332 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fe4f2b0e9fe43cf633818e7a4398ec14.pdf 9889e48909057cffbb6c18afc85d0b7f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Madison Gen. Hospital Indiana Dec. 12th 1864 Gov Yates Dear Sir We the sick and wounded soldiers belonging to Illinois Regiments at Madison Gen Hospital Ind do petition your excellency to have us transferred to our own state for treatment. Names Regt John McClelland 50th Ill Vol Infy Thomas Savage 64th Ills Vol Harlow J. Smith Co. A 45th " " " John Craig Co F 96th " " " Joseph Armstrong 38th " " " James H. Marland 80th " " " John L. Lenkart 112th " " " Samuel Wilcox 96th " " " Hugh R. Bain 45th " " " <hr /> [illegible] Longoron [L.?] 129 [Iln] John G. Goland 18 Illinois Charles H. Bass Co D 25 Wis Vol Ansel Hulbert Co B 25 Wis vol John A. Murray Co. I 12 Wis William A. Benell co. C 49 ill Hamilton C. Peterson Co. G. 64 Ill Alvah Howard Co. G. 36th " John Leake Co. E. 50 Ill Abel Hensel Sergt Co I 12th Ills Vol James M. [Kobb?] [110?] Ill <hr /> There are many more who would sighn this petition was it presented to them. There are many sick and wounded who will never be able for service and are desirous of getting to their own state. We hope this will meet with your approval. Yours very Respectfully John McClelland <hr /> McClelland John Madison Genl Hospital Indiana December 12th 1864 Requesting the transfer of several Illinois soldiers to the State of Illinois Ansd Dec 19 64 Snyder 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 McClelland 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 513821 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. Madison Gen. Hospital Indiana Dec. 12th 1864 Gov Yates Dear Sir We the sick and wounded soldiers belonging to Illinois Regiments at Madison Gen Hospital Ind do petition your excellency to have us transferred to our own state for treatment. Names Regt John McClelland 50th Ill Vol Infy Thomas Savage 64th Ills Vol Harlow J. Smith Co. A 45th " " " John Craig Co F 96th " " " Joseph Armstrong 38th " " " James H. Marland 80th " " " John L. Lenkart 112th " " " Samuel Wilcox 96th " " " Hugh R. Bain 45th " " " <hr /> [illegible] Longoron [L.?] 129 [Iln] John G. Goland 18 Illinois Charles H. Bass Co D 25 Wis Vol Ansel Hulbert Co B 25 Wis vol John A. Murray Co. I 12 Wis William A. Benell co. C 49 ill Hamilton C. Peterson Co. G. 64 Ill Alvah Howard Co. G. 36th " John Leake Co. E. 50 Ill Abel Hensel Sergt Co I 12th Ills Vol James M. [Kobb?] [110?] Ill <hr /> There are many more who would sighn this petition was it presented to them. There are many sick and wounded who will never be able for service and are desirous of getting to their own state. We hope this will meet with your approval. Yours very Respectfully John McClelland <hr /> McClelland John Madison Genl Hospital Indiana December 12th 1864 Requesting the transfer of several Illinois soldiers to the State of Illinois Ansd Dec 19 64 Snyder 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/43ef092f2d0f24123fb785428acfe95a.pdf 16f487db336a80ccdf352fdc6afe2a78 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [With Jas Y. Cory letter 12/7/64] State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Dec. 12th 1864. Governor: The authority to assign these men to the 65th Regt can only come from the War Department. Col Oakes has no power to make the assignment. Please let me know if application is to be made. Truly Yours. S Hirshbach <hr /> Cory James [G?] Waukegan Dec. 7th 64 Wauk men assigned to 65th Ills Regt from D'ft Rendezvous -- (File) [Disposed?] of 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 Simon Hirshbach 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 513820 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 Jas Y. Cory letter 12/7/64] State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Dec. 12th 1864. Governor: The authority to assign these men to the 65th Regt can only come from the War Department. Col Oakes has no power to make the assignment. Please let me know if application is to be made. Truly Yours. S Hirshbach <hr /> Cory James [G?] Waukegan Dec. 7th 64 Wauk men assigned to 65th Ills Regt from D'ft Rendezvous -- (File) [Disposed?] of 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/50758208e4779b7aa52a34dc6c0916b0.pdf 8c2a18092ff6cc4e2944098b6ad3e7b2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Peoria Desember the 11 1864 </pre> <pre> Goverenor yates dear Sir </pre> Its With fear and trembling that I com in to your presane I rote you a letter som time a go but I reseved no anser to it and I thought per haps you never got it per haps you think Straing that I should take the liberty to a dres you a strainger and I harley no how to a proach you but your kind and nobel face gave me courige to ask you to a sist me in the our of nead times air so hard that I cant get eney thing for my children to wair it takes all the money that i get to get a littel som thing to eat and pay my rent if my sun Was at hoam i might get a long but he is gon to risk his life on the battel field and its littel he has got as yet ah its hard to be poor theas times <hr /> if I could get fifty dollars I could get a long this Winter its hard to see my children freese or starve and and one or the outher thay Will have to do if i cant get help from som one and i cant bair to have them cauld paupers oh it rings my heart With anguish to think a bout it I am far a Way from my native hoam and all air straingers to me oh kind sir if you have eney thing to spair send it to me soon as i am verey neady rember _- What i have to ald you is gods truth oh i Would not deseve you oh no What i tel you is true as the sun shines <pre> rite soon if you Wil send a check on the bank i could get it it mite be saefer than to send the money </pre> <pre> Yours With respect </pre> <pre> Mary F Firrar </pre> direct to Peoria Ill <hr /> Firrar Mary A Peoria Dec 8/64 Wants help <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 Mary F. Ferrar to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513819 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> Peoria Desember the 11 1864 </pre> <pre> Goverenor yates dear Sir </pre> Its With fear and trembling that I com in to your presane I rote you a letter som time a go but I reseved no anser to it and I thought per haps you never got it per haps you think Straing that I should take the liberty to a dres you a strainger and I harley no how to a proach you but your kind and nobel face gave me courige to ask you to a sist me in the our of nead times air so hard that I cant get eney thing for my children to wair it takes all the money that i get to get a littel som thing to eat and pay my rent if my sun Was at hoam i might get a long but he is gon to risk his life on the battel field and its littel he has got as yet ah its hard to be poor theas times <hr /> if I could get fifty dollars I could get a long this Winter its hard to see my children freese or starve and and one or the outher thay Will have to do if i cant get help from som one and i cant bair to have them cauld paupers oh it rings my heart With anguish to think a bout it I am far a Way from my native hoam and all air straingers to me oh kind sir if you have eney thing to spair send it to me soon as i am verey neady rember _- What i have to ald you is gods truth oh i Would not deseve you oh no What i tel you is true as the sun shines <pre> rite soon if you Wil send a check on the bank i could get it it mite be saefer than to send the money </pre> <pre> Yours With respect </pre> <pre> Mary F Firrar </pre> direct to Peoria Ill <hr /> Firrar Mary A Peoria Dec 8/64 Wants help <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/84bdb7939099d14ad600b09614efce57.pdf 6a679dfa694055556cdc90ddec593062 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Dec. 11th Gov. Yates The apology due you for thus intruding myself upon your time and attention, you will find in the statement which, after long hesitation I have concluded to make - trusting to the noble and generous impulses of your nature for pardon should the liberty I am taking be unwarrantable and the request I make unreasonable --- I am unused to beg - for scarce anything else would I -- My husband Delos Carson enlisted in the U.S. service about Oct. 28th 1862 in the 3rd Ills. Cavalry - Co. I. <hr /> He served as private until some time in November or December of the following year when he recruited and was commissioned Captain of Battery D. 1st Alabama Heavy Artillery (Colored) -- afterwards 6th U. S. Heavy Artillery -- a part of which regiment you are aware helped make up the garrison at Fort Pillow - April last-- My Husband was of the number who survived the battle to be cruelly murdered after laying down his arms - for proof of which I beg leave to refer you to the published report of the Investigating Committee upon the conduct of the war &.c. His body was placed in a coffin & [illegible] so that I could have it removed to this place - The season has arrived when I could best have it done & my greatest desire is to have it accomplished -- Leaving home - his business was sacrificed -- He served faithfully & well never leaving his post for once to visit even me --- <hr /> I have supported myself & child by teaching thus far - but my salary is too small (and I have received nothing from Government yet) to allow me the means of defraying the expense of a trip to the Fort & back with my husbands body -- a vacation occurs in our school between the 22nd of this & the 7th of next month. Could you among your constant acts of mercy and generosity give me a pass so that during my vacation I may accomplish that which next to my country's salvation is my intensest desire --- In giving my husband - I gave my all -- a costly sacrifice - if he had met his fate other [illegible] wise I might have felt a free one --- I address you upon this subject because you have shown yourself so preeminently the friend of the soldier & the unfortunate -- I might refer you to Kersey Fell or Judge Davis in regard to this statement -- Begging pardon for <hr /> occupying your time to such an extent & praying that you will consider my petition I close Gratefully and Truly Your Humbl Servant Mrs. D. E. Carson Bloomington Ills. Carson Mrs D. E Bloomington Dec 11/64 In reference to her husband in the army. Ans 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 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 D. E. Carson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513818 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. 11th Gov. Yates The apology due you for thus intruding myself upon your time and attention, you will find in the statement which, after long hesitation I have concluded to make - trusting to the noble and generous impulses of your nature for pardon should the liberty I am taking be unwarrantable and the request I make unreasonable --- I am unused to beg - for scarce anything else would I -- My husband Delos Carson enlisted in the U.S. service about Oct. 28th 1862 in the 3rd Ills. Cavalry - Co. I. <hr /> He served as private until some time in November or December of the following year when he recruited and was commissioned Captain of Battery D. 1st Alabama Heavy Artillery (Colored) -- afterwards 6th U. S. Heavy Artillery -- a part of which regiment you are aware helped make up the garrison at Fort Pillow - April last-- My Husband was of the number who survived the battle to be cruelly murdered after laying down his arms - for proof of which I beg leave to refer you to the published report of the Investigating Committee upon the conduct of the war &.c. His body was placed in a coffin & [illegible] so that I could have it removed to this place - The season has arrived when I could best have it done & my greatest desire is to have it accomplished -- Leaving home - his business was sacrificed -- He served faithfully & well never leaving his post for once to visit even me --- <hr /> I have supported myself & child by teaching thus far - but my salary is too small (and I have received nothing from Government yet) to allow me the means of defraying the expense of a trip to the Fort & back with my husbands body -- a vacation occurs in our school between the 22nd of this & the 7th of next month. Could you among your constant acts of mercy and generosity give me a pass so that during my vacation I may accomplish that which next to my country's salvation is my intensest desire --- In giving my husband - I gave my all -- a costly sacrifice - if he had met his fate other [illegible] wise I might have felt a free one --- I address you upon this subject because you have shown yourself so preeminently the friend of the soldier & the unfortunate -- I might refer you to Kersey Fell or Judge Davis in regard to this statement -- Begging pardon for <hr /> occupying your time to such an extent & praying that you will consider my petition I close Gratefully and Truly Your Humbl Servant Mrs. D. E. Carson Bloomington Ills. Carson Mrs D. E Bloomington Dec 11/64 In reference to her husband in the army. Ans 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/bc18baad83761d2218454f0355765938.pdf 4fdf24f66590ad71230f97c813efb57f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Dec 11th 64 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir: If Mr. Francis' permit is sent to you will you please forward it to me immediately, or if the Secretary refuses it from any cause will you inform me at your earliest convenience. I feel very anxious about this matter and shall be much obliged to you for any exertion you may make in behalf of my friend. I have the honor to be your [Obid?] Servant S.L. Spink <hr /> Spinks S.L- City Dec. 11th 1864. Wishes you would forward the answer to application for Francis' permit to him immediately on its reception- and in case it is refused you would oblige him by exerting yourself in the matter. 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 S. L. Spink to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513817 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Dec 11th 64 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir: If Mr. Francis' permit is sent to you will you please forward it to me immediately, or if the Secretary refuses it from any cause will you inform me at your earliest convenience. I feel very anxious about this matter and shall be much obliged to you for any exertion you may make in behalf of my friend. I have the honor to be your [Obid?] Servant S.L. Spink <hr /> Spinks S.L- City Dec. 11th 1864. Wishes you would forward the answer to application for Francis' permit to him immediately on its reception- and in case it is refused you would oblige him by exerting yourself in the matter. 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/b1b8254f17d576cdc5e7916deed94ed4.pdf f7de8549267dfa931497579825db6dc6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Dec. 10th 1864. S.S. Phelps Esq. Dear Friend, I thank you for your very kind and interesting letter - and with pleasure I reply to your question. - I was a good deal like yourself and thought there would be no opposition for Senator. but it seems there is to be an effort. - Mr Washburne has declared himself a Candidate, and he has been trying to join teams with Gen'l Logan and Gen'l Palmer to try & secure my defeat. - Whether Logan & Palmer have consented to become candidates I do not know. I saw your Representative Mr Simpson today and he says he is not com- <hr /> mitted. I hope you will have what influence you can brought to bear upon him. without telling him it is suggested by me. - It hardly seems fair to try and get up an opposition to me now. when it is remembered that two years ago the Union Republicans voted for me unanimously for Senator against Richardson and our Union friends have everywhere held out encouragements to justify me in beleiving that if we carried the Legislature, I would be their Candidate for U.S. Senator. - also that the Union party voted for such a result, among others at the late election. also that Farnsworth's Congressional district at this last convention of delegates, from every county voted unanimously that I was their first, last and only choice. also that numerous county conventions (including Sangamon) voted the secure thing, and many <hr /> [Dec 10 1864] other County Conventions offered to do the same thing (including my own county of Morgan). but I requested them not to do so as that was well enough understood. Also when it is an indisputable fact, I suppose, that nineteen out of every twenty of our Union voters, and nearly all our Soldiers in the field desire my Election. It is also a fact that Washburne, Palmer & Logan each has a high and lucrative position already, and will be in the public service anyhow while if I am not elected I will have to retire from the public service, which I would not like to do during the existence of the trouble in which our country is involved. I will say however that so far I have most favorable reports from the various members, and my election seems very certain if a fair Expression can be had. I would like to have as near a unanimous vote as possible, as that would give me a favorable recommendation to the Senate, & to the country, and a position of greater influence for my State and for my friends. - I have have had a good deal <hr /> of Legislative experience, six years in the Legislature, and four years in Congress, and having been the intimate friend of Mr Lincoln for 25 years I think I would have as much consideration at his hands and at the hands of the members of his Cabinet (with all of whom I am personally acquainted) in getting justice for our State, as any man who might be sent there. - I think both Mercer and Henderson would like to see me there, and, therefore I request that you will take some pains in the two Counties, and also in Warren & McDonough, to be sure that the Representation & Senator are right. Please let me hear from you and beleive me Most sincerely Your Friend Rich. Yates 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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to S. S. Phelps Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513816 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Dec. 10th 1864. S.S. Phelps Esq. Dear Friend, I thank you for your very kind and interesting letter - and with pleasure I reply to your question. - I was a good deal like yourself and thought there would be no opposition for Senator. but it seems there is to be an effort. - Mr Washburne has declared himself a Candidate, and he has been trying to join teams with Gen'l Logan and Gen'l Palmer to try & secure my defeat. - Whether Logan & Palmer have consented to become candidates I do not know. I saw your Representative Mr Simpson today and he says he is not com- <hr /> mitted. I hope you will have what influence you can brought to bear upon him. without telling him it is suggested by me. - It hardly seems fair to try and get up an opposition to me now. when it is remembered that two years ago the Union Republicans voted for me unanimously for Senator against Richardson and our Union friends have everywhere held out encouragements to justify me in beleiving that if we carried the Legislature, I would be their Candidate for U.S. Senator. - also that the Union party voted for such a result, among others at the late election. also that Farnsworth's Congressional district at this last convention of delegates, from every county voted unanimously that I was their first, last and only choice. also that numerous county conventions (including Sangamon) voted the secure thing, and many <hr /> [Dec 10 1864] other County Conventions offered to do the same thing (including my own county of Morgan). but I requested them not to do so as that was well enough understood. Also when it is an indisputable fact, I suppose, that nineteen out of every twenty of our Union voters, and nearly all our Soldiers in the field desire my Election. It is also a fact that Washburne, Palmer & Logan each has a high and lucrative position already, and will be in the public service anyhow while if I am not elected I will have to retire from the public service, which I would not like to do during the existence of the trouble in which our country is involved. I will say however that so far I have most favorable reports from the various members, and my election seems very certain if a fair Expression can be had. I would like to have as near a unanimous vote as possible, as that would give me a favorable recommendation to the Senate, & to the country, and a position of greater influence for my State and for my friends. - I have have had a good deal <hr /> of Legislative experience, six years in the Legislature, and four years in Congress, and having been the intimate friend of Mr Lincoln for 25 years I think I would have as much consideration at his hands and at the hands of the members of his Cabinet (with all of whom I am personally acquainted) in getting justice for our State, as any man who might be sent there. - I think both Mercer and Henderson would like to see me there, and, therefore I request that you will take some pains in the two Counties, and also in Warren & McDonough, to be sure that the Representation & Senator are right. Please let me hear from you and beleive me Most sincerely Your Friend Rich. Yates 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/5a809d47fc21ecda8de99d605104768c.pdf 2824e21d22d73eaa4ec9fed75f4ce98d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dec. 10th, 1864. S. S. Phelps, Esq. Dear Friend, I thank you for your very kind and interesting letter - and with pleasure I reply to your question. I was a good deal like yourself and thought there would be no opposition for Senator, but it seems there is to be an effort. Mr. Washburne has declared himself a candidate, and he has been trying to join teams with Gen'l Logan and Gen'l Palmer to try and secure my defeat. Whether Logan & Palmer have consented to become candidates I do not know. I saw your Representative Mr. Simpson today and he says he is not committed. I hope you will have what influence you can, brought to bear upon him, without telling him it is suggested by me. It hardly seems fair to try and get up an opposition to me now, when it is remembered that two years ago the Union Republicans voted for me unanimously for Senator against Richardson and our Union friends have everywhere held out encouragement to justify me in believing that if we carried the Legislature, I would be their candidate for U. S. Senator. Also that the Union party voted for such a result, among others at the late election, also that Farnsworth's congressional district at their last convention of delegates, from every county voted unanimously that I was their first, last and only choice- also that numerous county conventions (including Sauganion) voted the same thing and many other county conventions offered to do the same thing (including my own county of Morgan), but I reuqested them not to do so as that was well enough understood. Also when it is an indisputable fact., I suppose, that nineteen out of every twenty of our Union voters, and nearly all our Soldiers in the field desire <hr /> my election. It is also a fact that Washburne, Palmer & Logan each has a high and lucrative position already, and will be in the public service anyhow, while if I am not elected, I will have to retire from the public Service, which I would not like to do during the extstence of the troubles in which our country is involved. I will say however that so far I have most favorable reports from the various members, and my election seems very certain if a fair expression can be had. I would like to have as near a unanimous vote as possible as that would give me a favorable recommendation to the senate and to the country, and a position of greater influence for my state and for my friends. I have had a good deal of Legislative experience, six years in the Legislature, and four years in congress, and having been the intimate friend of Mr. Lincoln for 25 years I think I would have as much consideration at his hands and at the hands of the members of his cabinet (with all of whom I am personally acquainted) in getting justice for our state, as any man who might be sent there. I think both Mercer (CO) and Henderson (CO) would like to see me there and therefore I request that you will take some pains in the two counties, and also in Warren & McDonough to be sure that the Representative & Senator are right. Please let me hear from you and believe me most sincerely Your friend Rich. Yates. 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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to S. S. Phelps Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513815 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. Dec. 10th, 1864. S. S. Phelps, Esq. Dear Friend, I thank you for your very kind and interesting letter - and with pleasure I reply to your question. I was a good deal like yourself and thought there would be no opposition for Senator, but it seems there is to be an effort. Mr. Washburne has declared himself a candidate, and he has been trying to join teams with Gen'l Logan and Gen'l Palmer to try and secure my defeat. Whether Logan & Palmer have consented to become candidates I do not know. I saw your Representative Mr. Simpson today and he says he is not committed. I hope you will have what influence you can, brought to bear upon him, without telling him it is suggested by me. It hardly seems fair to try and get up an opposition to me now, when it is remembered that two years ago the Union Republicans voted for me unanimously for Senator against Richardson and our Union friends have everywhere held out encouragement to justify me in believing that if we carried the Legislature, I would be their candidate for U. S. Senator. Also that the Union party voted for such a result, among others at the late election, also that Farnsworth's congressional district at their last convention of delegates, from every county voted unanimously that I was their first, last and only choice- also that numerous county conventions (including Sauganion) voted the same thing and many other county conventions offered to do the same thing (including my own county of Morgan), but I reuqested them not to do so as that was well enough understood. Also when it is an indisputable fact., I suppose, that nineteen out of every twenty of our Union voters, and nearly all our Soldiers in the field desire <hr /> my election. It is also a fact that Washburne, Palmer & Logan each has a high and lucrative position already, and will be in the public service anyhow, while if I am not elected, I will have to retire from the public Service, which I would not like to do during the extstence of the troubles in which our country is involved. I will say however that so far I have most favorable reports from the various members, and my election seems very certain if a fair expression can be had. I would like to have as near a unanimous vote as possible as that would give me a favorable recommendation to the senate and to the country, and a position of greater influence for my state and for my friends. I have had a good deal of Legislative experience, six years in the Legislature, and four years in congress, and having been the intimate friend of Mr. Lincoln for 25 years I think I would have as much consideration at his hands and at the hands of the members of his cabinet (with all of whom I am personally acquainted) in getting justice for our state, as any man who might be sent there. I think both Mercer (CO) and Henderson (CO) would like to see me there and therefore I request that you will take some pains in the two counties, and also in Warren & McDonough to be sure that the Representative & Senator are right. Please let me hear from you and believe me most sincerely Your friend Rich. Yates. 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/a088bf47e5b6bfe17aaa91939d47dcb2.pdf 7eec5122e8a5137ba4e9d27d79f85e0a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Medical Director's Office, </pre> <pre> Northern Department. </pre> <pre> Cincinnati O., Dec. 10, 1864, </pre> Governor: <pre> Your Excellency's letter of Dec. 7, '64 to the Surgeon in charge of U.S. Gen. Hospital Madison, Ind. relative to the transfer of Illinois soldiers to their own State having been referred to this office I have the honor to say, that I have already directed the transfer of such as desired to go to Quincy & Springfield. One hundred asKed to be transferred to Chicago, but as the Hospitals in that vicinity are full, I have been unable to comply with their request. I could at present transfer these men to Quincy, if that would suit their (illegible). I will enquire into this & will endeavor to accommodate them if practicable. </pre> <pre> Very respectfully </pre> His Excellency Rich'd Yates.............................................................. Your obedt servant <pre> Governor of Ills............................. Chs J. Tripler </pre> <pre> Springfield Ills,...............................(Liet?) Col. USA. Med'l. Director </pre> <hr /> Tripler Dr Chas S <pre> Med. Direc. </pre> <pre> Cincinnati Dec 19/64 </pre> Has directed transfer of Illinois Soldiers who are able to travel Publish Published as directed Dec 1464 Snyder ADC <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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charles I. Tripler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513814 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> Medical Director's Office, </pre> <pre> Northern Department. </pre> <pre> Cincinnati O., Dec. 10, 1864, </pre> Governor: <pre> Your Excellency's letter of Dec. 7, '64 to the Surgeon in charge of U.S. Gen. Hospital Madison, Ind. relative to the transfer of Illinois soldiers to their own State having been referred to this office I have the honor to say, that I have already directed the transfer of such as desired to go to Quincy & Springfield. One hundred asKed to be transferred to Chicago, but as the Hospitals in that vicinity are full, I have been unable to comply with their request. I could at present transfer these men to Quincy, if that would suit their (illegible). I will enquire into this & will endeavor to accommodate them if practicable. </pre> <pre> Very respectfully </pre> His Excellency Rich'd Yates.............................................................. Your obedt servant <pre> Governor of Ills............................. Chs J. Tripler </pre> <pre> Springfield Ills,...............................(Liet?) Col. USA. Med'l. Director </pre> <hr /> Tripler Dr Chas S <pre> Med. Direc. </pre> <pre> Cincinnati Dec 19/64 </pre> Has directed transfer of Illinois Soldiers who are able to travel Publish Published as directed Dec 1464 Snyder ADC <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/d45f3e345f1a6535fe349ea4c01f8a2f.pdf 5f94175b0f750c0652be8235fb38db40 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Poland Clay Co. Ind. December 10th. 1864. To His Excellency the Governor of Illinois. Dear Sir. My Son Henry Baumunk is a member of Capt Vaughns Battery, and is at present Stationed at Little Rock Arkansas. He has been from home for the last 8 years. He was on his way home from the west, and when he arrived in Springfield in your State he joined the Battery, and has been in the Service upwards of Two years. and has not had a furlough or leave of absence Since he entered the Service, And as I and his mother are becoming quite old, and his mother especially is very infirm, your Excellency will confer a lasting favor on us if you will use your influence to procure him a furlough for a Short time that he may visit us, and we will guarantee that he will return to the Service at the expiration <hr /> of his Furlough. I hope your Excellency will Condesend to give us your influence on this occasion and thereby greatly oblige the aged parents of Henry Baumunk yours Very Respectfully Michael Baumunk <hr /> Baumunk Michael Poland Ind. Dec 10/64 Want there son Henry of Vaughn's Batry furloughed. Apply for & Answer Ansd & appd for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Michael Baumunk to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513813 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. Poland Clay Co. Ind. December 10th. 1864. To His Excellency the Governor of Illinois. Dear Sir. My Son Henry Baumunk is a member of Capt Vaughns Battery, and is at present Stationed at Little Rock Arkansas. He has been from home for the last 8 years. He was on his way home from the west, and when he arrived in Springfield in your State he joined the Battery, and has been in the Service upwards of Two years. and has not had a furlough or leave of absence Since he entered the Service, And as I and his mother are becoming quite old, and his mother especially is very infirm, your Excellency will confer a lasting favor on us if you will use your influence to procure him a furlough for a Short time that he may visit us, and we will guarantee that he will return to the Service at the expiration <hr /> of his Furlough. I hope your Excellency will Condesend to give us your influence on this occasion and thereby greatly oblige the aged parents of Henry Baumunk yours Very Respectfully Michael Baumunk <hr /> Baumunk Michael Poland Ind. Dec 10/64 Want there son Henry of Vaughn's Batry furloughed. Apply for & Answer Ansd & appd for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/578fe3b2cb85c4be3de0af4e809430ce.pdf 22432bcc25de16aa22d0c9ad73683633 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Headquarters District of Illinois, </pre> <pre> Springfield, Ill..... Dec.....10.....1864. </pre> His Excellency <pre> Ric'd Yates </pre> <pre> Governor of Ills. </pre> <pre> Sir: </pre> <pre> I have the honor to inform your Excellency that the Communication of the Hon. J. Grimshaw with your Endorsement has been forwarded to the Adj't General of the Army in accordance with G. O. No 384, A.G.O. (servis?) 1863. The Sick & wounded referred to were from Jeffersonville Ind. and Camp J. Holt Ky. </pre> <pre> I have the honor to be </pre> <pre> Very respectfully </pre> <pre> John Cook </pre> <pre> Brig Gen Comdg. </pre> P.S. please refer to Genl. order above cited <pre> J.C. </pre> <hr /> Cook Gen'l John Spfl'd Dec 10/1864 Communication of Hon J Grimshaw with your Endorsement has been forwarded to Adj't Gen'l of the army - <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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Cook to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513812 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> Headquarters District of Illinois, </pre> <pre> Springfield, Ill..... Dec.....10.....1864. </pre> His Excellency <pre> Ric'd Yates </pre> <pre> Governor of Ills. </pre> <pre> Sir: </pre> <pre> I have the honor to inform your Excellency that the Communication of the Hon. J. Grimshaw with your Endorsement has been forwarded to the Adj't General of the Army in accordance with G. O. No 384, A.G.O. (servis?) 1863. The Sick & wounded referred to were from Jeffersonville Ind. and Camp J. Holt Ky. </pre> <pre> I have the honor to be </pre> <pre> Very respectfully </pre> <pre> John Cook </pre> <pre> Brig Gen Comdg. </pre> P.S. please refer to Genl. order above cited <pre> J.C. </pre> <hr /> Cook Gen'l John Spfl'd Dec 10/1864 Communication of Hon J Grimshaw with your Endorsement has been forwarded to Adj't Gen'l of the army - <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/4a987790086efa9780a5ba8256379461.pdf b188a5e1d2675299a24af4a0c782e9f8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> (private) </pre> <pre> Tribune office Dec 9, 1864 </pre> Dear Governor. <pre> Yours of_____ was duly received. In accordance with your suggestion I showed it to Mr Medill. He was pleased with it. He says that the opposition wont win, that they cant beat you, and he shall be party to no such undertaking. He says he shall stand aloof from the fight and Keep the Tribune perfectly neutral; that his preferences are with you, and that he hopes you may succeed, and thinks you will when the time of election comes. I learn (not from him) that parties in Washburne's interest have asked that the columns of the Tribune be thrown open to them, for the publication of affidavits affecting your character for sobriety etc. and that Mr Medill refused to accede to the demand. He would have nothing to do with attacks upon you. It was said to Medill that you were "drunk" at Fulton, and that affidavits could be provided to that effect. I told M. that it was a d__d lie, and that I was willing to make affidavit to the fact that you left Fulton sober etc. </pre> <pre> As you say in yours, the matter looks all right now. It is generally conceded even </pre> <hr /> by the warmest friends of the other candidates that your election is in effect a fact accomplished. I hope to be able to congratulate You upon your election early in November. I see by the papers that Green is elected in the Marion Senatorial District after all. Is he a friend of yours? <pre> I shall probably be in Springfield a day or two at the commencement of the session. </pre> <pre> Yours very truly_ </pre> <pre> A. H. Rodman </pre> <hr /> Rodman A H. <pre> Chicago </pre> Tribune Office Dec 9th 1864 Showed your letter to Medill & he was pleased with it. He said he was for you and that they could not beat you _ that he would stand aloof from the fight. and Keep the Tribune Neutral _ That his preferences are for you, & hopes you will succeed, & believes you will <pre> He learned that some of the Washburn men, asked that the columns of the Tribune be open to affidavits assailing your character for sobriety &c & that Medill refused to allow anything of the Kind. Medill was told that you were drunk at Fulton _ he told him it was a D__d lie that he would swear you were not &c. </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 A. H. Rodman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513811 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> Tribune office Dec 9, 1864 </pre> Dear Governor. <pre> Yours of_____ was duly received. In accordance with your suggestion I showed it to Mr Medill. He was pleased with it. He says that the opposition wont win, that they cant beat you, and he shall be party to no such undertaking. He says he shall stand aloof from the fight and Keep the Tribune perfectly neutral; that his preferences are with you, and that he hopes you may succeed, and thinks you will when the time of election comes. I learn (not from him) that parties in Washburne's interest have asked that the columns of the Tribune be thrown open to them, for the publication of affidavits affecting your character for sobriety etc. and that Mr Medill refused to accede to the demand. He would have nothing to do with attacks upon you. It was said to Medill that you were "drunk" at Fulton, and that affidavits could be provided to that effect. I told M. that it was a d__d lie, and that I was willing to make affidavit to the fact that you left Fulton sober etc. </pre> <pre> As you say in yours, the matter looks all right now. It is generally conceded even </pre> <hr /> by the warmest friends of the other candidates that your election is in effect a fact accomplished. I hope to be able to congratulate You upon your election early in November. I see by the papers that Green is elected in the Marion Senatorial District after all. Is he a friend of yours? <pre> I shall probably be in Springfield a day or two at the commencement of the session. </pre> <pre> Yours very truly_ </pre> <pre> A. H. Rodman </pre> <hr /> Rodman A H. <pre> Chicago </pre> Tribune Office Dec 9th 1864 Showed your letter to Medill & he was pleased with it. He said he was for you and that they could not beat you _ that he would stand aloof from the fight. and Keep the Tribune Neutral _ That his preferences are for you, & hopes you will succeed, & believes you will <pre> He learned that some of the Washburn men, asked that the columns of the Tribune be open to affidavits assailing your character for sobriety &c & that Medill refused to allow anything of the Kind. Medill was told that you were drunk at Fulton _ he told him it was a D__d lie that he would swear you were not &c. </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d3b97d9affe8feef1189a60d7d16fb7b.pdf 666b432e5a02896e8674a04d23aefaa2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> DeKalb Dec 9, 1864 </pre> To His Excellency R Yates Dear Sir <pre> Yours with speeches came duly to hand. And am very much obliged. </pre> <pre> As to the questions of United States Senator, I have not fully determined who I shall support. </pre> <pre> With favourable considerations </pre> <pre> I am Your Obt servt </pre> <pre> J V Randall </pre> <hr /> Randall J. V. DeKalb, Dec 9th 1864. Speeches received _ As to Senator, he has not fully determined who he will support. <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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. V. Randall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513810 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> DeKalb Dec 9, 1864 </pre> To His Excellency R Yates Dear Sir <pre> Yours with speeches came duly to hand. And am very much obliged. </pre> <pre> As to the questions of United States Senator, I have not fully determined who I shall support. </pre> <pre> With favourable considerations </pre> <pre> I am Your Obt servt </pre> <pre> J V Randall </pre> <hr /> Randall J. V. DeKalb, Dec 9th 1864. Speeches received _ As to Senator, he has not fully determined who he will support. <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/6d299c1e748fcf8715ded98d8871447c.pdf 673ef5b40981fb734414f89605182d61 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of the Circuit Clerk & Recorder of Cook County. Chicago Dec 9 1864 Dear Governor. I herewith Enclose the substance of a Letter that I desire you to have Copied and sign it, if you can do so Consistently. The facts are these, the young man Wait was my Cashier for about six years, a smart active fellow and when the war broke out, he left a young beautiful Wife and one Child for the service, some Eighteen Months ago he received an Ensigns Commission and since then has been Acting in that Capacity on the Mississippi, about the last of October he received Letters from Chicago informing him that his wife was unfaithful, and advizing him to return home immediately, his Officer in Command Could not give him a leave, but sent him from the Mouth of Red River to Cairo to Rear Admiral Lee <hr /> for his leave, when he arrived at Cairo he learned that the admiral had gone up to Paduca, he did not go to Mound City at all, but came directly to Chicago, and reported to the Admiral from here, he has not seen the Admiral at all, but on writing to a friend immediately on his arrival here he was advized to go immediately to Mound City, he did so and reported to the Comodore who informed him that the least penalty he would get would be disgrace and to serve as a Common sailor for the balance of his term, his friends think that with a friend to go to Washington with your Letter, & others from Citizens here making a full Explanation to Mr Arnold that Secy Wells will be induced to accept his resignation, and save him from this disgrace, he is a good fellow young and brave and loves his wife and baby, if you can sign this Letter do so and return to me by first mail Yours Truly Wm. L. Church Have just recieved your dispatch to Meet Judge Miller at Tremont, Will be there, Mart C is here, Attended to File <hr /> Church Wm L Chicago Dec. 9. 1864 Wants you to give a young man a letter to Sect'y Welles Attended to 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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William L. Church to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513809 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 the Circuit Clerk & Recorder of Cook County. Chicago Dec 9 1864 Dear Governor. I herewith Enclose the substance of a Letter that I desire you to have Copied and sign it, if you can do so Consistently. The facts are these, the young man Wait was my Cashier for about six years, a smart active fellow and when the war broke out, he left a young beautiful Wife and one Child for the service, some Eighteen Months ago he received an Ensigns Commission and since then has been Acting in that Capacity on the Mississippi, about the last of October he received Letters from Chicago informing him that his wife was unfaithful, and advizing him to return home immediately, his Officer in Command Could not give him a leave, but sent him from the Mouth of Red River to Cairo to Rear Admiral Lee <hr /> for his leave, when he arrived at Cairo he learned that the admiral had gone up to Paduca, he did not go to Mound City at all, but came directly to Chicago, and reported to the Admiral from here, he has not seen the Admiral at all, but on writing to a friend immediately on his arrival here he was advized to go immediately to Mound City, he did so and reported to the Comodore who informed him that the least penalty he would get would be disgrace and to serve as a Common sailor for the balance of his term, his friends think that with a friend to go to Washington with your Letter, & others from Citizens here making a full Explanation to Mr Arnold that Secy Wells will be induced to accept his resignation, and save him from this disgrace, he is a good fellow young and brave and loves his wife and baby, if you can sign this Letter do so and return to me by first mail Yours Truly Wm. L. Church Have just recieved your dispatch to Meet Judge Miller at Tremont, Will be there, Mart C is here, Attended to File <hr /> Church Wm L Chicago Dec. 9. 1864 Wants you to give a young man a letter to Sect'y Welles Attended to 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/4f005213fc25701a33ea3170f6758b74.pdf 8c9136a3463c2a26e9017181dc08e4b2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> E PLURIBUS UNUM </pre> <pre> University of Michigan, </pre> <pre> TUEBOR </pre> <pre> Ann Arbor, Dec 9th, 1864 </pre> SIOUA RTS - PENNSULAM- AMENAIA <pre> CIRCUMSPICE </pre> <pre> Gov Yates </pre> <pre> Springfield Ill. </pre> <pre> Dear Sir: </pre> <pre> Your favor of the 8th (dist.?) is just received, and in reply I would Say we are Still very desirous that you should favor us with a Lecture at your own convenience, and our Expence. </pre> <pre> As to the Selections of a Subject we would not presume to dictate, but would leave this entirely with your own good judgement. </pre> <pre> Hoping Soon to hear from you definitely on the Subject. </pre> <pre> I am Still Sir </pre> <pre> Very Respectfully </pre> <pre> Your Obt. Servt. </pre> <pre> Geo. W. Seevers, </pre> <pre> Cor, Sec'y </pre> <hr /> Seevers Geo. W. Ann Arbor Dec. 14th 64 They are still very desirous of having you give them a lecture at your earliest convenience, _ Select your own subject. <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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 George W. Seevers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513808 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> E PLURIBUS UNUM </pre> <pre> University of Michigan, </pre> <pre> TUEBOR </pre> <pre> Ann Arbor, Dec 9th, 1864 </pre> SIOUA RTS - PENNSULAM- AMENAIA <pre> CIRCUMSPICE </pre> <pre> Gov Yates </pre> <pre> Springfield Ill. </pre> <pre> Dear Sir: </pre> <pre> Your favor of the 8th (dist.?) is just received, and in reply I would Say we are Still very desirous that you should favor us with a Lecture at your own convenience, and our Expence. </pre> <pre> As to the Selections of a Subject we would not presume to dictate, but would leave this entirely with your own good judgement. </pre> <pre> Hoping Soon to hear from you definitely on the Subject. </pre> <pre> I am Still Sir </pre> <pre> Very Respectfully </pre> <pre> Your Obt. Servt. </pre> <pre> Geo. W. Seevers, </pre> <pre> Cor, Sec'y </pre> <hr /> Seevers Geo. W. Ann Arbor Dec. 14th 64 They are still very desirous of having you give them a lecture at your earliest convenience, _ Select your own subject. <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/dab922ff72bd840a690542cced33673b.pdf c5b2dd2f49ad2af6de3c8a588a9c2060 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. Please address PO Box 1058 Chicago Ill greatfully acknowledged on the part of a suffering invalid, the result of disease contracted in [service?] in the field. Chicago Dec. 9th 1864 Hon. Richard Yates I remain Sir your humble Servant. Springfield. Nathan R. Wakefield. Dear Sir, I Your humble servant now petition you to assist me in obtaining my pay from services [rendered the Government as?] or non-commissioned officer in the 77th Regt. of Ill Vol Infantry. I will give you a history of the matter, giving you the particulars as far as I can remember & will if necessary give you Phisicians certifficates confirming the truth of what I say. In the first place I was sworn into the state service on the seventh {7th} day of August 1862 & helped to raise & <hr /> organize a company for the afore said Regt. When the Regt. was fully organised I was chosen to act as Comisary Sergeant & was finally appointed to that place. I filled it until the Seventeenth {17th} of Dec 1862. At which time the Hains. Bluff expedition started from Memphis Tenn. At that time I was sick with Camp Diareah & refused to give up a state [illegible] to a Captain of the Regt. for which I was [illegible ] to the Ranks. I continued to grow worse & did not do much duty till the Sixth of Jan 1863 after which time I was sent north with the Chaplain on sick furlough. The Chaplain soon [recovered?] & returned. When I began to get better of the Diareah I broke out with a skin disease & the Dr was not able to help me. I heard from <hr /> the Regt but once which I promptly answered. Untill Sept 1863 when they wrote me that I was reported as absent without leave. I was then so poorly that I could not return & was not able to undertake the voyage till Nov. 1863. About the middle of the Month I started on my trip south all alone feeling all the time that I was liable to be picked up as a deserter. I reached New Orleans the 1st day of December & reported to the Officer Comanding & was sent to the Convalescent Camp at that time commanded by Maj Peter Davidson of Peoria Ill. Maj of [Maj of Artillery?]. I was there till nearly the close of December, when I was examined by the Surgeon in Charge of Camp & the Medical inspection of the 13th A.G. & was discharged without even reporting to my Regt. by order of Maj Gen Banks. A notice of my <hr /> discharge was at once sent to the Regt & also to the War Department Wash. D.C. The officers have failed to send me a description [ ] & I have written them several times about it. I belonged to Company C of the Regt. Maj Wm. J. Conkling of Springfield has my discharge in his possession but says he is unable to do anything for me until those papers are processed. My health still remains so that I cannot labor. I was examined by Dr. [illegible] of this City. [Chief?] Examiner for Pensions & he said I was entitled to a full pay pension & said he would forward my claim to the Pension [bureau? ] at Washington. I will send you affidafits in regard to my case if you wish. {Now?] Honored Sir if you will use your influence in my behalf in getting my papers for me it will be <hr /> Wakefield, N. R. Chicago Dec 9/64 Wants assistance to get his pay for military service. Attended to 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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Nathan R. Wakefield to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513807 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/e76a81372812d9770a177da0ddb68b97.pdf b3840c6700f56174be5e5235a32f5ed6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Treasury Department, Third Auditor's Office, 9th of Decr 1864. Gov. Yates Dr Sir, I cannot imagine why you have refused to answer My two last letters asking your recommendation to the Secy of the Treasury for My Appointment as "Revenue Agent" If you are willing to aid me I cannot see why I do not hear from you. I hear many things here and occasionally see some movveings on the Political Chess board that might be of interest to you Look out or you will be beaten Please let Me hear from you Respty Your Obt. Svt. J. G. D. Pettijohn <hr /> Pettijohn J. G. D. 3d Auditors' Office Dec. 9th 1865 Is anxious to hear from his previous applications for your aid in procuring the appointment of "Revenue Agent" File Disposed of sent letter 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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. G. D. Pettyjohn to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513806 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. Treasury Department, Third Auditor's Office, 9th of Decr 1864. Gov. Yates Dr Sir, I cannot imagine why you have refused to answer My two last letters asking your recommendation to the Secy of the Treasury for My Appointment as "Revenue Agent" If you are willing to aid me I cannot see why I do not hear from you. I hear many things here and occasionally see some movveings on the Political Chess board that might be of interest to you Look out or you will be beaten Please let Me hear from you Respty Your Obt. Svt. J. G. D. Pettijohn <hr /> Pettijohn J. G. D. 3d Auditors' Office Dec. 9th 1865 Is anxious to hear from his previous applications for your aid in procuring the appointment of "Revenue Agent" File Disposed of sent letter 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/b335b8fa17deb96b1d20778a2e2f378c.pdf 48fc88850aea6f225a479de2836d17cf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [with Mrs. Mary E. Spencer letter 12/9/64] A HOME AND EDUCATION FOR THE SOLDIER'S CHILD. The rapid increase of applications to the NEW YORK STATE VOLUNTEER INSTITUTE, and the constant demand upon the public for charities growing out of the war, has induced its Proprietors to adopt such means of raising funds for its maintenance and support as may in a measure relieve those disposed to aid the enterprise, by changing an actual donation to a purchase, which shall at one and the same time be assisting a noble cause, and prove a profitable investment. This Institution was established some fifteen months since, by Mrs. F. LEWELLYN YOUNG, at Suspension Bridge, Niagara County, N. Y., for the purpose of furnishing a home to, and educating, the sons of deceased or disabled Officers and Soldiers, left destitute by the casualties of war, and whose fathers were stricken down in defence of the Union, and if the requisite funds can be obtained it will be made a NATIONAL INSTEAD OF A STATE INSTITUTION. The education imparted at this Institution is of a solid, practical character, and military science and drill constitute an especial feature, fitting the cadets for any position that they may be called upon to fill in after life. That the field of usefulness may be enlarged by accommodating the increasing number of orphan children an appeal is made to the army and the public to aid this noble work of benevolence, and it is believed that such an appeal cannot fail to meet a hearty and generous response from all. No Institution in the country is more richly deserving the sympathy and charity of the public than this, and none is doing more good than this, though yet in its infancy. Every patriotic citizen should feel that in bestowing charity here he is relieving the wants and sufferings of children--the children of those men who faced the enemies of our common country, fought the minions of rebellion, and gave up their lives as a holy sacrifice. Shall it be said that the country was ungrateful for these sacrifices, that the orphan children of our soldiers were neglected and left to want and misery in consequence of the ingratitude of a people for whose freedom their fathers died? <hr /> In order, therefore, to furnish shelter, food, clothing, and a liberal education to these children we propose to ask fifty thousand subscriptions at two dollars each. Each subscriber will receive the full value of his money in a fine large steel-plate Portrait of either the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, LIEUT.-GEN. GRANT, OR ANY OF THE CORPS COMMANDERS, That may be designated, and also a CERTIFICATE representing a SHARE in the distribution of a number of Farms, Houses, and Lots in and near the City of New York; THE DISTRIBUTION To take place on Washington's Birthday, February 22d, 1865, On the Plan of the Art Union, and all the Profits accruing to be devoted to the BENEFIT OF THE INSTITUTION mentioned. The portraits referred to are reckoned among the finest works of art in this country. The engraver--J. C. BUTURE, Esq., of New York City--has secured a very enviable reputation, and he pronounces these works the best that he has ever produced. THE INSTITUTION HAS THE ENDORSEMENT OF EX-PRESIDENT MILLARD FILLMORE, HON. ELI COOK, of Buffalo, HIS EXCELLENCY HORATIO SEYMOUR, MAJ. GEN. JOSEPH HOOKER, HON. F. P. STEVENS, BRIG. GEN. G. A. SCROGGS, MAJ. GEN. J. A. WADSWORTH, REV. DR. MCMURDY, L. L. D., V. M. RICE, Esq., Sup't of Public Instruction, State of N. Y., REV. DR. INGERSOLL, and many other gentlemen of high standing. Col. YOUNG has appointed as the Treasurer of this Association, Capt. HENRY R. RANDALL, late of the 14th N. Y. Artillery, who is authorized to obtain subscriptions. For that purpose he has opened an Office in the City of New York, and his address is P. O. Box 4,262, New York City. Agencies for the enterprise will also be established in every town in the country. The following is a schedule of the valuable parcels of Real Estate to be distributed on Washington's Birthday, February 22d, 1865, among the subscribers to the N. Y. S. Vol. Institute, in addition to the finely finished steel-plate portraits of the President of the United States, Lieut. Gen. Grant, and the Corps Commanders, viz: Twenty acre Farm on Staten Island, near New York, with dwelling house and out-buildings; Twenty-three acre Farm on Staten Island, with dwelling house and out-buildings, location pleasant; Eleven acres of Farming Land on Staten Island, under a fine state of improvement; Eleven Building Lots in the City of New York; Eighteen acre Farm on Staten Island, with good improvements and out-building; Two Houses and Lots in the City of Brooklyn. For a more particular description of this property, reference is made to JAMES RIDGWAY, No. 32 Pine Street, New York. Col. W. H. YOUNG, President. C. A. THOMPSON, Sec. CAPT. H. R. RANDALL, Treasurer. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. CAPT. JAS. LOUNT, Suspension Bridge. A. P. FLOYD, Niagara Falls. THOS. R. GRENAN, Esq., Rochester. WM. H. WESTAWAY, New York. N.B.--All money, packages, and communications for this enterprise, must be addressed to "Capt. H. R. Randall, Treasurer, P. O. box 4,262, New York City." 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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 W. H. Young to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513805 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 Mrs. Mary E. Spencer letter 12/9/64] A HOME AND EDUCATION FOR THE SOLDIER'S CHILD. The rapid increase of applications to the NEW YORK STATE VOLUNTEER INSTITUTE, and the constant demand upon the public for charities growing out of the war, has induced its Proprietors to adopt such means of raising funds for its maintenance and support as may in a measure relieve those disposed to aid the enterprise, by changing an actual donation to a purchase, which shall at one and the same time be assisting a noble cause, and prove a profitable investment. This Institution was established some fifteen months since, by Mrs. F. LEWELLYN YOUNG, at Suspension Bridge, Niagara County, N. Y., for the purpose of furnishing a home to, and educating, the sons of deceased or disabled Officers and Soldiers, left destitute by the casualties of war, and whose fathers were stricken down in defence of the Union, and if the requisite funds can be obtained it will be made a NATIONAL INSTEAD OF A STATE INSTITUTION. The education imparted at this Institution is of a solid, practical character, and military science and drill constitute an especial feature, fitting the cadets for any position that they may be called upon to fill in after life. That the field of usefulness may be enlarged by accommodating the increasing number of orphan children an appeal is made to the army and the public to aid this noble work of benevolence, and it is believed that such an appeal cannot fail to meet a hearty and generous response from all. No Institution in the country is more richly deserving the sympathy and charity of the public than this, and none is doing more good than this, though yet in its infancy. Every patriotic citizen should feel that in bestowing charity here he is relieving the wants and sufferings of children--the children of those men who faced the enemies of our common country, fought the minions of rebellion, and gave up their lives as a holy sacrifice. Shall it be said that the country was ungrateful for these sacrifices, that the orphan children of our soldiers were neglected and left to want and misery in consequence of the ingratitude of a people for whose freedom their fathers died? <hr /> In order, therefore, to furnish shelter, food, clothing, and a liberal education to these children we propose to ask fifty thousand subscriptions at two dollars each. Each subscriber will receive the full value of his money in a fine large steel-plate Portrait of either the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, LIEUT.-GEN. GRANT, OR ANY OF THE CORPS COMMANDERS, That may be designated, and also a CERTIFICATE representing a SHARE in the distribution of a number of Farms, Houses, and Lots in and near the City of New York; THE DISTRIBUTION To take place on Washington's Birthday, February 22d, 1865, On the Plan of the Art Union, and all the Profits accruing to be devoted to the BENEFIT OF THE INSTITUTION mentioned. The portraits referred to are reckoned among the finest works of art in this country. The engraver--J. C. BUTURE, Esq., of New York City--has secured a very enviable reputation, and he pronounces these works the best that he has ever produced. THE INSTITUTION HAS THE ENDORSEMENT OF EX-PRESIDENT MILLARD FILLMORE, HON. ELI COOK, of Buffalo, HIS EXCELLENCY HORATIO SEYMOUR, MAJ. GEN. JOSEPH HOOKER, HON. F. P. STEVENS, BRIG. GEN. G. A. SCROGGS, MAJ. GEN. J. A. WADSWORTH, REV. DR. MCMURDY, L. L. D., V. M. RICE, Esq., Sup't of Public Instruction, State of N. Y., REV. DR. INGERSOLL, and many other gentlemen of high standing. Col. YOUNG has appointed as the Treasurer of this Association, Capt. HENRY R. RANDALL, late of the 14th N. Y. Artillery, who is authorized to obtain subscriptions. For that purpose he has opened an Office in the City of New York, and his address is P. O. Box 4,262, New York City. Agencies for the enterprise will also be established in every town in the country. The following is a schedule of the valuable parcels of Real Estate to be distributed on Washington's Birthday, February 22d, 1865, among the subscribers to the N. Y. S. Vol. Institute, in addition to the finely finished steel-plate portraits of the President of the United States, Lieut. Gen. Grant, and the Corps Commanders, viz: Twenty acre Farm on Staten Island, near New York, with dwelling house and out-buildings; Twenty-three acre Farm on Staten Island, with dwelling house and out-buildings, location pleasant; Eleven acres of Farming Land on Staten Island, under a fine state of improvement; Eleven Building Lots in the City of New York; Eighteen acre Farm on Staten Island, with good improvements and out-building; Two Houses and Lots in the City of Brooklyn. For a more particular description of this property, reference is made to JAMES RIDGWAY, No. 32 Pine Street, New York. Col. W. H. YOUNG, President. C. A. THOMPSON, Sec. CAPT. H. R. RANDALL, Treasurer. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. CAPT. JAS. LOUNT, Suspension Bridge. A. P. FLOYD, Niagara Falls. THOS. R. GRENAN, Esq., Rochester. WM. H. WESTAWAY, New York. N.B.--All money, packages, and communications for this enterprise, must be addressed to "Capt. H. R. Randall, Treasurer, P. O. box 4,262, New York City." 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/16a513c88eee2767788e850435735ce5.pdf f932153a484ab60acb077eaf939b4149 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Centralia Ill Dec 9" 1864 </pre> To his excellency Richard Yates Gov of the State of Ill <pre> Gov </pre> <pre> I have the honor respectfully to transmit herewith the proceding of the investigation in the case of the citizens of the City of Centralia Ill and the 62nd Regt Ill Vol Infantry which to place on the 15" day of Novem 1864. while Said Regt men en rout South under Command of Col True </pre> <pre> Gov </pre> <pre> I have the honor respectfully to remain your Obedient Servt </pre> <pre> A. H. Seley </pre> <pre> Lt Col 5" Ill Vol Cav </pre> <hr /> <pre> A H Seley </pre> <pre> S </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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. H. Seley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513804 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> Centralia Ill Dec 9" 1864 </pre> To his excellency Richard Yates Gov of the State of Ill <pre> Gov </pre> <pre> I have the honor respectfully to transmit herewith the proceding of the investigation in the case of the citizens of the City of Centralia Ill and the 62nd Regt Ill Vol Infantry which to place on the 15" day of Novem 1864. while Said Regt men en rout South under Command of Col True </pre> <pre> Gov </pre> <pre> I have the honor respectfully to remain your Obedient Servt </pre> <pre> A. H. Seley </pre> <pre> Lt Col 5" Ill Vol Cav </pre> <hr /> <pre> A H Seley </pre> <pre> S </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/16ddf5883afa698a5018416bf37b5522.pdf cf98190d074f5dc7be1c66b67a987dc6 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 8 1864 His Excellency Richard Yates Esq Springfield Ills Dear Sir. Some weeks ago we sent you a statement of account to date showing balance due of $230 # since which we heard through our Mr Tucker that is was your intention to call at our Office & settle same; but not having heard from you we presume it has been overlooked. Please send us Draft for the amt was we are anxious to close up our Books this month. We remain Respt Yrs J. H. Tucker & Co <hr /> Tucker Jos. H. Chicago Dec. 8th 1864 Wants money due on account $ 230 File Money sent Dec 10/64 Attended to. sent Dft. Govr. Money Sent Dec 10. 1864 (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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. H. Tucker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513803 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 8 1864 His Excellency Richard Yates Esq Springfield Ills Dear Sir. Some weeks ago we sent you a statement of account to date showing balance due of $230 # since which we heard through our Mr Tucker that is was your intention to call at our Office & settle same; but not having heard from you we presume it has been overlooked. Please send us Draft for the amt was we are anxious to close up our Books this month. We remain Respt Yrs J. H. Tucker & Co <hr /> Tucker Jos. H. Chicago Dec. 8th 1864 Wants money due on account $ 230 File Money sent Dec 10/64 Attended to. sent Dft. Govr. Money Sent Dec 10. 1864 (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/6fb4a41e929f270b05ae53a6eb3b7cf5.pdf 762150c5db12aa25dfedc5bec612afe7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office Dec 8. 1864 Gov Yates Some gentlemen are here from Pike and wish to obtain arms under the law by organization &c - Can you, and will you disburse any more Arm's to companies, The men here are soldiers, or have been and are good Union Men, some of them old democrats, Please answer. Yours Truly O.M. Hatch <hr /> Hatch Hon O M Office Dec 8/64 Some men from Pike want arms Col Hirshback Issue order to Col Crowell to ship arms & ammunition to this Co under charge of Capt John G Sevier Issue 70 Stand Order issued Dc 6 64 Snyder ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Ozias M. Hatch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513802 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 Dec 8. 1864 Gov Yates Some gentlemen are here from Pike and wish to obtain arms under the law by organization &c - Can you, and will you disburse any more Arm's to companies, The men here are soldiers, or have been and are good Union Men, some of them old democrats, Please answer. Yours Truly O.M. Hatch <hr /> Hatch Hon O M Office Dec 8/64 Some men from Pike want arms Col Hirshback Issue order to Col Crowell to ship arms & ammunition to this Co under charge of Capt John G Sevier Issue 70 Stand Order issued Dc 6 64 Snyder ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9cf6f8704bb047bcdb2a11058394f438.pdf b6538ae91d94ed903f1ec507393cf8f5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Dec 8th 1864 To Gov Yates, Sir This will be handed you by Mr. John Drake of Bethel Morgan County. Mr D. wishes to obtain your influence to get released his brother in law in Indianapolis. He will explain to you how he came to be taken here. I have known Mr. Drake for the last Thirteen years and take pleasure in certifying to his moral & upright character & conduct as a citizen & loyal man. Respectfully Horace Bancroft <hr /> Bancroft Horace Jacksonville Dec 8/64 Recommends Mr. Drake. Wrote Comm Genl Dec 16th 1864 Snyder ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Horace Bancroft to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513801 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. Jacksonville Dec 8th 1864 To Gov Yates, Sir This will be handed you by Mr. John Drake of Bethel Morgan County. Mr D. wishes to obtain your influence to get released his brother in law in Indianapolis. He will explain to you how he came to be taken here. I have known Mr. Drake for the last Thirteen years and take pleasure in certifying to his moral & upright character & conduct as a citizen & loyal man. Respectfully Horace Bancroft <hr /> Bancroft Horace Jacksonville Dec 8/64 Recommends Mr. Drake. Wrote Comm Genl Dec 16th 1864 Snyder ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/dd8f401200416750552ccebcd0e98329.pdf 3cdc3b673721329d0d9ba36199553ebf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Macomb Illinois Decr 8. 1864 </pre> His Excellency Richard Yates Gov. of State of Illinois Through the activity of Some of the late Mr Wm H. Roudolph's friends Frank E. Fowler has gone on the Mississippi River in quest of the Murderers of Roudolph, & we have information that through the aid of detectives he has every prospect of arresting part or all of them. <pre> But Fowler himself is annoyed by inquiries & arrests, by the authorities amongst whom he is Stationed. We desire you to grant him a commission or appointment as detective. Please grant him if possible by return mail Such appointment. His name is Frank E. Fowler. Send as early as your convenience </pre> <hr /> will allow to T. M. Jordan Mayor of the City of Macomb <pre> Very Respectfully </pre> <pre> W.E. Withrow </pre> <pre> (C.K.?) Wheat </pre> <pre> L. M. Jordan </pre> <pre> Chas Chandler </pre> P.S. We desire Secrecy of the closet character as these arrests are much desired in Macomb <hr /> Withrow W.E. & others Macomb Dec. 8/64 About the murder of Randolph. The villains are being brought to Justice Hirstback <pre> I would like to see him appt'd Detective? Who does it? Attend to </pre> This man has since been here Recommended to Col baker <pre> W </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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. E. Withrow and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513800 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> Macomb Illinois Decr 8. 1864 </pre> His Excellency Richard Yates Gov. of State of Illinois Through the activity of Some of the late Mr Wm H. Roudolph's friends Frank E. Fowler has gone on the Mississippi River in quest of the Murderers of Roudolph, & we have information that through the aid of detectives he has every prospect of arresting part or all of them. <pre> But Fowler himself is annoyed by inquiries & arrests, by the authorities amongst whom he is Stationed. We desire you to grant him a commission or appointment as detective. Please grant him if possible by return mail Such appointment. His name is Frank E. Fowler. Send as early as your convenience </pre> <hr /> will allow to T. M. Jordan Mayor of the City of Macomb <pre> Very Respectfully </pre> <pre> W.E. Withrow </pre> <pre> (C.K.?) Wheat </pre> <pre> L. M. Jordan </pre> <pre> Chas Chandler </pre> P.S. We desire Secrecy of the closet character as these arrests are much desired in Macomb <hr /> Withrow W.E. & others Macomb Dec. 8/64 About the murder of Randolph. The villains are being brought to Justice Hirstback <pre> I would like to see him appt'd Detective? Who does it? Attend to </pre> This man has since been here Recommended to Col baker <pre> W </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/573cb272dae00a5725699a2c369cd23a.pdf 5f81be1cbba8996aae2bf12199aef249 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Evansville, Indiana, Dec. 8th /64 General Hospital No. 2 Governor Yates, We the undersigned Ill. Soldiers are in the Hospital at Evansville, Ind. and would like to be in our own State untille such time as the Sergeon may pronounce us fit for duty. We make this request because the most of us are Old Soldiers and would like to be where we could see Our Friends as we have been away from home for two and three years. With much respect we are your Soldiers. <pre> Co. Regt. </pre> S. B. Ellis Co., Co H, Regt. 38th Ill. [Illegible] Jesse Halt, Co. B, Regt 73 Ill. Geo. W. Huliny, Co G, 89 Ill. John R. Hamline, Co G, 78 Ill. John F. Hill, Co G, 7 Ill. William B. Culkson, Co E, 102 Ill. Benjamin Syans, Co F, 69th Ill. James Becanan, Co F, 80th Ill. Patrick Bagley, Co F, 51st Ill. <hr /> P.S. There is a great many more Illinois boys here and they are scatered about so that it is a dificult mater to get there names. I am not much of a scholar but I suppose you can send an order for all to come home. I have the honor to be Private Louis B. Ellis Co. H, 38th Ill. <hr /> Hospital Evansville, Ind. Dec 8th 1864 Solders want to be to be transferred to Illinois Ansd December 16th 1964 Snyder A.D.C. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Louis B. Ellis to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513799 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. Evansville, Indiana, Dec. 8th /64 General Hospital No. 2 Governor Yates, We the undersigned Ill. Soldiers are in the Hospital at Evansville, Ind. and would like to be in our own State untille such time as the Sergeon may pronounce us fit for duty. We make this request because the most of us are Old Soldiers and would like to be where we could see Our Friends as we have been away from home for two and three years. With much respect we are your Soldiers. <pre> Co. Regt. </pre> S. B. Ellis Co., Co H, Regt. 38th Ill. [Illegible] Jesse Halt, Co. B, Regt 73 Ill. Geo. W. Huliny, Co G, 89 Ill. John R. Hamline, Co G, 78 Ill. John F. Hill, Co G, 7 Ill. William B. Culkson, Co E, 102 Ill. Benjamin Syans, Co F, 69th Ill. James Becanan, Co F, 80th Ill. Patrick Bagley, Co F, 51st Ill. <hr /> P.S. There is a great many more Illinois boys here and they are scatered about so that it is a dificult mater to get there names. I am not much of a scholar but I suppose you can send an order for all to come home. I have the honor to be Private Louis B. Ellis Co. H, 38th Ill. <hr /> Hospital Evansville, Ind. Dec 8th 1864 Solders want to be to be transferred to Illinois Ansd December 16th 1964 Snyder A.D.C. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8c21e7feb27824abc104823e80696c71.pdf 4508adafa6c4ba6c247ef933f3bb4bb7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with W.D. Wyatt letter 12/8/64 <pre> Springfield Dec. 8'/64 </pre> <pre> Gov Yates - </pre> <pre> Dear Sir - I regret not being able to see you while here, but must deny myself that desired privilege - on account of your (illegible) position which I hope is not serious _ </pre> <pre> I am anxious about the promotion of Capt. Pegram - He is worthy and efficent and withal well qualified for the </pre> <hr /> position sought; and you know his father; well, and that you never had a better friend than Wm B. Pegram - anywhere - The old gentleman is anxious about the matter; and I very much hope to see the promotion made - <pre> I desire if it not taxing your time and patience too much that you let me hear from you soon </pre> <pre> Yours & W. D. Wyatt </pre> <hr /> P.S. I find every gentle man here with (illegible) I have spoken in relation to the Matter, (and I have talked with many men in the city from different parts of the state) is for you and says that the people everywhere are for you for U S. S- I know you are safe and think when the time comes you will have no opposition in the caucus - W D W <hr /> Wyatt. W.D. Spifield Dec 8th 1864 Recommends & requests the promotion of Capt Wm B Pegram. All with whom he has conversed on the subject are in for you for U.S.S. He knows you are safe & hopes that when the time comes you will not be opposed in the caucus. - <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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. D. Wyatt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513798 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 W.D. Wyatt letter 12/8/64 <pre> Springfield Dec. 8'/64 </pre> <pre> Gov Yates - </pre> <pre> Dear Sir - I regret not being able to see you while here, but must deny myself that desired privilege - on account of your (illegible) position which I hope is not serious _ </pre> <pre> I am anxious about the promotion of Capt. Pegram - He is worthy and efficent and withal well qualified for the </pre> <hr /> position sought; and you know his father; well, and that you never had a better friend than Wm B. Pegram - anywhere - The old gentleman is anxious about the matter; and I very much hope to see the promotion made - <pre> I desire if it not taxing your time and patience too much that you let me hear from you soon </pre> <pre> Yours & W. D. Wyatt </pre> <hr /> P.S. I find every gentle man here with (illegible) I have spoken in relation to the Matter, (and I have talked with many men in the city from different parts of the state) is for you and says that the people everywhere are for you for U S. S- I know you are safe and think when the time comes you will have no opposition in the caucus - W D W <hr /> Wyatt. W.D. Spifield Dec 8th 1864 Recommends & requests the promotion of Capt Wm B Pegram. All with whom he has conversed on the subject are in for you for U.S.S. He knows you are safe & hopes that when the time comes you will not be opposed in the caucus. - <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/cbae970f985b5ff36bb3506e620bc429.pdf c49b117aa3d041a68d1f8c45c2079f68 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bluffdale Green County December 8th 1864 Gov Yates Dear Sir I take the Liberty to write to you concerning this you can read for yourself. I have had sent me one hundred certificates & an engraving of General Grant & I have asked several to subscribe but they are little afraid of being humbuged & now I want you or would be glad to have you, Telegraph to New York & see if it is all right & if so just write to me & if I have Gov Yates word for it it will have great influence with the people here. just send your Subscription for one of the engravings & I will have it the first on the paper & that will be enough so that I can sell them. & let me know as soon as possible. so I may know what to do. & oblige Mrs Mary E. Spencer Direct to Mrs Mary E Spencer Carrollton Green County Ill <hr /> Spencer, Mary E. Carrollton Dec 9th 1864 She has 200 certificates for portrait of Genl Grant which she is authorized to sell to obtain money for an Institution for Soldiers orphans in New York. The people wont buy them as they afraid of being humbuged. Will you telegraph to NY and find out about it & then subscribe for one to enhance the sale of them 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 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Mary E. Spencer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513797 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. Bluffdale Green County December 8th 1864 Gov Yates Dear Sir I take the Liberty to write to you concerning this you can read for yourself. I have had sent me one hundred certificates & an engraving of General Grant & I have asked several to subscribe but they are little afraid of being humbuged & now I want you or would be glad to have you, Telegraph to New York & see if it is all right & if so just write to me & if I have Gov Yates word for it it will have great influence with the people here. just send your Subscription for one of the engravings & I will have it the first on the paper & that will be enough so that I can sell them. & let me know as soon as possible. so I may know what to do. & oblige Mrs Mary E. Spencer Direct to Mrs Mary E Spencer Carrollton Green County Ill <hr /> Spencer, Mary E. Carrollton Dec 9th 1864 She has 200 certificates for portrait of Genl Grant which she is authorized to sell to obtain money for an Institution for Soldiers orphans in New York. The people wont buy them as they afraid of being humbuged. Will you telegraph to NY and find out about it & then subscribe for one to enhance the sale of them 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