325 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ab854d6d34ec742d7926976354929ee6.pdf 68134f5225995f95b0927a74cc885f59 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock Island, Jan 6 1865 Gov Yates Dear Sir: Granting you will pardon the liberty I have taken on this addressing you. It's a favor I would ask, not for myself and yet one which indirectly will please me far more than anything I could ask for myself. [Illegible] through your influence and power you can grant my request: My Father the Editor of the "Union" has worked hard for you and by your successful election. Will you not in some manner help him? The paper is not only self sustaining and cannot soon receive assistance from another source. The Post Office should belong or with the [familiarity?] office and yet he would never ask you for it on account of the enemies it would make for him. The [illegible] politicians of R. I. are <hr /> of very little account. Father was very much surprised and indignant at the way Senator Webster cast his vote, having previously promised Father to vote for you, which he was honest enough in untill bought [illegible] by Mr. Washburne. It can however make no difference to you now. But I am digressing from my subject. You will please not let my Father knows of this note it might displease him very much with me. I have only called you attention so that should it be your wish you might be of great assistance to him. Trusting you will pardon the entrusion I have made upon you I am respectfully Mary A. Barns Rock Island Ill <hr /> Barns Miss Mary E Rock Island, Jany 6 / 65 Wants you to assist her father who is the Editor of Rock Island Union to obtain the P. O. there. 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 Mary E. Barns 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 513996 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. Rock Island, Jan 6 1865 Gov Yates Dear Sir: Granting you will pardon the liberty I have taken on this addressing you. It's a favor I would ask, not for myself and yet one which indirectly will please me far more than anything I could ask for myself. [Illegible] through your influence and power you can grant my request: My Father the Editor of the "Union" has worked hard for you and by your successful election. Will you not in some manner help him? The paper is not only self sustaining and cannot soon receive assistance from another source. The Post Office should belong or with the [familiarity?] office and yet he would never ask you for it on account of the enemies it would make for him. The [illegible] politicians of R. I. are <hr /> of very little account. Father was very much surprised and indignant at the way Senator Webster cast his vote, having previously promised Father to vote for you, which he was honest enough in untill bought [illegible] by Mr. Washburne. It can however make no difference to you now. But I am digressing from my subject. You will please not let my Father knows of this note it might displease him very much with me. I have only called you attention so that should it be your wish you might be of great assistance to him. Trusting you will pardon the entrusion I have made upon you I am respectfully Mary A. Barns Rock Island Ill <hr /> Barns Miss Mary E Rock Island, Jany 6 / 65 Wants you to assist her father who is the Editor of Rock Island Union to obtain the P. O. there. 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/8ed94fe396672abb3762a92c66989a64.pdf 92b4f7454232cf6bcf9d84a7b268f647 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Jan'y 6 1865 His Excellency R. Yates My dear Sir I hasten to tender you my congratulations as Senator elect of Illinois. Sickness in my family alone prevented me from being present but I never had a doubt of your Election -- Any other result would be disgraced the State and especially so if Washbourne had succeeded. -- Calligan says "tell the Governor I feel All the while like taking my hat off & Thinking, bully for you!" - Your friends are jubilant but a few professed friends who have been really your enemies and endeavored in every way to secure your defeat <hr />begin to hang their heads in shame! God save us from such friends as these. --- But enough! It is a glorious victory -- and we have nothing to do but to rejoice that the voice of the people as expressed at the last election has been obeyed by their representatives -- The position is yours by pre eminent merit. -- With Best regards to Mrs Y -- believe me as always Your sincere friend Thos. Y. McCulloh <hr />McCulloch Thos R G Peoria Jany 6th 63 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 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 Thomas R. G. McCullouch 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 513995 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. Peoria Jan'y 6 1865 His Excellency R. Yates My dear Sir I hasten to tender you my congratulations as Senator elect of Illinois. Sickness in my family alone prevented me from being present but I never had a doubt of your Election -- Any other result would be disgraced the State and especially so if Washbourne had succeeded. -- Calligan says "tell the Governor I feel All the while like taking my hat off & Thinking, bully for you!" - Your friends are jubilant but a few professed friends who have been really your enemies and endeavored in every way to secure your defeat <hr />begin to hang their heads in shame! God save us from such friends as these. --- But enough! It is a glorious victory -- and we have nothing to do but to rejoice that the voice of the people as expressed at the last election has been obeyed by their representatives -- The position is yours by pre eminent merit. -- With Best regards to Mrs Y -- believe me as always Your sincere friend Thos. Y. McCulloh <hr />McCulloch Thos R G Peoria Jany 6th 63 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/65f34ec8979cf9d09348ada020bada34.pdf 01340e789e1a086fdade6c8b07a76c60 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Patent Office Washington DC Jany 6 1865 My Dear Friend Yates, Yesterday we were made glad by the announcement that you have received the nomination for US Senator in the Union Caucus, by a handsome majority over all competitors. And I wrote you very hastily as the mail for the West was closing. To-day we are gladdened by the telegraphic dispatch that you were yesterday elected U.S.Senator by the General Afsembly 64 to 43 over Jas C Robinson. Thank God for this long-expected "Consummation most devoutly to be wished"! Now my friend you have a grand opening for a glorious National Career. Be true to yourself and the friends who have stood firmly and hopefully around you in this ordeal. Your afsailants have been uncharitable - have been cruel - but they have been harmlefs. But your friends - oh blast not their high hopes! My heart is full - Let no one reproach you <hr /> truthfully hereafter in a matter in which your own dignity and the highest honor of the great State of Illinois is deeply concerned; But pardon my solicitude - it may seem intrusive - it is however unselfish. Your friends here and Elsewhere are deeply solicitous for your future. I shall be here long enough to receive a letter from you.- Have you succeeded in getting the pafses on "Illinois Central" and "Chicago and St Louis R.R.s" - I am engaged in the reform of our probate laws and have spent much time & some money for which I ask no compensation. -Have had no favor of these roads although I was active in furthering the improvements. Hope you can get pafs - a year on Each. Hoping to hear from you soon I am as Ever Your Most obt Servant Ansen S. Miller Hon Rich Yates. <hr /> Ansen S. Miller Washington Jan. 6th 65 Congratulatory - wants a 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 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 Ansen S. Miller 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 513994 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. Patent Office Washington DC Jany 6 1865 My Dear Friend Yates, Yesterday we were made glad by the announcement that you have received the nomination for US Senator in the Union Caucus, by a handsome majority over all competitors. And I wrote you very hastily as the mail for the West was closing. To-day we are gladdened by the telegraphic dispatch that you were yesterday elected U.S.Senator by the General Afsembly 64 to 43 over Jas C Robinson. Thank God for this long-expected "Consummation most devoutly to be wished"! Now my friend you have a grand opening for a glorious National Career. Be true to yourself and the friends who have stood firmly and hopefully around you in this ordeal. Your afsailants have been uncharitable - have been cruel - but they have been harmlefs. But your friends - oh blast not their high hopes! My heart is full - Let no one reproach you <hr /> truthfully hereafter in a matter in which your own dignity and the highest honor of the great State of Illinois is deeply concerned; But pardon my solicitude - it may seem intrusive - it is however unselfish. Your friends here and Elsewhere are deeply solicitous for your future. I shall be here long enough to receive a letter from you.- Have you succeeded in getting the pafses on "Illinois Central" and "Chicago and St Louis R.R.s" - I am engaged in the reform of our probate laws and have spent much time & some money for which I ask no compensation. -Have had no favor of these roads although I was active in furthering the improvements. Hope you can get pafs - a year on Each. Hoping to hear from you soon I am as Ever Your Most obt Servant Ansen S. Miller Hon Rich Yates. <hr /> Ansen S. Miller Washington Jan. 6th 65 Congratulatory - wants a 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/58dc8e662c4fa2a13845de1afc05d629.pdf bee388eede607fc0d2da8de6618dfddf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth 6th Jany 1865 To His Excellency Gov: Yates Dear sir Permit me to tender to you my congratulations warm and sincere. I have ever been active, though unpretending, in my efforts to promote the cause that has found in you so distinguished and successful a champion - and I hail, with unmingled joy, the renewed evidence that the people of Illinois have just given of their appreciation of your eminent abilities, patriotic devotion and public services Again, sir, accept the reiterated congratulations of an old acquaintance who desires to see you occupying a place, if possible, still higher in affections not only of the people of Illinois but of the United States and your name the rallying cry of <hr /> the defenders of liberty in every land Your Obedt servt James Henderson <hr /> Henderson James Monmouth Jan'y 6th 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 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Henderson 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 513993 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 6th Jany 1865 To His Excellency Gov: Yates Dear sir Permit me to tender to you my congratulations warm and sincere. I have ever been active, though unpretending, in my efforts to promote the cause that has found in you so distinguished and successful a champion - and I hail, with unmingled joy, the renewed evidence that the people of Illinois have just given of their appreciation of your eminent abilities, patriotic devotion and public services Again, sir, accept the reiterated congratulations of an old acquaintance who desires to see you occupying a place, if possible, still higher in affections not only of the people of Illinois but of the United States and your name the rallying cry of <hr /> the defenders of liberty in every land Your Obedt servt James Henderson <hr /> Henderson James Monmouth Jan'y 6th 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/fb3dce666b4e82c9b5328ee7248813c8.pdf 9bb0110052b8a07d332217cf81b086b2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth January 6th 1865 Dear Governor Permit me to congratulate you on your triumphant Election to a Seat in the U S. Senate a position which I hope you may occupy for a long time with Honor to your self and the State you represent. no man in the State is better aquainted with the wants of the State and none more able to secure to her all her Intersts and rights than yourself may the fondest hopes of your friends be realized in your successful Carrier as a Senator and the fears of others disappointed will be the earnest prayer of your humble servant W. D. Henderson P.S. Should you have an appertunity while distributing favours among your friends have at your disposal a position with fair Remuneration will you remember your friend James Henderson he has been my principal Clerk ever since I have held the office of Assessor for this district he is a faithful and Industrious man with Excellent business capacity. Speaks fluently the French & Spanish Languages and would make an Excellent Consul at any Point where these languages are spoken or he would make an Excelent <hr /> Register of a land office If you could Secure some such position for him it would be gratefuly received and appreciated and its duties faithfuly attended too, he has been throughout all these troublous times an unswerving union man - as for myself I ask nothing but "to be let above" yours truly W D Henderson <hr /> Henderson W. D. Monmouth Jan'y 6th 65 Congratulatory Wants you to give a position to his Bro James. 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 W. D. Henderson 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 513992 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 January 6th 1865 Dear Governor Permit me to congratulate you on your triumphant Election to a Seat in the U S. Senate a position which I hope you may occupy for a long time with Honor to your self and the State you represent. no man in the State is better aquainted with the wants of the State and none more able to secure to her all her Intersts and rights than yourself may the fondest hopes of your friends be realized in your successful Carrier as a Senator and the fears of others disappointed will be the earnest prayer of your humble servant W. D. Henderson P.S. Should you have an appertunity while distributing favours among your friends have at your disposal a position with fair Remuneration will you remember your friend James Henderson he has been my principal Clerk ever since I have held the office of Assessor for this district he is a faithful and Industrious man with Excellent business capacity. Speaks fluently the French & Spanish Languages and would make an Excellent Consul at any Point where these languages are spoken or he would make an Excelent <hr /> Register of a land office If you could Secure some such position for him it would be gratefuly received and appreciated and its duties faithfuly attended too, he has been throughout all these troublous times an unswerving union man - as for myself I ask nothing but "to be let above" yours truly W D Henderson <hr /> Henderson W. D. Monmouth Jan'y 6th 65 Congratulatory Wants you to give a position to his Bro James. 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/69954d63c630adb3fc281c56640427f9.pdf 18c505415eb14a2d05bc7fa07d3e8cfd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Office County Hamt Head Quarters Dept </pre> <pre> Cincinnati O. Janury 6th 1865 </pre> His Excellency <pre> R. Yates </pre> <pre> I am happy to read the announcement in the morning papers, of your election to the U.S. Senate on yesterday I congratulate you in this renewed evidence that Republics are not always unmindful of, nor ungrateful for eminent services of their chivalric sons, and loyal, patriotic citizens </pre> <pre> You are again honored with a position,- which may not only be exceedingly gratifying as a full endorsement of the acts of Your gubenatorial administration in the most novel, critical & trying period of our history - but one that will enable you to exert a great influence in extricating the public affairs from their abnormal conditions and wisely placing them under a politicians system of reconstruction - permanent as time, and calculated to restore harmony to the sections - union & brotherly love among the masses with peace to the whole country. May God endow you with wisdom and grace in devising right measures, & administering </pre> <hr /> them in that spirit that may attain the consummation so much desired by us all <pre> I have the honor to be Sir </pre> <pre> Your most obt Servt </pre> <pre> Walter B. Scates </pre> <hr /> Scates Walter B Cincinnati Jan 6th 65 Congratulatory <pre> ~ </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 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 Walter B. Scates 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 513991 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> Office County Hamt Head Quarters Dept </pre> <pre> Cincinnati O. Janury 6th 1865 </pre> His Excellency <pre> R. Yates </pre> <pre> I am happy to read the announcement in the morning papers, of your election to the U.S. Senate on yesterday I congratulate you in this renewed evidence that Republics are not always unmindful of, nor ungrateful for eminent services of their chivalric sons, and loyal, patriotic citizens </pre> <pre> You are again honored with a position,- which may not only be exceedingly gratifying as a full endorsement of the acts of Your gubenatorial administration in the most novel, critical & trying period of our history - but one that will enable you to exert a great influence in extricating the public affairs from their abnormal conditions and wisely placing them under a politicians system of reconstruction - permanent as time, and calculated to restore harmony to the sections - union & brotherly love among the masses with peace to the whole country. May God endow you with wisdom and grace in devising right measures, & administering </pre> <hr /> them in that spirit that may attain the consummation so much desired by us all <pre> I have the honor to be Sir </pre> <pre> Your most obt Servt </pre> <pre> Walter B. Scates </pre> <hr /> Scates Walter B Cincinnati Jan 6th 65 Congratulatory <pre> ~ </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/9a0bea67a274c03c06cb27b7d71f75c5.pdf 61e19ea70a2cfcca18b918f14fae82cd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. TRIBUNE OFFICE, EDITORIAL ROOMS, Chicago, Jan 5 1864 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir: Yours of the 2d inst is received. The Globe comes to us as an exchange. We shall, therefore, not require the copy which you kindly ordered for us. Very Respectfully Your obedient servant Horace White <hr /> H White. Editor Chicago Tribune Receves the Globe already and will not need the copy which you ordered file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 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 H. White to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513990 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. TRIBUNE OFFICE, EDITORIAL ROOMS, Chicago, Jan 5 1864 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir: Yours of the 2d inst is received. The Globe comes to us as an exchange. We shall, therefore, not require the copy which you kindly ordered for us. Very Respectfully Your obedient servant Horace White <hr /> H White. Editor Chicago Tribune Receves the Globe already and will not need the copy which you ordered file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2848ba537a70d12a64f228320a8c5c40.pdf af6ce62958eccd70c55a9c796988a0bf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Jan. 5/65 Gov. Richd Yates Dr Sir. On Friday last I sent you a petition for Notary Public for John P. Olinger At the same time resigning my commission in case he is appointed my successor issued Sept. 19/64 for town of North Chicago, but I trust you will be able to commission him for either Cook Co. City of Chicago or town of South Chicago, as he much prefers a Com. for one of the latter places. The petition for Olinger is headed by Hon. J. H. Woodworth. And I sincerely trust you will act upon it before expiration of your term of office as Gov. Please pardon me for intruding upon your time, when your time must be preoccupied, but Mr. Olinger <hr /> is very anxious that you should commission him and he is one of your sincere admirers and supporters. This must be my excuse for intruding upon you at this time. Allow me to present my congratulations upon your nomination to the U S Senate in Republican Caucus. Send Commission for Mr. Olinger to me direct & greatly oblige your Obt Servant W. K. Wells 124 Randolph St Room 7, Chicago Ills. <hr /> Welles W K 124 Randolph St Chicago Jan 5/65 He sent last week a petition signed by J H Woodworth and others for appointment of Jno. P. Olinger as Notary Public - Hopes you will commission him before you go out of office File Refer to Gov. Oglesby with request for appointment - and answer so referred - & not recd by me in time 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 W. K. Wells to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Jan. 5/65 Gov. Richd Yates Dr Sir. On Friday last I sent you a petition for Notary Public for John P. Olinger At the same time resigning my commission in case he is appointed my successor issued Sept. 19/64 for town of North Chicago, but I trust you will be able to commission him for either Cook Co. City of Chicago or town of South Chicago, as he much prefers a Com. for one of the latter places. The petition for Olinger is headed by Hon. J. H. Woodworth. And I sincerely trust you will act upon it before expiration of your term of office as Gov. Please pardon me for intruding upon your time, when your time must be preoccupied, but Mr. Olinger <hr /> is very anxious that you should commission him and he is one of your sincere admirers and supporters. This must be my excuse for intruding upon you at this time. Allow me to present my congratulations upon your nomination to the U S Senate in Republican Caucus. Send Commission for Mr. Olinger to me direct & greatly oblige your Obt Servant W. K. Wells 124 Randolph St Room 7, Chicago Ills. <hr /> Welles W K 124 Randolph St Chicago Jan 5/65 He sent last week a petition signed by J H Woodworth and others for appointment of Jno. P. Olinger as Notary Public - Hopes you will commission him before you go out of office File Refer to Gov. Oglesby with request for appointment - and answer so referred - & not recd by me in time 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/6205b215cf8ecb45f998d9751efc3255.pdf ab7cea4e39bcfc595d1886478ba45f60 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. General Hospital Division No. 1 Quincy Illinois Jan 5 1865 Your Excellency Governor Yates Sir. I wish to communicate to you through a friend and state to you the condition of my health. I have been two years laboring under the disease of the eye and my sight is almost extinct and I appeal to you as a friend to know if there is any possible way for me to be discharged from the service of the United States as I have been two years unable to do any duty. and oblige your humble servent William W. Warner Co. D 103rd Regt Ill Hospital No 1 Quincy <hr /> I have been examined by the Surgeons three different times twice I was marked for a discharge and once for Chicago but as yet they have done nothing. I see nomore prospect now than when I first come here two monts ago Please answer soon and oblige &c W W Warner <hr /> Warner Wm W. Co D 103rd Regt Ill Vols U S Gen'l Hospital Quincy Ills Jan'y 5/64 Wants to be discharged Lost his sight 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 William W. Warner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513988 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. General Hospital Division No. 1 Quincy Illinois Jan 5 1865 Your Excellency Governor Yates Sir. I wish to communicate to you through a friend and state to you the condition of my health. I have been two years laboring under the disease of the eye and my sight is almost extinct and I appeal to you as a friend to know if there is any possible way for me to be discharged from the service of the United States as I have been two years unable to do any duty. and oblige your humble servent William W. Warner Co. D 103rd Regt Ill Hospital No 1 Quincy <hr /> I have been examined by the Surgeons three different times twice I was marked for a discharge and once for Chicago but as yet they have done nothing. I see nomore prospect now than when I first come here two monts ago Please answer soon and oblige &c W W Warner <hr /> Warner Wm W. Co D 103rd Regt Ill Vols U S Gen'l Hospital Quincy Ills Jan'y 5/64 Wants to be discharged Lost his sight 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/823e62577b2e53b512da35ec4c2bbbe4.pdf 202c928e38cb372b3e01c90e0773026d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Jan 4th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir It was my intention to have been in Springfield at the opening of the Legeslature and done what I could for your Election but a succession of Council Meetings with a view of Revising our City Charter has prevented my leaving Home. but be assured that the Representative hailing from Chicago who dares Cast his vote against you for United States Senator is a Dead Cock in the Pit Yours Respectfully A. D. Titsworth <hr /> Titsworth A.D. Chicago Jan 4/64 Should have come down & done what he could for you but important business prevented it. 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 A. D. Titsworth to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513987 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Jan 4th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir It was my intention to have been in Springfield at the opening of the Legeslature and done what I could for your Election but a succession of Council Meetings with a view of Revising our City Charter has prevented my leaving Home. but be assured that the Representative hailing from Chicago who dares Cast his vote against you for United States Senator is a Dead Cock in the Pit Yours Respectfully A. D. Titsworth <hr /> Titsworth A.D. Chicago Jan 4/64 Should have come down & done what he could for you but important business prevented it. 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/6e56fe9532a88845d4036f0751250aee.pdf ccc468be67195c0007d4d78d69b07ef4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. General Hospital Camp Dennison, Ohio January 4th 1865. Honorable Governer of Illinois. Sir. I tak the Liberty to ask a feaver of your Honor. I am a Soldier in the 65th Ill. V. I. I am sick in the Hospital for the last 10 months, sending from one Hospital to the other. At last the send me to camp Dennison Hospital of Ohio, I made application for to be sent to my on State, Chicago Ill, for the last 2 month, but the will not send me, I did not see my fammilie for over 2 years, and would like to get special transfer from Camp Dennison to Camp Douglas because I will not be able for 2 or 3 months, for Field Service and oblige your obedience Servant, Charles. F. Smith Co. H. 65 Ill, Regiment. In Hospital, Division 8 Ward 40. <hr /> Smith Chas F. U.S. Genl Hospital Camp Dennison Jan 4th 65 Is member of Co H 65th Ills Vols. Wants a transfer to Chicago Apply for & answer Appd for & informed 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 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 Charles F. Smith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513986 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. General Hospital Camp Dennison, Ohio January 4th 1865. Honorable Governer of Illinois. Sir. I tak the Liberty to ask a feaver of your Honor. I am a Soldier in the 65th Ill. V. I. I am sick in the Hospital for the last 10 months, sending from one Hospital to the other. At last the send me to camp Dennison Hospital of Ohio, I made application for to be sent to my on State, Chicago Ill, for the last 2 month, but the will not send me, I did not see my fammilie for over 2 years, and would like to get special transfer from Camp Dennison to Camp Douglas because I will not be able for 2 or 3 months, for Field Service and oblige your obedience Servant, Charles. F. Smith Co. H. 65 Ill, Regiment. In Hospital, Division 8 Ward 40. <hr /> Smith Chas F. U.S. Genl Hospital Camp Dennison Jan 4th 65 Is member of Co H 65th Ills Vols. Wants a transfer to Chicago Apply for & answer Appd for & informed 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/116136745475a6dd986879fc7007badb.pdf 59e4af15622baf6e92c0733af6db25f1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Normal Ill's Jan 4th 1865 Hon R. Yates Dear Sir Yours of the 28 Dec came to hand yesterday had I received the note in time I should have been at Springfield If I can be of any service let me know and I will come immediately. Any service I can render you I will gladly do. hopeing all will be rigte I reman your L. P. Fyffe P. S. Direct Normal P. O. <hr /> Fyffe D. P. Normal Jan 4/65 Received your letter too late to come. If can be of service let him know 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 L. P. Fyffe to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513985 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. Normal Ill's Jan 4th 1865 Hon R. Yates Dear Sir Yours of the 28 Dec came to hand yesterday had I received the note in time I should have been at Springfield If I can be of any service let me know and I will come immediately. Any service I can render you I will gladly do. hopeing all will be rigte I reman your L. P. Fyffe P. S. Direct Normal P. O. <hr /> Fyffe D. P. Normal Jan 4/65 Received your letter too late to come. If can be of service let him know 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/f2a0d88539129db3f488efd56714f6eb.pdf 6f1a63292509b62625f2e546f8aeb5de Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. January 4th 1865 Section 5, Ward 8 General Hospital Madison Indiana To his Exellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Dear Sir We the following named soldiers of Illinois Regiments now in the Madison General Hospital do hereby petition to you to have us transferred to a U. S. Hospital in Chicago for Treatment as we are unfit for duty we the undersigned soldiers of the Union ask this favor <hr /> of our Governor William Bennell Co. C 89th Ill Thomas Savage Co A 64th Ill Hamilton C. Peterson " G 64th Ill Alvah Howard " G 36th " Please return us an answer Yours With Respect William Bennell Section 5, Ward 8 General Hospital Madison Indiana <hr /> Bennett Wm and other Soldiers U.S. Hospital Madison Jan'y 4th 65 Want to be transfered to Chicago Apply for and 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 William Bennell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513984 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. January 4th 1865 Section 5, Ward 8 General Hospital Madison Indiana To his Exellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Dear Sir We the following named soldiers of Illinois Regiments now in the Madison General Hospital do hereby petition to you to have us transferred to a U. S. Hospital in Chicago for Treatment as we are unfit for duty we the undersigned soldiers of the Union ask this favor <hr /> of our Governor William Bennell Co. C 89th Ill Thomas Savage Co A 64th Ill Hamilton C. Peterson " G 64th Ill Alvah Howard " G 36th " Please return us an answer Yours With Respect William Bennell Section 5, Ward 8 General Hospital Madison Indiana <hr /> Bennett Wm and other Soldiers U.S. Hospital Madison Jan'y 4th 65 Want to be transfered to Chicago Apply for and 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/d2dd3ebb99d34e9a076cccf76c14b1a1.pdf 567876a1594ae2dbfdda4e70a1e128b9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy Ills January 3d 1865 Governor Owing to sickness in my family I was compeled to return home last night. I come with full assurance in my own mind that your election to the U. S. Senate was certain - and I shall await with much anxiety for the result. Still I am sure the wish of the great mass of the people of our State will be carried out. My wishes are not Govermnents - so I in obedience to orders must return to New Orleans next week. I am as ever before Your friend R B Hatch <hr /> Hatch R B Quincy Jan'y 3d 1865 Cannot be here. Has to report to New Orleans Is confident of your 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 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. Hatch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513983 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. Quincy Ills January 3d 1865 Governor Owing to sickness in my family I was compeled to return home last night. I come with full assurance in my own mind that your election to the U. S. Senate was certain - and I shall await with much anxiety for the result. Still I am sure the wish of the great mass of the people of our State will be carried out. My wishes are not Govermnents - so I in obedience to orders must return to New Orleans next week. I am as ever before Your friend R B Hatch <hr /> Hatch R B Quincy Jan'y 3d 1865 Cannot be here. Has to report to New Orleans Is confident of your 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/d6078f3be95d14bfc349294958ad411f.pdf 207cdb4b6463d50e5c2465c16a3b2e7b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department Adjutant Generals Office Washington Jany 3. 1865 His Excellency Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, Springfield, Ills., Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 15th ultimo, requesting that Gustavus A. Smith, late Colonel 35th Illinois Vols., be designated as recruiting officer for the 1st Army Corps , and am directed to state in reply that said application cannot be favorably considered <hr /> on account of the previous record of Col. Smith. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servant C. W. Foster Assist Adjt Genl Adj't Genl War Dept Adj't Gen'ls office Washington Jan 1st 65 Cannot appoint Col G A Smith recruiting officer for Hancock Corps Official sent Jan 7th 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 Charles W. Foster to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513982 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. War Department Adjutant Generals Office Washington Jany 3. 1865 His Excellency Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, Springfield, Ills., Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 15th ultimo, requesting that Gustavus A. Smith, late Colonel 35th Illinois Vols., be designated as recruiting officer for the 1st Army Corps , and am directed to state in reply that said application cannot be favorably considered <hr /> on account of the previous record of Col. Smith. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servant C. W. Foster Assist Adjt Genl Adj't Genl War Dept Adj't Gen'ls office Washington Jan 1st 65 Cannot appoint Col G A Smith recruiting officer for Hancock Corps Official sent Jan 7th 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/64d8665e4e20548b4e2d30c45b06ed1f.pdf 17e25cb076125d83ca62c7bde91b4692 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jan 3 '65 Your Petitioners respectfully represent That they are informed that George Nichols a Prisoner of War at Rock Island Ills was conscripted in the Rebel Army about the year 1862 in Smith County Tennessee, That during the summer of the year 1863, the said George Nichols was taken prisoner by the forces of the United States Army and has been held since that time as a Prisoner of war. That the said Prisoner belonged to Regt. Tenn, Vol. That the said Prisoner is desirous of being released from his confinement and becoming a citizen of Illinois, That he was drafted into the rebel Army against his will and is loyal to the Government of the United States, and if released will support the same and the laws thereof, That they desire this information from the [relations?] of the said George Nichols and especially from William Nichols an uncle of said Prisoner, who has long been a resident of the State of Illinois, who is loyal to the Government of the United States and in favor of the measures of the administion <hr /> for the suppression of the rebellion, That from their information they believe that said Prisoner is sincere in his opposition to the Rebel authorities and in his profession of Union sentiments & that no injustice would be done in granting his release from imprisonment. Vandalia Ills Jan 20 1864 R.Blackwell [illegible] Remam Y.S. McCord Ebenezer Cupps C.W. Higinbotom Geo R. Fitch [illegible] Van Dorston State of Illinois Fayette County SS I. John A. McCord Notary Public and Postmaster in and for the town of Vandalia, in said county and state, do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the men who have signed the forgoing petition, that they reside in said town of Vandalia, that their signatures thereto are genuine and that they are firm supporters of the [Written vertically along left margin:] Blackwell, R. and others, Vandalia, Ills <hr /> present administration. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 3d day of January A.D. 1865 Notary Public and Postmaster 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 R. Blackwell and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513981 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. Jan 3 '65 Your Petitioners respectfully represent That they are informed that George Nichols a Prisoner of War at Rock Island Ills was conscripted in the Rebel Army about the year 1862 in Smith County Tennessee, That during the summer of the year 1863, the said George Nichols was taken prisoner by the forces of the United States Army and has been held since that time as a Prisoner of war. That the said Prisoner belonged to Regt. Tenn, Vol. That the said Prisoner is desirous of being released from his confinement and becoming a citizen of Illinois, That he was drafted into the rebel Army against his will and is loyal to the Government of the United States, and if released will support the same and the laws thereof, That they desire this information from the [relations?] of the said George Nichols and especially from William Nichols an uncle of said Prisoner, who has long been a resident of the State of Illinois, who is loyal to the Government of the United States and in favor of the measures of the administion <hr /> for the suppression of the rebellion, That from their information they believe that said Prisoner is sincere in his opposition to the Rebel authorities and in his profession of Union sentiments & that no injustice would be done in granting his release from imprisonment. Vandalia Ills Jan 20 1864 R.Blackwell [illegible] Remam Y.S. McCord Ebenezer Cupps C.W. Higinbotom Geo R. Fitch [illegible] Van Dorston State of Illinois Fayette County SS I. John A. McCord Notary Public and Postmaster in and for the town of Vandalia, in said county and state, do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the men who have signed the forgoing petition, that they reside in said town of Vandalia, that their signatures thereto are genuine and that they are firm supporters of the [Written vertically along left margin:] Blackwell, R. and others, Vandalia, Ills <hr /> present administration. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 3d day of January A.D. 1865 Notary Public and Postmaster 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/42c508721dd62ee94cb03d94efec7881.pdf 8b97431e9c343d82eeba12cfa7457719 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Savannah Georgia January 3, 1865 His Excellency R Yates Springfield Ill Sir As a citizen of Illinois I feel a deep interest not only in the prosperity and well being of our noble State; but also in the righteousness of its laws. And looking from the stand point of Eternal rectitude I cannot but look upon the black laws of Illinois as a system of injustice and inhumanity and unbecoming a civilize people; and a fit representative of the dark ages. I would therefore ask it as a favor of you to exert your influence to have them <hr /> repealed; and forever banished from our Statutes; let the foul stain be forever blotted out. Let the Legislature of Illinois Set such an example in this respect as shall be worthy of imitation in all our Sister States. I trust the day is not far distant when no slave can breathe upon American soil. As a Soldier I feel grateful to you for what you have done and tried to do for the brave men that have periled their lives in their country's defence and whilst you as the Governer of Illinois can feel justly proud of of Illinois Soldiers; that feeling is reciprocated on the part of the Soldier. He feels proud of his Governor. <hr /> It is unnecessary to multiply words; your own better judgment will dictate the necessity of the repeal of that inhuman code. So far as my observation goes the Negro will make a better citizen than the Southern refugee; for while the former is inured to toil; is loyal to his country; a quiet and peacable citizen: the latter has been reared in vice and indolence; is disloyal to his country and a disturber of the peace and he is North simply because he is too much of a coward to fight. I am Sir with great respect Your Obedient Servant J G Andrews Co C 7th. Ill. Infantry 3rd Big 4th div 15th S.C. R Yates Governor Illinois <hr /> Andrews J. G. Co "G" 7th Ills Vols. Savannah Jany 3d 1865 Looks upon the Black Laws of Illinois as a system of injustice & hopes they will be repealed. &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 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. G. Andrews to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513980 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. Savannah Georgia January 3, 1865 His Excellency R Yates Springfield Ill Sir As a citizen of Illinois I feel a deep interest not only in the prosperity and well being of our noble State; but also in the righteousness of its laws. And looking from the stand point of Eternal rectitude I cannot but look upon the black laws of Illinois as a system of injustice and inhumanity and unbecoming a civilize people; and a fit representative of the dark ages. I would therefore ask it as a favor of you to exert your influence to have them <hr /> repealed; and forever banished from our Statutes; let the foul stain be forever blotted out. Let the Legislature of Illinois Set such an example in this respect as shall be worthy of imitation in all our Sister States. I trust the day is not far distant when no slave can breathe upon American soil. As a Soldier I feel grateful to you for what you have done and tried to do for the brave men that have periled their lives in their country's defence and whilst you as the Governer of Illinois can feel justly proud of of Illinois Soldiers; that feeling is reciprocated on the part of the Soldier. He feels proud of his Governor. <hr /> It is unnecessary to multiply words; your own better judgment will dictate the necessity of the repeal of that inhuman code. So far as my observation goes the Negro will make a better citizen than the Southern refugee; for while the former is inured to toil; is loyal to his country; a quiet and peacable citizen: the latter has been reared in vice and indolence; is disloyal to his country and a disturber of the peace and he is North simply because he is too much of a coward to fight. I am Sir with great respect Your Obedient Servant J G Andrews Co C 7th. Ill. Infantry 3rd Big 4th div 15th S.C. R Yates Governor Illinois <hr /> Andrews J. G. Co "G" 7th Ills Vols. Savannah Jany 3d 1865 Looks upon the Black Laws of Illinois as a system of injustice & hopes they will be repealed. &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/9fcd036725d7fae6d1ebce9d11d75ba6.pdf cf9d39b12f4d8ed5997521de85b942f1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Knoxville Jan 2d 1865 Excelency R. Yates Dear Sir I served in the war at its commencent. I served over a year and was mustered out of service. Being taken a Prisinor at Lexington Mo. I reenlisted as a Veteran and was Wounded at the Battle of Dallas Georgia and was Disabled so that I was unfit for service, and was Discharged Dec 14th. I served the last time 16 months and I thought that when I had served Faithly as long as I was fit that I was Entiled to the Bounty of a veteran. But when I was Discharged they did not pay me into $125.00 if that is right I have not anything more to say But I do not think <hr /> that it is right. I Being a Poor man and will not Be able to do anything for some time. I thought that I would ask your advice and if you would see that we had our Just Dues. Hoping that you will answer this I remain your most Obedient Servant Geo. O Wright Knoxville Knox Co Ills <hr /> Wright. Geo. O. Knoxville Jan 2d 1865 Served 10 mos in army rec'd no bounty-Wants to Know about it-- Answered Jan 23 1865 Answer Loomis- Answer-See Loomis as to answer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 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 George O. Wright to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513979 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. Knoxville Jan 2d 1865 Excelency R. Yates Dear Sir I served in the war at its commencent. I served over a year and was mustered out of service. Being taken a Prisinor at Lexington Mo. I reenlisted as a Veteran and was Wounded at the Battle of Dallas Georgia and was Disabled so that I was unfit for service, and was Discharged Dec 14th. I served the last time 16 months and I thought that when I had served Faithly as long as I was fit that I was Entiled to the Bounty of a veteran. But when I was Discharged they did not pay me into $125.00 if that is right I have not anything more to say But I do not think <hr /> that it is right. I Being a Poor man and will not Be able to do anything for some time. I thought that I would ask your advice and if you would see that we had our Just Dues. Hoping that you will answer this I remain your most Obedient Servant Geo. O Wright Knoxville Knox Co Ills <hr /> Wright. Geo. O. Knoxville Jan 2d 1865 Served 10 mos in army rec'd no bounty-Wants to Know about it-- Answered Jan 23 1865 Answer Loomis- Answer-See Loomis as to answer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/90bed40fda9b69f9e2d7a1085a6ae4ba.pdf f2d006bd3416730354d138a9fc029f6e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [with James M. Hamilton letter 12/22/65 with Alonzo Barnes letter 1/2/65] Prairie City McDonough Co Ill Jan 2nd 1865 Hon Richard Yates Washington D C Dear Sir Some two months since, I resigned the Office of Postmaster in this place, and reccommend a Mr Halterman as successor, which I think would have given satisfaction to the community, but Mr H. has since sold his property and is going to Missouri, (of which I have notifide the Department) - Mr M. L. Knight is making an effort to get the appointment, and by the earnest solicitation of the leading business men of the place, (and others) I have withdrawn my resignation - by what the people say to me, I am satisfide that nine tenth of the patrons of the Office would be very much opposed to Mr Knight having the Office. I represent this to you, by request of a number of our business men - a Mr H. R. Turpin, - who would give no better satisfaction, - also wants the Office - in noticing this small matter, you will confer a favor upon many of your personal friends, as they will show by a petition if desired - Our M. C. you know is a Cop yours very Respectfully, Alonzo Barnes P M <hr /> Alonzo Barnes. P M Prairie City Ill Resigned sometime ago in favor of Halterman. He is going Mo and Barnes withdrew his resignation. Says 9/10 of the people wish him to retain it and are opposed to M L Knight who is also an applicant for the place. Turpin & Knight are incompetent to fill the office correctly. 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 Alonzo Barnes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513978 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 James M. Hamilton letter 12/22/65 with Alonzo Barnes letter 1/2/65] Prairie City McDonough Co Ill Jan 2nd 1865 Hon Richard Yates Washington D C Dear Sir Some two months since, I resigned the Office of Postmaster in this place, and reccommend a Mr Halterman as successor, which I think would have given satisfaction to the community, but Mr H. has since sold his property and is going to Missouri, (of which I have notifide the Department) - Mr M. L. Knight is making an effort to get the appointment, and by the earnest solicitation of the leading business men of the place, (and others) I have withdrawn my resignation - by what the people say to me, I am satisfide that nine tenth of the patrons of the Office would be very much opposed to Mr Knight having the Office. I represent this to you, by request of a number of our business men - a Mr H. R. Turpin, - who would give no better satisfaction, - also wants the Office - in noticing this small matter, you will confer a favor upon many of your personal friends, as they will show by a petition if desired - Our M. C. you know is a Cop yours very Respectfully, Alonzo Barnes P M <hr /> Alonzo Barnes. P M Prairie City Ill Resigned sometime ago in favor of Halterman. He is going Mo and Barnes withdrew his resignation. Says 9/10 of the people wish him to retain it and are opposed to M L Knight who is also an applicant for the place. Turpin & Knight are incompetent to fill the office correctly. 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/cb86ddd730da25249eb52cc1d3047f70.pdf ff506848670b22ecccc3e4c3f49c03a5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. January the 1st 1865 U. S. General Hospital Madison Indiana Govener Yates Dear Sir as I am in a poor state of helth and am not in my owne State where my desires are I will send you these few lines. So if you will please then and send to me a Special Transfer Because I would like to get transfered to Springfiel Illinois for I am not fit for duty now and dont know when I will be for I have the Chrimo Ulcer on my right leg and cant hardely walk on it and allso the Hart <hr /> diseace and Chronic Diarhoea and there fore I would like to get nearer home if posible So if you will please I should like it very much to get a trensfer ordered by you for I believe it would do me good to get to Springfel near my home So if you send me a transfer, address thus Gen Grant U. S. General Hospital Madison Indiana G Grant in Charge of hospital from your obedient Servt Nathaniel Rhenby to Richart Yates my address is this Nathaniel Rhenby U S. General Hospital Madison Indiana Section 2nd Ward 4 <hr /> N. B. and I want you to answer this letter anyhow if you please and immediately <hr /> Rhenby Nathaniel Hospital Madison Jany 1st 1865. Wants transfer to Hospital in Illinois Ansd & appn made Portin 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 Nathaniel Rhenby to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513977 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. January the 1st 1865 U. S. General Hospital Madison Indiana Govener Yates Dear Sir as I am in a poor state of helth and am not in my owne State where my desires are I will send you these few lines. So if you will please then and send to me a Special Transfer Because I would like to get transfered to Springfiel Illinois for I am not fit for duty now and dont know when I will be for I have the Chrimo Ulcer on my right leg and cant hardely walk on it and allso the Hart <hr /> diseace and Chronic Diarhoea and there fore I would like to get nearer home if posible So if you will please I should like it very much to get a trensfer ordered by you for I believe it would do me good to get to Springfel near my home So if you send me a transfer, address thus Gen Grant U. S. General Hospital Madison Indiana G Grant in Charge of hospital from your obedient Servt Nathaniel Rhenby to Richart Yates my address is this Nathaniel Rhenby U S. General Hospital Madison Indiana Section 2nd Ward 4 <hr /> N. B. and I want you to answer this letter anyhow if you please and immediately <hr /> Rhenby Nathaniel Hospital Madison Jany 1st 1865. Wants transfer to Hospital in Illinois Ansd & appn made Portin 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/ddb584d37eab70d1706a9ae66b3b9163.pdf de11a212bf2076a9cfc82b531c391a6b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jan. 1, 1865 State of Illinois. To Jasper W. Porter Dr. For services as clerk in Governor's Office from December 1st 1864 to January 1st 1865. Thirty-one days, at $2.50 per day. $77. 50/100 Approved Richd. Yates Governor. Original <hr /> Autograph of R. Y. 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 Richard Yates to Jasper W. Porter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513976 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. Jan. 1, 1865 State of Illinois. To Jasper W. Porter Dr. For services as clerk in Governor's Office from December 1st 1864 to January 1st 1865. Thirty-one days, at $2.50 per day. $77. 50/100 Approved Richd. Yates Governor. Original <hr /> Autograph of R. Y. 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/47e9a5cbe05ea879168a045a6ba968be.pdf 1442ee22c475ea2bc583b99264248664 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. QUINCY. [WHIG AND REPUBLICAN.] 1864 1864 [From Yesterday's Daily.] Governor Yates' Speech. We yesterday took a verbatim report of Governor Yates' speech with the design of publishing it entire, or nearly so; but owing to its extreme length we shall furnish only a bare synopsis of its salient points. After bidding the furloughed soldiers present a hearty welcome home in the name of the people, he referred to the resplendent record of Illinois in the war, recounting facts and figures to show that our State had always been foremost in the Union in responding to the calls of the Government for men. It had met every demand promptly and without a murmur. The Governor spoke of the effect which home sentiment had upon our men in the field. "If there is one thing more than another," said he, "that inspires the soldiers upon their hard march, in the camp, in the hospital, upon the battle-field,-that warms their hearts and nerves their arms,-it is the reflection that there are hearts in his far-off Illinois that beat with emotions of the liveliest gratitude for the service they have rendered their country-gratitude for their patience, their fortitude, their sufferings, their exposure to sickness, disease and death; their prompt submission to the rules and requirements of military service, and the thousand hardships crowding upon the pathway of the soldier." He said that Adams county had largely participated in the demands of the State and of the General Government, and paid a high tribute of praise to the gallant 10th, 16th and 50th Illinois regiments, which were mainly recruited from this county. He declared proudly and unequivocally that Illinois had furnished more troops in proportion to her population than any other State in the Union; she had cheated Uncle Sam out of a draft every time. He referred in glowing terms to the signal success of our troops. Illinois had been covered all over with glory and made resplendent with the luster of her achievements upon the battle-field, rendering her name synonymous with lofty courage and indomitable prowess. First in the lead and last in retreat, they had stood by the flag amidst the most fearful battles of the war. One hundred and forty-five thousand recruits, besides the old regiments, had gone forth to do the battles of our country. Nearly one-sixth of the army of this Republic hails from the noble State of Illinois; and yet our material is not exhausted if our country requires the sacrifice. He spoke of the sad picture upon the other side brought about by the originators of this infernal rebellion-the loved ones lost, dear hopes sacrificed, and bright promises of future good suddenly cut off-painting the terrible reality in a manner deeply affecting as it brought home to broken hearts the mournful scenes that had so lately beclouded their earthly prospects. He referred to this sad picture, he said, for the important purpose of directing attention to the best manner of alleviating our suffering soldiers. This could best be done by taking care of their wives and their children. The children of our deceased soldiers must be the wards of our State; they must be taken care of by the people of of the State. Not as a matter of charity but of debt, we should feel that we owe them support and education. He referred to the fact that Ohio had levied a tax of two mills on the dollar for the support of the families of deceased solders. He advocated an increase in the pay of the private soldiers from $13 to $16 per month. The reason was obvious; while the price of living had nearly doubled and the wages of mechanics and artisans had correspondingly advanced female labor commanded no larger wages than it did two years ago. He was for raising money by taxation as they had done in Ohio so as to equalize the burden. The liberal, the generous, the noble-hearted contributed freely, while the mean, the miserly, the traitorous, and the copperheads will not give one dollar to the support of the war. He was therefore for a tax that would not only reach the generous but the copperheads as well. This sentiment was loudly applauded, as was the proposition to increase the pay of privates. He spoke at considerable length upon the justice of our cause, claiming that it was a war of self-defense and one which we could not avoid if we would, and saying that he could not be in favor of it unless we were justified before God and the world. To prove that we were guiltless of oppressing the South, he cited the memorable speech of A. H. Stevens, Vice President of the "Southern Confederacy," wherein he told the rebels plainly that they could not put their finger upon a single southern right which the North had violated. The rebellion was the result of a conspiracy against free government, an aristocratic revolt against democratic liberty. A large share of the speech was devoted to the discussion of the slavery question as now presented in its various phases. He was for the universal emancipation of the slaves of all rebels. Our taking them would strengthen us and weaken the enemy. We had been too slow in the matter. The rebels used negroes from the beginning. We had not been so <hr /> wise, allowing our prejudices to control us rather than the exigencies of the times. His picture of southern life and luxury, prior to the rebellion, was painted in the truest and choicest colors. The Southeners reveled in a paradise of pomp and plenty, until their mad and inordinate ambition led them to play the desperate game of treason. Suddenly desolation spread its dark and baleful wings over the land and filled its palaces with mourning and lamentations. "Whom the Gods would destroy they first make mad," was the old Roman proverb, which had again received its verification in the course of this conspiracy. Referring to the occasion as a sort of celebration of Washington's birthday, the Governor thrilled his vast auditory with some of the most eloquent and sublime utterances of his speech. His eulogy upon Washington as the Father of his Country was surpassingly brilliant, and excited the liveliest enthusiasm among the thousands who filled the Public Square, the sentiment being taken up and echoed from one heart to another with many demonstrations of applause and satisfaction. In fine, his whole speech abounded with those stirring appeals which touch and turn the popular heart, and over which gallant Dick Yates commands an almost peerless mastery. Arrival of Gov. Yates.-His Excellency Gov. Yates, accompanied by his accomplished lady, Col. Loomis and wife, Major Snyder and R. M. Woods, arrived by train from Springfield yesterday afternoon, according to previous announcement. He was met at the Depot by a committee and many of our citizens with carriages, and headed by the Quincy Band, escorted to the Quincy House, where he was greeted with three rousing and hearty cheers by the crowd that had there assembled, which showed how high he is held in the estimation of the people. Col. Jonas then announced that the Governor would address the people in Washington Square after dinner, when the crowd dispersed. Notwithstanding the shortness of the notice given of the Governor's intended visit, some four or five thousand persons assembled to hear him. He made one of his usual able and eloquent speeches, which elicited frequent and loud bursts of applause. The speech occupied about two hours and a half, and was stenographically reported by Mr. Richardson, one of the editors of this paper, but want of room renders it impossible for us to publish it verbatim. A report, however, of the principal topics touched upon has been made by him, which may be found in another place. After the speech he was entertained by Ex Gov Wood at his splendid manion, and in the evening attended Grace Greenwood's lecture at Pinkham Hall, where he was again greeted with the cheers of a delighted audience; after which he returned to the Quincy House, where rooms had been engaged for himself and party. This morning the party proceeded to Gen. Singleton's residence, and enjoyed for a short time the hospitalities that he so liberally dispenses to his friends, and this afternoon we learn they will leave on their return to Springfield in the 4 o'clock train. We trust their visit has been as pleasant to them as it has been to our citizens, and that the life of our able and patriotic Governor may long be spared to the State of which he is the honored representative. STATE OF ILLINOIS HENRY HORNER, GOVERNOR LINCOLN MEMORIAL COMMISSION SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 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 08 (December 27-31, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quincy Whig and Republican Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513975 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. QUINCY. [WHIG AND REPUBLICAN.] 1864 1864 [From Yesterday's Daily.] Governor Yates' Speech. We yesterday took a verbatim report of Governor Yates' speech with the design of publishing it entire, or nearly so; but owing to its extreme length we shall furnish only a bare synopsis of its salient points. After bidding the furloughed soldiers present a hearty welcome home in the name of the people, he referred to the resplendent record of Illinois in the war, recounting facts and figures to show that our State had always been foremost in the Union in responding to the calls of the Government for men. It had met every demand promptly and without a murmur. The Governor spoke of the effect which home sentiment had upon our men in the field. "If there is one thing more than another," said he, "that inspires the soldiers upon their hard march, in the camp, in the hospital, upon the battle-field,-that warms their hearts and nerves their arms,-it is the reflection that there are hearts in his far-off Illinois that beat with emotions of the liveliest gratitude for the service they have rendered their country-gratitude for their patience, their fortitude, their sufferings, their exposure to sickness, disease and death; their prompt submission to the rules and requirements of military service, and the thousand hardships crowding upon the pathway of the soldier." He said that Adams county had largely participated in the demands of the State and of the General Government, and paid a high tribute of praise to the gallant 10th, 16th and 50th Illinois regiments, which were mainly recruited from this county. He declared proudly and unequivocally that Illinois had furnished more troops in proportion to her population than any other State in the Union; she had cheated Uncle Sam out of a draft every time. He referred in glowing terms to the signal success of our troops. Illinois had been covered all over with glory and made resplendent with the luster of her achievements upon the battle-field, rendering her name synonymous with lofty courage and indomitable prowess. First in the lead and last in retreat, they had stood by the flag amidst the most fearful battles of the war. One hundred and forty-five thousand recruits, besides the old regiments, had gone forth to do the battles of our country. Nearly one-sixth of the army of this Republic hails from the noble State of Illinois; and yet our material is not exhausted if our country requires the sacrifice. He spoke of the sad picture upon the other side brought about by the originators of this infernal rebellion-the loved ones lost, dear hopes sacrificed, and bright promises of future good suddenly cut off-painting the terrible reality in a manner deeply affecting as it brought home to broken hearts the mournful scenes that had so lately beclouded their earthly prospects. He referred to this sad picture, he said, for the important purpose of directing attention to the best manner of alleviating our suffering soldiers. This could best be done by taking care of their wives and their children. The children of our deceased soldiers must be the wards of our State; they must be taken care of by the people of of the State. Not as a matter of charity but of debt, we should feel that we owe them support and education. He referred to the fact that Ohio had levied a tax of two mills on the dollar for the support of the families of deceased solders. He advocated an increase in the pay of the private soldiers from $13 to $16 per month. The reason was obvious; while the price of living had nearly doubled and the wages of mechanics and artisans had correspondingly advanced female labor commanded no larger wages than it did two years ago. He was for raising money by taxation as they had done in Ohio so as to equalize the burden. The liberal, the generous, the noble-hearted contributed freely, while the mean, the miserly, the traitorous, and the copperheads will not give one dollar to the support of the war. He was therefore for a tax that would not only reach the generous but the copperheads as well. This sentiment was loudly applauded, as was the proposition to increase the pay of privates. He spoke at considerable length upon the justice of our cause, claiming that it was a war of self-defense and one which we could not avoid if we would, and saying that he could not be in favor of it unless we were justified before God and the world. To prove that we were guiltless of oppressing the South, he cited the memorable speech of A. H. Stevens, Vice President of the "Southern Confederacy," wherein he told the rebels plainly that they could not put their finger upon a single southern right which the North had violated. The rebellion was the result of a conspiracy against free government, an aristocratic revolt against democratic liberty. A large share of the speech was devoted to the discussion of the slavery question as now presented in its various phases. He was for the universal emancipation of the slaves of all rebels. Our taking them would strengthen us and weaken the enemy. We had been too slow in the matter. The rebels used negroes from the beginning. We had not been so <hr /> wise, allowing our prejudices to control us rather than the exigencies of the times. His picture of southern life and luxury, prior to the rebellion, was painted in the truest and choicest colors. The Southeners reveled in a paradise of pomp and plenty, until their mad and inordinate ambition led them to play the desperate game of treason. Suddenly desolation spread its dark and baleful wings over the land and filled its palaces with mourning and lamentations. "Whom the Gods would destroy they first make mad," was the old Roman proverb, which had again received its verification in the course of this conspiracy. Referring to the occasion as a sort of celebration of Washington's birthday, the Governor thrilled his vast auditory with some of the most eloquent and sublime utterances of his speech. His eulogy upon Washington as the Father of his Country was surpassingly brilliant, and excited the liveliest enthusiasm among the thousands who filled the Public Square, the sentiment being taken up and echoed from one heart to another with many demonstrations of applause and satisfaction. In fine, his whole speech abounded with those stirring appeals which touch and turn the popular heart, and over which gallant Dick Yates commands an almost peerless mastery. Arrival of Gov. Yates.-His Excellency Gov. Yates, accompanied by his accomplished lady, Col. Loomis and wife, Major Snyder and R. M. Woods, arrived by train from Springfield yesterday afternoon, according to previous announcement. He was met at the Depot by a committee and many of our citizens with carriages, and headed by the Quincy Band, escorted to the Quincy House, where he was greeted with three rousing and hearty cheers by the crowd that had there assembled, which showed how high he is held in the estimation of the people. Col. Jonas then announced that the Governor would address the people in Washington Square after dinner, when the crowd dispersed. Notwithstanding the shortness of the notice given of the Governor's intended visit, some four or five thousand persons assembled to hear him. He made one of his usual able and eloquent speeches, which elicited frequent and loud bursts of applause. The speech occupied about two hours and a half, and was stenographically reported by Mr. Richardson, one of the editors of this paper, but want of room renders it impossible for us to publish it verbatim. A report, however, of the principal topics touched upon has been made by him, which may be found in another place. After the speech he was entertained by Ex Gov Wood at his splendid manion, and in the evening attended Grace Greenwood's lecture at Pinkham Hall, where he was again greeted with the cheers of a delighted audience; after which he returned to the Quincy House, where rooms had been engaged for himself and party. This morning the party proceeded to Gen. Singleton's residence, and enjoyed for a short time the hospitalities that he so liberally dispenses to his friends, and this afternoon we learn they will leave on their return to Springfield in the 4 o'clock train. We trust their visit has been as pleasant to them as it has been to our citizens, and that the life of our able and patriotic Governor may long be spared to the State of which he is the honored representative. STATE OF ILLINOIS HENRY HORNER, GOVERNOR LINCOLN MEMORIAL COMMISSION SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 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/164c1cb01c6230379deeaee6a50bf719.pdf 43c19716212e534f14b29660910db95c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> (1864) </pre> Major General G. H. Wright (Comdg?) Dept. of Ohio <pre> Dear Sir, </pre> <pre> For Some time past the peace & good order of Illinois have been imperilled by indiscreet and improper appointments of Provost Marshals by the Provost Marshall of the District of Missouri at various points in this State. The appointments so made, have caused me very serious annoyance. In one instance a man from Missouri, Seized at Quincy, a lot of State arms, threatened to arrest my Quarter Master General, - ordered that no dispatches be sent me, and took the arms on board a Steamboat for St. Louis, and only surrendered them when my Quarter Master General took possession of them by armed force.- I have this day requested Brigadier General Schofield, commanding the District of Missouri, to order the recall of all persons sent into Illinois from Mo. and the revocation of all appointments of Provost Marshals in my state: and that he Join me in </pre> <hr /> (1864) ? requesting you to appoint Hon D. L. Philips at present U.S. Marshall for the State of this city Provost Marshal for the State of Illinois. Mr. Philips is the bearer of this letter. He will be accompanied by Genl J.W. Singleton, a distinguished citizen of Illinois. You will oblige me by confersing freely and fully with these gentlemen with reference to affairs in this state, as they have my fullest confidence. <pre> I trust you will appoint Mr. Philips at once as above requested. He is an able, energetic, but discreet public officer and will do his full duty __ </pre> <hr /> <pre> Copy </pre> Gov. Yates <pre> to </pre> Maj Genl G. H. Wright <pre> _.._ </pre> In reference to appointment of Provost Marshals in Illinois. Recommending D. L. Phillips <pre> Copds </pre> Recommends <pre> (Mroci?) </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 08 (December 27-31, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Richard Yates to G. H. Wright Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513974 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> (1864) </pre> Major General G. H. Wright (Comdg?) Dept. of Ohio <pre> Dear Sir, </pre> <pre> For Some time past the peace & good order of Illinois have been imperilled by indiscreet and improper appointments of Provost Marshals by the Provost Marshall of the District of Missouri at various points in this State. The appointments so made, have caused me very serious annoyance. In one instance a man from Missouri, Seized at Quincy, a lot of State arms, threatened to arrest my Quarter Master General, - ordered that no dispatches be sent me, and took the arms on board a Steamboat for St. Louis, and only surrendered them when my Quarter Master General took possession of them by armed force.- I have this day requested Brigadier General Schofield, commanding the District of Missouri, to order the recall of all persons sent into Illinois from Mo. and the revocation of all appointments of Provost Marshals in my state: and that he Join me in </pre> <hr /> (1864) ? requesting you to appoint Hon D. L. Philips at present U.S. Marshall for the State of this city Provost Marshal for the State of Illinois. Mr. Philips is the bearer of this letter. He will be accompanied by Genl J.W. Singleton, a distinguished citizen of Illinois. You will oblige me by confersing freely and fully with these gentlemen with reference to affairs in this state, as they have my fullest confidence. <pre> I trust you will appoint Mr. Philips at once as above requested. He is an able, energetic, but discreet public officer and will do his full duty __ </pre> <hr /> <pre> Copy </pre> Gov. Yates <pre> to </pre> Maj Genl G. H. Wright <pre> _.._ </pre> In reference to appointment of Provost Marshals in Illinois. Recommending D. L. Phillips <pre> Copds </pre> Recommends <pre> (Mroci?) </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/e982ad1b9b45af79556349e5b0f7f3ec.pdf ac9174d6c06f9ee727a434e3af9aaf59 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> (1864?) </pre> Col Jno M Snyder <pre> Allow me to introduce to you Major Jno M McCracken late of the 41' Ills Brig.- Genl Vealoh Now commanding Dist of Memphis (mshen?) him to engage in the cotton trade there and thinks he has a good thing for him. They are both our friends please get him up the very best recommendation posible I got the Gov to sign it </pre> He is one of the few men that God Made on sunday <pre> Yours </pre> <pre> Stephenson </pre> <hr /> Stephenson Dr City. Recommending Major McCracken. <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 08 (December 27-31, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stephenson to Johnathan M. Snyder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513973 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> (1864?) </pre> Col Jno M Snyder <pre> Allow me to introduce to you Major Jno M McCracken late of the 41' Ills Brig.- Genl Vealoh Now commanding Dist of Memphis (mshen?) him to engage in the cotton trade there and thinks he has a good thing for him. They are both our friends please get him up the very best recommendation posible I got the Gov to sign it </pre> He is one of the few men that God Made on sunday <pre> Yours </pre> <pre> Stephenson </pre> <hr /> Stephenson Dr City. Recommending Major McCracken. <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/5000e8842e6233884b3172c69c27f046.pdf 2916f12060f90bf8bf8c483e33a580ba Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> (1864?) </pre> <pre> Hed Qts 136th Regt Ills vol Infty </pre> <pre> Hon Richard Yates </pre> <pre> Gov State of Ills </pre> <pre> Sir </pre> After my best respects to your honor I wish to Know whether their is any orders for reinlisting the 100 days Regts if So upon what Terms how many Reinlistments will be required To hold the original organization I have as you are aware been in the Service ever since the rebellion began commencing as 1st Lieut and I wish to reinlist this Regt or as much of it as possible and remain in the Service I have helped To raise two Regts the 40th Ills and this one and the time for volenteering ceases Two days before the expiration of of our present term of Service which will (Debar?) me from raising a Regt for the present Call. I am Sure I could do so if I had the time as I have never failed yet if this Regt is not To reinlist Remember me in Some of the new ones to be raised if it is not asking to much of you please post me in these things <hr /> <pre> as I am now So Situated that I Cannot visit your City I am Thankful for past favors and will Ever feel greatful for any thing you may be able to do for me </pre> <pre> My best Respects to uncle Jesse K Dubois he has a Commendation which was presented to me when I left my former Regt If I Can do nothing under the present Call I will apply To agt (Geor?) Thomas for permission To go To atlanta Ga and raise a cold Regt if I do apply I Shall refer him to your honor and uncle Jesse among other friends </pre> <pre> hopeing to hear from you soon </pre> <pre> I Remain Verry Respectfully </pre> <pre> Your Obed't Servant </pre> <pre> William T. Ingram </pre> <pre> Lieut. Col. 136. Regt. </pre> <pre> Ills. Vol. Infty. </pre> <hr /> Ingram, William T. Hd Qrs 136th Desires information in regard to reorganization of 100 day regiments Sent Proclamation Aug 19 Loomis. <pre> Send to each of our Regiments comes of the orders as to reenlistment of 100 day men immediately </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 08 (December 27-31, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 William T. Ingram to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513972 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> (1864?) </pre> <pre> Hed Qts 136th Regt Ills vol Infty </pre> <pre> Hon Richard Yates </pre> <pre> Gov State of Ills </pre> <pre> Sir </pre> After my best respects to your honor I wish to Know whether their is any orders for reinlisting the 100 days Regts if So upon what Terms how many Reinlistments will be required To hold the original organization I have as you are aware been in the Service ever since the rebellion began commencing as 1st Lieut and I wish to reinlist this Regt or as much of it as possible and remain in the Service I have helped To raise two Regts the 40th Ills and this one and the time for volenteering ceases Two days before the expiration of of our present term of Service which will (Debar?) me from raising a Regt for the present Call. I am Sure I could do so if I had the time as I have never failed yet if this Regt is not To reinlist Remember me in Some of the new ones to be raised if it is not asking to much of you please post me in these things <hr /> <pre> as I am now So Situated that I Cannot visit your City I am Thankful for past favors and will Ever feel greatful for any thing you may be able to do for me </pre> <pre> My best Respects to uncle Jesse K Dubois he has a Commendation which was presented to me when I left my former Regt If I Can do nothing under the present Call I will apply To agt (Geor?) Thomas for permission To go To atlanta Ga and raise a cold Regt if I do apply I Shall refer him to your honor and uncle Jesse among other friends </pre> <pre> hopeing to hear from you soon </pre> <pre> I Remain Verry Respectfully </pre> <pre> Your Obed't Servant </pre> <pre> William T. Ingram </pre> <pre> Lieut. Col. 136. Regt. </pre> <pre> Ills. Vol. Infty. </pre> <hr /> Ingram, William T. Hd Qrs 136th Desires information in regard to reorganization of 100 day regiments Sent Proclamation Aug 19 Loomis. <pre> Send to each of our Regiments comes of the orders as to reenlistment of 100 day men immediately </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