420 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/131e670ad02e49fa2a4cc667c24b8145.pdf 3b6049be884c1e2514c697b230ac4dbc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Carrollton Aug 31st 1861 Govr Yates Dr Sir Mr S. P. Ohr visits your city for the purpose of Soliciting from you Some Situation whereby he can be of Service to the country and to himself - Should you have it in your power to do something for Mr Ohr, You will find him competent active, and energetic in his business, and any favor you may See proper to bestow on him will be gratefully received by his friends here - Most Respectfully Yours L. F. Wheeley <hr /> Recommendation S. F. Ohr Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource L. F. Wheeley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500907 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. Carrollton Aug 31st 1861 Govr Yates Dr Sir Mr S. P. Ohr visits your city for the purpose of Soliciting from you Some Situation whereby he can be of Service to the country and to himself - Should you have it in your power to do something for Mr Ohr, You will find him competent active, and energetic in his business, and any favor you may See proper to bestow on him will be gratefully received by his friends here - Most Respectfully Yours L. F. Wheeley <hr /> Recommendation S. F. Ohr 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/92e05deb78cbdb781e0a585c934f60e0.pdf a401ee3fa8fd0677e8b0426c9b3af53e 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 07 (August 13-15, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 L. F. Williams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509202 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/b8961aea3b8ddf8f948b654727491200.pdf c404a0d8232e05a7abd46490af96e718 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 10, Folder 08 (January 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 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 L. G. Hunt to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503479 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 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/7fbea98b0b4d939937da4e3d0b039bf0.pdf 02585e405d566ed4bf1649b2fc359cf2 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 12, Folder 07 (July 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 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 L. Greene to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507033 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/095b44ef79e996de16752dd3f1a24816.pdf a85b6ed894fcf71742be744ddf3be2d1 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 12, Folder 05 (June 11-20, 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 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 L. H. Reeves to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-06-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506877 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/1b7c6a6137cb22c8026ab2cd4040c56a.pdf 7c50e13a5df48f1d110546bedc0c3114 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 6, Folder 10 (July 25-26, 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 L. H. Waters to Hamer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503075 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/0344113933ffbd88edf5dbb1210ac6e6.pdf 8cc7d818af7646268644aeb2b80153b5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 03 (September 16-18, 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 L. H. Waters to James B. Kyle Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506260 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/c92b35861ecfe4ebd86f37cd309be689.pdf ba2a062d826c7c9b1eec35f9276b2b05 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Macomb Ills. April 27th 1861 Gov. Yates - Dear Sir - I would like a "chance in" with a company under the bill before the Legislature if the thing is possible. Will there be a "ghost of a chance"? Yours Very Truly L. H. Waters <hr /> Hon L. H. Waters For Military appt 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 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource L. H. Waters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500188 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. Macomb Ills. April 27th 1861 Gov. Yates - Dear Sir - I would like a "chance in" with a company under the bill before the Legislature if the thing is possible. Will there be a "ghost of a chance"? Yours Very Truly L. H. Waters <hr /> Hon L. H. Waters For Military appt 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/6cb42af3dc7d381fd6bd6265f78eed45.pdf 15a1c2b493284936fd9bd7e49e7c4077 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Macomb March 15 1862 Dear Governor. I was detained at Scott Court until yesterday and never have not heard the result of your telegram to the Secy. of War. I have had fears that he would not approve the thing - trusting in you and the Lord for an Early opportunity to do something, (in case Mr. Stanton Jails us) I shall wait with all becoming patience for "something to turn up". Yours Most truly L. H. Waters <hr /> Col L. H. Waters McComb Mch 15 Waiting for "Something to turn up" Ansd File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 5, Folder 09 (March 1-16, 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 L. H. Waters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501442 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. Macomb March 15 1862 Dear Governor. I was detained at Scott Court until yesterday and never have not heard the result of your telegram to the Secy. of War. I have had fears that he would not approve the thing - trusting in you and the Lord for an Early opportunity to do something, (in case Mr. Stanton Jails us) I shall wait with all becoming patience for "something to turn up". Yours Most truly L. H. Waters <hr /> Col L. H. Waters McComb Mch 15 Waiting for "Something to turn up" Ansd File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8ce893cd826a26b31f93b2b2672d148c.pdf 4dace3961c799d44e449d047b554a269 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Macomb Ill. Mar. 26 1862 Dear Governor I am informed that Col. Kellogg of 7th Cavalry intends resigning on the first proximo as he wishes to retain his position as Judge of Nebraska. If he does so and there is no officer in the Regt. deserving promotion I would like the appt. Very Truly Yours L. H. Waters <hr /> Lt. Col. L. H. Waters Macomb Mar 26 Colcy of 7th Cavy. Ansd File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 5, Folder 10 (March 17-31, 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 L. H. Waters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501499 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. Macomb Ill. Mar. 26 1862 Dear Governor I am informed that Col. Kellogg of 7th Cavalry intends resigning on the first proximo as he wishes to retain his position as Judge of Nebraska. If he does so and there is no officer in the Regt. deserving promotion I would like the appt. Very Truly Yours L. H. Waters <hr /> Lt. Col. L. H. Waters Macomb Mar 26 Colcy of 7th Cavy. Ansd File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/32c8e66162534d54f64af09964fea3f9.pdf 0ee3cfe16c8f4aa4a1902e94fd8bbd7d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Macomb Ills. April 7 1862 To His Excellency Governor Richard Yates Dear Sir. Yours of the 5th inst. was recd. this morning. I made the application for the Colonelcy of the 7th Cavalry at the instance of Kellogg who assured me that he would resign on the 1st of April. I am now satisfied that he will never resign until his position as Judge is in danger. Compelled to resign at a time when a man with any political aspirations, would most regret it. by the conduct of Col. Johnson, I have been exceedingly anxious ever since to reenter the service that I might set myself right, but nothing could induce me to go into camps, hunting for an opening. Johnson was not required to see whether his appointment would be satisfactory to the men <hr /> and officers of the 28th. before it was made. Whilst he was borrowing their money, I was involving myself for their benefit in my Efforts to arm them, and have been refused pay for the reason that I turned over in an "irregular way" the miserable guns furnished us by Fremont. He, at last accounts was near $6000 ahead, whilst I shall be if I cannot get a satisfactory settlement with parties who know nothing but "Fremont & him glorified" as many dollars behind. I regret that I have troubled you so much already in the premises. I am under many and lasting obligations to you for the appointments you have seen fit to confer on me. I beg of you to give no further thought or trouble on my behalf, and believe me Yours Very Truly L. H. Waters <hr /> Lt Col L. H. Waters McComb April 7 About Re-appointment. (Enter & file) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 5, Folder 11 (April 1-15, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource L. H. Waters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501536 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. Macomb Ills. April 7 1862 To His Excellency Governor Richard Yates Dear Sir. Yours of the 5th inst. was recd. this morning. I made the application for the Colonelcy of the 7th Cavalry at the instance of Kellogg who assured me that he would resign on the 1st of April. I am now satisfied that he will never resign until his position as Judge is in danger. Compelled to resign at a time when a man with any political aspirations, would most regret it. by the conduct of Col. Johnson, I have been exceedingly anxious ever since to reenter the service that I might set myself right, but nothing could induce me to go into camps, hunting for an opening. Johnson was not required to see whether his appointment would be satisfactory to the men <hr /> and officers of the 28th. before it was made. Whilst he was borrowing their money, I was involving myself for their benefit in my Efforts to arm them, and have been refused pay for the reason that I turned over in an "irregular way" the miserable guns furnished us by Fremont. He, at last accounts was near $6000 ahead, whilst I shall be if I cannot get a satisfactory settlement with parties who know nothing but "Fremont & him glorified" as many dollars behind. I regret that I have troubled you so much already in the premises. I am under many and lasting obligations to you for the appointments you have seen fit to confer on me. I beg of you to give no further thought or trouble on my behalf, and believe me Yours Very Truly L. H. Waters <hr /> Lt Col L. H. Waters McComb April 7 About Re-appointment. (Enter & file) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6ce911d39a7059ffaa6e9f79e1587603.pdf f2920f20ab23a370e6ca6416e30ffd24 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Macomb Ills July 31st Dear Governor, I heartily concur with D.G. Tunnicliff Esqr. in his recommendation of Capt Ervin for the position of Major in some of the new Regts. now being formed. No man in the state has manifested more zeal in our Country's cause than Capt. E. and you have not in the state a warmer friend. Very truly Yours Obt servt L.H. Waters <hr /> D.G. Tuncliffe and Col Louis H. Waters Macomb. July 31. 62. Recommending Capt Ervin for appointment of Major in one of the new Regiments. very urgent on part of Tuncliffe. [Ansd?] Aug 13 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 7, Folder 01 (July 29-31, 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 L. H. Waters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501676 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. Macomb Ills July 31st Dear Governor, I heartily concur with D.G. Tunnicliff Esqr. in his recommendation of Capt Ervin for the position of Major in some of the new Regts. now being formed. No man in the state has manifested more zeal in our Country's cause than Capt. E. and you have not in the state a warmer friend. Very truly Yours Obt servt L.H. Waters <hr /> D.G. Tuncliffe and Col Louis H. Waters Macomb. July 31. 62. Recommending Capt Ervin for appointment of Major in one of the new Regiments. very urgent on part of Tuncliffe. [Ansd?] Aug 13 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/96e5e13286718f48a2845785c3403a1d.pdf a9de8c6c9a3377cb07011eda94952dc9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 2nd Brig. 1st Div. [4th?] A.C. Near Nashville May 23rd Dear Gov. I was informed yester- day that I have been recommen- ded by my Division Corps and Army Commanders for Brig. Gen. and have just been fur- nished with the enclosed from Gen. Kimball. Had I been consulted I should have sug- gested that the letter be sent you instead of Gov. O for the reason that I have just or rather recently learned that Gov. O. does not rate me among his particular po- litical friends for what reason I do not know. I have never sought the promotion suggested nor allowed the circulution <hr /> of a recommendation among my fellow officers. I have been content to know that my services have been appreciated by the Gallant Gentlemen who have commanded our Division Corps and Dept. I confess it would be gratifying to receive the promotion to a full Brig. Gen. and now that I have been recommended officially. I do not hesitate to write you in this subject Two officers in this Div, both my juniors, living in Washburn's Dist. have been promoted. They were for Washburn for senator and I presume he felt it his duty to help his friends. They are both gallant officers. I send you the Original of the letter sent to Gov. O. <hr /> in the hand writing of Maj. Gen. Kimball. If an opportunity should occur to advance my interests in the manner suggested by Gen. K. I am sure you will do it. Very truly Your friend S. H. Waters Col. 84th Ills. <hr /> Col. S. H. Waters Wrote him that I would write Stanton & Grant Wrote Stanton & Oglesby June 19, 1865 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 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 L. H. Waters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511952 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. 2nd Brig. 1st Div. [4th?] A.C. Near Nashville May 23rd Dear Gov. I was informed yester- day that I have been recommen- ded by my Division Corps and Army Commanders for Brig. Gen. and have just been fur- nished with the enclosed from Gen. Kimball. Had I been consulted I should have sug- gested that the letter be sent you instead of Gov. O for the reason that I have just or rather recently learned that Gov. O. does not rate me among his particular po- litical friends for what reason I do not know. I have never sought the promotion suggested nor allowed the circulution <hr /> of a recommendation among my fellow officers. I have been content to know that my services have been appreciated by the Gallant Gentlemen who have commanded our Division Corps and Dept. I confess it would be gratifying to receive the promotion to a full Brig. Gen. and now that I have been recommended officially. I do not hesitate to write you in this subject Two officers in this Div, both my juniors, living in Washburn's Dist. have been promoted. They were for Washburn for senator and I presume he felt it his duty to help his friends. They are both gallant officers. I send you the Original of the letter sent to Gov. O. <hr /> in the hand writing of Maj. Gen. Kimball. If an opportunity should occur to advance my interests in the manner suggested by Gen. K. I am sure you will do it. Very truly Your friend S. H. Waters Col. 84th Ills. <hr /> Col. S. H. Waters Wrote him that I would write Stanton & Grant Wrote Stanton & Oglesby June 19, 1865 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/94a72ef300e30c97371627843f9b3fda.pdf b286c614d1d76de5e97bf24e17ecd854 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 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 L. H. Waters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511964 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. 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/e40d2e53570549a5faefeedfbd11be45.pdf d294565ee8792de6f168b7008f2e0a2c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Macomb Ill. June 28th Dear Governor. Your letter to Secy Stanton was shown me by Mr. Lehandler. I am much obliged to you as I have been again and again since the war began for your kind help to me. I presume from the statement in the Tribune that I have been Breveted, which is but a compliment at best but in my case coming too late as I am a citizen and not entitled to it. I shall move to Huntsville Ala. early next month to follow my profession. It is an experiment, but as I have to begin somewhere I know of no place where I think I can do so well. If it should ever happen that I can be of any Service to you I know of no event that would afford me more pleasure than the occurrence of such an opportunity. Sincerely Your friend S. H. Waters 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 07 (June 1-30, 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 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 L. H. Waters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514016 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. Macomb Ill. June 28th Dear Governor. Your letter to Secy Stanton was shown me by Mr. Lehandler. I am much obliged to you as I have been again and again since the war began for your kind help to me. I presume from the statement in the Tribune that I have been Breveted, which is but a compliment at best but in my case coming too late as I am a citizen and not entitled to it. I shall move to Huntsville Ala. early next month to follow my profession. It is an experiment, but as I have to begin somewhere I know of no place where I think I can do so well. If it should ever happen that I can be of any Service to you I know of no event that would afford me more pleasure than the occurrence of such an opportunity. Sincerely Your friend S. H. Waters 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/55799a5d4323cc442378dc6df6ab6218.pdf 7bf6c3b05375aa3e2dac9972ee2129a0 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 16, Folder 02 (May 11-20, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource L. H. Whipple to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-05-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507616 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/3b1ad16db41ab5d0ad0c93a91a2b2330.pdf 9593c2eebe1cca220530284d268f56d3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy Feby 14 1863 Gov Rich Yates Dr Sir There is in Hos. No 3 in this City a Soldier named George Buryman belonging to Co. K. 59 Regt Indiana Vol. who called upon me to day for assistance in reference to procuring his discharge He represents to me that he has been in Hospital 8 months 4 months of that time here. that he suffered first from Camp diarrhea continuing at long time and ending in Dysentery He also has a crippled foot which gives him a good deal of trouble He says he has tried in vain to procure an examination from the Surgeon in Charge to see whether or not his discharge was necessary <hr /> the surgeon always refusing He represents that he is getting no better but rather growing weaker and would like to have something done in reference to his case and if legally entitled to do it receive his discharge that he may go home to his family By his request I have written this statement and he deserves to know. if you can do anything by which justice may be done equally to himself and the government whose servant he is Please answer as soon as convenient. Respy Yr Obt Svt L. H. Wilcox <hr /> ans March 6th 1863 L. H. Wilcox Quincy Feb 14th/63 In hospital No 13 in Quincy is a soldier named George Buryman who is not fit for duty and wishes a discharge. 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 01 (February 14-18, 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 L. H. Wilcox to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503621 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. Quincy Feby 14 1863 Gov Rich Yates Dr Sir There is in Hos. No 3 in this City a Soldier named George Buryman belonging to Co. K. 59 Regt Indiana Vol. who called upon me to day for assistance in reference to procuring his discharge He represents to me that he has been in Hospital 8 months 4 months of that time here. that he suffered first from Camp diarrhea continuing at long time and ending in Dysentery He also has a crippled foot which gives him a good deal of trouble He says he has tried in vain to procure an examination from the Surgeon in Charge to see whether or not his discharge was necessary <hr /> the surgeon always refusing He represents that he is getting no better but rather growing weaker and would like to have something done in reference to his case and if legally entitled to do it receive his discharge that he may go home to his family By his request I have written this statement and he deserves to know. if you can do anything by which justice may be done equally to himself and the government whose servant he is Please answer as soon as convenient. Respy Yr Obt Svt L. H. Wilcox <hr /> ans March 6th 1863 L. H. Wilcox Quincy Feb 14th/63 In hospital No 13 in Quincy is a soldier named George Buryman who is not fit for duty and wishes a discharge. 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/924e56f1b3ee25a92d291eed02750b8e.pdf 23ddf485fa897c1ef0a147ea0788f622 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 7, Folder 03 (August 3-5, 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 L. Hamlin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501774 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/f1dad9b9a14010cfba9c6df4e37c5e81.pdf bca536fa215fdd1a59e66a21ed968bb4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 6, Folder 04 (July 1-9, 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 L. Harlan to Moses Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502783 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/aa56523968ff81378e6e659895b78239.pdf 9983cbd1b253e528dbc7441511e85c15 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Winchester Ill July 15 1862 Gov Yates You will excuse me for intruding upon you at this crisis and claiming your assistance in procuring for me the apointment of assessor for this County, under the late revinue law, your influence in this thing will no doubt secure to me that position, which will place me under lasting obligations for your kindness in my behalf Respectfully yours L. Harlan <hr /> Levi Harlan Winchester July 16 Harlan U. S. Assessor &c answered Write to him that Mr Lincoln has already decided upon the appointee. It would afford pleasure to serve &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 6, Folder 06 (July 15-17, 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 L. Harlan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502834 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. Winchester Ill July 15 1862 Gov Yates You will excuse me for intruding upon you at this crisis and claiming your assistance in procuring for me the apointment of assessor for this County, under the late revinue law, your influence in this thing will no doubt secure to me that position, which will place me under lasting obligations for your kindness in my behalf Respectfully yours L. Harlan <hr /> Levi Harlan Winchester July 16 Harlan U. S. Assessor &c answered Write to him that Mr Lincoln has already decided upon the appointee. It would afford pleasure to serve &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/58bb2193b2bd5919061ab37aab2551f3.pdf abb04c0d2b67a93c124d041d26fcbc9c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. L.J. CIST, Ass't. Cashier. JOHN HOW, President. Savings Association. St. Louis, Mo., May 20 1865 Mr. [illegible] Yates Jacksonville, Mo Dear Sir Some 3 or 4 years since, in answer to a request of that [illegible], you were good enough to say that if you were at your home in Jacksonville, you could [illegible] me with a letter of your [illegible], Mr. Bi[illegible] for my "Autograph Collection". [Illegible] you pardon me for this [illegible] you of the circumstance, for saying that if [illegible] [illegible] for you to do so, the favor would be thankfully [illegible][illegible, by [illegible] 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 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 L. J. Cist to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511945 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. L.J. CIST, Ass't. Cashier. JOHN HOW, President. Savings Association. St. Louis, Mo., May 20 1865 Mr. [illegible] Yates Jacksonville, Mo Dear Sir Some 3 or 4 years since, in answer to a request of that [illegible], you were good enough to say that if you were at your home in Jacksonville, you could [illegible] me with a letter of your [illegible], Mr. Bi[illegible] for my "Autograph Collection". [Illegible] you pardon me for this [illegible] you of the circumstance, for saying that if [illegible] [illegible] for you to do so, the favor would be thankfully [illegible][illegible, by [illegible] 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/ce08ab87d5283a835e9ea1da3476dfcb.pdf 214f01fe11f55ac1c72467698e847651 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Louisville Sept 14th 1862. Sir. Enclosed please find Certificate of Qualifications as Assisstant Surgeon in the Volunteer Service. Hoping that you will assign me to some Regiment now requiring an Assisstant Surgeon. Very Respectfully Yours &c L.J Keeler 2d Lieut 19th Ills Vols. To His Excellency Richard Yates Springfield Ills. <hr /> Sept 7 L J. Keeler 2nd Lieut 19th Ill Vol Louisville Sept 14/62 Encloses certificates of qualification and desires commission as ass't Surg'n in Vol. Service Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 02 (September 13-15, 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 L. J. Keeler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506235 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. Louisville Sept 14th 1862. Sir. Enclosed please find Certificate of Qualifications as Assisstant Surgeon in the Volunteer Service. Hoping that you will assign me to some Regiment now requiring an Assisstant Surgeon. Very Respectfully Yours &c L.J Keeler 2d Lieut 19th Ills Vols. To His Excellency Richard Yates Springfield Ills. <hr /> Sept 7 L J. Keeler 2nd Lieut 19th Ill Vol Louisville Sept 14/62 Encloses certificates of qualification and desires commission as ass't Surg'n in Vol. Service 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/af7cdf07925773a6196ce1c8c55dbca4.pdf 5eadfed32d5a803c00b2a3e142e631c6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Xenia Clay Co Ill April 19, 1861 Gov. Yates - As your warm personal and political friend I urge upon your deliberate consideration the propriety of your using your influence to get our extra session to come up like men on the war question. It is the home of Lincoln and he must be sustained. The Legislature ought promptly to appropriate not less than one Million of money and tender the government one hundred thousand men. <hr />I cannot amplify for the Fairfield stage is now waiting. I go to Washington Territory as secretary. Your friend L. Jay S. Turney L. J. S. Turney Ansd L. Jay S. Turney ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource L. Jay S. Turney to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500118 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. Xenia Clay Co Ill April 19, 1861 Gov. Yates - As your warm personal and political friend I urge upon your deliberate consideration the propriety of your using your influence to get our extra session to come up like men on the war question. It is the home of Lincoln and he must be sustained. The Legislature ought promptly to appropriate not less than one Million of money and tender the government one hundred thousand men. <hr />I cannot amplify for the Fairfield stage is now waiting. I go to Washington Territory as secretary. Your friend L. Jay S. Turney L. J. S. Turney Ansd L. Jay S. Turney ansd Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b8aaafca26fda571f60b39e54a329c7b.pdf da1883ebffc2818badd1e72621ef9490 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Alton Ills July 22nd 1864 To His Excellency Gov Richard Yates Sir I have the honor to submit the following statement and to ask your official aid. Of the old 18th Ills Inftry only about one hundred and eighty men reenlisted or less than three fourths which deprived them of their regimental organization, They are now stationed at Little Rock Ark, Leaving about three weeks ago that these men had signified their intention to be assigned <hr /> if possible to the 29th Ills Inftry. I addressed a Communication to Genl Canby Comdg Division of the West asking to have that portion of the regiment ordered to report to me for assignment, That regiment as you well know was raised in the same portion of the Country as the 29th, are connected in many instances by ties of blood and besides there has always existed between the two Commands an intimacy and attachment I have seldom if ever seen. You Knowledge of the matter accompanied by a request that the consolidation might be <hr /> effective would probably very materially aid me in my wishes, Let me therefore respectfully request you to address Maj. Genl Canby and if you can consistently ask him to order the Consolidation of the remaining portion of the 18th Ills Infty into the 29th Ills Infty vet vols, I am confident that such an arrangement will not only enhance the interests of the service but will meet the cordial approval of all command I have the honor to be Sir with great respect Your obt Servt L Kent Col 29th Ills Infy Vet Vols <hr /> Kent L Col 29th. Alton July 22 1864, Has learned that the old 18th wishes to be consolidated with 29th, has written to General Canby. Wishes the Governor to aid him if possible - Col L. If the consolidation were made would not the 18th be entitled to Her Colonel? & Kent would not like this? See me about this Answered Aug 10. 64 Loomis ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 17, Folder 01 (July 21-25, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 L. Kent to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-07-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508904 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. Alton Ills July 22nd 1864 To His Excellency Gov Richard Yates Sir I have the honor to submit the following statement and to ask your official aid. Of the old 18th Ills Inftry only about one hundred and eighty men reenlisted or less than three fourths which deprived them of their regimental organization, They are now stationed at Little Rock Ark, Leaving about three weeks ago that these men had signified their intention to be assigned <hr /> if possible to the 29th Ills Inftry. I addressed a Communication to Genl Canby Comdg Division of the West asking to have that portion of the regiment ordered to report to me for assignment, That regiment as you well know was raised in the same portion of the Country as the 29th, are connected in many instances by ties of blood and besides there has always existed between the two Commands an intimacy and attachment I have seldom if ever seen. You Knowledge of the matter accompanied by a request that the consolidation might be <hr /> effective would probably very materially aid me in my wishes, Let me therefore respectfully request you to address Maj. Genl Canby and if you can consistently ask him to order the Consolidation of the remaining portion of the 18th Ills Infty into the 29th Ills Infty vet vols, I am confident that such an arrangement will not only enhance the interests of the service but will meet the cordial approval of all command I have the honor to be Sir with great respect Your obt Servt L Kent Col 29th Ills Infy Vet Vols <hr /> Kent L Col 29th. Alton July 22 1864, Has learned that the old 18th wishes to be consolidated with 29th, has written to General Canby. Wishes the Governor to aid him if possible - Col L. If the consolidation were made would not the 18th be entitled to Her Colonel? & Kent would not like this? See me about this Answered Aug 10. 64 Loomis ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/864f3acfffed6c7162728aad4a0bff86.pdf a3a0386d02899592ef516b751b0c8d18 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Ills Aug 11. 1862. To His Ex Gov. Yates. Gov. State of Illinois Sir, Knowing that you take a lively interest in the welfare of our Illinois volunteers, I have a few facts to bring to your notice contained in a Letter now before me written by a non commissioned officer: Comp E 8th Reg. Ills Vols. - The writer is a young man extremely known in this City and known to be a man of truth. The Letter is date "Brownsville Tenn. Aug 5, 1862. He says, "I hardly know if it would do for me to recount the trying marches we have gone through from Sunday 27 ult. to the 3rd Inst. we have been on the Road. I am among those who have kept up. We have been treated Scandalously by our Commander M K Lawler commanding Brigade 8th, 18th 29th and 31st Ill Vols and about 800 Cavalry. He is the most unfit and unpopular Commander that ever had command in the West, and is disliked as much by the highest officers as by the lowest, in the Ranks His administration of affairs is highly injurious to the union cause We have been Scouring the Country all round, after those infernal Rebels and Bridge Burners and without Success. Our cavalry came on them twice but they got away they are commanded by a man named Jackson from the Town of Jackson, Tenn They have done a great deal of Cotton burning We could see their tracks; but every Subordinate officer knows it is the height of Insanity to march an Army of Infantry after such gangs of Robbers. it is killing our men - thinning our ranks. Hot weather and dusty Roads, numbers of men drop from the Ranks and are left along the Roads, exhausted and exposed to the enemy <hr /> "Several have been Sunstruck. We will all be old men before our prime, crippled from fatigue and useless exposure - of course we could carry nothing in our long marches at night heavy dews, our clothes wringing wet with perspiration when allowed to stop to rest, we lay on the ground in heavy dews, no blankets nothing whatever but our old clothes on. We have strong cause of Complaint on account of the Orders issued. We were ordered to march with 2 days rations and we did march and have been kept marching 8 days in succession with that or nothing after the 2 days was out. we have had no bread for 6 days. The whole Brigade are dissatisfied and pronounce that the Commander ought to be Court Marshalled He wants to get a name for expeditions at the expense of the lives of his men. and the damage of the Union Cause we have marched over 100 miles in the time above mentioned and the hardest and most disheartening marches the 8th ever had, we marched the whole of 2 nights and accomplished nothing We Commenced at Sundown one night and marched without rest. till Sundown next day all to no purpose. many dropped out of the ranks. We had only one hours notice of this long march. we marched from Jackson to Denmark but the Guerillas outmarched us. or as I might truly say stopped at their houses on the way and laughed at us as we passed. this I firmly believe is a fact. we picked up hidden guns in corn fields and orchards and often we found the same number of men at the nearest house agreeing with the number of guns. We obtained much information from intelligent Negroes, how the Rebels fool us. <hr /> Our Commander is pronounced by all to be unfit for this Command creating dissatisfaction in the Army and a dislike to the service It is most culpable carelessnessness, disgraceful, and dangerous in the last degree to have such a man in Command jeopardizing the Union cause most Seriously We next marched to Brownsville we had to leave our new uniforms behind in Jackson our present stopping place is 2 miles west of the Town of Brownsville Were it not for the cause we all have at heart and for which we are fighting, our officer would all resign en masse, rather than Serve any longer under such a despisable Commander. Every order we hear coming from him the whole Camp set up a Shouting and Yelling all Kinds of ridicule, their hatred is unmistakeable The whole Brigade would rejoice if Some Regiment were added to our Brigade whose Colonels would outrank "Lawler" Dear Governor, can you not be instrumental in relieving the above named Brigade of the nuisance, and of their Cause of Complaint. Can you not learn from the Regimental officers the truth, and whether or not the men have just Cause of Complaint. I doubt not the whole Brigade would tender you a vote of unfeigned thanks. Your obt. Servant L. Keyon. Notary Public Peoria Ills Box 231 <hr /> Concerning Col. M. K. Lawler, 18th Infantry. L. Keyon, Notary Public, Box 231, Peoria, forwards an extract of a letter from the 8th Ills. complaining bitterly of Lawler; that the men in his brigade are being uselessly marched & countermarched after guerrillas & that their sufferings are very great. One occasion they were for 6 days without bread. 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Keyon to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501951 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Ills Aug 11. 1862. To His Ex Gov. Yates. Gov. State of Illinois Sir, Knowing that you take a lively interest in the welfare of our Illinois volunteers, I have a few facts to bring to your notice contained in a Letter now before me written by a non commissioned officer: Comp E 8th Reg. Ills Vols. - The writer is a young man extremely known in this City and known to be a man of truth. The Letter is date "Brownsville Tenn. Aug 5, 1862. He says, "I hardly know if it would do for me to recount the trying marches we have gone through from Sunday 27 ult. to the 3rd Inst. we have been on the Road. I am among those who have kept up. We have been treated Scandalously by our Commander M K Lawler commanding Brigade 8th, 18th 29th and 31st Ill Vols and about 800 Cavalry. He is the most unfit and unpopular Commander that ever had command in the West, and is disliked as much by the highest officers as by the lowest, in the Ranks His administration of affairs is highly injurious to the union cause We have been Scouring the Country all round, after those infernal Rebels and Bridge Burners and without Success. Our cavalry came on them twice but they got away they are commanded by a man named Jackson from the Town of Jackson, Tenn They have done a great deal of Cotton burning We could see their tracks; but every Subordinate officer knows it is the height of Insanity to march an Army of Infantry after such gangs of Robbers. it is killing our men - thinning our ranks. Hot weather and dusty Roads, numbers of men drop from the Ranks and are left along the Roads, exhausted and exposed to the enemy <hr /> "Several have been Sunstruck. We will all be old men before our prime, crippled from fatigue and useless exposure - of course we could carry nothing in our long marches at night heavy dews, our clothes wringing wet with perspiration when allowed to stop to rest, we lay on the ground in heavy dews, no blankets nothing whatever but our old clothes on. We have strong cause of Complaint on account of the Orders issued. We were ordered to march with 2 days rations and we did march and have been kept marching 8 days in succession with that or nothing after the 2 days was out. we have had no bread for 6 days. The whole Brigade are dissatisfied and pronounce that the Commander ought to be Court Marshalled He wants to get a name for expeditions at the expense of the lives of his men. and the damage of the Union Cause we have marched over 100 miles in the time above mentioned and the hardest and most disheartening marches the 8th ever had, we marched the whole of 2 nights and accomplished nothing We Commenced at Sundown one night and marched without rest. till Sundown next day all to no purpose. many dropped out of the ranks. We had only one hours notice of this long march. we marched from Jackson to Denmark but the Guerillas outmarched us. or as I might truly say stopped at their houses on the way and laughed at us as we passed. this I firmly believe is a fact. we picked up hidden guns in corn fields and orchards and often we found the same number of men at the nearest house agreeing with the number of guns. We obtained much information from intelligent Negroes, how the Rebels fool us. <hr /> Our Commander is pronounced by all to be unfit for this Command creating dissatisfaction in the Army and a dislike to the service It is most culpable carelessnessness, disgraceful, and dangerous in the last degree to have such a man in Command jeopardizing the Union cause most Seriously We next marched to Brownsville we had to leave our new uniforms behind in Jackson our present stopping place is 2 miles west of the Town of Brownsville Were it not for the cause we all have at heart and for which we are fighting, our officer would all resign en masse, rather than Serve any longer under such a despisable Commander. Every order we hear coming from him the whole Camp set up a Shouting and Yelling all Kinds of ridicule, their hatred is unmistakeable The whole Brigade would rejoice if Some Regiment were added to our Brigade whose Colonels would outrank "Lawler" Dear Governor, can you not be instrumental in relieving the above named Brigade of the nuisance, and of their Cause of Complaint. Can you not learn from the Regimental officers the truth, and whether or not the men have just Cause of Complaint. I doubt not the whole Brigade would tender you a vote of unfeigned thanks. Your obt. Servant L. Keyon. Notary Public Peoria Ills Box 231 <hr /> Concerning Col. M. K. Lawler, 18th Infantry. L. Keyon, Notary Public, Box 231, Peoria, forwards an extract of a letter from the 8th Ills. complaining bitterly of Lawler; that the men in his brigade are being uselessly marched & countermarched after guerrillas & that their sufferings are very great. One occasion they were for 6 days without bread. 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