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John A. Logan to Richard Yates
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<p>Louisville, Clay County , Ills
</p><p>April 11th 1863.
</p><p>Hon. Richard Yates,
</p><p>Dear Sir:-
</p><p>I understand that there are to be a number of Regiments of Illinois <u>State's troops</u> to be raised soon. I would be glad to have a Commission to raise a company. Will you please send me the necessary instructions, and much oblige.
</p><p>Yours Truly.
</p><p>Wm. H.H. Morgan
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ans. Apr. 17th 1863
</p><p>Wm. H.H.Morgan
</p><p>Louisville Clay Co
</p><p>Apr 11-63,
</p><p>Wants authority to to raise a Company for State service.
</p><p>Can't be did
</p>
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<p>Louisville, Clay County , Ills
</p><p>April 11th 1863.
</p><p>Hon. Richard Yates,
</p><p>Dear Sir:-
</p><p>I understand that there are to be a number of Regiments of Illinois <u>State's troops</u> to be raised soon. I would be glad to have a Commission to raise a company. Will you please send me the necessary instructions, and much oblige.
</p><p>Yours Truly.
</p><p>Wm. H.H. Morgan
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ans. Apr. 17th 1863
</p><p>Wm. H.H.Morgan
</p><p>Louisville Clay Co
</p><p>Apr 11-63,
</p><p>Wants authority to to raise a Company for State service.
</p><p>Can't be did
</p>
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<p>With Rules to be observed by occupants of Union House of Refuge.
</p><p>With Special Orders - No. 25.
</p><p>Head Quarters I'lls State Agency
</p><p>District of Jackson Tenn April 11th 1863.
</p><p>To
</p><p>His Excellency Richard Yates
</p><p>Governor of Illinois.
</p><p>Sir:
</p><p>Agreeable to the suggestions of Brigadier Gen Nathan Kimball comdg the District of Jackson, I address your Excellency in reference to the practicability of providing homes in the western states for Union Refugees from the South. They consist of families, some of whose husbands are in the Union Army, and others are dead. On account of their Union sentiments they have been driven from their homes in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.
</p><p>They are destitute of means of subsistence, and have sought refuge within our lines.
</p><p>They express great anxiety to find homes in the western (free) states, and show a willingness to exert themselves in any way deemed best for their future intents.
</p><p>You have land and corn. Your people who send food to the needy poor of Europe, will deem it a privilege to extend the helping hand to those who are, as
</p>
<hr />
<p>it were, their widowed sisters - suffering in a common cause. No act could more fully exhibit the greateness, and goodness of your people, nor could their history contain a brighter page.
</p><p>We have at the present time two hundred and thirty six at this post, with several hundred more en route. Hoping to hear from your Excellency at an early day, I remain Respectfully,
</p><p>Your Obt Servt
</p><p>T. P. Robb, agent for
</p><p>Ills. In charge Refugees
</p><p>P.S. I forward copy to the Governors of Ohio & Indiana
</p><p>T.P.R.
</p>
<hr />
<p>With T. P. Robb 4/11/63
</p><p>Rules
</p><p>to be observed by occupants of
</p><p>Union House of Refuge.
</p><p>1st. No person will be allowed to leave the grounds without a pass from Major Robb, in charge.
</p><p>2d. No loud talking or swearing will be permitted in the rooms and he passages of the building, and spitting on the floors or defacing the building in any way, is strictly forbidden.
</p><p>3d. It is expected that persons occupying rooms, will keep the same in a cleanly condition. All beds should be made and rooms and halls swept by nine o'clock, each and every morning, and oftener if necessary.
</p><p>4th. It is expressly desired that all heads of families should keep their children in a cleanly condition at all times.
</p><p>5th. Lounging about the halls is positively forbidden. - Children will not be permitted to play in the halls.
</p><p>6th. No persons will be allowed to enter the building - except on business - and only during business hours, without a pass from Major Robb. No general passes will be issued.
</p><p>7th. All applications for passes, and all complaints must be made at the office, between the hours of 10 and 11 A. M. and 3 and 4 P. M.
</p><p>8th. All broken dishes, and refuse matter must be taken to a place of deposit for same.
</p><p>9th. All persons are strictly forbidden from injuring the evergreens in the seminary grounds.
</p><p>10th. All lights, except in cases of sickness, must be put out when the seminary bell strikes nine.
</p><p>11th. A competent Surgeon will be in attendance to care for the sick. Regulation rations will be issued as often as necessary.
</p><p>12th. A school will be established for children in the building, and parents will be expected to have their children ready to attend, promptly at 9 o'clock A. M.
</p><p>T. P. Robb,
</p><p>Ill. Military Inspector and Ag'l. U. S. S. C., in charge Refugees.
</p>
<hr />
<p>with T. P. Robb letter 4/11/63
</p><p>Headquarters Post of Jackson,
</p><p>District of Jackson, 16th Army Corps.
</p><p>Jackson, Tenn., April 6, 2863.
</p><p>Special Orders,
</p><p>No. 25.
</p><p>I......A Commission consisting of
</p><p>Lieut. Col. Jed. Lake, 27th Reg. Iowa Inftry. Vols.;
</p><p>Major John W. True, 54th Ill. Inftry. Vols.;
</p><p>Capt. Joseph McLain, 62d Ill. Inftry. Vols.,
</p><p>appointed by Special Order No. 22, par. V, from these Headquarters, to assess upon the property of secessionists, and secession sympathizers, at this Post, an amount sufficient to defray the cost of supporting the Union Refugees arriving at this Post, having assessed upon the property, of persons, whose names are subjoined, the amount set opposite each. Captain Channing Richards, Post Provost Marshal, will at once proceed to collect from the said persons, the said amounts, set opposite their names respectively, as follows, to wit:
</p><p>No. Names. Am't Tax'd No. Names. Am't Tax'd
</p><p>1. Milton Brown, : $60 00 19. D. W. Robinson, : $9 00
</p><p>2. W. H. Long, : : 30 00 20. A. J. Cross, : : 15 00
</p><p>3. Sam'l I. Hayes, : 60 00 21. J. W. Campbell, : : 15 00
</p><p>4. James Lyon, : : 45 00 22. Isam Bogs, : : 22 00
</p><p>5. Wm. E. Butler, : 60 00 23. Wm. P. Butler, : : 15 00
</p><p>6. Benj Pearsons, : 15 00 24. C. N. Still, : : 9 00
</p><p>7. A. T. Pegues, : 22 50 25. J. A. Toliver, : : 15 00
</p><p>8. Robert Hurt, : : 45 00 26. Robt. Chester, : : 7 50
</p><p>9. D. Wormack, : 15 00 27. Alex. De Berry, : : 30 00
</p><p>10. Alex Jackson, : : 15 00 28. John Alston, : : 30 00
</p><p>11. Sam'l Lucky, : 15 00 29. Lorenzo Lee, : : 15 00
</p><p>12. James Glass, : : 7 50 30. S. McClannigham, : 7 50
</p><p>13. Benj. Long, : 15 00 31. W. H. Hunt, : : 30 00
</p><p>14. G. N. Harris, : : 15 00 32. James Vaun, : 15 00
</p><p>15. Benjamin Barr, : 22 50 33. T. D. Theis, : : 22 50
</p><p>16. W. H. Stevens, : : 15 00 34. T. P. Scurlock, : 6 00
</p><p>17. J. H. Talbot, : 15 00 35. Amos Jones, : : 6 00
</p><p>18. James Miller, : : 15 00 36. Dr. R. R. Dashiel, : 6 00
</p><p>The foregoing tax may be paid in provisions at Government contract prices, or the amount may be commuted and paid in money, at the option of the persons taxed. The Provost Marshal will deposit the money, or the provisions, when collected, with the Commissary of Subsistence, to the credit of Major T. P. Robb, U. S. S. C., in charge of Refugees, taking duplicate receipts from the C. S. therefor, one copy of which receipt will be returned to these Headquarters, and the other retained by him.
</p><p>By Order of
</p><p>Col. James M. True,
</p><p>E. R. Wiley, Jr.,
</p><p>Post Adjutant.
</p>
<hr />
<p>T. P. Robb
</p><p>Jackson Ap'l 11-63.
</p><p>Wants to know if homes cannot be provided for Union refugees, in Illinois.
</p><p>Has at present 236 under his charge
</p><p>Similar letter has been addressed to other Governors of Western States.
</p><p>no answer, Govr
</p><p>will see Robb
</p>
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<p>With Rules to be observed by occupants of Union House of Refuge.
</p><p>With Special Orders - No. 25.
</p><p>Head Quarters I'lls State Agency
</p><p>District of Jackson Tenn April 11th 1863.
</p><p>To
</p><p>His Excellency Richard Yates
</p><p>Governor of Illinois.
</p><p>Sir:
</p><p>Agreeable to the suggestions of Brigadier Gen Nathan Kimball comdg the District of Jackson, I address your Excellency in reference to the practicability of providing homes in the western states for Union Refugees from the South. They consist of families, some of whose husbands are in the Union Army, and others are dead. On account of their Union sentiments they have been driven from their homes in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.
</p><p>They are destitute of means of subsistence, and have sought refuge within our lines.
</p><p>They express great anxiety to find homes in the western (free) states, and show a willingness to exert themselves in any way deemed best for their future intents.
</p><p>You have land and corn. Your people who send food to the needy poor of Europe, will deem it a privilege to extend the helping hand to those who are, as
</p>
<hr />
<p>it were, their widowed sisters - suffering in a common cause. No act could more fully exhibit the greateness, and goodness of your people, nor could their history contain a brighter page.
</p><p>We have at the present time two hundred and thirty six at this post, with several hundred more en route. Hoping to hear from your Excellency at an early day, I remain Respectfully,
</p><p>Your Obt Servt
</p><p>T. P. Robb, agent for
</p><p>Ills. In charge Refugees
</p><p>P.S. I forward copy to the Governors of Ohio & Indiana
</p><p>T.P.R.
</p>
<hr />
<p>With T. P. Robb 4/11/63
</p><p>Rules
</p><p>to be observed by occupants of
</p><p>Union House of Refuge.
</p><p>1st. No person will be allowed to leave the grounds without a pass from Major Robb, in charge.
</p><p>2d. No loud talking or swearing will be permitted in the rooms and he passages of the building, and spitting on the floors or defacing the building in any way, is strictly forbidden.
</p><p>3d. It is expected that persons occupying rooms, will keep the same in a cleanly condition. All beds should be made and rooms and halls swept by nine o'clock, each and every morning, and oftener if necessary.
</p><p>4th. It is expressly desired that all heads of families should keep their children in a cleanly condition at all times.
</p><p>5th. Lounging about the halls is positively forbidden. - Children will not be permitted to play in the halls.
</p><p>6th. No persons will be allowed to enter the building - except on business - and only during business hours, without a pass from Major Robb. No general passes will be issued.
</p><p>7th. All applications for passes, and all complaints must be made at the office, between the hours of 10 and 11 A. M. and 3 and 4 P. M.
</p><p>8th. All broken dishes, and refuse matter must be taken to a place of deposit for same.
</p><p>9th. All persons are strictly forbidden from injuring the evergreens in the seminary grounds.
</p><p>10th. All lights, except in cases of sickness, must be put out when the seminary bell strikes nine.
</p><p>11th. A competent Surgeon will be in attendance to care for the sick. Regulation rations will be issued as often as necessary.
</p><p>12th. A school will be established for children in the building, and parents will be expected to have their children ready to attend, promptly at 9 o'clock A. M.
</p><p>T. P. Robb,
</p><p>Ill. Military Inspector and Ag'l. U. S. S. C., in charge Refugees.
</p>
<hr />
<p>with T. P. Robb letter 4/11/63
</p><p>Headquarters Post of Jackson,
</p><p>District of Jackson, 16th Army Corps.
</p><p>Jackson, Tenn., April 6, 2863.
</p><p>Special Orders,
</p><p>No. 25.
</p><p>I......A Commission consisting of
</p><p>Lieut. Col. Jed. Lake, 27th Reg. Iowa Inftry. Vols.;
</p><p>Major John W. True, 54th Ill. Inftry. Vols.;
</p><p>Capt. Joseph McLain, 62d Ill. Inftry. Vols.,
</p><p>appointed by Special Order No. 22, par. V, from these Headquarters, to assess upon the property of secessionists, and secession sympathizers, at this Post, an amount sufficient to defray the cost of supporting the Union Refugees arriving at this Post, having assessed upon the property, of persons, whose names are subjoined, the amount set opposite each. Captain Channing Richards, Post Provost Marshal, will at once proceed to collect from the said persons, the said amounts, set opposite their names respectively, as follows, to wit:
</p><p>No. Names. Am't Tax'd No. Names. Am't Tax'd
</p><p>1. Milton Brown, : $60 00 19. D. W. Robinson, : $9 00
</p><p>2. W. H. Long, : : 30 00 20. A. J. Cross, : : 15 00
</p><p>3. Sam'l I. Hayes, : 60 00 21. J. W. Campbell, : : 15 00
</p><p>4. James Lyon, : : 45 00 22. Isam Bogs, : : 22 00
</p><p>5. Wm. E. Butler, : 60 00 23. Wm. P. Butler, : : 15 00
</p><p>6. Benj Pearsons, : 15 00 24. C. N. Still, : : 9 00
</p><p>7. A. T. Pegues, : 22 50 25. J. A. Toliver, : : 15 00
</p><p>8. Robert Hurt, : : 45 00 26. Robt. Chester, : : 7 50
</p><p>9. D. Wormack, : 15 00 27. Alex. De Berry, : : 30 00
</p><p>10. Alex Jackson, : : 15 00 28. John Alston, : : 30 00
</p><p>11. Sam'l Lucky, : 15 00 29. Lorenzo Lee, : : 15 00
</p><p>12. James Glass, : : 7 50 30. S. McClannigham, : 7 50
</p><p>13. Benj. Long, : 15 00 31. W. H. Hunt, : : 30 00
</p><p>14. G. N. Harris, : : 15 00 32. James Vaun, : 15 00
</p><p>15. Benjamin Barr, : 22 50 33. T. D. Theis, : : 22 50
</p><p>16. W. H. Stevens, : : 15 00 34. T. P. Scurlock, : 6 00
</p><p>17. J. H. Talbot, : 15 00 35. Amos Jones, : : 6 00
</p><p>18. James Miller, : : 15 00 36. Dr. R. R. Dashiel, : 6 00
</p><p>The foregoing tax may be paid in provisions at Government contract prices, or the amount may be commuted and paid in money, at the option of the persons taxed. The Provost Marshal will deposit the money, or the provisions, when collected, with the Commissary of Subsistence, to the credit of Major T. P. Robb, U. S. S. C., in charge of Refugees, taking duplicate receipts from the C. S. therefor, one copy of which receipt will be returned to these Headquarters, and the other retained by him.
</p><p>By Order of
</p><p>Col. James M. True,
</p><p>E. R. Wiley, Jr.,
</p><p>Post Adjutant.
</p>
<hr />
<p>T. P. Robb
</p><p>Jackson Ap'l 11-63.
</p><p>Wants to know if homes cannot be provided for Union refugees, in Illinois.
</p><p>Has at present 236 under his charge
</p><p>Similar letter has been addressed to other Governors of Western States.
</p><p>no answer, Govr
</p><p>will see Robb
</p>
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J.M. Eastin to Richard Yates
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1863-04-11
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508441
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<p>Bloomington
</p><p>April 11, 1863
</p><p>His Excellency,
</p><p>Gov. Yates,
</p><p>Dear Sir,
</p><p>Mr Harper who will hand you this note desires a position in a Cavalry Regiment
</p><p>He entered the service as a private in the 4" Cavalry not long after this he was made 2d Lieut & being wounded at the battle of Shiloh, he was made 1st Lieut. For a while he was Maj. Bowman's battalion adjutant
</p><p>He is a first rate young man and would fill with credit most any position in a cavalry regiment. If you can give him a place, I should be glad
</p><p>Yours Truly Leonard Swett
</p><p>Mr Harper resigned on account of protracted sickness of a fever
</p>
<hr />
<p>File "S" (Pk)
</p><p>Leonard Swett
</p><p>Bloomington April 11 1863.
</p><p>Recommending Mr Harper who wishs a position in a cavalry Regiment, says he is a first rate young man and will make a good officer:
</p><p>Recd Ex O June 18 1863.
</p>
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Leonard Swett to Richard Yates
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<p>Bloomington
</p><p>April 11, 1863
</p><p>His Excellency,
</p><p>Gov. Yates,
</p><p>Dear Sir,
</p><p>Mr Harper who will hand you this note desires a position in a Cavalry Regiment
</p><p>He entered the service as a private in the 4" Cavalry not long after this he was made 2d Lieut & being wounded at the battle of Shiloh, he was made 1st Lieut. For a while he was Maj. Bowman's battalion adjutant
</p><p>He is a first rate young man and would fill with credit most any position in a cavalry regiment. If you can give him a place, I should be glad
</p><p>Yours Truly Leonard Swett
</p><p>Mr Harper resigned on account of protracted sickness of a fever
</p>
<hr />
<p>File "S" (Pk)
</p><p>Leonard Swett
</p><p>Bloomington April 11 1863.
</p><p>Recommending Mr Harper who wishs a position in a cavalry Regiment, says he is a first rate young man and will make a good officer:
</p><p>Recd Ex O June 18 1863.
</p>
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Thos. Reynolds to Richard Yates
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1863-04-11
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Uriah Tyler to Richard Yates
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1863-04-12
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508444
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https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3e4f6c3a00098afa2419e07f8525985a.pdf
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<p>Byron Ogle Co.
</p><p>April 12th 1863
</p><p>Gov Richd Yates
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>My youngest son Francis E. Heron left home on the 25th March and on the 27th enlisted in Belvidere in Co. B 58 Reg Ill Infantry and is now in Springfield.
</p><p>Now my dear Sir I hope that you will not think it too much trouble to see the Capt of the Co. and have him discharged, as he is, tho' large of his age, not yet 17 years of age, his mother is much distressed in consequence and will feel very gratefull if you will so act in the matter as to procure his discharge. I am sorry
</p>
<hr />
<p>to trespass upon your time in this matter but hope that the circumstances of the case will be a sufficient excuse -
</p><p>I remain Dear Sir
</p><p>Very Respectfully
</p><p>Your Obt Servt
</p><p>W R Heron
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ansd Apl 20 63
</p><p>Wm R Herron
Byron Ogle Co Ills
April 12 1863
</p><p>Says his youngest son is a member of Co B 58th Regt is but 17 years of age - his mother is very much distressed about him - he wishes the Governor to have him discharged.
</p><p>Impossible
</p><p>Recd Ex O. April 15th 1863
</p>
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1863-04-12
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<p>Byron Ogle Co.
</p><p>April 12th 1863
</p><p>Gov Richd Yates
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>My youngest son Francis E. Heron left home on the 25th March and on the 27th enlisted in Belvidere in Co. B 58 Reg Ill Infantry and is now in Springfield.
</p><p>Now my dear Sir I hope that you will not think it too much trouble to see the Capt of the Co. and have him discharged, as he is, tho' large of his age, not yet 17 years of age, his mother is much distressed in consequence and will feel very gratefull if you will so act in the matter as to procure his discharge. I am sorry
</p>
<hr />
<p>to trespass upon your time in this matter but hope that the circumstances of the case will be a sufficient excuse -
</p><p>I remain Dear Sir
</p><p>Very Respectfully
</p><p>Your Obt Servt
</p><p>W R Heron
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ansd Apl 20 63
</p><p>Wm R Herron
Byron Ogle Co Ills
April 12 1863
</p><p>Says his youngest son is a member of Co B 58th Regt is but 17 years of age - his mother is very much distressed about him - he wishes the Governor to have him discharged.
</p><p>Impossible
</p><p>Recd Ex O. April 15th 1863
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Wilm. A. Hardin to Richard Yates
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1863-04-12
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https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f0c9c7f53b2987131a0fc73775ce22ab.pdf
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<p>with John A. Logan letter 4/11/63
</p><p>Head Qrs. 81st Regt of Ills. Infty vols.
</p><p>In the Field near Lake Providence La. Apr 12th 1863.
</p><p>To His Excellency,
</p><p>Richd Yates
</p><p>Governor of Ills.
</p><p>I heartily join in Recommending to you Capt John W. Rigby of the 31st Ill vols. and hope you will favorably consider his claims, and appoint him to the command of a new Regiment, should there be any now or hereafter in process of organization in our glorious State of Illinois I have had the honor to serve with Capt Rigby nearly two years, and have been with him in several engagements in all of which he has acquitted himself with distinction and honor to his country, his honorable Scars received in Battle are truly of themselves worthy testimonials of his brilliant Services and gallantry as a true soldier and reliable officer. he is a cautious,true, and well tried veteran, and well deserves promotion, hoping that the claims of him a worthy officer will meet with your especial favor, I am Truly your obedient servant. James J. Dollins. Col 81st Ill Vols.
</p>
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<p>with John A. Logan letter 4/11/63
</p><p>Head Qrs. 81st Regt of Ills. Infty vols.
</p><p>In the Field near Lake Providence La. Apr 12th 1863.
</p><p>To His Excellency,
</p><p>Richd Yates
</p><p>Governor of Ills.
</p><p>I heartily join in Recommending to you Capt John W. Rigby of the 31st Ill vols. and hope you will favorably consider his claims, and appoint him to the command of a new Regiment, should there be any now or hereafter in process of organization in our glorious State of Illinois I have had the honor to serve with Capt Rigby nearly two years, and have been with him in several engagements in all of which he has acquitted himself with distinction and honor to his country, his honorable Scars received in Battle are truly of themselves worthy testimonials of his brilliant Services and gallantry as a true soldier and reliable officer. he is a cautious,true, and well tried veteran, and well deserves promotion, hoping that the claims of him a worthy officer will meet with your especial favor, I am Truly your obedient servant. James J. Dollins. Col 81st Ill Vols.
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1863-04-12
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Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 10 (April 1-14, 1863)
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J.L. Dobsen to Richard Yates
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1863-04-13
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508449
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G.H. White to Richard Yates
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1863-04-13
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508450
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<p>Lewistown, April 13,1863
</p><p>Hon. Richard Yates
</p><p>Dear Sir I am informed that Col. Robert Moore of the 85th Regiment Ills Vols has or is about to resign. And he and his friends are making an effort to have another man appointed instead of promoting Liet Col C J Dilworth. I write this to present that injustice being done to Mr Dilworth.
</p><p>Very truly your friend Williard Phelps
</p>
<hr />
<p>File P
Wm Lewis Phelps
Lewistown Apl 13-63
</p><p>Col Moore 85th Regt about to resign. Is trying to have somebody promoted to over the head of Lt Col Dilworth. Ought not to be done A.G.
</p>
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1863-04-13
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<p>Lewistown, April 13,1863
</p><p>Hon. Richard Yates
</p><p>Dear Sir I am informed that Col. Robert Moore of the 85th Regiment Ills Vols has or is about to resign. And he and his friends are making an effort to have another man appointed instead of promoting Liet Col C J Dilworth. I write this to present that injustice being done to Mr Dilworth.
</p><p>Very truly your friend Williard Phelps
</p>
<hr />
<p>File P
Wm Lewis Phelps
Lewistown Apl 13-63
</p><p>Col Moore 85th Regt about to resign. Is trying to have somebody promoted to over the head of Lt Col Dilworth. Ought not to be done A.G.
</p>
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<p>Morris Illinois
</p><p>April 13 1863
</p><p>To His Excellency
</p><p>Richard Yates
</p><p>Governor of Illinois
</p><p>Dear Sir, At my request the Hon John W Newport introduced a Resolution into the House of Representatives, authorizing the Governor to appoint three persons to investigate the cause of the "Milk Sickness," &c.
</p><p>Mr. Newport died shortly after his return home, and before I had any conversation on the subject with him. Did the Legislature pass said Resolution? And did Mr Newport hand you the Medical Examiner, for October, 1861, containing a letter of mine to the late Dr. Kennicutt, giving him my observations on said subject, and
</p>
<hr />
<p>my opinion of what produces this "Milk Sickness"? The information contained in said letter will be of use to the persons that you may please to appoint to make the investigation; if the Examiner is not in your possession, I have one copy left, which you can have.
</p><p>Yours very respectfully
</p><p>Geo Fisher
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ansd Apl. 15 63
</p><p>George Fisher
</p><p>Morris Ills April 13 188863
</p><p>Wishes to know if the Legislature passed the resolution to appoint three persons to investigate the cause of Milk Sickness - says he has one copy left of the Medical Examiner which contains letters that will be useful to that committee
</p><p>not passed
</p><p>Recd Ex O April 13th 1863
</p>
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Geo. Fisher to Richard Yates
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<p>Morris Illinois
</p><p>April 13 1863
</p><p>To His Excellency
</p><p>Richard Yates
</p><p>Governor of Illinois
</p><p>Dear Sir, At my request the Hon John W Newport introduced a Resolution into the House of Representatives, authorizing the Governor to appoint three persons to investigate the cause of the "Milk Sickness," &c.
</p><p>Mr. Newport died shortly after his return home, and before I had any conversation on the subject with him. Did the Legislature pass said Resolution? And did Mr Newport hand you the Medical Examiner, for October, 1861, containing a letter of mine to the late Dr. Kennicutt, giving him my observations on said subject, and
</p>
<hr />
<p>my opinion of what produces this "Milk Sickness"? The information contained in said letter will be of use to the persons that you may please to appoint to make the investigation; if the Examiner is not in your possession, I have one copy left, which you can have.
</p><p>Yours very respectfully
</p><p>Geo Fisher
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ansd Apl. 15 63
</p><p>George Fisher
</p><p>Morris Ills April 13 188863
</p><p>Wishes to know if the Legislature passed the resolution to appoint three persons to investigate the cause of Milk Sickness - says he has one copy left of the Medical Examiner which contains letters that will be useful to that committee
</p><p>not passed
</p><p>Recd Ex O April 13th 1863
</p>
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1863-04-14
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508453
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Lewis Ellsworth to Richard Yates
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1863-04-14
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508454
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<p>Memphis Tennessee
</p><p>April 14th 1863
</p><p>Hon Richard Yates
</p><p>Governor of Illinois
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>Although a private soldier allow me to adress a few lines to you. I have been in the service of the United States for the past ten months and six months of that time I have been unable to perform any duty whatever in my Company. I have Surgeons certificates of disability but cannot get them acted upon because they were not made in this district. And if you deem me not asking to much you will confer a lasting favor by lending your aid in my behalf in securing for me a discharge from the service.
</p>
<pre>I have the honor to be Governor.
</pre>
<p>Your Obt Servant
</p><p>Wm. M. Hall.
</p><p>Co "I" 72d Ills Vols.
</p>
<hr />
<p>(File H)
</p><p>Hall Wm M. 72d Regt
</p><p>Memphis April 14 1863.
</p><p>Has had a certificate of disability for some time and has not been able to secure his discharge - wishes the Governor to assist him.
</p><p>Recd Ex. O. June 4 1863.
</p>
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<p>Memphis Tennessee
</p><p>April 14th 1863
</p><p>Hon Richard Yates
</p><p>Governor of Illinois
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>Although a private soldier allow me to adress a few lines to you. I have been in the service of the United States for the past ten months and six months of that time I have been unable to perform any duty whatever in my Company. I have Surgeons certificates of disability but cannot get them acted upon because they were not made in this district. And if you deem me not asking to much you will confer a lasting favor by lending your aid in my behalf in securing for me a discharge from the service.
</p>
<pre>I have the honor to be Governor.
</pre>
<p>Your Obt Servant
</p><p>Wm. M. Hall.
</p><p>Co "I" 72d Ills Vols.
</p>
<hr />
<p>(File H)
</p><p>Hall Wm M. 72d Regt
</p><p>Memphis April 14 1863.
</p><p>Has had a certificate of disability for some time and has not been able to secure his discharge - wishes the Governor to assist him.
</p><p>Recd Ex. O. June 4 1863.
</p>
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1863-04-14
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<p>Jacksonville Apr 1863
</p><p>Governor Yates
</p><p>Sir
</p><p>My husband Francis W Fox A A Genl To Brig Genl Veatch now at Memphis Tenn. has sent for me to come to Memphis and told me I would have to get a pass from you to prevent my baggage being examined at Station No 10. can you send me one or shall I have to come to Springfield to get it please attend to this and oblige
</p><p>H S Fox
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ansd Apl 15 - 63
</p><p>Mrs H S Fox
</p><p>Jacksonville April, 1863
</p><p>Wishes a pass to visit her husband Frank Fox who is aid to Genl Vietch - now at Memphis Tenn.
</p><p>send
</p><p>Recd Ex O. April 13 1863.
</p>
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<p>Jacksonville Apr 1863
</p><p>Governor Yates
</p><p>Sir
</p><p>My husband Francis W Fox A A Genl To Brig Genl Veatch now at Memphis Tenn. has sent for me to come to Memphis and told me I would have to get a pass from you to prevent my baggage being examined at Station No 10. can you send me one or shall I have to come to Springfield to get it please attend to this and oblige
</p><p>H S Fox
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ansd Apl 15 - 63
</p><p>Mrs H S Fox
</p><p>Jacksonville April, 1863
</p><p>Wishes a pass to visit her husband Frank Fox who is aid to Genl Vietch - now at Memphis Tenn.
</p><p>send
</p><p>Recd Ex O. April 13 1863.
</p>
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Yates Family Papers, Letter book A (August 10, 1861-February 14, 1862)
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Richard Yates to Thomas A. Smith
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1861-08-10
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<p>August 12th [186]1
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>I have received your letter of the 8th instant.
</p><p>I regret that at present I am unable to offer any position to your son which would afford me great pleasure were it in my power but the Executive patronage includes few offices outside of military appointments Still I will bear your son in mind and should any opportunity present itself to place him in [a?] position where his services will be [illegible] to his country It will afford me much satisfaction to do so.
</p><p>Very respectfully
</p><p>Richd Yates
</p><p><br />
Rev A Hamilton
</p><p>Aurora
</p>
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<p>August 12th [186]1
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>I have received your letter of the 8th instant.
</p><p>I regret that at present I am unable to offer any position to your son which would afford me great pleasure were it in my power but the Executive patronage includes few offices outside of military appointments Still I will bear your son in mind and should any opportunity present itself to place him in [a?] position where his services will be [illegible] to his country It will afford me much satisfaction to do so.
</p><p>Very respectfully
</p><p>Richd Yates
</p><p><br />
Rev A Hamilton
</p><p>Aurora
</p>
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