410 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/36a1b9ae25de45a48dcb6719ad7c0a4f.pdf 207b5e05f12c69872696a0283bc36405 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Sangamon County [pensaually?] appeared before the undersigned duly authorized to administer oaths under and by virtue of the laws of said state of Illinois Joseph Peters a Senator in the legislature of said state who an oath deposes and says that on the morning of the 31st dat of December A.D. 1864 in the city of Springfield in said county he met the "[Hon C. B.?]" Washburn who said to this [officient?] he had some considerations to present to this [officient?] on the Senatorial question that he thought worthy of my consideration. this [officient?] replied he would hear at some future time what he had to say and afterwards on the evening of the fist or second day of January 1865 this [officient?] again met said Washburn at the St. Nicholas holet in said city of Springfield and upon the request of said washburn this [officient?] went with said Washburn to his [illegible] in said hotel and while in said [illegible] said Washburn said to this [officient?] "as you have been in the army I thought you might like some position again in <hr /> the army" this [officient?] remarked to said Washburn as my health had greatly improved while in the army I would like some position that would give me more exercise than my business now gave me. Mr Washburn then remarked that it is legitimate for men to help one another and if I would vote or go for him for Senator that he held or controlled a commission as paymaster int he army and that I should have it before I left the city and that if Gen. Grant was successful in putting down this Rebellion which he had no doubt he would be that Gen. Grant would be the next president after Mr Lincoln and from his friendship will him he would be able to controle the patronage of the government as to appointments in this state under Grants administration and of course he should help those + their friends who help him. and afterwards on the 4th day of January 1865 this [officient?] was in the Secretary of States office and a gentleman who was advocating the election of the Hon. E. B. Washburn to the Senate of the <hr /> United States said to this [officient?] "g. would like to see you a short time" and he and this [officient?] steped out of said office into the hall and while out there he said "I would rather than a Thousand Dollars have Washburn Elected Senator and it will probably take but one or two votes to elect him and I presume you will vote by ballot and no one will know how any one voted if you will vote for Washburn and he is nominated I have a Thousand Dollars at your [illegible] in the morning and you know what has been said to you by others, and further their [illegible] saith not Joseph Peters Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of January A.D. 1865 L. B. Adams Notary Public 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 20, Folder 01 (January 11-20, 1865) 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 Joseph Peters to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511781 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. State of Illinois Sangamon County [pensaually?] appeared before the undersigned duly authorized to administer oaths under and by virtue of the laws of said state of Illinois Joseph Peters a Senator in the legislature of said state who an oath deposes and says that on the morning of the 31st dat of December A.D. 1864 in the city of Springfield in said county he met the "[Hon C. B.?]" Washburn who said to this [officient?] he had some considerations to present to this [officient?] on the Senatorial question that he thought worthy of my consideration. this [officient?] replied he would hear at some future time what he had to say and afterwards on the evening of the fist or second day of January 1865 this [officient?] again met said Washburn at the St. Nicholas holet in said city of Springfield and upon the request of said washburn this [officient?] went with said Washburn to his [illegible] in said hotel and while in said [illegible] said Washburn said to this [officient?] "as you have been in the army I thought you might like some position again in <hr /> the army" this [officient?] remarked to said Washburn as my health had greatly improved while in the army I would like some position that would give me more exercise than my business now gave me. Mr Washburn then remarked that it is legitimate for men to help one another and if I would vote or go for him for Senator that he held or controlled a commission as paymaster int he army and that I should have it before I left the city and that if Gen. Grant was successful in putting down this Rebellion which he had no doubt he would be that Gen. Grant would be the next president after Mr Lincoln and from his friendship will him he would be able to controle the patronage of the government as to appointments in this state under Grants administration and of course he should help those + their friends who help him. and afterwards on the 4th day of January 1865 this [officient?] was in the Secretary of States office and a gentleman who was advocating the election of the Hon. E. B. Washburn to the Senate of the <hr /> United States said to this [officient?] "g. would like to see you a short time" and he and this [officient?] steped out of said office into the hall and while out there he said "I would rather than a Thousand Dollars have Washburn Elected Senator and it will probably take but one or two votes to elect him and I presume you will vote by ballot and no one will know how any one voted if you will vote for Washburn and he is nominated I have a Thousand Dollars at your [illegible] in the morning and you know what has been said to you by others, and further their [illegible] saith not Joseph Peters Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of January A.D. 1865 L. B. Adams Notary Public 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/26336d86a321e8a03b32a467e672add6.pdf 7ad702a4df30a5cf4b14a22a98b49191 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 13, Folder 02 (August 16-25, 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 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 Joseph Porter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503718 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/d15fcdb02b38e6ca7c90f967141c9c35.pdf cf8af65d991d5bca889f80fd6765b989 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Butler Ill. August 25th 1863. To his exeleney Richard Yates. Governor of the State of Illinois. Dear Sir! On last Saturday I received your valuable information for which I feel truly greatful to ouer Governor. With reluctance I here write to you, for fear of abusing my Superiors, but I shall confine myself to the truth, but not in a complaining way against anybody, and I think it may be well for the Governor to know what brought me here. After I was wounded, I was captured and Paroled with other Brother wounded on June 20, I have no certificate for that, but none the less so, That is the reason I came to Springfield on July 22 to see the governor, he was not at home and General [Marchesnand?] advised me to go to the Provostmarshal, he send me here, I was treated as deserters are treated, that come and give themselves up, but objecting to this, I stayed with Co C.113. till August 7 on which day I was examined by Dr. Sturgis, he expressed himself as I stated in my letter of the 17th to the Governor, I showed the reply to the Doctor, who says I am to eager to get my discharge, and I ought not to have my family as an excuse As far as eagerness in concerned, I can not deny that, but I was more eager to enlist, and still more eager when I was a fighting, and having ben disabled in so doing I think I have a right to see to get my discharge with all the eagerness I can muster. I have a continued Pain in my wound, and I know while I live, it will continue so, on account of my age which is nearly fourty years, and about mentioning my family that is natural, but was I able to perform the dutys of a Soldier, this I would deal with as a secondary matter I can not send you that Certificate of disability, and will try to be patient I have not been paid for six months, and that Premium promised us none of us got yet, so you can judge Governor, I ask only Justice, and remain yours most obedient. Joseph Porter. Ta Governor Yates <hr /> Ansd Sept - 1st Application previously [illegible] Porter Joseph Camp Butler Aug 25 63. Came to Springfield to see the Governor was arrested as a deserter and is now at Camp Butler. Is a woulded Soldier has been examined by the Surgeon wishes to be discharged from the service. &C&C Recd ExO Aug 27 1863 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 13, Folder 02 (August 16-25, 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 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 Joseph Porter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503770 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. Camp Butler Ill. August 25th 1863. To his exeleney Richard Yates. Governor of the State of Illinois. Dear Sir! On last Saturday I received your valuable information for which I feel truly greatful to ouer Governor. With reluctance I here write to you, for fear of abusing my Superiors, but I shall confine myself to the truth, but not in a complaining way against anybody, and I think it may be well for the Governor to know what brought me here. After I was wounded, I was captured and Paroled with other Brother wounded on June 20, I have no certificate for that, but none the less so, That is the reason I came to Springfield on July 22 to see the governor, he was not at home and General [Marchesnand?] advised me to go to the Provostmarshal, he send me here, I was treated as deserters are treated, that come and give themselves up, but objecting to this, I stayed with Co C.113. till August 7 on which day I was examined by Dr. Sturgis, he expressed himself as I stated in my letter of the 17th to the Governor, I showed the reply to the Doctor, who says I am to eager to get my discharge, and I ought not to have my family as an excuse As far as eagerness in concerned, I can not deny that, but I was more eager to enlist, and still more eager when I was a fighting, and having ben disabled in so doing I think I have a right to see to get my discharge with all the eagerness I can muster. I have a continued Pain in my wound, and I know while I live, it will continue so, on account of my age which is nearly fourty years, and about mentioning my family that is natural, but was I able to perform the dutys of a Soldier, this I would deal with as a secondary matter I can not send you that Certificate of disability, and will try to be patient I have not been paid for six months, and that Premium promised us none of us got yet, so you can judge Governor, I ask only Justice, and remain yours most obedient. Joseph Porter. Ta Governor Yates <hr /> Ansd Sept - 1st Application previously [illegible] Porter Joseph Camp Butler Aug 25 63. Came to Springfield to see the Governor was arrested as a deserter and is now at Camp Butler. Is a woulded Soldier has been examined by the Surgeon wishes to be discharged from the service. &C&C Recd ExO Aug 27 1863 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/e7c91ba8045ccbc5ccd0c47a000e8496.pdf b2960beb429ac2f6e1e894664e3ca47e 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 13, Folder 09 (November 1-10, 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 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph Porter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-11-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510046 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/07031cff51c15d0c00a2f7214bd9418b.pdf c7fb8be0d61c44de70ccb7dcf4400a6b 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 11 (April 26-30, 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 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 Joseph Porter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508882 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/00178a65af671a8bff2be4d726c3071a.pdf ffb86ca34a60472a5a3304864c779e06 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 Joseph Prior through B. F. Price Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 505929 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/371b365ce97f659943a9e9b35e8531c7.pdf fe6ecaf3361bf0de51708a4a1b2939f5 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 paper, ink 4 p 21 x 14 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 300286 T1861.06.16-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to John Proctor Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-06-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his brother John, about the state of Americans in England on the eve of the Civil War. Proctor is pro-Union. He informs his brother that the English government proposes a "strict new treaty" and will likely find "some pretext" to interfere "in our quarrel with the South." Joseph feels he has been advised not "to remain in this country." He needs $400-500 to close up his affairs. It is costly "to keep up appearances in this country." Some Americans have lost their jobs and are going home. Most actors are not getting any share of the thearter revenue with attendance down so. Joseph plans to act with Douglas in two weeks at his 'Eastern Opera House & Pavilion' starting on June 17th. He asks his brother to find a person to carry sovereigns, no, make that American gold, to him at 28 Surry St., Strand. Geo. Peabody & Co. will hold remittances for sixty days while others charge a steep fee for foreign exchange. Many men are out of work in the manufacturing cities here. This war is sad, but "providence" brought it. Joseph asks his brother to destroy this letter and not to tell the women all of this dire news because it may become too public. Part of Proctor's letter is written in a cross-hatch style on blue paper. The date of this letter is from the context only. 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/94726f82a3f168d8919406d770d63b09.pdf bf923c47c2396b6fae7573331920ccf1 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. London Sep 5th My dear Sir I have just recd a letter from my Brother in Boston who informs me that Davenport of the Harvard Athenaeum had heard from you in regard to nights for me at his theatre and that Mr. Olivine had authorized you to arrange the Business for him if not being in health to attend to it himself. I have as yet had no word from Olivine to that effect, but expect a letter daily I know that the time is late and I had for making arrangements but hope you will be able to connect them in such a manner as to render the agreeable and profitable and not make the distances between them so great as to wear me out in rapid traveling Davenport stated to my Brother that you have written that my departure would be on the Steamer of the 12th of Nov. I sail Nov 17th By all means arrange for me in the Atlantic cities before going South <hr /> to Wed. The Winter garden to NY and Davenport after Boston Theatre in Boston Walnut or Aub Lb in Phila &c I have some fine novelties in the shape of New pieces from English Authors - am writing this in great Lorte so as to be ready for return mail. My Brother will direct it to you with whatever news he may have about Boston I play net L in Liverpool then go to Ireland then to London to take my farewell at three different theatres before sailing 17th of her. Let me know what you have done and direct to me 28 [Lnig?] that Strand to C Louder. Respects to [verain?]. What are you awayment with him in both and truly J P Thomas W McKeon Esq No 431 Christian Thus Phila <hr /> Augusta June 8/62 Miss N B & H E Proctor Gentn I herewith send you the measures frocks of the other two men completing the forty; Length Sleeve Breast F W Kuisman 23 31 1/2 37 Chandler Webber 23 1/2 33 1/2 34. Hoping that you have received the material, in good order which have been sent to you I am Yours truly G S Ballard 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 paper and ink 3 p 21 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 300278 T1860.09.05-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to Thomas W. McKeon Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph; Ballard, G. S. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-09-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to Thomas McKeon regarding his upcoming schedule and the many cities he plans to visit. On the reverse side is a letter written by G.S. Ballard to N.B. and H.E. Proctor sending them the frock measurements of F.W. Kinsman and Chandler Webber for costumes completing the forty needed. 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/4da25b55ddf764f215417262593ff082.pdf 93bbb9c44e903c6f4cd55876b412bec1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cincinnati Feb 14th/58 Dear Father & Brothers Nicholson letter came to hand on Friday morning during rehearsal. It is the first we have received from home Since our arrival here - Business has improved considerably during my first week but not enough for me to be greatly interested - We hope to do much better next week -- Lizzy played for the Benefit on Friday night and was finely received and warmly applauded I was taken with a [illegible] Hoarseness on Saturday last night, and am but little better today - I hope I shall not suffer with it tomorrow night in "Outahlauchet," They bring out "Putnam" at the other house. We shall have to work hard, and <hr /> rush on the novelties in order to compete with the tide of Success attending the Horse Prices at the other house - I will write and let you know the result - Have nothing now in particular to add - The weather is still mild, although we have had some few sharp days, - Yesterday we had some Snow but it all vanished before night - I am glad to hear of your good health at home -- Father must be careful about taking cold in this changeable Season Give our love to him and Mother and all at home -- Affectionately Joseph John Herbert called to see me to day - He enquired particularly after the Boys & the "Fusiliers" &c &c [vertically on page one] Show Sam Eaton the notices of "Adelchi" Let me know where to address him and I will write - Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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 paper and ink 2 p 19 x 13 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 300252 T1858.02.14-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-02-14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother speaking of different actors and advising his father to take care in the cold weather. 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. Cincinnati Feb 14th/58 Dear Father & Brothers Nicholson letter came to hand on Friday morning during rehearsal. It is the first we have received from home Since our arrival here - Business has improved considerably during my first week but not enough for me to be greatly interested - We hope to do much better next week -- Lizzy played for the Benefit on Friday night and was finely received and warmly applauded I was taken with a [illegible] Hoarseness on Saturday last night, and am but little better today - I hope I shall not suffer with it tomorrow night in "Outahlauchet," They bring out "Putnam" at the other house. We shall have to work hard, and <hr /> rush on the novelties in order to compete with the tide of Success attending the Horse Prices at the other house - I will write and let you know the result - Have nothing now in particular to add - The weather is still mild, although we have had some few sharp days, - Yesterday we had some Snow but it all vanished before night - I am glad to hear of your good health at home -- Father must be careful about taking cold in this changeable Season Give our love to him and Mother and all at home -- Affectionately Joseph John Herbert called to see me to day - He enquired particularly after the Boys & the "Fusiliers" &c &c [vertically on page one] Show Sam Eaton the notices of "Adelchi" Let me know where to address him and I will write - 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/def424557e72e914cbec40a446e77cdd.pdf 3bca13ce18b0e760dc0088ee41d59551 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Louis March 14th/58 My dear Father & Brothers I am very busy with Lizzy packing up for a start towards Chicago, and therefore have but a few moments to spare. You will perceive by the enclosed that my last night was honored by a complimentary. I received a Telegraph from Crisp yesterday wishing me to open in Memphis on the 12th of April. Answered that I could not decide till I reached Chicago and received my letters from other places. I think it will be too late in the season for me to go there, and furthermore I have a prospect of playing <hr /> in Philadelphia in June and must try to get towards home for other summer and spring arrangements. Kimball wrote to me the other day saying that his time was so arranged that it would be uncertain for him to hold out inducement &c. I understand that the Howard is not doing a great business thus far. What is Thorne doing about the National? Write me all the news. By the way---tell John that the Music of Massaneillo is very imperfect---so much so that we could not do the piece. The Leader here who is a <hr /> fine musician, says the parts are many of them unfinished, and some parts lacking entirely. There is no vocal score &c &c. Only 9 parts in all were sent. Ask John to see about it and ascertain the facts. I can do nothing with the play till the deficiency is made right. Write soon. In [haste?] Affectionately Joseph Love from both Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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 paper and ink 3 p 20 x 13 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 300253 T1858.03.14-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-03-14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother about heading to Chicago, and trying to decide if he wants to open in Memphis in April. 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. St Louis March 14th/58 My dear Father & Brothers I am very busy with Lizzy packing up for a start towards Chicago, and therefore have but a few moments to spare. You will perceive by the enclosed that my last night was honored by a complimentary. I received a Telegraph from Crisp yesterday wishing me to open in Memphis on the 12th of April. Answered that I could not decide till I reached Chicago and received my letters from other places. I think it will be too late in the season for me to go there, and furthermore I have a prospect of playing <hr /> in Philadelphia in June and must try to get towards home for other summer and spring arrangements. Kimball wrote to me the other day saying that his time was so arranged that it would be uncertain for him to hold out inducement &c. I understand that the Howard is not doing a great business thus far. What is Thorne doing about the National? Write me all the news. By the way---tell John that the Music of Massaneillo is very imperfect---so much so that we could not do the piece. The Leader here who is a <hr /> fine musician, says the parts are many of them unfinished, and some parts lacking entirely. There is no vocal score &c &c. Only 9 parts in all were sent. Ask John to see about it and ascertain the facts. I can do nothing with the play till the deficiency is made right. Write soon. In [haste?] Affectionately Joseph Love from both 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/760d65963fd3b9b7b592bea39a4fca15.pdf 5b892b6b16c8eec3c964cfb8275bc1f9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago March 18th/58 Dear Father + Brothers I write you a few lines tonight before returning to rest. Your letter directed to this place I received with the enclosed offer for Manchester. I of course can say nothing definite at present about my vacant time but will play with them on my return if they will make it an object for me to do so. My first two nights here were very stormy – so much so that it was almost impossible for pedestrians to get through the mud and rain. Tonight the weather is good and the business improved. I received two Telegraphic dispatches during <hr /> performance. One from [Crisp?] stating that he had written, and would release me from my engagement with him if I desired. The other from Madison the capital of Wisconsin, wishing to engage me after I get through here. It is about 7 hours ride from this city and I have just written that I would come if they would give me a certainty to make it worth my while. Otherwise we shall start on the homeward route. We shall probably come via Baltimore, Phila + N. York so that I can make my arrangements in “propria persona” with the Manager of those cities. Boston must remain in “Status quo” until I arrive, unless you arrange for me at the Howard, Boston, or elsewhere. <hr /> We are glad to learn that you are all well at home, although Lizzy has just read to me from one of the papers an account of Mr Fays illness in Hancock, Vt. I trust that it is not a serious one. It gives us pleasure to hear of Father + Mothers enjoyment with their visitors at the Bird Cottage. We hope they will continue to do so. By the way Father, when you think it time to kill the pig, do so, as I suppose the pork will be better if cut up before the warm weather. I hope Tommy is improving. Tell him that we have just heard from [Tobaccostick?], and that his old friend Capt Saunders is dead. Let us hear from you soon Lizzy joins in love to all. I am Sleepy – Good night Joseph Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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 paper and ink 3 p 21 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 300254 T1858.03.18-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-03-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother stating that the weather was stormy his first two nights making it difficult for patrons to reach the theater. Proctor speaks of canceling and accepting engagements. He tells his father that it is fine to kill the pigs. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago March 18th/58 Dear Father + Brothers I write you a few lines tonight before returning to rest. Your letter directed to this place I received with the enclosed offer for Manchester. I of course can say nothing definite at present about my vacant time but will play with them on my return if they will make it an object for me to do so. My first two nights here were very stormy – so much so that it was almost impossible for pedestrians to get through the mud and rain. Tonight the weather is good and the business improved. I received two Telegraphic dispatches during <hr /> performance. One from [Crisp?] stating that he had written, and would release me from my engagement with him if I desired. The other from Madison the capital of Wisconsin, wishing to engage me after I get through here. It is about 7 hours ride from this city and I have just written that I would come if they would give me a certainty to make it worth my while. Otherwise we shall start on the homeward route. We shall probably come via Baltimore, Phila + N. York so that I can make my arrangements in “propria persona” with the Manager of those cities. Boston must remain in “Status quo” until I arrive, unless you arrange for me at the Howard, Boston, or elsewhere. <hr /> We are glad to learn that you are all well at home, although Lizzy has just read to me from one of the papers an account of Mr Fays illness in Hancock, Vt. I trust that it is not a serious one. It gives us pleasure to hear of Father + Mothers enjoyment with their visitors at the Bird Cottage. We hope they will continue to do so. By the way Father, when you think it time to kill the pig, do so, as I suppose the pork will be better if cut up before the warm weather. I hope Tommy is improving. Tell him that we have just heard from [Tobaccostick?], and that his old friend Capt Saunders is dead. Let us hear from you soon Lizzy joins in love to all. I am Sleepy – Good night Joseph 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/1ef126a7b192631bbdeba991687b37f3.pdf 94a19560fdd7adbe727343053ff9a140 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Madison, Wisconsin: April 12th/58 Dear Father + Brothers Your letter was forwarded to this city from Chicago and gave us much pleasure. We conclude our 2nd week here-tonight-as per enclosed Bill, and start tomorrow towards the last where we hope to arrive in the course of a week or ten days, as we intend stopping a day in Baltimore, Phila + New York on our way through. The time therefore will be so short that I will defer writing further until I can inform you of the exact day that you may expect us. I merely send this to let you know that we are coming. Love to all from Lizzy and Joseph. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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 paper and ink 1 p 20 x 14 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 300255 T1858.04.12-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1858-04-12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother telling them that their last letter was forwarded him from Chicago. He sends them a play bill from his current play and lets them know that he will be stopping in Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York on the way home. He sends love from Lizzie and himself. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Madison, Wisconsin: April 12th/58 Dear Father + Brothers Your letter was forwarded to this city from Chicago and gave us much pleasure. We conclude our 2nd week here-tonight-as per enclosed Bill, and start tomorrow towards the last where we hope to arrive in the course of a week or ten days, as we intend stopping a day in Baltimore, Phila + New York on our way through. The time therefore will be so short that I will defer writing further until I can inform you of the exact day that you may expect us. I merely send this to let you know that we are coming. Love to all from Lizzy and Joseph. 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/6b359ce750dfad5251abb870e3cbd248.pdf 1630a6ba61db54316e1886cefdad429e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London June 17th/59 28 Surrey Street Strand My dear Father + Brothers You will say at least that I commence a punctual correspondence, even if I should fall off in the frequency of my letters hereafter. But as events transpire so rapidly at present I feel it my duty to let you know each succeeding change until I am out of my uncertain position and engaged in some reliable enterprize of professional promise. Since writing my last I have had an interview with the manager of the “Royal Standard Theatre,” where the celebrated (and acknowledged <hr /> the best) English Tragedian, Mr Phelps is now playing, and he has intimated that I can have an opening with him as soon as Mr Phelps engagement terminates if I like, or the privilege of deferring it until the commencement of the Fall season, which he admits will be much more favorable than now, the warm summer season. I perfectly agreed with him on that point and have arranged to meet him again tomorrow night (which will be too late for this mail) and settle definitely upon terms &c. He appears most anxious for the arrangement and I have no doubt of its being fully concluded before this letter is far embarked upon its home mission. I can say something more than most American Actors <hr /> who have come to this country in having an engagement offered so soon after my arrival, as many have had to wait from six months to a year before they could effect an opening, and several have had to return without doing anything at all. Therefore under such pressing difficulties I may consider myself one of the fortunate adventurers. My business motive in writing now is to ask John to see Ms Holloway and try to purchase the music of “Gio, the Armorer of Tyre,” and the Indian play of “Outahlanchet” which he arranged for the National Theatre Boston. = I offered to purchase it of him at the time, but he was inclined to ask more than I thought he should – in taking into consideration the favors I had done him by playing gratuitously for his own Benefit and also for the Orchestra in which he was a participant besides which he had availed himself of the privilege I gave him to take <hr /> a copy of my nick of the woods music and also of Johns "Macbeth“ Music &c. I therefore felt vexed and would not gratify his, what I considered unjust exorbitant demand. But John knows + everybody else that he is small in money matters, and perhaps may have repented his meanness in the affair. Be that as it may, I now wish John to see if he can effect anything with him in the purchase of the same as it will save me considerable trouble in getting it done here, and perhaps expense as I suppose they would take advantage of my necessity and change accordingly. Besides which Hollowways arrangement is very good and I should then have all the parts ready for the first-rehearsal of each piece + not have the delay of beating into some stupid leaders noddle the kind of music I wanted for each scene. I think Holloway asked ten dollars for each play or parts, and I offered Eight, that is, sixteen for the two. John, however will know how to talk with him and if he succeeds, tell him to get the Chorusses of Gio, as well as the other music – Jos Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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 paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 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 300265 T1859.06.17-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-06-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor recounts to his father and brother that he has had an interview with the manager of the Royal Standard Theatre where the celebrated tragedian (Phelps) is playing. The manager has indicated that Proctor can have an opening there as soon as the Phelps engagement terminates. 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. London June 17th/59 28 Surrey Street Strand My dear Father + Brothers You will say at least that I commence a punctual correspondence, even if I should fall off in the frequency of my letters hereafter. But as events transpire so rapidly at present I feel it my duty to let you know each succeeding change until I am out of my uncertain position and engaged in some reliable enterprize of professional promise. Since writing my last I have had an interview with the manager of the “Royal Standard Theatre,” where the celebrated (and acknowledged <hr /> the best) English Tragedian, Mr Phelps is now playing, and he has intimated that I can have an opening with him as soon as Mr Phelps engagement terminates if I like, or the privilege of deferring it until the commencement of the Fall season, which he admits will be much more favorable than now, the warm summer season. I perfectly agreed with him on that point and have arranged to meet him again tomorrow night (which will be too late for this mail) and settle definitely upon terms &c. He appears most anxious for the arrangement and I have no doubt of its being fully concluded before this letter is far embarked upon its home mission. I can say something more than most American Actors <hr /> who have come to this country in having an engagement offered so soon after my arrival, as many have had to wait from six months to a year before they could effect an opening, and several have had to return without doing anything at all. Therefore under such pressing difficulties I may consider myself one of the fortunate adventurers. My business motive in writing now is to ask John to see Ms Holloway and try to purchase the music of “Gio, the Armorer of Tyre,” and the Indian play of “Outahlanchet” which he arranged for the National Theatre Boston. = I offered to purchase it of him at the time, but he was inclined to ask more than I thought he should – in taking into consideration the favors I had done him by playing gratuitously for his own Benefit and also for the Orchestra in which he was a participant besides which he had availed himself of the privilege I gave him to take <hr /> a copy of my nick of the woods music and also of Johns "Macbeth“ Music &c. I therefore felt vexed and would not gratify his, what I considered unjust exorbitant demand. But John knows + everybody else that he is small in money matters, and perhaps may have repented his meanness in the affair. Be that as it may, I now wish John to see if he can effect anything with him in the purchase of the same as it will save me considerable trouble in getting it done here, and perhaps expense as I suppose they would take advantage of my necessity and change accordingly. Besides which Hollowways arrangement is very good and I should then have all the parts ready for the first-rehearsal of each piece + not have the delay of beating into some stupid leaders noddle the kind of music I wanted for each scene. I think Holloway asked ten dollars for each play or parts, and I offered Eight, that is, sixteen for the two. John, however will know how to talk with him and if he succeeds, tell him to get the Chorusses of Gio, as well as the other music – Jos 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/bed7aff531be963dcb539a1b9c170c65.pdf 2aa80d00c39518234cffe18be9c3de79 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London Sept 18th/ 59 My dear Father and Brothers You will perceive by the date of this letter that we are again in London We arrived here from Paris on Friday evening 17th Inst and found the letter from Father with the brief addition from Nicholson which he excused "on account of the hurry of business at the time of writing" and on such conditions I am happy to accept - I found however a sheet entirely filled by him, dated July 5th which had been waiting for me in London at the Lacy's Theatrical Book Store, where it had been left by the "Post" (They leave letters here without the "Penny") The "package" and "paper" which you say were sent by Mr Mason, we have not received as yet, but I shall make enquiries at the general Post Office tomorrow - Where I hope to find other letters in waiting for us - As the list now stands I think that I have the advantage in numbers sent & received - Be that as it may, I hope to have <hr /> a rapid succession of home intelligence hereafter - I believe that I gave you all the "Items" of our travels as far as "Geneva" - after which we went to "Paris" the great fountain head of the gay and fashionable World - and I must say that I was very favorably impressed with the prevailing cleanliness of the City - the industrious application to the duties of each calling - the unafffected politeness of the Citizens, and the absence of that glaring evidence of vice, that I had been led to expect at every turn - I have seen more of wantonness and dissipation in our own streets in one day than I beheld during all the time I was there - Whatever may be the cause of this superiority in the outward appearance of morality it is nevertheless true - In fact I saw but little drunken ness or even partial intoxication on the whole continent - and yet wine and Beer was the common beverage used by all classes - but then it was the "pure juice" and not the mad'ning & poisonous mixtures which our authorities at home permit the traffic of - I have no doubt that the successful cultivation of the vine in America will eventually produce a beneficial change - thereby furnishing the pure juice in larger quantities and at such cheap rates as to be within the reach of all, and with this result the wretch who now concocts the poisonous imitation will no longer find it profitable - It is not my purpose now to enter into a statistical interpretation of cause & effect on the subject of Temperance and Indulgence, but our own people who visit the Continent readily admit that conviviality there is enjoyed with far greater moderation and rationality than they are accustomed to witness under our own system of liquor regulation - While in Paris we occupied our time to the best advantage and were only sorry that we could not remain longer to give a more thorough investigation of the accumulated objects of interest - we were sorry also to part with Mr & Mrs Howe, after having been so <hr /> long the companions of their pleasant journeyings - They are to remain a few weeks (some two or three they thought) longer and then continue their travels to other parts - We have given them an invitation to spend Thanksgiving with us here, if they should be in the neighborhood - as Lizzy intends baking our own sweet meats and etcetera's for that occasion - We are very pleasantly situated in our old quarters at No 28 Surrey Street, Strand, where Lizzy has her Piano to occupy her moments of leisure and repeat the familiar melodies which you have often listened to in our own dear cottage home - We hope those same harmonious tones will again salute our ears within those limits when we have united in affectionate congratulations - On Monday the 3d of October I am to make my debut before a London Audience How they will receive and understand the subject of the opening Piece, "Nick of the Woods" remains to be proved - Some of the English journals are disposed to ridicule everything of American origin, & knowing nothing of the character of the people where the plot of the drama is laid will be likely to offer some prejudiced expressions in their criticism - I know none of them and have no influence to interest their partial attention and therefore depend solely upon my own good fortune in making a favorable impression upon their judgments - Perhaps I should have appeared to better advantage before a strange audience, in another selection of Character, but as it is not always possible to determine the wisest course in our business arrangements, we must therefore sustain ourselves by hopeful conjecture and with patient firmness abide the result - I received a letter from E L Davenport on my return here wishing me to pay Fifty dollars for him to an agent here who is to send him attractions in the shape of new Plays &c - He says he will pay it to you, or to myself on my return as I desire, I write this that you may understand the matter if I <hr /> should send him to you with the money - But I do not wish to have you say anything to him on the subject - until I give you such instructions, as I may rather choose to let it stand till my return in the event of not requiring the amount here - He writes that he cleared something last season under all the disadvantages and has a better prospect before him for the future. I trust so for he is very industrious and very deserving - I am sorry to hear that John is troubled with a bad cough as you have written and hope by the time you receive this that he will have entirely recovered - I don't think it would have been much to his advantage if he had left his business and gone off [concerting?] - nor do I believe that it will result in any permanent good to Alfreds interests - His own business must suffer in his absence, and no avocation that is neglected can be expected to prosper - I trust however that he will have no occasion to regret the experiment with the "Old Folks" abroad but hereafter lay a foundation for some young folks at home - By the way - while giving this advice to one almost hopeless old Bachelor I am reminded of my estimable friend George Darling - Tell him to make some choice selection if only to set a matrimonial example to two other virtuosos in the shape of Twin Brothers - Give him mine and Mrs Proctors best regards and say that I should be pleased to hear from him - I almost forgot to mention that the music came safe to hand with the enclosed letter, I believe that I have [engrossed?] all the business matters for the present, and as the sheet is nearly full must come to the usual close by sending much love to you all from Lizzy and myself - Remember me kindly to all friends in Boston & Somerville - and accept this from yours Affectionately as ever- Joseph <hr /> The engraving on the sheet is a representation of the Baths of Rosenlaui where we left our Horses before making our ascent on foot to the Rosenlaui Glacier on the Mountain above which was the first snow-bank and Ice house that we walked upon and [invested?] during our mountaineering aspirations - P.S. I have not seen or heard from Capt Hiler as het but have sent my card and address to the Waterloo Hotel Liverpool - We are both well although the very changeable weather here has given us light colds - Lizzy's health is much improved from her trip to the continent Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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 paper and ink 4 p 25 x 19 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 300266 T1859.09.18-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-09-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother recounting travels in Geneva and Paris, saying that he was favorably impressed by the lack of vice despite the fact that beer and wine are the common beverage. Proctor's letter is written on stationary adorned with an illustration of Les Bains de Rosenlaui. 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. London Sept 18th/ 59 My dear Father and Brothers You will perceive by the date of this letter that we are again in London We arrived here from Paris on Friday evening 17th Inst and found the letter from Father with the brief addition from Nicholson which he excused "on account of the hurry of business at the time of writing" and on such conditions I am happy to accept - I found however a sheet entirely filled by him, dated July 5th which had been waiting for me in London at the Lacy's Theatrical Book Store, where it had been left by the "Post" (They leave letters here without the "Penny") The "package" and "paper" which you say were sent by Mr Mason, we have not received as yet, but I shall make enquiries at the general Post Office tomorrow - Where I hope to find other letters in waiting for us - As the list now stands I think that I have the advantage in numbers sent & received - Be that as it may, I hope to have <hr /> a rapid succession of home intelligence hereafter - I believe that I gave you all the "Items" of our travels as far as "Geneva" - after which we went to "Paris" the great fountain head of the gay and fashionable World - and I must say that I was very favorably impressed with the prevailing cleanliness of the City - the industrious application to the duties of each calling - the unafffected politeness of the Citizens, and the absence of that glaring evidence of vice, that I had been led to expect at every turn - I have seen more of wantonness and dissipation in our own streets in one day than I beheld during all the time I was there - Whatever may be the cause of this superiority in the outward appearance of morality it is nevertheless true - In fact I saw but little drunken ness or even partial intoxication on the whole continent - and yet wine and Beer was the common beverage used by all classes - but then it was the "pure juice" and not the mad'ning & poisonous mixtures which our authorities at home permit the traffic of - I have no doubt that the successful cultivation of the vine in America will eventually produce a beneficial change - thereby furnishing the pure juice in larger quantities and at such cheap rates as to be within the reach of all, and with this result the wretch who now concocts the poisonous imitation will no longer find it profitable - It is not my purpose now to enter into a statistical interpretation of cause & effect on the subject of Temperance and Indulgence, but our own people who visit the Continent readily admit that conviviality there is enjoyed with far greater moderation and rationality than they are accustomed to witness under our own system of liquor regulation - While in Paris we occupied our time to the best advantage and were only sorry that we could not remain longer to give a more thorough investigation of the accumulated objects of interest - we were sorry also to part with Mr & Mrs Howe, after having been so <hr /> long the companions of their pleasant journeyings - They are to remain a few weeks (some two or three they thought) longer and then continue their travels to other parts - We have given them an invitation to spend Thanksgiving with us here, if they should be in the neighborhood - as Lizzy intends baking our own sweet meats and etcetera's for that occasion - We are very pleasantly situated in our old quarters at No 28 Surrey Street, Strand, where Lizzy has her Piano to occupy her moments of leisure and repeat the familiar melodies which you have often listened to in our own dear cottage home - We hope those same harmonious tones will again salute our ears within those limits when we have united in affectionate congratulations - On Monday the 3d of October I am to make my debut before a London Audience How they will receive and understand the subject of the opening Piece, "Nick of the Woods" remains to be proved - Some of the English journals are disposed to ridicule everything of American origin, & knowing nothing of the character of the people where the plot of the drama is laid will be likely to offer some prejudiced expressions in their criticism - I know none of them and have no influence to interest their partial attention and therefore depend solely upon my own good fortune in making a favorable impression upon their judgments - Perhaps I should have appeared to better advantage before a strange audience, in another selection of Character, but as it is not always possible to determine the wisest course in our business arrangements, we must therefore sustain ourselves by hopeful conjecture and with patient firmness abide the result - I received a letter from E L Davenport on my return here wishing me to pay Fifty dollars for him to an agent here who is to send him attractions in the shape of new Plays &c - He says he will pay it to you, or to myself on my return as I desire, I write this that you may understand the matter if I <hr /> should send him to you with the money - But I do not wish to have you say anything to him on the subject - until I give you such instructions, as I may rather choose to let it stand till my return in the event of not requiring the amount here - He writes that he cleared something last season under all the disadvantages and has a better prospect before him for the future. I trust so for he is very industrious and very deserving - I am sorry to hear that John is troubled with a bad cough as you have written and hope by the time you receive this that he will have entirely recovered - I don't think it would have been much to his advantage if he had left his business and gone off [concerting?] - nor do I believe that it will result in any permanent good to Alfreds interests - His own business must suffer in his absence, and no avocation that is neglected can be expected to prosper - I trust however that he will have no occasion to regret the experiment with the "Old Folks" abroad but hereafter lay a foundation for some young folks at home - By the way - while giving this advice to one almost hopeless old Bachelor I am reminded of my estimable friend George Darling - Tell him to make some choice selection if only to set a matrimonial example to two other virtuosos in the shape of Twin Brothers - Give him mine and Mrs Proctors best regards and say that I should be pleased to hear from him - I almost forgot to mention that the music came safe to hand with the enclosed letter, I believe that I have [engrossed?] all the business matters for the present, and as the sheet is nearly full must come to the usual close by sending much love to you all from Lizzy and myself - Remember me kindly to all friends in Boston & Somerville - and accept this from yours Affectionately as ever- Joseph <hr /> The engraving on the sheet is a representation of the Baths of Rosenlaui where we left our Horses before making our ascent on foot to the Rosenlaui Glacier on the Mountain above which was the first snow-bank and Ice house that we walked upon and [invested?] during our mountaineering aspirations - P.S. I have not seen or heard from Capt Hiler as het but have sent my card and address to the Waterloo Hotel Liverpool - We are both well although the very changeable weather here has given us light colds - Lizzy's health is much improved from her trip to the continent Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e85f4a2a8a9a90e9ae9099c9e728d991.pdf 080fa19baa4f51976b6f8e4dc47cf697 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London Nov 18th/ 59 My dear Father & Brothers Your last welcome letter came to hand the first of this week and although I have nothing new to write in reply, yet I feel as though I should neglect a duty did I not give you indimation of its safe arrival and our good health at this moment - Every thing has a sombre look about London at this time on account of the heavy fogs that shroud the City during this month. I have heard of the atmosphere being so thick that you could cut it with a knife but never realized the truth of it till now - <hr /> The stores are all lighted up during the day, when the dark vapour spreads his blinding mantle, and the pedestrian gropes his way cautiously while carriages are escorted by torch bearer whose rays of light - will only penetrate the distance of the horses length - This however is only in extreme cases of foggy Monopoly - as we have occasionally a day that you can see at least twice the length of your nose - I have heard of foggy London and now I see it, taste it and smell it - But there is one thing sure and that is that the Sun still shines if not for us and his brightness will be far more welcome when he condescends to dispel the gloom and greet us with his shining beams once more - Capt Hiler favored us with <hr /> a visit on Sunday and next Thursday will assist us in discussing the good things that Lizzy will prepare for that Thanksgiving occasion - We shall think and talk of you even if you are not able to hear it - We hope you will have a good time at home and think of the warm affection abroad The new Theatricals are as they were when I wrote before. We are now doing the "Roman Slave" which was received with much favor and will doubtless elicit some good notices in the papers at the end of the week - The writing critics have been occupied with the west end theatres recently & only occasionally come over to our end or part of the town, for it seemingly has no end, that is to say it takes a long walk to bring one there - Capt Hiler says tell your <hr /> Father to cultivate Cranberries in his Meadows as it is the most profitable business in the agricultural line now followed. He spoke of a person in the States who had written to an acquaintance here that he had made a large amount of money off of a lot containing but three acres & and a half - the Capt will give you all the particulars when he arrives and the next thing I expect to read in the papers will be "Wanted, by Messrs Proctor & Hiler, several ships to carry Cranberries to foreign markets. I presume by this time that John & Alfred are wending their way towards home and I hope their profits will pay them for the time they have devoted to the trip - Dr Whitemore has not yet arrived Lizzy says ask Mother to affix Miss Drakes address to her letter and drop it in the office - She has not heard from [Holly?] as Mrs Lovejoy but once and that was some time ago - Remember us to all friends in Boston & the Suburbs and accept the affection of Lizzy & myself for all our family. Joseph I hope you read the papers I sent Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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 paper and ink 4 p 21 x 14 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 300267 T1859.11.18-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-11-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother speaking of the foggy London weather. 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. London Nov 18th/ 59 My dear Father & Brothers Your last welcome letter came to hand the first of this week and although I have nothing new to write in reply, yet I feel as though I should neglect a duty did I not give you indimation of its safe arrival and our good health at this moment - Every thing has a sombre look about London at this time on account of the heavy fogs that shroud the City during this month. I have heard of the atmosphere being so thick that you could cut it with a knife but never realized the truth of it till now - <hr /> The stores are all lighted up during the day, when the dark vapour spreads his blinding mantle, and the pedestrian gropes his way cautiously while carriages are escorted by torch bearer whose rays of light - will only penetrate the distance of the horses length - This however is only in extreme cases of foggy Monopoly - as we have occasionally a day that you can see at least twice the length of your nose - I have heard of foggy London and now I see it, taste it and smell it - But there is one thing sure and that is that the Sun still shines if not for us and his brightness will be far more welcome when he condescends to dispel the gloom and greet us with his shining beams once more - Capt Hiler favored us with <hr /> a visit on Sunday and next Thursday will assist us in discussing the good things that Lizzy will prepare for that Thanksgiving occasion - We shall think and talk of you even if you are not able to hear it - We hope you will have a good time at home and think of the warm affection abroad The new Theatricals are as they were when I wrote before. We are now doing the "Roman Slave" which was received with much favor and will doubtless elicit some good notices in the papers at the end of the week - The writing critics have been occupied with the west end theatres recently & only occasionally come over to our end or part of the town, for it seemingly has no end, that is to say it takes a long walk to bring one there - Capt Hiler says tell your <hr /> Father to cultivate Cranberries in his Meadows as it is the most profitable business in the agricultural line now followed. He spoke of a person in the States who had written to an acquaintance here that he had made a large amount of money off of a lot containing but three acres & and a half - the Capt will give you all the particulars when he arrives and the next thing I expect to read in the papers will be "Wanted, by Messrs Proctor & Hiler, several ships to carry Cranberries to foreign markets. I presume by this time that John & Alfred are wending their way towards home and I hope their profits will pay them for the time they have devoted to the trip - Dr Whitemore has not yet arrived Lizzy says ask Mother to affix Miss Drakes address to her letter and drop it in the office - She has not heard from [Holly?] as Mrs Lovejoy but once and that was some time ago - Remember us to all friends in Boston & the Suburbs and accept the affection of Lizzy & myself for all our family. Joseph I hope you read the papers I sent Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ab3349931e9af2860a27c02c2811e4d6.pdf c57017e5c2efca32b2d56aff7b85de74 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Troy Dec 23d/54 Dear Brother I forgot to ask in my last that you should copy a Programme of Massaniello which you will find on a Bill, or rather two Bills inside the music - on one of the Bills you will find a brief sketch of the character or history of Massaniello and the other the Synopsis of Incidents &c If you have not returned them to Forbes please copy when you find the Music, or should you not have time to do so - take out the Bill with the historical sketch & programme, the two are alike as far as the Programme of Incidents is concerned and one can be spared - leave the one with the cast of characters for Forbes. Business here so far is about what I expected - that is to say very indifferent <hr /> I have only made 2 1/2 dollars thus far - being the amount above my sharing point - Every body is busy preparing for Christmas - any number of Balls & parties - concerts &c - What the Benefit may turn out is somewhat uncertain. therefore if the worst comes to the worst & at the last moment I should want some of the needful you had better understand about it, so that I can Telegraph without stating the business & amount - If I want any funds I shall merely Telegraph "Send me the package by return Express" which will mean 40 or 50 dollars - I hope however that I shall have no occasion to do so - Tomorrow night we do "[Outalanchet?]" and repeat the same on Christmas night - Saturday the Benefit, "Alexander" the Great - Marc Antonys oration - & Lizzy in a Farce - Howard <hr /> spoke to me when I arrived about playing next week - but if the business does not improve it will hardly pay - The working class are out of employ & consequently out of money - therefore amusements suffer - Love to all at home - shall write Sunday again - In haste, Joseph P.S. A bad beginning they say makes a good ending - So mote it be Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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 paper and ink 3 p 20 x 13 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 300268 T1859.12.23-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-12-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor gives his brother directions to copy some bills and where to find them. Proctor is preparing for Christmas with any number of balls and parties and concerts. 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. Troy Dec 23d/54 Dear Brother I forgot to ask in my last that you should copy a Programme of Massaniello which you will find on a Bill, or rather two Bills inside the music - on one of the Bills you will find a brief sketch of the character or history of Massaniello and the other the Synopsis of Incidents &c If you have not returned them to Forbes please copy when you find the Music, or should you not have time to do so - take out the Bill with the historical sketch & programme, the two are alike as far as the Programme of Incidents is concerned and one can be spared - leave the one with the cast of characters for Forbes. Business here so far is about what I expected - that is to say very indifferent <hr /> I have only made 2 1/2 dollars thus far - being the amount above my sharing point - Every body is busy preparing for Christmas - any number of Balls & parties - concerts &c - What the Benefit may turn out is somewhat uncertain. therefore if the worst comes to the worst & at the last moment I should want some of the needful you had better understand about it, so that I can Telegraph without stating the business & amount - If I want any funds I shall merely Telegraph "Send me the package by return Express" which will mean 40 or 50 dollars - I hope however that I shall have no occasion to do so - Tomorrow night we do "[Outalanchet?]" and repeat the same on Christmas night - Saturday the Benefit, "Alexander" the Great - Marc Antonys oration - & Lizzy in a Farce - Howard <hr /> spoke to me when I arrived about playing next week - but if the business does not improve it will hardly pay - The working class are out of employ & consequently out of money - therefore amusements suffer - Love to all at home - shall write Sunday again - In haste, Joseph P.S. A bad beginning they say makes a good ending - So mote it be 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/2fe59b59e113ae95fa5259e1af634f65.pdf 90c4a77183e5d60bcda34126e1f03df7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London Dec 27th /59 My dear Father & Brothers I waited till this morning for the arrival of the mail from Boston but no letter came, at least none has been delivered as yet and as they are quite punctual in their distribution of mails I presume we shall have to wait the next arrival - After I had sent the few lines of my last letter I received your & Fathers letter, and as Mr Warner, a friend of Capt Hiler's, is to leave for Boston by the next Saturday steamer & has proffered to take a parcel for me I will preface the preparation by answering your last in reference to money matters - In the first place I will state that I have not thought <hr /> it necessary to give you the entire particulars in regard to the amount [received?] for my services &c &c - as I presumed that you would already be aware that a large sum could not be realized at once where there is such difficulty in getting an opening - Most of the actors from America have paid for the opportunity and thereby given the impression that we are all so anxious to play in London that money is no object in the matter. "Miss Heron" of "Camille" noteriety paid one hundred dollars for her opening night - and did not appear a second time - Roberts the Tragedian also bled freely for his Six nights in London. -Barney Williams was here a long time before he made any money - Murdock made nothing - and even Forrest, although he was among the first from America, made but little money - and less expectation according to the manner in which people now speak of him - However that is neither "here nor there" in regard my subject - I merely give these items <hr /> of reference to explain my position & show how much more fortunate I have been than others who have preceded me - the manager has been more liberal to me than I had a right to expect under the circumstances, but I have had to expend a large sum for new dresses and other expenses which were necessary for my position, and the reputation I have had the good fortune to establish - You will therefore perceive that I need all my money for the present although I hope to realize something better in the future - During the Pantomime season I have of course to be idle and (as I stated in my last brief & hasty letter) it is our intention to go to Paris for a few weeks, as we can live quïte as cheap there and at the same time improve our French - I have left my engagements in the hands of my agent Mr J. W. Anson, 35, Bow Street W.C. to whose care I want you to address all letters in future - But to resume the money affair I will say that I have not been unmindful of the requirements for our land speculation but supposed that Johns <hr /> Interest money had been applied to my share - and if that is not sufficient I wish you would call in the amount due from Crisp and use the same - and in the event of more being needed, one of the mortgages might be sold - I give you this privilege - to provide against any necessity which may obstruct your own business advancement. The enclosed receipt for Davenport I send with its old date and you can present it with what excuse you like for the delay - and add that I sent it to you with directions to place it in his hands on receipt of the Ten pounds as per explanation - when it is paid you can apply it to Insurances, Taxes &c - Dec. 30th - I have waited till now to finish the letter at the last moment before the mail closes but as Mr Warner has not called for it I presume that something has happened to prevent his going by this steamer - I have just rec'd an offer from Liverpool after the run of the Pantomime which usually goes some Eight or nine weeks - our stay in Paris will be governed by the intimations on business matters which I shall then [receive?] from my agent and it may be for a shorter period than I now expect - at all events I want you to write regularly and direct as before mentioned and it will be forwarded to me wherever we are - I hope this will find you all well at home as we are abroad, for which blessing we are ever grateful - You shall hear of my next engagement as soon as it is effected - with both our love to all I remain - Joseph P.S. Remember us to all friends and tell George Darling if I had written as often as I have thought and spoken of him, that he would have been flooded with letters - Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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 paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 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 300269 T1859.12.27-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-12-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor tells his father and brother that it is "...necessary to give you the entire particulars in regard to the amount received for my services Most of the actors from America have paid for the opportunity and thereby given the impression that we are all so anxious to play in London that money is not object in the matter" 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. London Dec 27th /59 My dear Father & Brothers I waited till this morning for the arrival of the mail from Boston but no letter came, at least none has been delivered as yet and as they are quite punctual in their distribution of mails I presume we shall have to wait the next arrival - After I had sent the few lines of my last letter I received your & Fathers letter, and as Mr Warner, a friend of Capt Hiler's, is to leave for Boston by the next Saturday steamer & has proffered to take a parcel for me I will preface the preparation by answering your last in reference to money matters - In the first place I will state that I have not thought <hr /> it necessary to give you the entire particulars in regard to the amount [received?] for my services &c &c - as I presumed that you would already be aware that a large sum could not be realized at once where there is such difficulty in getting an opening - Most of the actors from America have paid for the opportunity and thereby given the impression that we are all so anxious to play in London that money is no object in the matter. "Miss Heron" of "Camille" noteriety paid one hundred dollars for her opening night - and did not appear a second time - Roberts the Tragedian also bled freely for his Six nights in London. -Barney Williams was here a long time before he made any money - Murdock made nothing - and even Forrest, although he was among the first from America, made but little money - and less expectation according to the manner in which people now speak of him - However that is neither "here nor there" in regard my subject - I merely give these items <hr /> of reference to explain my position & show how much more fortunate I have been than others who have preceded me - the manager has been more liberal to me than I had a right to expect under the circumstances, but I have had to expend a large sum for new dresses and other expenses which were necessary for my position, and the reputation I have had the good fortune to establish - You will therefore perceive that I need all my money for the present although I hope to realize something better in the future - During the Pantomime season I have of course to be idle and (as I stated in my last brief & hasty letter) it is our intention to go to Paris for a few weeks, as we can live quïte as cheap there and at the same time improve our French - I have left my engagements in the hands of my agent Mr J. W. Anson, 35, Bow Street W.C. to whose care I want you to address all letters in future - But to resume the money affair I will say that I have not been unmindful of the requirements for our land speculation but supposed that Johns <hr /> Interest money had been applied to my share - and if that is not sufficient I wish you would call in the amount due from Crisp and use the same - and in the event of more being needed, one of the mortgages might be sold - I give you this privilege - to provide against any necessity which may obstruct your own business advancement. The enclosed receipt for Davenport I send with its old date and you can present it with what excuse you like for the delay - and add that I sent it to you with directions to place it in his hands on receipt of the Ten pounds as per explanation - when it is paid you can apply it to Insurances, Taxes &c - Dec. 30th - I have waited till now to finish the letter at the last moment before the mail closes but as Mr Warner has not called for it I presume that something has happened to prevent his going by this steamer - I have just rec'd an offer from Liverpool after the run of the Pantomime which usually goes some Eight or nine weeks - our stay in Paris will be governed by the intimations on business matters which I shall then [receive?] from my agent and it may be for a shorter period than I now expect - at all events I want you to write regularly and direct as before mentioned and it will be forwarded to me wherever we are - I hope this will find you all well at home as we are abroad, for which blessing we are ever grateful - You shall hear of my next engagement as soon as it is effected - with both our love to all I remain - Joseph P.S. Remember us to all friends and tell George Darling if I had written as often as I have thought and spoken of him, that he would have been flooded with letters - Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fe7e1afffb2eb25a7bb2e46329fdcf7b.pdf 8ace064772d50b6f08480f393309345b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Liverpool April 21st/60 My dear Father + Brothers The moment has arrived for the gathering of letters for the mail to be dispatched across the broad ocean to their various destinations and I am happy to be able to join the general correspondence and state to my friends at home that both Lizzy and myself are enjoying the rich blessing of health together with a goodly share of all those worldly pleasures, which, although they are not a sure guarantee that misfortunes will never cross us, yet are they prized for what they serve to contribute to our present satisfaction + comforts. May it be our good fortune to realize a continuation of these most acceptable, and very encouraging favors to cheer us in our prolonged absence from the familiar scenes of home and friends. As I stated in my previous correspondence it is as yet uncertain how soon we shall indulge [upside down writing here reads as:] I send a paper by this mail <hr /> in the delightful preparation for our “homeward bound” expedition- My engagement here ends tonight when we take our departure for “Auld Ireland,” immediately after the performance, as the Steamer leaves for Dublin at 10 P.M. which will barely give me time to finish my performance and jump into the carriage which will be in waiting for us at the stage door. My business here has been better than I expected, as we have had the Opera against us, which is a very fashionable attraction. I have had the satisfaction however of receiving the unanimous declaration of approval from the Press and Public, with the assurance of a hearty welcome when I shall again present myself. Such indeed has been my greeting everywhere. It has been the subject of remark that no actor from abroad has been received with such general commendation as that which has been extended even from state journals that make a point of being severe and critical. X [Top of page 1 – left margin reads as:] The enclosed seeds from Lizzy are for mother. Don’t spill them. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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 paper and ink 2 p 22 x 14 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 300273 T1860.04.21-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-04-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes his father and brother that he and Lizzie are enjoying good fortune. His engagement ends that evening and they plan to leave for Ireland at 10 PM on a steamer. Proctor states that his performances have been well received and adds that Lizzie sends seeds to mother. 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. Liverpool April 21st/60 My dear Father + Brothers The moment has arrived for the gathering of letters for the mail to be dispatched across the broad ocean to their various destinations and I am happy to be able to join the general correspondence and state to my friends at home that both Lizzy and myself are enjoying the rich blessing of health together with a goodly share of all those worldly pleasures, which, although they are not a sure guarantee that misfortunes will never cross us, yet are they prized for what they serve to contribute to our present satisfaction + comforts. May it be our good fortune to realize a continuation of these most acceptable, and very encouraging favors to cheer us in our prolonged absence from the familiar scenes of home and friends. As I stated in my previous correspondence it is as yet uncertain how soon we shall indulge [upside down writing here reads as:] I send a paper by this mail <hr /> in the delightful preparation for our “homeward bound” expedition- My engagement here ends tonight when we take our departure for “Auld Ireland,” immediately after the performance, as the Steamer leaves for Dublin at 10 P.M. which will barely give me time to finish my performance and jump into the carriage which will be in waiting for us at the stage door. My business here has been better than I expected, as we have had the Opera against us, which is a very fashionable attraction. I have had the satisfaction however of receiving the unanimous declaration of approval from the Press and Public, with the assurance of a hearty welcome when I shall again present myself. Such indeed has been my greeting everywhere. It has been the subject of remark that no actor from abroad has been received with such general commendation as that which has been extended even from state journals that make a point of being severe and critical. X [Top of page 1 – left margin reads as:] The enclosed seeds from Lizzy are for mother. Don’t spill them. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bc46f1a316531b0825abf046df83fbe9.pdf bc87b039fec6ccedf8db08eb7157a5ca Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Continue Transcribing Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [illegible] -- and also to Mr [Olwine?] in N. York to know if he is able to do anything for me there, and in Phila, Baltimore &c as he proposed to do when he left here. I requested him to inform Davenport at once if he was unable to attend to it and also have asked Davenport if in such result he would use his influence in the negotiation of arrangements to connect me immediately with Boston and the above named Cities and have added that John will call and see him about it &c -- I wish he would do so at once and then he can judge if I can depend upon Davenport's using his influence if Mr Olwine is not able -- [The Mr [Seavy?] before mentioned will of course be too late to make arrangements for the <hr /> opening engagements and [illegible] positive arrangements with him will depend upon Olwines answer to my letter -- But as no time is to be lost I must set all the wheels in motion, and John knows what to advise in the matter with Davenport -- Let me know the result as soon as possible that I may not lose any time after my [illegible] but fill it up here to the last moment before starting to [illegible] my Boston engagement -- I of course have advised them to get on the Broadway [illegible] in New York -- The Bowery will be a 2d consideration <hr /> according to present plans we shall start for the Cottage about the middle of November as I before intimated -- and in anticipation of our safe voyage we hope to partake of the good things prepared for the [illegible] thanksgiving feast in company with our dear friends at home -- [illegible] this house are now in [illegible] and will [illegible] the 11th inst. -- We did not think [of?] coming here when last we saw them in London and untill they should see my name in the papers to cause them to seek for us [illegible] shall only chance meet them before they depart -- We [illegible] however to have that pleasure and if [illegible] will give you <hr /> a few additional lines -- I am about entering into an arrangement with an agent here -- a Mr Seavy who has been engaged in this Country in the same capacity for last year or two, and previous of that in the United States where he belongs and is well known -- He is a fine business man and if we agree upon terms I shall give him authority to act for me in advance as he [illegible] returning to America [from in?] [illegible] the before stated Mr Olwine proposed to attend to the matter for me in N. York but his health being very bad I fear that he will not be able -- and Mr Cowell I see is enjoyed in Management for himself and therefore will not be available as I had thought -- I don't know of a more Capable man than Seavy and if we agrees he can more than earn his salary threefold -- You can announce officially now that Mr [Proctor?] will return as mentioned with [illegible] Davenport by this <hr /> 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 paper, ink 4 p 22 x 14 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 300276 T1860.08.04-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-08-04 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor write to his father and brothers from "the Bonnie North, Englands divided Isle" Proctor recounts his tour of the Highlands and his plans to go to Cottage in mid-November. Proctor discusses the activities of his agents. He plans to hire Mr. Leavy for United Kingdom work. Levy has been in England for one to two years now and is well known in U.S. Another of Proctor's agents, Mr. Olwine, is ill and cannot do his New York work. Mr. Cowell is too busy and asks the family to write Davenport. Proctor needs Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Boston arrangements too. Proctor has advised his agents to get on the Broadway side in New York. "The Bowery will be a 2d consideration and Niblos, or the Metropolitan that was, will of course be the advisable starting point." 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. Continue Transcribing Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 2000 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/34856526a56e447c0a1eef3462b7da99.pdf 7197ece7a4b4f9f1151b77431b917795 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Continental Hotel, Phila Oct 24th Dear Father & Brothers You will perceive that I have arrived thus far towards home. <pre>I have arranged to open here at the Walnut St. Theatre on Monday, Nov. 4th, So you See I shall only be able to stop one week in Providence. </pre> We leave for N. York tonight or by first train in the morning. Shall doubtless be in Boston Saturday Morning as I wrote before going to Washington - Love to all from Lizzy & Joseph. <hr /> [Postmark] PHILADELPHIA Pa OCT 24 186? Nicholson B. Proctor Esq No 20b. Commercial St Boston Mass <hr /> Jos Coat Collar I wish larger side than Stones Frost about 2 in larger on each side of Breast cut it close on Neck Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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 paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 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 300279 T1860.10.24-MISC Title A name given to the resource Joseph Proctor to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Proctor, Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-10-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brothers: "You will perceive that I have arrived thus far towards home. I have arranged to open here at the Walnut St. Theatre on Monday, Nov. 4th, so you see I shall only be able to stop one week in Providence. We leave for N.York tonight or by first train in the morning. Shall doubtless be in Boston Saturday morning as I wrote before going to Washington. Love to all from Lizzy and Joseph." The letter includes an envelope addressed to Nicholson B. Proctor of Boston with a Philadelphia postmark of the same date. 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. Continental Hotel, Phila Oct 24th Dear Father & Brothers You will perceive that I have arrived thus far towards home. <pre>I have arranged to open here at the Walnut St. Theatre on Monday, Nov. 4th, So you See I shall only be able to stop one week in Providence. </pre> We leave for N. York tonight or by first train in the morning. Shall doubtless be in Boston Saturday Morning as I wrote before going to Washington - Love to all from Lizzy & Joseph. <hr /> [Postmark] PHILADELPHIA Pa OCT 24 186? Nicholson B. Proctor Esq No 20b. Commercial St Boston Mass <hr /> Jos Coat Collar I wish larger side than Stones Frost about 2 in larger on each side of Breast cut it close on Neck 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/dc913bdbaa3a07412da9d32e53c159cd.pdf 983a44d90eb9dee60f31820d421f4fff Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Co. G 39th Ill. Vet. Vol. Near Bermuda Hundred Va. Aug. 10th 1864 Hon. J.A. Arnold. Dear Sir I am a citizen of Cook Co. (town of Orland. I have been politicaly with the Antislavery party I entered the army three years ago, with the full belief that this war would end slavery wherever our starry flag was unfurled. In this my opinion has undergone no change, but rather been strenthened I am twenty five years old and feel confident I am able to fill the position I <hr /> seek. I believe I can do better service as an officer in a colored regiment than I can here a member of the 39th Ill. Our State has again been called on for a large number of her citizens Under this call recruiting is allowed in rebel states. I fell sure our governer will take every advantage to prevent a drafft in our justly proud State. Recruits thus obtained will mostly be negroes. Officers will have to be appointed to command them. If I can procure an appointment it is what I ask. If three years experience adds anything to a man's qualifications or claims I posess that experience, I can forward at <hr /> the proper time and to the proper persons testimonials of good soldierly behavior and of good moral character You may ask why I have not gone before the board at Washington for the examination of persons aspiring to such positions. I will say I did procure such permission from that Bureau but I was here at the time of its recipt. and could not procure a leave from Gen Butler to go to Washington for examination. I would also rather serve in my own state troops. Sir, I solicit your influence in this because I know your heart is in the cause because you represent our Co. in our national legislature If in this matter you can lend <hr /> your influence consistantly You will oblige one who is ever for the good old Union. Respectfully submitted I am Sir, your most humble Servant Joseph R. Ward Jr. Co G. 39th Ill Vol To Hon I.A. Arnold. Respectfully returned to Gov. Yates. with the hope that the appl. may be made. I.N. Arnold Write him that appt belongs with A Gen Thomas - that if he would raise enough men no doubt Gen T. appoint him Capt. <hr /> Ward. Joseph K. Bermuda Hundred Va August 10 1864 Makes application through Hon. I.A. Arnold for Captaincy in Negro Regt. Wishes to raise them for Illinois Troops. Is a soldier in 39th Ills Vols. See Governors Instructions Answered Aug 25 1864 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 06 (August 9-12, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph R. Ward to J. A. Arnold Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509127 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. Co. G 39th Ill. Vet. Vol. Near Bermuda Hundred Va. Aug. 10th 1864 Hon. J.A. Arnold. Dear Sir I am a citizen of Cook Co. (town of Orland. I have been politicaly with the Antislavery party I entered the army three years ago, with the full belief that this war would end slavery wherever our starry flag was unfurled. In this my opinion has undergone no change, but rather been strenthened I am twenty five years old and feel confident I am able to fill the position I <hr /> seek. I believe I can do better service as an officer in a colored regiment than I can here a member of the 39th Ill. Our State has again been called on for a large number of her citizens Under this call recruiting is allowed in rebel states. I fell sure our governer will take every advantage to prevent a drafft in our justly proud State. Recruits thus obtained will mostly be negroes. Officers will have to be appointed to command them. If I can procure an appointment it is what I ask. If three years experience adds anything to a man's qualifications or claims I posess that experience, I can forward at <hr /> the proper time and to the proper persons testimonials of good soldierly behavior and of good moral character You may ask why I have not gone before the board at Washington for the examination of persons aspiring to such positions. I will say I did procure such permission from that Bureau but I was here at the time of its recipt. and could not procure a leave from Gen Butler to go to Washington for examination. I would also rather serve in my own state troops. Sir, I solicit your influence in this because I know your heart is in the cause because you represent our Co. in our national legislature If in this matter you can lend <hr /> your influence consistantly You will oblige one who is ever for the good old Union. Respectfully submitted I am Sir, your most humble Servant Joseph R. Ward Jr. Co G. 39th Ill Vol To Hon I.A. Arnold. Respectfully returned to Gov. Yates. with the hope that the appl. may be made. I.N. Arnold Write him that appt belongs with A Gen Thomas - that if he would raise enough men no doubt Gen T. appoint him Capt. <hr /> Ward. Joseph K. Bermuda Hundred Va August 10 1864 Makes application through Hon. I.A. Arnold for Captaincy in Negro Regt. Wishes to raise them for Illinois Troops. Is a soldier in 39th Ills Vols. See Governors Instructions Answered Aug 25 1864 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/876d0dcf6609cef192cce45dfa4f1ccf.pdf c515823391712ca97f67df3f0cb77dc1 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 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 Joseph Rex and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-07-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508989 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/57d8b46f111195c935793e70eb50dbb5.pdf 0acc269a4f4b12a3d8a48dd9db251c4c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 1864) U. S Genl [illegible] Hospital Div. No. 1 Quincy Ills Sept - 28th To his exency Richard Yates we the undersigners would respectfully ask of you to procure for us if not Contrary to orders a transfer to U.S. Genl. Hospital at Chicango it being nearer to our homes of eny hospital in the state and I, Joseph Rex would like to be transfered on the account of getting an artificial arm and [P?] Levi H Whitson was severly wounded Right leg both wounded on the fifteenth of may last hoping to hear from you by return mail yours &c Joseph Rex Co F, 88, Ills Levi H. Whitson Co C. 129 Ills <hr /> Joseph Rex and Levi H Whitson U.S. Hospital Quincy Sept. 28th 64 Wants to be transferred to Chicago Ansd Oct 8th 1864 and Trans. appd for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 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 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 Joseph Rex to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509592 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. 1864) U. S Genl [illegible] Hospital Div. No. 1 Quincy Ills Sept - 28th To his exency Richard Yates we the undersigners would respectfully ask of you to procure for us if not Contrary to orders a transfer to U.S. Genl. Hospital at Chicango it being nearer to our homes of eny hospital in the state and I, Joseph Rex would like to be transfered on the account of getting an artificial arm and [P?] Levi H Whitson was severly wounded Right leg both wounded on the fifteenth of may last hoping to hear from you by return mail yours &c Joseph Rex Co F, 88, Ills Levi H. Whitson Co C. 129 Ills <hr /> Joseph Rex and Levi H Whitson U.S. Hospital Quincy Sept. 28th 64 Wants to be transferred to Chicago Ansd Oct 8th 1864 and Trans. appd for Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c5b699d59c9c90f6b5c4434415fa389a.pdf 02d457ead9dd2b646a745edf1f1382f9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. March th 26 1863 Dear Sir I wish to inform you that my Son has arrived safe home, he has been in the armey about eighteen months he was taken a Prisener at the battle at Murfeysburro and is Parolled he says he thinks that you have the list of names, his name is [Tevyer?] Richardson. I wish to beg a favour off you Dear Sir, and that is that he may continue at home with me untill he is exchanged, he came home sick his lungs appears to be very much affected, and he has a very bad coff, in fact he is now unable for duty if he was called upon, he belongs to the 34 Illinois Company C, pleas to write me a few lines as soon as oppertunity arises <hr /> and oblige your humble Servant Joseph Richardson Minonk Woodford Co. Illinois <hr /> Joseph Richardson Woodford Co. March 26 '63. Says his son has been paroled and came home wishes the Governor to give him permission to remain until he is exchanged Ansd April 7th 1863 no authority L.B. "A" page 801 No authority Recd Ex O March 31 1863. 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 11, Folder 09 (March 24-31, 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 Joseph Richardson to "Dear Sir" [Richard Yates] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-03-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508345 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. March th 26 1863 Dear Sir I wish to inform you that my Son has arrived safe home, he has been in the armey about eighteen months he was taken a Prisener at the battle at Murfeysburro and is Parolled he says he thinks that you have the list of names, his name is [Tevyer?] Richardson. I wish to beg a favour off you Dear Sir, and that is that he may continue at home with me untill he is exchanged, he came home sick his lungs appears to be very much affected, and he has a very bad coff, in fact he is now unable for duty if he was called upon, he belongs to the 34 Illinois Company C, pleas to write me a few lines as soon as oppertunity arises <hr /> and oblige your humble Servant Joseph Richardson Minonk Woodford Co. Illinois <hr /> Joseph Richardson Woodford Co. March 26 '63. Says his son has been paroled and came home wishes the Governor to give him permission to remain until he is exchanged Ansd April 7th 1863 no authority L.B. "A" page 801 No authority Recd Ex O March 31 1863. 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/083295b4d8eb14436aa5c2c51e4ca48c.pdf 28170e63e0c0ac4f444519de7940d733 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 8, Folder 01 (August 18, 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 Joseph Richardson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504016 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