339 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/554def5888e292c38f1496a5c505f9bc.pdf 55bad20dc12eb955a16859830dd486f5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. General Hospital No. 3 Branch 1. Ward 5. <pre> Nashville Nov 16th/64 </pre> To Hon Rich'd Yates. <pre> Springfield Ills / Sir. as I am far away from my Command and knowing You to be a friend of the Soldier, I concluded to write You a few lines. </pre> <pre> I belong to 92nd Ills Vols. come out on the Orgainezation of the Regt did not loose a day until I was wounded near Jonesboro. Ga. on the 31st of August last. I was unfortunately wounded through the leg, and as I have not been able to get around without Crutches, and not able to walk around "gaps" in the Railroad I was compelled to remain at Atlanta, until within a few days past, and unfortunately did not get here until it was tool late to </pre> <hr /> get home. on the call to get home before Election. I can See no immediate prospect to get from here. <pre> You know when away from Regimental or Company Organization not being Acquainted with Your relations at home, their Solicitude goes just as far as their own convenience or interest is concerned. </pre> <pre> I know that I have Simply done my duty in doing the best I could, & as for Myself I could Endure absence from home, but I have a family & friends who have not Seen me in over two Years, who think I might just as well be with them, until I am again fit for duty, or at least a few days. </pre> <pre> I will close. Respectfully Submitting the above for Your kind Consideration, Yours with Respect </pre> <pre> George Walters (over) </pre> <hr /> Address, George Walters, <pre> Hospital No. 3. Branch 1. Ward 5. </pre> <pre> Nashville, Tennessee. </pre> P S. please answer by return mail <hr /> Walters George. <pre> U S. Hospital </pre> Nashville Tenn Nov 16th64 Wants a furlough to go home. Belongs to 92'd Ills Vols ~ Ansd Decem 14 1864 <pre> Snyder </pre> <pre> ADC </pre> <pre> (illegible) & answd </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 02 (November 11-20, 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 George Walters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513646 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. General Hospital No. 3 Branch 1. Ward 5. <pre> Nashville Nov 16th/64 </pre> To Hon Rich'd Yates. <pre> Springfield Ills / Sir. as I am far away from my Command and knowing You to be a friend of the Soldier, I concluded to write You a few lines. </pre> <pre> I belong to 92nd Ills Vols. come out on the Orgainezation of the Regt did not loose a day until I was wounded near Jonesboro. Ga. on the 31st of August last. I was unfortunately wounded through the leg, and as I have not been able to get around without Crutches, and not able to walk around "gaps" in the Railroad I was compelled to remain at Atlanta, until within a few days past, and unfortunately did not get here until it was tool late to </pre> <hr /> get home. on the call to get home before Election. I can See no immediate prospect to get from here. <pre> You know when away from Regimental or Company Organization not being Acquainted with Your relations at home, their Solicitude goes just as far as their own convenience or interest is concerned. </pre> <pre> I know that I have Simply done my duty in doing the best I could, & as for Myself I could Endure absence from home, but I have a family & friends who have not Seen me in over two Years, who think I might just as well be with them, until I am again fit for duty, or at least a few days. </pre> <pre> I will close. Respectfully Submitting the above for Your kind Consideration, Yours with Respect </pre> <pre> George Walters (over) </pre> <hr /> Address, George Walters, <pre> Hospital No. 3. Branch 1. Ward 5. </pre> <pre> Nashville, Tennessee. </pre> P S. please answer by return mail <hr /> Walters George. <pre> U S. Hospital </pre> Nashville Tenn Nov 16th64 Wants a furlough to go home. Belongs to 92'd Ills Vols ~ Ansd Decem 14 1864 <pre> Snyder </pre> <pre> ADC </pre> <pre> (illegible) & answd </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/aacfea17edeabcfd36254485363e1e57.pdf 6da2fa6133237ccc2e205bba5bd53d84 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Illinois Nov 16 1864 Mr John Buck is an old and respected citizen of our county, well known to us. <hr /> Thayer & Co J Springfield Nov 16/64 Recommending Mr John Buck 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 02 (November 11-20, 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. Thayer and Co. to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513645 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 Illinois Nov 16 1864 Mr John Buck is an old and respected citizen of our county, well known to us. <hr /> Thayer & Co J Springfield Nov 16/64 Recommending Mr John Buck 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/e93f7c05103b4bfac0ec236ac49547f6.pdf 72d73c2ee8efe42430088e0434bcb590 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Nov. 16th 64 To the Hon. Richard Yates I have been informed your Excellency was the proper person to make the application I am about to make. If I have been misinformed I hope you will excuse me, will you please inform me whether I am to be allowed damages for the loss of a valuable stable that was ordered by Military authority to be taken down. According to the order it was done some two weeks ago, I can assure you, Sir it is a great inconvenience especially at this season of the year, for that was my main dependence for the shelter of my wood and domestic animals. I cannot but think Your Excellency will agree that I should be remunerated. In the 1st place it was upon my own land the stable was built, when the Arsenal was built against it. Taking things in consideration <hr /> I cannot think it reasonable that I should be the looser of a dollar. I reside one door south of the Arsenal am a aged widow lady and would be very much obliged if you will answer this by the barrer. Yours with very much respect. Susan D. Keedy <hr /> (File) Keedy Susan D. Springfield Nov. 16 64 Her stable (near the Arsenal) was burned by order of military authorities. Can she be remunerated. 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 02 (November 11-20, 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 Susan Keedy to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513644 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 Nov. 16th 64 To the Hon. Richard Yates I have been informed your Excellency was the proper person to make the application I am about to make. If I have been misinformed I hope you will excuse me, will you please inform me whether I am to be allowed damages for the loss of a valuable stable that was ordered by Military authority to be taken down. According to the order it was done some two weeks ago, I can assure you, Sir it is a great inconvenience especially at this season of the year, for that was my main dependence for the shelter of my wood and domestic animals. I cannot but think Your Excellency will agree that I should be remunerated. In the 1st place it was upon my own land the stable was built, when the Arsenal was built against it. Taking things in consideration <hr /> I cannot think it reasonable that I should be the looser of a dollar. I reside one door south of the Arsenal am a aged widow lady and would be very much obliged if you will answer this by the barrer. Yours with very much respect. Susan D. Keedy <hr /> (File) Keedy Susan D. Springfield Nov. 16 64 Her stable (near the Arsenal) was burned by order of military authorities. Can she be remunerated. 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/93f8c449156d1bdfd040208ba801cfe4.pdf cd2bc0c1cc6f543e1648b37ee8163204 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. “Confidencial” Memphis Tenn Novr 16th 1864 Dear Govr This morning I have recd Something reliable from the election in Illinois-- I see that the union party have a small but viliable majority on joint ballot – It will be their duty to elect a United State Senator – you will doubtless, be a candidate I wish to inform you Sir, that I have not forgotten your uniform Kindness to me –-- heretofore-- I am for you & if I can be of any Service to you in any direction, you have but to command me & I will travel to any part of Illinois to discharge that duty – If I can be of any Service to you at Springfield during the Session of the Legislature & before the nomination is made-- name it & I will be on hand – you have been my friend & I desire to prove my sincerity towards you by acts -- you will see by enclosed <hr /> extract that I have been doing some Service in West Tennessee Write me at this place & if I am not here it will be forwarded With a most sincere hope for your promotion to the exalted position of United States Senator I am your friend sincerely P B Fouke <hr /> Fouke Col. P.B. Memphis Nov 10th 64 Has reliable news from Ills and that we have a small but sure majority on joint ballot Understands you are a candidates for US Senate Can he do anything for you He will come to any part of Illinois to aid you Complimentary friendly congratulatory &c P.B. Fouke 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 02 (November 11-20, 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 P. B. Fouke to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513643 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. “Confidencial” Memphis Tenn Novr 16th 1864 Dear Govr This morning I have recd Something reliable from the election in Illinois-- I see that the union party have a small but viliable majority on joint ballot – It will be their duty to elect a United State Senator – you will doubtless, be a candidate I wish to inform you Sir, that I have not forgotten your uniform Kindness to me –-- heretofore-- I am for you & if I can be of any Service to you in any direction, you have but to command me & I will travel to any part of Illinois to discharge that duty – If I can be of any Service to you at Springfield during the Session of the Legislature & before the nomination is made-- name it & I will be on hand – you have been my friend & I desire to prove my sincerity towards you by acts -- you will see by enclosed <hr /> extract that I have been doing some Service in West Tennessee Write me at this place & if I am not here it will be forwarded With a most sincere hope for your promotion to the exalted position of United States Senator I am your friend sincerely P B Fouke <hr /> Fouke Col. P.B. Memphis Nov 10th 64 Has reliable news from Ills and that we have a small but sure majority on joint ballot Understands you are a candidates for US Senate Can he do anything for you He will come to any part of Illinois to aid you Complimentary friendly congratulatory &c P.B. Fouke 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/6d3fcf6d0186edc140f4ee16c1062365.pdf 43c1c972630bc26458450449ddfa60b1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Payne E. B. Waukegan Nov 15/64 Recommends a young man by name of Alfred Ames who wants to be 1st or 2nd Lieut Gives a flattering description of his military record &c. He (Payne) is Representative elect from Lake Co. Endorsed inside Ansd 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 02 (November 11-20, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. B. Payne to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513642 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. Payne E. B. Waukegan Nov 15/64 Recommends a young man by name of Alfred Ames who wants to be 1st or 2nd Lieut Gives a flattering description of his military record &c. He (Payne) is Representative elect from Lake Co. Endorsed inside Ansd 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/8de42553b351eb01c7b9bc19b2b1d791.pdf 7a79ab8c672ea359bcc230f8e10bb7a0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Illinois 15th Nov. 1864. His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Ills. Sir, The Hon. J.K. Dubois and O.M. Hatch each endorsed my recommendation to Col. Oakes for the position of Pro. Marshal 11 Dis. Ills. If you can add your name to theirs you will place me under renewed obligations -- Yours Truly John L. Campbell P.S. I remained here in the hope of being able to See you, but learned that you would be absent Several days, have concluded to go home and abide the [illegible] J.L.C. <hr /> Campbell John L Sprfield Nov 15/64 Wants to be Provost Marshal of 11th Dist 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 02 (November 11-20, 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 L. Campbell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513641 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 Illinois 15th Nov. 1864. His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Ills. Sir, The Hon. J.K. Dubois and O.M. Hatch each endorsed my recommendation to Col. Oakes for the position of Pro. Marshal 11 Dis. Ills. If you can add your name to theirs you will place me under renewed obligations -- Yours Truly John L. Campbell P.S. I remained here in the hope of being able to See you, but learned that you would be absent Several days, have concluded to go home and abide the [illegible] J.L.C. <hr /> Campbell John L Sprfield Nov 15/64 Wants to be Provost Marshal of 11th Dist 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/9caedb6d5970cef87fde12321176cd7b.pdf 08c6e68cef103ee67e1ad471f56c8bb5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Camp of the 94" Ills. Inf. Vols. </pre> <pre> Mobile Point Ala. Nov. 13" 1864 </pre> Sir: <pre> I have the honor to request a Furlough, (or rather request you to order my Commanding Officer to make out one) for (60) Sixty days, to go to my Home in Tazewell County Illinois, my reason for applying to you is this. when it became necessary that I should go Home I applied (through my Capt.) to Lt Col. R.G. Laughlin Comd'g Regt. who said he would willingly approve a Furlough for me, but that it could do no good as he had approved and forwarded a number all of which have been returned from District Hd. Qrs. not approved; seeing that I could not get a Furlough through the usual Channel, I was induced to apply to you knowing the interest you have always manifested in, and the kindly feeling you have for the Soldier, I do so with every assureance that my request will be granted. My reasons for desiring a Furlough are as follows. I left my business in a very unsettled state when I left Home in Aug. 1862, that it has become almost absolutely necessary that I should be at Home a short time, at least in order to settle my business and see to my Family which consists of. Wife and two Children (had three Children when I left Home) I have never had a Furlough. Trusting that you will in your clemency grant my request and order the same. I subscribe myself very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant. </pre> <pre> Wm. H. Crosley </pre> <pre> 1st Sergt. Co"H" 94" Ill Inf. </pre> Hon Richard Yates.......................Capt. David Moore Comdg Co. <pre> Govenor of Illinois </pre> <hr /> Crosley Wm H. <pre> 1st Sergt Co H 94th Ills </pre> Mobile Pt Ala Nov 15/64 Wants you to Apply to His Commander for a furlough for (60) Days to go home to attend to some unsettled business. Ansd Nov 29 1864 <pre> Snyder </pre> <pre> A D C </pre> <hr /> <pre> Governor of Illinois </pre> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 02 (November 11-20, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William H. Crosley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513640 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> Camp of the 94" Ills. Inf. Vols. </pre> <pre> Mobile Point Ala. Nov. 13" 1864 </pre> Sir: <pre> I have the honor to request a Furlough, (or rather request you to order my Commanding Officer to make out one) for (60) Sixty days, to go to my Home in Tazewell County Illinois, my reason for applying to you is this. when it became necessary that I should go Home I applied (through my Capt.) to Lt Col. R.G. Laughlin Comd'g Regt. who said he would willingly approve a Furlough for me, but that it could do no good as he had approved and forwarded a number all of which have been returned from District Hd. Qrs. not approved; seeing that I could not get a Furlough through the usual Channel, I was induced to apply to you knowing the interest you have always manifested in, and the kindly feeling you have for the Soldier, I do so with every assureance that my request will be granted. My reasons for desiring a Furlough are as follows. I left my business in a very unsettled state when I left Home in Aug. 1862, that it has become almost absolutely necessary that I should be at Home a short time, at least in order to settle my business and see to my Family which consists of. Wife and two Children (had three Children when I left Home) I have never had a Furlough. Trusting that you will in your clemency grant my request and order the same. I subscribe myself very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant. </pre> <pre> Wm. H. Crosley </pre> <pre> 1st Sergt. Co"H" 94" Ill Inf. </pre> Hon Richard Yates.......................Capt. David Moore Comdg Co. <pre> Govenor of Illinois </pre> <hr /> Crosley Wm H. <pre> 1st Sergt Co H 94th Ills </pre> Mobile Pt Ala Nov 15/64 Wants you to Apply to His Commander for a furlough for (60) Days to go home to attend to some unsettled business. Ansd Nov 29 1864 <pre> Snyder </pre> <pre> A D C </pre> <hr /> <pre> Governor of Illinois </pre> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/424fc0521b3baaa7ba8a2cb5d44f3a0e.pdf c6c6da0b21223d560b88a8704f3b7036 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With recommendation from H. W. Austin 11/14/64 <pre> Chicago, </pre> <pre> 15th Nov. 1864. </pre> The Honble Richard Yates, Governor of the State of Illinois. { Honble Sir, <pre> Wishing to obtain a commission as Surgeon or Assistant Surgeon in the U. S. Volunteers, I have been directed to apply to you for permission to be examined regarding my fitness for such a situation. </pre> <pre> I am a graduate of five years' standing of Queen's College, Kingston, Canada West, & can produce references & testimonials from Professors & others as to my qualifications. </pre> <pre> It is my desire in case I procure a commission to enter upon my duties at once. Robert J. Foster M. D. </pre> <hr /> Foster Dr Robt J. Chicago Nov 15/1864 Wants commission as Surg. or Ast. Surg- or an order for an Examination. Sends recommendation of H W Austin. Ansd Nov 17th 64 <pre> Snyder </pre> <pre> ADC </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 02 (November 11-20, 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 Robert J. Foster to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513639 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 recommendation from H. W. Austin 11/14/64 <pre> Chicago, </pre> <pre> 15th Nov. 1864. </pre> The Honble Richard Yates, Governor of the State of Illinois. { Honble Sir, <pre> Wishing to obtain a commission as Surgeon or Assistant Surgeon in the U. S. Volunteers, I have been directed to apply to you for permission to be examined regarding my fitness for such a situation. </pre> <pre> I am a graduate of five years' standing of Queen's College, Kingston, Canada West, & can produce references & testimonials from Professors & others as to my qualifications. </pre> <pre> It is my desire in case I procure a commission to enter upon my duties at once. Robert J. Foster M. D. </pre> <hr /> Foster Dr Robt J. Chicago Nov 15/1864 Wants commission as Surg. or Ast. Surg- or an order for an Examination. Sends recommendation of H W Austin. Ansd Nov 17th 64 <pre> Snyder </pre> <pre> ADC </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/566c84dd4a5a8724ec33bb98f04e43bf.pdf 9d9e0a0d638b3dd079d3599a2dfeef55 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Treasury Department, Third Auditor's Office, 15th of Nov. 1864 Dear Gov. I was disappointed in not being able to meet with you in my recent visit to Ill,s I was near on your track several times but so active was your movements I was not able to "flank you at any time. Let me congratulate you on the glorious position now enjoyed by our own Noble State, and to the Executive as much as to any other cause is this result to be credited. Our State and National victories are almost more than we are able to endure and live, some of the fathers or leaders are now almost ready to adopt the language of good old Simeon and say "now Lord lettest thou thy servant depart in peace &c" Gov. I wrote you some time [illegible] asking the favor of an endorsement or recommendation from you to aid me in obtaining an <hr /> appointment of ampler compensation and better adapted to my taste inclinations and abilities ("Revenue Agent") Five of whom are to be appointed soon I learned you had probably endorsed a Mr Clark (I believe is the name) for the same and if so I supposed that the reason of your silence. Now I would not insult your sense of propriety and honor by asking anything that would stultify or be inconsistent with any other recommenation you may have made but may I not ask still an endorsement of ability competency worth &c for this or some other similar place from you Suppose you say something like the following To whom it may concern leaving the name of the Secy blank and merely give me a recommendation as to competency & merit for I am anxious for such a paper from you as you are still our Gov. and we have no Member in the House and your silence I cannot so well explain and I know you are willing to aid me when able to do so consistently <hr /> Or I would also suggest whether you might not give me a regular endorsement for "Revenue Agent" and preface your recommenda tion by saying that this recommendation is in no way to detract from or interfere with what you may have previously said in favor of blank. In either of the ways [illegible] I hope you will favor me in the [illegible] desired Please let me hear from you at the earliest day convenient with your other duties. Believe me as ever Your Most Obt. Svt. J. G. D. Pettyjohn P. S. Look out one of our Big men have gone to Illinois to "log roll" for our friend W for the Senate Yours P <hr /> Pettyjohn J. G. D. 3rd Auditors office Nov 15/64 Is sorry he was not able to meet the Govr while in Ills. Congratulate him on the result of election &c Calls his attention to an application which he sent for his endorse ment for appt. as Revenue Agent. Would like him to endorse it if consistent. (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 02 (November 11-20, 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 J. G. D. Pettyjohn to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513638 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, 15th of Nov. 1864 Dear Gov. I was disappointed in not being able to meet with you in my recent visit to Ill,s I was near on your track several times but so active was your movements I was not able to "flank you at any time. Let me congratulate you on the glorious position now enjoyed by our own Noble State, and to the Executive as much as to any other cause is this result to be credited. Our State and National victories are almost more than we are able to endure and live, some of the fathers or leaders are now almost ready to adopt the language of good old Simeon and say "now Lord lettest thou thy servant depart in peace &c" Gov. I wrote you some time [illegible] asking the favor of an endorsement or recommendation from you to aid me in obtaining an <hr /> appointment of ampler compensation and better adapted to my taste inclinations and abilities ("Revenue Agent") Five of whom are to be appointed soon I learned you had probably endorsed a Mr Clark (I believe is the name) for the same and if so I supposed that the reason of your silence. Now I would not insult your sense of propriety and honor by asking anything that would stultify or be inconsistent with any other recommenation you may have made but may I not ask still an endorsement of ability competency worth &c for this or some other similar place from you Suppose you say something like the following To whom it may concern leaving the name of the Secy blank and merely give me a recommendation as to competency & merit for I am anxious for such a paper from you as you are still our Gov. and we have no Member in the House and your silence I cannot so well explain and I know you are willing to aid me when able to do so consistently <hr /> Or I would also suggest whether you might not give me a regular endorsement for "Revenue Agent" and preface your recommenda tion by saying that this recommendation is in no way to detract from or interfere with what you may have previously said in favor of blank. In either of the ways [illegible] I hope you will favor me in the [illegible] desired Please let me hear from you at the earliest day convenient with your other duties. Believe me as ever Your Most Obt. Svt. J. G. D. Pettyjohn P. S. Look out one of our Big men have gone to Illinois to "log roll" for our friend W for the Senate Yours P <hr /> Pettyjohn J. G. D. 3rd Auditors office Nov 15/64 Is sorry he was not able to meet the Govr while in Ills. Congratulate him on the result of election &c Calls his attention to an application which he sent for his endorse ment for appt. as Revenue Agent. Would like him to endorse it if consistent. (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/428d5fa18b88b1aa4582a52cb7b4aef4.pdf 83d6d8476ad95c972625c93b4feaa3bc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Illinois Nov 15th 1864 Gov. Yates Sir There will be mustered out and paid of Illinois Troops about day one hundred and twenty Regiments between this time and the first of Sep 1865 at Chicago and Springfield. To pay each Reg it will take about $40.000. - $5,000000. It will take about $1,000000. to make the local currant payment. Wisconsin troops that will serve their time out, and return and be mustered out and paid in the next year. I learn will be about thirty, and will require about $1,300000. And will require the services of say three or four paymasters. If Illinois and Wisconsin were made into a Pay Department it would require Seven or eight Paymasters for Illinois and three or four for Wisconsin, and the disbursements would amount to about the sum of from $4 to eight million of dollars Yours respectfully R L Wilson Paymaster USA <hr /> Wilson R L. P. Master USA Chicago Nov 15/64 Gives facts showing that Ill & Wis should be made one district for payment of troops. Attended to Copy sent to Wilson Nov 28 64 H Write stating facts requesting Ill & W. to be made as written & Wilson to be appointed Chief - & strong recommend of Wilson & send him a copy to Chicago. 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 02 (November 11-20, 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 R. L. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513637 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Illinois Nov 15th 1864 Gov. Yates Sir There will be mustered out and paid of Illinois Troops about day one hundred and twenty Regiments between this time and the first of Sep 1865 at Chicago and Springfield. To pay each Reg it will take about $40.000. - $5,000000. It will take about $1,000000. to make the local currant payment. Wisconsin troops that will serve their time out, and return and be mustered out and paid in the next year. I learn will be about thirty, and will require about $1,300000. And will require the services of say three or four paymasters. If Illinois and Wisconsin were made into a Pay Department it would require Seven or eight Paymasters for Illinois and three or four for Wisconsin, and the disbursements would amount to about the sum of from $4 to eight million of dollars Yours respectfully R L Wilson Paymaster USA <hr /> Wilson R L. P. Master USA Chicago Nov 15/64 Gives facts showing that Ill & Wis should be made one district for payment of troops. Attended to Copy sent to Wilson Nov 28 64 H Write stating facts requesting Ill & W. to be made as written & Wilson to be appointed Chief - & strong recommend of Wilson & send him a copy to Chicago. 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/fe8581a72472b16356ed3dbc934926e0.pdf 3cea906ba5b1fdcf0a34c23015dbac78 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Danville Ills Nov 15th/64 His Excellency Gov. Yates, Sir: You will greatly oblige me, if you will renew the enclosed pass, which the sickness of my sister has prevented our using, until the time for which it was given has expired. I am sorry to trouble you, whose whole time is so fully occupied by the weighty duties of your office, but both our husbands are in Nashville, and we are very anxious to join them, and would have done so before this but for sickness. If you will be so kind as to renew this pass you will confer a lasting obligation upon me. Yours respectfully Mrs C A Savage. Box 136 <hr /> Savage Mrs C A. Danville Nov 15th 1864 Encloses a pass which she wants renewed If cant do it write her or write to have renewed Pass recd & [instructions?] sent H 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 02 (November 11-20, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. A. Savage to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513636 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. Danville Ills Nov 15th/64 His Excellency Gov. Yates, Sir: You will greatly oblige me, if you will renew the enclosed pass, which the sickness of my sister has prevented our using, until the time for which it was given has expired. I am sorry to trouble you, whose whole time is so fully occupied by the weighty duties of your office, but both our husbands are in Nashville, and we are very anxious to join them, and would have done so before this but for sickness. If you will be so kind as to renew this pass you will confer a lasting obligation upon me. Yours respectfully Mrs C A Savage. Box 136 <hr /> Savage Mrs C A. Danville Nov 15th 1864 Encloses a pass which she wants renewed If cant do it write her or write to have renewed Pass recd & [instructions?] sent H 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/590b6bf81a4d6d318da4e60e55fdf387.pdf 05b29fc13a57a29cb6d2b5a4a2c2a26f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Office Surgeon in Chf </pre> <pre> Headquarters District of Memphis, </pre> <pre> Memphis, Tenn., 15th Nov. 1864. </pre> I certify on honor that I have this day carefully Examined Wm. L. Elkin a private of "G" Company, 114th Ill. Vol. Inf. now on detached duty at the head quarters Dist of Memphis, and find that he is unfit for active service in the field, by reason of nervous debility caused by a sunstroke, which he suffered near Vicksburg in July 1863. He is fit for office or other similar light duty. <pre> Jno. B. Rice, </pre> <pre> Surg. 42nd O.R.D. </pre> <pre> & Surg. in Chf Dist of Memphis. </pre> <hr /> Rice Jno B. Surg in Chief of Memphis <pre> Memphis Tenn </pre> <pre> November 15th 1864. </pre> <pre> Certifies that Wm. L. Elkin private Co. G."114th Ills. is unfit for active service </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 02 (November 11-20, 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 Jonathan B. Rice to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513635 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Office Surgeon in Chf </pre> <pre> Headquarters District of Memphis, </pre> <pre> Memphis, Tenn., 15th Nov. 1864. </pre> I certify on honor that I have this day carefully Examined Wm. L. Elkin a private of "G" Company, 114th Ill. Vol. Inf. now on detached duty at the head quarters Dist of Memphis, and find that he is unfit for active service in the field, by reason of nervous debility caused by a sunstroke, which he suffered near Vicksburg in July 1863. He is fit for office or other similar light duty. <pre> Jno. B. Rice, </pre> <pre> Surg. 42nd O.R.D. </pre> <pre> & Surg. in Chf Dist of Memphis. </pre> <hr /> Rice Jno B. Surg in Chief of Memphis <pre> Memphis Tenn </pre> <pre> November 15th 1864. </pre> <pre> Certifies that Wm. L. Elkin private Co. G."114th Ills. is unfit for active service </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/44b6500d83ff4e9a1cac8cc73c95c973.pdf bce0cc16839d4c1e564d07b23ba2a486 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. Charleston Coals County Ills. November 12th, 64 To His Excellence the Governor of the State of Illinois the Honorable Richard Yates,, your Exc. At this Date I take the Liberty of informing your Ex. that on the 12st inst I had a conversation with A. [Penthura?] who informed me that he knew where John O Hair the Preacher of the eight of March last is at this time, Sir if that your Excellence Desire him to be brought to this town. As he is in the Camadas. And I am also A Native of that Place then I will warrent to bring him hear if that it is at time required, I would State to your Ex. that I am Ready to go to Springfield At any time And at any order. that your Ex. may require. Hoping to Hear from your Exc. I Remain the Humble Servt of your Ex. William M. Leshe Atty at. Law <hr /> Teshe Wm M. Atty Charleston Nov 14th 64 Informs Govr that he knows where Jno O'Hair the Raider there of the 8th March inst is - and if he can get authority to go after him he will insure to bring him back. Ref. to Col Oakes File 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 02 (November 11-20, 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. Remain to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513634 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/b37b5fe149e815713feefe9794c52a86.pdf 2089c89f272049d9c22793bc5d6e3f70 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago, Illinois. Nov. 14. 1864. Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois Springfield, Illinois, Sir: Your letter of the 29th July is before me, promising me assistance whenever you can aid me. My object in addressing you at present is to ask you Assist me in procuring the Situation or position of an Assistant Door Keeper to Some of the Galleries in the next Congress. My reasons for asking for this position, I will not repeat, as they have been laid before you, and I Suppose you are acquainted with my circumstances, Will you aid me with your influence? in any manner your mind may Suggest, and advise me of any Steps I Should take in this case. I await your reply I am with Respect your Ob't Serv't, Jackson M. Sheets <hr /> Sheets Jackson M Chicago Nov. 14th/64 Wants Govr's aid to secure position of Asst. Door Keeper to Some of the galleries of next Congress Ansd Nov 17th 64 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 02 (November 11-20, 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 Jackson M. Sheets to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513633 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago, Illinois. Nov. 14. 1864. Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois Springfield, Illinois, Sir: Your letter of the 29th July is before me, promising me assistance whenever you can aid me. My object in addressing you at present is to ask you Assist me in procuring the Situation or position of an Assistant Door Keeper to Some of the Galleries in the next Congress. My reasons for asking for this position, I will not repeat, as they have been laid before you, and I Suppose you are acquainted with my circumstances, Will you aid me with your influence? in any manner your mind may Suggest, and advise me of any Steps I Should take in this case. I await your reply I am with Respect your Ob't Serv't, Jackson M. Sheets <hr /> Sheets Jackson M Chicago Nov. 14th/64 Wants Govr's aid to secure position of Asst. Door Keeper to Some of the galleries of next Congress Ansd Nov 17th 64 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/44386e34464184c37b18a2093842c291.pdf 3ece2ccdf4520c286bb76da221ce91ef Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nashville Illinois November 14th 1864 Hon Richard Yates Sir My son John W. Hampton was drafted in the last draft in the 12th congressional District, and in Washington County Illinois - was notified - went to Alton Ills. - was examined received - returned home to arrange his business - finished his arrangement and is now at Camp Butler to be sworn in. Now I wish to say to you that I am a widow - have six children, myself & them, all are dependent upon John W. Hampton for support and unless he can be released from service, we must suffer. John W. Hampton will do his duty, but while he is doing that I and his six sisters & brothers must suffer terribly this winter. Release him if you can relieve us. Yours Truly Elizabeth Hampton <hr /> Hampton Elizabeth Nashville Ills Nov 14/64 Her son John W. Hampton was drafted in 12th Congressional Dist. She is a widow woman has six children and no means of support except John. She wishes him released or they must suffer. (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 02 (November 11-20, 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 Elizabeth Hampton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513632 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. Nashville Illinois November 14th 1864 Hon Richard Yates Sir My son John W. Hampton was drafted in the last draft in the 12th congressional District, and in Washington County Illinois - was notified - went to Alton Ills. - was examined received - returned home to arrange his business - finished his arrangement and is now at Camp Butler to be sworn in. Now I wish to say to you that I am a widow - have six children, myself & them, all are dependent upon John W. Hampton for support and unless he can be released from service, we must suffer. John W. Hampton will do his duty, but while he is doing that I and his six sisters & brothers must suffer terribly this winter. Release him if you can relieve us. Yours Truly Elizabeth Hampton <hr /> Hampton Elizabeth Nashville Ills Nov 14/64 Her son John W. Hampton was drafted in 12th Congressional Dist. She is a widow woman has six children and no means of support except John. She wishes him released or they must suffer. (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/08337e0bd8bf6401cdfe903625face2c.pdf d316afd000dc62aa12cc5cff5daeb26e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of Provost Marshal, THIRD DISTRICT, ILLINOIS. Dixon, November 14th A.D. 1864. The Bearer of this Addo Borchers Is one with whom I have been acquainted for ten years his conduct has always been such that his friends could depend on him and he has allway influenced a larg section of the County in which he lives At his County Call he helped to rais a Company of men for the 46" Regiment and was duly elected to the position Lieutenant until his health not permiting him any longer to stay in the field he resigned and since that he has taken the enrollment for one sub District - in Stephenson County and has also seen that at the last Elections every man who he thought had a right to vote as exercised that privilege and he is and <hr /> always has been a firm advocut of the cause of his Country he is now a Drafted man and obeyes his country call with as much alacrity as he did when he was a volunteer Any favor shown him would much oblige his numerous friends And none more than his friend W.A. Pennyman 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 02 (November 11-20, 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. A. Pennyman to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513631 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 Provost Marshal, THIRD DISTRICT, ILLINOIS. Dixon, November 14th A.D. 1864. The Bearer of this Addo Borchers Is one with whom I have been acquainted for ten years his conduct has always been such that his friends could depend on him and he has allway influenced a larg section of the County in which he lives At his County Call he helped to rais a Company of men for the 46" Regiment and was duly elected to the position Lieutenant until his health not permiting him any longer to stay in the field he resigned and since that he has taken the enrollment for one sub District - in Stephenson County and has also seen that at the last Elections every man who he thought had a right to vote as exercised that privilege and he is and <hr /> always has been a firm advocut of the cause of his Country he is now a Drafted man and obeyes his country call with as much alacrity as he did when he was a volunteer Any favor shown him would much oblige his numerous friends And none more than his friend W.A. Pennyman 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/556a06cfef4bbab92392661424a75da7.pdf c4cce581b5b824edbb9142aad1df4ce7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Waterloo, Monroe Co. Ill. Nov. 14, 1864 Hon. Richd. Yates Dear Sir It is the request and desire of our Monroe drafted men and substitutes, now in camp at Camp Butler, to enter the 43rd Regt. Ill. Vols. (Koerner Regt.) now stationed at Little Rock, Arkansas. I wish you would use your influence in this case & the Union men here, as well as the drafted men, will be under obligations to you. I have the honor to be most respectfully Your obedt. Servt. C. H. Kettler Assistant U. S. Assessor 12th Distr. Ills. <hr /> Kettler C. S. Waterloo Monroe Co Nov 14/64 The drafted men of that county want to go to 43d Regt now stationed at Little Rock. Answer They have been assigned as requested <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 02 (November 11-20, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. H. Kettler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513630 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. Waterloo, Monroe Co. Ill. Nov. 14, 1864 Hon. Richd. Yates Dear Sir It is the request and desire of our Monroe drafted men and substitutes, now in camp at Camp Butler, to enter the 43rd Regt. Ill. Vols. (Koerner Regt.) now stationed at Little Rock, Arkansas. I wish you would use your influence in this case & the Union men here, as well as the drafted men, will be under obligations to you. I have the honor to be most respectfully Your obedt. Servt. C. H. Kettler Assistant U. S. Assessor 12th Distr. Ills. <hr /> Kettler C. S. Waterloo Monroe Co Nov 14/64 The drafted men of that county want to go to 43d Regt now stationed at Little Rock. Answer They have been assigned as requested <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/13e762f3d84b52ee8b20456d1c6c7510.pdf 77d6b5666ceb7763cba485e00133c610 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With J.W. Shaffer letter 11/11/64 To Allen C Fuller Adjutant General of the State of Illinois The undersigned Citizens of the County of Stephenson and State of Illinois wold respectfully recommend to your favorable consideration Mr Addo Borcher for an appointment as commissioned officer of the Grade of Captain or first Lieutenant in any negro Company now being organized in the State and in case there is no opening in that due chose we wish you to use your influence to procure an appointment for him in some Colored infantry Regiment of the Grade of Captain or first Lieutenant Mr Borcher is well qualified for the position above indicated He has been in the service heretofore as Lieutenant and has been in battle in which he discharged his duty faithfully and well He is a true Union man and has much influence among the Germans of this County U D Meacham Wm M Buckley S. J. Davis Asst Assessor D H Sunderland H. C. Burchard A. T. Green W. W. Robey H. C. Hyde J. M. Bailey J. W. Shaffer Fred. N. Ingalls Rbt Little J. F. Ankeny Francis E. Dakin John H Addams Amos Mitchell E. P. Hodges R V Ankeny, (late Col 14th Ill) <hr /> Buckley Wm M J W Shaffer & others Recommending Mr Addo Borchers a Drafted man for a commission in a negro Regiment Addo Borcher <hr /> Youngman. Youngman W.A. Dixon Nov, 14" 1864. Recommends the bearer Mr Addo Borchers of Stephenson Co. was once volunteered and served two years as a Lieutenant and is now drafted and wants to be commissioned. He is a worthy man and deserving of any favor you may bestow upon him &c. Personal appln File H. 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 02 (November 11-20, 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 U. D. Meacham to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513629 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With J.W. Shaffer letter 11/11/64 To Allen C Fuller Adjutant General of the State of Illinois The undersigned Citizens of the County of Stephenson and State of Illinois wold respectfully recommend to your favorable consideration Mr Addo Borcher for an appointment as commissioned officer of the Grade of Captain or first Lieutenant in any negro Company now being organized in the State and in case there is no opening in that due chose we wish you to use your influence to procure an appointment for him in some Colored infantry Regiment of the Grade of Captain or first Lieutenant Mr Borcher is well qualified for the position above indicated He has been in the service heretofore as Lieutenant and has been in battle in which he discharged his duty faithfully and well He is a true Union man and has much influence among the Germans of this County U D Meacham Wm M Buckley S. J. Davis Asst Assessor D H Sunderland H. C. Burchard A. T. Green W. W. Robey H. C. Hyde J. M. Bailey J. W. Shaffer Fred. N. Ingalls Rbt Little J. F. Ankeny Francis E. Dakin John H Addams Amos Mitchell E. P. Hodges R V Ankeny, (late Col 14th Ill) <hr /> Buckley Wm M J W Shaffer & others Recommending Mr Addo Borchers a Drafted man for a commission in a negro Regiment Addo Borcher <hr /> Youngman. Youngman W.A. Dixon Nov, 14" 1864. Recommends the bearer Mr Addo Borchers of Stephenson Co. was once volunteered and served two years as a Lieutenant and is now drafted and wants to be commissioned. He is a worthy man and deserving of any favor you may bestow upon him &c. Personal appln File H. 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/62c39e6eea7dd266ee90d0e71fe3e98e.pdf c73a33d1a24d578d5c4f9754d0fa1069 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago 14, 1864 His Excellency R. Yates Governor Il. [?] Dear Sir, My son Theodore F. Brown entered the Army in 1861 or early 1862 as a Lieutenant in one of the Companies of the 51st Regt. of Ill Troops, and is now a Captain in sais Regt. He was wounded in the head at the battle of Chicamauga, but in little time returned to his Regiment. At the repulse upon the attack on the rebel fortifications at Kinesaw Mountain, he was shot thro the left arm, breaking the larger + uper [illegible] bonesd, and has been conifined at home since August last. His arm is at present useless (?), and it may always remain so. He's yet unhealed + requires carefull attention. Yet his bodily health is good, + he seems himself fitted for the performance of any military duties except active operations in <hr /> the field. He has become tired of confinement, and requests me to ask of you, if in your power to bestow it, the assignment of some Military duty which he is capable of performing. He is about thirty years of age, a good scholar + person [?], and of excellent habits. Being wholly ignorant of Military matters, I know not what powers you possess [?] in the premises [?]- but I entertain the hope, that if your powers are limited, you would be willing to exert your influence in his behalf. Gen. Fuller is well acquainted with my son, + can give you all the requisite [illegible] information. Permit me to congratulate you upon the glorious result of the late election. We have an honest + patriotic President for another term. Our own State too is redeemed, and with a majority in both Houses, I trust you will ben elected a Senator from this State.. I am very respectfully W. H. Brown <hr /> E.B. PQ. Del. Nov 20th 1864 [illegible] Dist of Ill. Springfield Nov 26, 1864. Respectfully returned to His Excy Gov. Yates. The Brig. Gen. Comdg. has no light duty to which he could assign this officer. His probable Col Prevost, Cmdg [illegible] Rend [?] could give him work suited to his condition if he were ordered to report to him. John Cook Brig Gen Comdg Applies to Col Prevost Applies to Col Prevost- I am anxious to secure place for him <hr /> Brown W H. Chicago Nov 14th 1864 His son Theodore F. Brown was formerly a Capt. in the 51st Illinois Regt + was wounded in the head and left arm and rendered unfit for active duty in the field He therefore requests that he be detailed and assigned to some local duty. Congenial to his condition Congratulations Gov on the glorious success of the election + his prospects for USS- Col H- See Gen Cook if he knows of anything-don't fail 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 02 (November 11-20, 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. H. Brown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513628 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago 14, 1864 His Excellency R. Yates Governor Il. [?] Dear Sir, My son Theodore F. Brown entered the Army in 1861 or early 1862 as a Lieutenant in one of the Companies of the 51st Regt. of Ill Troops, and is now a Captain in sais Regt. He was wounded in the head at the battle of Chicamauga, but in little time returned to his Regiment. At the repulse upon the attack on the rebel fortifications at Kinesaw Mountain, he was shot thro the left arm, breaking the larger + uper [illegible] bonesd, and has been conifined at home since August last. His arm is at present useless (?), and it may always remain so. He's yet unhealed + requires carefull attention. Yet his bodily health is good, + he seems himself fitted for the performance of any military duties except active operations in <hr /> the field. He has become tired of confinement, and requests me to ask of you, if in your power to bestow it, the assignment of some Military duty which he is capable of performing. He is about thirty years of age, a good scholar + person [?], and of excellent habits. Being wholly ignorant of Military matters, I know not what powers you possess [?] in the premises [?]- but I entertain the hope, that if your powers are limited, you would be willing to exert your influence in his behalf. Gen. Fuller is well acquainted with my son, + can give you all the requisite [illegible] information. Permit me to congratulate you upon the glorious result of the late election. We have an honest + patriotic President for another term. Our own State too is redeemed, and with a majority in both Houses, I trust you will ben elected a Senator from this State.. I am very respectfully W. H. Brown <hr /> E.B. PQ. Del. Nov 20th 1864 [illegible] Dist of Ill. Springfield Nov 26, 1864. Respectfully returned to His Excy Gov. Yates. The Brig. Gen. Comdg. has no light duty to which he could assign this officer. His probable Col Prevost, Cmdg [illegible] Rend [?] could give him work suited to his condition if he were ordered to report to him. John Cook Brig Gen Comdg Applies to Col Prevost Applies to Col Prevost- I am anxious to secure place for him <hr /> Brown W H. Chicago Nov 14th 1864 His son Theodore F. Brown was formerly a Capt. in the 51st Illinois Regt + was wounded in the head and left arm and rendered unfit for active duty in the field He therefore requests that he be detailed and assigned to some local duty. Congenial to his condition Congratulations Gov on the glorious success of the election + his prospects for USS- Col H- See Gen Cook if he knows of anything-don't fail 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/3f56d7ed00c832734badc6d048a7671c.pdf 52308088514c7bb9ae91908abafe7b85 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Robert J. Foster letter 11/15/64 <pre> AUSTIN & BOAL, </pre> <pre> SUCCESSORS TO H. W. AUSTIN, </pre> <pre> Wholesale Dealers in Staple Hardware, </pre> <pre> Chicago, November 14th 1964. </pre> M Hon Richard. Yates <pre> Govenor of the state of Illinois </pre> Dear Sir <pre> I have known Dr Foster many years and beleive him a most worthy man. He comes to this country to offer his services in our struggles and trust an opportunity may be offered him to do good. </pre> <pre> Very Truly Yours </pre> <pre> H N Austin </pre> P S My reference would (apt?) General Fuller & (open?) staff cpl HNA <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 02 (November 11-20, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. N. Austin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513627 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 Robert J. Foster letter 11/15/64 <pre> AUSTIN & BOAL, </pre> <pre> SUCCESSORS TO H. W. AUSTIN, </pre> <pre> Wholesale Dealers in Staple Hardware, </pre> <pre> Chicago, November 14th 1964. </pre> M Hon Richard. Yates <pre> Govenor of the state of Illinois </pre> Dear Sir <pre> I have known Dr Foster many years and beleive him a most worthy man. He comes to this country to offer his services in our struggles and trust an opportunity may be offered him to do good. </pre> <pre> Very Truly Yours </pre> <pre> H N Austin </pre> P S My reference would (apt?) General Fuller & (open?) staff cpl HNA <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/216843d8aabdbc6ded80ec212764cf6e.pdf ceeac25dac99f8b6fe3dcee186b9d7c8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> U. S. General Hospital, </pre> <pre> FORTRESS MONROE, VA., </pre> <pre> November 13th 1864 </pre> Sir: <pre> I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication in relation to George P. Brown, Co. "K" 39th: Ill. Vols., and to state that he is at present a patient in this Hospital suffering from a Gun Shot wound (flesh) of the left leg, and is doing well, but is still unable to bear the removal desired. </pre> <pre> Very Respectfully </pre> <pre> Your ob't servant </pre> <pre> E.M Chillan_ </pre> <pre> Asst. Surg. U.S. Army, </pre> <pre> In charge. </pre> To His Excellency <pre> Richard Yates, </pre> <pre> Governor of Illinois, </pre> <pre> Springfield, Ill. </pre> <hr /> Chillan E M. MD. Surg. in ch'ge Hospital Fortress Monroe Nov 18/64 Reports in case of Geo P. Brown _ Party informed- <pre> Porter </pre> File "Disposed of" <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 02 (November 11-20, 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 E. M. Chillan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513626 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> U. S. General Hospital, </pre> <pre> FORTRESS MONROE, VA., </pre> <pre> November 13th 1864 </pre> Sir: <pre> I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication in relation to George P. Brown, Co. "K" 39th: Ill. Vols., and to state that he is at present a patient in this Hospital suffering from a Gun Shot wound (flesh) of the left leg, and is doing well, but is still unable to bear the removal desired. </pre> <pre> Very Respectfully </pre> <pre> Your ob't servant </pre> <pre> E.M Chillan_ </pre> <pre> Asst. Surg. U.S. Army, </pre> <pre> In charge. </pre> To His Excellency <pre> Richard Yates, </pre> <pre> Governor of Illinois, </pre> <pre> Springfield, Ill. </pre> <hr /> Chillan E M. MD. Surg. in ch'ge Hospital Fortress Monroe Nov 18/64 Reports in case of Geo P. Brown _ Party informed- <pre> Porter </pre> File "Disposed of" <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d6dc29b2cc92ac75f5cf4da1a3ffdb2b.pdf a129cdfe0f188a1f43e108048b6dc93f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Quincy Illinois </pre> <pre> November 13th 1864. </pre> Hon. Richard Yates, <pre> Gov, of Illinois, </pre> <pre> Dear Sir, </pre> <pre> You will perhaps think me presumtive in writing those few lines to you, one whom I am not acquainted with only by reputation, But that reputation being that of the Soldiers friend. I believe you will do what is in your power for me. </pre> <pre> I received a Severe wound in the Battle of Resaca Ga on the 14th of last may which caused the amputation of my right Leg at the Knee joint, from which I am Suffering now, and perhaps will for month's if not years </pre> <hr /> I am therefore incapaciated from making a living working at my Trade, which was Bricklaying and having no means of Suporting my Family, but what I derive from my own labour. I am Consiquentaly forced to ask you, and others who has it in their power, to do Something for me. <pre> You will confer a lasting favor on me by interceeding in my behalf with the President for an appointment of Post Master at this place. I feel Confident that you can obtain it for me if you think I am worthy of it. </pre> <pre> I have written to the President myself asking for the appointment. I can obtain recommen </pre> <hr /> dations from the principal business men in town who have Knowing me for the last Ten Years. But one or two lines from you to the President would accomplish more than all I could obtain here <pre> I believe you have recommendations from Colonel Burke and Gen Davis, which will Show what Kind of a reputation I have had in the army, I done all in my power for my Country, and would be in the Field now if I was not disabled, I enlisted my Company last December as Veterans by promising to remain with them. which promise I regret I am not able to Keep. </pre> <pre> Feeling Concious of doing my whole duty Towards My </pre> <hr /> Country, I now feel that I will not be left to Suffer, or my Family Seen in want, I have not been Mustered out of the Service yet, but am expecting Such an Order every day. Trusting that you will assist me in this matter, <pre> I am Gov, Very Resp't'y Your Obt Serv. </pre> <pre> Michael Piggott. </pre> <pre> Capt. Co. "F" 66" Ill. Inft. </pre> P. S. pleas answer. <hr /> Piggott Michael Quincy Nov 13th 64 on acct of his having lost a leg in the war. and being somewhat dependant financially, he wants you to assist him to obtain the Post office there. Refers to Col Burke & Genl Davis. & to the leading business men of Quincy File to be answered hereafter <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 02 (November 11-20, 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 Michael Piggott to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513625 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> Quincy Illinois </pre> <pre> November 13th 1864. </pre> Hon. Richard Yates, <pre> Gov, of Illinois, </pre> <pre> Dear Sir, </pre> <pre> You will perhaps think me presumtive in writing those few lines to you, one whom I am not acquainted with only by reputation, But that reputation being that of the Soldiers friend. I believe you will do what is in your power for me. </pre> <pre> I received a Severe wound in the Battle of Resaca Ga on the 14th of last may which caused the amputation of my right Leg at the Knee joint, from which I am Suffering now, and perhaps will for month's if not years </pre> <hr /> I am therefore incapaciated from making a living working at my Trade, which was Bricklaying and having no means of Suporting my Family, but what I derive from my own labour. I am Consiquentaly forced to ask you, and others who has it in their power, to do Something for me. <pre> You will confer a lasting favor on me by interceeding in my behalf with the President for an appointment of Post Master at this place. I feel Confident that you can obtain it for me if you think I am worthy of it. </pre> <pre> I have written to the President myself asking for the appointment. I can obtain recommen </pre> <hr /> dations from the principal business men in town who have Knowing me for the last Ten Years. But one or two lines from you to the President would accomplish more than all I could obtain here <pre> I believe you have recommendations from Colonel Burke and Gen Davis, which will Show what Kind of a reputation I have had in the army, I done all in my power for my Country, and would be in the Field now if I was not disabled, I enlisted my Company last December as Veterans by promising to remain with them. which promise I regret I am not able to Keep. </pre> <pre> Feeling Concious of doing my whole duty Towards My </pre> <hr /> Country, I now feel that I will not be left to Suffer, or my Family Seen in want, I have not been Mustered out of the Service yet, but am expecting Such an Order every day. Trusting that you will assist me in this matter, <pre> I am Gov, Very Resp't'y Your Obt Serv. </pre> <pre> Michael Piggott. </pre> <pre> Capt. Co. "F" 66" Ill. Inft. </pre> P. S. pleas answer. <hr /> Piggott Michael Quincy Nov 13th 64 on acct of his having lost a leg in the war. and being somewhat dependant financially, he wants you to assist him to obtain the Post office there. Refers to Col Burke & Genl Davis. & to the leading business men of Quincy File to be answered hereafter <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/627f651f88c5c8d21eec4611ed70dd2f.pdf 251f636b3a557b97297a174785b89a0f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Monmouth Illinois, </pre> <pre> Alethearian Hall. Nov 13, 1864 </pre> Gov Yates, <pre> The ladies of the Alethearion Literary Society of Monmouth College having been much pleased with your eloquent and patriotic address delivered in our city on the 10th of last month. They proposed your name as an honorary member of the society and it was received by a unanimous vote. The society is formed exclusively of young ladies, who have for their object, the cultivation of intellect. But whilst they are striving to be true to their name, and their God, they forget not to be true to their Country, in her dark hour of trouble, and we would be proud of the </pre> <hr /> of honor, of enrolling one of our countries best friends, in our list of honorary members. <pre> Very Respectfully, </pre> <pre> Sallie I. Struthers </pre> <pre> Cur. Sec. Aleth. Soc. </pre> Gov Yates <pre> Springfield. </pre> <hr /> Struthers. Sallie I Monmouth. Nov 12/64 The members of the Aletherian Society of Monmouth Female College. After hearing Govr's Patriotic Speech there on 10th of Oct _ unanimously elected him an honorary member of their Soc_ <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 02 (November 11-20, 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 Sallie Struthers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513624 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Monmouth Illinois, </pre> <pre> Alethearian Hall. Nov 13, 1864 </pre> Gov Yates, <pre> The ladies of the Alethearion Literary Society of Monmouth College having been much pleased with your eloquent and patriotic address delivered in our city on the 10th of last month. They proposed your name as an honorary member of the society and it was received by a unanimous vote. The society is formed exclusively of young ladies, who have for their object, the cultivation of intellect. But whilst they are striving to be true to their name, and their God, they forget not to be true to their Country, in her dark hour of trouble, and we would be proud of the </pre> <hr /> of honor, of enrolling one of our countries best friends, in our list of honorary members. <pre> Very Respectfully, </pre> <pre> Sallie I. Struthers </pre> <pre> Cur. Sec. Aleth. Soc. </pre> Gov Yates <pre> Springfield. </pre> <hr /> Struthers. Sallie I Monmouth. Nov 12/64 The members of the Aletherian Society of Monmouth Female College. After hearing Govr's Patriotic Speech there on 10th of Oct _ unanimously elected him an honorary member of their Soc_ <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/0e9508c2413404879ed655013940683e.pdf b72adfd53495215b5dd9e881c82ecd8c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Madison General Hospital </pre> <pre> Madison Ind </pre> <pre> Nov 13th 1864 </pre> Sir. <pre> I have the honor herewith to forward the order of transfer for Emanuel De.Frates Co. "A" 10 Ills. Vol. Infty. to the U.S. General Hospital Quincy Ills. </pre> <pre> Very respectfully </pre> <pre> Your Obt. Svt. </pre> <pre> G Grant </pre> <pre> Surg. U.S. d. </pre> <pre> In chge Hospl </pre> His Excellency, <pre> Hon Richard Yates </pre> <pre> Govenor State of Illinois </pre> <pre> Springfield Ills. </pre> <hr /> Grant G. Surg in charge U.S. Genl Hospl Madison Madison Ind Nov 13/64 Encloses order from the Medical Director of the Dept. for the transfer of Emanuel De Frates to Genl Hospl at Quincy _ Official copy sent Nov. 18/64 <pre> Porter </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 02 (November 11-20, 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 G. Grant to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513623 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> Madison General Hospital </pre> <pre> Madison Ind </pre> <pre> Nov 13th 1864 </pre> Sir. <pre> I have the honor herewith to forward the order of transfer for Emanuel De.Frates Co. "A" 10 Ills. Vol. Infty. to the U.S. General Hospital Quincy Ills. </pre> <pre> Very respectfully </pre> <pre> Your Obt. Svt. </pre> <pre> G Grant </pre> <pre> Surg. U.S. d. </pre> <pre> In chge Hospl </pre> His Excellency, <pre> Hon Richard Yates </pre> <pre> Govenor State of Illinois </pre> <pre> Springfield Ills. </pre> <hr /> Grant G. Surg in charge U.S. Genl Hospl Madison Madison Ind Nov 13/64 Encloses order from the Medical Director of the Dept. for the transfer of Emanuel De Frates to Genl Hospl at Quincy _ Official copy sent Nov. 18/64 <pre> Porter </pre> <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b1a45c610d288d693f73e499e687e966.pdf 2e0ca325ca83ef2f9faa5f64ebaa0cca Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Home Nov 12 1864 Gov Yates Dear Sir After my respects I desire to ask for a soldier a favor. James D. Roberts a corporal of Co. B 96th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inf, aged 38 years 6 ft 1in dark complexion hazle eyes dark hair by prof. a farmer Received a furlough for 60 days to go from Ft Morgan Alabama to Bloomington Ill. His mother left McLean Co and moved to Cedar falls Iowa. His furlough is granted on acct. of sickness and his principal object was to visit his mother Can you give him permission to go to Cedar fall Iowa by your own of any other authority? If you can you will confer a favor on your humble servant H Noble P.S. I will guarantee the return of the above named soldier. H Noble P.S. 2 This soldiers furlough was dated Oct 27 and runs to Dec 27. He does not wish any extension of time only the privilege to go from Bloomington Ill to Cedar falls Iowa. H N <hr /> Noble H. Bloomington Nov 12/64 A Soldier by name of Jas D Roberts of Co B 96th Ills Vols. received a furlough at Ft. Morgan Ala. to go to Bloomington to see his mother - When he got there she had gone to Cedar Falls Iowa. He wants to know if the Soldier can go there to see her. Recd Nov 18/64 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 02 (November 11-20, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. Noble to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513622 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. Home Nov 12 1864 Gov Yates Dear Sir After my respects I desire to ask for a soldier a favor. James D. Roberts a corporal of Co. B 96th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inf, aged 38 years 6 ft 1in dark complexion hazle eyes dark hair by prof. a farmer Received a furlough for 60 days to go from Ft Morgan Alabama to Bloomington Ill. His mother left McLean Co and moved to Cedar falls Iowa. His furlough is granted on acct. of sickness and his principal object was to visit his mother Can you give him permission to go to Cedar fall Iowa by your own of any other authority? If you can you will confer a favor on your humble servant H Noble P.S. I will guarantee the return of the above named soldier. H Noble P.S. 2 This soldiers furlough was dated Oct 27 and runs to Dec 27. He does not wish any extension of time only the privilege to go from Bloomington Ill to Cedar falls Iowa. H N <hr /> Noble H. Bloomington Nov 12/64 A Soldier by name of Jas D Roberts of Co B 96th Ills Vols. received a furlough at Ft. Morgan Ala. to go to Bloomington to see his mother - When he got there she had gone to Cedar Falls Iowa. He wants to know if the Soldier can go there to see her. Recd Nov 18/64 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