331 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4a5d1cf6f260e5f53ff0daef52a41f4a.pdf 4d75c13571999aaefd1d60bc92b51402 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Confidential Daily Tribune Railroad, Commercial and General Printing Office. Chicago, Dec 14 1864 Gov Yates Dr Sir, I am obliged to go to Washington in behalf of the press of the State to indeavor to get Congress to repeal the duty on paper which is so oppressive on us all I consented to go partly for the reason I told you, partly at the urgent request of my associates & the newspaper association. I must start tomorrow without fail. I may be back before the senatorial question is settled. <hr /> your letter gives me great relief of mind. I am now sorry that I had not canvassed this question with you before. But I never could bring myself to write to you plainly on so very delicate and personal a subject and would not have said what I did, had not you opened the topic so unreservedly. I must say in justice to your opponents that I never heard either of them speak disrespectfully of you or make any charge of inebriation. All that W. said to me was that the North and of the State was entitled to the senatorship. <hr /> 2 Daily Tribune Railroad, Commercial and General Printing Office. Chicago, 186 as it was Douglas' vacancy, and that it would be gratifying to him to get it &c. I told him plainly that I thought you had the inside track. My private opinion is, that W. is playing for Trumbull's place – that he will take his chances now; but if he fails, he will have his name so prominently connected with the senatorship as to be an available candidate two years hence. I think that Palmer is really more formidable than W. this winter. <hr /> As to the action of the State Convention, what I stated was the prevailing opinion among all whom I heard talking of it. The private arrangement you speak of, I knew not of. I recollect however that a resolution was handed into the committee on Resolutions, and unanimously [laid over?]. It recommended you for Senator. Mr. Bross & myself yesterday instructed Mr. White to preserve neutrality on the senatorship, in the columns of the Tribune – this was before your letter came to hand. We must however insert an item from a Carlinville paper in favor of Palmer, having copied articles from the St Louis Dem for you and from a Rockford paper for W. The position of the Tribune as between the candidates was fully [described?] in our editorial this morning & I think no one can take offense at it. Yours truly J. Medill <hr /> Senatorial Medill J. Tribune Chicago Dec 14th 64 Is obliged to go to Washington to get Congress to repeal duty on paper Will try to preserve neutrality in Tribune Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph Medill to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513846 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Confidential Daily Tribune Railroad, Commercial and General Printing Office. Chicago, Dec 14 1864 Gov Yates Dr Sir, I am obliged to go to Washington in behalf of the press of the State to indeavor to get Congress to repeal the duty on paper which is so oppressive on us all I consented to go partly for the reason I told you, partly at the urgent request of my associates & the newspaper association. I must start tomorrow without fail. I may be back before the senatorial question is settled. <hr /> your letter gives me great relief of mind. I am now sorry that I had not canvassed this question with you before. But I never could bring myself to write to you plainly on so very delicate and personal a subject and would not have said what I did, had not you opened the topic so unreservedly. I must say in justice to your opponents that I never heard either of them speak disrespectfully of you or make any charge of inebriation. All that W. said to me was that the North and of the State was entitled to the senatorship. <hr /> 2 Daily Tribune Railroad, Commercial and General Printing Office. Chicago, 186 as it was Douglas' vacancy, and that it would be gratifying to him to get it &c. I told him plainly that I thought you had the inside track. My private opinion is, that W. is playing for Trumbull's place – that he will take his chances now; but if he fails, he will have his name so prominently connected with the senatorship as to be an available candidate two years hence. I think that Palmer is really more formidable than W. this winter. <hr /> As to the action of the State Convention, what I stated was the prevailing opinion among all whom I heard talking of it. The private arrangement you speak of, I knew not of. I recollect however that a resolution was handed into the committee on Resolutions, and unanimously [laid over?]. It recommended you for Senator. Mr. Bross & myself yesterday instructed Mr. White to preserve neutrality on the senatorship, in the columns of the Tribune – this was before your letter came to hand. We must however insert an item from a Carlinville paper in favor of Palmer, having copied articles from the St Louis Dem for you and from a Rockford paper for W. The position of the Tribune as between the candidates was fully [described?] in our editorial this morning & I think no one can take offense at it. Yours truly J. Medill <hr /> Senatorial Medill J. Tribune Chicago Dec 14th 64 Is obliged to go to Washington to get Congress to repeal duty on paper Will try to preserve neutrality in Tribune Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a27df5e467d28c24cae7bafb18a321d7.pdf 2eb147d9d871e16b2ad176690814c7db Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Assistant Quartermaster's Office, </pre> Personal. <pre> Chicago, Ills., Dec 14 1864. </pre> Governor: - <pre> Having been, on the 1st Inst, ordered here from the Army in Kentucky, it is with profound regret that I observe, in common with other Illinois Officers and soldiers, a great Effort being made by public Journals, here and Elsewhere, to seek, by issues entirely unworthy of them, your defeat for Senator. </pre> <pre> In the language of a gallant soldier, well known to you and to the Country. "To defeat Dick Yates for Senator would be as great an outrage as if Douglas had been beaten by his own party, when they attained the power, in 1858-9." and so it would be. </pre> <pre> The Army below so well understood you were to be Senator, and so appointed it, </pre> <hr /> that to have named any other public man for the honor would have been fruitless of success, to say the least. <pre> Had the district issue to be now made (for the Office) to popular vote, You would carry 15 out of 20 votes of every Regiment, battallion, battery &c, and a majority of the home vote. There could be no doubt as to results. </pre> <pre> Believing it to be my duty & as a faithful soldier of the Country to add my testimony to Your great worth as a public man, & to assure you of my hearty support, I write this. </pre> <pre> Trusting the Representatives of the people will think you "the man for the place" & so act, </pre> <pre> I am, Governor, with great Respect, </pre> <pre> Your Obt. Servt: </pre> <pre> L. W. Shepherd. </pre> <pre> Capt. & a.q.m. </pre> <hr /> Shepherd A. L. A.Q.M Chicago Dec 14th 1864 In common with all Illinois officers & soldiers it is with profound regret that he sees Public Journals & leading men in a manner unworthy of them, opposing you for the Senate. If your Election was put to the vote of the people- 15 of every 20, in every Reg't Bat, & Compy would be for you & two thirds of the house vote &c_ He deemed it his duty to write you as a soldier &c _ Ans'd <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource L. W. Shepherd to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513845 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Assistant Quartermaster's Office, </pre> Personal. <pre> Chicago, Ills., Dec 14 1864. </pre> Governor: - <pre> Having been, on the 1st Inst, ordered here from the Army in Kentucky, it is with profound regret that I observe, in common with other Illinois Officers and soldiers, a great Effort being made by public Journals, here and Elsewhere, to seek, by issues entirely unworthy of them, your defeat for Senator. </pre> <pre> In the language of a gallant soldier, well known to you and to the Country. "To defeat Dick Yates for Senator would be as great an outrage as if Douglas had been beaten by his own party, when they attained the power, in 1858-9." and so it would be. </pre> <pre> The Army below so well understood you were to be Senator, and so appointed it, </pre> <hr /> that to have named any other public man for the honor would have been fruitless of success, to say the least. <pre> Had the district issue to be now made (for the Office) to popular vote, You would carry 15 out of 20 votes of every Regiment, battallion, battery &c, and a majority of the home vote. There could be no doubt as to results. </pre> <pre> Believing it to be my duty & as a faithful soldier of the Country to add my testimony to Your great worth as a public man, & to assure you of my hearty support, I write this. </pre> <pre> Trusting the Representatives of the people will think you "the man for the place" & so act, </pre> <pre> I am, Governor, with great Respect, </pre> <pre> Your Obt. Servt: </pre> <pre> L. W. Shepherd. </pre> <pre> Capt. & a.q.m. </pre> <hr /> Shepherd A. L. A.Q.M Chicago Dec 14th 1864 In common with all Illinois officers & soldiers it is with profound regret that he sees Public Journals & leading men in a manner unworthy of them, opposing you for the Senate. If your Election was put to the vote of the people- 15 of every 20, in every Reg't Bat, & Compy would be for you & two thirds of the house vote &c_ He deemed it his duty to write you as a soldier &c _ Ans'd <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/38f92dcf6f715188a442b710418449cf.pdf 4e697a4c47d3ddcc0ac1d49d380598a2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bolton Ill Decber the 14th 1864 To the Hon. Richard Yates Gov. of Ill Springfield Ill Sir I take the liberty of addressing you a short note for the purpose of inquiring of you if you know anything of S. G. Gibson attorney in Springfield & if he is a man of reliance & responsibility My reasons for making this inquiry is because I have bin a soldier in the army & was wounded at Fort Donalson & disabled in one of my hands & [illegible] [illegible] was discharged & I have made application for my pension & Bounty through S G Gibson he having bin recommended as a responsible & efficient attorney & as he has bin ingaged in it now more than a year & I have not received any satisfactory account of it since I wish to know what kind of a man he is your answer to the above facts will greatly oblige an old Soldier I am Sir with much respect your Obedent Ser't T W Hall <hr /> Halton I. H. Bolton Dec. 14th 1864 Do you know anything of S G. Gibson Atty in this city Write Gibson to know what is the condition of this case - & request an early answer Awsd and Wrote to Gibson Jan'y 21st File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource T. W. Hall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513844 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bolton Ill Decber the 14th 1864 To the Hon. Richard Yates Gov. of Ill Springfield Ill Sir I take the liberty of addressing you a short note for the purpose of inquiring of you if you know anything of S. G. Gibson attorney in Springfield & if he is a man of reliance & responsibility My reasons for making this inquiry is because I have bin a soldier in the army & was wounded at Fort Donalson & disabled in one of my hands & [illegible] [illegible] was discharged & I have made application for my pension & Bounty through S G Gibson he having bin recommended as a responsible & efficient attorney & as he has bin ingaged in it now more than a year & I have not received any satisfactory account of it since I wish to know what kind of a man he is your answer to the above facts will greatly oblige an old Soldier I am Sir with much respect your Obedent Ser't T W Hall <hr /> Halton I. H. Bolton Dec. 14th 1864 Do you know anything of S G. Gibson Atty in this city Write Gibson to know what is the condition of this case - & request an early answer Awsd and Wrote to Gibson Jan'y 21st File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7b538932b6cdc787a1f909f4d7307a1b.pdf 1c88359e7e57b3687b957739ee84b1f2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Indianapolis, Indiana December 14, 1864 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir, Some weeks since, I enclosed to you a Certificate of stock in Ind. & Ills. Central R.W A. with a request that you should endorse and return to me. Not having heard from you, I fear it has miscarried in that possibly in the pressure of more important affairs, it might have been overlooked. The reason of sending it to you was fully explained in the "[illegible]" "[illegible]" letter. Will you please advise me whether it reached you so that if lost I might '[illegible]" the necessary steps to replace it. With the highest support Very truly Yours A.L. Rouche <hr /> Rouche A. L. Indianapolis Dec14/64 Some time since sent you a certificate of stock in Ind. & Ill Cen RR to be endorsed & returned Please let him know if you sent that if it is lost he can take steps to replace it. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. L. Ronche to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513843 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fda1ab5da6e4686d116d9fc10db3b80a.pdf c42892b9e0348507623fb416d580d00a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Col Jno Snyder <pre> D Sir </pre> You Know James Glenn And I want you to do all you can for him. I called to see him at Mound City and I don't think he will recover get him home to die if you can <pre> Yours Respe- </pre> <pre> Jne D Stay </pre> <hr /> With John D. Sta <pre> Office Provost Marshall, </pre> <pre> TENTH DISTRICT, ILLINOIS. </pre> <pre> Jacksonville, Dec 14th 1864 </pre> Hon Rich'd Yates <pre> Gov. Springfield </pre> Dear Sir <pre> My Brother lieu James I. Glenn of Co G. 101st Ills. Vol. is now in Mound City Hospital very ill His discharge papers were made out Some time ago at Atlanta but have not reached him yet So as to allow him to leave the Hospital. I wish to get Him home_ and believe if he is not removed from the hospital very Soon that he will not recover. Can you give me any advise or aid how to proceed or what to do in order to release him and get him home </pre> <pre> If you Can do So I Shall be under lasting obligations for your act of Kindness. Yours with profound Respect </pre> <pre> John G. Smedley </pre> Dear Governor. <pre> The writer of the above is brother to Hiram Smedly and young Glenn the sick soldier is the stepson of your old friend John C. Hamilton. If you can assist....over </pre> <hr /> in getting him home to his friends you will confer a great favor upon him and his friends_ <pre> Your friend </pre> <pre> Martin H Capell </pre> <pre> Jacksonville, Illinois. </pre> <pre> Dec 14th 1864. </pre> <pre> Jno. G. (S??ighen?) </pre> His Bro-in-Law Jas I Glenn of Co G 101st Regt is in Hospital at Mound City very ill & will not recover Was discharged, but his papers have not reached him from Atlanta. Cannot you get him home. <pre> Attend to promptly & write </pre> Wrote letter Dec 16 64 <pre> Snyder </pre> <pre> ADC </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Smedley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513842 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Col Jno Snyder <pre> D Sir </pre> You Know James Glenn And I want you to do all you can for him. I called to see him at Mound City and I don't think he will recover get him home to die if you can <pre> Yours Respe- </pre> <pre> Jne D Stay </pre> <hr /> With John D. Sta <pre> Office Provost Marshall, </pre> <pre> TENTH DISTRICT, ILLINOIS. </pre> <pre> Jacksonville, Dec 14th 1864 </pre> Hon Rich'd Yates <pre> Gov. Springfield </pre> Dear Sir <pre> My Brother lieu James I. Glenn of Co G. 101st Ills. Vol. is now in Mound City Hospital very ill His discharge papers were made out Some time ago at Atlanta but have not reached him yet So as to allow him to leave the Hospital. I wish to get Him home_ and believe if he is not removed from the hospital very Soon that he will not recover. Can you give me any advise or aid how to proceed or what to do in order to release him and get him home </pre> <pre> If you Can do So I Shall be under lasting obligations for your act of Kindness. Yours with profound Respect </pre> <pre> John G. Smedley </pre> Dear Governor. <pre> The writer of the above is brother to Hiram Smedly and young Glenn the sick soldier is the stepson of your old friend John C. Hamilton. If you can assist....over </pre> <hr /> in getting him home to his friends you will confer a great favor upon him and his friends_ <pre> Your friend </pre> <pre> Martin H Capell </pre> <pre> Jacksonville, Illinois. </pre> <pre> Dec 14th 1864. </pre> <pre> Jno. G. (S??ighen?) </pre> His Bro-in-Law Jas I Glenn of Co G 101st Regt is in Hospital at Mound City very ill & will not recover Was discharged, but his papers have not reached him from Atlanta. Cannot you get him home. <pre> Attend to promptly & write </pre> Wrote letter Dec 16 64 <pre> Snyder </pre> <pre> ADC </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fe756b3bf25cf176e90c93b3e7fee959.pdf 9b088321843d1128ea654fa70699dcc7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Petersburg Dec 14th/64 </pre> Richard Yates gov. Dr Sir We the undersigned will vouch for the loyality & integrity of J McCalister the bearer of this who is anxious to have a Relation released by so taking the oath of aligiance Required &c any thing you can do for him will be a favor to us <pre> Your's Truly </pre> <pre> Tho's P Cowan </pre> <pre> M. B. Harrison </pre> P S J McCalister informs us that He is not able to See you being very feeble The name of the young man that He wants released is <hr /> James Comer formily of the Reb army. He is now in the third barrax thirteenth ward Elmira New York. The young man will come here & live with his uncle J McCalister <pre> pleas ans & oblige </pre> <hr /> Cowan Thos P. Petersburg Illinois December 14th 1864 Requesting the release of James Comer now confined at Elmira N.Y. <pre> (File) </pre> <pre> Apply & Answer </pre> App'd for & answered <pre> Porter </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas P. Cowan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513841 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Petersburg Dec 14th/64 </pre> Richard Yates gov. Dr Sir We the undersigned will vouch for the loyality & integrity of J McCalister the bearer of this who is anxious to have a Relation released by so taking the oath of aligiance Required &c any thing you can do for him will be a favor to us <pre> Your's Truly </pre> <pre> Tho's P Cowan </pre> <pre> M. B. Harrison </pre> P S J McCalister informs us that He is not able to See you being very feeble The name of the young man that He wants released is <hr /> James Comer formily of the Reb army. He is now in the third barrax thirteenth ward Elmira New York. The young man will come here & live with his uncle J McCalister <pre> pleas ans & oblige </pre> <hr /> Cowan Thos P. Petersburg Illinois December 14th 1864 Requesting the release of James Comer now confined at Elmira N.Y. <pre> (File) </pre> <pre> Apply & Answer </pre> App'd for & answered <pre> Porter </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5f57cbf15b20b0947386cae699335bdc.pdf 94d08eca0d20778484385439f4f5204e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Chicago, Dec. 14,1864. </pre> Hon. Rich'd Yates Gov. Illinois, <pre> My dear Sir_ </pre> As I told you at Springfield the other day_ I sought an interview with our Member from Henry County, Your Mr. M. Ford, on the question of selecting U. S. Senators. <pre> I had a long and satisfactory talk with him. He still persists in his determination not to be committed to anyone - until he gets to Springfield. He will be there early _ three days before the first day of the session. He is Most favorably inclined towards you; and My firm con- </pre> <hr /> viction is that he will give you his vote. His sympathies are all with you and he knows his Constituents are unanimous for you. He has written letters to leading men in the County asking their views on questions to come before the Legislature- including this Senatorial question_ & the responses are unanimous for you. It would be well for you to write him an autograph letter_ stating to him in substance, what you stated to me, on a certain subject_as that is the only difficulty in his way. <pre> I am on my way East on a business trip east & can not return </pre> <hr /> till the middle of Jan. Would like to be at Springfield and assist you. <pre> I will visit Washington in about ten days. I am not now aware of any occasion to use it but you would oblige me by giving me a word of recommend as to President _ in case I should have any matters to present to him, Direct to Me, Care of E.C. Ingersoll, Col. Loomis spoke of sending him a letter or something. I have received nothing from him. With hopes for your certain success I am very Truly, </pre> Yours, John I. Bennett <hr /> Bennett John I Chicago Dec 14th 64 Had a long & satisfactory talk with Ford from Henry County_ He found him inclined to your favor, but persisted that he would not committ himself until meeting of the Session _ he is corresponding with his constituents & getting their views on this & other questions. They are unanimously for you. <pre> Is going to Washington & wants recommend to the Pres't _ </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John I. Bennett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513840 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Chicago, Dec. 14,1864. </pre> Hon. Rich'd Yates Gov. Illinois, <pre> My dear Sir_ </pre> As I told you at Springfield the other day_ I sought an interview with our Member from Henry County, Your Mr. M. Ford, on the question of selecting U. S. Senators. <pre> I had a long and satisfactory talk with him. He still persists in his determination not to be committed to anyone - until he gets to Springfield. He will be there early _ three days before the first day of the session. He is Most favorably inclined towards you; and My firm con- </pre> <hr /> viction is that he will give you his vote. His sympathies are all with you and he knows his Constituents are unanimous for you. He has written letters to leading men in the County asking their views on questions to come before the Legislature- including this Senatorial question_ & the responses are unanimous for you. It would be well for you to write him an autograph letter_ stating to him in substance, what you stated to me, on a certain subject_as that is the only difficulty in his way. <pre> I am on my way East on a business trip east & can not return </pre> <hr /> till the middle of Jan. Would like to be at Springfield and assist you. <pre> I will visit Washington in about ten days. I am not now aware of any occasion to use it but you would oblige me by giving me a word of recommend as to President _ in case I should have any matters to present to him, Direct to Me, Care of E.C. Ingersoll, Col. Loomis spoke of sending him a letter or something. I have received nothing from him. With hopes for your certain success I am very Truly, </pre> Yours, John I. Bennett <hr /> Bennett John I Chicago Dec 14th 64 Had a long & satisfactory talk with Ford from Henry County_ He found him inclined to your favor, but persisted that he would not committ himself until meeting of the Session _ he is corresponding with his constituents & getting their views on this & other questions. They are unanimously for you. <pre> Is going to Washington & wants recommend to the Pres't _ </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5bc8655ea60791427d6e339e3e55354b.pdf f9d2e52585f1b394ed8f223244d0f332 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [Chicago Tribune.] Wednesday, December, 14, 1864. THE SENATORSHIP. Our Illinois exchanges are discussing the question of the Senatorship with considerable animation. Some are advocating the claims of Major-General Logan, others those of Gov. Yates, Hon. E. B. Washburne, or Major-General Palmer. The ultimate decision of the matter, however, is with the Legislature, which will assemble inside of three weeks at the State Capital. The TRIBUNE has expressed no preference for either of the gentlemen whose names are prominently associated with the Senatorship. It hopes and believes that the Union members of the Legislature will make a satisfactory selection, and it contends that they are perfectly at liberty to choose the best man wherever he may be found. The Legislature is untrammeled by pledges or instructions; the people have left the selection entirely to the discretion and good judgment of their representatives. We make these remarks not to aid the chances of one candidate or injure the prospects of another, but to refute an idea which has been advanced that the Legislature is by some sort of previous understanding committed to one candidate against all others. Certainly no such pledge was exacted by [the?] people from any of the nine representatives for Cook county. At the State Convention the 500 delegates refused peremptorily and almost unanimously, to pass a resolution expressing a preference for any man for Senator. Resolutions may have been passed at some County Conventions, but this was done in few instances, and those mostly counties in which the Republicans are in the minority. The only thing connected with the Senatorship which was in issue, was the proposition to rid the Senate Chamber of the presence of Dick Richardson and supply his place with some suitable Union man. And in making a selection we deny that "shrieks of locality" should be allowed to influence the choice. The Senatorship belongs to the State at large, and not to any particular section of it. If geographical claims should control, then the claims of this county ought to be considered. It is Douglas' vacancy that is to be filled. If he were alive he would be the Senator, and he was a citizen of Chicago. Hence, it might be argued that his successor should be a citizen of Chicago. But we do not recognize the force of this reasoning. We contend that if Jacksonville presents the best man, he ought to be taken from there, or if Carbondale or Galena, or Carlinville has the man best qualified and worthy, let him be elected. The people of all parts of the State are equally interested, because a Senator represents the whole State. It makes no difference in what particular county he happens to live. He must reside somewhere, but after he is chosen he votes and speaks for us all. We have a large number of letters pro and con on the Senator question which we decline publishing, not chosing to make our columns the medium of a verbose controversy that might degenerate into acrimonious personalities. We think the proper course is, to leave the decision of the question with the Legislature, believing that it will impartially weigh the merits and qualifications of the various candidates, and finally select the one, all things considered, who will make the best Senator, for we insist that the members are unpledged and untrammeled, and should only be influenced and governed by the dictates of their conscience and judgment, acting under the solemnities of an oath, with a view to best serve a great and intelligent constituency. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Senatorship, Chicago Tribune Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513839 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [Chicago Tribune.] Wednesday, December, 14, 1864. THE SENATORSHIP. Our Illinois exchanges are discussing the question of the Senatorship with considerable animation. Some are advocating the claims of Major-General Logan, others those of Gov. Yates, Hon. E. B. Washburne, or Major-General Palmer. The ultimate decision of the matter, however, is with the Legislature, which will assemble inside of three weeks at the State Capital. The TRIBUNE has expressed no preference for either of the gentlemen whose names are prominently associated with the Senatorship. It hopes and believes that the Union members of the Legislature will make a satisfactory selection, and it contends that they are perfectly at liberty to choose the best man wherever he may be found. The Legislature is untrammeled by pledges or instructions; the people have left the selection entirely to the discretion and good judgment of their representatives. We make these remarks not to aid the chances of one candidate or injure the prospects of another, but to refute an idea which has been advanced that the Legislature is by some sort of previous understanding committed to one candidate against all others. Certainly no such pledge was exacted by [the?] people from any of the nine representatives for Cook county. At the State Convention the 500 delegates refused peremptorily and almost unanimously, to pass a resolution expressing a preference for any man for Senator. Resolutions may have been passed at some County Conventions, but this was done in few instances, and those mostly counties in which the Republicans are in the minority. The only thing connected with the Senatorship which was in issue, was the proposition to rid the Senate Chamber of the presence of Dick Richardson and supply his place with some suitable Union man. And in making a selection we deny that "shrieks of locality" should be allowed to influence the choice. The Senatorship belongs to the State at large, and not to any particular section of it. If geographical claims should control, then the claims of this county ought to be considered. It is Douglas' vacancy that is to be filled. If he were alive he would be the Senator, and he was a citizen of Chicago. Hence, it might be argued that his successor should be a citizen of Chicago. But we do not recognize the force of this reasoning. We contend that if Jacksonville presents the best man, he ought to be taken from there, or if Carbondale or Galena, or Carlinville has the man best qualified and worthy, let him be elected. The people of all parts of the State are equally interested, because a Senator represents the whole State. It makes no difference in what particular county he happens to live. He must reside somewhere, but after he is chosen he votes and speaks for us all. We have a large number of letters pro and con on the Senator question which we decline publishing, not chosing to make our columns the medium of a verbose controversy that might degenerate into acrimonious personalities. We think the proper course is, to leave the decision of the question with the Legislature, believing that it will impartially weigh the merits and qualifications of the various candidates, and finally select the one, all things considered, who will make the best Senator, for we insist that the members are unpledged and untrammeled, and should only be influenced and governed by the dictates of their conscience and judgment, acting under the solemnities of an oath, with a view to best serve a great and intelligent constituency. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6dc63fe61f97663b394177ef122bd5ca.pdf 7562eeb150598f452b68c0b40b22a4e1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Francis A. Hoffmann </pre> <pre> Collections & Exchange, </pre> <pre> Fire Insurance...........................Chicago December 13 1864 </pre> <pre> CONSUL FOR SEVERAL GERMAN STATES. </pre> <pre> My dear Governor: </pre> <pre> Previously to receiving your favor in regard to the representatives from Lake and Dupage I had operated upon Dr Sedgwick. Sedgwick is unwell and believes himself unable to serve. I found that he was not only physically but also politically sick. He stated that he knew "the people of Dupage to be in favor of Dick Yates for the Senate, and whereas he, (S.) could not conscientiously support the Governor, he preferred to resign." Of course no impediment was laid in his way and Sedgwicks resignation must be in your hands ere this. Yesterday I saw Mr Childs, the editor of the republican paper in Dupage, and our leading man. He is for you, though not as emphatically as I might desire, yet he did agree that no one should be nominated as S. successor, unless he stood pledged for you. This, I think, you can rely upon. The member from Lake I am not acquainted with, yet will endeavor to see him. As ever, your friend </pre> <pre> Hoffman </pre> Major Kelley, Ill. Vol., will probably be the nominee in Dupage <hr /> <pre> "Senatorial" </pre> Hoffman Hon F.A. Chicago, Dec. 13th 1864. He has been operating on Sedgwick. Finds him sick- not only physically but politically- and that he said that he Knew his constituents were in favor of Yates and as he could not concientiously support him he should resign__Supposes you have received his Resignation ere this__ The Editor of their County paper (the leading man) is not as Emphatically for you as he could wish- but promises that Sedgwick's successor shall support you__ His successor will probably be Maj. Kelly. & he thinks you can rely on him___ Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Francis A. Hoffmann to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513838 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Francis A. Hoffmann </pre> <pre> Collections & Exchange, </pre> <pre> Fire Insurance...........................Chicago December 13 1864 </pre> <pre> CONSUL FOR SEVERAL GERMAN STATES. </pre> <pre> My dear Governor: </pre> <pre> Previously to receiving your favor in regard to the representatives from Lake and Dupage I had operated upon Dr Sedgwick. Sedgwick is unwell and believes himself unable to serve. I found that he was not only physically but also politically sick. He stated that he knew "the people of Dupage to be in favor of Dick Yates for the Senate, and whereas he, (S.) could not conscientiously support the Governor, he preferred to resign." Of course no impediment was laid in his way and Sedgwicks resignation must be in your hands ere this. Yesterday I saw Mr Childs, the editor of the republican paper in Dupage, and our leading man. He is for you, though not as emphatically as I might desire, yet he did agree that no one should be nominated as S. successor, unless he stood pledged for you. This, I think, you can rely upon. The member from Lake I am not acquainted with, yet will endeavor to see him. As ever, your friend </pre> <pre> Hoffman </pre> Major Kelley, Ill. Vol., will probably be the nominee in Dupage <hr /> <pre> "Senatorial" </pre> Hoffman Hon F.A. Chicago, Dec. 13th 1864. He has been operating on Sedgwick. Finds him sick- not only physically but politically- and that he said that he Knew his constituents were in favor of Yates and as he could not concientiously support him he should resign__Supposes you have received his Resignation ere this__ The Editor of their County paper (the leading man) is not as Emphatically for you as he could wish- but promises that Sedgwick's successor shall support you__ His successor will probably be Maj. Kelly. & he thinks you can rely on him___ Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d128ce2257a2ec647da3de323346ca55.pdf dba3b93a1d108624b08dc0410f92170c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Griggsville December 13th 1864 Mr Yates Sir I seat myself this morning to write you a few lines to know if you have done anything in getting my son a discharge I sent you you a letter and a certificate from Dr [Stoner?] and want to know if you have got it and if there can anything done or if you are doing anything about it my son is at home now on a sick furlough and he is not well yet [not?] I dont know whether he can ever will be as not I want an answer from you this week if possible Please to answer and oblige me Yours Humbly Mrs Ann Napies <hr /> Naipies. Mrs Ann Griggeville Dec 13/64 Wants to know if you have got her son discharged yet. Ansd Dec 16 64 Snyder ADC [Disposed?] of [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ann Napier to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513837 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Griggsville December 13th 1864 Mr Yates Sir I seat myself this morning to write you a few lines to know if you have done anything in getting my son a discharge I sent you you a letter and a certificate from Dr [Stoner?] and want to know if you have got it and if there can anything done or if you are doing anything about it my son is at home now on a sick furlough and he is not well yet [not?] I dont know whether he can ever will be as not I want an answer from you this week if possible Please to answer and oblige me Yours Humbly Mrs Ann Napies <hr /> Naipies. Mrs Ann Griggeville Dec 13/64 Wants to know if you have got her son discharged yet. Ansd Dec 16 64 Snyder ADC [Disposed?] of [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d5282b6b5e52cc7701108a9685382375.pdf 7f58183cae28b1767d2a373ba3030a28 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Brookfield, Clinton County Iowa December 13th, 1864 Governor Yates, You will be surprised when you receive a letter from a stranger, but I hope you will not let any letter [illegible] you by trust give heed to what I am about to write to you. I wish to make the appeal to you for the purpose of trying to get employment. I a lone girl of 17 am left to make a living for a blind father and an invalid mother and an infant sister. Our family was living in Missouri when the present Rebellion broke out, our home was burned over our heads at the dead hour of midnight was left destitute clothing and no home to shelter our heads ([illegible] the loss of Property) [illegible] near and dear friends and she buried three sisters and two brothers since this Rebellion. Then my father joined the State Militia Hannibal Missouri and served for three long weary months and never got one cent for it. Then he went in with the Army for three years and served 2 years, lacking 2 months, then he was discharged for disability (his disease was the sore eyes) and he has since gone Blind and the Pensioners say that he can have help if he ought visit the City of Chicago and go to [illegible] and those [illegible] not go to. [last lines of this page are illegible] <hr /> My mother and myself had employment of some kind that we would she a [illegible] There is nothing for us to do here. We once had plenty but Poverty has now overtaken us. I have sold everything that any one would buy to get [illegible] and get medicine. My mother served in the Army in the worst most two years and she has heard you spoken very highly of and of your being a friend to the soldiers and their family's & therefore I wrote this to you and hope you will not let it pass you by. Would you please write to me in answer as soon as conveniency and give me all the information that you can. [illegible line] Yours with respect [illegible] [illegible][illegible] Miss Cordelia Reynolds Brookfield Clinton Co. Iowa Reynolds Miss Cordelia Brookfield Iowa Dec 13th 64 Formerly lived in Mo. where they had their house and property burned by rebels. Her father is blind, her mother an invalid and they are poor. She wants the Sanitary Com. of Ill. to send her father to Chicago to get his eyes cured - and you to get employment for yourself & mother to alleviate their suffering. Her father served two years in an Illinois Regt. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cordelia Reynolds to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513836 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Brookfield, Clinton County Iowa December 13th, 1864 Governor Yates, You will be surprised when you receive a letter from a stranger, but I hope you will not let any letter [illegible] you by trust give heed to what I am about to write to you. I wish to make the appeal to you for the purpose of trying to get employment. I a lone girl of 17 am left to make a living for a blind father and an invalid mother and an infant sister. Our family was living in Missouri when the present Rebellion broke out, our home was burned over our heads at the dead hour of midnight was left destitute clothing and no home to shelter our heads ([illegible] the loss of Property) [illegible] near and dear friends and she buried three sisters and two brothers since this Rebellion. Then my father joined the State Militia Hannibal Missouri and served for three long weary months and never got one cent for it. Then he went in with the Army for three years and served 2 years, lacking 2 months, then he was discharged for disability (his disease was the sore eyes) and he has since gone Blind and the Pensioners say that he can have help if he ought visit the City of Chicago and go to [illegible] and those [illegible] not go to. [last lines of this page are illegible] <hr /> My mother and myself had employment of some kind that we would she a [illegible] There is nothing for us to do here. We once had plenty but Poverty has now overtaken us. I have sold everything that any one would buy to get [illegible] and get medicine. My mother served in the Army in the worst most two years and she has heard you spoken very highly of and of your being a friend to the soldiers and their family's & therefore I wrote this to you and hope you will not let it pass you by. Would you please write to me in answer as soon as conveniency and give me all the information that you can. [illegible line] Yours with respect [illegible] [illegible][illegible] Miss Cordelia Reynolds Brookfield Clinton Co. Iowa Reynolds Miss Cordelia Brookfield Iowa Dec 13th 64 Formerly lived in Mo. where they had their house and property burned by rebels. Her father is blind, her mother an invalid and they are poor. She wants the Sanitary Com. of Ill. to send her father to Chicago to get his eyes cured - and you to get employment for yourself & mother to alleviate their suffering. Her father served two years in an Illinois Regt. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e76f72d8272a958b62bb619f1af4a223.pdf 5dc3d11e7d5bc6cd8eb60e76d1b17748 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Petersburg Dec 13th/64 </pre> Gov Yates <pre> Springfield Ills </pre> <pre> Dr Sir </pre> permit me to call your attention to a case of charity in the case of George Algire who is in the hospital at Quincy Ills Algire is worthless to the Army & yesterday we buried his wife leaving five children three of whom are very low & all dependant on charity for Sustinance and Shamefull as it is it is true that no person Except the children were present at the death of Mrs Algire Gov. if possible have Algire discharged & oblige <pre> Your's Truly T. P. Cowan </pre> <hr /> Cowen T. P. Petersburg Dec 13th 64 Requests that Geo. Algire in Hospital at Quincy be discharged to support destitute children__ An'd & dis. app'd for <pre> Porter </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource T. P. Cowan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513835 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Petersburg Dec 13th/64 </pre> Gov Yates <pre> Springfield Ills </pre> <pre> Dr Sir </pre> permit me to call your attention to a case of charity in the case of George Algire who is in the hospital at Quincy Ills Algire is worthless to the Army & yesterday we buried his wife leaving five children three of whom are very low & all dependant on charity for Sustinance and Shamefull as it is it is true that no person Except the children were present at the death of Mrs Algire Gov. if possible have Algire discharged & oblige <pre> Your's Truly T. P. Cowan </pre> <hr /> Cowen T. P. Petersburg Dec 13th 64 Requests that Geo. Algire in Hospital at Quincy be discharged to support destitute children__ An'd & dis. app'd for <pre> Porter </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2e0e260df6720179811af76efd419835.pdf b38229df159217be58d37dd217cba3a1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Jacksonville Ill 13 December 1864. </pre> to His Excelly A. Lincoln President .U.S. D.Sir_ Had impression previously to some extent that after the (ex?) (illegible) secret, for reasons of state, many who have held appointments, will be (permited?) to retain, and their places be filled by new appointments, how far this impression is justified by facts or precedent I am unable to say. If this office of District Attorney of the U.S. for the Southern District of Illinois is to be filled by a new appointment, I respectfully recommend the appointment of Isaac L Morrison Esquire of this place, he has The Merit of Loyalty, Honesty and capacity. and would I have no doubt discharge the duties to the satisfaction of the Government. <pre> Very Truly Your friend </pre> <pre> & obt Servant </pre> <pre> Wm Thomas </pre> <hr /> <pre> copy. </pre> President Lincoln 13 Decr 1864 I. L. Morrison Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Thomas to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513834 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Jacksonville Ill 13 December 1864. </pre> to His Excelly A. Lincoln President .U.S. D.Sir_ Had impression previously to some extent that after the (ex?) (illegible) secret, for reasons of state, many who have held appointments, will be (permited?) to retain, and their places be filled by new appointments, how far this impression is justified by facts or precedent I am unable to say. If this office of District Attorney of the U.S. for the Southern District of Illinois is to be filled by a new appointment, I respectfully recommend the appointment of Isaac L Morrison Esquire of this place, he has The Merit of Loyalty, Honesty and capacity. and would I have no doubt discharge the duties to the satisfaction of the Government. <pre> Very Truly Your friend </pre> <pre> & obt Servant </pre> <pre> Wm Thomas </pre> <hr /> <pre> copy. </pre> President Lincoln 13 Decr 1864 I. L. Morrison Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/58f0d8e95ca226b2c771ecf9a22def51.pdf dd3cca7e5ac10abe44b69b81413baeb2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (it is (requested)? to get a discharge) <pre> 13 Dec 1864 </pre> <pre> Hospital No 1 Nasvill </pre> <pre> Ten Word D Dec 16 (66?) </pre> Govener of the State of Illinois I want to ask you a favor which I would like to hav you to do for me I want you to giv me a tranfer to the invalid corps at Chicago Ills. to the 8 regt. Capt Tracy Company eight regt I hav a gunshot wound in the rite arm which disabels me from field duty tha will put me in hear. when I can't serv in the field I dont whant to serv hear I want to serv in my own state I belong to the Co I 26th regt Ills VV Inf pleas anser this John H Fitzgerald direct yore letter to Hospital No 1 Ward D Nasvill Ten <hr /> Fitzgeral John H. Co "I" 26th Ill Vols Hosp'l No 1 Ward D Nashville, Tenn Wants to be transfered to Capt. Tracy's comp'y 8th Reg't Vet. Res. Corps Chicago. <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John H. Fitzgerald to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513833 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (it is (requested)? to get a discharge) <pre> 13 Dec 1864 </pre> <pre> Hospital No 1 Nasvill </pre> <pre> Ten Word D Dec 16 (66?) </pre> Govener of the State of Illinois I want to ask you a favor which I would like to hav you to do for me I want you to giv me a tranfer to the invalid corps at Chicago Ills. to the 8 regt. Capt Tracy Company eight regt I hav a gunshot wound in the rite arm which disabels me from field duty tha will put me in hear. when I can't serv in the field I dont whant to serv hear I want to serv in my own state I belong to the Co I 26th regt Ills VV Inf pleas anser this John H Fitzgerald direct yore letter to Hospital No 1 Ward D Nasvill Ten <hr /> Fitzgeral John H. Co "I" 26th Ill Vols Hosp'l No 1 Ward D Nashville, Tenn Wants to be transfered to Capt. Tracy's comp'y 8th Reg't Vet. Res. Corps Chicago. <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3d30fd8bc059204e21de3f9f63ebbd2f.pdf 7906bb30e12ac31de29c5ff1f42db312 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Alton Military Prison Illinois Dec. 12th 1864 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor State of Illinois I am constrained, as a soldier of the State of Illinois; to appeal to you for an investigation of my case, as I am falsely accused of the Charges, that were preferr ed against me, in regard to a certain woman; I will give your Excellency a full, and concise statement, of the proceedings of the Court Martial, as far as was observant to me; also the Evedence on both sides, impartially. I was arrested in the morning of the 26th February, 1864 in camp, near Paint Rock bridge, Alabama, and taken to the Guard House, where I remained untill the 3rd of March at which time I was brought before the Provost Marshall the woman being present, who accused me (Mrs Mary J Fry, alias, Margret Fry) who made affidavit, to this effect; that I went to her house the night of the 20th of Feby and, threatened to break down her door, if she did not open it; that she opened the door; and that I took her by the throat, and threw her on the bed, and that she kicked, and got away from me, and that I then went off saying, that she would suffer for not complying with my wishes; and that if I was not the man, that came there, I resembled him very much; but that she was not sure, whether I was the man, or not. After this examination at the Provost's Office I was reta ken back to the Guard House, where I remained without knowing anything in regard to the issue of the above, untill the 15th of March when I recieved a Copy of Charges, <hr /> to wit: Charge 1st Conduct prejudice to good order, and Military Discipline. Specification 1st the same as sworn in the P Marshal's Office on the 3rd of March, by Mrs Mary J Fry. Charge 2cd Absent without Leave - prejudicial to Military dicipline and good Order Specification 1st In this that the Private Orrin L. Pierce did absent himself from Camp, without leave from his Com'g Officer, Capt James G. Everts on the night of the 20th of Feby '64 or morning of the 21st. On the 16th of March I was brought up for trial but they had no witnefses against me, and was returned to the Guard House untill the 12th of April, when I was brought up again for trial, the witnefses for the prosecution, being present. Mary J. Fry being sworn, testified to the same as in the Provost Marshal's Office, with this exception, that it was on the night of the 13th of Feb, instead of the 20th, and that I did not throw her on the bed, but put my hand on her mouth; and that this happened one hour before daylight, at her house. Mrs Sarah Gleason was next sworn, whose testimony was as follows; That she knew me, and my company, and Regt; and that she seen me twice on the night that Mrs Fry said I was at her house, (Fry's) that she thought it was on the night of the 13th; Crofs-examined That I was not in her house, (Gleasons) but saw me about one hundred yards from it, at the edge of the woods the first time, 9 O'Clock, the 2nd one hour before daylight; Did not ever hear me mention Mrs Fry's Name; nor did not know of me going to her house; untill Mrs Fry told her (Gleason) of me going there on the night of the 13th. "Mrs Fry's house is half mile distant from mine" (Gleason's) "Did not see him the accused go to her house on the night; but Mrs Fry told me he (Pierce) was there". <hr /> Mifs Mary Hynd was next sworn, and, who testified that I went to her house the night Mrs Fry said, I went to hers think it was on the night of the 20th Feb; and left her house (Hynd's) at 10 O'Clock in a canoe, with another soldier for Camp, and that we could not get to Mrs Fry's house, the river being so high Did not know of Mrs Fry having a character, but knew that if a man asked her to sit down; she would lay down; (here the President of the Court, objected to her character being provin) I (Hynd) have seen the accused (Pierce) several times; and I have never heard him utter a word, or even make an action unbecoming a soldier, and a gentleman. The next two witnesses were Perry Atchlie, and his wife; whom swore, that I came to his (Atchlie's) house, on the night of the 20th of Feb (or at least the night it is alledged by Mrs Fry that he (accused) was at hers,) at five or six hours before daylight, and staid untill after daylight, as they (accused & another soldier) said they did not like to go through the pickets; they came up the river in a canoe from Hynd's, and, by they way the came they could not get to Mrs Fry's house; that she (Fry) did not have a good character & c - The Evedence on the 2nd charge is as follows Capt James G. Evert sworn, testified that I was absent from Camp, on the night of the 20th of Feb, without leave from him; my Com'g Officer. Crofs examined, was sure I was absent on that night from camp; there was no roll call for three months - Did not know that I was absent, but the the Orderly Sergt told him I was Absent, and, some one that seen me leave Camp told him. That my name was not all the roll book, being on detached duty, as Corporal of the Regimental color guard. Before I was tried, I had gave a list of witnefses to the Judge Advocate, which he never furnished on trial He also objected to me having the Major of my Regt; for <hr /> being my counsel. I asked the President of the court, if he called this a court of justice he answered in the negative, that it was a court of example. I empeached Mrs Fry's Evedence on the grounds of her being a prostitute, but it was rejected as also were my witnefses, from giving her character in full. I was never at Mrs Fry's house, nor never knew her by name, untill I seen her at the Provost Marshal's Office I donot deny being away from camp on the night of the 20th of Feb; but I deny being from camp without leave, I being away from the company; and having a general pafs at will untill further orders signed by the Col of the Reg't, and I presented my pafs & detail on trial, but the court did not reply to it. On the 26th of April an Order came to me, from Brig Gen'l Osterhouse to be released, and returned to my Regt, my trial being over fourteen days. I reported to my Regt; which was distant thirty six miles from the Guard House, I was rearrested again, and sent back to Huntsville from thence here. I refer you to any of the Officers of my Regt, for my conduct as a soldier; I have never been under arrest prior to this; but have always done my duty faithfully, and to the best of my ability, and shall always endeavor to do the same if I am premitted the opportunity. Trusting your Excellency will give my case your earnest consideration, I am with High Respect & c Your Obedt Serv't Orrin L. Pierce Corp'l [illegible] 13th Inf Regt Ills. Vols Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 11th day of Dec. 1864 James F. Cooper Lieut and Asst Prison Inspector Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Orrin L. Pierce to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513832 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Alton Military Prison Illinois Dec. 12th 1864 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor State of Illinois I am constrained, as a soldier of the State of Illinois; to appeal to you for an investigation of my case, as I am falsely accused of the Charges, that were preferr ed against me, in regard to a certain woman; I will give your Excellency a full, and concise statement, of the proceedings of the Court Martial, as far as was observant to me; also the Evedence on both sides, impartially. I was arrested in the morning of the 26th February, 1864 in camp, near Paint Rock bridge, Alabama, and taken to the Guard House, where I remained untill the 3rd of March at which time I was brought before the Provost Marshall the woman being present, who accused me (Mrs Mary J Fry, alias, Margret Fry) who made affidavit, to this effect; that I went to her house the night of the 20th of Feby and, threatened to break down her door, if she did not open it; that she opened the door; and that I took her by the throat, and threw her on the bed, and that she kicked, and got away from me, and that I then went off saying, that she would suffer for not complying with my wishes; and that if I was not the man, that came there, I resembled him very much; but that she was not sure, whether I was the man, or not. After this examination at the Provost's Office I was reta ken back to the Guard House, where I remained without knowing anything in regard to the issue of the above, untill the 15th of March when I recieved a Copy of Charges, <hr /> to wit: Charge 1st Conduct prejudice to good order, and Military Discipline. Specification 1st the same as sworn in the P Marshal's Office on the 3rd of March, by Mrs Mary J Fry. Charge 2cd Absent without Leave - prejudicial to Military dicipline and good Order Specification 1st In this that the Private Orrin L. Pierce did absent himself from Camp, without leave from his Com'g Officer, Capt James G. Everts on the night of the 20th of Feby '64 or morning of the 21st. On the 16th of March I was brought up for trial but they had no witnefses against me, and was returned to the Guard House untill the 12th of April, when I was brought up again for trial, the witnefses for the prosecution, being present. Mary J. Fry being sworn, testified to the same as in the Provost Marshal's Office, with this exception, that it was on the night of the 13th of Feb, instead of the 20th, and that I did not throw her on the bed, but put my hand on her mouth; and that this happened one hour before daylight, at her house. Mrs Sarah Gleason was next sworn, whose testimony was as follows; That she knew me, and my company, and Regt; and that she seen me twice on the night that Mrs Fry said I was at her house, (Fry's) that she thought it was on the night of the 13th; Crofs-examined That I was not in her house, (Gleasons) but saw me about one hundred yards from it, at the edge of the woods the first time, 9 O'Clock, the 2nd one hour before daylight; Did not ever hear me mention Mrs Fry's Name; nor did not know of me going to her house; untill Mrs Fry told her (Gleason) of me going there on the night of the 13th. "Mrs Fry's house is half mile distant from mine" (Gleason's) "Did not see him the accused go to her house on the night; but Mrs Fry told me he (Pierce) was there". <hr /> Mifs Mary Hynd was next sworn, and, who testified that I went to her house the night Mrs Fry said, I went to hers think it was on the night of the 20th Feb; and left her house (Hynd's) at 10 O'Clock in a canoe, with another soldier for Camp, and that we could not get to Mrs Fry's house, the river being so high Did not know of Mrs Fry having a character, but knew that if a man asked her to sit down; she would lay down; (here the President of the Court, objected to her character being provin) I (Hynd) have seen the accused (Pierce) several times; and I have never heard him utter a word, or even make an action unbecoming a soldier, and a gentleman. The next two witnesses were Perry Atchlie, and his wife; whom swore, that I came to his (Atchlie's) house, on the night of the 20th of Feb (or at least the night it is alledged by Mrs Fry that he (accused) was at hers,) at five or six hours before daylight, and staid untill after daylight, as they (accused & another soldier) said they did not like to go through the pickets; they came up the river in a canoe from Hynd's, and, by they way the came they could not get to Mrs Fry's house; that she (Fry) did not have a good character & c - The Evedence on the 2nd charge is as follows Capt James G. Evert sworn, testified that I was absent from Camp, on the night of the 20th of Feb, without leave from him; my Com'g Officer. Crofs examined, was sure I was absent on that night from camp; there was no roll call for three months - Did not know that I was absent, but the the Orderly Sergt told him I was Absent, and, some one that seen me leave Camp told him. That my name was not all the roll book, being on detached duty, as Corporal of the Regimental color guard. Before I was tried, I had gave a list of witnefses to the Judge Advocate, which he never furnished on trial He also objected to me having the Major of my Regt; for <hr /> being my counsel. I asked the President of the court, if he called this a court of justice he answered in the negative, that it was a court of example. I empeached Mrs Fry's Evedence on the grounds of her being a prostitute, but it was rejected as also were my witnefses, from giving her character in full. I was never at Mrs Fry's house, nor never knew her by name, untill I seen her at the Provost Marshal's Office I donot deny being away from camp on the night of the 20th of Feb; but I deny being from camp without leave, I being away from the company; and having a general pafs at will untill further orders signed by the Col of the Reg't, and I presented my pafs & detail on trial, but the court did not reply to it. On the 26th of April an Order came to me, from Brig Gen'l Osterhouse to be released, and returned to my Regt, my trial being over fourteen days. I reported to my Regt; which was distant thirty six miles from the Guard House, I was rearrested again, and sent back to Huntsville from thence here. I refer you to any of the Officers of my Regt, for my conduct as a soldier; I have never been under arrest prior to this; but have always done my duty faithfully, and to the best of my ability, and shall always endeavor to do the same if I am premitted the opportunity. Trusting your Excellency will give my case your earnest consideration, I am with High Respect & c Your Obedt Serv't Orrin L. Pierce Corp'l [illegible] 13th Inf Regt Ills. Vols Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 11th day of Dec. 1864 James F. Cooper Lieut and Asst Prison Inspector Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1d14350c4ccbdd1d9ea4ae47dc3d239a.pdf 033f088288a6681cb7ae0c4d28158a6e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U. S. Genl Hospl Div No 1, Quincy Illinois Dec 12th 1964. To His Excellent, Governor, Yates. We the under signed having served over two years in the United States Army and having received wounds by being engaged with the enemy which do [disable?] us and an account of those wounds are contrary to our wish to be transferred to the 1st Batalion of the Vetrans Reserve Corps. do cincerly petition to your Excellency to do all in your power to have us examined and if found fit for field duty lent to our respective Regiments - and if not found fit for field duty be discharged; so that we may go home to our familys who need our help. Hoping your Excellency will do all that would be consistent. We are your most Obt. servants. H.Q. Edwards. Corp Co. C. 112th, Ills. Albert Arrowsmith. Private. Co. H. 88 Ills E.B. Vondersmith Private Co H 88th Ills. <hr /> Adams H Q - and other soldiers Gen'l Hospital Quincy Dec 12th 1864 Having received wounds in battle, & rendered unfit for active service in the field, they are to be transfered to V.R. Co - which they dont like. & request you to use your influence to have them sent to their Regt's or discharged Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. Q. Edwards, Albert Arrowsmith, and E. B. Vondersmith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513831 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/830ac62611da744bdaecaf6688504682.pdf 34dd64545ab49d4002f6d99e0b57cd40 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Rockford, Ill. </pre> <pre> Dec. 12, 1864 </pre> To the Honorable Richard Yates <pre> Gov. of State Illinois. </pre> Sir:- Will you grant an order to Dr. Frederick Cole, resident this city, but now of Rush Medical College, to go before the Board of Examining Surgeons, for assistant surgeon in the Volunteer service. <pre> J M Church </pre> <pre> (Eortee)? Sheldon </pre> <pre> Hiram H. Halda </pre> <pre> Wm Lathrop </pre> <hr /> <pre> F </pre> <pre> Church J.M. </pre> <pre> Rockford Illinois </pre> <pre> December 12th 1864 </pre> Requests the grant of an Order to Dr Frik Cole of Rush Medical College to go before the Board of Examining Surgeons for asst- Ansd Decem 19th 1864 <pre> Snyder ASC </pre> Surgeon in the Volunteer Service Send to A. Genl with request to send permit An'sd & disposed of <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. M. Church and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513830 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Rockford, Ill. </pre> <pre> Dec. 12, 1864 </pre> To the Honorable Richard Yates <pre> Gov. of State Illinois. </pre> Sir:- Will you grant an order to Dr. Frederick Cole, resident this city, but now of Rush Medical College, to go before the Board of Examining Surgeons, for assistant surgeon in the Volunteer service. <pre> J M Church </pre> <pre> (Eortee)? Sheldon </pre> <pre> Hiram H. Halda </pre> <pre> Wm Lathrop </pre> <hr /> <pre> F </pre> <pre> Church J.M. </pre> <pre> Rockford Illinois </pre> <pre> December 12th 1864 </pre> Requests the grant of an Order to Dr Frik Cole of Rush Medical College to go before the Board of Examining Surgeons for asst- Ansd Decem 19th 1864 <pre> Snyder ASC </pre> Surgeon in the Volunteer Service Send to A. Genl with request to send permit An'sd & disposed of <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/58baa4a4c383d4ef09b53bb557b9a41e.pdf d0c4d87288dbdbf61b1c3dc4a5d966de Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Aurora Dec 12th 1864 </pre> Hon R W Yates <pre> Dr Sir </pre> <pre> You will probably remember of taking a memorandum of Money Clothing to that was taken from me when I was taken prisoner at Holly Springs.= You thought that goverment would make me which I have just returnd from goverment service in very limited circumstances indeed _ My only dependance for living being on My son in the fourth Ind Battery If you can assist me in getting my money you will oblige me very much I would not have asked you at this time if I had any way or means that I could depend on for my living I expected to have returnd to gov service but have no means of replenishing my Wardrobe I will not be able to return untill next spring I have just returnd from Atlanta _ I expect to remain in Chicago this winter- </pre> <pre> Respectfully Yours </pre> <pre> Mrs D W Brundage </pre> I believe this is a worthy woman and would like much to see her get help. If you can aid her in any way I hope you will <pre> Respectfully yours </pre> <pre> E. R. Allen </pre> <hr /> Brandage Mrs D. W. Aurora Dec. 12th64 You made a note of the money. clothing &c. which was taken from her when taken prisoner at Holly Springs and told her you thought Government would repay her. Hopes you will see what can be done for her as she is in great need. (See Recommendation of Hon E.R. Allen at bottom of letter) Endorsed by (Y?oors)? inside. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D. M. Brundage to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513829 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Aurora Dec 12th 1864 </pre> Hon R W Yates <pre> Dr Sir </pre> <pre> You will probably remember of taking a memorandum of Money Clothing to that was taken from me when I was taken prisoner at Holly Springs.= You thought that goverment would make me which I have just returnd from goverment service in very limited circumstances indeed _ My only dependance for living being on My son in the fourth Ind Battery If you can assist me in getting my money you will oblige me very much I would not have asked you at this time if I had any way or means that I could depend on for my living I expected to have returnd to gov service but have no means of replenishing my Wardrobe I will not be able to return untill next spring I have just returnd from Atlanta _ I expect to remain in Chicago this winter- </pre> <pre> Respectfully Yours </pre> <pre> Mrs D W Brundage </pre> I believe this is a worthy woman and would like much to see her get help. If you can aid her in any way I hope you will <pre> Respectfully yours </pre> <pre> E. R. Allen </pre> <hr /> Brandage Mrs D. W. Aurora Dec. 12th64 You made a note of the money. clothing &c. which was taken from her when taken prisoner at Holly Springs and told her you thought Government would repay her. Hopes you will see what can be done for her as she is in great need. (See Recommendation of Hon E.R. Allen at bottom of letter) Endorsed by (Y?oors)? inside. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5b5667ba6f879454bc503dbc056cd1c1.pdf a998d907d68fabbb8e806a24cde59452 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With J. Holt letter 11/29/64 <pre> War Department </pre> <pre> Washington City, </pre> <pre> December 12th 1864 </pre> Sir: <pre> The Secretary of War instructs me to transmit the enclosed copy of a report of the Judge Advocate General relative to Hiram Stanton, a Deputy Provost Marshall, now confined in the jail of Marion County, Ill., upon a charge of murder; and to request that you will give directions to have Stanton turned over to the military authorities for trial before a military tribunal, the homicide upon which the charge is based having been committed by him while in the discharge of his duty. </pre> <pre> I have the honor to be, Sir </pre> <pre> Your Obedient Servant </pre> <pre> C. A. Dana. </pre> <pre> Assist Secretary of War </pre> His Excellency Richard Yates. <pre> Governor of Illinois. </pre> <hr /> War. Department. Washington Dec 12," 64 Dana C. A. Ass't Sect'y War Transmits copy of Report of Advocate General in case of Hiram Stanton, a Depty Pro. Mar. now confined in Marion Co Jail, Charged with murder _ and requests you to direct that he be turned over to Military Authorities, as the crime charged was committed while in discharge of his duty. Col H- Examine & prepare papers <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. A. Dana to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513828 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With J. Holt letter 11/29/64 <pre> War Department </pre> <pre> Washington City, </pre> <pre> December 12th 1864 </pre> Sir: <pre> The Secretary of War instructs me to transmit the enclosed copy of a report of the Judge Advocate General relative to Hiram Stanton, a Deputy Provost Marshall, now confined in the jail of Marion County, Ill., upon a charge of murder; and to request that you will give directions to have Stanton turned over to the military authorities for trial before a military tribunal, the homicide upon which the charge is based having been committed by him while in the discharge of his duty. </pre> <pre> I have the honor to be, Sir </pre> <pre> Your Obedient Servant </pre> <pre> C. A. Dana. </pre> <pre> Assist Secretary of War </pre> His Excellency Richard Yates. <pre> Governor of Illinois. </pre> <hr /> War. Department. Washington Dec 12," 64 Dana C. A. Ass't Sect'y War Transmits copy of Report of Advocate General in case of Hiram Stanton, a Depty Pro. Mar. now confined in Marion Co Jail, Charged with murder _ and requests you to direct that he be turned over to Military Authorities, as the crime charged was committed while in discharge of his duty. Col H- Examine & prepare papers <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d63ddc14e58fe28e3db8c1f0919199e5.pdf 180135daa21b0f9c89f6c42e985117d7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Dec 12th 1864 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir Permit me to make an enquiry in regard to a Solider who is here on Furlough and which I have extended [leaves?] for the reason he has not been in a condition to return owing to Gun Shot Wound but he is now or will be in a few days in a condition to travel but the difficulty in his case is he cannot get to his Regiment it being the 26th Ill. [illegible] which is with Sherman. Said Soldier is on leave to report to his Company or Regiment at expiration of his time or be considered a deserter. and he has applied to me to know what he shall do. This is the case and how shall it be disposed of. Pardon me for writing you often But the Soldiers and many other here and in this region come to me for advise, and yet I have no direct authority to act in their matters. I would that it was otherwise. This is an important point and I could be of much service, to the Government if I had the Power. There is not an officer or medical examiner here lawfully. The Citizens here have signed a petition to the War Department to have me appointed a Medical examiner for this place. I sent it to my Brother J.C. Conkling to have you endorse it and then forward it on. I have not heard from it since it was sent. I should like to know to whom I can correspond with in Springfield in regard to such matters as I am not [???ted] in Military Matters. I have been attending to sick Soldiers for some time and feel grateful that I can be of service to them but I find it a great tax on me but I must close as a Soldier has just come in on crutches to see what I can do for him. Yours truly Henry Conkling <hr /> Conkling Henry Bloomington Dec 9 / 64 Enquires for a soldier Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Henry Conkling to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513827 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Dec 12th 1864 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir Permit me to make an enquiry in regard to a Solider who is here on Furlough and which I have extended [leaves?] for the reason he has not been in a condition to return owing to Gun Shot Wound but he is now or will be in a few days in a condition to travel but the difficulty in his case is he cannot get to his Regiment it being the 26th Ill. [illegible] which is with Sherman. Said Soldier is on leave to report to his Company or Regiment at expiration of his time or be considered a deserter. and he has applied to me to know what he shall do. This is the case and how shall it be disposed of. Pardon me for writing you often But the Soldiers and many other here and in this region come to me for advise, and yet I have no direct authority to act in their matters. I would that it was otherwise. This is an important point and I could be of much service, to the Government if I had the Power. There is not an officer or medical examiner here lawfully. The Citizens here have signed a petition to the War Department to have me appointed a Medical examiner for this place. I sent it to my Brother J.C. Conkling to have you endorse it and then forward it on. I have not heard from it since it was sent. I should like to know to whom I can correspond with in Springfield in regard to such matters as I am not [???ted] in Military Matters. I have been attending to sick Soldiers for some time and feel grateful that I can be of service to them but I find it a great tax on me but I must close as a Soldier has just come in on crutches to see what I can do for him. Yours truly Henry Conkling <hr /> Conkling Henry Bloomington Dec 9 / 64 Enquires for a soldier Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/900f7ccf94873087ab201c1ddd757b8b.pdf b12b6add3ea81b76e624baec2631106f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. OFFICE OF JOS. H. TUCKER & CO. GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 6 Board of Trade Building, SOUTH WATER STREET. JOSEPH H. TUCKER. GEO. A. GIBBS DAVID BUEL. Chicago, Dec 12' 1864 His Excellency Richd Yates Esq Springfield Ills Dear Sir. Yours of the 10th containing Draft of $230# was this day rec'd & same amt placed to your credit, balancing your a/c in full to date Accept our thanks for same. We remain Respt Yrs J. A Tucker & Co [illegible] <hr /> Joseph H. Tucker & Co $230 | Rect for fencing lumber Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. A. Tucker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513826 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. OFFICE OF JOS. H. TUCKER & CO. GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 6 Board of Trade Building, SOUTH WATER STREET. JOSEPH H. TUCKER. GEO. A. GIBBS DAVID BUEL. Chicago, Dec 12' 1864 His Excellency Richd Yates Esq Springfield Ills Dear Sir. Yours of the 10th containing Draft of $230# was this day rec'd & same amt placed to your credit, balancing your a/c in full to date Accept our thanks for same. We remain Respt Yrs J. A Tucker & Co [illegible] <hr /> Joseph H. Tucker & Co $230 | Rect for fencing lumber Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d70e162298757fa813d2ded0cfdcc81d.pdf ba3397692de8b77bea5ed29a2c46f0d4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Springfield Ills. </pre> <pre> Dec 12th 1864. </pre> His Ex Richard Yates, Gov State of Ills. <pre> Sir </pre> <pre> I respectfully asK for your endorsement upon the inclosed recommendation. </pre> <pre> The term of my Company expires on the 27th day of next February not having sufficient Veterans to retain the command. I do not wish to leave the Service And therefore asK to be Commissioned as recommended. </pre> <pre> By granting the above, you will confer a favor. </pre> <pre> A am Very Respt </pre> <pre> Your Obdt Servt </pre> <pre> Saml Roper </pre> <pre> Capn 56th Ills, Inft. </pre> Through P.O. <hr /> <pre> "Senatorial" </pre> Roper Capt Sam'l City. Dec. 12/1864. Encloses Recommendation for his appl as Capt & ACS__ which he wishes you to endorse & return. Endorsed & sent <pre> Dec 14/1864 </pre> <pre> Govr </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Samuel Roper to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513825 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Springfield Ills. </pre> <pre> Dec 12th 1864. </pre> His Ex Richard Yates, Gov State of Ills. <pre> Sir </pre> <pre> I respectfully asK for your endorsement upon the inclosed recommendation. </pre> <pre> The term of my Company expires on the 27th day of next February not having sufficient Veterans to retain the command. I do not wish to leave the Service And therefore asK to be Commissioned as recommended. </pre> <pre> By granting the above, you will confer a favor. </pre> <pre> A am Very Respt </pre> <pre> Your Obdt Servt </pre> <pre> Saml Roper </pre> <pre> Capn 56th Ills, Inft. </pre> Through P.O. <hr /> <pre> "Senatorial" </pre> Roper Capt Sam'l City. Dec. 12/1864. Encloses Recommendation for his appl as Capt & ACS__ which he wishes you to endorse & return. Endorsed & sent <pre> Dec 14/1864 </pre> <pre> Govr </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ffbba15664011a7e49a839caa4ebd507.pdf 2a14724ee7cd8b29e65c6edcf1bd985b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Monmouth Dec 12th/64 </pre> Gov Yates <pre> Dr Sir </pre> <pre> I arrived Safely at home and found My family & Friends Well, I conversed freely with Mr. Simpson on the way home in Relation to the SenatorShip he frankly admitted that takeing into Consideration the position you ocupied and the Services you had rendered &C. that you were entitled to the position but Said he would Not commit himself to any one until the legislature Met. I remarked to him that I felt Confident that you were Stronger to day than any other Candidate and that you could only be defeated by Some Combination of Circumstances that could not Now be seen and against which you could not contend because you could not foresee what they were, doing. to which he replied that there were Combinations forming to defeat you that you were Not aware of but did not tell Me what they were but I did infer from the maner in which the remark was Made that it was Some way connected with Gen Oglesby, but this is only Surmize. I have Met with Mr Strain and Mentioned the Matter to him and he remarked that he had written to you on the Subject a few days since but did not say what he had written now if Mr Strain is not </pre> <hr /> is Not for you I think he has Changed his mind Since the Election I think Mr Strain a good Man but he May have been drawn into Some of these Combinations you will be able to Judge of what he will do by the letter which he has written to you if it Should become Necessary I beleive that a Meeting could be Called in this County and that that Meeting would very nearly unanimously Express a preference for you over all others whose Names have been Mentioned in Connection with the Senatorship, please let me hear from you & I Should like to Know confidentially the position that Mr Strain ocupies on that question <pre> very Respectfully Yours &C. </pre> <pre> W D Henderson </pre> P.S <pre> let Me hear from you as soon as you hear from Washington I do feel anxious to Know what can be done for these unfortunate soldiers that are cooped up in that Miserable Den at Nashville </pre> <pre> W D H </pre> <hr /> Henderson W D _ Monmouth Dec, 13th/64 On his road home he talked with Mr Simpson on the Senator question and he (S) told him that taking into consideration the services you had rendered &c_ You were entitled to the position but that he would not commit himself till the Legislature meets_ also that there were combinations working against you of which you are not aware_ from this he inferred that Gen'l Oglesby was in someway connected with it. Strain told him that he had written to you on the subject and he would like confidentially to Know how Strain stands. <pre> Ans </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. D. Henderson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513824 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Monmouth Dec 12th/64 </pre> Gov Yates <pre> Dr Sir </pre> <pre> I arrived Safely at home and found My family & Friends Well, I conversed freely with Mr. Simpson on the way home in Relation to the SenatorShip he frankly admitted that takeing into Consideration the position you ocupied and the Services you had rendered &C. that you were entitled to the position but Said he would Not commit himself to any one until the legislature Met. I remarked to him that I felt Confident that you were Stronger to day than any other Candidate and that you could only be defeated by Some Combination of Circumstances that could not Now be seen and against which you could not contend because you could not foresee what they were, doing. to which he replied that there were Combinations forming to defeat you that you were Not aware of but did not tell Me what they were but I did infer from the maner in which the remark was Made that it was Some way connected with Gen Oglesby, but this is only Surmize. I have Met with Mr Strain and Mentioned the Matter to him and he remarked that he had written to you on the Subject a few days since but did not say what he had written now if Mr Strain is not </pre> <hr /> is Not for you I think he has Changed his mind Since the Election I think Mr Strain a good Man but he May have been drawn into Some of these Combinations you will be able to Judge of what he will do by the letter which he has written to you if it Should become Necessary I beleive that a Meeting could be Called in this County and that that Meeting would very nearly unanimously Express a preference for you over all others whose Names have been Mentioned in Connection with the Senatorship, please let me hear from you & I Should like to Know confidentially the position that Mr Strain ocupies on that question <pre> very Respectfully Yours &C. </pre> <pre> W D Henderson </pre> P.S <pre> let Me hear from you as soon as you hear from Washington I do feel anxious to Know what can be done for these unfortunate soldiers that are cooped up in that Miserable Den at Nashville </pre> <pre> W D H </pre> <hr /> Henderson W D _ Monmouth Dec, 13th/64 On his road home he talked with Mr Simpson on the Senator question and he (S) told him that taking into consideration the services you had rendered &c_ You were entitled to the position but that he would not commit himself till the Legislature meets_ also that there were combinations working against you of which you are not aware_ from this he inferred that Gen'l Oglesby was in someway connected with it. Strain told him that he had written to you on the subject and he would like confidentially to Know how Strain stands. <pre> Ans </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b0c8a121d6dfc245fb6a4eda3947fe4d.pdf 157d0a48c66640b1a7e7f710cfc1cc2b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Dec 12th /'64 Hon Richard Yates Sir. I write you at the request of Susan Pierce, asking your kind consideration and clemency towards her husband Orrin L Pierce now confined in the Military Prison at Alton. I have know herself and husband for a long time. She having been a servant in my Mother's family for three or four years. I can willingly certify to her good character and respectability - And have always heard of her husband as a hard working, honest man - I hope sincerely that <hr /> through your kindnefs he may soon be released to his poor wife and little children who need his care so much - Most Truly Marian Mulligan To His Excellency Gov Yates Springfield Ill. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Marian Mulligan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513823 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Dec 12th /'64 Hon Richard Yates Sir. I write you at the request of Susan Pierce, asking your kind consideration and clemency towards her husband Orrin L Pierce now confined in the Military Prison at Alton. I have know herself and husband for a long time. She having been a servant in my Mother's family for three or four years. I can willingly certify to her good character and respectability - And have always heard of her husband as a hard working, honest man - I hope sincerely that <hr /> through your kindnefs he may soon be released to his poor wife and little children who need his care so much - Most Truly Marian Mulligan To His Excellency Gov Yates Springfield Ill. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/635893f0bd7a2570a8b48552891e0a8d.pdf 78cd876c97bcea2a90ac2971f9b552eb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> (Private) </pre> <pre> Watseka Ills. </pre> <pre> 12th Dec. 1864 </pre> Governor Yates <pre> Dear Sir: </pre> <pre> While I was at Springfield the other day I desired very much to see you. I desired to have you write a letter to Mr Wood, our member of the legislature, in regard to the Senatorship. I knew that his predilections were for you: but soon something I had heard I was somewhat fearful that he had been impressed with the subterranean Current that is turning against you. I afterwards learned however that he had written to you to say that he should be for you He could not well be otherwise Considering the Sentiment of the people he represents </pre> <pre> Another matter I wished to see you about was in regard to a meritorious and gallant young friend of mine who would like a commission as Major or Lieutenant </pre> <hr /> Colonel in Genl. Hancock's Corps now forming at Washington. We should have Called on you, but learning that you were very unwell we refrained My friend is Capt. George E. King of the 113th Ills Infty _ He was captured in June last in the fight under Sturges. For a considerable time was confined at Charleston under fire. Being removed to Columbia S. C. _ where he was without Shelter and fed on corn meal and some Sorgum he made his escape on the 4th of last November and after undergoing great hardships and perils he arrived at Hilton Head on the 18th. On arriving at N.Y. he was ordered home to await orders from Adjutant General at Washington. He has been at home only a few days. He has been in the Service nearly ever Since the war began and has been a brave, gallant and popular soldier. He possesses good address, a fine physique and is ambitious <hr /> to distinguish himself. And his Many friends desire him to have the opportunity. In his regiment the field offices are filled and beside there are four Captains who rank him If you can aid him in any way to promotion, you will do an act which will be gratefully received and which, I personally pledge myself, you will never have occasion to regret it. I am satisfied that he would be about equally relieved to have a Staff appointment to some Major General _ especially Genl. (Lopair?) or Washburn <pre> If you prefer to have an interview with Capt. King before giving him the benefit of your influence he will call on you at Springfield. I suppose he will not receive orders from W. for some days yet </pre> <pre> If you have the health and leisure I would be much gratified to have a letter from you in reply </pre> <pre> Very Truly Yours </pre> <pre> Franklin Blades </pre> <hr /> Blades Franklin WatseKa Dec 12th 1864 He thought of calling on you while at Sprfl'd to have you write to Woods, their member of Legislature. He thinks his (W's) predelictions are for you. but that he might be led astray by some of the current arguments used by the opposition He also wants you to use your influence for the appointment of his friend Capt King of the 113th Regt. as Major or Lt Co'l in Gen Hancock's Corps_ or failing in this to to a Staff appointment on Major Genl's Staff Col H write strong letter appealing for Lt Col in H. Corps & send me with this Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Franklin Blades to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513822 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> (Private) </pre> <pre> Watseka Ills. </pre> <pre> 12th Dec. 1864 </pre> Governor Yates <pre> Dear Sir: </pre> <pre> While I was at Springfield the other day I desired very much to see you. I desired to have you write a letter to Mr Wood, our member of the legislature, in regard to the Senatorship. I knew that his predilections were for you: but soon something I had heard I was somewhat fearful that he had been impressed with the subterranean Current that is turning against you. I afterwards learned however that he had written to you to say that he should be for you He could not well be otherwise Considering the Sentiment of the people he represents </pre> <pre> Another matter I wished to see you about was in regard to a meritorious and gallant young friend of mine who would like a commission as Major or Lieutenant </pre> <hr /> Colonel in Genl. Hancock's Corps now forming at Washington. We should have Called on you, but learning that you were very unwell we refrained My friend is Capt. George E. King of the 113th Ills Infty _ He was captured in June last in the fight under Sturges. For a considerable time was confined at Charleston under fire. Being removed to Columbia S. C. _ where he was without Shelter and fed on corn meal and some Sorgum he made his escape on the 4th of last November and after undergoing great hardships and perils he arrived at Hilton Head on the 18th. On arriving at N.Y. he was ordered home to await orders from Adjutant General at Washington. He has been at home only a few days. He has been in the Service nearly ever Since the war began and has been a brave, gallant and popular soldier. He possesses good address, a fine physique and is ambitious <hr /> to distinguish himself. And his Many friends desire him to have the opportunity. In his regiment the field offices are filled and beside there are four Captains who rank him If you can aid him in any way to promotion, you will do an act which will be gratefully received and which, I personally pledge myself, you will never have occasion to regret it. I am satisfied that he would be about equally relieved to have a Staff appointment to some Major General _ especially Genl. (Lopair?) or Washburn <pre> If you prefer to have an interview with Capt. King before giving him the benefit of your influence he will call on you at Springfield. I suppose he will not receive orders from W. for some days yet </pre> <pre> If you have the health and leisure I would be much gratified to have a letter from you in reply </pre> <pre> Very Truly Yours </pre> <pre> Franklin Blades </pre> <hr /> Blades Franklin WatseKa Dec 12th 1864 He thought of calling on you while at Sprfl'd to have you write to Woods, their member of Legislature. He thinks his (W's) predelictions are for you. but that he might be led astray by some of the current arguments used by the opposition He also wants you to use your influence for the appointment of his friend Capt King of the 113th Regt. as Major or Lt Co'l in Gen Hancock's Corps_ or failing in this to to a Staff appointment on Major Genl's Staff Col H write strong letter appealing for Lt Col in H. Corps & send me with this Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20