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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Goodhope Mcdonough Coun Ill
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir excuse me for trespassing upon your patience for A moment I wish you would drop me A line and inform me what the result of the Governers letter to washington in my case was as I have not herd A word from the mater since I received your letter writen on the 9 of September Governer Hoffman I am in straitened circumstances on the Acount of my expenses while in the servis and I have nothing to meete them with if you will please drop me A line and give me what information you can I will thankfuly receive it and in return still remain your friend and suporter as usuel Direct to goodhope Mcdonough Cou Ill as I am at home now
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Goodhope Mcdonough Coun Ill
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir excuse me for trespassing upon your patience for A moment I wish you would drop me A line and inform me what the result of the Governers letter to washington in my case was as I have not herd A word from the mater since I received your letter writen on the 9 of September Governer Hoffman I am in straitened circumstances on the Acount of my expenses while in the servis and I have nothing to meete them with if you will please drop me A line and give me what information you can I will thankfuly receive it and in return still remain your friend and suporter as usuel Direct to goodhope Mcdonough Cou Ill as I am at home now
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Charges and Specifications preferred against Col W. H Benneson of the seventy eighth Regiment Ills Vols
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Charges and Specifications preferred against Col W. H Benneson of the seventy eighth Regiment Ills Vols
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Charge 1. Disobedience of orders
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Specification In this that he the said W. H. Benneson of the 78th Regiment Ills Vols having been required to turn out of his regiment all slaves other than those in charge of their owners or hired by special contract with their owners, did positively refuse to obey said order - This at or near Portland Ky, on or about the thirtieth day of Jany/63
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Witnesses
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&lt;p&gt;Gilberts Charges
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;U.S. Gen Hospital
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mound City Ills Jan 14 1863
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Private James Plater Com "G" 109 Ills is now in the Hospital, disabled, and a fit subject for discharge from Service.  He has no Descriptive Roll.  His Regiment we learn by the papers is disbanded for bad behavior before the enemy, and he has no hope of procuring a Roll from it.  Will you please furnish one from the Records of the Department at Springfield, upon which he can be discharged; or if he is a citizen by virtue of the action of the War Department respecting his Regiment, please give us official notice of the fact and oblige---
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Jackson, Tenn Jan 14. 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Maj. Genl John A. McClernand
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By a letter just received from W. M. Springer Esq of Springfield, an esteemed friend of mine, I am informed that you generously offered to assist me into a high position in the army, if possible. If, indeed, I could receive aid from you in acquiring a position where my capacity would be put to the test, I would sincerely thank you, and endeavor by my conduct to merit the favor -
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am used to a seafaring life and understand well the duties of a third mate of a merchantman. This qualification, however, might not be of much avail in the gunboat service; yet I would be more at home on a boat, and therefore if possible, would prefer a position in that branch of the service - if not, one in the
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&lt;p&gt;land forces would be equally acceptable.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lieut. Col. Campbell of the 104th is kind enough to recommend me and I send you his letter by this mail -
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With much respect for you, increased by knowing you to be an old acquaintance of my fathers - I remain, Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your humble svt
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Respectfully refer to His Excellency Richd Yates with the confident statement that this young merits promotion from the ranks and with the hope that His Excellency will promote him
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At our last term at court I obtained a judgement in favor of the state upon a forfeited recognisance for the sum of Five Hundred Dollars.  The principal has left the County and the securities are insolvent, the principal Christian Boepple executed to his sureties a mortgage upon real estate of sufficient value to secure them, this they are willing to assign to the state if they are released from the judgement.  Judge Davis thought I had better take the mortgage and release them as it was for the best interest of the state to do so but he also advised me before releasing them to get written authority from you to do so for my own protection.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At our last term at court I obtained a judgement in favor of the state upon a forfeited recognisance for the sum of Five Hundred Dollars.  The principal has left the County and the securities are insolvent, the principal Christian Boepple executed to his sureties a mortgage upon real estate of sufficient value to secure them, this they are willing to assign to the state if they are released from the judgement.  Judge Davis thought I had better take the mortgage and release them as it was for the best interest of the state to do so but he also advised me before releasing them to get written authority from you to do so for my own protection.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have written a paper enclosed which I suppose will answer
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your friend
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wm H. Young 
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ansd Feb 9 - 63
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wm. H. Young
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lincoln Jan 14th. 1863.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wishes to know whether he can take a mortgage upon acertain piece of property to secure a debt due the state, and release certain parties from a judgement rendered against them and in favor of the State
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ML
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Answered as instructed  
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;G W Miner
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Chicago Januy 15th 1863.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Excellency Richard Yates
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor of Illinois -
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My Dear Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I notice that a move is being made in the Legislature for the appointment of a Rail Road Commission or Board - Such a Commission with proper powers granted may be of great use to the public not only in preventing abuse in over charges but compelling Railroad Cos. to Keep their roads in safe running order. This matter has been Canvassed considerably by Railroad men and the system adopted by some of the Eastern States to some extent.  I write you this letter to ask if such a law should be passed why you will not 
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&lt;hr /&gt;name me as one of the Board.
&lt;p&gt;I think such testimony as may be perfectly Satisfactory to you can be presented in regard to my Capacity and integrity - 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Should there be no probability of such a law and my appointment to the place, Can I not secure your influence and a little personal exertion to get me a position as Engineer on the proposed "Ship Canal." I am sorry to trouble you so much but having been out of business for some time it becomes allmost impossible for me to succeed without the aid of some friend - and even then it appears I must wait until every body Else is Served - 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I was exceedingly well pleased with your Message and trust you will stand firm by The cause marked out. 
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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You must not fear of any lack of support by the friends of our Country which may be called for.  Every man with whom I have talked are allmost anxious to fight the traitors here at home first and then if necessary go south upon the same business - Making clean work as we go along
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hoping to enlist your interest in my behalf
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am as ever
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Truly Yours
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;W.G. Wheaton
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;P.S.  Please let the Gov see this 
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Excellency Richard Yates
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor of Illinois -
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My Dear Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I notice that a move is being made in the Legislature for the appointment of a Rail Road Commission or Board - Such a Commission with proper powers granted may be of great use to the public not only in preventing abuse in over charges but compelling Railroad Cos. to Keep their roads in safe running order. This matter has been Canvassed considerably by Railroad men and the system adopted by some of the Eastern States to some extent.  I write you this letter to ask if such a law should be passed why you will not 
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Should there be no probability of such a law and my appointment to the place, Can I not secure your influence and a little personal exertion to get me a position as Engineer on the proposed "Ship Canal." I am sorry to trouble you so much but having been out of business for some time it becomes allmost impossible for me to succeed without the aid of some friend - and even then it appears I must wait until every body Else is Served - 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I was exceedingly well pleased with your Message and trust you will stand firm by The cause marked out. 
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&lt;p&gt;You must not fear of any lack of support by the friends of our Country which may be called for.  Every man with whom I have talked are allmost anxious to fight the traitors here at home first and then if necessary go south upon the same business - Making clean work as we go along
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Excellency 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gov Yates,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is to recommend the bearer, James Whisler who desires to obtain a pass to bring home his brother who has been discharged from the Army at Nashville, on account of sickness
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The gentlemen from Tazwell Co. who recommend him to me, are men of Character and reputation
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Washington Jny 1 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My dear Governor
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our friend Judge Norton of Joliet is anxious to have his son appointed a Lieut in one of the Ills regts in order that he may go on my staff.  The young man's name is “Martin Morton” &amp;amp; he is now Commissary Sergt of the 100th regt.  Can you give him the appt.  It will oblige me much.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Will see you in the course of two weeks &amp;amp; shall be glad to have much conversation 
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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;with you.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Very truly your fd
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jno Pope
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Hon Richard Yates
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Springfield 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ills
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Answer that I have given a complimentary Commission of Lieut &amp;amp; most happy to know I shall see him in next two weeks
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Answer per inside
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Wants Martin Norton appointed Lieut &amp;amp; to go on his staff.  Will be in Springfield in 2 or 3 weeks.
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Washington Jny 1 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My dear Governor
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our friend Judge Norton of Joliet is anxious to have his son appointed a Lieut in one of the Ills regts in order that he may go on my staff.  The young man's name is “Martin Morton” &amp;amp; he is now Commissary Sergt of the 100th regt.  Can you give him the appt.  It will oblige me much.
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&lt;p&gt;with you.
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Hon Richard Yates
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Answer that I have given a complimentary Commission of Lieut &amp;amp; most happy to know I shall see him in next two weeks
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