359 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c385ceb9302a0ec538f912c8028df442.pdf 18d8c0a8b2a67642d0a643c649980fd5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Arkansas Mouth of White River October the 4th 1864 Dear Sir it is with great pleasure that I seat myself to inform you my condition I am in a poor condition at this time I have bin a cripple in my hand for six months that I have not done any duty nor not likely to ever be able to do my duty anymore and therefore I wish to be discharged for I have always done my duty as a soldier and my poor old father and mother is too old to work and I don't see how they will do this winter I expect they will have to freeze to death and more if you see fit to discharge me I want to know it soon nothing more at present address John F. Lingle Co A 11th Ills Infantry Yours truly John F. Lingle To Sir Richard Yates [Jno] W. Single Co A 11th Ill Vols Mouth White River Oct 4 64 he has been a cripple in hand for 6 mos & is not likely to be able to do duty again wants discharge ansd Oct 18 1864 Snyder ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 07 (October 11-18, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John F. Lingle to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509624 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Arkansas Mouth of White River October the 4th 1864 Dear Sir it is with great pleasure that I seat myself to inform you my condition I am in a poor condition at this time I have bin a cripple in my hand for six months that I have not done any duty nor not likely to ever be able to do my duty anymore and therefore I wish to be discharged for I have always done my duty as a soldier and my poor old father and mother is too old to work and I don't see how they will do this winter I expect they will have to freeze to death and more if you see fit to discharge me I want to know it soon nothing more at present address John F. Lingle Co A 11th Ills Infantry Yours truly John F. Lingle To Sir Richard Yates [Jno] W. Single Co A 11th Ill Vols Mouth White River Oct 4 64 he has been a cripple in hand for 6 mos & is not likely to be able to do duty again wants discharge ansd Oct 18 1864 Snyder ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8092728681606a398233767e4c5983d1.pdf ed18cf2018a6fac7a620842338a447e0 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John F. Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506380 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3a07a0ec96498d8109ee3207d7491e3f.pdf 84c7aa79d7fb2267960ce9c5fb66aa47 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 15, Folder 05 (February 25-29, 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 F. Scanlan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508650 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b901c0c86a499a143ccb647ba74028ac.pdf 52d3b45ebc0e18074d02dc518b80898e 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 9, Folder 06 (October 1-10, 1862) 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 John Farrar to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506460 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/625c1250c18bfc5556a0aab06a74574b.pdf 81ade98bc7b13c195c6a8f7f67a17579 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Atlanta Ill Dec 26th 1864 Gov Yates Dear sir I have not had one word about my claim against the Government which I let you have I am geting some what un easey about it I earned it and I need it. Have you any word from from Washington Gov I have allways opposed you in every thing that you have asspired to politacaly I am now for you for US Senate because I can not get a Democrat If you should ever <hr /> visit Atlanta give me a call I am as cold as all get out My wife is gone to Indiana and I have no fire Yours Truly John Finch PS I have some influence with [illegible Rep] JF <hr /> Finch John Atlanta Ills Dec 26th 1864. Has not had a word from his claim, is in need of the money. Is for Governor for Senator. 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 07 (December 17-26, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Finch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513926 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. Atlanta Ill Dec 26th 1864 Gov Yates Dear sir I have not had one word about my claim against the Government which I let you have I am geting some what un easey about it I earned it and I need it. Have you any word from from Washington Gov I have allways opposed you in every thing that you have asspired to politacaly I am now for you for US Senate because I can not get a Democrat If you should ever <hr /> visit Atlanta give me a call I am as cold as all get out My wife is gone to Indiana and I have no fire Yours Truly John Finch PS I have some influence with [illegible Rep] JF <hr /> Finch John Atlanta Ills Dec 26th 1864. Has not had a word from his claim, is in need of the money. Is for Governor for Senator. 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/cc93a5a1d96b4c0d1cd76801319efb45.pdf 84ee1a2529b2ad9cd44975579b718c8b 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 17, Folder 05 (August 5-8, 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 Finkhouser to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509091 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ac9cc199da555641347ad6ed49b963c7.pdf 6721dfa5c9fc10993da74987d34e9856 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 4, Folder 09 (November 21-30, 1861) 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 Foley to Allen C. Fuller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502466 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/310eb65ee316f2b23c59f659b24aae85.pdf 5c6571f315d695918ae4b1bd8bc51f3d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of the United States Express Company. Sept 9th 1864. Mr Rich. yates Dr Sir I will take the Eighty of land at your proposals. you will please send bill of lumber yours Truly John Fouch <hr /> John Fouch. Express Office Sept 9th 64. Will take the 80 of land at Govr's proposal. 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 18, Folder 04 (September 9-14, 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 Fouch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509454 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of the United States Express Company. Sept 9th 1864. Mr Rich. yates Dr Sir I will take the Eighty of land at your proposals. you will please send bill of lumber yours Truly John Fouch <hr /> John Fouch. Express Office Sept 9th 64. Will take the 80 of land at Govr's proposal. 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/94c22d5e03bbe969152b43f04148b82c.jpg e8c471be8d6eda575f903698c91a2f77 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 McCormick Theological Seminary Collection Subject The topic of the resource McCormick Theological Seminary McCormick Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church Religion--Study and Teaching Religion--Study and Teaching (Higher) Religious facilities Seminarians Theological seminaries Presbyterian theological seminaries College teachers Presbyterians College buildings McCormick, Cyrus Hall, 1809-1884 McCormick, Nettie Fowler, 1855-1923 Description An account of the resource The first classes at the McCormick Theological Seminary took place in a log cabin in Indiana in 1829. During the Civil War the school relocated to Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. In 1859 Chicago entrepreneur and Presbyterian layman Cyrus H. McCormick and his wife, Nettie Fowler McCormick, became the seminary's major financial patrons. The relationship between the McCormick family and the school remained well into the twentieth century. Shortly after McCormick’s death in 1884, the school was renamed McCormick Theological Seminary. Several campus buildings are named for McCormick family members including McCormick Hall, Fowler Hall, and Virginia Library. After Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination in 1968, seminary faculty and students were active in the civil rights movement and provided assistance to displaced and injured participants. The seminary relocated to Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood in 1975. The photographs in this collection include portraits of the McCormick Theological Seminary Class of 1896, school professors, and campus buildings. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data studio portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 17 x 26 cm 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 403150 McCormick Theological Seminary Class of '96 Photo Album Title A name given to the resource John Franklin Fetterolf Description An account of the resource John Franklin Fetterolf of Michigan, an 1893 graduate of Park College, sits for a portrait. Subject The topic of the resource Fetterolf, John Franklin, 1870- Seminarians McCormick Theological Seminary McCormick Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church Religion--Study and teaching Religion--Study and teaching (Higher) Christianity and other religions--Study and teaching Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gehrig Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1896 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6e970b08826e8bd707f46f34baf355fd.pdf 446f67e3bad53edb053821df1b641c6a 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 15, Folder 10 (April 16-25, 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 G. Adams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-04-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508846 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/396d6eee85effcd684528040ce44b487.pdf 01fef120c97ce8df8a11ed78825bbddb 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 6, Folder 11 (July 27-28, 1862) 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 G. Banks to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503098 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8a7fd65faea6a5e6a649a1aed2c29bee.jpg a1d13f68186780969fa33c521df4cabe 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 Miscellaneous Collection Description An account of the resource A selection of photographs from a wide range of collections. Images in the Miscellaneous Collection include broadsides, oversized photographs, cased photographs, and images of persons from individual files in the Audio Visual Collection. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data daguerreotype b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 8 cm 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400183 Cased Photographs Title A name given to the resource John G. Bergen Description An account of the resource Portrait of Reverend John G. Bergen, who became pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Springfield in 1835. Subject The topic of the resource Bergen, John G., 1790-1872 Clergy Presbyterians Illinois--Springfield First Presbyterian Church (Springfield, Ill.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1c1f3d9de018d8b04d07c459bf2ec859.pdf fa634a71e69b65633fe2580078eb1364 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 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Bliss and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508400 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1be874f9d5d2331b467517fa7a917929.pdf e6fc900942572acaf30351a3615c1bc8 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 11, Folder 07 (March 17-19, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Faris to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-03-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508256 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4f31ac54af18511ed538fd8cad9462e8.pdf 9850678eadb3c0411b7a51cda405a252 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers (List of Promotions and Appointments, 1861-1871) 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 John G. Fonda through Samuel E. Flannigan Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505901 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/adac8c6a7503b0e4582238cbce3e7fe4.pdf 29b441cd00d7e8c050fa512239809f9b 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. Head Quarters 2d Brigade Cavalry Division Port Hudson March 15th 1864 Hon Jessee K Duboise Springfield Ills Sir Some time since I was informed by Maj Gen Ord recently in command of the 13th Army Corps. that he had twice recommended me to the Secratary fo War for promotion by Brevet insasmuch as his recommendation was voluntary and without my previous knowledge. I conclude that my friends would have no hesitation in using their influence to procure me the promotion. Having relied upon you for counsel and advice at other times I take the liberty of addressing you to ask you to do what you may deem proper in the matter. My regiment is so much reduced that unless I procure a new Command, I will soon have to be mustered out of the service. Nothing would mortify me more than after having served nearly three years and worn out my regiment to quit the service for want of a Command. I therefore Respectfully ask of you and such of my friends as may deem me worthy to address the secratary of War in my Behalf. I hope the Governor may favor the matter. With much Respect Your Obt Svt John G. Fonda <hr /> Fonda John G Port Hudson March 15 1864. Has been recommended to Secty of war twice for promotion by Brevet --His command is very small and unless he receives a new command must shortly be must out of service. Letter by the Governor strongly recommending Col F for promotion July 22 64 Copy sent to Col F. “ “ Loomis ADC 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 15, Folder 07 (March 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 G. Fonda to Jesse K. Dubois Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-03-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508731 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/c1a427eaab1a4dc50600dd1b1760b212.pdf 4168735b39e2c3dca23accee915505dc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters 2d Brigade 1st Cav Division Port Hudson La Nov 25th 1864 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor Springfield Ills Sir I have the honor to forward to you a Rebel Battle Flag captured by my command on a recent expedition to Brookhaven Miss. During the expedition the command captured two pieces of Artillery, Three Caissons, one Flag, Eighty six Prisoners, Two hundred horses and mules, on Rail Road Train, Fifty army wagons and a Rebel Mail. One Camp was surprised and broken up, and a large depot at Brookhaven containing Quartermaster Commissary and ordnance Stores destroyed. Not long since a Garrison Flag was captured by my command at Camp Moore La. That Flag was sent to the War Department at Washington. I have obtained permission to send this one to you. I am Sir Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servt John G Fonda Col Comdg Brigade <hr /> John G. Fonda Col Comd'g Brig 1st Cav Div Baton Rouge La November 25th 1864. Forwarding a Rebel Battle Flag captured on an expedition to Brookhaven Miss. Answer thanking & State what done with Flag Ansd. 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 03 (November 21-25, 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 G. Fonda to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513703 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. Head Quarters 2d Brigade 1st Cav Division Port Hudson La Nov 25th 1864 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor Springfield Ills Sir I have the honor to forward to you a Rebel Battle Flag captured by my command on a recent expedition to Brookhaven Miss. During the expedition the command captured two pieces of Artillery, Three Caissons, one Flag, Eighty six Prisoners, Two hundred horses and mules, on Rail Road Train, Fifty army wagons and a Rebel Mail. One Camp was surprised and broken up, and a large depot at Brookhaven containing Quartermaster Commissary and ordnance Stores destroyed. Not long since a Garrison Flag was captured by my command at Camp Moore La. That Flag was sent to the War Department at Washington. I have obtained permission to send this one to you. I am Sir Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servt John G Fonda Col Comdg Brigade <hr /> John G. Fonda Col Comd'g Brig 1st Cav Div Baton Rouge La November 25th 1864. Forwarding a Rebel Battle Flag captured on an expedition to Brookhaven Miss. Answer thanking & State what done with Flag Ansd. 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/11f649e4eed59aee7de7e50852f78730.pdf 04801fdd8b71d19f0b6538c76fecdc4e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters 1st Brigade Cavalry Division Baton Rouge La. Septr. 21st 1864 "His Excellency" Richard Yates Govenor, Illinois Sir I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of your letter to the President in my behalf. It would be ungrateful in me not to express my thanks for the kind notice you have taken of me. While it may be proper for all soldiers too seek advancement. I trust that I have not been over anxious about it, or urged myself upon your notice improperly. Should the appointment you ask for me be made. I shall feel grateful, should it not be made, I shall still be satisfied, and not be ashamed to serve the Country in any honorable capacity that will contribute to the suppression of the Rebellion I entered the Army soon after the War began, and I hope it may be my good fortune to serve until it ends. over <hr /> With my best wishes for your health and prosperity I remain Your Obedt. Serv. John G. Fonda Colonel. 118th Ills <hr /> Col. Jno G. Fonda. Baton Rouge Oct 21 '64 Thanking Govr for his letter to the Prest in his behalf. 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 18, Folder 06 (September 21-30, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Fonda to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509558 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. Head Quarters 1st Brigade Cavalry Division Baton Rouge La. Septr. 21st 1864 "His Excellency" Richard Yates Govenor, Illinois Sir I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of your letter to the President in my behalf. It would be ungrateful in me not to express my thanks for the kind notice you have taken of me. While it may be proper for all soldiers too seek advancement. I trust that I have not been over anxious about it, or urged myself upon your notice improperly. Should the appointment you ask for me be made. I shall feel grateful, should it not be made, I shall still be satisfied, and not be ashamed to serve the Country in any honorable capacity that will contribute to the suppression of the Rebellion I entered the Army soon after the War began, and I hope it may be my good fortune to serve until it ends. over <hr /> With my best wishes for your health and prosperity I remain Your Obedt. Serv. John G. Fonda Colonel. 118th Ills <hr /> Col. Jno G. Fonda. Baton Rouge Oct 21 '64 Thanking Govr for his letter to the Prest in his behalf. 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/1e869b529e0b4f3816fa6252fa176331.pdf 1fab8a6893f80ce1e4f717a2988d4818 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Burlington Iowa Augt 26th 1864 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills Dr sir Your favor of the 22d is at hand, accepting our invitation to deliver an opening address at the Southern Iowa Soldiers Fair. Please accept the thanks of the Board of Managers Yours Respectfully John G. Foote <hr /> SOUTHERN IOWA SOLDIERS' FAIR AT Burlington, September 26th to October 1st, 1864. MILITARY MONUMENT. Burlington, Iowa, June 25th, 1864. To the President of the Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society, City of Burlington, Iowa. RESPECTED MADAM:-We hand you herewith, a design for a Military Monument, which we propose to present, through your Society, to the Township in Iowa, exclusive of the Township of Burlington, which shall, in proportion to the number of inhabitants, (taking the census of 1860 as standard,) contribute the most in cash, or in goods, wares, merchandise or produce, at a cash valuation, to the Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair, to be held in this city, on the last week of next September. The Monument will be twelve feet above the level of the ground, and will be made of the best American Marble, and executed in good style. On the face of the spire, will be carved the shield of the United States, with the motto, "E Pluribus Unum," and resting upon it is a musket and sword, united by the laurel wreath of victory: and floating over its staff, the triumphant guidon, inscribed "Union and Liberty." The Monument will be worth Five Hundred Dollars in cash, and will be to the successful competing Township, a fitting and worthy memorial to their honored dead, who have given their lives a willing sacrifice for the perpetuity of the glorious American Union. Yours Respectfully, DONAHUE & McCOSH, MARBLE DEALERS. It affords the Executive Committee great pleasure to send forth the design of the beautiful Monument to be contested for at the approaching Fair. The Monument of itself, will be a magnificent prize. The cause which it seeks to promote, is of the highest importance to every true Patriot. The motives which awaken the Spirit of emulation for such a treasure are of the purest character. To cherish the memory of the departed is ever praiseworthy. But the fallen heroes of our Nation should be enshrined in every loyal heart, and their names written in unperishable letters upon tablets of gold. What County or Township is there in our patriotic State that would not desire to have this silent orator standing in some selected place in their midst, to speak the praise of the honored dead who cannot now speak for themselves. The departed have nobly and bravely acted for us, and let us now put forth a be-fitting act for them. They have given their precious lives for the perpetuity of our inheritance, and shall we not of our abundance contribute freely and liberally to the comfort and consolation of their living and dying comrades in arms. Many of the graves of our fallen defenders can never be visited by their friends, but here, the bereaved can look on the names of their loved ones, and feel that they have not been forgotten. Let each County or Township in our State contend for this prize, and thereby evidence their love for their noble dead. Donations received previous to the Fair will be appraised and credited to the Township from which they are received. DELEGATES. - Each County contributing to the Fair as a County shall be entitled to two delegates; and each Township or Society contributing as such shall be entitled to one delegate; and said delegates shall be entertained free of charge during the Fair. It is desired that Counties, Townships and Societies intending to send delegates, notify the Secretary of their intention at their earliest convenience. MRS. H. B. RANSOM, Cor. Sec'y. <hr /> Burlington Ia. Aug. 26/64 John. G. Foote, of So. Iowa Soldiers' Fair. Returns thanks of Board of Managers for Govr's acceptation of invitation to make opening address. 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 18, Folder 02 (August 25-31, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Foote to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509368 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. Burlington Iowa Augt 26th 1864 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills Dr sir Your favor of the 22d is at hand, accepting our invitation to deliver an opening address at the Southern Iowa Soldiers Fair. Please accept the thanks of the Board of Managers Yours Respectfully John G. Foote <hr /> SOUTHERN IOWA SOLDIERS' FAIR AT Burlington, September 26th to October 1st, 1864. MILITARY MONUMENT. Burlington, Iowa, June 25th, 1864. To the President of the Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society, City of Burlington, Iowa. RESPECTED MADAM:-We hand you herewith, a design for a Military Monument, which we propose to present, through your Society, to the Township in Iowa, exclusive of the Township of Burlington, which shall, in proportion to the number of inhabitants, (taking the census of 1860 as standard,) contribute the most in cash, or in goods, wares, merchandise or produce, at a cash valuation, to the Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair, to be held in this city, on the last week of next September. The Monument will be twelve feet above the level of the ground, and will be made of the best American Marble, and executed in good style. On the face of the spire, will be carved the shield of the United States, with the motto, "E Pluribus Unum," and resting upon it is a musket and sword, united by the laurel wreath of victory: and floating over its staff, the triumphant guidon, inscribed "Union and Liberty." The Monument will be worth Five Hundred Dollars in cash, and will be to the successful competing Township, a fitting and worthy memorial to their honored dead, who have given their lives a willing sacrifice for the perpetuity of the glorious American Union. Yours Respectfully, DONAHUE & McCOSH, MARBLE DEALERS. It affords the Executive Committee great pleasure to send forth the design of the beautiful Monument to be contested for at the approaching Fair. The Monument of itself, will be a magnificent prize. The cause which it seeks to promote, is of the highest importance to every true Patriot. The motives which awaken the Spirit of emulation for such a treasure are of the purest character. To cherish the memory of the departed is ever praiseworthy. But the fallen heroes of our Nation should be enshrined in every loyal heart, and their names written in unperishable letters upon tablets of gold. What County or Township is there in our patriotic State that would not desire to have this silent orator standing in some selected place in their midst, to speak the praise of the honored dead who cannot now speak for themselves. The departed have nobly and bravely acted for us, and let us now put forth a be-fitting act for them. They have given their precious lives for the perpetuity of our inheritance, and shall we not of our abundance contribute freely and liberally to the comfort and consolation of their living and dying comrades in arms. Many of the graves of our fallen defenders can never be visited by their friends, but here, the bereaved can look on the names of their loved ones, and feel that they have not been forgotten. Let each County or Township in our State contend for this prize, and thereby evidence their love for their noble dead. Donations received previous to the Fair will be appraised and credited to the Township from which they are received. DELEGATES. - Each County contributing to the Fair as a County shall be entitled to two delegates; and each Township or Society contributing as such shall be entitled to one delegate; and said delegates shall be entertained free of charge during the Fair. It is desired that Counties, Townships and Societies intending to send delegates, notify the Secretary of their intention at their earliest convenience. MRS. H. B. RANSOM, Cor. Sec'y. <hr /> Burlington Ia. Aug. 26/64 John. G. Foote, of So. Iowa Soldiers' Fair. Returns thanks of Board of Managers for Govr's acceptation of invitation to make opening address. 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/cfea5b661ee633503f5ab7f9d6a77327.pdf 764cac435bd6e14a75d478bc11ef16ec Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Burlington Iowa August 3d 1864 Gov. Richard Yates Springfield Ills Dr Sir By the enclosed Circulars of the Southern Iowa Soldiers Train, you will perceive it is in the hearts of the good people to continue their efforts in the procuring of means and sanitary supplies for the benefit of our brave and noble Soldiers This is more necessary now as the conflict is still raging---the sick and wounded are being multiplied---and, therefore, the sanitary and Christian Commissions, should be kept fully supplied with all articles for relief. It is necessary to use all honorable influences to aid us in making the effort a blessing to those who are thus battling in this great strife for National liberty. Your active interest in putting down this rebellion, your known sympathy for the brave and suffering soldiers, your earnest efforts in procuring supplies and forwarding them to their relief, has given you a high and honorable position in all loyal hearts. From your happy and ready cooperation in all loyal efforts heretofore, the Board of Managers presumed <hr /> you would be willing to aid us in our efforts by delivering an address at the opening of the Fair The brave soldiers of Illinois and Iowa have, side by side, breasted the fierce storm of rebellion. Sharing alike in the same privations and hardships, and alike rejoiced in the same sanitary provisions for their comfort and relief. Also the loyal people of Illinois and Iowa, have together labored in the same noble purpose of furnishing supplies for the relief and comfort of the sick & wounded. Shall it not be continued? The war is not yet over. Government feels itself compelled to increase her efforts, and has called for more men. so also must the efforts of the people be continued in furnishing the proper sanitary supplies for the sick and suffering In accordance with the unanimous vote of the Board of Managers and Executive Committee you are invited to deliver an address at the opening of the Southern Iowa Soldiers Fair at Burlington Sept 26th 1846. The Iowa State Agricultural Fair will be held at the same time in Burlington which will bring together a large number from all parts of the state. Hoping to receive a favorable reply I remain yours Respectfully John G. Foote <hr /> Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair At BURLINGTON, SEPTEMBER 26th, TO OCTOBER 1st, 1864 Burlington, July 12th, 1864. The Executive Committee of the Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair, respectfully announce that they are now ready to receive donations of money, supplies, and articles intended for the Fair, and urge upon the friends of the enterprise, immediate and continued action in its behalf. Our object is not so much to make a large display at the time of the Fair, but to so conduct our operations as to contribute the most effectually to the end desired--the relief of our Soldiers. We therefore ask that our co-laborers in this good work, forward us from the present time until the close of our Fair all such articles as may be acceptable or useful to them. We particularly solicit contributions of Hospital Clothing and Supplies, Canned Fruit, Onions, Pickles, and the like, to be forwarded immediately. It is now the season of the year, in which is specially needed supplies for the relief and strength of those who are still spared to press forward in the great struggle against our Countries enemies. In order therefore that the Soldiers may enjoy the immediate benefits of our efforts for their welfare, it is desired that all articles that will tend to their relief and comfort, should be forwarded at once. A cash value by a competant Committee will be placed upon all contriubtions, and due credit given. Perishable articles that will not bear transportation, will be sold, and the amount realized credited to the Donors and Townships. All contributions of money should be sent to Mrs. E. E. Gay, Treasurer. The Committee would suggest, that in the preparation of donations, preference be given to those things which can be readily disposed of, such as all kinds of Winter Clothing, and Furnishing Goods for Men, Women and Children, Embroidery, Worsted Goods of all kinds, Dry-Goods, Groceries, Fancy Work of every description, Books, Stationary, Jewelry---in short everything and anything that may suggest itself as likely to be in good demand. Let committees be formed in every community to receive and forward articles for the Fair, and as soon as a box is filled, or a lot made up, send to us for shipment. Arrangements will be made to secure speedy transportation. Donors will affix their names, and place of residence to articles donated, and also state their estimated value. When it is desired that the proceeds should be distributed through any particular agency, parties contributing can so state, and the proceeds will be applied accordingly. In cases where no preference is expressed, the Committee will apply proceeds in such manner as to effect the greatest good. Special attention is called to the munificent donation of Messrs. Donahue & McCosh, Marble Dealers of our city, who offer through us a Military Monument, Carved and Embellished, standing twelve feet high above the ground, and worth Five Hundred Dollars, to the township in Iowa, out-side of the township of Burlington, which shall in proportion to its inhabitants (taking the census of 1860 as a standard)---furnish the most money, or of goods, wares and produce, at a cash value to the Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair. The design of the Monument will be shortly sent you, and we trust that your township may be among the competitors for this prize, which will be in every way a worthy memorial to the honored dead, who have fallen in this contest. Should any donors desire to aid the township in which they live, in competing for this prize, their donations will be appraised and the amount credited to their township, except donations from Churches, on account of the members being from different townships. Officers of Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair Hon. J.G. FOOTE, President Rev. W.F. BAIRD Mrs. JAS. W. GRIMES Mrs. H. H. HAWLEY [Baird, Grimes and Hawley all] Vice Presidents Mrs. J. L. BROWN, Secretary. Mr. J. P. BROWN, Assistant Secretary. Mrs. H. B. RANSOM, Corresponding Secretary. Mr. R. M. GREEN, Assistant Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. E. E. Gay, Treasurer. Mr. FRANK T. PARSONS, Cashier Burlington Branch of State Bank, Assistant Treasurer. Executive Committee W. SALTER, D.D. Mr. JAMES W. PUTNAM, Mr. H. THIELSEN, Mr. E. E. GAY, Mr. C. BRAUTIGAM, Mrs. ALFRED CLARK, Mrs. LYMAN COOK, Mrs. U. FOSTER, Mrs. H .C. OHRT, Mrs. C. WACHSMUTH, Miss E. M. DENISE, Miss V. D. RORER, Miss LIZZIE BOSCH. <hr /> Committee for the Appriasement of Donations. Mrs. M. E. Peasley, Mrs. H. W. Starr, Mrs. A. Kaiser, Mrs. A. Harbach, Mrs. W. T. Danner, Mr. John H. Gear, Mr. C. B. Parsons, Mr. J. H. Davey, Mr. S. E. Taylor, Mr. J. L. Backus MILITARY MONUMENT Burlington, Iowa, June 25th, 1864. To the President of the Ladies' Soldiers air Society, City of Burlington, Iowa. RESPECTED MADAM:---We hand you herewith, a design for a Military Monument, which we propose to present, through your Society, to the Township of Iowa, exclusive of the Township of Burlington, which shall, in proportion to the number of inhabitants, (taking the census of 1860 as the standard,) contribute the most in cash, or in goods, wares, merchandise or produce, at a cash valuation, to the Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair, to be held in this city, on the last week of next September. The Monument will be twelve feet above the level of the ground, and will be made of the best American Marble, and executed in good style. On the face of the spire, will be carved the shield of the United States, with the motto, "E Pluribus Unum." and resting upon it is a musket and sword, united by the laurel wreath of victory; and floating over it from its staff, the triumphant guidon, inscribed "Union and Liberty." The Monument will be worth Five Hundred Dollars in cash, and will be to the successful competing Township, a fitting and worthy memorial to their honored dead, who have given their lives a willing sacrifice for the perpetuity of the glorious American Union. Yours Respectfully, DONAHUE & McCOSH, Marble Dealers. <hr /> Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair. Burlington, September 26th, 1864. The Ladies' Union Aid Society of Burlington, commenced their labors for our Soldiers at the outbreak of the Rebellion, when they came together with busy hands and made clothing for Companies D. and E. of the Iowa First. From that day to the present, they have given unintermitted attention to the care and comfort of our sick and wounded, have sent forward hundreds of boxes of sanitary stores for their relief, and disbursed many thousand dollars. They have co-operated with the Western Sanitary Commission at St. Louis, with the United States Commission, with the Christian Commission, and with the Sanitary Agents of our own State, and will continue to employ the same channels for the disbursement of funds and stores. The Exhibition of the State Agricultural Society in this city in the month of September which will bring many thousands together, has suggested the duty of improving that occasion for one grand and general effort by the people of Southern Iowa in the cause of patriotism and humanity. It is therefore proposed to hold a Fair for the relief of our Soldiers, in the City of Burlington, during the week of the State Agricultural Exhibition. The Fair will be opened on Monday, September 26th, and will continue through the week until Saturday, the 1st of October. The Officers named below, with an executive committee have been appointed to make all the necessary arrangements. In carrying forward this enterprise, we appeal with confidence, to the people of Southern Iowa, and to our fellow-citizens throughout the United States, for their zealous and generous co-operation. Our immediate field is the Southern half of Iowa. But our Iowa Soldiers are fighting battles of the Nation, and we appeal to every part of the Union for contributions and help. In behalf of Ladies' Union Aid Society BURLINGTON, IOWA, JUNE 17th, 1864 Mrs. C. B. DARWIN, President. Mrs. J. L. BROWN, Secretary. Officers of Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair [same as given previous page] 1. Contributions of every kind and sort are solicited. All products of Industry, from farm, and garden, and shop, and house may be disposed of, and be made to carry relief to the sick and wounded soldiers. 2. Let every county in Southern Iowa, and every town and village and neighborhood be represented by one or more stands in this Patriotic Festival. 3. Soldiers' Aid Societies, Loyal Leagues, Churches, Schools, Benevolent Associations and other organizations, are invited to furnish stands or tables, and will have every facility for exhibiting their contributions. Those desiring to accept this invitation, are requested to give early notice to the Corresponding Secretary. 4. Donors are requested to affix to each article its estimated value. 5. Owners of articles forwarded to the Agricultural Exhibition are solicited to make donations of them to the Soldiers Fair---Where practicable, such articles will be forwarded to our soldiers. In other cases the proceeds will be appropriated for their benefit. 6. No raffling or lottery will be allowed. 7. All contributions will be suitably acknowledged. A record and history of the fair will be published. 8. All goods and packages should be distinctly marked with the name of the donor, and the place from which sent, and directed to "John G. Foote, Burlington, Iowa, for Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair." Notice of the shipment should at the same time be sent by mail to the Corresponding Secretary, 9. Donations of money are solicited, and should be sent by mail to the Treasurer. <hr /> Foote John G. Burlington Iowa Aug 3 1864, Invitation for Governor to be present at Iowa State Fair, and address meeting on 26th Sept 1864. Aug 22. 64 Accepted [Invt?] [illegible] H. F Write [illegible] [illegible] brief letter accepting invitation 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 6 (August 1-15, 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 6 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 G. Foote to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516280 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 eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Burlington Iowa August 3d 1864 Gov. Richard Yates Springfield Ills Dr Sir By the enclosed Circulars of the Southern Iowa Soldiers Train, you will perceive it is in the hearts of the good people to continue their efforts in the procuring of means and sanitary supplies for the benefit of our brave and noble Soldiers This is more necessary now as the conflict is still raging---the sick and wounded are being multiplied---and, therefore, the sanitary and Christian Commissions, should be kept fully supplied with all articles for relief. It is necessary to use all honorable influences to aid us in making the effort a blessing to those who are thus battling in this great strife for National liberty. Your active interest in putting down this rebellion, your known sympathy for the brave and suffering soldiers, your earnest efforts in procuring supplies and forwarding them to their relief, has given you a high and honorable position in all loyal hearts. From your happy and ready cooperation in all loyal efforts heretofore, the Board of Managers presumed <hr /> you would be willing to aid us in our efforts by delivering an address at the opening of the Fair The brave soldiers of Illinois and Iowa have, side by side, breasted the fierce storm of rebellion. Sharing alike in the same privations and hardships, and alike rejoiced in the same sanitary provisions for their comfort and relief. Also the loyal people of Illinois and Iowa, have together labored in the same noble purpose of furnishing supplies for the relief and comfort of the sick & wounded. Shall it not be continued? The war is not yet over. Government feels itself compelled to increase her efforts, and has called for more men. so also must the efforts of the people be continued in furnishing the proper sanitary supplies for the sick and suffering In accordance with the unanimous vote of the Board of Managers and Executive Committee you are invited to deliver an address at the opening of the Southern Iowa Soldiers Fair at Burlington Sept 26th 1846. The Iowa State Agricultural Fair will be held at the same time in Burlington which will bring together a large number from all parts of the state. Hoping to receive a favorable reply I remain yours Respectfully John G. Foote <hr /> Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair At BURLINGTON, SEPTEMBER 26th, TO OCTOBER 1st, 1864 Burlington, July 12th, 1864. The Executive Committee of the Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair, respectfully announce that they are now ready to receive donations of money, supplies, and articles intended for the Fair, and urge upon the friends of the enterprise, immediate and continued action in its behalf. Our object is not so much to make a large display at the time of the Fair, but to so conduct our operations as to contribute the most effectually to the end desired--the relief of our Soldiers. We therefore ask that our co-laborers in this good work, forward us from the present time until the close of our Fair all such articles as may be acceptable or useful to them. We particularly solicit contributions of Hospital Clothing and Supplies, Canned Fruit, Onions, Pickles, and the like, to be forwarded immediately. It is now the season of the year, in which is specially needed supplies for the relief and strength of those who are still spared to press forward in the great struggle against our Countries enemies. In order therefore that the Soldiers may enjoy the immediate benefits of our efforts for their welfare, it is desired that all articles that will tend to their relief and comfort, should be forwarded at once. A cash value by a competant Committee will be placed upon all contriubtions, and due credit given. Perishable articles that will not bear transportation, will be sold, and the amount realized credited to the Donors and Townships. All contributions of money should be sent to Mrs. E. E. Gay, Treasurer. The Committee would suggest, that in the preparation of donations, preference be given to those things which can be readily disposed of, such as all kinds of Winter Clothing, and Furnishing Goods for Men, Women and Children, Embroidery, Worsted Goods of all kinds, Dry-Goods, Groceries, Fancy Work of every description, Books, Stationary, Jewelry---in short everything and anything that may suggest itself as likely to be in good demand. Let committees be formed in every community to receive and forward articles for the Fair, and as soon as a box is filled, or a lot made up, send to us for shipment. Arrangements will be made to secure speedy transportation. Donors will affix their names, and place of residence to articles donated, and also state their estimated value. When it is desired that the proceeds should be distributed through any particular agency, parties contributing can so state, and the proceeds will be applied accordingly. In cases where no preference is expressed, the Committee will apply proceeds in such manner as to effect the greatest good. Special attention is called to the munificent donation of Messrs. Donahue & McCosh, Marble Dealers of our city, who offer through us a Military Monument, Carved and Embellished, standing twelve feet high above the ground, and worth Five Hundred Dollars, to the township in Iowa, out-side of the township of Burlington, which shall in proportion to its inhabitants (taking the census of 1860 as a standard)---furnish the most money, or of goods, wares and produce, at a cash value to the Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair. The design of the Monument will be shortly sent you, and we trust that your township may be among the competitors for this prize, which will be in every way a worthy memorial to the honored dead, who have fallen in this contest. Should any donors desire to aid the township in which they live, in competing for this prize, their donations will be appraised and the amount credited to their township, except donations from Churches, on account of the members being from different townships. Officers of Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair Hon. J.G. FOOTE, President Rev. W.F. BAIRD Mrs. JAS. W. GRIMES Mrs. H. H. HAWLEY [Baird, Grimes and Hawley all] Vice Presidents Mrs. J. L. BROWN, Secretary. Mr. J. P. BROWN, Assistant Secretary. Mrs. H. B. RANSOM, Corresponding Secretary. Mr. R. M. GREEN, Assistant Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. E. E. Gay, Treasurer. Mr. FRANK T. PARSONS, Cashier Burlington Branch of State Bank, Assistant Treasurer. Executive Committee W. SALTER, D.D. Mr. JAMES W. PUTNAM, Mr. H. THIELSEN, Mr. E. E. GAY, Mr. C. BRAUTIGAM, Mrs. ALFRED CLARK, Mrs. LYMAN COOK, Mrs. U. FOSTER, Mrs. H .C. OHRT, Mrs. C. WACHSMUTH, Miss E. M. DENISE, Miss V. D. RORER, Miss LIZZIE BOSCH. <hr /> Committee for the Appriasement of Donations. Mrs. M. E. Peasley, Mrs. H. W. Starr, Mrs. A. Kaiser, Mrs. A. Harbach, Mrs. W. T. Danner, Mr. John H. Gear, Mr. C. B. Parsons, Mr. J. H. Davey, Mr. S. E. Taylor, Mr. J. L. Backus MILITARY MONUMENT Burlington, Iowa, June 25th, 1864. To the President of the Ladies' Soldiers air Society, City of Burlington, Iowa. RESPECTED MADAM:---We hand you herewith, a design for a Military Monument, which we propose to present, through your Society, to the Township of Iowa, exclusive of the Township of Burlington, which shall, in proportion to the number of inhabitants, (taking the census of 1860 as the standard,) contribute the most in cash, or in goods, wares, merchandise or produce, at a cash valuation, to the Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair, to be held in this city, on the last week of next September. The Monument will be twelve feet above the level of the ground, and will be made of the best American Marble, and executed in good style. On the face of the spire, will be carved the shield of the United States, with the motto, "E Pluribus Unum." and resting upon it is a musket and sword, united by the laurel wreath of victory; and floating over it from its staff, the triumphant guidon, inscribed "Union and Liberty." The Monument will be worth Five Hundred Dollars in cash, and will be to the successful competing Township, a fitting and worthy memorial to their honored dead, who have given their lives a willing sacrifice for the perpetuity of the glorious American Union. Yours Respectfully, DONAHUE & McCOSH, Marble Dealers. <hr /> Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair. Burlington, September 26th, 1864. The Ladies' Union Aid Society of Burlington, commenced their labors for our Soldiers at the outbreak of the Rebellion, when they came together with busy hands and made clothing for Companies D. and E. of the Iowa First. From that day to the present, they have given unintermitted attention to the care and comfort of our sick and wounded, have sent forward hundreds of boxes of sanitary stores for their relief, and disbursed many thousand dollars. They have co-operated with the Western Sanitary Commission at St. Louis, with the United States Commission, with the Christian Commission, and with the Sanitary Agents of our own State, and will continue to employ the same channels for the disbursement of funds and stores. The Exhibition of the State Agricultural Society in this city in the month of September which will bring many thousands together, has suggested the duty of improving that occasion for one grand and general effort by the people of Southern Iowa in the cause of patriotism and humanity. It is therefore proposed to hold a Fair for the relief of our Soldiers, in the City of Burlington, during the week of the State Agricultural Exhibition. The Fair will be opened on Monday, September 26th, and will continue through the week until Saturday, the 1st of October. The Officers named below, with an executive committee have been appointed to make all the necessary arrangements. In carrying forward this enterprise, we appeal with confidence, to the people of Southern Iowa, and to our fellow-citizens throughout the United States, for their zealous and generous co-operation. Our immediate field is the Southern half of Iowa. But our Iowa Soldiers are fighting battles of the Nation, and we appeal to every part of the Union for contributions and help. In behalf of Ladies' Union Aid Society BURLINGTON, IOWA, JUNE 17th, 1864 Mrs. C. B. DARWIN, President. Mrs. J. L. BROWN, Secretary. Officers of Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair [same as given previous page] 1. Contributions of every kind and sort are solicited. All products of Industry, from farm, and garden, and shop, and house may be disposed of, and be made to carry relief to the sick and wounded soldiers. 2. Let every county in Southern Iowa, and every town and village and neighborhood be represented by one or more stands in this Patriotic Festival. 3. Soldiers' Aid Societies, Loyal Leagues, Churches, Schools, Benevolent Associations and other organizations, are invited to furnish stands or tables, and will have every facility for exhibiting their contributions. Those desiring to accept this invitation, are requested to give early notice to the Corresponding Secretary. 4. Donors are requested to affix to each article its estimated value. 5. Owners of articles forwarded to the Agricultural Exhibition are solicited to make donations of them to the Soldiers Fair---Where practicable, such articles will be forwarded to our soldiers. In other cases the proceeds will be appropriated for their benefit. 6. No raffling or lottery will be allowed. 7. All contributions will be suitably acknowledged. A record and history of the fair will be published. 8. All goods and packages should be distinctly marked with the name of the donor, and the place from which sent, and directed to "John G. Foote, Burlington, Iowa, for Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair." Notice of the shipment should at the same time be sent by mail to the Corresponding Secretary, 9. Donations of money are solicited, and should be sent by mail to the Treasurer. <hr /> Foote John G. Burlington Iowa Aug 3 1864, Invitation for Governor to be present at Iowa State Fair, and address meeting on 26th Sept 1864. Aug 22. 64 Accepted [Invt?] [illegible] H. F Write [illegible] [illegible] brief letter accepting invitation 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/213364560207e8da19a084115fae9756.pdf e008a012e6e13261d2443b1f047e98d5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Burlington Iowa Oct 14th 1864 Gov. Yates Springfield Ills D Sir In settling up the bills of the Soldiers Fair, I find the Committee permitted, or rather neglected to settle with you in regard to your expenses in coming to and going from Burlington Enclosed I hand you Twenty five &0/100 dollars, which so far as I can learn will meet the bill -- Please Excuse oversight in the matter Yours Respectfully John G. Foote <hr /> SOUTHERN IOWA SOLDIERS' FAIR at Burlington, September 26th to October 1st, 1864 MILITARY MONUMENT. Burlington, Iowa, June 25th, 1864. To the President of the Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society, City of Burlington, Iowa. RESPECTED MADAM: -- We hand you herewith, a design for a Military Monument, which we propose to present, through your Society, to the Township in Iowa, exclusive of the Township of Burlington, which shall, in proportion to the number of inhabitants, (taking the census of 1860 as the standard,) contribute the most in cash, or in goods, wares, merchandise or produce, at a cash valuation, to the Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair, to be held in this city, on the last week of next September. The Monument will be twelve feet above the level of the ground, and will be made of the best American Marble, and executed in good style. On the face of the spire, will be carved the shield of the United States, with the motto, "E Pluribus Unum," and resting upon it is a musket and sword, united by the laurel wreath of victory: and floating over its staff, the triumphant guidon, inscribed "Union and Liberty." The Monument will be worth Five Hundred Dollars in cash, and will be to the successful competing Township, a fitting and worthy memorial to their honored dead, who have given their lives a willing sacrifice for the perpetuity of the glorious American Union. Yours Respectfully, DONAHUE & McCOSH, MARBLE DEALERS. It affords the Executive Committee great pleasure to send forth the design of the beautiful Monument to be contested for at the approaching Fair. The monument of itself, will be a magnificent prize. The cause which it seeks to promote, is of the highest importance to every true Patriot. The motives which awaken the Spirit of emulation for such a treasure are of the purest character. To cherish the memory of the departed is ever praiseworthy. But the fallen heroes of our Nation should be enshrined in every loyal heart, and their names written in unperishable letters upon tablets of gold. What County or Township is there in our patriotic State that would not desire to have this silent orator standing in some selected place in their midst, to speak the praise of the honored dead who cannot now speak for themselves. The departed have noble and bravely acted for us, and let us now put forth a be-fitting act for them. They have given their precious lives for the perpetuity of our inheritance, and shall we not of our abundance contribute freely and liberally to the comfort and consolation of their living and dying comrades in arms. Many of the graves of our fallen defenders can never be visited by their friends, but here, the bereaved can look on the names of their loved ones, and feel that they have not been forgotten. Let each County or Township in our State contend for this prize, and thereby evidence their love for their noble dead. Donations received previous to the Fair will be appraised and credited to the Township from which they are received. DELEGATES. -- Each County contributing to the Fair as a County shall be entitled to two delegates; and each Township or Society contributing as such shall be entitled to one delegate ; and said delegates shall be entertained free of charge during the Fair. It is desired that Counties, Townships and Societies intending to send delegates, notify the Secretary of their intention at their earliest convenience. MRS. H. B. RANSOM, Cor. Sec'y. <hr /> Foote John G Burlington Oct 14/64 Remits your Expenses in going to & from thier Fair -- $20.00/100 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 9 (October 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Foote to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516352 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 eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Burlington Iowa Oct 14th 1864 Gov. Yates Springfield Ills D Sir In settling up the bills of the Soldiers Fair, I find the Committee permitted, or rather neglected to settle with you in regard to your expenses in coming to and going from Burlington Enclosed I hand you Twenty five &0/100 dollars, which so far as I can learn will meet the bill -- Please Excuse oversight in the matter Yours Respectfully John G. Foote <hr /> SOUTHERN IOWA SOLDIERS' FAIR at Burlington, September 26th to October 1st, 1864 MILITARY MONUMENT. Burlington, Iowa, June 25th, 1864. To the President of the Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society, City of Burlington, Iowa. RESPECTED MADAM: -- We hand you herewith, a design for a Military Monument, which we propose to present, through your Society, to the Township in Iowa, exclusive of the Township of Burlington, which shall, in proportion to the number of inhabitants, (taking the census of 1860 as the standard,) contribute the most in cash, or in goods, wares, merchandise or produce, at a cash valuation, to the Southern Iowa Soldiers' Fair, to be held in this city, on the last week of next September. The Monument will be twelve feet above the level of the ground, and will be made of the best American Marble, and executed in good style. On the face of the spire, will be carved the shield of the United States, with the motto, "E Pluribus Unum," and resting upon it is a musket and sword, united by the laurel wreath of victory: and floating over its staff, the triumphant guidon, inscribed "Union and Liberty." The Monument will be worth Five Hundred Dollars in cash, and will be to the successful competing Township, a fitting and worthy memorial to their honored dead, who have given their lives a willing sacrifice for the perpetuity of the glorious American Union. Yours Respectfully, DONAHUE & McCOSH, MARBLE DEALERS. It affords the Executive Committee great pleasure to send forth the design of the beautiful Monument to be contested for at the approaching Fair. The monument of itself, will be a magnificent prize. The cause which it seeks to promote, is of the highest importance to every true Patriot. The motives which awaken the Spirit of emulation for such a treasure are of the purest character. To cherish the memory of the departed is ever praiseworthy. But the fallen heroes of our Nation should be enshrined in every loyal heart, and their names written in unperishable letters upon tablets of gold. What County or Township is there in our patriotic State that would not desire to have this silent orator standing in some selected place in their midst, to speak the praise of the honored dead who cannot now speak for themselves. The departed have noble and bravely acted for us, and let us now put forth a be-fitting act for them. They have given their precious lives for the perpetuity of our inheritance, and shall we not of our abundance contribute freely and liberally to the comfort and consolation of their living and dying comrades in arms. Many of the graves of our fallen defenders can never be visited by their friends, but here, the bereaved can look on the names of their loved ones, and feel that they have not been forgotten. Let each County or Township in our State contend for this prize, and thereby evidence their love for their noble dead. Donations received previous to the Fair will be appraised and credited to the Township from which they are received. DELEGATES. -- Each County contributing to the Fair as a County shall be entitled to two delegates; and each Township or Society contributing as such shall be entitled to one delegate ; and said delegates shall be entertained free of charge during the Fair. It is desired that Counties, Townships and Societies intending to send delegates, notify the Secretary of their intention at their earliest convenience. MRS. H. B. RANSOM, Cor. Sec'y. <hr /> Foote John G Burlington Oct 14/64 Remits your Expenses in going to & from thier Fair -- $20.00/100 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/8407dba4f64ecfd38518570a121f299b.pdf 2e1fdccf254242d7aee767cc8753f32c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Birds Point Mo July 15th 1861 To the Hon Richard Yates Dr Sir I take this opertunity of troubling your Honer and asking a favour at your hand. as there is as I learn from the action of congress there is a large No of troopes yet to rais, and I am anctious to act a part for our government and fifty years of age an had sum experiance in the Mexican War, perhaps can get at least a fair recommendation as any private Member of society for qualifications and therefore ask at your hand for an appointment in sum department of my countrys survis. my helth is sucth tho past age that I am well able for any command your Honer might be willing to bestow on me, and can rais cavelry or infantry in Southern Ills from one to ten companys, and would be glad to do so by your order. for refferances I will direct you to John [OLery?] J A McLernand GG. Marshall, and A J. Kuykendall. You will due me the favour to answer soon at Cairoe Ills yours Truly John G. Hardy Hon R Yates <hr /> John G. Havely asking appointment John D Hardy 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 G. Hardy to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500531 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. Birds Point Mo July 15th 1861 To the Hon Richard Yates Dr Sir I take this opertunity of troubling your Honer and asking a favour at your hand. as there is as I learn from the action of congress there is a large No of troopes yet to rais, and I am anctious to act a part for our government and fifty years of age an had sum experiance in the Mexican War, perhaps can get at least a fair recommendation as any private Member of society for qualifications and therefore ask at your hand for an appointment in sum department of my countrys survis. my helth is sucth tho past age that I am well able for any command your Honer might be willing to bestow on me, and can rais cavelry or infantry in Southern Ills from one to ten companys, and would be glad to do so by your order. for refferances I will direct you to John [OLery?] J A McLernand GG. Marshall, and A J. Kuykendall. You will due me the favour to answer soon at Cairoe Ills yours Truly John G. Hardy Hon R Yates <hr /> John G. Havely asking appointment John D Hardy 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/62490f023e11ac6d2650801287442c6f.pdf 776f2cf578f25d663c0471508385d277 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 7, Folder 04 (August 6-7, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Henderson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501827 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 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5ba5aee881cd718fb2b9c5ac8ce141fc.pdf 87062e18d58c2afc0724c547b9fb6070 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Sept the 26 - 1862 To the Honerable Govenor Yates of Illinois Dear Sir Dare I take the liberty of writing a few lines to Your Honour for the purpose of ascertaining if Your Honour has any emploiment for a Man here at home I am a farmer by occupation I am obliged to give it up on account of weakness of the Bowels which renders me unfit for any kind of Severe or heavy labor I endure Considerable active labour & have thought if I could get a birth of any kind in the army or for the Soldiers here at Peoria <hr /> I would be very thankful if your Honour thinks proper to notice me I will be obliged I have a large family to support & no help but my own hands to do it Your Most Obedient Servant John G Maxwell <hr /> Oct 1 John G. Maxwell Peoria Sept 26 62 Wants to get some position as he is unfit for manual labor. Answer No position at disposal of Gov. 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 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Maxwell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506370 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. Peoria Sept the 26 - 1862 To the Honerable Govenor Yates of Illinois Dear Sir Dare I take the liberty of writing a few lines to Your Honour for the purpose of ascertaining if Your Honour has any emploiment for a Man here at home I am a farmer by occupation I am obliged to give it up on account of weakness of the Bowels which renders me unfit for any kind of Severe or heavy labor I endure Considerable active labour & have thought if I could get a birth of any kind in the army or for the Soldiers here at Peoria <hr /> I would be very thankful if your Honour thinks proper to notice me I will be obliged I have a large family to support & no help but my own hands to do it Your Most Obedient Servant John G Maxwell <hr /> Oct 1 John G. Maxwell Peoria Sept 26 62 Wants to get some position as he is unfit for manual labor. Answer No position at disposal of Gov. 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/3174ac9a77fca1af8be23ea294ee9c28.pdf 450a6a30db6b92c165dbe55bc95d5922 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Naples Scott County Ills July 28th 1864 Hon Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Dear Sir I am instructed by a vote of our Council U.S.A. to inquire of you if we can be supplied with arms. If we can get the arms we propose to organize our Council and put it through the Military Drill The reasons for making this request of you are 1st That we have a great many Strangers among us from Missouri who are not as loyal as they might be. 2d The Correspondence with Missouri from this point is largely on the increase 3d By inquiry of Post Masters in Mo we find that Some of the men among us are very bad men. 4th We are informed that there is a plot to bring the Mo bushwhackers among us. 5th We are Satisfied that the Copperheads in our neighborhood are arming and providing themselves with amunition. If we can get the arms and amunition we can give you ample Security that they will not be use for any improper purpose. Yours Very Respectfully John G. Mitchell President Council No 1240 USA C. B. Lear/ M P PS We will want 110 Stand of Arms JGM <hr /> Mitchell John G. President U.S.A. Naples July 28th 1864. Wishes to inquire if can be supplied with arms. if so proposes to organize the League into Company & drill They have many men there from Missouri who are not loyal. Correspondence from there with Mo is on increase. Are informed that there are a plot to bring the "Bushwhackers" among us. If they can get arms can give security that they will not be used for improper purpose- File in package on this Subject Abstract & return 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 17, Folder 03 (July 28-31, 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 G. Mitchell and C. B. Lear to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-07-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508958 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. Naples Scott County Ills July 28th 1864 Hon Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Dear Sir I am instructed by a vote of our Council U.S.A. to inquire of you if we can be supplied with arms. If we can get the arms we propose to organize our Council and put it through the Military Drill The reasons for making this request of you are 1st That we have a great many Strangers among us from Missouri who are not as loyal as they might be. 2d The Correspondence with Missouri from this point is largely on the increase 3d By inquiry of Post Masters in Mo we find that Some of the men among us are very bad men. 4th We are informed that there is a plot to bring the Mo bushwhackers among us. 5th We are Satisfied that the Copperheads in our neighborhood are arming and providing themselves with amunition. If we can get the arms and amunition we can give you ample Security that they will not be use for any improper purpose. Yours Very Respectfully John G. Mitchell President Council No 1240 USA C. B. Lear/ M P PS We will want 110 Stand of Arms JGM <hr /> Mitchell John G. President U.S.A. Naples July 28th 1864. Wishes to inquire if can be supplied with arms. if so proposes to organize the League into Company & drill They have many men there from Missouri who are not loyal. Correspondence from there with Mo is on increase. Are informed that there are a plot to bring the "Bushwhackers" among us. If they can get arms can give security that they will not be used for improper purpose- File in package on this Subject Abstract & return 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