325 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c699cc280a77fee1e1f1500749158412.pdf c94af22329425f7438d712b1a0871560 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Benton Barracks January 8th 1863 Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dr Sir I See in this morning St Louis Democrat a letter from Mr Robb to your excellency in reference to Forrests raid on the Mo & Ohio Rail Road in which Mr Robb does me injustice (not intentially, I presume) He Says that the Reble Commander had quietly taken posession of Trenton - quietly for the reason the force stationed at that place having been moved to Jackson, thus being the case Col Fry the Post Commander had nothing to do but to give up his Sword &c. It is true that all my forces including the Artillary had been ordered to Jackson by Genl Sulevan against my judgment of its propriety. The same order applied to all the Post from Jackson to Columbus leaving those Post without forces to defend them and making them and the Road an easy prise to the enemy Genl Sulivans order to me was to send all my available force with the Artillary to Jackson reserving only the convelesent for gard duty This I done. I had previously made a very strong defence by way of Rifle pots around my Artillary <hr /> by which of my Artillary and men had not ben withdrawn could have whoped Forrest with his whole force But as it was I was compelled to make the best arangment I could I therefore mad my defense at the depot with Cotton Bales and got all my little force there determaned to make the best defense I could when the enemy came - knowing that Forrest was moving towards Trenton I Telegraphed Genl Davies at Columbus on Friday my condition and that I expected an attack [illegible] but he refused to Send any reinforcements notwithstanding he had both men & artillary and Columbus never was in any danger from Forrest. I had my scouts out and they reported to me Forrests movements from which I became satisfied that his movements towards Jackson was only a feint to cover his move on Trenton and the Road above Jackson. On Saterday morning Telegraphed to Genl Sulivan that the enemy lay that night at Spring Creek 20 Miles from Trenton and that he was moving upon me but I got no releaf from that quarter My Scouts reported them within three or four miles advancing upon us I then drew in all my Pickets and gards in and got all my little force within the Brest works and wated the approach of the enemy - At three oclock he made his appearance by a heavy charge in two colums <hr /> with his Cavarly they were hansomly repulsed with considerable loss both in killed and wounded we lost one man killed none wounded his Cavarly then dashed off out of range of our guns he then planted his Batteries and commenced Shelling us we having don all that was possable under the circumstances on consultatn with the officer the surrender was made - Enclosed I send you a statment of the affare published in the M Republican which gives a very correct account of the matter - I confes that I do not understand the propriety of the Consentratn of the forces at Jackson as it was done. But I presum that it was one of those stragetic movements that ordinary men can not fully comperhend I have made this breif explanation to Set myself right with you on the subject Very Respectfully Jacob Fry <hr /> Col. Jac. Fry Benton Barracks Jany 8th 1863 Explanation of a certain statement made in the Report of Maj. Robb of the capture of Holly Springs File "Reports" Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 10, Folder 06 (January 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob Fry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503390 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. Benton Barracks January 8th 1863 Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dr Sir I See in this morning St Louis Democrat a letter from Mr Robb to your excellency in reference to Forrests raid on the Mo & Ohio Rail Road in which Mr Robb does me injustice (not intentially, I presume) He Says that the Reble Commander had quietly taken posession of Trenton - quietly for the reason the force stationed at that place having been moved to Jackson, thus being the case Col Fry the Post Commander had nothing to do but to give up his Sword &c. It is true that all my forces including the Artillary had been ordered to Jackson by Genl Sulevan against my judgment of its propriety. The same order applied to all the Post from Jackson to Columbus leaving those Post without forces to defend them and making them and the Road an easy prise to the enemy Genl Sulivans order to me was to send all my available force with the Artillary to Jackson reserving only the convelesent for gard duty This I done. I had previously made a very strong defence by way of Rifle pots around my Artillary <hr /> by which of my Artillary and men had not ben withdrawn could have whoped Forrest with his whole force But as it was I was compelled to make the best arangment I could I therefore mad my defense at the depot with Cotton Bales and got all my little force there determaned to make the best defense I could when the enemy came - knowing that Forrest was moving towards Trenton I Telegraphed Genl Davies at Columbus on Friday my condition and that I expected an attack [illegible] but he refused to Send any reinforcements notwithstanding he had both men & artillary and Columbus never was in any danger from Forrest. I had my scouts out and they reported to me Forrests movements from which I became satisfied that his movements towards Jackson was only a feint to cover his move on Trenton and the Road above Jackson. On Saterday morning Telegraphed to Genl Sulivan that the enemy lay that night at Spring Creek 20 Miles from Trenton and that he was moving upon me but I got no releaf from that quarter My Scouts reported them within three or four miles advancing upon us I then drew in all my Pickets and gards in and got all my little force within the Brest works and wated the approach of the enemy - At three oclock he made his appearance by a heavy charge in two colums <hr /> with his Cavarly they were hansomly repulsed with considerable loss both in killed and wounded we lost one man killed none wounded his Cavarly then dashed off out of range of our guns he then planted his Batteries and commenced Shelling us we having don all that was possable under the circumstances on consultatn with the officer the surrender was made - Enclosed I send you a statment of the affare published in the M Republican which gives a very correct account of the matter - I confes that I do not understand the propriety of the Consentratn of the forces at Jackson as it was done. But I presum that it was one of those stragetic movements that ordinary men can not fully comperhend I have made this breif explanation to Set myself right with you on the subject Very Respectfully Jacob Fry <hr /> Col. Jac. Fry Benton Barracks Jany 8th 1863 Explanation of a certain statement made in the Report of Maj. Robb of the capture of Holly Springs File "Reports" 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/7521e3e97edb483ac84cb04157c69d41.pdf 0013296d131941a850acdc2a36008e1f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp at Carrolton, Green County. Nov 16th 1861. To the Adjutant General, of Illinois Militia. Sir, You are hereby requested to appoint George M Knapp MD. as Assist' Surgeon of the Reg't under my command in accordance with the 78th General Order of the War Department. Yours respectfully, Jacob Fry Col Commanding. <hr /> Colonel J. Knapp asking appointment of Geo H. Knapp MD. as Surgeon of Regt at Carrolton. [illegible]. Ex Order. No 72. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 4, Folder 08 (November 13-20, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Jacob Fry to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502442 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. Camp at Carrolton, Green County. Nov 16th 1861. To the Adjutant General, of Illinois Militia. Sir, You are hereby requested to appoint George M Knapp MD. as Assist' Surgeon of the Reg't under my command in accordance with the 78th General Order of the War Department. Yours respectfully, Jacob Fry Col Commanding. <hr /> Colonel J. Knapp asking appointment of Geo H. Knapp MD. as Surgeon of Regt at Carrolton. [illegible]. Ex Order. No 72. 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/919cddd209665db79ca13ca9f3ad2991.pdf e77e8ac59a6e5cfe007f968a0cdb7017 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Metropolis March 15th 1862 His Excellency Richard Yates Govr of the State of Ills. Springfield Illinois Hond Sir, Permit one of the Humblest of your Excellencys Constituents to invite the attention of the Executive to the appointment of some person to fill the Station of prosecuting Attorney 19th Judicial Circuit made vacant by the death of the lamented Lieut Col Thomas H. Smith who fell while Defending his Country Flag at Fort Donelson. If I may presume so to do I would refer or recommend to the notice of your Excellency for that Station George W Neely Esqr of this place. I believe if Mr Neely should be fortunate enough to be appointed that that Gentleman would not only <hr /> Sustain himself well but the appointing power also. Mr (N) is sound Union man devoted to our good old Flag and to the Government handed down to us by our Revolutionary Fathers, and look upon Secession as (I do myself) as the damest heresy that ever entered the brain of man. I will add that when at any time the late Col Smith was called away he confided his legal business as states Atty to Mr Neely which fact of itself shows the very high estimate in which Mr (N) was held by that gentleman. If need be any further information or letter of Recommendation can conveniently be obtained touching Said appointment I have the Honor to be Yr. Excellencys Obd Servt Jno B. Hicks <hr /> John B Hicks Recommending Neeley File Pros Atty 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 5, Folder 09 (March 1-16, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob H. Hicks to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501445 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. Metropolis March 15th 1862 His Excellency Richard Yates Govr of the State of Ills. Springfield Illinois Hond Sir, Permit one of the Humblest of your Excellencys Constituents to invite the attention of the Executive to the appointment of some person to fill the Station of prosecuting Attorney 19th Judicial Circuit made vacant by the death of the lamented Lieut Col Thomas H. Smith who fell while Defending his Country Flag at Fort Donelson. If I may presume so to do I would refer or recommend to the notice of your Excellency for that Station George W Neely Esqr of this place. I believe if Mr Neely should be fortunate enough to be appointed that that Gentleman would not only <hr /> Sustain himself well but the appointing power also. Mr (N) is sound Union man devoted to our good old Flag and to the Government handed down to us by our Revolutionary Fathers, and look upon Secession as (I do myself) as the damest heresy that ever entered the brain of man. I will add that when at any time the late Col Smith was called away he confided his legal business as states Atty to Mr Neely which fact of itself shows the very high estimate in which Mr (N) was held by that gentleman. If need be any further information or letter of Recommendation can conveniently be obtained touching Said appointment I have the Honor to be Yr. Excellencys Obd Servt Jno B. Hicks <hr /> John B Hicks Recommending Neeley File Pros Atty 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/4869a5b295819234d329d90948e7664b.pdf 64055c0d7d33c9addcad6edbc821c28e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With A. H. Holt letter 8/25/62 Monmouth Illinois August 25th, 1862 To, His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois, Dear Sir, I have thought it probable that you would cause the entire Militia of this State to be organised preparatory to making a Draft, defending our homes & firesides, collecting the Revenue & enforcing the laws; I have had some experience in Military Matters having been employed in the Quarter Master's & Commissary's Departments at West Point N.Y. many years of my early manhood; I am now past fifty years of age & therefore not subject to be drafted, but I felt myself fully competent to drill or command a Regiment a Brigade or a Division. I some days since enclosed a copy of a letter from Gov Washington Hunt addressed to the Secretary of War in my behalf to my son, requesting that you would peruse the same if Col Holt should have left Springfield. I should like to do something to aid in putting down this wicked rebellion and at the same time provide something for my six little daughters whose mother is dead. I have the honor to be Yours respectfully Jacob H. Holt 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 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob H. Holt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504225 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 A. H. Holt letter 8/25/62 Monmouth Illinois August 25th, 1862 To, His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois, Dear Sir, I have thought it probable that you would cause the entire Militia of this State to be organised preparatory to making a Draft, defending our homes & firesides, collecting the Revenue & enforcing the laws; I have had some experience in Military Matters having been employed in the Quarter Master's & Commissary's Departments at West Point N.Y. many years of my early manhood; I am now past fifty years of age & therefore not subject to be drafted, but I felt myself fully competent to drill or command a Regiment a Brigade or a Division. I some days since enclosed a copy of a letter from Gov Washington Hunt addressed to the Secretary of War in my behalf to my son, requesting that you would peruse the same if Col Holt should have left Springfield. I should like to do something to aid in putting down this wicked rebellion and at the same time provide something for my six little daughters whose mother is dead. I have the honor to be Yours respectfully Jacob H. Holt 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/abd9f10b885a469d14363b696632a14a.pdf 092346089b133d86a2afd846a1fa84e3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Washington Hunt letter 8/1/62 Monmouth Illinois August 13th, 1862 Dear Son, I understand from Kate, that you are likely to be detained in Springfield until Friday or Saturday; and I have thought it possible that Governor Yates may be pleased to give me a position among the new Volunteers or elsewhere, in the Quarter Masters or Commissary's Departments, where I have had considerable experience; It is true that I am now past fifty years of age, and many of my old friends are dead, yet there is considerable snap in me & I may be of some service; I can refer to Chancellor Walworth,, Governor Washington Hunt, Hon'l Azariah C Flagg Gen'l, Lt. J. B. L. Skinner & many other prominent men in New York, Washington City, and in Kentucky; besides Col Sylvanus Thayer, Genl. E. A. Hitchcock, Genl. H. W. Halleck, Genl. J. B. Todd, Col John L Gardiner and many other officers of the U.S. Army. I enclose a copy of a note from Governor Hunt to the Secretary of War, many of my friends in New York & Kentucky would aid me if they knew of my necessities. We are generally well & hope to see you soon. Your affectionate father Jacob H. Holt <hr /> The War Meeting. In response to a call previously made, the citizens of Old Warren held a mass meeting at Monmouth, on Saturday, the 2d inst, to take into consideration the late call of the President for volunteers. The number of persons in attendance was almost incredible, when we know that it was in the midst of the busiest season for farmers. A stand was erected for the accommodation of speakers, in Broadway, opposite the Baldwin House, and seats for the audience arranged about it. The meeting was organized by Major J. H. HOLT being called to the Chair, and J. K. RIPLEY, appointed Secretary. The Chairman first introduced E. A. STORRS, Esq., of Chicago, who addressed the audience for the space of an hour, in the eloquent and spirited style characteristic of him. He was followed by Rev. Dr. WALLACE, of Monmouth, in a speech of wonderful scope and power. The meeting was then addressed by Rev. Mr. NORTHRUP, P.E. REED, Esq. and Maj J. H. HOLT, successively, after which the meeting adjourned. We must not omit to mention the Monmouth Cornet Band which "did up" the music of the occasion in the most approved style. The occasion was also enlivened by a song from a choir of young ladies from Ellison. J. H. HOLT, Chairman. J. K. RIPLEY, Sec'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 7, Folder 08 (August 13, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob H. Holt to Son, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 18XX-08-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506019 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 Washington Hunt letter 8/1/62 Monmouth Illinois August 13th, 1862 Dear Son, I understand from Kate, that you are likely to be detained in Springfield until Friday or Saturday; and I have thought it possible that Governor Yates may be pleased to give me a position among the new Volunteers or elsewhere, in the Quarter Masters or Commissary's Departments, where I have had considerable experience; It is true that I am now past fifty years of age, and many of my old friends are dead, yet there is considerable snap in me & I may be of some service; I can refer to Chancellor Walworth,, Governor Washington Hunt, Hon'l Azariah C Flagg Gen'l, Lt. J. B. L. Skinner & many other prominent men in New York, Washington City, and in Kentucky; besides Col Sylvanus Thayer, Genl. E. A. Hitchcock, Genl. H. W. Halleck, Genl. J. B. Todd, Col John L Gardiner and many other officers of the U.S. Army. I enclose a copy of a note from Governor Hunt to the Secretary of War, many of my friends in New York & Kentucky would aid me if they knew of my necessities. We are generally well & hope to see you soon. Your affectionate father Jacob H. Holt <hr /> The War Meeting. In response to a call previously made, the citizens of Old Warren held a mass meeting at Monmouth, on Saturday, the 2d inst, to take into consideration the late call of the President for volunteers. The number of persons in attendance was almost incredible, when we know that it was in the midst of the busiest season for farmers. A stand was erected for the accommodation of speakers, in Broadway, opposite the Baldwin House, and seats for the audience arranged about it. The meeting was organized by Major J. H. HOLT being called to the Chair, and J. K. RIPLEY, appointed Secretary. The Chairman first introduced E. A. STORRS, Esq., of Chicago, who addressed the audience for the space of an hour, in the eloquent and spirited style characteristic of him. He was followed by Rev. Dr. WALLACE, of Monmouth, in a speech of wonderful scope and power. The meeting was then addressed by Rev. Mr. NORTHRUP, P.E. REED, Esq. and Maj J. H. HOLT, successively, after which the meeting adjourned. We must not omit to mention the Monmouth Cornet Band which "did up" the music of the occasion in the most approved style. The occasion was also enlivened by a song from a choir of young ladies from Ellison. J. H. HOLT, Chairman. J. K. RIPLEY, Sec'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/6a276dbd50fe9d2a69f5768bbf7edf77.pdf 9bccb6a31e6040fbb761f05892f5b22c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mount Vernon Ill Feb 20th /63 His Excellency Richard Yates Sir: Excuse my boldness in asking a favor of a stranger I am a young man was admitted to the bar at the last session of our Supreme Court The profession is nearly dead in this part of the State and what little is doing is doing is in the hands of Southern Sympathizers I will be under many and lasting obligations to your Honor if you will procure or use your influence in procuring me a position of some kind even at a low salary. If references are required I can refer you to the Hon E Beecher of Fairfield, Col John E Whiting <hr />R S Nelson Esq of Centralia also I can refer to the following Gentlemen though politically my enemies Hon S S Marshall Hon S L Bryan & Hon W. J. Allen and to any and all the business and professional men in Mount Vernon If you condescend to notice this you shall have a friend and supporter, and be otherwise rewarded if desired Your Humble Servant Jacob K Albright <hr /> Ansd March 7 63. Jacob K Albright Mount Vernon Febry 20 1863. Desires the Gov if possible to procure him a cituation as he is poor and his profession does not support him. <pre>Miscell Applns </pre> 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 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob K. Albright to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508016 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. Mount Vernon Ill Feb 20th /63 His Excellency Richard Yates Sir: Excuse my boldness in asking a favor of a stranger I am a young man was admitted to the bar at the last session of our Supreme Court The profession is nearly dead in this part of the State and what little is doing is doing is in the hands of Southern Sympathizers I will be under many and lasting obligations to your Honor if you will procure or use your influence in procuring me a position of some kind even at a low salary. If references are required I can refer you to the Hon E Beecher of Fairfield, Col John E Whiting <hr />R S Nelson Esq of Centralia also I can refer to the following Gentlemen though politically my enemies Hon S S Marshall Hon S L Bryan & Hon W. J. Allen and to any and all the business and professional men in Mount Vernon If you condescend to notice this you shall have a friend and supporter, and be otherwise rewarded if desired Your Humble Servant Jacob K Albright <hr /> Ansd March 7 63. Jacob K Albright Mount Vernon Febry 20 1863. Desires the Gov if possible to procure him a cituation as he is poor and his profession does not support him. <pre>Miscell Applns </pre> 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/0f04379038f77a8621257bd02012ba23.jpg 69817df4cd91df7ea52b67a2abd9a3d7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Samuel Witwer Collection Subject The topic of the resource Witwer, Samuel W. (Samuel Weller), 1908-1998 Constitutional amendments--U.S. states Politicians Constitutional Convention (Illinois : 1969-1970) Constitutions--U.S. states Description An account of the resource Samuel Witwer grew up in Gary, Indiana before attending Dickinson College and then Harvard Law School. After finishing school, he moved Chicago to live and practice law. He became interested in constitutional revision in the 1940’s and worked diligently for it, pleading before the Illinois Senate Executive Committee in 1947 and the House of Representatives in 1949. He was actively involved in getting the 1950 “Gateway Amendment” passed which made it easier to amend the constitution. He was the state chairman for the Committee for Constitutional Revision from 1950-1957. Witwer ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 1960, losing to Paul H. Douglas. In 1968 when the voters favored a constitution convention, Witwer was elected as a delegate and then chosen by a 109 to 0 vote of delegates to act as its president. The convention succeeded in drafting a new constitution which was then passed by a large majority of the voters. Witwer was also involved in civic organizations in Chicago. He was a director of the Chicago Urban League, the Citizens for a Greater Chicago and the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. He was a member of the Chicago Union League Club, which gave him an award in 1954 for civic service. The magazine Chicago recognized him as one of the “five builders of Chicago” in 1954 and the Church Federation of Greater Chicago selected him as “one of three Chicago laymen of the year” in 1956. In 1969 the Citizens of Greater Chicago gave him their award of merit.  The finding aid for the Samuel Witwer Papers, 1946-1977 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/697. Photographs in this collection include several images from events supporting the 1950 Gateway Amendment Campaign. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data commercial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405101 Samuel Witwer Collection Title A name given to the resource Jacob M. Arvey Description An account of the resource Jacob M. Arvey, Democratic Cook County Chairman, shows his support during the Gateway Amendment Campaign. Subject The topic of the resource Arvey, Jacob M. (Jacob Meyer), 1895-1977 Politicians Constitutional amendments--U.S. states Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/75d478f120e09f5a8c7d8b9e4723f3ef.pdf bff974336eea6b3ef1a8e344b14d5892 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Claremont Jan 3 1862 D L Gould Esqr Dr Sir I have been twice calld on yesterday at Sumner to write you to know if there is an order of the department allowing Companies of Illinois troop now in Mos Regiments to be transfered and put in Illinois Regiment Capt Jno Watts and Capt T T Dollahan one of Mo 7 the other of Mo 11 wish to be transfered, and annexed to Col Moros Reg, Kentucky Brigade they are very desirous to get rid of there Mo connexions, and I do hope that such order has been made as these men are from there statement Barborously treated, exposing them to all kinds of hardships, with no Blankets and poorly Clothed, much worse off than our our own Regs even in Mo. alonge side of them. I hope if there is any mode of getting these men <hr /> transfered you will point it out and assist in having it done I know if such things can be done you must know it and intended to have written to Mr Dubois but learn that he is absent at Washington, and will be much obliged to have you write me on receipt of this, giving such information as you may be in possesion of on that subject And you will favour your obt Sevt Jacob May <hr /> Jacob May to D L Gould about transfer of troops from Mo. to Ills. Regts. Answer that I have made most strenuous & repeated efforts but have been refused &c. wrote 8 Feby File this letter in package marked "Sufferings of Troops" 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 5, Folder 04 (January 1-14, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob May to J. L. Gould Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-01-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501155 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. Claremont Jan 3 1862 D L Gould Esqr Dr Sir I have been twice calld on yesterday at Sumner to write you to know if there is an order of the department allowing Companies of Illinois troop now in Mos Regiments to be transfered and put in Illinois Regiment Capt Jno Watts and Capt T T Dollahan one of Mo 7 the other of Mo 11 wish to be transfered, and annexed to Col Moros Reg, Kentucky Brigade they are very desirous to get rid of there Mo connexions, and I do hope that such order has been made as these men are from there statement Barborously treated, exposing them to all kinds of hardships, with no Blankets and poorly Clothed, much worse off than our our own Regs even in Mo. alonge side of them. I hope if there is any mode of getting these men <hr /> transfered you will point it out and assist in having it done I know if such things can be done you must know it and intended to have written to Mr Dubois but learn that he is absent at Washington, and will be much obliged to have you write me on receipt of this, giving such information as you may be in possesion of on that subject And you will favour your obt Sevt Jacob May <hr /> Jacob May to D L Gould about transfer of troops from Mo. to Ills. Regts. Answer that I have made most strenuous & repeated efforts but have been refused &c. wrote 8 Feby File this letter in package marked "Sufferings of Troops" 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/9bfcd1e6a2c9c8184c6ce123391020b9.pdf 9c47492b63418fcaa2585c83c48dbc36 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Olney Ills June 14th 1861 Hon R. Yates Springfield Ills Dr Sir The Bearer of this Mr T. P. Lawrence has been Employed for a number of years in various business capacities, and possesses qual ifications for Telegraphing, Book Keeping and general clerkship that will recommend him where he is known, and an appointment to fill any position for which he is capable will much oblige Yours Truly Jacob May P.S. Mr. Lawrence is at liberty to present this to Hon. O. M. Hatch., Hon J. K. Dubois Genl T. L. Mathis or any other Jacob May Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 09 (June 11-15, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob May to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500417 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. Olney Ills June 14th 1861 Hon R. Yates Springfield Ills Dr Sir The Bearer of this Mr T. P. Lawrence has been Employed for a number of years in various business capacities, and possesses qual ifications for Telegraphing, Book Keeping and general clerkship that will recommend him where he is known, and an appointment to fill any position for which he is capable will much oblige Yours Truly Jacob May P.S. Mr. Lawrence is at liberty to present this to Hon. O. M. Hatch., Hon J. K. Dubois Genl T. L. Mathis or any other Jacob May 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/a4a1cd7f435d34a6cb912d38c80f58d6.pdf 89b8f66e54f75716f8083a27971d1912 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 6, Folder 09 (July 23-24, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob May to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502987 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a8e268b382241d22572e2232cdbbd609.pdf fd86a48b6635803dc4608f634e04e6eb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Drake Murfreesborough Tenn June 23d 1863 To his Excelency Governor Yates Sir I am a member of Co K 79th Regt Ills Inft Vol Enlisted and Mustered in to the Servis at Camp Terry Coles Co Ills on the 28th day of Aug 1862 I am fifty Six years of age the 6th day of the present month and have Served in Said Regt up to the 31st day of Dec 1862 when I recd a hurt in my hips by being run over by some cavalry and I have not been able to do a Single days duty Since and I wish to know if a man is entitled to a discharge under the Circumstances mentioned above I have Spoken to my Company Comander Concerning my Case who has given me little or no satisfaction <hr /> you will Oblige by answering on receipt of this I am Sir your Obedient Servt Jacob Remmel <hr /> File. R: Remmel Jacob Murfreesboro Tenn June 23rd 1863. Is a member of Co K 79th Regt Ill Vols is fifty six years of age. wishes a discharge. Recd Ex O. July 1 1863. 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 12, Folder 06 (June 21-30, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob Remmel to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-06-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506963 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. Camp Drake Murfreesborough Tenn June 23d 1863 To his Excelency Governor Yates Sir I am a member of Co K 79th Regt Ills Inft Vol Enlisted and Mustered in to the Servis at Camp Terry Coles Co Ills on the 28th day of Aug 1862 I am fifty Six years of age the 6th day of the present month and have Served in Said Regt up to the 31st day of Dec 1862 when I recd a hurt in my hips by being run over by some cavalry and I have not been able to do a Single days duty Since and I wish to know if a man is entitled to a discharge under the Circumstances mentioned above I have Spoken to my Company Comander Concerning my Case who has given me little or no satisfaction <hr /> you will Oblige by answering on receipt of this I am Sir your Obedient Servt Jacob Remmel <hr /> File. R: Remmel Jacob Murfreesboro Tenn June 23rd 1863. Is a member of Co K 79th Regt Ill Vols is fifty six years of age. wishes a discharge. Recd Ex O. July 1 1863. 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/e75c71fd52b3ebb2faa7d56e9f7a2634.pdf a81a8c3b78b7eb04a64fac3c3b870d26 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 11, Folder 02 (February 19-25, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob Rich to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508004 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a8779fb5719399d5c192f845b1dfea2c.pdf df3c20792e0fabbb112ce289ebb9b0bb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 04 (June 1-10, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob S. Moore to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-06-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506825 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/32b0b26f6a86852c72a1bf83792f0c3c.pdf 74edc285aace80d2cfdacad9084f54d4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 7, Folder 10 (August 16-17, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Jacob Turvey to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506142 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4d95c42b729202e5c6386d58cb6bb3e8.jpg 62e479121e4f93a09bed567fdd7351d4 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/11c2e6390872048e21e2fb890277e219.jpg 1ead1919520b89ff7d9ef42e6e1446bd 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 University of Illinois Professors Collection Subject The topic of the resource University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Illinois Industrial University (Urbana, Ill.) College teachers Students Jeffers, Charles P. (Charles Perry) Description An account of the resource This photo album contains portraits of students and professors at the Illinois Industrial University (now the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign). The album belonged to Charles Perry Jeffers, an 1874 Illinois Industrial University graduate. Jeffers majored in chemistry while attending the university. The photographs in this album feature students graduating from the university between 1872 and 1877. The album also features portraits of several professors, many of whom became administrators at Illinois Industrial University including acting University President Thomas J. Burrill and Comptroller Samuel W. Shattuck. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data carte de visite b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 7 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 403247 University of Illinois Professors - Charlie Jeffers Photo Album Title A name given to the resource Jacob Wharton Description An account of the resource Mining engineering student Jacob Norton Wharton of Pennsylvania, poses for a portrait. Wharton was a member of the class of 1872, the first graduating class of the Illinois Industrial University. Subject The topic of the resource Wharton, Jacob Norton College students College graduates University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Illinois Industrial University (Urbana, Ill.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Naughton, Thomas Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/648224a7f5b3c3703b17b24ec9719467.jpg 1bd8fb3c116b876a25d763d75a857e17 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. J. Jacoby Collection Subject The topic of the resource Jacob, Casper J., 1855- Retail trade Illinois--Alton Stores, Retail Furniture Description An account of the resource Casper J. (or C. J.) Jacoby was born in 1855, one of eleven children of Henry and Katherine Peiter Jacoby of Brighton, Illinois. C. J. Jacoby attended public schools in Brighton and Central Wesleyan College in Warrenton, Missouri.  He became a country school teacher, but after a year gave up that career to become a traveling salesman.   In 1883 he established the first Jacoby store in Bunker Hill, combining furniture sales with undertaking.  His store soon offered carpets, wallpaper, pianos, organs, and sewing machines in addition to furniture.  In 1891 C. J., along with four brothers, Philip W., Henry C., Louis C. and William C., initiated a stock company; and in 1892 they established a second store in Jerseyville, Illinois.  Operating under the name Jacoby Brothers, the furniture and undertaking business provided a source of employment for the Jacoby siblings, with Louis Jacoby becoming the manager of the Jerseyville store. In 1897, C. J. Jacoby opened a store in Alton.  C. J. left the management of the Jacoby Brothers’ stores in Bunker Hill and Jerseyville to his brothers, and began to operate the Alton store under the name of C. J. Jacoby and Company.  This store became the largest of the Jacoby stores.  In 1904 the store located itself at 627-629 East Second Street.  In 1925 Jacoby purchased the Alton Laundry Company building and the Dr. Wuellner building, which were next to each other on Broadway in Alton.  In November of 1930, a modern three story store was opened at the Broadway location.  In addition to the three furniture stores established, a fourth was opened in 1920 in Wood River.  Jacoby also purchased the Alton Hardware Company in 1917, which continued to operate as a hardware concern. He married Anna D. Lippoldt (1858-1929) in 1882, also the child of German immigrants.  Together they had eight children: Oscar K. (1885-1905), Clara H., Effie F., Edwin L., Philip W., Caspar J., Jr., Verneda and Anna.  All the Jacoby children attended Central Wesleyan College.  Edwin, Philip and Caspar, Jr. inherited the operation of the Alton Store from their father as he entered retirement.  As of 1985, the grandchildren of C. J. Jacoby continued to operate the Alton store at 627 West Broadway. The Jacoby family donated the Broadway location the the Madison County Arts Council for use as the Jacoby Arts Center, which opened in 2004. The finding aid for the C. J. Jacoby and Company (Alton, IL) Records, 1895-1939 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="C. J. Jacoby and Company (Alton, IL) Records, 1895-1939" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/236" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/236</a>. Photographs in this collection include family portraits and images of Jacoby family real estate holdings including a home in Vero Beach, Florida, and the Alton, Illinois store. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Manuscript: BC102 Audiovisual: B-5325, B-5326 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 15 x 17 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405649 C. J. Jacoby Collection Title A name given to the resource Jacoby Brothers Description An account of the resource The five Jacoby brothers, Casper J. Jacoby, Sr., Philip W. Jacoby, Henry C. Jacoby, Louis C. Jacoby, and William C. Jacoby pose for a photograph at a Jacoby Brothers stockholders meeting.  Pictured (l-r): Casper J. Jacoby, Henry C. Jacoby, Philip W. Jacoby, Louis C. Jacoby, William C. Jacoby. On verso: "This photograph was taken on September 7th, 1899, the last meeting of the five brothers, being the occasion of the stock-holders' meeting of Jacoby Bros., at Jerseyville, Ill. Brother P. W. Jacoby died on Dec. 23d, 1899, aged 48 years, 11 months and 19 days; We miss thee from our homes, dear brother, We miss thee from thy place, A shadow o'er our life is cast,- We miss thy sun-lit face, We miss thy kind and willing hands, Thy fond and earnest care; Our homes are dark without thee, brother, We miss thee everywhere. The Angels' care is well bestowed To worthy sons of God, Tho' 'twas forbid that we might see Where our dear brother trod. Be this God's plan. We know so true, In God's eternal Dome, Our brother's safe, and waiting there To welcome us all home." Subject The topic of the resource Jacoby, Casper J., Sr., 1855-1934 Brothers Families--Portraits Illinois--Jerseyville Jacoby, Philip W., 1851-1899 Jacoby, Henry C. Jacoby, Louis C. Jacoby, William C. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Whiteheat & Alexander Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899-09-07 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e8ed6c8915dcae004d94db5f86a0bc39.jpg 11b9153c6747a95db4ed49cca18f496a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. J. Jacoby Collection Subject The topic of the resource Jacob, Casper J., 1855- Retail trade Illinois--Alton Stores, Retail Furniture Description An account of the resource Casper J. (or C. J.) Jacoby was born in 1855, one of eleven children of Henry and Katherine Peiter Jacoby of Brighton, Illinois. C. J. Jacoby attended public schools in Brighton and Central Wesleyan College in Warrenton, Missouri.  He became a country school teacher, but after a year gave up that career to become a traveling salesman.   In 1883 he established the first Jacoby store in Bunker Hill, combining furniture sales with undertaking.  His store soon offered carpets, wallpaper, pianos, organs, and sewing machines in addition to furniture.  In 1891 C. J., along with four brothers, Philip W., Henry C., Louis C. and William C., initiated a stock company; and in 1892 they established a second store in Jerseyville, Illinois.  Operating under the name Jacoby Brothers, the furniture and undertaking business provided a source of employment for the Jacoby siblings, with Louis Jacoby becoming the manager of the Jerseyville store. In 1897, C. J. Jacoby opened a store in Alton.  C. J. left the management of the Jacoby Brothers’ stores in Bunker Hill and Jerseyville to his brothers, and began to operate the Alton store under the name of C. J. Jacoby and Company.  This store became the largest of the Jacoby stores.  In 1904 the store located itself at 627-629 East Second Street.  In 1925 Jacoby purchased the Alton Laundry Company building and the Dr. Wuellner building, which were next to each other on Broadway in Alton.  In November of 1930, a modern three story store was opened at the Broadway location.  In addition to the three furniture stores established, a fourth was opened in 1920 in Wood River.  Jacoby also purchased the Alton Hardware Company in 1917, which continued to operate as a hardware concern. He married Anna D. Lippoldt (1858-1929) in 1882, also the child of German immigrants.  Together they had eight children: Oscar K. (1885-1905), Clara H., Effie F., Edwin L., Philip W., Caspar J., Jr., Verneda and Anna.  All the Jacoby children attended Central Wesleyan College.  Edwin, Philip and Caspar, Jr. inherited the operation of the Alton Store from their father as he entered retirement.  As of 1985, the grandchildren of C. J. Jacoby continued to operate the Alton store at 627 West Broadway. The Jacoby family donated the Broadway location the the Madison County Arts Council for use as the Jacoby Arts Center, which opened in 2004. The finding aid for the C. J. Jacoby and Company (Alton, IL) Records, 1895-1939 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="C. J. Jacoby and Company (Alton, IL) Records, 1895-1939" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/236" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/236</a>. Photographs in this collection include family portraits and images of Jacoby family real estate holdings including a home in Vero Beach, Florida, and the Alton, Illinois store. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Manuscript: BC102 Audiovisual: B-5325, B-5326 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405647 C. J. Jacoby Collection Title A name given to the resource Jacoby Family Description An account of the resource Members of the Jacoby family pose for a family portrait outside a home. Casper J. Jacoby, Sr. and his wife Anna D. Lippoldt Jacoby sit in the center of the photo. Subject The topic of the resource Jacoby, Casper J., Sr., 1855-1934 Jacoby, Anna D. Lippoldt, 1858-1929 Families--Portraits Families Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1927-09-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/dec09b81f68b26856ffc115c1dfc0b2a.pdf bdb3c0dbfd95e45b3e30b67ea7203bb6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 16, Folder 07 (July 1-5, 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 Jahne Faning to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-07-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511472 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b4264c6e0d014775134993e0988d6a96.pdf aaef01d7fe18660a144baadf2a0b8be8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 10, Folder 03 (December 1-15, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James [Merlles] to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-12-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503314 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a423ae3b66d9ba774b968bf90c3303da.jpg d5186e3cc6d6aa16f52f0714e0e023b3 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 Butterfield Collection Subject The topic of the resource Butterfield, James A. B. (1863-1865) Sultana (Steamboat) Soldiers United States. Army American Civil War (1861-1865) Cemeteries United States. Army. Illinois Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865) Illinois--Oregon Cavalry Description An account of the resource Boston-born James A. B. Butterfield fought for the Union in the Second Illinois Cavalry during the Civil War. Sergeant Butterfield died on May 6, 1865, from injuries suffered at the explosion of the SS Sultana, the largest maritime disaster in American History. Eighteen hundred of the nearly twenty-five hundred passengers aboard the Sultana perished in the explosion on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee. In addition to Butterfield, recently freed Union prisoners of war from the Andersonville Confederate Prison perished in the disaster. Corporal Butterfield rests in the Riverside Cemetery at Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois. Images in this collection include a tintype of Corporal Butterfield and graves from Riverside Cemetery in Oregon, Illinois. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data tintype b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 8 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 403673 Butterfield Collection Title A name given to the resource James A. B. Butterfield Description An account of the resource Corporal James A. B. Butterfield of Oregon, Illinois, poses for a portrait in his Second Illinois Cavalry uniform. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans American Civil War (1861-1865) Butterfield, James A. B., 1836-1865 Military uniforms Soldiers United States. Army. Illinois Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865) Swords United States. Army United States. Army. Cavalry Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/606313c7dbaa231a8960fba5c143105b.pdf 98fa4e1788b40a7ba95e6736270351e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 4, Folder 08 (November 13-20, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James A. Banes to [J. T. Iterans] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502416 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/76b3037a448a70f03a61e6390ac58151.pdf 1617a4100d8c2e174a4c29e185e8bae1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Mo. June 18th 1862 His Ex. Richd Yates Gov. State of Ills. Sir Some time ago prompted by what I conceived to be a sense of duty, I tendered my resignation as Col. of the 10th Ills Cavalry: A position that I recd at your hand and for which I shall every feel grateful. Lest you may feel inclined to impute other than good motives for the step I have concluded to write you in explanation. You have not forgotten I suppose that I made my proposition to the War Department (at the suggestion of Col Baker) to raise a Regmt. of Cavalry to take the place of the Regulars then being called in from the Frontier & proposing to get it up exclusively for that service - was accepted on my own terms subject to your approval, which approval was promptly given by commissioning me at once. Afterwards when I had six companies already in Camp for fear that this might be ground for misunderstanding I obtained your permission to visit <hr /> Washington (which I did in company with yourself) to see President Lincoln & frankly inform him what I was doing & to obtain a definite approval from him to enlist my men on condition that their field of service would be on the Frontier. He took me to the Secretary of War & informed him how I was enlisting my men; the Secretary answered by saying that the Governmt had the service for [me?] there & would continue to have it & hence the condition made no material difference and directed me to go on & raise my Regmt. that he intended "to farm out Utah to me" to use his own expression. Relying upon assurances coming from so high a quarter I thought I had a perfect right to enlist men in that way & so announced it in every leading Newspaper in the West. I informed Genl Halleck of the facts at St Louis & requested him if in his power to send us where we were plainly accepted to go. He thought proper not to comply although troops were needed at the time on the Frontier very much for on the same day that I was ordered with my command to Report to Genl Curtis the 6th Ohio was ordered to the Plains much against their wishes. The result is that I have been made to muster a large Regmt of men into the service under false pretenses and under such circumstances <hr /> cant expect to command the Respect & confidence of the officers or men. This in connection with the fact that Genl Fuller (for what reason I know not) had advised Genl Curtis in advance of me, that my loyalty was suspected & I must be watched, will afford ample reason for my course. I quit the service Reluctantly & would have been glad to have remained long enough to have had an oppty to test my loyalty & to put to blush these foul insinuations My resignation has given cause for still greater dissatisfaction in my Regmt. more particularly among the noncommissioned officers & men. From the present feeling that seems to prevail throughout the Regmt. I doubt its capacity to do much good in this direction & would Respectfully ask your kind interposition for them in either procuring service for them where they were accepted to go or else to have them mustered out of service Please pardon me for writing you so at length but I feel anxious to set my-self right with you whom I have ever held in such high esteem Yours Most truly James A Barrett <hr /> James A. Barrett late Col 10th I Cavalry Springfield Mo June 18, 62 Explaining reasons why he tendered his resignation a position recd from your hands & for which will ever feel greatful His proposition to the War Dept for a Frontier Regt 6 cos in Camp-grounds for misunderstanding - visit to Washington. reports to Genl Halleck. trouble. Musters a large number of men in, under false pretences, Adjt Genl F. [writes?] Genl Curtis of his disloyalty quits the service reluctantly resignation gives dissatisfaction among non com officers - either to procure service for them where they want to go or have them mustered out of service. (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 6, Folder 03 (June 16-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James A. Barrett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-06-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502683 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. Springfield Mo. June 18th 1862 His Ex. Richd Yates Gov. State of Ills. Sir Some time ago prompted by what I conceived to be a sense of duty, I tendered my resignation as Col. of the 10th Ills Cavalry: A position that I recd at your hand and for which I shall every feel grateful. Lest you may feel inclined to impute other than good motives for the step I have concluded to write you in explanation. You have not forgotten I suppose that I made my proposition to the War Department (at the suggestion of Col Baker) to raise a Regmt. of Cavalry to take the place of the Regulars then being called in from the Frontier & proposing to get it up exclusively for that service - was accepted on my own terms subject to your approval, which approval was promptly given by commissioning me at once. Afterwards when I had six companies already in Camp for fear that this might be ground for misunderstanding I obtained your permission to visit <hr /> Washington (which I did in company with yourself) to see President Lincoln & frankly inform him what I was doing & to obtain a definite approval from him to enlist my men on condition that their field of service would be on the Frontier. He took me to the Secretary of War & informed him how I was enlisting my men; the Secretary answered by saying that the Governmt had the service for [me?] there & would continue to have it & hence the condition made no material difference and directed me to go on & raise my Regmt. that he intended "to farm out Utah to me" to use his own expression. Relying upon assurances coming from so high a quarter I thought I had a perfect right to enlist men in that way & so announced it in every leading Newspaper in the West. I informed Genl Halleck of the facts at St Louis & requested him if in his power to send us where we were plainly accepted to go. He thought proper not to comply although troops were needed at the time on the Frontier very much for on the same day that I was ordered with my command to Report to Genl Curtis the 6th Ohio was ordered to the Plains much against their wishes. The result is that I have been made to muster a large Regmt of men into the service under false pretenses and under such circumstances <hr /> cant expect to command the Respect & confidence of the officers or men. This in connection with the fact that Genl Fuller (for what reason I know not) had advised Genl Curtis in advance of me, that my loyalty was suspected & I must be watched, will afford ample reason for my course. I quit the service Reluctantly & would have been glad to have remained long enough to have had an oppty to test my loyalty & to put to blush these foul insinuations My resignation has given cause for still greater dissatisfaction in my Regmt. more particularly among the noncommissioned officers & men. From the present feeling that seems to prevail throughout the Regmt. I doubt its capacity to do much good in this direction & would Respectfully ask your kind interposition for them in either procuring service for them where they were accepted to go or else to have them mustered out of service Please pardon me for writing you so at length but I feel anxious to set my-self right with you whom I have ever held in such high esteem Yours Most truly James A Barrett <hr /> James A. Barrett late Col 10th I Cavalry Springfield Mo June 18, 62 Explaining reasons why he tendered his resignation a position recd from your hands & for which will ever feel greatful His proposition to the War Dept for a Frontier Regt 6 cos in Camp-grounds for misunderstanding - visit to Washington. reports to Genl Halleck. trouble. Musters a large number of men in, under false pretences, Adjt Genl F. [writes?] Genl Curtis of his disloyalty quits the service reluctantly resignation gives dissatisfaction among non com officers - either to procure service for them where they want to go or have them mustered out of service. (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/4e315d936949a2ae7b09608d47219596.pdf ce63c851ae9dbfc121a985a4816adc20 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with C.B. Barton letter 8/4/62 Woodburn Macoupin Co. Ills. Aug. 16th 1862. Hon. Richard Yates Gov. of Illinois Sir Trusting you will not consider a line from one who is to you an entire stranger as out of place. permit me to state my case to you. I belong to the 59th Ills. Vols. with the rank of 2d Lieut. Was severely wounded in the battle of "Pea Ridge" Ark. from which I have not yet recovered. The wound was made with a Muncie Rifle ball breaking my right limb below the knee, shattering the bone severely The bones are uniting well, but I have not recovered the use of the limb. though can walk with crutches very well. I have a great desire to return to my regiment. but the late order from the Secy. of War allows me no more time to recover the use of my limb, as I have now been absent more than sixty days. I write to ask you if I cannot be appointed by you to some duty where I can be of service in my present condition. till I am able to return to the regiment. I send you a letter of introduction from Rev. C.B. Barton with which I called to see you last week but your absence prevented my having <hr /> an interview with you as I desired. For further recomendation I refer you to Gen. Palmer. also to Col. Post of our regiment. I have just received an order from Col. Post for the recruiting service. but according to the Adjt. Gen's order, no volunteers will be received after the 10th inst. My "leave of absence" expires today. If the above references prove satisfactory and you can confer this favor on me, I shall feel under great obligations to you for your kindness. and would like to enter on such duty at once. Hoping a favorable return & remain Your Obdt. Servt. James A. Beach 2d Lieut. Co. "I" 59th Ills. Vols. <hr /> James A Beach 2d Lit "Co I" 59th Regt Woodburn Augt 16/62 Enclosing a letter from C.B. Barton Was severely wounded at "Pea Ridge" & is not able for duty, but has a desire to return to his Regt. - under late order of "War Dept" he has no remaining time, has been away "60 days. - wants to be appointed to some duty where he can be of service. Ansd. Augt 20 M Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 7, Folder 10 (August 16-17, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James A. Beach to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506133 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/082aede51ed57e51c5f22de26c1e7a55.pdf 9278cecb127cd84e4394c029a07c5da8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 15, Folder 01 (February 1-5, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James A. Bumett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508494 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5692baf4f9282a377e3f3a894ec7a1a6.pdf fba64055e86b0e49bbf6f0779789acca Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. East Greenwich the 1st November 1864 To the Governor of the State of Illinois Dear Sir Will you be so kind as to inform me if there has been a man died in your state by the name of Rowland Gardner formally of North Kingston R I. There is a rumor of his death and that he was possessed of a large amount of property and died without heirs, Now We think that there is some mistery about it As there was a man by that name went from North Kingston a number <hr /> of years ago and was of a family of ten Children Now one of the brothers Children has become immensely rich within a short time, and the other heirs thinks that he might have been on to Illinois and settled up the affair privately, we do not know the town or County but thought that if there was such a man died and left a million or more of property in your State that you could probably give us some information about it weather it had been settled by a man by the name of Gardner Now if you can find out any clue to what I have stated I hope you will and <hr /> let us know, and there will be some one sent on to investigate the subject, Please write on the receipt of this and Oblige the heirs James A Capron per J C Nason <hr /> Capron Jas. A. East Greenwich. Nov 1st 64 Wants to know if a man by the name of Rowland Gardner has died in this State. (File) Ansd Nov 17 64 Snyder ADC. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 01 (November 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James A. Capron to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513569 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. East Greenwich the 1st November 1864 To the Governor of the State of Illinois Dear Sir Will you be so kind as to inform me if there has been a man died in your state by the name of Rowland Gardner formally of North Kingston R I. There is a rumor of his death and that he was possessed of a large amount of property and died without heirs, Now We think that there is some mistery about it As there was a man by that name went from North Kingston a number <hr /> of years ago and was of a family of ten Children Now one of the brothers Children has become immensely rich within a short time, and the other heirs thinks that he might have been on to Illinois and settled up the affair privately, we do not know the town or County but thought that if there was such a man died and left a million or more of property in your State that you could probably give us some information about it weather it had been settled by a man by the name of Gardner Now if you can find out any clue to what I have stated I hope you will and <hr /> let us know, and there will be some one sent on to investigate the subject, Please write on the receipt of this and Oblige the heirs James A Capron per J C Nason <hr /> Capron Jas. A. East Greenwich. Nov 1st 64 Wants to know if a man by the name of Rowland Gardner has died in this State. (File) Ansd Nov 17 64 Snyder ADC. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20