412 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ca733781a698bd0c54e7e33f09051ff3.pdf 31fc303d59866f7be687bc15cacd506c 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to James M. Cameron Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513366 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/0f3aae290b45a3ef2eee918798cd7172.pdf 76f8c1b86ff74522c90f9e67ad163336 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to L. Thomas Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513365 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/012382b92765025e45ea28ced6d2f594.pdf 0f48b89a001acc218cea4a3561b2ff78 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. February 11th [186]4. Wm. B. Hamon. Co. G. 9th Regt Ills. Vols. Alabama. Dear Sir: Each recruit is mustered "for three years unless sooner discharged." Veteran Volunteers are organized by reenlistments of men on regiments that have been in service two years. The recruits which joined the regiment last Sept of that was the date of their original Enlistment will not be mustered out with the regiment as originally organized or in other words will not be mustered out at same time of those who enlisted in 1861 at time of organization of the regiment. They can now reenlist as Veterans, but the recruits of less than two years service cannot. When the regiment of three years men are mustered out the recruits will be assigned [illegible] 3 yrs to [illegible] Very Respectfully Richd. Yates. Governor. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to William B. Hamon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513364 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. February 11th [186]4. Wm. B. Hamon. Co. G. 9th Regt Ills. Vols. Alabama. Dear Sir: Each recruit is mustered "for three years unless sooner discharged." Veteran Volunteers are organized by reenlistments of men on regiments that have been in service two years. The recruits which joined the regiment last Sept of that was the date of their original Enlistment will not be mustered out with the regiment as originally organized or in other words will not be mustered out at same time of those who enlisted in 1861 at time of organization of the regiment. They can now reenlist as Veterans, but the recruits of less than two years service cannot. When the regiment of three years men are mustered out the recruits will be assigned [illegible] 3 yrs to [illegible] Very Respectfully Richd. Yates. Governor. 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/14a39a03eb5af4d433a4c7ef7c480a95.pdf a3fe5cc314eae513326d1e9c8fed31e1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. February 11th [186]4. Capt Edwd C. Henshaw Indpt Battery Ills Vols. 23rd Army Corps. Knoxville Tennesee. Dear Sir. Major Genl Burnside at request of some of your friends in New York wrote to Mr Lincoln Jany 23rd stating that your conduct had been such as to render you worthy of great praise - he alluded to the "Morgan Raid" Buffington Island &c &c &c. The paper was by the War Department referred to me- As your battery is not connected with any regimental organization I find it impossible at this time, to be of any assistance to you. I esteem your services highly, as being rendered by a gallant and meritorious officer and would be glad to do anything in my power to secure your promotion. When vacancies occur in either of our regts. there are older officers to be remembered who deserve promotion from [their?] seniority of rank as well for good conduct - If you can indicate any way in which I can help you, do so- Very truly yours Richd Yates Governor The War Department have refused to accept more Artillery or I might have opportunity to promote you. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Edward C. Henshaw Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513363 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. February 11th [186]4. Capt Edwd C. Henshaw Indpt Battery Ills Vols. 23rd Army Corps. Knoxville Tennesee. Dear Sir. Major Genl Burnside at request of some of your friends in New York wrote to Mr Lincoln Jany 23rd stating that your conduct had been such as to render you worthy of great praise - he alluded to the "Morgan Raid" Buffington Island &c &c &c. The paper was by the War Department referred to me- As your battery is not connected with any regimental organization I find it impossible at this time, to be of any assistance to you. I esteem your services highly, as being rendered by a gallant and meritorious officer and would be glad to do anything in my power to secure your promotion. When vacancies occur in either of our regts. there are older officers to be remembered who deserve promotion from [their?] seniority of rank as well for good conduct - If you can indicate any way in which I can help you, do so- Very truly yours Richd Yates Governor The War Department have refused to accept more Artillery or I might have opportunity to promote you. 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/f590e33373528debfcbb848797793940.pdf b161f55741da68b22177471cedf560db 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Simon Hirshbach to James M. Pitman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513362 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/7a146673a98447ef53fa39f5b6eb9889.pdf 9b1bffef2f327e71048cdb9da4be71f1 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Simon Hirshbach to T. M. Eddy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513361 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/2bee55b64c9277715b1c90e61ee9c9af.pdf b8634265d6c978bab8e28a63ab1bccec 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Simon Hirshbach to L. H. Waters Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513360 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/eaa7a32b69b749d865141b2bdbf46e9a.pdf 6c1dd8fdb6750cf26deefdd110707195 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Ozias M. Hatch Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513359 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/54de18ffd8b52a91f1b406faf77ef917.pdf c867930424f5a9ccfc903cafa1ecd750 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 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 Richard Yates to I. H. Moore Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513358 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/b2f466facdd12617d63fc6d715779a77.pdf 8d5101b86ca81d097bb6ca35b8e49cf2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 727 February 10th 4. Messrs. W. L. Church. George W Gage. and others Committee &c. Chicago. Gentleman. I sincerely regret that imperative Engagements will prevent me from being present at the dinner to be given to one of Chicago most competent and gallant Officers Colonel John Mason Loomis. At the first tap of the drum in 1861. This John was one of the first forerunners of Chicago, who came to Springfield to see "what was going on". to "preach" about discipline and order in organization and to "prepare the way" for salvation of the National life. He pledged a display of military genius by the citizen <hr /> 728 soldiery of Chicago which would keep pace with the energy and patriotic impulse of her people. I believed what you said of him and in his own prophecies, and I never commissioned a Colonel with greater confidence, and no man has to a more gratifying extent performed his whole duty to his men - to the service and to the State & Country than he whom you honor at the social board of the Tremont House. In organization, drill, discipline, tenacious adherence to duty - in laborious marches and hard fighting his regiment is specially distinguished in the history of battlefields which stamp our armies as equal to those of any land or age. Reports from Brigade, Division and Army Commanders all point to the command of Colonel Loomis as one of the most reliable and trust-worthy of the <hr /> great regiments which Illinois has given to the service of the country. He is a worthy scion of New England, transplanted to our beautiful West, and infused with its progressive genius. He has sustained the sterling qualities of Forefathers who landed at Plymouth Rock and gave the World the first Charter of Religious Liberty and Republican Government and who illustrated the pages of history with the deeds of Yorktown and Valley Forge Ticonderoga and Bunker Hill.- He has manfully contended with those Chivalrous gentleman who would make "slavery the chief corner stone", and leave his native hills and beautiful valley - its intelligence, its wealth of genius, its poetry and native songs "out in the Cold" He has triumphed and they have been ingloriously defeated and now rapidly <hr /> 730 approach the hour of "subjugation" It is then highly proper that you should give him a cordial Welcome, and send him back with a firmer heart to where the commands assigned him have always been lead. [to?] the post of danger and of honor. Here's a health, "To Chicago,- to Illinois and her Veteran Volunteers" Truly Yours. Richd Yates Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to W. L. Church, George W. Gage, and others Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513357 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. 727 February 10th 4. Messrs. W. L. Church. George W Gage. and others Committee &c. Chicago. Gentleman. I sincerely regret that imperative Engagements will prevent me from being present at the dinner to be given to one of Chicago most competent and gallant Officers Colonel John Mason Loomis. At the first tap of the drum in 1861. This John was one of the first forerunners of Chicago, who came to Springfield to see "what was going on". to "preach" about discipline and order in organization and to "prepare the way" for salvation of the National life. He pledged a display of military genius by the citizen <hr /> 728 soldiery of Chicago which would keep pace with the energy and patriotic impulse of her people. I believed what you said of him and in his own prophecies, and I never commissioned a Colonel with greater confidence, and no man has to a more gratifying extent performed his whole duty to his men - to the service and to the State & Country than he whom you honor at the social board of the Tremont House. In organization, drill, discipline, tenacious adherence to duty - in laborious marches and hard fighting his regiment is specially distinguished in the history of battlefields which stamp our armies as equal to those of any land or age. Reports from Brigade, Division and Army Commanders all point to the command of Colonel Loomis as one of the most reliable and trust-worthy of the <hr /> great regiments which Illinois has given to the service of the country. He is a worthy scion of New England, transplanted to our beautiful West, and infused with its progressive genius. He has sustained the sterling qualities of Forefathers who landed at Plymouth Rock and gave the World the first Charter of Religious Liberty and Republican Government and who illustrated the pages of history with the deeds of Yorktown and Valley Forge Ticonderoga and Bunker Hill.- He has manfully contended with those Chivalrous gentleman who would make "slavery the chief corner stone", and leave his native hills and beautiful valley - its intelligence, its wealth of genius, its poetry and native songs "out in the Cold" He has triumphed and they have been ingloriously defeated and now rapidly <hr /> 730 approach the hour of "subjugation" It is then highly proper that you should give him a cordial Welcome, and send him back with a firmer heart to where the commands assigned him have always been lead. [to?] the post of danger and of honor. Here's a health, "To Chicago,- to Illinois and her Veteran Volunteers" Truly Yours. Richd Yates Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/673436fb45d371ce8f8686b36ee564ff.pdf e8752f30aa1d750965fa0ddbc854d261 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Simon Hirshbach to John Grimshaw Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513356 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/469b3e9441a7a4ea4ec5f02b67baedca.pdf 09fbec544def765c70b1a140ae95013a 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Surgeon in Charge Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513355 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/33c0f4bda8811e29e9b7aa84316eac74.pdf 01c82286366bea40907502e28e995d4d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 723 February 10th 4 Hon. Edwin M Stanton Secretary of War. Washington City D.C. Dear Sir: I would respectfully recommend Capt. Gustavus Aellarsh of Co D. 10th Regt Ills Cavalry as a most competent and deserving officer for appointment or assignment to duty of Inspector of Cavalry horses at Chicago Illinois or at some other point in the West. where the services of an honest and consciencious man can be made available by the Government. Capt M. commanded his Company in the Cavalry said from Belle Plain around Lee Army to vicinity of Richmond and Yorktown - He was wounded in right arm at Tunstall Station in engagement (Cavalry charge with the enemy, which has partially unfitted him for active field service. He <hr /> has performed good service and made a most creditable record as Cavalry Officer- He is a staunch, loyal and most worthy citizen of this State (Post Office Galesburg) and I would feel thankful if you can give his case favorable consideration. Very Respectfully Richd. Yates Governor Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Edwin M. Stanton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513354 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. 723 February 10th 4 Hon. Edwin M Stanton Secretary of War. Washington City D.C. Dear Sir: I would respectfully recommend Capt. Gustavus Aellarsh of Co D. 10th Regt Ills Cavalry as a most competent and deserving officer for appointment or assignment to duty of Inspector of Cavalry horses at Chicago Illinois or at some other point in the West. where the services of an honest and consciencious man can be made available by the Government. Capt M. commanded his Company in the Cavalry said from Belle Plain around Lee Army to vicinity of Richmond and Yorktown - He was wounded in right arm at Tunstall Station in engagement (Cavalry charge with the enemy, which has partially unfitted him for active field service. He <hr /> has performed good service and made a most creditable record as Cavalry Officer- He is a staunch, loyal and most worthy citizen of this State (Post Office Galesburg) and I would feel thankful if you can give his case favorable consideration. Very Respectfully Richd. Yates Governor 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/b29d88ecd5c145080b76121d47dc77ee.pdf c6d053703a4064d3c218dcc22ab95283 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Edwin M. Stanton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513353 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/2c679fbc079eccb788654ef1660d1d7d.pdf c55dc4a3d8e333994a7f4d4b0cc58404 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to James M. Pitman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513352 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/f11bb3db8cab230cca387c9cc951a4f2.pdf d56daee44b7f49bc78e353e1d56327ab 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to John A. Bross Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513351 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/e40e31e9be9189e035c3622c1eb7742e.pdf 3253e84867e5c4e06e715cb52661c289 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to John A. Bross Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513350 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/04e3927a55284880de30190069be9e4a.pdf 4102e4cfd21b46639c426b6bd7361d08 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Samuel P. Flannigan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513349 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/742423815f2082da09dc242640d52107.pdf 1f5809694d5f6da7879adb8c28dcd6ba 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to R. S. Wilson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513348 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/716a539e8f9147f82be152c347280d3c.pdf 88b6932402c18e7e09490305495690c3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 713 February 9th 4. W C Hannah. Esqr. La Porte Indiana. Dear Sir: I am in receipt of yr letter of 28th January in behalf of Stephen Holland 16th Ills. Cav. Capt Co D. To obtain commission in Colored Regt. it is first necessary for applicant to pass Examination before a Military Board. appointed specially for the purpose. Permit for Examination issues from Adjutant Generals Office USA at Washington. His application for Examination should be indorsed & recommended by Officer under whose Command he may be. Very Respectfully Richd. Yates Governor. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to W. C. Hannah Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513347 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. 713 February 9th 4. W C Hannah. Esqr. La Porte Indiana. Dear Sir: I am in receipt of yr letter of 28th January in behalf of Stephen Holland 16th Ills. Cav. Capt Co D. To obtain commission in Colored Regt. it is first necessary for applicant to pass Examination before a Military Board. appointed specially for the purpose. Permit for Examination issues from Adjutant Generals Office USA at Washington. His application for Examination should be indorsed & recommended by Officer under whose Command he may be. Very Respectfully Richd. Yates Governor. 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/4c62e85a9744eea63b4312dc5985e082.pdf a20cab48f87a5bee664f9fb4dfb9fe3b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 712 February 9th 4. John Jones Esqr. A. Babcock Et al Citizens Fuller Co Ill. Canton, Gentleman. Per hands of Col. Wm P Kellogg I am in receipt of your petition for release of George H Jones, rebel prisoner held by the Govt at Rock Island Ills. I have this day forwarded same to Washington asking particular attention to and favorable action on the Case. Very Respectfully Richd. Yates Governor Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to John Jones Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513346 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. 712 February 9th 4. John Jones Esqr. A. Babcock Et al Citizens Fuller Co Ill. Canton, Gentleman. Per hands of Col. Wm P Kellogg I am in receipt of your petition for release of George H Jones, rebel prisoner held by the Govt at Rock Island Ills. I have this day forwarded same to Washington asking particular attention to and favorable action on the Case. Very Respectfully Richd. Yates Governor 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/11441a45edc1448a3a5a55ebfa782b21.pdf 584ca491c5ca40ffbc8943ce3d53d720 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. February 9th 4. Col Wm Hoffman Commissary General of Prisoners, Washington City D C Sir: I herewith forward petition from worthy and loyal citizens of Fulton Co Illinois, for release, under proper instructions and obligations, of George H. Jones a Prisoner of War now held by the Government at Rock Island Illinois and said to have been conscripted into rebel service as a member of 30th Regt Mississippi Infantry - against his will and principles -- and slated as a former resident of Fulton Co Illinois. I would respectfully request consideration of the petition and as favorable action as the Government has found practicable to give such cases. I believe the case meritorious & worth favorable consideration. Richd Yates Governor. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to William Hoffman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513345 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. February 9th 4. Col Wm Hoffman Commissary General of Prisoners, Washington City D C Sir: I herewith forward petition from worthy and loyal citizens of Fulton Co Illinois, for release, under proper instructions and obligations, of George H. Jones a Prisoner of War now held by the Government at Rock Island Illinois and said to have been conscripted into rebel service as a member of 30th Regt Mississippi Infantry - against his will and principles -- and slated as a former resident of Fulton Co Illinois. I would respectfully request consideration of the petition and as favorable action as the Government has found practicable to give such cases. I believe the case meritorious & worth favorable consideration. Richd Yates Governor. 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/1e59016606838173312c9eb10ddc8873.pdf 3f3b34016ec699962153df7aa3037d6b 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to B. G. Hopkin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513344 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/e3c2a794ab7a3a6946a806d03e99e44e.pdf 6cbfddf822c96a2fbfd9b6163ea6ed19 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. February 9th [186]4. Lieut Col. James Oakes. 4th US Cav. Sup't of Recruiting Service Springfield Ills. Dear Sir: Capt. D Gillespie Co. 10th Regt. Ills. Vols. was delayed on the route home from Quincy to Chester Illinois four days longer than it usually requires to make that journey. The recruitment of the company and interests of the regiment would be greatly subserved by so modifying the order of Capt G. as to admit of his reporting the company at Quincy, the general rendezvous of the Regt, on the 27th or 28th present Month instead of 23rd as now ordered or as required by the furlough. I sincerely wish it may be within limit of your orders or discretion to do this. Very Respectfully Richd Yates Governor Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to James Oakes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513343 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. February 9th [186]4. Lieut Col. James Oakes. 4th US Cav. Sup't of Recruiting Service Springfield Ills. Dear Sir: Capt. D Gillespie Co. 10th Regt. Ills. Vols. was delayed on the route home from Quincy to Chester Illinois four days longer than it usually requires to make that journey. The recruitment of the company and interests of the regiment would be greatly subserved by so modifying the order of Capt G. as to admit of his reporting the company at Quincy, the general rendezvous of the Regt, on the 27th or 28th present Month instead of 23rd as now ordered or as required by the furlough. I sincerely wish it may be within limit of your orders or discretion to do this. Very Respectfully Richd Yates Governor 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/197db961fa583fd331fa29316f4f8b28.pdf e488fce57b001fbdbbf8bc0b3f5a4df5 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 (Letter book D, October 7, 1863 to April 7, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Commanding Officer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513342 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