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<p>Political Statistics 1
</p><p>Dist. Counties. Pop. Majority vote in-
</p><p>1860. 1862. 1864.
</p><p>Chicago, N. Div. 29,938.
</p><p>" S Div. except 5th Ward, 33,719.
</p><p>1st Chicago, W. Div. 45,770.
</p><p>Towns of Leyden, Jefferson, Lake View, Evanston, Niles, Maine, Elk Grove, Schaumberg, Hanover, New Trier, Northfield, Wheeling, Palatine, Barrington, and N. Chicago, (now in the 13th Wd N Div.) 16,519
</p><p>Total - 125,946
</p><p>2nd Lake, 18,250 1429 R 991 R 1530 R
</p><p>McHenry, 22,088. 1589 " 1112 " 1763 "
</p><p>Boone, 11,678. 1449 " 946 " 1485 "
</p><p>Kane, 30,058. 2556 " 1510 " 2788 "
</p><p>DuPage. 14,701, 987 " 754" 1052 "
</p><p>Winnebago. 24,492 3167 " 2120 " 3264 "
</p><p>Total. - 121,267 11.177 R 7.433 R 11,882 R
</p>
<hr />
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</p><p>Dist. Counties, Pop. Majorities in
</p><p>1860. 1862. 1864.
</p><p>3rd Jo Daviess, 29,277 941. R 111 R 795 R.
</p><p>Stephenson, 25,133 883 R 302 R 670 "
</p><p>Carroll. 11,733. 1169 R 764 " 1460 "
</p><p>Whiteside, 18,740 1603 " 1157 " 1872 "
</p><p>Ogle, 22,887 1869 " 1152 " 2092 "
</p><p>DeKalb. 19,068. 2084 " 1150 " 2244 "
</p><p>Total - 126,818. 8,549 R 4,630 R 9,133 R
</p><p>4th Will. 29,321 704 R 91 D 551 R
</p><p>Kendall, 13,070 1240 R 989 R 1549 "
</p><p>Grundy, 10,379 702" 299 " 686 "
</p><p>LaSalle, 48,332 1052 " 273 D. 659 "
</p><p>Towns in Cook Co: Bloom, Rich, Thornton, Bremen, Orland, Worth, Palos, Lemont, Lake, Hyde Park, Lyons, Proviso , Calumet, Cicero, and South Chicago, (being the present 5th Ward.) 19,640.
</p><p>Total - 120,746
</p>
<hr />
<p>3
</p><p>Dist. Counties, Pop'. Majorities in.
</p><p>1860 1862 1864.
</p><p>4 4 4 4
</p><p>5th Lee. 17,651 1280 R 695 R 1387 R
</p><p>Bureau. 26,426 2207 " 1236 " 1558 "
</p><p>Putnam, 5,587. 385 " 127 " 283 "
</p><p>Marshall, 13,437. 254 " 79 D 145 "
</p><p>Stark, 9,004 305 " 235 R 561 "
</p><p>Woodford 13,282 181 D 455 D 415 D
</p><p>Peoria, 36,000 199 " 785 " 190 "
</p><p>Total - 121,387 4,431 R 2,293 R 3,934 R
</p><p>350 D 1,319 D 605 D
</p><p>Agg. Maj. 4,051 R 974 R 3,329 R
</p><p>6th Henry. 20,661 1490 R 1535 R 2139 R
</p><p>Knox. 28,663 1624 " 1156 " 2381 "
</p><p>Fulton. 33,300 297 D 1354 D 703 D
</p><p>Mason, 10,932 26" 433 " 98 "
</p><p>Menard, 9,596 73 " 200 " 221 "
</p><p>Schuyler 14,272 603 " 683 " 585 "
</p><p>Total - 117,424 3,114 R 2691 R 4,520 R
</p><p>999 D 2670 D 1,607 D
</p><p>Agg. Maj. - 2,115 R 21. R. 2,913 R
</p><p>7th Rock Island, 21,005 610 R 96 R 549 R
</p><p>Mercer, 15,042 615 " 159 " 659 "
</p><p>Henderson, 9,501 342 " 32 " 333 "
</p><p>Warren, 18,336 536 " 30 " 592 "
</p><p>Hancock, 29,061 392 D 1324 D 375 D
</p><p>McDonough, 20,069 11 " 514 " 26 "
</p><p>Total - 113,014 2,103 R 1,838 D 2,133 R
</p><p>403 D 317 401 D
</p><p>Agg. Majority 1,700 R 1,521 D 1,732 R
</p>
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<p>4
</p><p>Dist. Counties. Pop. Majorities in.
</p><p>1860. 1862. 1864.
</p><p>8th Tazewell, 21,471 180 R 349 D 160 D
</p><p>Livingston, 11,638 386 " 161 R 646 R
</p><p>McLean, 28,746 980 " 594 " 1419 "
</p><p>DeWitt. 10,817 243 R 114 D 202 R
</p><p>Logan. 14,275 208 " 49 R 356 "
</p><p>Sangamon, 32,272 42 D 882 D 380 D
</p><p>Total - 119,219 1,997 R 1,345 D 2,723 R
</p><p>42 D 804 R 540 D
</p><p>Agg. Maj 1,955 R 541 D 2,183 R
</p><p>9th Kankakee 15,416 1174 R 989 R 1549 R
</p><p>Iroquois. 12,324. 474 " 384 " 934 "
</p><p>Ford. 1,974 87 " 22 D 25 D
</p><p>Champaign 14,628. 572 " 144 R 984 R
</p><p>Vermillion, 19,801 674 " 81 D 907 "
</p><p>Douglas. 7,140 180 " 158 " 219 "
</p><p>Edgar, 10,925 196 D 657 " 175 D
</p><p>Coles. 14,201 28 R 307 " 655 R
</p><p>Piatt. 6,127 183 " 32 " 218 "
</p><p>Macon, 13,738 26 D 433 " 98 D
</p><p>116,274 3,372 R 1,690 D 5,268 R
</p><p>222 D 1,517 R 298 D
</p><p>Agg. Maj. 3,150 R 173 D 4,970 R
</p>
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<p>5
</p><p>Dist. Counties. Pop'n Majorities in
</p><p>1860. 1862. 1864.
</p><p>10th Adams. 41,323 454 D 1797 D 1066 D
</p><p>Pike. 27,249 463 " 1066 " 522 "
</p><p>Brown. 9,938 474 " 681 " 600 "
</p><p>Cass. 11,325 255 " 593 " 380 "
</p><p>Scott. 9,070 299 " 325 " 37 "
</p><p>Calhoun, 5,145 399 " 221 " 251 "
</p><p>Morgan. 22,112 107 " 497 " 62 "
</p><p>Total 126,162 2,451 D 5,180 D 2,918
</p><p>Agg. Maj. 2,451 D 5,180 D 2,918 D
</p><p>11th Greene, 16,093 1194 D 1181 D 1271 D
</p><p>Jersey, 12,053 381 " 720 " 729 "
</p><p>Macoupin. 24,603 496 " 982 " 661 "
</p><p>Montgomery 13,892 644 " 911 " 686 "
</p><p>Christian 10,493 440 " 634 " 563 "
</p><p>Shelby. 14,635 1118 " 1368 " 1129 "
</p><p>Fayette. 11,189 618 " 780 " 626 "
</p><p>Effingham 7,816 631 " 677 " 588 "
</p><p>Cumberland 8,311 280 " 541 " 543 "
</p><p>Moultrie, 6,385 89 " 297 " 280 "
</p><p>Total 125,470 5,891 D 8,091 D 7,076 D
</p><p>Agg. Maj. 5,891 D 8,091 D 7,076 D
</p>
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</p><p>Dist. Counties. Pop. Majorities in
</p><p>1860. 1862. 1864.
</p><p>12th Madison 31,252 61 R 639 D 131 D
</p><p>S't Clair. 37,694 668 " 150 R 1486 R
</p><p>Bond. 9,814 6 " 145 " 441 "
</p><p>Clinton. 10,921 546 D 452 D 58 D
</p><p>Washington. 13,731 772 " 49 " 37 "
</p><p>Monroe, 12,832 556 " 616 " 967 "
</p><p>Total - 1,874 D 1,117 D 1,927 R
</p><p>735 R 934 R 1,193 D
</p><p>Agg Maj. 1,139 D 183 D 734 R
</p><p>13th Clark. 14,987 411 D 913 D 1176 D
</p><p>Crawford. 11,557 463 " 679 " 549 "
</p><p>Jasper, 8,372 280 " 537 " 386 "
</p><p>Clay, 9,336 389 " 473 " 150 "
</p><p>Richland. 9,711 245 " 427 " 98 "
</p><p>Lawrence, 9,214 206 " 539 " 219 "
</p><p>Wayne, 12,965 1025 " 747 " 210 "
</p><p>Franklin. 9,393 1163 " 440 " 217 "
</p><p>Hamilton, 9,915 1451 " 1015 " 763 "
</p><p>Jefferson, 12,965 1393 " 1122 " 838 "
</p><p>Marion 12,733 857 " 684 " 251 "
</p><p>Wabash, 7,312 103 " 337 " 163 "
</p><p>Total - 128,460 7,986 D 7,913 D 5,020 D
</p><p>Agg. Maj. 7,986 D 7,913 D 5,020 D
</p>
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</p><p>Dis't. Counties. Pop'n Majorities in
</p><p>1860 1862 1864.
</p><p>14th Randolph 17,205 433 D 620 D 207 D
</p><p>Perry, 9,552 452 " 143 " 429 R
</p><p>Jackson, 9,589 1241 " 837 " 420 D
</p><p>Union, 11,182 836 " 946 " 606 "
</p><p>Alexander, 4,707 578 " 559 " 159 "
</p><p>Pulaski, 3,950 340 " 190 " 67 R
</p><p>Massac, 6,214 752 " 387 " 683 "
</p><p>Johnson, 9,342 1523 " 476 " 850 "
</p><p>Williamson, 12,205 1662 " 491 " 262 D
</p><p>Pope, 6,942 1075 " 606 " 750 R
</p><p>Saline, 9,331 1238 " 836 " 53 D
</p><p>Gallatin, 8,054 799 " 586 " 68 "
</p><p>Hardin, 3,748 392 " 228 " 1 "
</p><p>White 12,403 778 " 787 " 562 "
</p><p>Edwards. 5,414 210 R 55 R 306 R
</p><p>Total - 129,829 12,099 D 8,202 D 3,085 R
</p><p>210 R 55 R 2,338 D
</p><p>Agg. Maj. 11,889 D 8,147 D 747 R
</p>
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</p><p>Present Apportionment - 1862
</p><p>Dis't Counties. Maj. '62 Candidates.
</p><p>1st Cook 1,638 R Arnold's over Sherman
</p><p>2nd Boone &c 7,827 " Farnsworth " Donnelly
</p><p>3d Carroll &c 3,711 " Washburne " Stiles
</p><p>4th Adams &c 2,519 D Harris " Lawrence
</p><p>42 overall
</p><p>5th Bureau &c 663 R Lovejoy " Henderson
</p><p>6th DuPage &c 2,185 " Norton " Dickey
</p><p>7th Champaign &c 1,347 D Eden " McCarthy
</p><p>8th DeWitt &c 1,365 " Stuart " Sweth
</p><p>9th Brown &c 13,391 " All told - No opp. Candidate
</p><p>10th Bond &c 6,547 " Knapp over Moulton
</p><p>11th Clarke &c 8,123 " Robinson " Hicks
</p><p>12th Clinton &c 4,145 " Morrison " Smith
</p><p>13th Alexander &c 5,207 " Allen " Bartley.
</p><p>State at Large, Majority 16,433 D
</p><p>Allen over Ingersoll.
</p>
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</p><p>Present Apportionment 1864.
</p><p>Dis't. Counties. Maj. '64 Candidates
</p><p>1st Cook. 4,280 Wentworth over McCormick
</p><p>2nd Boone &c 12,661 Farnsworth " Johnson
</p><p>3d Carroll &c 8,290 Washburne " Stiles
</p><p>4th Adams &c 848 Harding " Harris
</p><p>5th Bureau &c 6,870 Ingersoll " Eckles
</p><p>6th DuPage &c 5,618 Cook " Casey
</p><p>7th Champaign " 3,326 Brownwell " Eden
</p><p>8th DeWitt &c 1,785 Cullum " Stuart
</p><p>9th Brown &c 3,057D Ross " Fulerton
</p><p>10th Bond &c 4,727 " Thornton " Knapp
</p><p>11th Clarke &c 6,007 " Marshall " Callahan
</p><p>12th Clinton &c 76 " Baker " Morrison
</p><p>13th Alexander &c 983 " Kuykendall " Allen
</p>
<hr />
<p>Statistical
</p><p>Statement of Pop of Counties Ills. also vote of [Samo?] & Majorities in 1860 - 1862 - & 1864 with arrangement into Congressional Districts under proposed apportionments
</p><p>A.W. Mack,
</p><p>Senate Ills.
</p>
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<pre> To His Excellency Richard Yates
</pre>
<p>Governor of the State of Illinois _.
</p>
<pre> The undersigned citizens of Jerseyville County beg leave to represent to your Excellency that our County has for some time past been infested by a gang of plunderers and horse theives, most of them refugees from Missouri. Together with prisoners escaped from the Alton Prison, and from disclosures made by accomplices, their place of rendezvous was ascertained, & a number arrested and committed to our County Jail for horse stealing. It was also revealed to us that they still remain in our borders, a large number of renegade bushwhackers, and that a guerrilla raid upon our county was contemplated about the 20th of this month. In consequence of this fact, and the insecurity of our Jail on account of the large number of prisoners confined there, our citizens have Kept up for a week past a heavy night guard, and feeling that it would be a great tax upon our citizens, to continue
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<p>the same until the sitting our Circuit Court, we applied to Col Weer Commandant of the Post at Alton, for permission to remove them to the Alton Prison for safe Keeping. He has consented to receive them and Keep them, at the expense of our County, provided he obtains from you as Governor of the State, authority or permission to do so _ We therefore on behalf of the citizens of Jersey County, without distinction of party, respectfully request your Excellency, to issue such an order or authority to Col Weer, as shall be deemed by you consistent with your Executive functions, that may justify him in holding the accused as prisoners, without rendering him (obnoxious?) to censure by the General Government.
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<pre> The following are the names of Those committed for horse stealing, after an Examination before two Justices _
</pre>
<p>M. B. Scott, Mac Lafount, Edmund C. Moore. Mahlon Bright, Lewis Churchill, and William Munson _
</p><p>Jerseyville Ill. March 12, 1864.
</p>
<hr />
<p>Wm Shephard
</p><p>Geo. E. Warren
</p><p>J.M. Hurd
</p><p>D.G. Wyckoff
</p><p>Hugh A. Cross
</p><p>G. S. McGill
</p><p>S. M. Titus
</p><p>Levi D. Cory
</p><p><br />
Committee on behalf of the citizens of Jersey County.
</p><p>PS. Please advise me which action is taken (illegible) previously
</p>
<pre> Wm Shephard
</pre>
<pre> Jerseyville Jersy Co Illinois
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Sheppard. William and others __
</p><p>Jerseyville. Jersey Co 1864
</p>
<pre> The County has been for a long time infested by gangs of Horse thieves, Guerilla Bands etc and a number placed in Jail, but doubting their ability to hold them Prisoners to the term, ask permission to have them transf'd to the Care of the Military Authorities ot Alton ________
</pre>
<p>Col H_
</p>
<pre> Prepare carefully an order & send to Col W - Also write Hon Wm Shepherd that I did not get his letter till to day -- it being mislaid in my absence
</pre>
<p>Ans'd & sent order Etc to Col. Weer. Apr 13/64
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<pre> To His Excellency Richard Yates
</pre>
<p>Governor of the State of Illinois _.
</p>
<pre> The undersigned citizens of Jerseyville County beg leave to represent to your Excellency that our County has for some time past been infested by a gang of plunderers and horse theives, most of them refugees from Missouri. Together with prisoners escaped from the Alton Prison, and from disclosures made by accomplices, their place of rendezvous was ascertained, & a number arrested and committed to our County Jail for horse stealing. It was also revealed to us that they still remain in our borders, a large number of renegade bushwhackers, and that a guerrilla raid upon our county was contemplated about the 20th of this month. In consequence of this fact, and the insecurity of our Jail on account of the large number of prisoners confined there, our citizens have Kept up for a week past a heavy night guard, and feeling that it would be a great tax upon our citizens, to continue
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<p>the same until the sitting our Circuit Court, we applied to Col Weer Commandant of the Post at Alton, for permission to remove them to the Alton Prison for safe Keeping. He has consented to receive them and Keep them, at the expense of our County, provided he obtains from you as Governor of the State, authority or permission to do so _ We therefore on behalf of the citizens of Jersey County, without distinction of party, respectfully request your Excellency, to issue such an order or authority to Col Weer, as shall be deemed by you consistent with your Executive functions, that may justify him in holding the accused as prisoners, without rendering him (obnoxious?) to censure by the General Government.
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<pre> The following are the names of Those committed for horse stealing, after an Examination before two Justices _
</pre>
<p>M. B. Scott, Mac Lafount, Edmund C. Moore. Mahlon Bright, Lewis Churchill, and William Munson _
</p><p>Jerseyville Ill. March 12, 1864.
</p>
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<p>Wm Shephard
</p><p>Geo. E. Warren
</p><p>J.M. Hurd
</p><p>D.G. Wyckoff
</p><p>Hugh A. Cross
</p><p>G. S. McGill
</p><p>S. M. Titus
</p><p>Levi D. Cory
</p><p><br />
Committee on behalf of the citizens of Jersey County.
</p><p>PS. Please advise me which action is taken (illegible) previously
</p>
<pre> Wm Shephard
</pre>
<pre> Jerseyville Jersy Co Illinois
</pre>
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<p>Sheppard. William and others __
</p><p>Jerseyville. Jersey Co 1864
</p>
<pre> The County has been for a long time infested by gangs of Horse thieves, Guerilla Bands etc and a number placed in Jail, but doubting their ability to hold them Prisoners to the term, ask permission to have them transf'd to the Care of the Military Authorities ot Alton ________
</pre>
<p>Col H_
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<pre> Prepare carefully an order & send to Col W - Also write Hon Wm Shepherd that I did not get his letter till to day -- it being mislaid in my absence
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<p>Ans'd & sent order Etc to Col. Weer. Apr 13/64
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<p>To His Excellency Gov. Yates
</p><p>Hon. Gov.
</p><p>The Petition of Thos H Clark of
Mound City Ills
</p><p>Respectfully Sheweth
</p><p>That I am before your Excellency as an
applicant for the Commission of Captain
in some of your Ills. Inf. Regts.
</p><p>The claims I have to offer are that I am
a graduate of the Brittish School, and haveeing served five years in the Irish Constabulary
Force as Lieut, or (sub Inspector) also Three
years in our American, Some Three years in
Wisconsin as Govt Surveyor, also Holding
Commission as Notary Public & Justice of the Peace. Some six years as Surveyor & N.P.
in Cape Girardeau County Mo. where I was
serving at the breaking out of this war.
</p><p>Being acquainted personally with
many of the leading men, in that state from
Sterling Price down to N. Watkins much was
expected from me in aid of their rebellious-schemes -
Tho' Politically and personally the friend
and acquaintaince of the lamented & Hon S. A.
Douglass. I did not hear his proud course when
I denounced the election of Nat. Watkins to
the Missouri Convention as treason against
</p>
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<p>our beloved Govt. this I done in the City of
Cape Girardeau and for preventing them from
fooling the Dutch and leading them into
treason-I was driven from the city.
</p><p>I wrote them the annexed Ballot, which
incurred the deadly hatred and caused the
death of my Fatherinlaw Brown, and his son
at Poplar Bluff this in addition to their
being unflinching Republicans
</p><p>I raised in <u>Thebes</u> Ill by order of Gen Prentice
then Col Prentice, the local force Known as
the Prentice Guards-a few days after the Noble
and Gallant, Warren Stewart, raised his Co.
of Home Guards. I was driven from this point
by the Copperheads of Thebes and some Rebels
from Missouri for raising this Co. tho their plea
was " I reported " Democrats." Co. is now under
Capt Woods and doing good Service all of them
Union men. My family were rescued from
this point by Gen. Paine, then Col at Cairo
and brought to Mound City where I have since
Resided-I was appointed Inspector of Gun
Boat Construction at this Point by Capt. I. Rodgers
Comdg. this Squadron but as soon as he left I
was discharged by Charles Kendell present
Superintendent on the Report that I reported
Democrats. The same old thing has haunted
me and worked against me on Some minds
</p>
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<p>from that time to the present. I was recommended by Warren Stewart to Gen. McClernand
to command his company and I understood from the Clerk that a Commission
of some class was issued to me. This was during
the Battle of Donnelson I was there in my first
fight. I was previously aid for Col Wagner on
Reconnasaince and designed for the Govt
an approximator for estimating distances
from the deck of vessels-for throwing shell
which was approved by Gen's Grant &
Mclernand, & Major Webster, [F?]. E.
</p><p>I was employed by D. E. C. Franklin a good
and true friend to me & to his Government
and during this time and before I always
rendered every assistance to our troops in
recruiting and teaching young Officers their
duty Since that time I have Scouted with
Success through Arkansas and made a plat
by which all those Boat Burners were destroyed
opposite and about Memphis I have done my
duty-and am now with a well grounded
hope that your Excellency will grant my
request. It occurred to me that if your
Excellency would grant me a Commission
and place me at this point Subordinate to that
Excellent Officer Capt Scott in the Provost dept,
with authority to raise a Co. I believe it could
</p>
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<p>be done here and as I know every man here
and nearly in this district I could be of much
public value. I was elected a short time
since by the Unanimous vote of this City as
City Marshall, but as certain individuals
wanted me under their finger, I resigned
I pander to no man that wont support our
beloved President, "Abe Lincoln. God Bless
him. Your petitioner feels your very
humble and faithful Servant
</p><p>Thos H Clark
</p><p>Genl Eng.
</p><p>Mound City
</p><p>Ills
</p><p>P. S. I have got evidences of the foregoing
statement if necessary to produce them-
</p>
<hr />
<p>Written & Published Jan 1861
</p><p>and sung all over the district
</p><p>Tune Star Spangled Banner
</p><p>How plain to be seen through the gloom of the South
</p><p>The Monster Rebellion-the desist of Treason
</p><p>Created by Democrats, that have been turned out
</p><p>Of office, through mercy in time in good Season
</p><p>When the Best interests of Man had came to a Stand
</p><p>Though Corruption and fraud of the vilest of men
</p><p>Our God through his love the Nation to Save
</p><p>Gave us for a leader good "Honest Old Abe"
</p><p>2nd
</p><p>Regretted tis true, we feel we deplore
</p><p>That those Southern Rebels would try to ignore
</p><p>In their Humbugging frenzy and mock restitution
</p><p>For evils imagined, destroy the Constitution
</p><p>Our God the Boon gave and he Surely will Save
</p><p>Unsullied, and peserve this great "land of the Brave"
</p><p>The the Unborn Millions of posterity may See
</p><p>He designed this great land as a home for the free
</p><p>3
</p><p>Oh where are those wreaths that round the memory entwines
</p><p>The laurels of Battle, Since Old Brandywine
</p><p>Won defending that flag, our own Washington unfurled
</p><p>The shelter from Tyrants, all over the world
</p><p>Is it to be Severed by the ruthless hand
</p><p>Of Office Seeking Democrats abroad in our land
</p><p>No never, never never whilst freemen can Save
</p><p>For God has decreed it, Though good, Honest Abe
</p>
<hr />
<p>4 As his chosen servant is this time of need
</p><p>Of our Nations disturbance which Soon Shall be freed
</p><p>Of those lawless disturbing and insidious foes
</p><p>Who desiring position inaugurates these woes
</p><p>Aid him ye freemen all over the land
</p><p>Be proud of your leader he soon takes Command
</p><p>He will lead his people in the execution
</p><p>In their duty, in defense of the Constitution
</p><p>5th
</p><p>Rally round his Standard and never desire
</p><p>To rest till the last armed Democrat expires
</p><p>Sound the [illegible] of War, from the Shop to the plough
</p><p>In Council he's Safe with Chase Seward & *Howe
</p><p>And hosts of the true Spirit-in the immortal band
</p><p>What in Justice and might-round good Abram does stand
</p><p>To defend and deliver our nation from Strife
</p><p>Of those "rule or ruin" faction who desire "war to the knife"
</p><p>6
</p><p>Be firm, tho may God whom our destiny rules
</p><p>Shield the people from the treason of those deluded fools
</p><p>Shew those Rebels in mercy their error thus far
</p><p>The evils resulting in [illegible] war
</p><p>Shew them that the Democrats caused all this Strife
</p><p>Have first robbed their Treasury would now take their life
</p><p>Whilst they laugh in the back Ground at their Hellish deeds
</p><p>And chuckle and gloat, o'er their filthy proceeds
</p>
<ul>
<li> Senator Howe of Wisconsin to whom I would respectfully refer-
</li>
</ul>
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<p>To His Excellency Gov. Yates
</p><p>Hon. Gov.
</p><p>The Petition of Thos H Clark of
Mound City Ills
</p><p>Respectfully Sheweth
</p><p>That I am before your Excellency as an
applicant for the Commission of Captain
in some of your Ills. Inf. Regts.
</p><p>The claims I have to offer are that I am
a graduate of the Brittish School, and haveeing served five years in the Irish Constabulary
Force as Lieut, or (sub Inspector) also Three
years in our American, Some Three years in
Wisconsin as Govt Surveyor, also Holding
Commission as Notary Public & Justice of the Peace. Some six years as Surveyor & N.P.
in Cape Girardeau County Mo. where I was
serving at the breaking out of this war.
</p><p>Being acquainted personally with
many of the leading men, in that state from
Sterling Price down to N. Watkins much was
expected from me in aid of their rebellious-schemes -
Tho' Politically and personally the friend
and acquaintaince of the lamented & Hon S. A.
Douglass. I did not hear his proud course when
I denounced the election of Nat. Watkins to
the Missouri Convention as treason against
</p>
<hr />2
<p>our beloved Govt. this I done in the City of
Cape Girardeau and for preventing them from
fooling the Dutch and leading them into
treason-I was driven from the city.
</p><p>I wrote them the annexed Ballot, which
incurred the deadly hatred and caused the
death of my Fatherinlaw Brown, and his son
at Poplar Bluff this in addition to their
being unflinching Republicans
</p><p>I raised in <u>Thebes</u> Ill by order of Gen Prentice
then Col Prentice, the local force Known as
the Prentice Guards-a few days after the Noble
and Gallant, Warren Stewart, raised his Co.
of Home Guards. I was driven from this point
by the Copperheads of Thebes and some Rebels
from Missouri for raising this Co. tho their plea
was " I reported " Democrats." Co. is now under
Capt Woods and doing good Service all of them
Union men. My family were rescued from
this point by Gen. Paine, then Col at Cairo
and brought to Mound City where I have since
Resided-I was appointed Inspector of Gun
Boat Construction at this Point by Capt. I. Rodgers
Comdg. this Squadron but as soon as he left I
was discharged by Charles Kendell present
Superintendent on the Report that I reported
Democrats. The same old thing has haunted
me and worked against me on Some minds
</p>
<hr />3
<p>from that time to the present. I was recommended by Warren Stewart to Gen. McClernand
to command his company and I understood from the Clerk that a Commission
of some class was issued to me. This was during
the Battle of Donnelson I was there in my first
fight. I was previously aid for Col Wagner on
Reconnasaince and designed for the Govt
an approximator for estimating distances
from the deck of vessels-for throwing shell
which was approved by Gen's Grant &
Mclernand, & Major Webster, [F?]. E.
</p><p>I was employed by D. E. C. Franklin a good
and true friend to me & to his Government
and during this time and before I always
rendered every assistance to our troops in
recruiting and teaching young Officers their
duty Since that time I have Scouted with
Success through Arkansas and made a plat
by which all those Boat Burners were destroyed
opposite and about Memphis I have done my
duty-and am now with a well grounded
hope that your Excellency will grant my
request. It occurred to me that if your
Excellency would grant me a Commission
and place me at this point Subordinate to that
Excellent Officer Capt Scott in the Provost dept,
with authority to raise a Co. I believe it could
</p>
<hr />4
<p>be done here and as I know every man here
and nearly in this district I could be of much
public value. I was elected a short time
since by the Unanimous vote of this City as
City Marshall, but as certain individuals
wanted me under their finger, I resigned
I pander to no man that wont support our
beloved President, "Abe Lincoln. God Bless
him. Your petitioner feels your very
humble and faithful Servant
</p><p>Thos H Clark
</p><p>Genl Eng.
</p><p>Mound City
</p><p>Ills
</p><p>P. S. I have got evidences of the foregoing
statement if necessary to produce them-
</p>
<hr />
<p>Written & Published Jan 1861
</p><p>and sung all over the district
</p><p>Tune Star Spangled Banner
</p><p>How plain to be seen through the gloom of the South
</p><p>The Monster Rebellion-the desist of Treason
</p><p>Created by Democrats, that have been turned out
</p><p>Of office, through mercy in time in good Season
</p><p>When the Best interests of Man had came to a Stand
</p><p>Though Corruption and fraud of the vilest of men
</p><p>Our God through his love the Nation to Save
</p><p>Gave us for a leader good "Honest Old Abe"
</p><p>2nd
</p><p>Regretted tis true, we feel we deplore
</p><p>That those Southern Rebels would try to ignore
</p><p>In their Humbugging frenzy and mock restitution
</p><p>For evils imagined, destroy the Constitution
</p><p>Our God the Boon gave and he Surely will Save
</p><p>Unsullied, and peserve this great "land of the Brave"
</p><p>The the Unborn Millions of posterity may See
</p><p>He designed this great land as a home for the free
</p><p>3
</p><p>Oh where are those wreaths that round the memory entwines
</p><p>The laurels of Battle, Since Old Brandywine
</p><p>Won defending that flag, our own Washington unfurled
</p><p>The shelter from Tyrants, all over the world
</p><p>Is it to be Severed by the ruthless hand
</p><p>Of Office Seeking Democrats abroad in our land
</p><p>No never, never never whilst freemen can Save
</p><p>For God has decreed it, Though good, Honest Abe
</p>
<hr />
<p>4 As his chosen servant is this time of need
</p><p>Of our Nations disturbance which Soon Shall be freed
</p><p>Of those lawless disturbing and insidious foes
</p><p>Who desiring position inaugurates these woes
</p><p>Aid him ye freemen all over the land
</p><p>Be proud of your leader he soon takes Command
</p><p>He will lead his people in the execution
</p><p>In their duty, in defense of the Constitution
</p><p>5th
</p><p>Rally round his Standard and never desire
</p><p>To rest till the last armed Democrat expires
</p><p>Sound the [illegible] of War, from the Shop to the plough
</p><p>In Council he's Safe with Chase Seward & *Howe
</p><p>And hosts of the true Spirit-in the immortal band
</p><p>What in Justice and might-round good Abram does stand
</p><p>To defend and deliver our nation from Strife
</p><p>Of those "rule or ruin" faction who desire "war to the knife"
</p><p>6
</p><p>Be firm, tho may God whom our destiny rules
</p><p>Shield the people from the treason of those deluded fools
</p><p>Shew those Rebels in mercy their error thus far
</p><p>The evils resulting in [illegible] war
</p><p>Shew them that the Democrats caused all this Strife
</p><p>Have first robbed their Treasury would now take their life
</p><p>Whilst they laugh in the back Ground at their Hellish deeds
</p><p>And chuckle and gloat, o'er their filthy proceeds
</p>
<ul>
<li> Senator Howe of Wisconsin to whom I would respectfully refer-
</li>
</ul>
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<p>Honble
</p><p>Richard Yates
</p><p>Govr of Ill
</p><p>D Sir
</p><p>Having seen in late papers, that together with the governors of all the Loyal western states, you intended to meet the President probably on business of Federal character this week or soon, and as there was no small quantity of black Controband I presume in all of them I do not call for any others only those whoes misery and degredation is ever before us, without any adviser or counseller ask the Ladies, whoes industry is indefatigable, each day they are out [send?] before night I dare say in many instances wore out their own patients, and probably come as near the bottom of their neighbours pocket, as by many then to be why [illegible] well [illegible] and if they are sucessfull get enough togeather with, what the Quartermas thinks is nessary to retain life; to keep them going another day or two
</p><p>Now what I want to call your attention to is to have them placed in the hands of the Federal Govment in the Loyal just as they are in the rebelious states. Through our Provost Marshal and assistance I mean the contrabands from Rebel states (I am well aware one own blacks that was here befor the rebelion claim protection from our state government) cause all on their arrival to be regesterd them well or sick and
</p>
<hr />
<p>place them under the guardianship of the Federal Gov here as well as in the Rebelious states. It appears to me it can be made the Provost duty to look after and see that the well and able bodyd have homes as well as the uniform from agt or seseches
</p><p>It is true they are on our hands for good cause shewn I would much more but [illegible] too such can hardly hold my hand pen
</p><p>If my views are worth any thing or the object in question I shall think I have gained a great deal We some times entertain angel unawares I suppose, a Democrat would think a negar a fallen one if one at all God never mack or permitted a man, only to [orate?] a right. The negro through our minestrations is going to enjoy his home yet, and that in as good state as God has blessed us both I mean in his own Country Africa and no where else
</p><p>Yours
</p><p>truly
</p><p>Joseph Artus
</p>
<hr />
<p>Artus, Joseph
</p><p>1864
</p><p>On the protection to be afforded Contrabands in the Loyal States.
</p><p>No PO Address
</p><p>File
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<pre> Office J A Dist of the Etowah
</pre>
<pre> Chattanooga Tenn (Dec) 1864.
</pre>
<p>His Excellency
</p>
<pre> Hon Rich. Yates
</pre>
<pre> Dear Gov'r,
</pre>
<pre> Your letter of the 17" (inct?) was received yesterday, having been opened & remailed by my father at Tuscola. The following is an extract from his letter of transmittal: "Enclosed find a letter from Gov Yates. His speeches had not come to hand last night, of course they are for distribution in this region of Country & unless otherwise directed I shall distribute them. I presume they should be sent to the members elect of the Legislature. I think it will be to Your interests (& to the Govr's) to be at Springfield as requested by the Govr & I hope you will have that a fixed thing in your mind: So we hope You will make every necessary arrangement to be at home about that time. I will try & see Mr Jones of Bourbon (our member elect JEC) & feel him & ask him to send the Speeches to other members". I quote so much of my fathers letter
</pre>
<hr />
<p>that you may know what disposition has been made of your Speeches. & that also that You have a firm friend in the person of my humble but honorable "paternal (deniston?)." Your letter was intended to be Confidential, but I assure You, Your Confidence will not be abused by my father as he is a warm admirer & zealous supporter of yours. I had given him authority to open & if necessary to answer any letters that might be sent to Tuscola during my absence in the army.
</p>
<pre> A few days ago, I wrote you a rather lengthy letter explaining the Cause of my absence from home & from the Canvass just Closed. I hope ere this You have received that letter.
</pre>
<pre> I hope Governor, You may have no opposition & that You may be elected with a glorious & enthusiastic unaminity. It will be a matter of pleasure of Choice & I may say of duty with me to render you all the assistance in my power & if I were at home now & during the sitting of the Legislature or even then, that influence would not be inconsiderable. How about Genl's Palmer and Logan will they make efforts for the position?
</pre>
<pre> I would like to be posted so that knowing the position of the enemy, I can maneuver to advantage.
</pre>
<hr />
<p>I have heard nothing except that they are both in Illinois & Palmer is thought to have "Cleared for action."
</p>
<pre> if I am not fortunate enough to be at Springfield at the opening of the Session, I will however keep my pen busy & I think I can do something in that way. I am intimately acquainted with Three (3) members from my immediate locality & perhaps others but I am intimate with Messr Jones of Douglas, S.P. Spink of Edgar (Edit??) and Freeland of Moultrie. I think I will have as much influence with the gentlemen above named as any one from our State. I was the Choice of Messrs Spink & Freeland, for Congress last Spring but I gave way to Mr Bromwell. Mr Bromwell promises me that whatever I wanted if in his power I should have; or at all events his assistance. Now I will write & tell him the first thing I wish to accomplish is, that you must have the pleasure of bowing Richardson out of "my (Douglas') place" & of taking it yourself.
</pre>
<pre> I will immediately write to Jones, Spink & Freeland & urge them not only to support You but to do all within their power to secure Your triumphant election. Mr.Spink is quite an able man & a zealous worker
</pre>
<hr />
<p>I feel confident he will support You & if he does, he will do to consider one of (illegible) "main Spokes." Look well to his support. He is an intensely radical man & I think will make his mark in the Halls of our Legislature.
</p>
<pre> I must if possible (even if I leave the Service) be present at Springfield at the beginning of the Session. If I am not present the cause will be that "uncle Samuel" says I can not go. I do not think Genl Thomas is disposed to let one out of the Service. If I should determine to leave, & as I shall probably only have a few days in which to operate in order to carry our permits Can it be arranged through You with the War Department?
</pre>
<pre> Now Gov'r I have been in the Service over Three years and Seven months & I came out a Captain. If I am to remain in the army I want promotion & I think I can produce the highest recommendations. But if I have my choice I would like a position as a U S. Dist att'y. & consequently my discharge from the Service. I have by my loss of time in the service made a blank & unprofitable waste of three & a half years of my life, so far as Civil pursuits are concerned, & I think I should now be looking to my future. Do you know whether Weldon will continue as U.S. Dist att'y? or do you know of any probable vacancy (pari? passer)? Please let me know in regard to this. If I can not obtain a position as U.S. atty at Some point I wish if possible to be appointed in the Judge advocate's Department of the army with the rank of Col or at least Lieut Col. There are as I learn vacancies in that Dept & from my knowledge as a civil practitioner & large experience as a Judge advocate of Mil. Courts I will have no difficulty in obtaining testimonials, but I am not positive there is a rank in the J.A's Dept of Lieut Col. I am permitted to use some of the highest authorities in the army as References __ Besides Mil. authorities, I can obtain the assistance of Several eminent lawyers also that of Hon John P Usher.
</pre>
<hr />
<pre> (Dec 1864)
</pre>
<pre>In regard to appointments I am informed by a former officer of my regt that one Edwin Harlan (formerly a Captain in the 21st) has applied for a reappointment in the army, I think in the U.S. Dept. Allow me to say Govr that in my opinion it is our duty to prevent him from obtaining any position in the army. Harlan is a bad & a dishonest man & a "Copperhead". He supported the "Peace" Party & voted for Robinson Allen & Co. My informer is an old officer of Harlans Company & is unquestionably the most unexceptionable authority. He (my informer) was late a Candidate for Circuit Clerk in Marshall County but by the acts of Harlan & Robinson Allen & men of that ilk was defeated.
</pre>
<pre> I crave Your pardon Gov'r for inflicting You with so long a letter but justice to the Subjects mater would not permit a more brief communication. Hoping to hear from You very soon & with a wish for your health happiness & prosperity I am as Ever
</pre>
<pre> Yours Most Truly
</pre>
<pre> J E Callaway
</pre>
<pre> Maj & Judge advocate
</pre>
<pre> Dist of the Etowah
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Callaway Maj J E
</p><p>Chatanooga Dec. 1864
</p><p>Your letter was forwarded to him by his Father, who is your devoted friend_ He will be in Springfield even if he has to resign from the army, which he would do if he could if he cannot be promoted. Having been in the army 3 years & 7 months he thinks he deserves promotion _ he prefers the position of U.S_ Dis't Att'y_ Cannot you intercede for him for promotion to Judge Advocate with rank of Col. or Lt Col._ or to obtain position of Dist Atty.
</p>
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<pre> Office J A Dist of the Etowah
</pre>
<pre> Chattanooga Tenn (Dec) 1864.
</pre>
<p>His Excellency
</p>
<pre> Hon Rich. Yates
</pre>
<pre> Dear Gov'r,
</pre>
<pre> Your letter of the 17" (inct?) was received yesterday, having been opened & remailed by my father at Tuscola. The following is an extract from his letter of transmittal: "Enclosed find a letter from Gov Yates. His speeches had not come to hand last night, of course they are for distribution in this region of Country & unless otherwise directed I shall distribute them. I presume they should be sent to the members elect of the Legislature. I think it will be to Your interests (& to the Govr's) to be at Springfield as requested by the Govr & I hope you will have that a fixed thing in your mind: So we hope You will make every necessary arrangement to be at home about that time. I will try & see Mr Jones of Bourbon (our member elect JEC) & feel him & ask him to send the Speeches to other members". I quote so much of my fathers letter
</pre>
<hr />
<p>that you may know what disposition has been made of your Speeches. & that also that You have a firm friend in the person of my humble but honorable "paternal (deniston?)." Your letter was intended to be Confidential, but I assure You, Your Confidence will not be abused by my father as he is a warm admirer & zealous supporter of yours. I had given him authority to open & if necessary to answer any letters that might be sent to Tuscola during my absence in the army.
</p>
<pre> A few days ago, I wrote you a rather lengthy letter explaining the Cause of my absence from home & from the Canvass just Closed. I hope ere this You have received that letter.
</pre>
<pre> I hope Governor, You may have no opposition & that You may be elected with a glorious & enthusiastic unaminity. It will be a matter of pleasure of Choice & I may say of duty with me to render you all the assistance in my power & if I were at home now & during the sitting of the Legislature or even then, that influence would not be inconsiderable. How about Genl's Palmer and Logan will they make efforts for the position?
</pre>
<pre> I would like to be posted so that knowing the position of the enemy, I can maneuver to advantage.
</pre>
<hr />
<p>I have heard nothing except that they are both in Illinois & Palmer is thought to have "Cleared for action."
</p>
<pre> if I am not fortunate enough to be at Springfield at the opening of the Session, I will however keep my pen busy & I think I can do something in that way. I am intimately acquainted with Three (3) members from my immediate locality & perhaps others but I am intimate with Messr Jones of Douglas, S.P. Spink of Edgar (Edit??) and Freeland of Moultrie. I think I will have as much influence with the gentlemen above named as any one from our State. I was the Choice of Messrs Spink & Freeland, for Congress last Spring but I gave way to Mr Bromwell. Mr Bromwell promises me that whatever I wanted if in his power I should have; or at all events his assistance. Now I will write & tell him the first thing I wish to accomplish is, that you must have the pleasure of bowing Richardson out of "my (Douglas') place" & of taking it yourself.
</pre>
<pre> I will immediately write to Jones, Spink & Freeland & urge them not only to support You but to do all within their power to secure Your triumphant election. Mr.Spink is quite an able man & a zealous worker
</pre>
<hr />
<p>I feel confident he will support You & if he does, he will do to consider one of (illegible) "main Spokes." Look well to his support. He is an intensely radical man & I think will make his mark in the Halls of our Legislature.
</p>
<pre> I must if possible (even if I leave the Service) be present at Springfield at the beginning of the Session. If I am not present the cause will be that "uncle Samuel" says I can not go. I do not think Genl Thomas is disposed to let one out of the Service. If I should determine to leave, & as I shall probably only have a few days in which to operate in order to carry our permits Can it be arranged through You with the War Department?
</pre>
<pre> Now Gov'r I have been in the Service over Three years and Seven months & I came out a Captain. If I am to remain in the army I want promotion & I think I can produce the highest recommendations. But if I have my choice I would like a position as a U S. Dist att'y. & consequently my discharge from the Service. I have by my loss of time in the service made a blank & unprofitable waste of three & a half years of my life, so far as Civil pursuits are concerned, & I think I should now be looking to my future. Do you know whether Weldon will continue as U.S. Dist att'y? or do you know of any probable vacancy (pari? passer)? Please let me know in regard to this. If I can not obtain a position as U.S. atty at Some point I wish if possible to be appointed in the Judge advocate's Department of the army with the rank of Col or at least Lieut Col. There are as I learn vacancies in that Dept & from my knowledge as a civil practitioner & large experience as a Judge advocate of Mil. Courts I will have no difficulty in obtaining testimonials, but I am not positive there is a rank in the J.A's Dept of Lieut Col. I am permitted to use some of the highest authorities in the army as References __ Besides Mil. authorities, I can obtain the assistance of Several eminent lawyers also that of Hon John P Usher.
</pre>
<hr />
<pre> (Dec 1864)
</pre>
<pre>In regard to appointments I am informed by a former officer of my regt that one Edwin Harlan (formerly a Captain in the 21st) has applied for a reappointment in the army, I think in the U.S. Dept. Allow me to say Govr that in my opinion it is our duty to prevent him from obtaining any position in the army. Harlan is a bad & a dishonest man & a "Copperhead". He supported the "Peace" Party & voted for Robinson Allen & Co. My informer is an old officer of Harlans Company & is unquestionably the most unexceptionable authority. He (my informer) was late a Candidate for Circuit Clerk in Marshall County but by the acts of Harlan & Robinson Allen & men of that ilk was defeated.
</pre>
<pre> I crave Your pardon Gov'r for inflicting You with so long a letter but justice to the Subjects mater would not permit a more brief communication. Hoping to hear from You very soon & with a wish for your health happiness & prosperity I am as Ever
</pre>
<pre> Yours Most Truly
</pre>
<pre> J E Callaway
</pre>
<pre> Maj & Judge advocate
</pre>
<pre> Dist of the Etowah
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Callaway Maj J E
</p><p>Chatanooga Dec. 1864
</p><p>Your letter was forwarded to him by his Father, who is your devoted friend_ He will be in Springfield even if he has to resign from the army, which he would do if he could if he cannot be promoted. Having been in the army 3 years & 7 months he thinks he deserves promotion _ he prefers the position of U.S_ Dis't Att'y_ Cannot you intercede for him for promotion to Judge Advocate with rank of Col. or Lt Col._ or to obtain position of Dist Atty.
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<pre> Chicago Ills. Dec. 1864
</pre>
<p>Rich'd Yates Esq.
</p>
<pre> Gov. of Ills.
</pre>
<pre> My dear Sir
</pre>
<p>Yours of 14th (illegible) duly rec'd. I beg leave to state in reply that on or about the Middle of January next will suit me exactly as a time for commencing your portrait for Col. Osborn & friends. I rec'd a letter from the gallant Colonel a day or two before yours. If you should be pressed as to time, I can take a trip to Springfield, & will do so with pleasure when you feel disposed to honor me with sittings. The large picture I shall paint in my studio, but can make the smaller studies for it at Springfield as well as
</p>
<hr />
<p>here if it will serve your convenience better. Have the Kindness to advise me in relation to this at the earliest opportunity.
</p>
<pre> The photographs you sent are undoubtidly good but do not express the real downright hearty character one would like to see in a portrait.
</pre>
<pre> Can you send me a full length photograph with head & body as large at least as in the ones already in my possession? If so it will be a great favor as I can then make a small full length study & obtain some idea of arranging the larger picture.
</pre>
<pre> Truly Yours with Respect
</pre>
<pre> Seldon J. Woodman
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Woodman Seldon J.
</p><p>Chicago Dec. "64
</p><p>Middle of Jan'y will suit him exactly for painting your picture for Col. Osburn. If you desire it he will come to Springfield to make the smaller studies preparatory to painting the large one
</p>
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<pre> Chicago Ills. Dec. 1864
</pre>
<p>Rich'd Yates Esq.
</p>
<pre> Gov. of Ills.
</pre>
<pre> My dear Sir
</pre>
<p>Yours of 14th (illegible) duly rec'd. I beg leave to state in reply that on or about the Middle of January next will suit me exactly as a time for commencing your portrait for Col. Osborn & friends. I rec'd a letter from the gallant Colonel a day or two before yours. If you should be pressed as to time, I can take a trip to Springfield, & will do so with pleasure when you feel disposed to honor me with sittings. The large picture I shall paint in my studio, but can make the smaller studies for it at Springfield as well as
</p>
<hr />
<p>here if it will serve your convenience better. Have the Kindness to advise me in relation to this at the earliest opportunity.
</p>
<pre> The photographs you sent are undoubtidly good but do not express the real downright hearty character one would like to see in a portrait.
</pre>
<pre> Can you send me a full length photograph with head & body as large at least as in the ones already in my possession? If so it will be a great favor as I can then make a small full length study & obtain some idea of arranging the larger picture.
</pre>
<pre> Truly Yours with Respect
</pre>
<pre> Seldon J. Woodman
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Woodman Seldon J.
</p><p>Chicago Dec. "64
</p><p>Middle of Jan'y will suit him exactly for painting your picture for Col. Osburn. If you desire it he will come to Springfield to make the smaller studies preparatory to painting the large one
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<p>(Illegible] IN CHANCERY
</p><p>State of Illinois, Cook County, ss.
</p><p>The People of the State of Illinois,
</p><p>To the Sheriff of Sangamon County - Greeting:
</p><p>We command you to summon Richard Yates Coroner of the State of Illinois if to be found in your County, to appear before the Circuit Court of Cook County, on the first day of the next Term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Chicago on the First Monday in the Month of January next, to answer unto George Steel filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County against the [Stent of Ills?] the city of Chicago Board of Trustees of the Illinois & Michigan Canal, James B. [Cassephich?], William H. Wood, James Couch, Caroline E. Couch widow of Ira Couch deceased, Ira Couch, Caroline E. Couch, daughter of Ira Couch deceased) and hereof make due return to our said Court as the law directs.
</p><p>Witness, William L. Church, Clerk of said Court, and the Judicial Seal thereof, at Chicago this fourteenth day of December, A.D. 1864.
</p><p>William L. Church, Clerk
</p><p>Attist a [illegible] Copy
</p><p>W. P. Crofton, Shff S.L.
</p>
<hr />
<p>Cook County Circuit Court,
</p><p>George Steel
</p><p>vs. [illegible] in Chancery,
</p><p>State of Illinois et. all.
</p><p>To January Term, A.D. 1864
</p><p>Filed A.D. 1864
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<p>(Illegible] IN CHANCERY
</p><p>State of Illinois, Cook County, ss.
</p><p>The People of the State of Illinois,
</p><p>To the Sheriff of Sangamon County - Greeting:
</p><p>We command you to summon Richard Yates Coroner of the State of Illinois if to be found in your County, to appear before the Circuit Court of Cook County, on the first day of the next Term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Chicago on the First Monday in the Month of January next, to answer unto George Steel filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County against the [Stent of Ills?] the city of Chicago Board of Trustees of the Illinois & Michigan Canal, James B. [Cassephich?], William H. Wood, James Couch, Caroline E. Couch widow of Ira Couch deceased, Ira Couch, Caroline E. Couch, daughter of Ira Couch deceased) and hereof make due return to our said Court as the law directs.
</p><p>Witness, William L. Church, Clerk of said Court, and the Judicial Seal thereof, at Chicago this fourteenth day of December, A.D. 1864.
</p><p>William L. Church, Clerk
</p><p>Attist a [illegible] Copy
</p><p>W. P. Crofton, Shff S.L.
</p>
<hr />
<p>Cook County Circuit Court,
</p><p>George Steel
</p><p>vs. [illegible] in Chancery,
</p><p>State of Illinois et. all.
</p><p>To January Term, A.D. 1864
</p><p>Filed A.D. 1864
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<pre> Chicago Dec 31. 1864
</pre>
<p>Dear Gov.
</p>
<pre> Your two favors of 22nd and 27th inst. are rec'd _ My excuse for not answering before is _ constant sickness in my family for six weeks, and the death of our oldest child. - I had contemplated going to springfield to aid you in any way that I could and so informed (illegible church?), but since our dreadful misfortune has befallen us, another continued sickness in my family _ I do not see how I can leave
</pre>
<pre> I do hope that you will succeed in obtaining
</pre>
<hr />
<p>the position which you have so justly earned.- and you cannot be beaten except by traiters in our own ranks_
</p>
<pre> I am informed that there is some doubt about Ward, Strong, Ross Huntley, Stephenson Walton in our District and (positive?) attention him the member whom you nominated in Lake Co. Blodgett & Harris are both against you _ Washburnes friends here express no doubt (and say they have none) that he will succeed. _ Our delegation was nominated upon the Yates basis, and if it had been supposed that they were not for you
</pre>
<hr />
<p>that could not have been nominated _ but Cook County problems as you are aware are unlike any thing else_ The so called republican money of Chicago. care for nothing except themselves. and will write any thing for a consideration They will be for you one day, and against you the next.
</p>
<pre> I repeat that I regret I cannot go to Springfield to do what I can in this matter. I do not suppose that I could do anything, but I would like to have it in my power to decide the election in your favor.
</pre>
<pre> Your friend
</pre>
<pre> C B. Farwell
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Farwell C B.
</p><p>Chicago Dec 31/64
</p><p>Cant come down on acc't of sickness in family. Hopes for your success
</p>
<hr />
<p><br />
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<pre> Chicago Dec 31. 1864
</pre>
<p>Dear Gov.
</p>
<pre> Your two favors of 22nd and 27th inst. are rec'd _ My excuse for not answering before is _ constant sickness in my family for six weeks, and the death of our oldest child. - I had contemplated going to springfield to aid you in any way that I could and so informed (illegible church?), but since our dreadful misfortune has befallen us, another continued sickness in my family _ I do not see how I can leave
</pre>
<pre> I do hope that you will succeed in obtaining
</pre>
<hr />
<p>the position which you have so justly earned.- and you cannot be beaten except by traiters in our own ranks_
</p>
<pre> I am informed that there is some doubt about Ward, Strong, Ross Huntley, Stephenson Walton in our District and (positive?) attention him the member whom you nominated in Lake Co. Blodgett & Harris are both against you _ Washburnes friends here express no doubt (and say they have none) that he will succeed. _ Our delegation was nominated upon the Yates basis, and if it had been supposed that they were not for you
</pre>
<hr />
<p>that could not have been nominated _ but Cook County problems as you are aware are unlike any thing else_ The so called republican money of Chicago. care for nothing except themselves. and will write any thing for a consideration They will be for you one day, and against you the next.
</p>
<pre> I repeat that I regret I cannot go to Springfield to do what I can in this matter. I do not suppose that I could do anything, but I would like to have it in my power to decide the election in your favor.
</pre>
<pre> Your friend
</pre>
<pre> C B. Farwell
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Farwell C B.
</p><p>Chicago Dec 31/64
</p><p>Cant come down on acc't of sickness in family. Hopes for your success
</p>
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<p>Jefferson U.S. Hospital
</p><p>Jeffersonville Ind. Dec 31st /64
</p><p>Gov. Yates
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>With due respect to your Official Capacity I have by Respectifuly Request A Special Transfer to my own State for reasons to Wt I was Wounded at Kennasaw Mountains the 27th of June Through my right Knee Disqualifying Me for field Survis (by Examination.) I have ben in the Survis 2 years & 5 months, Springfield Ill. the nearest Military post to my place of residance
</p><p>Truly your Obt Servt
</p><p>John B. Selders
</p><p>Privt Co. "C" 86th Ills Vol Inft
</p>
<hr />
<p>Selders Jno. B
</p><p>Co "C" 86th Ill Vols
</p><p>Jefferson Hosp'l
</p><p>Jeffersonville Dec 31/64
</p><p>Wants a transfer to Illinois Hospital
</p><p><br />
Apply for & Answer
</p><p><br />
An'sd & app'd for
</p><p>Porter
</p>
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<p>Jefferson U.S. Hospital
</p><p>Jeffersonville Ind. Dec 31st /64
</p><p>Gov. Yates
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>With due respect to your Official Capacity I have by Respectifuly Request A Special Transfer to my own State for reasons to Wt I was Wounded at Kennasaw Mountains the 27th of June Through my right Knee Disqualifying Me for field Survis (by Examination.) I have ben in the Survis 2 years & 5 months, Springfield Ill. the nearest Military post to my place of residance
</p><p>Truly your Obt Servt
</p><p>John B. Selders
</p><p>Privt Co. "C" 86th Ills Vol Inft
</p>
<hr />
<p>Selders Jno. B
</p><p>Co "C" 86th Ill Vols
</p><p>Jefferson Hosp'l
</p><p>Jeffersonville Dec 31/64
</p><p>Wants a transfer to Illinois Hospital
</p><p><br />
Apply for & Answer
</p><p><br />
An'sd & app'd for
</p><p>Porter
</p>
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<p>December 31 1864
</p><p>Easte Capitial hil Baracks
</p><p>Washington, DC.
</p><p>To your Exelancey, I have
The honer of Asking When My
Time will Expire I inlisted the 12
of August 62 under thate call
for Men to fill upe Old Rigments
and was to bee mustered oute ate
the expration of the time of the
time of the Rigments which time
Does Expire the 10th of March nex
Bute was swore in for 3 years Or
soner Discharged as the offisers
sed they Could note muster in
onley, thate way, and Beeing
transefird in the firste Batalion
it wants Evidanse how we Inlisted
I inlisted in the 12 Cavalry
</p>
<hr />
<p>Company, A under Captin P G Fisher
Beeing in Comand and
Thare is several here thate Did
inliste in the same way, and
never Gote Eny County Bounty,
for the Reason of note having
To surve qite 3 years and all of
the Masichusetts troops are Being
mustered oute Ate the Expration of
thar Rigments time
</p><p>I have had 5 Brothers
all thate I had and one Lefte
he is with sherman in the 48
Rigmente and having A family
who Lives in Winebago Co
I feel ancious to Rejoin them
</p><p>My Rigmente is the. G. Co. "G. [illegible]
</p><p>I Remain your
Obidante survante
</p><p>Norman S. Ward.
</p><p>To your Exelancy Comanding the state of Ill Richard Yates Esq
</p>
<hr />Yours Truly
<hr />Ward Norman S
<p>East Cap'l Hill Barracks
</p><p>Washington Dec 31/64
</p><p>Wants to be discharged with Regt - enlisted for unexpired term
</p><p>Apply for & answer
</p><p><br />
Ansd
</p><p>Porter
</p>
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<p>December 31 1864
</p><p>Easte Capitial hil Baracks
</p><p>Washington, DC.
</p><p>To your Exelancey, I have
The honer of Asking When My
Time will Expire I inlisted the 12
of August 62 under thate call
for Men to fill upe Old Rigments
and was to bee mustered oute ate
the expration of the time of the
time of the Rigments which time
Does Expire the 10th of March nex
Bute was swore in for 3 years Or
soner Discharged as the offisers
sed they Could note muster in
onley, thate way, and Beeing
transefird in the firste Batalion
it wants Evidanse how we Inlisted
I inlisted in the 12 Cavalry
</p>
<hr />
<p>Company, A under Captin P G Fisher
Beeing in Comand and
Thare is several here thate Did
inliste in the same way, and
never Gote Eny County Bounty,
for the Reason of note having
To surve qite 3 years and all of
the Masichusetts troops are Being
mustered oute Ate the Expration of
thar Rigments time
</p><p>I have had 5 Brothers
all thate I had and one Lefte
he is with sherman in the 48
Rigmente and having A family
who Lives in Winebago Co
I feel ancious to Rejoin them
</p><p>My Rigmente is the. G. Co. "G. [illegible]
</p><p>I Remain your
Obidante survante
</p><p>Norman S. Ward.
</p><p>To your Exelancy Comanding the state of Ill Richard Yates Esq
</p>
<hr />Yours Truly
<hr />Ward Norman S
<p>East Cap'l Hill Barracks
</p><p>Washington Dec 31/64
</p><p>Wants to be discharged with Regt - enlisted for unexpired term
</p><p>Apply for & answer
</p><p><br />
Ansd
</p><p>Porter
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<pre> St. Louis, Jacksonville & Chicago
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<pre> RAILROAD OFFICE, Dec 30
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<pre> White Hall 1864.
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<p>To your Excellency
</p>
<pre> Gov Yates
</pre>
<p>Dear Sir I hav bee Thinking of going to New York for the last To years and Some how I Could not get to go to see some friends of Mine that is there and I am determind to go this time if possable if your Honour was Kind a nough to give Me a pass so that I would Not be troubled by aney person untill I Return
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<pre> please give My Respects to Henry
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<pre> Your Obedient Servant
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<pre> P. M. Hogan
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<pre> White Hall
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<p>Hogan P M
</p><p>White Hall Dec 30/64
</p><p>Wants a pass to go to N.Y.
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<pre> St. Louis, Jacksonville & Chicago
</pre>
<pre> RAILROAD OFFICE, Dec 30
</pre>
<pre> White Hall 1864.
</pre>
<p>To your Excellency
</p>
<pre> Gov Yates
</pre>
<p>Dear Sir I hav bee Thinking of going to New York for the last To years and Some how I Could not get to go to see some friends of Mine that is there and I am determind to go this time if possable if your Honour was Kind a nough to give Me a pass so that I would Not be troubled by aney person untill I Return
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<pre> please give My Respects to Henry
</pre>
<pre> Your Obedient Servant
</pre>
<pre> P. M. Hogan
</pre>
<pre> White Hall
</pre>
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<p>Hogan P M
</p><p>White Hall Dec 30/64
</p><p>Wants a pass to go to N.Y.
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<p>Danville Ills. 30 Dec '64
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>Find as requested by bill. I have charged $5 per day. If higher than what similar services are charged for, put lower -
</p><p>In Louisville I stopped with a friend, as his guest, and thus being out no expense I charge nothing of course.
</p><p>I had transportation furnished between Louisville & Nashville, both ways.
</p><p>Will be in Springfield on Monday
</p><p>Truly yrs
</p><p>E. S. Terry
</p><p><br />
Hon R Yates
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<p>Danville Ills. 30 Dec '64
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>Find as requested by bill. I have charged $5 per day. If higher than what similar services are charged for, put lower -
</p><p>In Louisville I stopped with a friend, as his guest, and thus being out no expense I charge nothing of course.
</p><p>I had transportation furnished between Louisville & Nashville, both ways.
</p><p>Will be in Springfield on Monday
</p><p>Truly yrs
</p><p>E. S. Terry
</p><p><br />
Hon R Yates
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<p>State of Illinois
</p><p>Executive Department Springfield Dec 30, 1864
</p><p>Colonel:
</p><p>The Municipal Authorities of the city of Centralia having complained to me that in the 15th of Nov/Ex the 62nd Regt, Ill Infantry Vols on passing thro said city have committed depredations upon the property of the citizins, and in several instances trespassed upon the rights of peaceable citizins. I deem it my duty in Justice to the citizins who have been wronged to cause a investigation to be made of the facts - and to ascertain if possible the names of the persons who have committed the acts referred to, so that remunerative may be made, for the property taken and destroyed.
</p><p>I therefore hereby request you to investigate the cause of complaint and to ascertain as far as possible the
</p>
<hr />
<p>amount of property destroyed and names of the owners thereof and the names of the persons who destroyed the same and the participants in the lawless proceedings referred to, and to report to me with such recommendations as you may think proper
</p><p>Respectfully
</p><p>Your obedt Servant,
</p><p>Richard Yates
</p><p>Governor
</p><p>signed
</p><p><br />
Col A. H. Seely
</p><p>5th Reg. Ill. Cav.
</p><p>Centralia,
</p><p>Ill
</p>
<hr />
<p>Testimony [addresed?] and given before the Military Commission constituted in accordance with the above request of the Gov of Ill [invir.?] at Centrailia Ill on the 8th of December AD 1864 on the oath of the Witnesses then & there subpaened.
</p><p>Mr. E. W. Welden being sworn stated that he saw the Boys cutting up a good deal - was standing upon the Station House platform in Centralia - Saw some of the Boys of the 62 break into the Store of Frankel & Co & they took a [cornfort?]. There was a Captain Marshall of the day standing near him whose attention he called to the fact that they were breaking into the Store. He the officer made no attempt to stop them - Saw the boys throw one of their number through his window into the butchers shop of H. Graffe. Saw them make the Ladies give the Street and act in a very unbecoming manner.
</p><p>Mr. S. Dr. [Newison?] bring sworn
</p>
<hr />
<p>States that a portion of the 62 came up to his Bakery and took just what they wanted. His son commenced hiding things; but soon a dozen or souch a manner would order things and take all that they could reach = Took some $8. to $10. worth of goods. No officer appeared to stop them. They appeared to be new recruits.
</p><p>Mr. S. Stoner being sworn stated was in his office in Centralia heard noise & went down on to platform and saw one Soldier Breck in A light of glass in front of U.L. . [Ewkins?] Store. Was an officer on Platform who made no attempt to stop them. Were some 15 or 20 Soldiers engaged - others in train below
</p><p>Mr. G. B. Sanders sworn - Was in Hardware Store of Stoner & Sanders - a few came with Mr. Stone & broke in light, but took no goods. Saw no officer until they placed a guard - 1/2 hour or an hour after this was done - officers were around train is full. Damage about 75c or one dollar
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<p>[illegible] of depredations.
</p><p>Mr. Stephan Warner - We closed up our Store. They thru missiles at our Store and broke one light after We closed. I went out and saw them run after Mr. Paff and threaten him and when he called Guards they went the other way Damage was about one dollar The man who broke the glass was Jack Baldwin of Grand Point, Washington Co., Ill. Damage $6.00
</p><p>Mr. A. M. Friend being sworn stated, Was at the store of Frankel & Co- some half dozen Soldiers came in, looked as if drunk - picked up 4 [illegible] and went out - one was recovered - They the Clerks attempted to recover the [illegible.] They chased Mr. Frankel to [Minilots?] Hotel threatening to kill him. One returned and kicked out a pane of glass - Damage 3 [illegible] & pane of glass $5.00= Officers were there on the Platform opposite accros the R. R. Track
</p><p>Mr. W. S. [Ewkins?] being sworn
</p>
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<p>stated was at work at church - came down to Lumber yard - saw the crowd coming up the Street - some 50 to 75 seemed to be two officers leading - they stole some goods at Frankels & Co broke in the front of the Butchers Gruff came to Blums & broke in his front. Then to H. Strik broke in his windows & went to clean him out. Went into the back door into [illegible] Jewelry Store - Front was closed by clerk they broke in window while was attempting to put Shutters inside. Damage in [illegible] & movement of [illegible] taken from hand & glass broken $26.00 they were led or accompanied by the captains.
</p><p>Wm H [Strck?] tobaccoist- Sworn stated that some 30 or 40 came smashing into shop with between 300 & 400 cigars two pipes 4 jars chewing tobacco Sent one of workman over to the platform across the street for a guard - Officer said He would send guard presently - Damage $23.00
</p>
<hr />
<p>Mr. E. Markle - sworn stated that the soldiers came in & asked for cakes & pies in his Bakery- some got up on the counter & helped themselves to cigars - two went back of counter & helped themselves to candies &c - threatened to shoot him if he did not let them have what they wanted - the officer came until sometime after - Damage in all $18.00
</p><p>Mr J Heold - sworn Was Keeper bar room - all at once a crowd of Soldiers came in & filled the [room?] demanding Liquor & one pulled his revolver & told [him?] to put out the [illegible] or he would shoot him - Damage $5.50
</p><p>Mr. H. Graffe Butcher Sworn -stated the soldiers came & bought sausage & began to take about a peck of turnips - then closed up the shop - they came back &
</p>
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<p>broke in two windows & took more sausage = Damage $ 8.00 - Officer of day came part of the way in but not till it was all over.
</p><p>Mr. E. Blum - Jeweller = The Soldiers were cutting up generally & two passing by me this his first through go my front glass - Officer afterwards hurried along and inquired if whiskey had been sold - Saw Soldiers trying to break into Monroe House after the guard was [illegible] - The guards attention was called to the fact - saw it and went the other way behind buildings out of sight - Damage 50 cents- Officers were in sight all of the time -
</p><p>John Shraeder, Keeper of Monroe House, sworn - stated that some came in & asked for drinks - I gave them some & they went out without paying - I then shut the house - they came back & kicked in the pannell - they took a sett of balls for pool table cost - of balls & damage to door $35.00
A Lieutenant broke in the door--
</p>
<hr />
<p>Saw a guard, but as soon as the Lieutenant commenced to wreak the door the guard ran away
</p><p>C.S. Adell - Keeper of Eating House sworn - stated that Soldiers came & demanded eatables & other things, some 30 came in & no of officers were among them -Got them out as soon as possible & closed up. Damage in [illegible] Weights of scales & other things $ 5.00 = They came back a second time but House was closed up
</p><p>S P Tufts - Assistant Assem sworn stated - was coming from home down Chestnut St - heard a noise and saw a squad of Soldiers chasing a man - the went into Streks Tobacco Store - When Strek told them they could have what they wanted - Her Tufts commended that they keep quiet and they told him to dry up - so officers with them - saw them break in the window of Ewkins Store - saw them go down the street with Graffes - saw them take meat & turnips and threw a quarter beef into the street - officer of the
</p>
<hr />
<p>day and other officers here in full sight & said nothing - [illegible]
</p><p>Mr. Weldon endeaverd to get officers to interfere, but without success
</p><p>Richard Noble sworn stated - I am Keeper of the Munich Hotel - 5 or 6 of us were sitting in the bar room when H. Frankel came running into the Munich House & a squad of soldiers after him, one threw a missil & broke the glass of the door which cost - $1.00 = they sneked into the house to find Frankel - They had their pistols out warning them & threatening to Kill Frankel if they could find him. Some seemed to be drunk & some were sober. Col. True & others were standing on the platform in full sight of the transaction & made no attempt to stop the same - Saw them strike a woman over the head as she was passing down the walk - Caps E. M. Jordan was one of the officers belonging to the 62
</p>
<hr />
<p>Findings of the Commission are that on the 15th day of November AD 1864, a detachment all of the 62nd Regt Ill Inftry Vols stopped at the city of Centralia Ill. and a portion of said troops whose names were unknown to the injured citizens or witnesses (with the Exception of Jack Baldwin of Grand Point, Washington Co, Ill) did conduct themselves in a manner entirely unbecoming a Soldier of the U. S. Army and Gentlemen and good citizens - that they did Steal property = destroy the same- insult the citizins threatening to shoot and kill them- and all this in the presence of some, if not all, of the officers of said Regt -The Col True and the officer of the day being within sight and witnessing much if not all of the disturbance without making any effort to check the same although re-
</p>
<hr />
<p>quested so to do, until all the damage was done. when a guard was posted which in one instance at least ran the other way when his assistance was called by the suffering citiizins.
</p><p>The Commission would respectfully recommend that Col True be compelled to make a suitable Apology to the city of Centralia Ill, for this disgraceful conduct of his the 62nd Reg Ill Vols, while stopping in that City - on the 15th of November 1864 while enroute South - He being present (Col True) and witnessing the same without making any effort to check or control his men until the damage was all done and also to pay to the lossers, the amount of property [illegible]. has been taken or destroyed, belonging to the following named parties
</p>
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<p>S. Dickinson - Baker $8.00
Stiner & Sanders. Hardware 1.00
S. M. Warner Merchant 1.00
Frankel Co " 5.00
W. L. [Ewkins?] - Jeweller 20.00
H. Strck Tobacoist 23.00
E. Markle Baker 18.00
J. Held Saloon 5.50
C. Graffe Butcher 8.00
E. Blum - Jeweller .50
John Shraeder - Hotel Keeper 35.00
G. L. Odell - Eating House 5.00
Richard Noble - Hotel Keeper 1.00
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<p>Respectfully your
Obedient Servant
</p><p><br />
A H Seley
</p><p>Lt Col 5th Ill Vol Cav
</p>
<hr />
<p>Seely Col A. H.
</p><p>Centralia Dec 8/1864
</p><p>Submits Report of a military commn summoned by him to investigate the case of damages done to the citizens of Centralia by 62d Regt. as per your request in letter of recent date.
</p><p>Col H.
</p><p>Attend to promptly.
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<p>State of Illinois
</p><p>Executive Department Springfield Dec 30, 1864
</p><p>Colonel:
</p><p>The Municipal Authorities of the city of Centralia having complained to me that in the 15th of Nov/Ex the 62nd Regt, Ill Infantry Vols on passing thro said city have committed depredations upon the property of the citizins, and in several instances trespassed upon the rights of peaceable citizins. I deem it my duty in Justice to the citizins who have been wronged to cause a investigation to be made of the facts - and to ascertain if possible the names of the persons who have committed the acts referred to, so that remunerative may be made, for the property taken and destroyed.
</p><p>I therefore hereby request you to investigate the cause of complaint and to ascertain as far as possible the
</p>
<hr />
<p>amount of property destroyed and names of the owners thereof and the names of the persons who destroyed the same and the participants in the lawless proceedings referred to, and to report to me with such recommendations as you may think proper
</p><p>Respectfully
</p><p>Your obedt Servant,
</p><p>Richard Yates
</p><p>Governor
</p><p>signed
</p><p><br />
Col A. H. Seely
</p><p>5th Reg. Ill. Cav.
</p><p>Centralia,
</p><p>Ill
</p>
<hr />
<p>Testimony [addresed?] and given before the Military Commission constituted in accordance with the above request of the Gov of Ill [invir.?] at Centrailia Ill on the 8th of December AD 1864 on the oath of the Witnesses then & there subpaened.
</p><p>Mr. E. W. Welden being sworn stated that he saw the Boys cutting up a good deal - was standing upon the Station House platform in Centralia - Saw some of the Boys of the 62 break into the Store of Frankel & Co & they took a [cornfort?]. There was a Captain Marshall of the day standing near him whose attention he called to the fact that they were breaking into the Store. He the officer made no attempt to stop them - Saw the boys throw one of their number through his window into the butchers shop of H. Graffe. Saw them make the Ladies give the Street and act in a very unbecoming manner.
</p><p>Mr. S. Dr. [Newison?] bring sworn
</p>
<hr />
<p>States that a portion of the 62 came up to his Bakery and took just what they wanted. His son commenced hiding things; but soon a dozen or souch a manner would order things and take all that they could reach = Took some $8. to $10. worth of goods. No officer appeared to stop them. They appeared to be new recruits.
</p><p>Mr. S. Stoner being sworn stated was in his office in Centralia heard noise & went down on to platform and saw one Soldier Breck in A light of glass in front of U.L. . [Ewkins?] Store. Was an officer on Platform who made no attempt to stop them. Were some 15 or 20 Soldiers engaged - others in train below
</p><p>Mr. G. B. Sanders sworn - Was in Hardware Store of Stoner & Sanders - a few came with Mr. Stone & broke in light, but took no goods. Saw no officer until they placed a guard - 1/2 hour or an hour after this was done - officers were around train is full. Damage about 75c or one dollar
</p>
<hr />
<p>[illegible] of depredations.
</p><p>Mr. Stephan Warner - We closed up our Store. They thru missiles at our Store and broke one light after We closed. I went out and saw them run after Mr. Paff and threaten him and when he called Guards they went the other way Damage was about one dollar The man who broke the glass was Jack Baldwin of Grand Point, Washington Co., Ill. Damage $6.00
</p><p>Mr. A. M. Friend being sworn stated, Was at the store of Frankel & Co- some half dozen Soldiers came in, looked as if drunk - picked up 4 [illegible] and went out - one was recovered - They the Clerks attempted to recover the [illegible.] They chased Mr. Frankel to [Minilots?] Hotel threatening to kill him. One returned and kicked out a pane of glass - Damage 3 [illegible] & pane of glass $5.00= Officers were there on the Platform opposite accros the R. R. Track
</p><p>Mr. W. S. [Ewkins?] being sworn
</p>
<hr />
<p>stated was at work at church - came down to Lumber yard - saw the crowd coming up the Street - some 50 to 75 seemed to be two officers leading - they stole some goods at Frankels & Co broke in the front of the Butchers Gruff came to Blums & broke in his front. Then to H. Strik broke in his windows & went to clean him out. Went into the back door into [illegible] Jewelry Store - Front was closed by clerk they broke in window while was attempting to put Shutters inside. Damage in [illegible] & movement of [illegible] taken from hand & glass broken $26.00 they were led or accompanied by the captains.
</p><p>Wm H [Strck?] tobaccoist- Sworn stated that some 30 or 40 came smashing into shop with between 300 & 400 cigars two pipes 4 jars chewing tobacco Sent one of workman over to the platform across the street for a guard - Officer said He would send guard presently - Damage $23.00
</p>
<hr />
<p>Mr. E. Markle - sworn stated that the soldiers came in & asked for cakes & pies in his Bakery- some got up on the counter & helped themselves to cigars - two went back of counter & helped themselves to candies &c - threatened to shoot him if he did not let them have what they wanted - the officer came until sometime after - Damage in all $18.00
</p><p>Mr J Heold - sworn Was Keeper bar room - all at once a crowd of Soldiers came in & filled the [room?] demanding Liquor & one pulled his revolver & told [him?] to put out the [illegible] or he would shoot him - Damage $5.50
</p><p>Mr. H. Graffe Butcher Sworn -stated the soldiers came & bought sausage & began to take about a peck of turnips - then closed up the shop - they came back &
</p>
<hr />
<p>broke in two windows & took more sausage = Damage $ 8.00 - Officer of day came part of the way in but not till it was all over.
</p><p>Mr. E. Blum - Jeweller = The Soldiers were cutting up generally & two passing by me this his first through go my front glass - Officer afterwards hurried along and inquired if whiskey had been sold - Saw Soldiers trying to break into Monroe House after the guard was [illegible] - The guards attention was called to the fact - saw it and went the other way behind buildings out of sight - Damage 50 cents- Officers were in sight all of the time -
</p><p>John Shraeder, Keeper of Monroe House, sworn - stated that some came in & asked for drinks - I gave them some & they went out without paying - I then shut the house - they came back & kicked in the pannell - they took a sett of balls for pool table cost - of balls & damage to door $35.00
A Lieutenant broke in the door--
</p>
<hr />
<p>Saw a guard, but as soon as the Lieutenant commenced to wreak the door the guard ran away
</p><p>C.S. Adell - Keeper of Eating House sworn - stated that Soldiers came & demanded eatables & other things, some 30 came in & no of officers were among them -Got them out as soon as possible & closed up. Damage in [illegible] Weights of scales & other things $ 5.00 = They came back a second time but House was closed up
</p><p>S P Tufts - Assistant Assem sworn stated - was coming from home down Chestnut St - heard a noise and saw a squad of Soldiers chasing a man - the went into Streks Tobacco Store - When Strek told them they could have what they wanted - Her Tufts commended that they keep quiet and they told him to dry up - so officers with them - saw them break in the window of Ewkins Store - saw them go down the street with Graffes - saw them take meat & turnips and threw a quarter beef into the street - officer of the
</p>
<hr />
<p>day and other officers here in full sight & said nothing - [illegible]
</p><p>Mr. Weldon endeaverd to get officers to interfere, but without success
</p><p>Richard Noble sworn stated - I am Keeper of the Munich Hotel - 5 or 6 of us were sitting in the bar room when H. Frankel came running into the Munich House & a squad of soldiers after him, one threw a missil & broke the glass of the door which cost - $1.00 = they sneked into the house to find Frankel - They had their pistols out warning them & threatening to Kill Frankel if they could find him. Some seemed to be drunk & some were sober. Col. True & others were standing on the platform in full sight of the transaction & made no attempt to stop the same - Saw them strike a woman over the head as she was passing down the walk - Caps E. M. Jordan was one of the officers belonging to the 62
</p>
<hr />
<p>Findings of the Commission are that on the 15th day of November AD 1864, a detachment all of the 62nd Regt Ill Inftry Vols stopped at the city of Centralia Ill. and a portion of said troops whose names were unknown to the injured citizens or witnesses (with the Exception of Jack Baldwin of Grand Point, Washington Co, Ill) did conduct themselves in a manner entirely unbecoming a Soldier of the U. S. Army and Gentlemen and good citizens - that they did Steal property = destroy the same- insult the citizins threatening to shoot and kill them- and all this in the presence of some, if not all, of the officers of said Regt -The Col True and the officer of the day being within sight and witnessing much if not all of the disturbance without making any effort to check the same although re-
</p>
<hr />
<p>quested so to do, until all the damage was done. when a guard was posted which in one instance at least ran the other way when his assistance was called by the suffering citiizins.
</p><p>The Commission would respectfully recommend that Col True be compelled to make a suitable Apology to the city of Centralia Ill, for this disgraceful conduct of his the 62nd Reg Ill Vols, while stopping in that City - on the 15th of November 1864 while enroute South - He being present (Col True) and witnessing the same without making any effort to check or control his men until the damage was all done and also to pay to the lossers, the amount of property [illegible]. has been taken or destroyed, belonging to the following named parties
</p>
<hr />
<p>S. Dickinson - Baker $8.00
Stiner & Sanders. Hardware 1.00
S. M. Warner Merchant 1.00
Frankel Co " 5.00
W. L. [Ewkins?] - Jeweller 20.00
H. Strck Tobacoist 23.00
E. Markle Baker 18.00
J. Held Saloon 5.50
C. Graffe Butcher 8.00
E. Blum - Jeweller .50
John Shraeder - Hotel Keeper 35.00
G. L. Odell - Eating House 5.00
Richard Noble - Hotel Keeper 1.00
</p>
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$131.00
</pre>
<p>Respectfully your
Obedient Servant
</p><p><br />
A H Seley
</p><p>Lt Col 5th Ill Vol Cav
</p>
<hr />
<p>Seely Col A. H.
</p><p>Centralia Dec 8/1864
</p><p>Submits Report of a military commn summoned by him to investigate the case of damages done to the citizens of Centralia by 62d Regt. as per your request in letter of recent date.
</p><p>Col H.
</p><p>Attend to promptly.
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<p>Geneva Dec 30th 1864
</p><p>Hon Rich. Yates
</p><p>Gove of State Ill
</p><p>Springfield
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>Your kind note of
</p><p>the 27 just is received, and I would gladly
</p><p>come to Springfield if it was in my power
</p><p>to do so, if I could be of the slightest as
</p><p>sistance to you, but my permit expires
</p><p>on the first Janry, and I must report at Cairo
</p><p>at that time. If it is possible for me to get
</p><p>away from there after a day or two and
</p><p>run up to Springfield I will do so;
</p><p>for I trust that I need not assure you
</p><p>that you have no friend who is more
</p><p>desirous than myself that you should be our
</p><p>next Senator, not from personal mo
</p><p>tives, but because it is justly yours, by -
</p><p>merit, Patriotism, Talents, & worth, and
</p>
<hr />
<p>my firm convictions are, that these will
</p><p>triumphantly carry you through, and
</p><p>cover with shame and ignominy the false men
</p><p>and [illegible] friends who have so shame
</p><p>fully been [illegible] false, I see the Tribune is
</p><p>now silent. This to my mind points to
</p><p>your unproved [choices?]. Is it possible
</p><p>that Senator Eastman can be so
</p><p>[illegible] to every [sense?] of right, and claim
</p><p>of gratitude as to support an other. If so
</p><p>he forfeits all claims to respect and honor
</p><p>able treatment from Gentlemen. If you
</p><p>truly believe that I can be of any benefit to
</p><p>you write or Telegraph to me at Cairo
</p><p>Ill. and I will try and [illegible] things so
</p><p>that I can get away for a few days.
</p><p>Wishing you many Happy
</p><p>New Years and Succefs
</p><p>I am your True & Sincere friend
</p><p>and Obt Servt
</p><p>J H Maybourn
</p>
<hr />
<p>Maybourn J.H.
</p><p>Geneva Dec 30th 1864
</p><p>It is impossible for him
</p><p>to be here at the opening
</p><p>as his furlough expires
</p><p>on 1st of Jan'y - when he
</p><p>has to report at Cairo -
</p><p>If you think he can assist
</p><p>you may send him word
</p><p>& he will try to come
</p>
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<p>Geneva Dec 30th 1864
</p><p>Hon Rich. Yates
</p><p>Gove of State Ill
</p><p>Springfield
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>Your kind note of
</p><p>the 27 just is received, and I would gladly
</p><p>come to Springfield if it was in my power
</p><p>to do so, if I could be of the slightest as
</p><p>sistance to you, but my permit expires
</p><p>on the first Janry, and I must report at Cairo
</p><p>at that time. If it is possible for me to get
</p><p>away from there after a day or two and
</p><p>run up to Springfield I will do so;
</p><p>for I trust that I need not assure you
</p><p>that you have no friend who is more
</p><p>desirous than myself that you should be our
</p><p>next Senator, not from personal mo
</p><p>tives, but because it is justly yours, by -
</p><p>merit, Patriotism, Talents, & worth, and
</p>
<hr />
<p>my firm convictions are, that these will
</p><p>triumphantly carry you through, and
</p><p>cover with shame and ignominy the false men
</p><p>and [illegible] friends who have so shame
</p><p>fully been [illegible] false, I see the Tribune is
</p><p>now silent. This to my mind points to
</p><p>your unproved [choices?]. Is it possible
</p><p>that Senator Eastman can be so
</p><p>[illegible] to every [sense?] of right, and claim
</p><p>of gratitude as to support an other. If so
</p><p>he forfeits all claims to respect and honor
</p><p>able treatment from Gentlemen. If you
</p><p>truly believe that I can be of any benefit to
</p><p>you write or Telegraph to me at Cairo
</p><p>Ill. and I will try and [illegible] things so
</p><p>that I can get away for a few days.
</p><p>Wishing you many Happy
</p><p>New Years and Succefs
</p><p>I am your True & Sincere friend
</p><p>and Obt Servt
</p><p>J H Maybourn
</p>
<hr />
<p>Maybourn J.H.
</p><p>Geneva Dec 30th 1864
</p><p>It is impossible for him
</p><p>to be here at the opening
</p><p>as his furlough expires
</p><p>on 1st of Jan'y - when he
</p><p>has to report at Cairo -
</p><p>If you think he can assist
</p><p>you may send him word
</p><p>& he will try to come
</p>
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<p>Belleville, Dec. 30, 1864.
</p><p>Dear Governor
</p><p>I had made up my mind to visit Springfield at the commencement of the session to give you my assistance (if necessary) in your candidacy before receiving your note.
</p><p>I expect to come up Monday evening, as want of R.R. facilities on Sunday evening makes it altogether inconvenient to reach Springfield from this place any sooner.
</p><p>Sincerely Yours
</p><p>G Koerner
</p>
<hr />
<p>Koerner Gov. G
</p><p>Belleville Dec. 30. '64
</p><p>Will be here Tuesday to help you all he can.
</p>
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<p>Belleville, Dec. 30, 1864.
</p><p>Dear Governor
</p><p>I had made up my mind to visit Springfield at the commencement of the session to give you my assistance (if necessary) in your candidacy before receiving your note.
</p><p>I expect to come up Monday evening, as want of R.R. facilities on Sunday evening makes it altogether inconvenient to reach Springfield from this place any sooner.
</p><p>Sincerely Yours
</p><p>G Koerner
</p>
<hr />
<p>Koerner Gov. G
</p><p>Belleville Dec. 30. '64
</p><p>Will be here Tuesday to help you all he can.
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<p>Hennepin Decr. 30th 1864
</p><p>Gov. Yates
</p><p>Your note of the 23d inst. inviting me to be at Springfield at the opening of the Legislature &c is received and I reply, that sickness in my family will probably prevent me from being present, and doing all that an old acquaintance and friend could do. I do not doubt the result. you will be elected, still work, and push the election on early. I regret that I can't be there.
</p><p>Yours Truly
</p><p>Oaks Turner
</p>
<hr />
<p>Turner Oaks
</p><p>Hennepin Dec 30/64
</p><p>Sickness in family prevents his being here regrets it very much
</p>
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<p>Hennepin Decr. 30th 1864
</p><p>Gov. Yates
</p><p>Your note of the 23d inst. inviting me to be at Springfield at the opening of the Legislature &c is received and I reply, that sickness in my family will probably prevent me from being present, and doing all that an old acquaintance and friend could do. I do not doubt the result. you will be elected, still work, and push the election on early. I regret that I can't be there.
</p><p>Yours Truly
</p><p>Oaks Turner
</p>
<hr />
<p>Turner Oaks
</p><p>Hennepin Dec 30/64
</p><p>Sickness in family prevents his being here regrets it very much
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<pre> ASSESSOR'S OFFICE,
</pre>
<pre> United States Internal Revenue,
</pre>
<pre> 7th Collection District, State of Illinois.
</pre>
<p>Paris, Decr. 30...1864
</p><p><br />
Gov. Yates
</p>
<pre> Springfield Ills
</pre>
<p>My Dear Friend
</p>
<pre> I Rec'd of 27th Inst_ and if it was posible for me to leave home I would come this morning but this day is the end of my qr. & I have to make up my (illegible) with the Govt., & that will take a few days. I will Come as soon as that is done _
</pre>
<pre> In the mean time, don't cease working - I was Surprised to see the "Tribunes,' leader a few days Since But I Can't think it possible that they Can defeat you, Spink, let yesterday you can depend on him, Jones, is to My Knowledge right _
</pre>
<pre> I Can't see how you can be defeated, My Confidence is Strong & unwavering I am confident
</pre>
<hr />
<p>that "Chicago Tribune" movement I think will reach - You will see it turn upon them, God, & the people, will protect the right & save the just __
</p>
<pre> Yours Truly
</pre>
<pre> G W. Rives
</pre>
<p>Rives G W
</p><p>Paris Dec 30/64
</p><p>Can't leave yet to come down. Has great faith in your success _
</p>
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<pre> ASSESSOR'S OFFICE,
</pre>
<pre> United States Internal Revenue,
</pre>
<pre> 7th Collection District, State of Illinois.
</pre>
<p>Paris, Decr. 30...1864</p>
<p><br /> Gov. Yates</p>
<pre> Springfield Ills
</pre>
<p>My Dear Friend</p>
<pre> I Rec'd of 27th Inst_ and if it was posible for me to leave home I would come this morning but this day is the end of my qr. & I have to make up my (illegible) with the Govt., & that will take a few days. I will Come as soon as that is done _
</pre>
<pre> In the mean time, don't cease working - I was Surprised to see the "Tribunes,' leader a few days Since But I Can't think it possible that they Can defeat you, Spink, let yesterday you can depend on him, Jones, is to My Knowledge right _
</pre>
<pre> I Can't see how you can be defeated, My Confidence is Strong & unwavering I am confident
</pre>
<hr />
<p>that "Chicago Tribune" movement I think will reach - You will see it turn upon them, God, & the people, will protect the right & save the just __</p>
<pre> Yours Truly
</pre>
<pre> G W. Rives
</pre>
<p>Rives G W</p>
<p>Paris Dec 30/64</p>
<p>Can't leave yet to come down. Has great faith in your success _</p>
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<pre> Head Quarters. 2d Brig. 3d Cav. Div.
</pre>
<pre> Near Savannah. Ga. Dec 30th 1864
</pre>
<pre> Hon. Richard Yates
</pre>
<pre> Springfield. Ills.
</pre>
<pre> In the official report of Brig Genl Kilpatrick of the late campaign from Atlanta to Savannah, the following paragraph occurs:
</pre>
<pre> "Before closing my remarks I "desire to make favorable mention "of my Brigade Commanders, Col's "Murray and Atkins - both have"at all times faithfully and ably "performed the responsible duties "that have devolved upon them-always "on duty, attending to orders, energetic, "skillful and brave _ both are educated " gentlemen and accomplished Cavalry "soldiers. Both merit promotion."
</pre>
<pre> Coming as it does from
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Genl. Kilpatrick, without the least possible solicitation on my part, I am proud of it; and write it to you, believing from the warm interest in me you have heretofore evinced, you will be glad to know it. I do not expect it will procure me a "illegible" but I can afford to wait; While such an acknowledgment from my General of (illegible) greatly compensates for the persecution I have heretofore been compelled to labor under.
</p>
<pre> As I note you from Marietta I believe myself indebted to you for my present favorable Surroundings, and trusting that my conduct as a soldier will still meet your approval
</pre>
<pre> Your Most Respy
</pre>
<pre> Smith W. Atkins
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Atkins.
</p>
<pre> Col. Smith W.
</pre>
<p>Savannah Ga.
</p>
<pre> Dec. 30/64
</pre>
<p>Calls your attention to an extract from Maj. Genl Kilpatrick's report of late battle in which he makes a favorable allusion to him & recommends him for promotion
</p><p>An'sd & wrote to pres't as directed below.
</p>
<pre> Porter
</pre>
<p>Answer I have recommended his promotion Sincerely hope he may be - Recommend inserting compliment of his officer
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<pre> Head Quarters. 2d Brig. 3d Cav. Div.
</pre>
<pre> Near Savannah. Ga. Dec 30th 1864
</pre>
<pre> Hon. Richard Yates
</pre>
<pre> Springfield. Ills.
</pre>
<pre> In the official report of Brig Genl Kilpatrick of the late campaign from Atlanta to Savannah, the following paragraph occurs:
</pre>
<pre> "Before closing my remarks I "desire to make favorable mention "of my Brigade Commanders, Col's "Murray and Atkins - both have"at all times faithfully and ably "performed the responsible duties "that have devolved upon them-always "on duty, attending to orders, energetic, "skillful and brave _ both are educated " gentlemen and accomplished Cavalry "soldiers. Both merit promotion."
</pre>
<pre> Coming as it does from
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Genl. Kilpatrick, without the least possible solicitation on my part, I am proud of it; and write it to you, believing from the warm interest in me you have heretofore evinced, you will be glad to know it. I do not expect it will procure me a "illegible" but I can afford to wait; While such an acknowledgment from my General of (illegible) greatly compensates for the persecution I have heretofore been compelled to labor under.
</p>
<pre> As I note you from Marietta I believe myself indebted to you for my present favorable Surroundings, and trusting that my conduct as a soldier will still meet your approval
</pre>
<pre> Your Most Respy
</pre>
<pre> Smith W. Atkins
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Atkins.
</p>
<pre> Col. Smith W.
</pre>
<p>Savannah Ga.
</p>
<pre> Dec. 30/64
</pre>
<p>Calls your attention to an extract from Maj. Genl Kilpatrick's report of late battle in which he makes a favorable allusion to him & recommends him for promotion
</p><p>An'sd & wrote to pres't as directed below.
</p>
<pre> Porter
</pre>
<p>Answer I have recommended his promotion Sincerely hope he may be - Recommend inserting compliment of his officer
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<p>Taylorville, Ill. Dec 30, 1864
</p><p>His Excelly
</p><p>Gov Yates -
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>In one of your
</p><p>Chicago speeches last summer you
</p><p>uttered the noble sentiment "that it was
</p><p>the private soldier that commanded
</p><p>your special care and notice and
</p><p>not the officers who are blazoned forth
</p><p>on every page" -
</p><p>I write to make a sug
</p><p>gestion if it has not already received
</p><p>your attention - It is that - every private
</p><p>as well as commifsioned officer shall ap
</p><p>pear in the Adj Genls Report and be
</p><p>printed and bound in Book form to
</p><p>go down to posterity - Let Every soldier
</p><p>from Illinois, no matter what his po
</p><p>sition in rank together with the County
</p><p>from which he enlisted - whether he
</p><p>died, was wounded, honorably discharged or
</p><p>deserted. It is due to those who so nobly
</p><p>rallied around the flag - that they have
</p><p>a line in the Adj Genls Report - Let the
</p><p>deserter go on record as such -
</p><p>that he may get his reward from posterity.
</p><p>The Board of Education met in
</p><p>Bloomington 14th inst - probed things to their
</p><p>bottom - got a clear title to Lands of the
</p><p>University - paid off (by this time) all claims
</p><p>against the Institution Except three. These,
</p><p>it is true, are somewhat large, yet the
</p><p>thing is simplified and looks tangible -
</p><p>I hope you will give it the influence
</p><p>of your fostering care and recommend
</p><p>the Legislature to pay the remaining claims
</p><p>and thereby serve a noble Institution
</p><p>that is the head and front of our Com
</p><p>mon School system - and accomplish
</p><p>ing so much good - I know you
</p><p>to be personally a warm friend
</p><p>and supporter of it -
</p><p>The $65,000
</p><p>appropriation was all substantially paid
</p><p>out for the benefit of the Institution -
</p><p>I was on the investigating committee - The
</p><p>Debt of the Institution was greater than was
</p><p>supposed at that time - I believe all is
</p><p>now known - and only three claims re
</p><p>main unpaid as above stated -
</p><p>Truly Your friend
</p><p>C. Goudy
</p>
<hr />
<p>Goudy C
</p><p>Taylorville Dec. 30th 64
</p><p>Suggests that Privates names
</p><p>be recorded in the next
</p><p>report of Adjt Gen'l
</p><p>The Board of Education
</p><p>met at Bloomington
</p><p>and got a clear title to
</p><p>Lands of University and
</p><p>paid off all claims
</p><p>against it except three.
</p><p>Hopes you will give it your
</p><p>fostering care & get the
</p><p>Legislature to appropriate
</p><p>for its indebtedness. -
</p><p>Have the Registry law
</p><p>adopted - & the law requiring
</p><p>Tickets to be numbered repealed -
</p>
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<p>Taylorville, Ill. Dec 30, 1864
</p><p>His Excelly
</p><p>Gov Yates -
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>In one of your
</p><p>Chicago speeches last summer you
</p><p>uttered the noble sentiment "that it was
</p><p>the private soldier that commanded
</p><p>your special care and notice and
</p><p>not the officers who are blazoned forth
</p><p>on every page" -
</p><p>I write to make a sug
</p><p>gestion if it has not already received
</p><p>your attention - It is that - every private
</p><p>as well as commifsioned officer shall ap
</p><p>pear in the Adj Genls Report and be
</p><p>printed and bound in Book form to
</p><p>go down to posterity - Let Every soldier
</p><p>from Illinois, no matter what his po
</p><p>sition in rank together with the County
</p><p>from which he enlisted - whether he
</p><p>died, was wounded, honorably discharged or
</p><p>deserted. It is due to those who so nobly
</p><p>rallied around the flag - that they have
</p><p>a line in the Adj Genls Report - Let the
</p><p>deserter go on record as such -
</p><p>that he may get his reward from posterity.
</p><p>The Board of Education met in
</p><p>Bloomington 14th inst - probed things to their
</p><p>bottom - got a clear title to Lands of the
</p><p>University - paid off (by this time) all claims
</p><p>against the Institution Except three. These,
</p><p>it is true, are somewhat large, yet the
</p><p>thing is simplified and looks tangible -
</p><p>I hope you will give it the influence
</p><p>of your fostering care and recommend
</p><p>the Legislature to pay the remaining claims
</p><p>and thereby serve a noble Institution
</p><p>that is the head and front of our Com
</p><p>mon School system - and accomplish
</p><p>ing so much good - I know you
</p><p>to be personally a warm friend
</p><p>and supporter of it -
</p><p>The $65,000
</p><p>appropriation was all substantially paid
</p><p>out for the benefit of the Institution -
</p><p>I was on the investigating committee - The
</p><p>Debt of the Institution was greater than was
</p><p>supposed at that time - I believe all is
</p><p>now known - and only three claims re
</p><p>main unpaid as above stated -
</p><p>Truly Your friend
</p><p>C. Goudy
</p>
<hr />
<p>Goudy C
</p><p>Taylorville Dec. 30th 64
</p><p>Suggests that Privates names
</p><p>be recorded in the next
</p><p>report of Adjt Gen'l
</p><p>The Board of Education
</p><p>met at Bloomington
</p><p>and got a clear title to
</p><p>Lands of University and
</p><p>paid off all claims
</p><p>against it except three.
</p><p>Hopes you will give it your
</p><p>fostering care & get the
</p><p>Legislature to appropriate
</p><p>for its indebtedness. -
</p><p>Have the Registry law
</p><p>adopted - & the law requiring
</p><p>Tickets to be numbered repealed -
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<p>LaSalle Dec 3[?] 1864
Hon Richard Yates
My dear Sir
Your favor of the 27th [?] is just rec'd.___ I cannot be in Springfield before Wednesday morning of next week, at which time I will endeavor to report myself for duty. Be assured you have my earnest wishes for your success.
Yours very truly
D. L. Hough
</p>
<hr />
<p>Hough D. L LaSalle Dec 30/64
Cannot be in Springfield until Wendnesday morn when he will report for duty.
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<p>LaSalle Dec 3[?] 1864
Hon Richard Yates
My dear Sir
Your favor of the 27th [?] is just rec'd.___ I cannot be in Springfield before Wednesday morning of next week, at which time I will endeavor to report myself for duty. Be assured you have my earnest wishes for your success.
Yours very truly
D. L. Hough
</p>
<hr />
<p>Hough D. L LaSalle Dec 30/64
Cannot be in Springfield until Wendnesday morn when he will report for duty.
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<p>The State of Illinois
</p><p>To Elias S. Terry Dr
</p><p>To services as Sanitary Agent assiting the sick & wounded Ills soldiers in the Hospitals at Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany and Nashville from the 15 June to 15 July 1864 _ 30 dys_ 150.00
</p><p>To railroad fare from Danville to New Albany 9.05
</p><p>" Hotel bill at Mitchell .75
</p><p>" Omnibus fare to Louisville 60
</p><p>" Hotel bill at Lafayette 2.00
</p>
<ul>
<li> " " " Louisville 8.00
</li>
</ul>
<p>" Cash pd for bromine for soldiers 2.00
</p><p>" Bill at Cave City .75
</p><p>" " at Nashville (Hotel) 6.00
</p><p>" " " Do private Boardr 8.00
</p><p>" " " Cave City 75
</p><p>" Railroad fare from Louisville to Danville 9.00
</p><p>Bill at Lafayette 2.00
</p><p>Sundry Omnibus bills at Louisville and Nashville ([illegible]/ 2.00
</p><p>" Bill at Indianapolis <u>.75 46.65</u>
</p><p>$ 196.65
</p>
<ul>
<li> Was at Louisville two weeks, but made no other Hotel bill at that place than the above _ having stopped with a friend.
</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<p>Acct. of Hon E S Terry
</p><p><br />
Danville Dec. 30 /64
</p><p>As Sanitary Agent
</p>
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<p>The State of Illinois
</p><p>To Elias S. Terry Dr
</p><p>To services as Sanitary Agent assiting the sick & wounded Ills soldiers in the Hospitals at Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany and Nashville from the 15 June to 15 July 1864 _ 30 dys_ 150.00
</p><p>To railroad fare from Danville to New Albany 9.05
</p><p>" Hotel bill at Mitchell .75
</p><p>" Omnibus fare to Louisville 60
</p><p>" Hotel bill at Lafayette 2.00
</p>
<ul>
<li> " " " Louisville 8.00
</li>
</ul>
<p>" Cash pd for bromine for soldiers 2.00
</p><p>" Bill at Cave City .75
</p><p>" " at Nashville (Hotel) 6.00
</p><p>" " " Do private Boardr 8.00
</p><p>" " " Cave City 75
</p><p>" Railroad fare from Louisville to Danville 9.00
</p><p>Bill at Lafayette 2.00
</p><p>Sundry Omnibus bills at Louisville and Nashville ([illegible]/ 2.00
</p><p>" Bill at Indianapolis <u>.75 46.65</u>
</p><p>$ 196.65
</p>
<ul>
<li> Was at Louisville two weeks, but made no other Hotel bill at that place than the above _ having stopped with a friend.
</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<p>Acct. of Hon E S Terry
</p><p><br />
Danville Dec. 30 /64
</p><p>As Sanitary Agent
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<pre> GLOVER, COOK & CAMPBELL,
</pre>
<pre> Law and Collection Office,
</pre>
<pre> Ottawa, Ill., Dec 30th 1864
</pre>
<p>Hon Richard Yates
</p>
<pre> Dear Sir...... Yours of 20th I received yesterday I am summoned to Washington to look after some matters in the Supreme Court in which the Bridge across the Mississippi river is concerned; I have done what I could about here and believe that our representatives are all right I fear McIntyre and was right about Sedgwick as You have been, but I may be mistaken about McIntyre. I shall try to have Mr Glover come down in my place he can do all that I could and is sagacious I think, the little claim I had for services in the McAllister & Stebbins matter I think is right all I want of you however is to go before the finance committee & say what is right about it. Mr Cassell said something about its being mentioned in your message but that is wholly unnecessary. I hope you will come out all right and if possible I will come that way on my route to Washington
</pre>
<pre> Yours Truly
</pre>
<pre> B.C. Cook
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Cook B. C.
</p><p>Ottowa Dec 30th 1864
</p><p>He is summoned to Washington & cannot be here to Legislature_ Will send Mr Glover who will answer the same purpose _
</p><p>The claims he has in the McAllister & Stebbins matters he thinks are right All he wants you to do is to go before the finance committee & say what is right about it.
</p>
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<pre> GLOVER, COOK & CAMPBELL,
</pre>
<pre> Law and Collection Office,
</pre>
<pre> Ottawa, Ill., Dec 30th 1864
</pre>
<p>Hon Richard Yates
</p>
<pre> Dear Sir...... Yours of 20th I received yesterday I am summoned to Washington to look after some matters in the Supreme Court in which the Bridge across the Mississippi river is concerned; I have done what I could about here and believe that our representatives are all right I fear McIntyre and was right about Sedgwick as You have been, but I may be mistaken about McIntyre. I shall try to have Mr Glover come down in my place he can do all that I could and is sagacious I think, the little claim I had for services in the McAllister & Stebbins matter I think is right all I want of you however is to go before the finance committee & say what is right about it. Mr Cassell said something about its being mentioned in your message but that is wholly unnecessary. I hope you will come out all right and if possible I will come that way on my route to Washington
</pre>
<pre> Yours Truly
</pre>
<pre> B.C. Cook
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Cook B. C.
</p><p>Ottowa Dec 30th 1864
</p><p>He is summoned to Washington & cannot be here to Legislature_ Will send Mr Glover who will answer the same purpose _
</p><p>The claims he has in the McAllister & Stebbins matters he thinks are right All he wants you to do is to go before the finance committee & say what is right about it.
</p>
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<p>with John R. Woods letter 12/29/64
</p><p>General Head-Quarters, State of Illinois,
</p><p>ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
</p><p>SANITARY DEPARTMENT,
</p><p>Springfield, December 29, 1864
</p><p>Governor Yates.
</p><p>City Dear Sir,
</p><p>Our San. Agent at Washington has been doing nobly for our sick and wounded soldiers there & at Annapolis Maryland. He is willing to continue to serve us if we can secure for him the privilege, from the Secretary of the Interior, of attending, when necessary, to the wants of the soldiers in office hours, provided the work of his desk is kept up regularly. The Board of Directors of the Sanitary Commission at their meeting last night directed me to ask you to apply to the Secretary of the Interior, to grant this privilege to our Washington Agent, Mr Newton Crawford.
</p><p>Mr Crawford is a very efficient and faithful Agent, and will not neglect his duties should the privilege solicits be granted.
</p><p>Your earliest attention to this matter Will oblige, and be productive of much Good to our poor boys at Washington
</p><p>I have the honor, Governor, to be Your very Obedient Servant
</p><p>John R. Woods
</p><p>Col Secretary
</p><p>To his Excellency
</p><p>Richard Yates
</p><p>Governor of Illinois
</p>
<hr />
<p>Woods John R. Secty
</p><p>Springfield Dec 29th 64
</p><p>Will try and see Governor send him report [illegible].
</p>
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<p>with John R. Woods letter 12/29/64
</p><p>General Head-Quarters, State of Illinois,
</p><p>ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
</p><p>SANITARY DEPARTMENT,
</p><p>Springfield, December 29, 1864
</p><p>Governor Yates.
</p><p>City Dear Sir,
</p><p>Our San. Agent at Washington has been doing nobly for our sick and wounded soldiers there & at Annapolis Maryland. He is willing to continue to serve us if we can secure for him the privilege, from the Secretary of the Interior, of attending, when necessary, to the wants of the soldiers in office hours, provided the work of his desk is kept up regularly. The Board of Directors of the Sanitary Commission at their meeting last night directed me to ask you to apply to the Secretary of the Interior, to grant this privilege to our Washington Agent, Mr Newton Crawford.
</p><p>Mr Crawford is a very efficient and faithful Agent, and will not neglect his duties should the privilege solicits be granted.
</p><p>Your earliest attention to this matter Will oblige, and be productive of much Good to our poor boys at Washington
</p><p>I have the honor, Governor, to be Your very Obedient Servant
</p><p>John R. Woods
</p><p>Col Secretary
</p><p>To his Excellency
</p><p>Richard Yates
</p><p>Governor of Illinois
</p>
<hr />
<p>Woods John R. Secty
</p><p>Springfield Dec 29th 64
</p><p>Will try and see Governor send him report [illegible].
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</p>
<pre> Golconda Illinois
</pre>
<pre> Decber 29th 1864
</pre>
<p>His Hon Richrd Yates
</p>
<pre> Sir: allow me to ask of you the prospect of Egyt & more Peticulary Pope County in the comeing draft I wish to Keep my County a head of all demands and wish if not asking more than I Should an answer to this I have in view a plan to get up a company and think of this Plan I thought of getting you to commision Some one to get up the company & by so doing with my help might raise a company There is in the County several who would be good men one by the name of David Hynes who has Served three years & resigned his commision as (Lut?)= will you give me Some Idia as to the getting up of a company & if they would have the chois as to what Reg they would be consigned to I thought that it would be best to call it an independant comp if that name could b applied properly
</pre>
<pre> We have ben sending recruits up but for the Last -6- months
</pre>
<hr />
<p>it has ben a hard matter to get men through to there choise of rig - and when I ask a man to go in to the 6th he will Say to me you cant send me to it if I do want to go & this rather dampens my energy but I have Sent up 5 lately And nothing Shall deter me in getting recruits but it is evident that Some one in this part of the Country Should have power to Send men to the reg he wishes to be in without so much delay I hope you will Excuse me if I have said anything amiss as I do asure you that I am aiming at the good of the cause
</p>
<pre> Respectfully yours
</pre>
<p><br />
</p>
<pre> John M Boicourt
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Boicourt Jno. M
</p><p>Golconda Dec 29/64
</p><p>Wants permission to raise company to avoid coming Drft in Pope County
</p>
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</p>
<pre> Golconda Illinois
</pre>
<pre> Decber 29th 1864
</pre>
<p>His Hon Richrd Yates
</p>
<pre> Sir: allow me to ask of you the prospect of Egyt & more Peticulary Pope County in the comeing draft I wish to Keep my County a head of all demands and wish if not asking more than I Should an answer to this I have in view a plan to get up a company and think of this Plan I thought of getting you to commision Some one to get up the company & by so doing with my help might raise a company There is in the County several who would be good men one by the name of David Hynes who has Served three years & resigned his commision as (Lut?)= will you give me Some Idia as to the getting up of a company & if they would have the chois as to what Reg they would be consigned to I thought that it would be best to call it an independant comp if that name could b applied properly
</pre>
<pre> We have ben sending recruits up but for the Last -6- months
</pre>
<hr />
<p>it has ben a hard matter to get men through to there choise of rig - and when I ask a man to go in to the 6th he will Say to me you cant send me to it if I do want to go & this rather dampens my energy but I have Sent up 5 lately And nothing Shall deter me in getting recruits but it is evident that Some one in this part of the Country Should have power to Send men to the reg he wishes to be in without so much delay I hope you will Excuse me if I have said anything amiss as I do asure you that I am aiming at the good of the cause
</p>
<pre> Respectfully yours
</pre>
<p><br />
</p>
<pre> John M Boicourt
</pre>
<hr />
<p>Boicourt Jno. M
</p><p>Golconda Dec 29/64
</p><p>Wants permission to raise company to avoid coming Drft in Pope County
</p>
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<p>(64)
</p><p>Jefferson City, Dec 29.
</p><p>Dear Col:
</p><p>If you knew what work I had to do from the moment I reached St Louis until this time, you would not blame me for not sooner writing you; and even now I write in the greatest haste.
</p><p>I presume you saw the "suggestin I made in the Democrat of the 28th. It was handed in late to the foreman by a friend whom I sent it down by, and not given a very prominent position; but you known they have been having terrible times among the printers lately. Did you get my letter from the Democrat office in regard to the preventing of outrage by the [printers?] of St Louis on Chicago printers who came down to work in their places?
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<p>Enclosed you will find a copy of a letter written by Col. Beveridge, of the 17th Illinois Cavalry, to Gov. Oglesby. The Colonel is about to be publicly thanked by the Legislature of Missouri for the part he has taken in the campaign against Price. His recommendation ought to have weight with Oglesby. But I think you will be appointed.
</p><p>Please write me, (care of Gov. Fletcher,) how matters progress with you. We have both been engaged of late on the <u>relative documents</u> of public importance.
</p><p>Very truly Yours
</p><p>If you can pardon my haste
</p><p>C W Waite
</p><p>I <u>must</u> say that you are supposed to be as busy as I, only <u>you</u> are experienced, <u>I</u> inexperienced. W
</p><p>Have you rec'd copy of "True Repub. & Sentorial" of Sycamore, and did they publish that article all right?
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<p>Waite C. H.
</p><p>To Col Loomis.
</p><p>St Louis Dec. 29th 1864
</p><p>In regard to his appointment as Adj't General.
</p><p>File
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<p>(64)
</p><p>Jefferson City, Dec 29.
</p><p>Dear Col:
</p><p>If you knew what work I had to do from the moment I reached St Louis until this time, you would not blame me for not sooner writing you; and even now I write in the greatest haste.
</p><p>I presume you saw the "suggestin I made in the Democrat of the 28th. It was handed in late to the foreman by a friend whom I sent it down by, and not given a very prominent position; but you known they have been having terrible times among the printers lately. Did you get my letter from the Democrat office in regard to the preventing of outrage by the [printers?] of St Louis on Chicago printers who came down to work in their places?
</p>
<hr />
<p>Enclosed you will find a copy of a letter written by Col. Beveridge, of the 17th Illinois Cavalry, to Gov. Oglesby. The Colonel is about to be publicly thanked by the Legislature of Missouri for the part he has taken in the campaign against Price. His recommendation ought to have weight with Oglesby. But I think you will be appointed.
</p><p>Please write me, (care of Gov. Fletcher,) how matters progress with you. We have both been engaged of late on the <u>relative documents</u> of public importance.
</p><p>Very truly Yours
</p><p>If you can pardon my haste
</p><p>C W Waite
</p><p>I <u>must</u> say that you are supposed to be as busy as I, only <u>you</u> are experienced, <u>I</u> inexperienced. W
</p><p>Have you rec'd copy of "True Repub. & Sentorial" of Sycamore, and did they publish that article all right?
</p>
<hr />
<p>Waite C. H.
</p><p>To Col Loomis.
</p><p>St Louis Dec. 29th 1864
</p><p>In regard to his appointment as Adj't General.
</p><p>File
</p>
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