now stands, the sentence passed by the court cannot legally be carried into execution by the Department Commander, for the reason that a portion of the findings of guilty by the Court and which must reasonably be supposed to have had their influence upon the minds of the Court, in making up the sentence passed, have been disapproved by the officer ordering the Court, while the sentence is approved. It is by no means certain that the sentence as passed is, as it would have been, had the accused been found not guilty, of the 3rd Specification of 3rd charge and 6th charge and its specifications. Hence the impropriety of disapproving the findings and at the same time approving of the Sentence passed as the deliberate judgment of the Court upon those findings. <hr /> Aside from this, a careful examination of the proceedings seems to one clearly to indicate more of desire on the part of the Lieutenants who appear as prosecuting witnesses to advance their own interests that those of the Government by the removal of the accused, who appears to have managed his Company affairs, with as much or more ability, and as great regard, for the interests of the service, as the vast majority of officers in the army. While hardly a specification in all the long list of charges, has, to my mind, been clearly proved, the evidence nevertheless shows the accused to have been guilty of some irregularities that probably deserve censure, but nothing that would warrant the carrying into execution of the sentence passed. The accumulation of charges is probably one of the worst features in the case. This is, and always has been considered detrimental to the interests of the public service and good of the army. I have therefore to recommend that the proceedings be disapproved and the accused restored to his command, believing as I do the present trial, will be a sufficient warning to the accused to avoid even the appearance of wrong doing, and the disapproval of these proceedings, restore to the Army an Officer who <hr /> has proved himself a gallant one on many a hard-fought field. (Signed) H. L. Burnett Judge Adv. D.O. and N D. <hr /> State of Illinois ss La Salle County C. H. Hook being just duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he assisted in comparing this with a true and correct copy of the original document in the possession of Capt E. C. Henshaw and that he believes this paper to be a true full and complete Copy of said original document C. H. Hook Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 6" day of January AD 1865. H Silver Clerk of the Circuit Court for Said County https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8b086f41452af2febdd6bc01ec74e06c.pdf 10fd56cf5947c925a9b07ca2cfea3056 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with copy of Endorsement on Proceedings of a G. C. M. Convened at Knoxville, Tenn. May. 10, 1864 (9/21/64) Ottawa Jan 6th 1865. Gov Yates - My dear Sir. I was so rejoiced at our triumph in your successful candidacy for the Senatorship, that I almost forgot the clouds which have again gathers around my own hearth-stone. I have begged Mr Bushnell to hand you this, and to ask your yet further protection for me and mine. Some enemy has finally prevailed against us, and Gen Schofield has resorted to the unusual step of reversing the Decision of his own Judge Advocate Genl whose decisions at Washington, I have been told by persons officially informed, are considered and highly respected, as those of a talented and conscientious officer. I enclose his Decision, to Mr Bushnell, who will show it to you. My husband is so amazed and indignant that he leaves all action to me. I shall appeal to the President. I beg your help. O Gov Yates! - you have been a friend to me through all this sore trial - and now, in the hour of your hightest and most deserved triumph, I feel sure you will not forget me when I cry to you, as I do, from the depths of an aginized heart. I ask you to write to the President asking his interposition, and to forward the letter to me. Judge Norton will present them and be my advocate. And I beg, I entreat you to care for my distress, and to do anything else not suggested by me. <hr /> which your wisdom may make you think of, and my ignorance may overlook. I cannot, I will not submit to this injustice without doing all in my power to evert it. I shall beseige you - and the President - and Heaven itself. I cannot I will not have it so help me! - do not get tired of me! prays yours truly and respectfully Sarah E. Henshaw As I write I gather courage, and conclude to send you the Decision direct. May I beg you to examine it closely, and to remember that although it was as you will see addressed to Capt Curtis, it never reached him until he found it by accident in the office of some official - and when it did come to him, which was only five days ago, it came in the form of an order made out - signed by Gen Schofield - and adverse to us. Captis Curtiss himself informs me of these facts, and writes to prepare me for the worst he being a friend of my husband's. There has been a fraud somewhere. And I beg, I entreat you to have any new Commissions for the Lieutenants of the Battery prevented, until we have time to hear from the President. Please notice that Maj Burnett says the sentence of the Court cannon legally be carried out. How can it then be done? <hr /> Henshaw Sarah E Ottawa Jan 6 65 Congratulats you on Election to the Senate & pray you to help her Hon Richd Yates. Springfield - Ills - Fard - by Hon W. Bushnell. 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 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sarah E. Henshaw to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513998 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 copy of Endorsement on Proceedings of a G. C. M. Convened at Knoxville, Tenn. May. 10, 1864 (9/21/64) Ottawa Jan 6th 1865. Gov Yates - My dear Sir. I was so rejoiced at our triumph in your successful candidacy for the Senatorship, that I almost forgot the clouds which have again gathers around my own hearth-stone. I have begged Mr Bushnell to hand you this, and to ask your yet further protection for me and mine. Some enemy has finally prevailed against us, and Gen Schofield has resorted to the unusual step of reversing the Decision of his own Judge Advocate Genl whose decisions at Washington, I have been told by persons officially informed, are considered and highly respected, as those of a talented and conscientious officer. I enclose his Decision, to Mr Bushnell, who will show it to you. My husband is so amazed and indignant that he leaves all action to me. I shall appeal to the President. I beg your help. O Gov Yates! - you have been a friend to me through all this sore trial - and now, in the hour of your hightest and most deserved triumph, I feel sure you will not forget me when I cry to you, as I do, from the depths of an aginized heart. I ask you to write to the President asking his interposition, and to forward the letter to me. Judge Norton will present them and be my advocate. And I beg, I entreat you to care for my distress, and to do anything else not suggested by me. <hr /> which your wisdom may make you think of, and my ignorance may overlook. I cannot, I will not submit to this injustice without doing all in my power to evert it. I shall beseige you - and the President - and Heaven itself. I cannot I will not have it so help me! - do not get tired of me! prays yours truly and respectfully Sarah E. Henshaw As I write I gather courage, and conclude to send you the Decision direct. May I beg you to examine it closely, and to remember that although it was as you will see addressed to Capt Curtis, it never reached him until he found it by accident in the office of some official - and when it did come to him, which was only five days ago, it came in the form of an order made out - signed by Gen Schofield - and adverse to us. Captis Curtiss himself informs me of these facts, and writes to prepare me for the worst he being a friend of my husband's. There has been a fraud somewhere. And I beg, I entreat you to have any new Commissions for the Lieutenants of the Battery prevented, until we have time to hear from the President. Please notice that Maj Burnett says the sentence of the Court cannon legally be carried out. How can it then be done? <hr /> Henshaw Sarah E Ottawa Jan 6 65 Congratulats you on Election to the Senate & pray you to help her Hon Richd Yates. Springfield - Ills - Fard - by Hon W. Bushnell. 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/7dc2954ac042e097e65ab76498bf0752.pdf 6c3f08e53f0a4144f97d2f3c4de020ba Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Great Western Railroad Co. of 1859 Jacksonville, Jany 6 1865 M R Yates You have at this depot, goods as per bill attached. which remain in Warehouse at risk of owner. They will be delivered only upon your receipting for same and paying charges. If not removed within twenty-four hours, storage will be charged. E.S.Greenleaf Freight Agent. Form 6 No. Car. N.B. The consignees or owners receiving goods must sign this receipt. Jacksonville Received, in good order, from the Great Western Railroad Co. of 1859, the fol- lowing Goods: 10 Box 1 Chest No. 121 Charges, $442 <hr /> G.W.R.R. Co. Rect Great Western RRCo 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 09 (January 1-10, 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 Great Western Railroad Company to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513997 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. Great Western Railroad Co. of 1859 Jacksonville, Jany 6 1865 M R Yates You have at this depot, goods as per bill attached. which remain in Warehouse at risk of owner. They will be delivered only upon your receipting for same and paying charges. If not removed within twenty-four hours, storage will be charged. E.S.Greenleaf Freight Agent. Form 6 No. Car. N.B. The consignees or owners receiving goods must sign this receipt. Jacksonville Received, in good order, from the Great Western Railroad Co. of 1859, the fol- lowing Goods: 10 Box 1 Chest No. 121 Charges, $442 <hr /> G.W.R.R. Co. Rect Great Western RRCo 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