429 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/339a11f1f035c648950d1caf61c45843.pdf feb5e2767a0582de1ce381bbe06ec824 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aprile the first 1863 Gov Yates I take this opertunity to drop a fiew lines to inform you about a case that I intended to inform you of three months ago but I did not perhaps you have bin informed of it before this time but if you did not I hope you will take it in to consideration John Ryan a Sargent of Co B 8th Illinois Cavadlry was comited to prison for throwing a man overboard at union dock Baltimore Md I think he did not have Justice done [Jen?] [name?] gave him up to the authoritys of Md and he was sent for 1o years the way it hapened they was puting a lot of sesesh prisners abord of boats to send north their was a large croud of soldiers and civiliens on the dock at the time and a man in the croud commensed to cheere for the rebs & old Jef at that time their was more then fifty cryed out duck him then Sagt Ryan and several others took hold of him and shoved him overboard I was an eye witniss but I think he done his duty if <hr /> he threw him overboard for he had taken the oath to kill rebs but I can not say that he had more to do with drounding the man then others that had hold of him it was close general Hospital Wests building I was in the hospital at the time standing at an open window in the 3rd story of the building where I could se the hole of it you can get all the partickulars by writing to dr C. W. Caden H.S.S.T. In Charge Ryen should have bin trye a Court martial I was a Soldier at the time I was a private of Co G 17th regt Ind V. I got my discharge since that time at that hospital I believe I have wrote all that is nesessary for this time if wish to write to write me about it Direct to Daniel D. Kulp Wakarusa Elkhart Co Ind Yours respectfully Daniel D. Kulp Gove Yates <hr /> Danl D Kulp April 7th 1863 Calls the Governors attention to the case of Sergt John Ryan of Co G 8th Cav - who threw a man overboard at Baltimore Md, was handed over to the civil authorities and does not think he had justice done him. file Recd Ex O April 8th 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daniel D. Kulp to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508388 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. Aprile the first 1863 Gov Yates I take this opertunity to drop a fiew lines to inform you about a case that I intended to inform you of three months ago but I did not perhaps you have bin informed of it before this time but if you did not I hope you will take it in to consideration John Ryan a Sargent of Co B 8th Illinois Cavadlry was comited to prison for throwing a man overboard at union dock Baltimore Md I think he did not have Justice done [Jen?] [name?] gave him up to the authoritys of Md and he was sent for 1o years the way it hapened they was puting a lot of sesesh prisners abord of boats to send north their was a large croud of soldiers and civiliens on the dock at the time and a man in the croud commensed to cheere for the rebs & old Jef at that time their was more then fifty cryed out duck him then Sagt Ryan and several others took hold of him and shoved him overboard I was an eye witniss but I think he done his duty if <hr /> he threw him overboard for he had taken the oath to kill rebs but I can not say that he had more to do with drounding the man then others that had hold of him it was close general Hospital Wests building I was in the hospital at the time standing at an open window in the 3rd story of the building where I could se the hole of it you can get all the partickulars by writing to dr C. W. Caden H.S.S.T. In Charge Ryen should have bin trye a Court martial I was a Soldier at the time I was a private of Co G 17th regt Ind V. I got my discharge since that time at that hospital I believe I have wrote all that is nesessary for this time if wish to write to write me about it Direct to Daniel D. Kulp Wakarusa Elkhart Co Ind Yours respectfully Daniel D. Kulp Gove Yates <hr /> Danl D Kulp April 7th 1863 Calls the Governors attention to the case of Sergt John Ryan of Co G 8th Cav - who threw a man overboard at Baltimore Md, was handed over to the civil authorities and does not think he had justice done him. file Recd Ex O April 8th 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/61f06f60872f27cae1b6e617a6b255e2.pdf 9c0bcf510261dfdca96c0675d3590672 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Carbondale Ills. April 1, 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir If it is not too late I would like to prefer a request for the appointment of Provost Marshall of this district. I suppose there are many applicants, but think that I have some claims as I have uniformly sustained the administration and the war for the suppression of the rebellion. I enlisted in the army - 18th Regt. Ills. Vols - in May 1861 - Retired from it in Dec. last from disability caused by a wound received in battle of Shiloh and a sprain incurred on a march. In loyalty to the Government I yield to no one, and believe that I could perform the duties of the office. I can refer you to Marshall Phillips, with whom I have been some years acquainted. Yours very Respectfully R. R. Rush formerly 1st Lieut. Co. K. 18th Reg. I V <hr /> R. R. Brush Carbondale Ills Apl 1st 1863 Wants to be appointed Provost Marshal Concur apptd by Genl Government Recd Ex O April 7 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 R.R. Rush to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508389 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. Carbondale Ills. April 1, 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir If it is not too late I would like to prefer a request for the appointment of Provost Marshall of this district. I suppose there are many applicants, but think that I have some claims as I have uniformly sustained the administration and the war for the suppression of the rebellion. I enlisted in the army - 18th Regt. Ills. Vols - in May 1861 - Retired from it in Dec. last from disability caused by a wound received in battle of Shiloh and a sprain incurred on a march. In loyalty to the Government I yield to no one, and believe that I could perform the duties of the office. I can refer you to Marshall Phillips, with whom I have been some years acquainted. Yours very Respectfully R. R. Rush formerly 1st Lieut. Co. K. 18th Reg. I V <hr /> R. R. Brush Carbondale Ills Apl 1st 1863 Wants to be appointed Provost Marshal Concur apptd by Genl Government Recd Ex O April 7 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/457470d47e1ac4e18c7a4b2aad99849d.pdf b39cee2d68da15a3d0761e3475064bc3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. General Hospital Mound City Illinois, April 1st 1863 Gov. Yates Dear Sir I take this opportunity of writing you a few lines relating to my case and situation here I came here sick on the 25th of Nov/62 and have been convalescent ever since the 15th of jun/63. and I am no better than when I first became convalescent. I wish to find out why they keep a man here so long without discharging him when he is not fit for the service of the field if I am not fit for the Army I wish to be at home for my <hr /> family are in need of what little help I can afford them. By hoping that you care for the gallant Soldier and look after his welfare. I remain your Humble Servant Cyrus Cross Co. H. 101st Ills Vol US General Hospital Mound City Ills NB The Convalescents have to guard the Hospital here <hr /> Ans April 10 1863. Cyrus Cross. Genl Hospital Mound City April 1st 1863. Has been in Hospital sick since 23rd of november wishes a discharge - will never be fit for service. Recd Ex O April 8 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cyrus Cross to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508390 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. U.S. General Hospital Mound City Illinois, April 1st 1863 Gov. Yates Dear Sir I take this opportunity of writing you a few lines relating to my case and situation here I came here sick on the 25th of Nov/62 and have been convalescent ever since the 15th of jun/63. and I am no better than when I first became convalescent. I wish to find out why they keep a man here so long without discharging him when he is not fit for the service of the field if I am not fit for the Army I wish to be at home for my <hr /> family are in need of what little help I can afford them. By hoping that you care for the gallant Soldier and look after his welfare. I remain your Humble Servant Cyrus Cross Co. H. 101st Ills Vol US General Hospital Mound City Ills NB The Convalescents have to guard the Hospital here <hr /> Ans April 10 1863. Cyrus Cross. Genl Hospital Mound City April 1st 1863. Has been in Hospital sick since 23rd of november wishes a discharge - will never be fit for service. Recd Ex O April 8 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5a6f79593e84449368d474a4fd1c27a8.pdf 5e9b8497b2136b756500bff7c1e39237 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with Thomas J. Taylor and William R. Boyd letter 3/8/63 Head Qurs 126th Regt Ill Inftry. Jackson Tenn April 1st 1863 To His Exellency Richd Yates Gov of Illinois I forward the enclosed letter from an unhung traitor in my own county, as a fair sample of those frequently received from citizens of old Montgomery. It needs no comment. I have thought of sending it, or some one of kindred doctrine to some Northern Paper for publication, but am ashamed to give them publicity, emanating as they have from a County that has sent over a Regt of true Solders into the feild. Again it will be giving "comfort to the rebels" to publish such sentiments from their northern allies. As executive of the State I think you should know the feeling in all sections; hence I send it. Other letters state that bands are being organised and drilled in Montgomery Co. with the avowed purpose of resisting the military authorities. For the sake of the cause in which our nation is engaged; for the protection of the dear ones, we - the solders - have left behind us; and in order that the glorious reputation which has been achieved for our State since your Election as Gov, may continue to be unsullied, I beg of you hurl the home traitors into _______ submission. over <hr /> A word on military business. When the commissions were sent to this Regt - the 126th a 2nd Lts Com. came to Lt Joseph W Newberry, and none for 2nd Lt Edwin T Sammons, both of Co "D" Lt Sammons was mustered into the service Sept 4th as 2nd Lt Co "D" & Lt Newberry as 1st Lt. The Col requests me to ask you that their Commissions be sent them. Your humble servant has tendered him the Colonelcy of a Cavalry Regt. in the Mounted brigade, which Brig Gen'l Belvato has lately been authorised by the War Dept - to raise. Independent - It may not succeed although the prospect is now very favorable - my friends have about convinced me that I ought to command a Regt - At least I have concluded, that if I can serve my country as successfully in that capacity, that the Rank and pay will not "set me back any." If I fail in this & you have a place to put me, I will be under everlasting obligations. The sentiment in the army here is all right. The unanimous cry of the solders is "lead us forward." Give us "somthing to do" Hoping for the speedy overthrow of this hellish rebellion & the reunion of all the States - Except South Carolina - I remain Your Most Obt Sert D.W. Munn Adj't 126th Ill Vs <hr /> D W Murrin Adjt 126th Regt Ill Vol Jackson Tenn April 1st 1863. Encloses a secesh letter from a traitor in his own county old Montgomery - Wishes commission sent for Co D his regt - Says he has been tendered the Coloncy of the regt ordered to be raised in that section of the country should he fail hopes the Governor will do something for him. file Recd Ex O April 8 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D.W. Munn to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508391 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. with Thomas J. Taylor and William R. Boyd letter 3/8/63 Head Qurs 126th Regt Ill Inftry. Jackson Tenn April 1st 1863 To His Exellency Richd Yates Gov of Illinois I forward the enclosed letter from an unhung traitor in my own county, as a fair sample of those frequently received from citizens of old Montgomery. It needs no comment. I have thought of sending it, or some one of kindred doctrine to some Northern Paper for publication, but am ashamed to give them publicity, emanating as they have from a County that has sent over a Regt of true Solders into the feild. Again it will be giving "comfort to the rebels" to publish such sentiments from their northern allies. As executive of the State I think you should know the feeling in all sections; hence I send it. Other letters state that bands are being organised and drilled in Montgomery Co. with the avowed purpose of resisting the military authorities. For the sake of the cause in which our nation is engaged; for the protection of the dear ones, we - the solders - have left behind us; and in order that the glorious reputation which has been achieved for our State since your Election as Gov, may continue to be unsullied, I beg of you hurl the home traitors into _______ submission. over <hr /> A word on military business. When the commissions were sent to this Regt - the 126th a 2nd Lts Com. came to Lt Joseph W Newberry, and none for 2nd Lt Edwin T Sammons, both of Co "D" Lt Sammons was mustered into the service Sept 4th as 2nd Lt Co "D" & Lt Newberry as 1st Lt. The Col requests me to ask you that their Commissions be sent them. Your humble servant has tendered him the Colonelcy of a Cavalry Regt. in the Mounted brigade, which Brig Gen'l Belvato has lately been authorised by the War Dept - to raise. Independent - It may not succeed although the prospect is now very favorable - my friends have about convinced me that I ought to command a Regt - At least I have concluded, that if I can serve my country as successfully in that capacity, that the Rank and pay will not "set me back any." If I fail in this & you have a place to put me, I will be under everlasting obligations. The sentiment in the army here is all right. The unanimous cry of the solders is "lead us forward." Give us "somthing to do" Hoping for the speedy overthrow of this hellish rebellion & the reunion of all the States - Except South Carolina - I remain Your Most Obt Sert D.W. Munn Adj't 126th Ill Vs <hr /> D W Murrin Adjt 126th Regt Ill Vol Jackson Tenn April 1st 1863. Encloses a secesh letter from a traitor in his own county old Montgomery - Wishes commission sent for Co D his regt - Says he has been tendered the Coloncy of the regt ordered to be raised in that section of the country should he fail hopes the Governor will do something for him. file Recd Ex O April 8 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/826f8bae884e198e63143cc48fc20041.pdf 52fe14b670fae4952a815eec3aaa74d1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. Army General Hospitle Baltimore Md. April 2nd/63 -Gov Yates Sir I take the liberty to write you a few lines concerning myself, my health has been very poor for the last twelve month, I was sent to the Hospitle last September. I was on the sick list about three months before I left the regiment, and my lungs being affected I dont get any better and yet it seems Impossible to get either a furlough or a discharge I have been in the service nineteen months I enlisted in the 8th Ill. Cav at Woodstock McHenry Co, there seems to be a great deal of partiality shown here between the new troops and old troops the [Qrs?] will discharge a nine months man where they wont look at an old soldier and there being but few western troops here I think myself slighted, and Sir <hr /> If you can do anything for me I should esteem it as a great favour. From your most obedient Servt John New <hr /> And Apl 22 John New Genl Hospital Baltimore Md April 2 1863 Is an old soldier & has been in the service a long time is now very sick and wishes a discharge. No authority in [illegible] Recd Ex O April 14 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John New to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508392 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. U.S. Army General Hospitle Baltimore Md. April 2nd/63 -Gov Yates Sir I take the liberty to write you a few lines concerning myself, my health has been very poor for the last twelve month, I was sent to the Hospitle last September. I was on the sick list about three months before I left the regiment, and my lungs being affected I dont get any better and yet it seems Impossible to get either a furlough or a discharge I have been in the service nineteen months I enlisted in the 8th Ill. Cav at Woodstock McHenry Co, there seems to be a great deal of partiality shown here between the new troops and old troops the [Qrs?] will discharge a nine months man where they wont look at an old soldier and there being but few western troops here I think myself slighted, and Sir <hr /> If you can do anything for me I should esteem it as a great favour. From your most obedient Servt John New <hr /> And Apl 22 John New Genl Hospital Baltimore Md April 2 1863 Is an old soldier & has been in the service a long time is now very sick and wishes a discharge. No authority in [illegible] Recd Ex O April 14 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ae6d4006b0b3264a7146a9657cdd9d66.pdf 9284c4cf3c5d6e045bf41cbc12533a9d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilm. [William] G. Wheaton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508393 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/afb4eadfbf153b29385c55a5b8b1c9f0.pdf 291c740253a5e3effa21ea17d8bd36cf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. April 2d 1863. His excellency Gov Richard Yates. Dr Josiah H. Skilling enlisted as a private in Stewarts Cavalry nearly two years since - has acted as such honorably ever since. He is a fine surgeon, most respectably connected, of unblemished reputation, as a loyal man & physician. Under the reorganization of this Bat. to a Regt. there is an opportunity for it, & I most respectfully recommend (& urge as a matter of justice) his appointment as assist Surgeon of said Regt. (now the 15th Cav.) He has already passed the Med. Board of Mo. which, I suggest, as the regt. is in the field, sufficiently answers the law on that subject; if not, he can be ordered to report to our state Board. Your obt Sevt. John Moses. <hr /> 15th Cav'y John Moses Recommends appt of Dr. J. H. Skilling as Assist. Surgeon. 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 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Moses to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508394 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. April 2d 1863. His excellency Gov Richard Yates. Dr Josiah H. Skilling enlisted as a private in Stewarts Cavalry nearly two years since - has acted as such honorably ever since. He is a fine surgeon, most respectably connected, of unblemished reputation, as a loyal man & physician. Under the reorganization of this Bat. to a Regt. there is an opportunity for it, & I most respectfully recommend (& urge as a matter of justice) his appointment as assist Surgeon of said Regt. (now the 15th Cav.) He has already passed the Med. Board of Mo. which, I suggest, as the regt. is in the field, sufficiently answers the law on that subject; if not, he can be ordered to report to our state Board. Your obt Sevt. John Moses. <hr /> 15th Cav'y John Moses Recommends appt of Dr. J. H. Skilling as Assist. Surgeon. 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/ae303b88ef187eabe99318813f31b173.pdf 7dd25763b7775b3aa16a819a2783eb23 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Geo. [George] H. Gibbs to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508395 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/56619551efad9d3a5189a7b03f8e3168.pdf 3f0fcd2d6625cb0d14fb6429f16bc37a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Confidential If all right Paymster's Office, 63 Bleecler Street. New=York, April 2nd 1863. His Excy Governor Yates Governor, I Enclose copy of a paper, presented here, which was partly printed & partly written - as there was no seal to it.- Circumstances induce me to ask you if it is a legitimate paper. Your answer, at your earliest Convenience will Oblige Most Respectfully Your Obedt Servt R M Lee Paymaster, U.S. Army. <hr /> R. M. Lee PayMaster U.S.A New York Apl 2nd Asks if Wm Tellinghast of Chicago is appointed Commissioner for release of "Marine Artillery." Don't know - for Gov. recd ExO April 7 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 R.M. Lee to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508396 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. Confidential If all right Paymster's Office, 63 Bleecler Street. New=York, April 2nd 1863. His Excy Governor Yates Governor, I Enclose copy of a paper, presented here, which was partly printed & partly written - as there was no seal to it.- Circumstances induce me to ask you if it is a legitimate paper. Your answer, at your earliest Convenience will Oblige Most Respectfully Your Obedt Servt R M Lee Paymaster, U.S. Army. <hr /> R. M. Lee PayMaster U.S.A New York Apl 2nd Asks if Wm Tellinghast of Chicago is appointed Commissioner for release of "Marine Artillery." Don't know - for Gov. recd ExO April 7 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2596d771dee851784f9bc2905eb25739.pdf e94212a1280c97e8d2433a9226edecec Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. April 2 Bloomington Ill 1863 Governor Yates sir I take this opportunity of asking a request. my husband is a Soldier of the 94th Ill vol and is now sick near Rolla and I wish to go and see him and as I am out of money my only way is to ask you to grant me a pass, if you could see the pine coffins that has come from our Regt. 9 within to weeks. I think you will be kind enough to grant me a pass. to go and nurse and encourage my husband so that he can do his duty here after your humble servant Mrs <hr /> Ansd - Apl. 18th 63. Martha Oliver Bloomington April 12 1863. Wishes a pass to visit her hisband at Rolla mo a member of the 94 Regt - has no money. usual in haste Recd Ex o April 18 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Martha Oliver to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508397 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. April 2 Bloomington Ill 1863 Governor Yates sir I take this opportunity of asking a request. my husband is a Soldier of the 94th Ill vol and is now sick near Rolla and I wish to go and see him and as I am out of money my only way is to ask you to grant me a pass, if you could see the pine coffins that has come from our Regt. 9 within to weeks. I think you will be kind enough to grant me a pass. to go and nurse and encourage my husband so that he can do his duty here after your humble servant Mrs <hr /> Ansd - Apl. 18th 63. Martha Oliver Bloomington April 12 1863. Wishes a pass to visit her hisband at Rolla mo a member of the 94 Regt - has no money. usual in haste Recd Ex o April 18 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f4a9f1553ad640dd68f2972c3fda2141.pdf 92e546ab3dedf205ed0e3c58a8ab1c90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. [Joseph] Peters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508398 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/5961656812644cccb618baf80e8693a0.pdf ae99c63b054f5cc7ee8a0963edaf50a4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Golconda Illinois April 3d 1863 His Excelency R Yates Sir in the comeing Levey to be made & executed for troops under the Last act you will Please select good Union Men in this county to act as commissioners in carying out the Levy your appointment Last Year was good with one exception Dr E Randlan to the mortification of all good Loyl men as fallen from grace on account of the Proclemation Respectfully yr John M. Boicourt 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 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John M. Boicourt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508399 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. Golconda Illinois April 3d 1863 His Excelency R Yates Sir in the comeing Levey to be made & executed for troops under the Last act you will Please select good Union Men in this county to act as commissioners in carying out the Levy your appointment Last Year was good with one exception Dr E Randlan to the mortification of all good Loyl men as fallen from grace on account of the Proclemation Respectfully yr John M. Boicourt 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/1c1f3d9de018d8b04d07c459bf2ec859.pdf fa634a71e69b65633fe2580078eb1364 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Bliss and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508400 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/040af1aba09b203a048977c1dd193f72.pdf ca2a456ede7e4d114cd486a4ab47df5b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. The Illinois Legislature have a measure before them designed to prevent the coming of negroes into that State. Persons who bring them there are to be liable to fine and imprisonment, and the negroes to be SOLD(!), the purchasers being authorized to flog or imprison them in case they will not work. Camp Near Falmouth Apl. 3d, 1863 Gov. Yates Dear Sir Pardon me for troubling you but as I belong to Ill, I take a great deal of interest, in anything connected with the state. I read the enclosed scrap today and I would like to ask if the statement be true, and if it has your favor. Most Respectfully Frank S. Halliday, Co. G. 2d. Regt. R. I Vol. <hr /> Ansd Apl. 15, 63 Frank S. Halliday Co G. 2nd Regt R I. V. Washington D.C. Wants to know if the Act introduced authorizing sale &c of negroes coming into the State has become a law and if the Gov. favors it. The Bill for an act of the character mentioned in the extract was defeated much to the satisfaction of the republican party who opposed it Recd Ex O April 13 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Frank S. Halliday to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508401 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. The Illinois Legislature have a measure before them designed to prevent the coming of negroes into that State. Persons who bring them there are to be liable to fine and imprisonment, and the negroes to be SOLD(!), the purchasers being authorized to flog or imprison them in case they will not work. Camp Near Falmouth Apl. 3d, 1863 Gov. Yates Dear Sir Pardon me for troubling you but as I belong to Ill, I take a great deal of interest, in anything connected with the state. I read the enclosed scrap today and I would like to ask if the statement be true, and if it has your favor. Most Respectfully Frank S. Halliday, Co. G. 2d. Regt. R. I Vol. <hr /> Ansd Apl. 15, 63 Frank S. Halliday Co G. 2nd Regt R I. V. Washington D.C. Wants to know if the Act introduced authorizing sale &c of negroes coming into the State has become a law and if the Gov. favors it. The Bill for an act of the character mentioned in the extract was defeated much to the satisfaction of the republican party who opposed it Recd Ex O April 13 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e185a0485a5bd1a91d3a85c7b7b87ebc.pdf 4966943bdf7ff35f438e2f2387607a04 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With John J. Mudd letter 3/21/63 Benton Barracks Mo April 3d 1863 His Excellency R Yates Governor of State of Ills Sir I take pleasure in recommending to your favorable consideration William H Ashburn of the 2nd regiment of Illinois Cavelry who desires the appointment of Quarter Master of one of the new regiments about to be organized in our state I have known Mr Ashburn intimately since the first organization of our regiment and know him to be well qualified for the position to which he aspires he has been a good faithful soldier at all times and merits promotion I therefore hope that you will Give his application a favorable consideration With high respects I remain yours Respectfully Hough Fullerton. Maj 2nd Ills Cav 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 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Hough Fullerton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508402 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. With John J. Mudd letter 3/21/63 Benton Barracks Mo April 3d 1863 His Excellency R Yates Governor of State of Ills Sir I take pleasure in recommending to your favorable consideration William H Ashburn of the 2nd regiment of Illinois Cavelry who desires the appointment of Quarter Master of one of the new regiments about to be organized in our state I have known Mr Ashburn intimately since the first organization of our regiment and know him to be well qualified for the position to which he aspires he has been a good faithful soldier at all times and merits promotion I therefore hope that you will Give his application a favorable consideration With high respects I remain yours Respectfully Hough Fullerton. Maj 2nd Ills Cav 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/5778ba3586ddc7e83b3832f150709c61.pdf bbe1ee42d52f0e19b50c6c8390b8c47e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 126 Wooster Street New York April 3d 1863 to his Excellency the Governor of Illinois Dear Sir I understand your State has appropiated money for the purchase of Fire Arms. I am manufacturing both Breech and Muzzle loading of the most-approved patterns I should like to furnish your State with whatever Arms you may require. I can furnish you with the Springfield Rifle Musket - or Smooth Bore on shorter notice and cheaper than any other concern in the Country. I am now manufacturing for the Government and can make immediate deliveries. hoping you will give me a call before purchasing elsewhere Yours Respectfully E Robinson <hr /> E Robinson New York April 3 1863. Wishes to supply the State of Illinois with Fire Arms can furnish any arm that may be required. & can deliver immediately. File Recd Ex O April 10 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 E. Robinson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508403 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. 126 Wooster Street New York April 3d 1863 to his Excellency the Governor of Illinois Dear Sir I understand your State has appropiated money for the purchase of Fire Arms. I am manufacturing both Breech and Muzzle loading of the most-approved patterns I should like to furnish your State with whatever Arms you may require. I can furnish you with the Springfield Rifle Musket - or Smooth Bore on shorter notice and cheaper than any other concern in the Country. I am now manufacturing for the Government and can make immediate deliveries. hoping you will give me a call before purchasing elsewhere Yours Respectfully E Robinson <hr /> E Robinson New York April 3 1863. Wishes to supply the State of Illinois with Fire Arms can furnish any arm that may be required. & can deliver immediately. File Recd Ex O April 10 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/02e13a3d75e28a14536b72235434add1.pdf 41ab21a861322a598ef35bffc5dc582e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. General Hospital Keokuk Iowa April 3d 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Springfield Ills. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 31st ult. requesting the transfer of James Roberts Co "D" 118 Regt. Ills. Inft. to the General Hospital Quincy Ills. In reply would say that he has not as yet been in this hospital the necessary length of time required by late orders and instructions relative to the transfer of Soldiers to hospitals in their respective States, and which also requires that they shall be sent in squads of fifty and one hundred in charge of a Medical Officer. From instructions just received from Asst Surgeon Genl. R. C. Wood. St Louis, individual <hr /> transfers cannot as formerly be made. I am respectfully Your Obedient Servant M K Taylor Surg USA In charge <hr /> M K. Taylor Surgeon in Charge Genl. Hospital Keokuk April 3rd 1863 In reply to application for transfer of Jas Roberts to an Illinois Hospital. Cannot be transferred until he has been in hospital a certain length of time and will then be sent with a squad of 50 or 100. file Recd Ex O April 7 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource M.K. Taylor to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508404 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. U.S. General Hospital Keokuk Iowa April 3d 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Springfield Ills. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 31st ult. requesting the transfer of James Roberts Co "D" 118 Regt. Ills. Inft. to the General Hospital Quincy Ills. In reply would say that he has not as yet been in this hospital the necessary length of time required by late orders and instructions relative to the transfer of Soldiers to hospitals in their respective States, and which also requires that they shall be sent in squads of fifty and one hundred in charge of a Medical Officer. From instructions just received from Asst Surgeon Genl. R. C. Wood. St Louis, individual <hr /> transfers cannot as formerly be made. I am respectfully Your Obedient Servant M K Taylor Surg USA In charge <hr /> M K. Taylor Surgeon in Charge Genl. Hospital Keokuk April 3rd 1863 In reply to application for transfer of Jas Roberts to an Illinois Hospital. Cannot be transferred until he has been in hospital a certain length of time and will then be sent with a squad of 50 or 100. file Recd Ex O April 7 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/36b049b2d400724f6492386a60ee2f15.pdf 28e0a63c96635bcdd12a71253d453fd1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Newton Ills April 3d/63 Gov Yates Dr Sir If the undersigned will get up a Company of either Infintry or Cavilery in 30 days will it be accepted. Yours Truly Loyal B.W. Harris PS For the State Service BWH To His Exclency Gov Yates <hr /> BW Harris Newton Ills April 3 63. Wishes to know if a company of Infantry or cavalry will be accepted for state service. No Recd Ex O April 10 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 B.W. Harris to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508405 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. Newton Ills April 3d/63 Gov Yates Dr Sir If the undersigned will get up a Company of either Infintry or Cavilery in 30 days will it be accepted. Yours Truly Loyal B.W. Harris PS For the State Service BWH To His Exclency Gov Yates <hr /> BW Harris Newton Ills April 3 63. Wishes to know if a company of Infantry or cavalry will be accepted for state service. No Recd Ex O April 10 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b8cce4be95a6f65915c2e5e3ed757e8d.pdf 6100476bb11172b09eca3d886fa841ae Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Honor Govner Yates of ills Dear Sir Having Been Discharg from the 18 Ills [Reg?] I under stand that there is a call for State troops if So pleas send me permition to rays and oranize a company of Cavaly Having Recovered my helth I want a company of Cavalry Yours Respe Dr E N Edwards Valley Forge Pulaski Co Ills <hr /> ansd Apl. 10--63. Dr E N Edwards Valley Forge Pulaski Co Ills Wishes permission to raise and organize a Company of Cavalry for State service-- usual answer Recd Ex O April 8 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 E. N. Edwards to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508406 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. Honor Govner Yates of ills Dear Sir Having Been Discharg from the 18 Ills [Reg?] I under stand that there is a call for State troops if So pleas send me permition to rays and oranize a company of Cavaly Having Recovered my helth I want a company of Cavalry Yours Respe Dr E N Edwards Valley Forge Pulaski Co Ills <hr /> ansd Apl. 10--63. Dr E N Edwards Valley Forge Pulaski Co Ills Wishes permission to raise and organize a Company of Cavalry for State service-- usual answer Recd Ex O April 8 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9b22f658472680364c1299dc8aaf9d9d.pdf c4a09322426fa5b61f7c274246d2c053 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H.A. Burnell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508407 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/6e564c8313deb7963d4847a50872f4fc.pdf 2f6225e6a29e60daa67d67f948851e0f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nachusa Ill Apl 4/63 To His Excellency Richard Yates Dear Sir, I take the liberty to address you for the purpose of gaining some information for a friend who is now in the Union Army. Do you intend or wish to raise, or recruit, any more cavalry within Our State? and if you do would there be a possibility of an officer, who has shown himself worthy and efficient in time past, and who will come to you well recommended, by persons of undoubted integrity, changing from a Missouri Volunteer regiment, to an Illinois Regiment. His reasons are pride of his own State, and the actions of her volunteer soldiers, being a native, and resident of our noble state and hence proud of deeds, and a name, which he wishes to emulate. Hoping you will excuse me for so abruptly addressing you, and that you will be pleased to give me a reply I will remain Obediently yours William A. Riley Nachusa Ill <hr /> ansd Apl 13 63 Wm A Riley Nachusa Ills April 4 63 Wishes to know for a friend if there are to be raised any more cavalry in this State, and if so what are the chances for an officer to get a position who has distinguished himself no Recd ExO April 8 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 William A. Riley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508408 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. Nachusa Ill Apl 4/63 To His Excellency Richard Yates Dear Sir, I take the liberty to address you for the purpose of gaining some information for a friend who is now in the Union Army. Do you intend or wish to raise, or recruit, any more cavalry within Our State? and if you do would there be a possibility of an officer, who has shown himself worthy and efficient in time past, and who will come to you well recommended, by persons of undoubted integrity, changing from a Missouri Volunteer regiment, to an Illinois Regiment. His reasons are pride of his own State, and the actions of her volunteer soldiers, being a native, and resident of our noble state and hence proud of deeds, and a name, which he wishes to emulate. Hoping you will excuse me for so abruptly addressing you, and that you will be pleased to give me a reply I will remain Obediently yours William A. Riley Nachusa Ill <hr /> ansd Apl 13 63 Wm A Riley Nachusa Ills April 4 63 Wishes to know for a friend if there are to be raised any more cavalry in this State, and if so what are the chances for an officer to get a position who has distinguished himself no Recd ExO April 8 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c8f3277cfe001f4c42bb7e842d9fff9d.pdf aa7fcd86ef490138c4ff3e8ef5376771 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S.A. Therton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508409 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/c10698c7c36b3f0a718fa1f41bde752d.pdf c18c5f496fd939d1f928c250f964020f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Michl. Piggott letter 3/4/65 Copy Hd Qrs. Wester Sharp Shooters 66" Ill. Camp Davis Miss. Apr. 4" 1863 Governor, Allow me to recommend to your favorable notice Capt. Michael Piggott of the Regiment of Western Sharp Shooters 66th Ill. Vol. as a person eminently qualified to be intrusted with the Command of one of the Regiments about to be raised under the Conscript Law lately enacted by Congress. Capt. Piggott entered this regiment as a Lieutenant and has been in every battle and Skirmish with the regiment since its formation. His valor and Soldierly bearing was eminently conspicious at the battles of Mt. Zion, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and Corinth. His qualifications as an Officer are far above mediocrity and for bravery and honor he has no Superior in the Army. Among the many Officers of my acquaintance I know of none that would make a better Colonel than Captain Michael Piggott. I am Governor Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. P.E. Burk, Col. W.S.S. 66" Ill. Vol. His Excellency Richard Yates, Gov of Ill's. <hr /> Copy Saint Louis March 13th 1863 His Excellency Gov. Yates Sir Allow me to recommend to your favorable notice Capt. M. Piggott, Co. "F" W.S.S. 66th Ill. Vol. as an Officer eminently qualified to fill the position of Colonel of one of the new Regiments about to be raised in your State Capt. Piggott has been under my Command for a long time, and I cheerfully bear testimony to his Soldierly qualities and hope he will be successfull in his application. I am Gov Your Obt. Serv't Thos A. Davies Brig. Gen. 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 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 P.E. Burk to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508410 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. With Michl. Piggott letter 3/4/65 Copy Hd Qrs. Wester Sharp Shooters 66" Ill. Camp Davis Miss. Apr. 4" 1863 Governor, Allow me to recommend to your favorable notice Capt. Michael Piggott of the Regiment of Western Sharp Shooters 66th Ill. Vol. as a person eminently qualified to be intrusted with the Command of one of the Regiments about to be raised under the Conscript Law lately enacted by Congress. Capt. Piggott entered this regiment as a Lieutenant and has been in every battle and Skirmish with the regiment since its formation. His valor and Soldierly bearing was eminently conspicious at the battles of Mt. Zion, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and Corinth. His qualifications as an Officer are far above mediocrity and for bravery and honor he has no Superior in the Army. Among the many Officers of my acquaintance I know of none that would make a better Colonel than Captain Michael Piggott. I am Governor Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. P.E. Burk, Col. W.S.S. 66" Ill. Vol. His Excellency Richard Yates, Gov of Ill's. <hr /> Copy Saint Louis March 13th 1863 His Excellency Gov. Yates Sir Allow me to recommend to your favorable notice Capt. M. Piggott, Co. "F" W.S.S. 66th Ill. Vol. as an Officer eminently qualified to fill the position of Colonel of one of the new Regiments about to be raised in your State Capt. Piggott has been under my Command for a long time, and I cheerfully bear testimony to his Soldierly qualities and hope he will be successfull in his application. I am Gov Your Obt. Serv't Thos A. Davies Brig. Gen. 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/d6e9b973ed11d2f879e581e1925fc6d9.pdf 86f2c68d10a91668da0b5ddfdad2e82e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of Clerk of the Circuit Court & Recorder Of Sangamon County, State of Illinois. Springfield, April 4th 1863. Hon Richard Yates Gov. The bearer of this, Robert Coley Esq is a loyal Republican of this County and one of our best citizens wishes to go to Nashville Tenn, and desires a citizens pass. He is all right in every respect Resp Your Obdt Servant S. S. Whitehurst <hr /> S S Whitehurst Clerk Cerciut Court Springfield April 4th 1863. Recommending Robt Cooly for pass to visit the army. Pass granted April 4th 63- file Rec Ex O. April 4 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 S.S. Whitehurst to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508411 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of Clerk of the Circuit Court & Recorder Of Sangamon County, State of Illinois. Springfield, April 4th 1863. Hon Richard Yates Gov. The bearer of this, Robert Coley Esq is a loyal Republican of this County and one of our best citizens wishes to go to Nashville Tenn, and desires a citizens pass. He is all right in every respect Resp Your Obdt Servant S. S. Whitehurst <hr /> S S Whitehurst Clerk Cerciut Court Springfield April 4th 1863. Recommending Robt Cooly for pass to visit the army. Pass granted April 4th 63- file Rec Ex O. April 4 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a8677fde20a7e720fa96783d0e9ff9d0.pdf 5bbdbd3f2015cf0799caa05461ff19b1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Near Franklin Tenn April 5th 1863 Gov Yates You will please pardon the intrusion of this letter as it will be out of the regular way of doing Business but justice to myself urges me to do it I am serving as first corporal in the 78th Reg Ill Vol But if Possible I would like a better situation for several reasons 1st I have lost all my means being about $1500 in the war and and helping to furnish volunteers at start 2nd I have been an uncompromizing Union man from the first and believeing the only way to do is to conquer a peace I was ofered Repeatedly a commission as Captain on the out break of the war but could not possible accept on account of a pledge I had given my aged mother not to leave her during her <hr /> life time. That pledge is now fulfilled I started with the 78th Reg last summer at Quincy I had the promise of the adjt's office but was cheated out of it by designing persons I can fill any military office pertaining to a Reg Refferences Jaskson Grimshaw I. N. Morris Quincy Ill W. H Rollasson Dallas City Ill Col Smith now Brigr Gen 16th Reg Ill Vols Lieut Col Cahil same Reg also Capt S. Johnson. If your Excelency should think proper to notice this any favor shown by your would be thankfuly Received and duly apreciated by one who is trying to help his country in the hour of peril Adress B. Mendenhall Co. H. 78th Ill. Vol [near?] Nashville Tenn B Mendenhall N. B. For particular Refference adress Line & Field officers 78th Reg BM <hr /> B Mendenhall Franklin Tenn April 5 1863. Is a non-commissioned officer in the 78th Regt. says he has done a great deal for his country in raising troops and hopes the Governor will remember him in the line of promotions -- refers to jackson Grimshaw & others of Quincy. file Recd Ex O April 14 1863. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B. Mendenhall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508412 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200