480 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6c7aabad71fdb44491c6946183c38533.pdf d50aff578e341065adb87cf960e73e1b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sparta Randolph Co Illinois August 13th 1864 To his Excellency Govenor Yates Dear Sir I have been instructed, by a meeting of delegates of the different Union aid Societies and Ladies Loyal Leagues of this and adjoining counties, which met here a few days since to take into consideration the propriety of holding a Sanitary Fair, to inform you that they have decided to hold one and have elected you President. It is to be hoped you will accept and be with us on the occasion and deliver the opening address. We need all the encouragement we can get, and their is nothing <hr /> we can do which would give us such prestige, and arouse our people to action as the announcement that you will be here. We feel that this is rather an out of the way place, and that your time is wholely occupied and that it is rather imposing on you to urge the matter too strongly, but we are proud to know that our Govenors heart is in the cause, and fondly cherish the hope that you will be here if possible The Fair will be held in the fair grounds belonging to the agricultural society of this county commencing on Oct 6th 1864. The agricultural fair will be held at the same time Very respectfully yours Mrs J. J. Swanwick Sect by Hugh R Guthrie Assistant Sect <hr /> Thanks - Cannot answer positively now---will let you know soon <hr /> Swanwick Mrs J. J. Sparta Ills. Aug 13th 1864 She says the aid societies and Ladies Loyal Leagues are going to hold a fair on the 6th of October, and invites the Governor to be present and deliver opening address. He has been elected President. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 17, Folder 07 (August 13-15, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. J. J. Swanwick to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509167 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. Sparta Randolph Co Illinois August 13th 1864 To his Excellency Govenor Yates Dear Sir I have been instructed, by a meeting of delegates of the different Union aid Societies and Ladies Loyal Leagues of this and adjoining counties, which met here a few days since to take into consideration the propriety of holding a Sanitary Fair, to inform you that they have decided to hold one and have elected you President. It is to be hoped you will accept and be with us on the occasion and deliver the opening address. We need all the encouragement we can get, and their is nothing <hr /> we can do which would give us such prestige, and arouse our people to action as the announcement that you will be here. We feel that this is rather an out of the way place, and that your time is wholely occupied and that it is rather imposing on you to urge the matter too strongly, but we are proud to know that our Govenors heart is in the cause, and fondly cherish the hope that you will be here if possible The Fair will be held in the fair grounds belonging to the agricultural society of this county commencing on Oct 6th 1864. The agricultural fair will be held at the same time Very respectfully yours Mrs J. J. Swanwick Sect by Hugh R Guthrie Assistant Sect <hr /> Thanks - Cannot answer positively now---will let you know soon <hr /> Swanwick Mrs J. J. Sparta Ills. Aug 13th 1864 She says the aid societies and Ladies Loyal Leagues are going to hold a fair on the 6th of October, and invites the Governor to be present and deliver opening address. He has been elected President. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1853ef8f31ce14850cc2ac7799d328bc.pdf 5a0bbc09de8ef7e598d25a7b21827f79 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. Decatur Ills Nov 1st 1863 To His Excellency Gov Yates The Soldiers Friend. I dislike much to annoy you harrassed as you are by the duties of your Office. Although my plea is a common one. I cannot consider it a light one. My Brother was wounded in a Skirmish with the Rebels on the 11th Oct. He is now in the Field Hospital two miles in the rear of Chattanooga. he has lost a limb and like all our poor wounded soldiers is much in need of attention and will not I fear recover without I want very much to go to him but I am told that I cannot procure passes to get there. Cannot you give me encouragement or aid? I am not a [illegible] woman and would gladly <hr /> assist to nurse and care for the wounded; if I was only there, Perhaps you receive a great many letters like this and will not heed mine. but I feel that you will at least sympathize with me, in common with others. Hopefully & respectfully Mrs. Dr. J. L. Libby Decatur Ills. <hr /> Ansd Nov 5 63 File "L" Libbey Mrs J. L Decatur Novem 1 1863 Her brother was wounded and is now in Hospital near Chattanooga, wishes to visit him and while there aid in taking care of the sick & wounded. Can she procure passes. Executive Office Nov 3 63 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 13, Folder 09 (November 1-10, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Mrs. J. L. Libbey to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-11-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510033 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6eb73f1d5e8b0f515a501ac78582711f.pdf 7f30c89ad67a1d1816b29613f2962bf4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Decatur 6 Nov 1863 To His Excellency Gov Yates I would not trouble you with another hearing from me. were it not for your misapprehension of my letter where in I expressed myself so stupidly. I do not wish material aid. I am abundantly able to pay my own expenses. I wished your influence so that I could get the requisite passes to enable me to get to Chattanooga. Thanking you very sincerely for your generous sympathy and your kind notice of my letter. I remain Very Respect yours, Mrs. J. L. Libbey <hr /> Libby Mrs. J. L. Decatur Nov 6st 1863. Does not wish material aid - is abundantly able to pay her expenses wishes the Governors influence to enable her to procure proper passes. Answered Nov 12 '63 Enclosing letter to Dr. J. S. Newberry at Louisville requesting him to aid Mrs. L. in procuring permit to go &C &C Loomis A.D.C. Executive Office Nov 9 63 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 13, Folder 09 (November 1-10, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Mrs. J. L. Libbey to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-11-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510048 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. Decatur 6 Nov 1863 To His Excellency Gov Yates I would not trouble you with another hearing from me. were it not for your misapprehension of my letter where in I expressed myself so stupidly. I do not wish material aid. I am abundantly able to pay my own expenses. I wished your influence so that I could get the requisite passes to enable me to get to Chattanooga. Thanking you very sincerely for your generous sympathy and your kind notice of my letter. I remain Very Respect yours, Mrs. J. L. Libbey <hr /> Libby Mrs. J. L. Decatur Nov 6st 1863. Does not wish material aid - is abundantly able to pay her expenses wishes the Governors influence to enable her to procure proper passes. Answered Nov 12 '63 Enclosing letter to Dr. J. S. Newberry at Louisville requesting him to aid Mrs. L. in procuring permit to go &C &C Loomis A.D.C. Executive Office Nov 9 63 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/c9bfe996a69766274e94b24f4391a2b2.pdf 5ca85c3abaab5ce9d52fcb201339eb92 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Grayville Illinois Monday July the 6th 1863. Honored Sir, It is with great reluctance I assure you that I take the Liberty of addressing you on the present occasion. Being personaly unknown to you I Beg you will please excuse the liberty I am about to take, the object of my addressing you is with Regard to my Husband who is in the Army and he is at the present time very Sick and he is not taken any care of, and he is not in any Hospital, and unless there is something done for him he will not live long, he has nothing to eat but crackes and he cannot eat them, and he is so very week he cannot walk, his fellow Soldiers say that him and Several others in his Regiment will soon die if they are not better attended to than they have been. My Husband is not by any means a healthy man, he has been in this War almost all of the time, he was an Officer in the first 3 months Service, and he served his time out and he enlisted again and was elected an Officer in another Regiment, and he was in it 9 months and his Ill health compeled him to resign his commission, and his health became some better for awhile, and there was another company going from here and the Captain persuaded him to go again promising him an Office, and telling him that if he would go that he would be shure of an Office as he was not able for duty as a private, he then enlisted and was Sworn in and his captain would not let him have the Office, and he went as a private, his Captain Never liked him and he has got him as a private he is very unkind to him and he is very Sick and I think from what my Acquantences write home he cannot live long, unless he <hr /> is removed to some hospital where he can be taken care of. And I Beg you will have something done for him. I would not have written to you but I thought you was a kind hearted man and would not wish any person to die for want of luxuries to sustain life and O beg you will please do something for my poor distresed Husband, and want you to have him Discharged, and if you will not do that please to let him have a furlough to come home so that I can attend to him, and try to Save his life, and if you will not comply with these requests, please have him removed to some of our Northern Hospitals, for unless there is Something done for him he will die and I would be very lonely and desolate indeed, there has a great many died out of his Regiment and the officers does not pay Scarcely any attention to thier men. My Husbands Name is John Wesley Pullen and he is in the 87th Illinois Infantry, Co. B. and he is at Vicksburg or Warrinton, close to Vicksburg, you will please comply with my requsts and please write and tell me if you will do any thing for him or not I hope you will. you will please keep this a Secret and not say anything about me writing to you, but I beg you do Some thing for him, and please write to me and tell me if you will not do something for him. Direct to Mrs. J. W. Pullen Grayville White Illinois no more but remain yours with Respect, Mrs. J. W. Pullen to Hon Gov Yates, <hr /> an July 16 - 63 Pullen J W Mrs. File P. Grayville July 1, 1863. Her husband is in the 87th Regt now before Vickburgh and is very sick - wishes the Governor to have him discharged or sent to some hospital in Illinois. wishes a reply to this letter if any thing can be done for him. Recd Ex O. July 20 '63 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 12, Folder 07 (July 1-10, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. J. W. Pullen to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507034 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. Grayville Illinois Monday July the 6th 1863. Honored Sir, It is with great reluctance I assure you that I take the Liberty of addressing you on the present occasion. Being personaly unknown to you I Beg you will please excuse the liberty I am about to take, the object of my addressing you is with Regard to my Husband who is in the Army and he is at the present time very Sick and he is not taken any care of, and he is not in any Hospital, and unless there is something done for him he will not live long, he has nothing to eat but crackes and he cannot eat them, and he is so very week he cannot walk, his fellow Soldiers say that him and Several others in his Regiment will soon die if they are not better attended to than they have been. My Husband is not by any means a healthy man, he has been in this War almost all of the time, he was an Officer in the first 3 months Service, and he served his time out and he enlisted again and was elected an Officer in another Regiment, and he was in it 9 months and his Ill health compeled him to resign his commission, and his health became some better for awhile, and there was another company going from here and the Captain persuaded him to go again promising him an Office, and telling him that if he would go that he would be shure of an Office as he was not able for duty as a private, he then enlisted and was Sworn in and his captain would not let him have the Office, and he went as a private, his Captain Never liked him and he has got him as a private he is very unkind to him and he is very Sick and I think from what my Acquantences write home he cannot live long, unless he <hr /> is removed to some hospital where he can be taken care of. And I Beg you will have something done for him. I would not have written to you but I thought you was a kind hearted man and would not wish any person to die for want of luxuries to sustain life and O beg you will please do something for my poor distresed Husband, and want you to have him Discharged, and if you will not do that please to let him have a furlough to come home so that I can attend to him, and try to Save his life, and if you will not comply with these requests, please have him removed to some of our Northern Hospitals, for unless there is Something done for him he will die and I would be very lonely and desolate indeed, there has a great many died out of his Regiment and the officers does not pay Scarcely any attention to thier men. My Husbands Name is John Wesley Pullen and he is in the 87th Illinois Infantry, Co. B. and he is at Vicksburg or Warrinton, close to Vicksburg, you will please comply with my requsts and please write and tell me if you will do any thing for him or not I hope you will. you will please keep this a Secret and not say anything about me writing to you, but I beg you do Some thing for him, and please write to me and tell me if you will not do something for him. Direct to Mrs. J. W. Pullen Grayville White Illinois no more but remain yours with Respect, Mrs. J. W. Pullen to Hon Gov Yates, <hr /> an July 16 - 63 Pullen J W Mrs. File P. Grayville July 1, 1863. Her husband is in the 87th Regt now before Vickburgh and is very sick - wishes the Governor to have him discharged or sent to some hospital in Illinois. wishes a reply to this letter if any thing can be done for him. Recd Ex O. July 20 '63 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/4fd03c7b7a7c088a92c4a71f8a900bb2.jpg 325ba67f2e0546dc33794c4b98fabc41 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9565e3c27a3b6d5499d7a397ba7fec30.jpg 6e7c39f1f62fa088697468921e33b677 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 Doud-Herdman, Kirby and Huff Families Collection Subject The topic of the resource Families Huff, Octavia L. Herdman, 1874- Harris, Grace Herdman Doud, Henrietta Herdman, 1865- Doud, Florence V. Herdman, 1857- Doud, Menzer F. (Menzer Fairchild) Doud, Grace Doud, Virginia Gowenlock, James H. (James Herdman), -1953 Denny, Alice Herdman, -1953 Herdman, William H. (William Hamilton), 1828-1904 Herdman, Mary A. Kirby, 1830-1920 Huff, Clarence F. (Clarence Floyd), Sr., 1870-1933 Huff, William H. (William Hamilton), 1890- Schools Illinois--Mount Vernon Arkansas--Hot Springs Herdman, Ada I. (Ada Irene), 1852- Herdman, Ina B. (Ina Belle) Description An account of the resource William H. Herdman, a blacksmith and early resident of Mount Vernon, Illinois, was the son of Robert and Jane Hanson Herdman. He married Mary A. Kirby, the daughter of Moses and Lydia Williamson Kirby. Herdman moved to Mount Vernon from Pennsylvania in 1850. In 1865 his brother, Thomas, a Methodist Episcopal minister, came from Ohio to head the Methodist Seminary at Mount Vernon which closed down during the Civil War. He remained there for four years and then acted as minister for several different churches in the area. In 1890 he was elected president of McKendree College. He remained at the college in various positions for approximately ten years. William Hamilton and Mary had eight daughters including Ada I. Herdman, Ina B. Herdman, Florence V. Herdman, Ellen A. Herdman Gowenlock, Henrietta "Etta" Herdman Doud, Octavia L. Herdman Huff, and Grace Herdman Harris. Henrietta "Etta" Herdman married Menzer Fairchild Doud of St. Louis, Missouri, a newspaper writer for various papers in Kansas and Missouri. Their daughter, Grace, was a school teacher and served as chairman of the Missouri State Association of Childhood Education in 1939. Their oldest daughter, Ada, was also a schoolteacher and taught in the Mount Vernon area for many years. Henrietta Doud's youngest daughter, Virginia, provided many of the photo identifications on the photographs. Photographs in this collection include images of the Herdman family with a high number of images featuring the families of Henrietta Doud, Grace Harris, Ellen Gowenlock, and Octavia Huff. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data studio print b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 7 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400538 Doud-Herdman, Kirby and Huff Families Collection DHKH-278 Title A name given to the resource Mrs. James Hitchcock Description An account of the resource Mrs. James Hitchcock of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, wears Native American-style clothing during a portrait session.  Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America--Clothing Women Ethnic costume Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hitchcock, James Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/96185f6469f97622820115c4beffb837.pdf 18f1805544128364f17bfaf0933ed8e6 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. Honorable Richard Yates Governor of Illinois It cannot have escaped your accurate observation that multitudes of our selfsacrificing soldiers rescued from the battlefield are dying monthly in our military hospitals. After carefully looking at the facts we are overwhelmed by the conviction that a large percentage of these sick could be restored to health, to their friends & to the army, if the sick & wounded who are not too far reduced to permit them to make the journey, were sent from the malicious districts of the south to their friends, or northern hospitals. This is a sufficient reason <hr /> why the parents of our own Illinois troops should plead, as Wisconsin has already successfully done, for the establishment of an extension state Hospital in southern Illinois. We see that it is more economical also to carry the sick man to his food in a healthful climate rich with abundant harvests than to ship his food to him. Fewer vessels would be needed; fewer men employed hence a great gain in time & money. Another weighty reason for this transfer of our enfeebled soldiers is found in the satisfaction it would give to the men themselves & to their parents & friends. "Let me die at home" is a natural & universal wish. Shall we trifle with this wish in those who have willingly offered themselves for their country? <hr /> Or shall we refuse the sick, their only boon they ask, to be in the heart of their family, or near their homes; since all the comforts of the sick room can be so much more easily obtained at the north, with the best of nursing & the most healthful air. A state hospital in Illinois, for such as have not homes to which they would prefer to be sent, that would accommodate our sick we are confident would save the lives of hundreds; & every soldier thus saved, is dear to a circle of friends, & would strengthen our army by making him a strong veteran for the ranks & a bond of union, drawing his whole circle of friends nearer to our government that shows such parental care of its warriors. When an officer becomes much debilitated he is granted leave of ab- <hr /> sence & after a brief tarry at home he usually returns strong & well for duty. Why should we deny to the private soldier that which so benefits his superior? Is it objected, the soldier will never return? Let the multitude that are now returning after a few weeks or months at home be an answer to this objection. Some worthless men would not return; but those who love their country, on whom dependence could be placed in the hour of danger & of battle will return. Gratitude for kind care of them will strengthen their love of country: And shall the good be sacrificed in unhealthy climates because the coward will meanly bide himself at home? Over <hr /> Nothing will give our administration a stronger hold on the affections of all voters than this benevolent care of their sons & brothers. As a most wise strategic movement, a policy for strengthening its hand, let the parents of the country know that their sick sons may go north to be nursed & one of the strongest obstacles to the new call for 300,000 men would be removed. If it be possible to grand this request for Illinois soldiers the blessing of thousand will come upon you & your petitioner will [illegible] for the same. Mrs. Jeremiah Porter Vicksburg Miss Nov 3rd 1863 <hr /> Porter, Mrs. Jeremiah Vicksburg Nov 3 63 Suffering Soldiers <hr /> [illegible] 17 A. C. Nov 7 1863 Gov Yates Sir I have examined this letter and necessary I find it [illegible] I would support that an application be made for a Hospital [illegible] [illegible] in southern Ills [Maybe] at Tamaroa, a good place good building now vacant. Anything you may do tin this matter will be appreciated by the suffering soldiers. Yours truly John A. Logan Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 13, Folder 09 (November 1-10, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 7 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 Mrs. Jeremiah Porter to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-11-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510051 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5eaf121c6c5a0dee6069aa45809acabf.pdf af5bde06e73b5d63f9cb97d6a48b18f9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sterling Aug 10th /62. Hon. R. Yates Sir: Pardon the liberty but the strict sense of justice and unerring judgment you have evinced led me to hope that could you know the merits of John A. Bross he might attain a command suiting his capacity and aspiration. Anxious to serve his country he has already recruited one company now at Dixon under Captain [McGrore?] and is now raising another at Chicago. With a military mind, he has studied to prepare himself before offering his services. Have you not a position he might fill with honor to himself and our country – and I can assure you no act of his will ever cause you to regret your kindness. <hr /> Unknown to him a wifes ardent desires must be an apology for this intrusion Heaven bless you for the assistance you have already rendered our glorious union. Hoping this may merit your approbation. Very Respectfully Mrs. Jno A. Bross Hon. R Yates Springfield Ill. <hr /> Ansd Sep. 2. Mrs. John A. Bross Sterling Aug 16/62 Her husband John A Bross anxious to obtain a command has raised one company now at Dixon & is raising another at Chicago. Answer that I shall be most happy to advance her husband whenever in my power Sign my name to letter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 7, Folder 10 (August 16-17, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Mrs. John A. Bross to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506131 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. Sterling Aug 10th /62. Hon. R. Yates Sir: Pardon the liberty but the strict sense of justice and unerring judgment you have evinced led me to hope that could you know the merits of John A. Bross he might attain a command suiting his capacity and aspiration. Anxious to serve his country he has already recruited one company now at Dixon under Captain [McGrore?] and is now raising another at Chicago. With a military mind, he has studied to prepare himself before offering his services. Have you not a position he might fill with honor to himself and our country – and I can assure you no act of his will ever cause you to regret your kindness. <hr /> Unknown to him a wifes ardent desires must be an apology for this intrusion Heaven bless you for the assistance you have already rendered our glorious union. Hoping this may merit your approbation. Very Respectfully Mrs. Jno A. Bross Hon. R Yates Springfield Ill. <hr /> Ansd Sep. 2. Mrs. John A. Bross Sterling Aug 16/62 Her husband John A Bross anxious to obtain a command has raised one company now at Dixon & is raising another at Chicago. Answer that I shall be most happy to advance her husband whenever in my power Sign my name to letter 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/47c896f830a407d72d63ed9b5747b367.pdf c0938fe357c893ba484fdaa04a421050 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York Dec. 27th 1863 Hon. Richard Yates - Dear Sir - According to your request, I write to remind you of the subject, in relation to which I called upon you while in this city. As I then informed you, situated as I am, with two young children, it is almost impossible for me to obtain employment sufficiently remunerative to aid very materially towards our support, and though very fortunate in having my parents spared to me, they are quite advanced in life, and I cannot be dependent on them - consequently I feel that upon my own efforts rests <hr /> the present care and future education of my helpless children, so early deprived of a father's protection. During the time that my husband was employed in your service, I earnestly believe him to have been devoted to your interests, and faithful in the discharge of the duties assigned to him; and I make this appeal to you, hoping that if there is any amount due to him, you will, as you promised, interest yourself in my cause. I believe you to have been a kind friend to my husband, and now may I not hope that that same friendly assistance may be extended to me? My address is 9 Lewis St. - this city. Anxiously awaiting your reply - I remain, very resp'y, Mrs. John Belzer <hr /> Belzer Mrs John New York Dec 27 1863 Wishes to remind the Governor of an unsettled claim due her husband, she is almost destitute, wishes account settled. Col Loomis Please find out the state of Bestor's acct as far as possible & get up a statement to be sent to Mrs Bestor Executive Office Jany 1864 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. John Belzer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507326 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. New York Dec. 27th 1863 Hon. Richard Yates - Dear Sir - According to your request, I write to remind you of the subject, in relation to which I called upon you while in this city. As I then informed you, situated as I am, with two young children, it is almost impossible for me to obtain employment sufficiently remunerative to aid very materially towards our support, and though very fortunate in having my parents spared to me, they are quite advanced in life, and I cannot be dependent on them - consequently I feel that upon my own efforts rests <hr /> the present care and future education of my helpless children, so early deprived of a father's protection. During the time that my husband was employed in your service, I earnestly believe him to have been devoted to your interests, and faithful in the discharge of the duties assigned to him; and I make this appeal to you, hoping that if there is any amount due to him, you will, as you promised, interest yourself in my cause. I believe you to have been a kind friend to my husband, and now may I not hope that that same friendly assistance may be extended to me? My address is 9 Lewis St. - this city. Anxiously awaiting your reply - I remain, very resp'y, Mrs. John Belzer <hr /> Belzer Mrs John New York Dec 27 1863 Wishes to remind the Governor of an unsettled claim due her husband, she is almost destitute, wishes account settled. Col Loomis Please find out the state of Bestor's acct as far as possible & get up a statement to be sent to Mrs Bestor Executive Office Jany 1864 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/eed606bb3a9ba553c3fb5f3c14eedd33.pdf f5214d547710c44b4337c6ce5d1bb0af Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Milwaukee Dec 28th/63 To his Excellency Gov Yates Dear Sir My Husband Col John Mason Loomis you will recollect as Colonel of the 26th Illinois Inft and for a year past has been the ranking Colonel of the State. For more than two years he has been in Command of a Brigade. He has been in twelve battles the last Chattanooga in the assault upon Missionary Ridge; where he lost 450 of his Brigade his horse being shot under him during the engagement. He has on <hr /> several occasions received from his Commanding General the highest Commendation. His friends feel that his services should be rewarded by promotion. This you can secure to him, and I take the liberty having had the pleasure of your acquaintance at Memphis last Spring of Calling your attention to my husband's services. asking your recommendation to the President for his promotion. My Husband would not ask it, for he believes in receiving promotion by exploits in the field, and feeling that he is not indebted to the favor of any man, but in times like these I fear that merit may be overlooked, and I therefore take the liberty of <hr /> addressing you entirely without his knowledge. I am Governor Your obt servant Mrs John Mason Loomis <hr /> Loomis Mrs John M Milwaukee Dec 28 63. Her husband is the ranking Col of the State has been in a number of battles. Wishes Governor to recommend him for promotion - Write strong letter to be forwarded to her Executive Office Dec 31 63 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. John Mason Loomis to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507331 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. Milwaukee Dec 28th/63 To his Excellency Gov Yates Dear Sir My Husband Col John Mason Loomis you will recollect as Colonel of the 26th Illinois Inft and for a year past has been the ranking Colonel of the State. For more than two years he has been in Command of a Brigade. He has been in twelve battles the last Chattanooga in the assault upon Missionary Ridge; where he lost 450 of his Brigade his horse being shot under him during the engagement. He has on <hr /> several occasions received from his Commanding General the highest Commendation. His friends feel that his services should be rewarded by promotion. This you can secure to him, and I take the liberty having had the pleasure of your acquaintance at Memphis last Spring of Calling your attention to my husband's services. asking your recommendation to the President for his promotion. My Husband would not ask it, for he believes in receiving promotion by exploits in the field, and feeling that he is not indebted to the favor of any man, but in times like these I fear that merit may be overlooked, and I therefore take the liberty of <hr /> addressing you entirely without his knowledge. I am Governor Your obt servant Mrs John Mason Loomis <hr /> Loomis Mrs John M Milwaukee Dec 28 63. Her husband is the ranking Col of the State has been in a number of battles. Wishes Governor to recommend him for promotion - Write strong letter to be forwarded to her Executive Office Dec 31 63 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/406697c836b1fb735221c2f708e765d3.pdf 9fa309a50caad02b85b34b927befcb3b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 04 (June 1-10, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Mrs. L. Bradley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-06-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506845 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/cce7b3fb12860b3dac352a416e9e35ce.pdf 27b6d70a2e94aa33e938405b9e8243df 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. Murraysville, Ills. Sept 28th / 63 Gov Yates Dear Sir, You will think it strange of my makeing application to you for a favor, I think it my duty owing to the situation in which we are placed, in regard to the safety of our lives, and property, the Copperheads have even gone so far as to threaten my husbands life, and I think it necessary to arm ourselves against such [emergencies?] and for this purpose I would ask the great favor of you to send me two revolvers as I have only one son out of the army at home and he is but <hr /> 16 years old, my husband knows nothing of this but I felt confident that you would grant me this favor if you will send them I will take good care of them and return them at some future time. I suppose you will know that Samuel Murray is my husband I will do anything in defense of my Country I am going to defend my rights if possible I hope you will excuse me and if this meets your approbation that you will direct to me and you will oblige Yours respectfully Mrs. S. M. Murray. <hr /> File M. Murray Mrs S M Murraysville Sept 23 63 Wishes the Governor to send her two revolvers to defend herself against the Copperheads. Says her husbands life has been threatened. Ex Office Sept 25 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 13, Folder 05 (September 16-30, 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 Mrs. L. M. Murray to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-09-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503913 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/440dfab4be7c120c85387f8602f1a370.pdf 8357e9ee250d868ec6ceba267930c00a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield June 1863 To the Hon. Governor Yates of Ill. I send this at your request, as a reminder, to tell you sir, how much I desire to labour in my countrys cause, is that, I will go at once wherever you will direct, or whenever, in a very short notice, hoping you may in very short time fit up about you spoke of, and had sent Adjt Fuller, to learn the particulars, I am yours sincerly & patiently Mrs. L. P. Arnold cor of Adams 2d st. Springfield. Permit me to refer you to my Pastor Albert Hale, 2d Chu & my family Phy---Dr Lathrop. <hr /> Hon Gov Yates <hr /> File "A" Arnold Mrs L V Springfield June 10 1863. Tenders her services to labor for the soldiers---says she will go at once wherever the Governor may direct. refers to her pastor Mr. Hale. Recd Ex O. June 12, 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 12, Folder 04 (June 1-10, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. L. P. Arnold to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-06-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506871 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. Springfield June 1863 To the Hon. Governor Yates of Ill. I send this at your request, as a reminder, to tell you sir, how much I desire to labour in my countrys cause, is that, I will go at once wherever you will direct, or whenever, in a very short notice, hoping you may in very short time fit up about you spoke of, and had sent Adjt Fuller, to learn the particulars, I am yours sincerly & patiently Mrs. L. P. Arnold cor of Adams 2d st. Springfield. Permit me to refer you to my Pastor Albert Hale, 2d Chu & my family Phy---Dr Lathrop. <hr /> Hon Gov Yates <hr /> File "A" Arnold Mrs L V Springfield June 10 1863. Tenders her services to labor for the soldiers---says she will go at once wherever the Governor may direct. refers to her pastor Mr. Hale. Recd Ex O. June 12, 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/3f49904fd2a4ef22546587916b226b1c.pdf 313319ef8b0e30278a44d419086127d2 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. Hon R. W. Yates Springfield Ill. Dear Sir. I am making a collection of the autographs of the Gov's and Lieut. Gov's of all the Loyal States. May I be permitted to ask for yours? Hoping you will grant the favor. I remain very respectfully Yours Mrs. L. P. Hilliard Chicago, Ill. <hr /> File Private Hilliard Mrs. L. P. Chicago Ills No date Wants your exys autograph. Answered. Recd Ex O Sept 29 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 13, Folder 05 (September 16-30, 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 Mrs. L. P. Hilliard to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-09-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503914 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3212b36bbf18bb2616f413fce748df2f.pdf 8980e3aac9fa85dff22b06ade1a8f830 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 18 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300444 T1883.01.12-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mrs. L.M. Smith to Edwina Booth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mrs. L.M. Smith Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1883-01-12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource In her letter to Edwina Booth, Mrs. L.M. Smith praises Edwina's father and tells her what Germans think about Shakespearean actors, etc. The letter is written on black bordered mourning stationary with parts of it written in German. 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/3ae1cf3ff345d1b3eded4b6051bc4029.pdf d0133430ce1d35b9d54d594d90353d2f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [Entan?]-Place Baltimore Md Oct 5/64 to, Governor Yates of Illinois Sir, In June last was committed to the care of the Chairman of the delegates to the political convention from your state a volume entitled "Our Country" for your State Library. The same being sent to all the loyal States by this mode of transmission I am collecting the official acknowledgements from the same, with autographs of the Governors which usually accompany them. I hope the copy for Illinois has been received. I have the honour to be respectfully Mrs Lincoln Phelps on behalf of the State Fair organization of the Ladies of Maryland, and Editor of the National Books "Our Country' <hr /> Mrs. Lincoln Phelps Baltimore Oct 5th 64 Says she sent by the hands of the Prest of the Delegates from Ills to the "Baltimore Convention" a copy of "Our Country" for the State library . Wants Govr to acknowledge receipt & send autograph. Sec State Ansd H Mr Hirschback -- There is no such book in the Library. I suggest that you send this note to the Chairman of the National Committee. O.M. Hatch Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 07 (October 11-18, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. Lincoln Phelps to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509629 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. [Entan?]-Place Baltimore Md Oct 5/64 to, Governor Yates of Illinois Sir, In June last was committed to the care of the Chairman of the delegates to the political convention from your state a volume entitled "Our Country" for your State Library. The same being sent to all the loyal States by this mode of transmission I am collecting the official acknowledgements from the same, with autographs of the Governors which usually accompany them. I hope the copy for Illinois has been received. I have the honour to be respectfully Mrs Lincoln Phelps on behalf of the State Fair organization of the Ladies of Maryland, and Editor of the National Books "Our Country' <hr /> Mrs. Lincoln Phelps Baltimore Oct 5th 64 Says she sent by the hands of the Prest of the Delegates from Ills to the "Baltimore Convention" a copy of "Our Country" for the State library . Wants Govr to acknowledge receipt & send autograph. Sec State Ansd H Mr Hirschback -- There is no such book in the Library. I suggest that you send this note to the Chairman of the National Committee. O.M. Hatch 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/188a7c2632ad80538ef9b3f43b650869.pdf 5d56ea9f505a09158b342ed97f519bfa Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [1863] Springfield Feb 16th His Excellency Gov Yates The kindness with which you entertained my request that leave of absents be granted my husband Capt J D Lloyd of Co B 11th Mo Vols Infty has not only [won?] my gratitude but has inboldened me to ask still another favor Should the Department at Washington refuse your request would it not be possible through Gov Gamble of Mo to obtain permission for him to return long enough to securt his health which has been much impaired by protracted service Yours greatfully Mrs Lloyd <hr /> [Wm Soms?] <hr /> Mrs. J. D. Lloyd Springfield Feb 16th/63 Would like the Gov to grant her husband Cap J. D. Lloyd of Co B 11th Mo Reg a leave of absence should the department at Washington refuse the request would it not be possible to procur one of Gov Gamble of Mo? Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. Lloyd to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503635 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. [1863] Springfield Feb 16th His Excellency Gov Yates The kindness with which you entertained my request that leave of absents be granted my husband Capt J D Lloyd of Co B 11th Mo Vols Infty has not only [won?] my gratitude but has inboldened me to ask still another favor Should the Department at Washington refuse your request would it not be possible through Gov Gamble of Mo to obtain permission for him to return long enough to securt his health which has been much impaired by protracted service Yours greatfully Mrs Lloyd <hr /> [Wm Soms?] <hr /> Mrs. J. D. Lloyd Springfield Feb 16th/63 Would like the Gov to grant her husband Cap J. D. Lloyd of Co B 11th Mo Reg a leave of absence should the department at Washington refuse the request would it not be possible to procur one of Gov Gamble of Mo? 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/8c18e49f02dad27163ae8523f8d7407d.pdf a27bd0a9d04e1b1c8a90ba921cea7c29 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Oct. 31. /63 Hon. R. Yates. Dear Sir. The Album to which you contributed your photograph has been sold at the Fair for $60. $100 is now offered for a duplicate collection. I am sure that you will with pleasure contribute again to raise such a sum for our sick and wounded soldiers. Please write your name beneath the picture as close as is convenient. Very Respectfully Mrs. Lyman Trumbull <hr /> Ansd – Nov 3 – 63 – (Priv.) Trumbull Mrs L. Chicago Oct 31st 1863. The Album to which the Governor contributed his Photograph has been sold for sixty dollars. Wishes him to contribute again for same purpose. Executive Office Nov 2 1863. <hr /> NORTH-WESTERN FAIR FOR THE Sanitary Commission At the late Convention of Ladies from the North-Western States, held in Chicago, September 1st and 2nd, to make arrangements for the Grand Fair to be held in that city, the last week of October and first week of November, a Committee was appointed to prepare a circular for general distribution, specifying what articles were needed for that purpose, and giving such instruction and information as might be deemed necessary to efficient and intelligent action. In enumerating the donations needed for the Fair, the Committee have thought best to arrange them in the following classes: CLASS FIRST Knitted stocking and socks for men, women and children; all manner of useful and ornamental articles in fancy knitting; shawls, sontags, tripods, collars; hoods; Polish boots, childrens' gaiters, shirts and drawers, mittens, wristlets, undersleeves, baby socks; foot-cushings, sofa-pillows, carriage-blankets and Afghans; articles of childrens' and infants' clothing, shirts, aprons, &c; gentlemen's dressing-gowns, smoking-caps, slippers, shirt-bosoms and collars; embroideries, &c. CLASS SECOND. All useful and ornamental articles in wax, leather, shell, bead, hair and cone work; fancy vases, preparations of autumn leaves, sea mosses, skeletonized leaves, hanging baskets, drawing and paintings, acquaria, herbaria, mineralogical and etomological cabinets or single specimens, shells, stuffed birds, Indian curiosities, winter bouquets, crosses, floral designs of “immortelles” or German amaranths, &c., &c.; work-baskets, needle-books, pin-cushions, emery balls, &c., in every variety. CLASS THIRD. Articles to be donated by manufacturers or dealers, such as musical instructions, sewing, knitting, washing and wringing-machines, cabinet furniture, carriages and saddlery, jewelry and silver work, fancy china and miniature setts; toys of all kinds; fancy dry goods, furs and millinery goods; books, stationery, pictures and photographs. Articles of this class will be marked with the name and residence of the maker and donor, and whenever sold, will not be removed till the close of the Fair. <hr /> 2 CLASS FOURTH. Agricultural and dairy products of every kind, which will be marked, exhibited and sold in the same manner as class Third. CLASS FIFTH. Evergreens for decorative purposes---these should be made into wreaths; the rare and more delicate, such as ground pine, into shields, stars, crossess, mottoes, &c. A few small and shapely evergreen trees are desired. CLASS SIXTH. Fruits---Apples by the box, barrel or basket; choice winter apples and pears with the varieties marked. Fall fruits, apples, quinces and grapes. All articles in the above six classes may be sent at any time during the week preceding the Fair, care being taken to ensure their arrival at Chicago by the twentieth of October. CLASS SEVENTH. Flowers and floral designs; green-house plants in pots. Donors of this class in Michigan will please send their offerings during the first week of the Fair; in Wisconsin and Iowa, the second week; and in Illinois at any time during the Fair. It is desirable that the same order should be observed in sending the edibles for the dinner and refreshment tables. CLASS EIGHTH. Supplies for the tables; turkeys, chickens, hams, tongues, halibut, salmon, roast beef and mutton; birds, and all varieties of game; pork and beans, and oysters. Al of these (excepting the latter) must be thoroughly and carefully cooked. Tea, coffee, chocolate, broma, sugar, and cream, so put up as to ensure its sweetness for two or three days. Plum and other cakes that will keep; mince, apple and cranberry pies, put up carefully in racks for transportation; preserves, jellies, jams, marmalades and canned fruits, also honey, in sealed jars; pickles of all kinds, sweet and sour, without vinegar, which will be added to them when opened for use; potatoes and vegetables of every kind, and of these too many cannot be sent. As a great number of knives, forks and spoons will be required for the use of the tables, donations of these articles are earnestly requested. They can afterwards be reserved for future occasions, or donated to the Soldiers' Homes, always in need of these utensils. CLASS NINTH. Trophies, battle relics, and mementoes of the war; battle-flags, rebel flags, shells, balls, guns, sabres, swords, or missiles of any kind, papers and documents, accompanied by a statement of whatever gives to each its peculiar interest. These will be arranged for exhibition and sale in a room especially <hr /> 3 devoted to that purpose, and will be one of the most attractive features of the great Fair. In addition to the articles of this kind donated for sale, it is proposed to receive for exhibition all articles from cabinets, organizations and individuals, loaned for this purpose. Hence, State Historical Societies, Military Companies, or private individuals, having articles of this class in this possession, who are willing to loan them, are requested to make known their willingness to one of the following Committee: Mrs. D. P. Livermore, Chicago, Ill; Miss Valeria Campbell, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Dr. Carr, Madison, Wis.; an Mrs. N. H. Brainard, Iowa City, Iowa. All pictures and works of art donated, will be arranged in a gallery, lighted so as to exhibit them to the best advantage. Loans of pictures and statuary are solicited for the exhibition. They will be handled with great care, be arranged by competent persons, and during their exhibition will be in charge of a careful custodian, and afterward, will be well packed, and returned to their owners. Donations of money are also needed to meet contingent expenses in the preparations of the Fair, which, in view of its great magnitude, must necessarily be heavy. There will be bills to be met for printing, mailing, painting, carpentering, cleaning of halls, expressage, decorations, &c., to liquidate which, donations of money will be indispensable. Money may be sent to either of the Committee whose names are subscribed to this circular, or to E. W. Blatchford, the Treasurer of the Chicago Sanitary Commission, care being taken to indicate the purpose for which it is donated. All articles intended for the Fair must be sent and directed in the same manner as Hospital Stores, marked Chicago Sanitary Commission, (for the North-Western Fair.) At the time of shipment, a letter of notification should be sent to the Secretary, E.B. McCagg, containing the bill of shipment and invoice of the box. Its receipt will be immediately acknowledged by letter. This will insure the free transmission of all boxes, barrels and package. At the close of the Fair, a complete catalogue of articles donated (with the names and residence of the donors), will be published, and a copy furnished to every contributor. Each State will be credited with the amount of her donations. Every Aid Society, Union League, and Good Templar's Lodge in the North-West, is requested to appoint a Committee IMMEDIATELY, to canvass its neighborhood, and secure laborers for this great work. Clergymen of all denominations, are urgently requested to interest their parishes in this great enterprise, and stimulate their ladies to the manufacture and donation of articles for the Fair. They can thus materially aid the noble cause of hospital relief, which need unintermitting benefactions. Efforts for the Fair should not interfere with the regular work for the hospitals. That must, in no wise, be diminished, or postponed. <hr /> 4 It would facilitate the labors of the Committee of Arrangements, if lists of articles promised could be forwarded to them at an early day, thus giving them power to supply important deficiencies. Letters may be addressed to Mrs. A. H. Hoge, or Mrs. D. P. Livermore, Chicago Sanitary Commission. The Fair will be opened on Tuesday morning, October 27th, at Bryan Hall, where visitors will be informed what other Halls are in use of the Fair. The arrangements are not sufficiently perfected to make this announcement at present. Dinner will be served in the lower Hall (Bryan) from 12 M. to 4 P.M., on Tuesday, and thenceforward, every day, at the same hours, during the continuance of the Fair. Arrangements are being made to dine from 1,000 to 1,500 persons, elegantly and comfortably, during each day of the Fair. There will be a brilliant evening entertainment, at Metropolitan Hall, on Tuesday evening, October 27h, and thenceforward every evening during the Fair. Particulars will be given hereafter in the papers, and at the Halls of Exhibition. The hearty, prompt, and efficient co-operation of the entire North-West, is urgently solicited. The great, every-renewed, and painful needs of our heroic soldiers, sick and wounded, in hospitals, call for the utmost efforts of all loyal men and women, to make this affair an overwhelming pecuniary success. It should be remembered that the Chicago Branch of the U.S. Sanitary Commission bestows it benefactions on all sick and wounded soldiers, without regard to state, rank, color, army or navy. Hence, it has claims on the liberality and labor of all loyal men and women. Mrs. A. H. HOGE, <pre>" D. P. LiIVERMORE, Chicago, Ill. </pre> <pre>" H. L. COLT, Milwaukee, WIs. " Dr. CARR, Madison, Wis. </pre> Miss VALERIA CAMPBELL, Detroit, Mich. <pre>" SIBLEY, Detroit, Mich. </pre> Mrs. Dr. ELY, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. <pre>" N. H. BRAINARD, Iowa City, Iowa. </pre> Committee. TO THE GERMANS. Mrs. Governor Salmon, of Madison, Wisconsin, has kindly and generously consented to solicit and receive the contributions of the Germans for this Fair. These offerings will be sent together, will be arranged, displayed, and sold in a separate department, space being reserved for them, exclusively, over which Mrs. Salomon consents to preside in person, throughout the Fair, assisted in this work by Ladies of her own selection. A most cordial and earnest invitation is extended to the German ladies of the North-west to co-operate with Mrs. Salomon in her undertaking, with the assurance that every facility will be granted them for the display and sale of the beautiful handiwork, and fancy wares in which they so greatly excel. Will Gov Yates contribute his photograph with autograph beneath, to be placed in a Album with those of other distinguished persons, and sold at the fair for the purpose specified within Respectfully Mrs. L. Trumbull Chicago Ills. <hr /> Sent Photogr. Oct 24-63 Private. Trumbull Mrs. L Chicago Ill Oct 1863. Wishes the Governor to contribute his Photograph with autograph beneath, to be placed in a Album and sold at the Fair. Executive Office Oct 22 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 7 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 Mrs. Lyman Trumbull to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510026 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. Chicago Oct. 31. /63 Hon. R. Yates. Dear Sir. The Album to which you contributed your photograph has been sold at the Fair for $60. $100 is now offered for a duplicate collection. I am sure that you will with pleasure contribute again to raise such a sum for our sick and wounded soldiers. Please write your name beneath the picture as close as is convenient. Very Respectfully Mrs. Lyman Trumbull <hr /> Ansd – Nov 3 – 63 – (Priv.) Trumbull Mrs L. Chicago Oct 31st 1863. The Album to which the Governor contributed his Photograph has been sold for sixty dollars. Wishes him to contribute again for same purpose. Executive Office Nov 2 1863. <hr /> NORTH-WESTERN FAIR FOR THE Sanitary Commission At the late Convention of Ladies from the North-Western States, held in Chicago, September 1st and 2nd, to make arrangements for the Grand Fair to be held in that city, the last week of October and first week of November, a Committee was appointed to prepare a circular for general distribution, specifying what articles were needed for that purpose, and giving such instruction and information as might be deemed necessary to efficient and intelligent action. In enumerating the donations needed for the Fair, the Committee have thought best to arrange them in the following classes: CLASS FIRST Knitted stocking and socks for men, women and children; all manner of useful and ornamental articles in fancy knitting; shawls, sontags, tripods, collars; hoods; Polish boots, childrens' gaiters, shirts and drawers, mittens, wristlets, undersleeves, baby socks; foot-cushings, sofa-pillows, carriage-blankets and Afghans; articles of childrens' and infants' clothing, shirts, aprons, &c; gentlemen's dressing-gowns, smoking-caps, slippers, shirt-bosoms and collars; embroideries, &c. CLASS SECOND. All useful and ornamental articles in wax, leather, shell, bead, hair and cone work; fancy vases, preparations of autumn leaves, sea mosses, skeletonized leaves, hanging baskets, drawing and paintings, acquaria, herbaria, mineralogical and etomological cabinets or single specimens, shells, stuffed birds, Indian curiosities, winter bouquets, crosses, floral designs of “immortelles” or German amaranths, &c., &c.; work-baskets, needle-books, pin-cushions, emery balls, &c., in every variety. CLASS THIRD. Articles to be donated by manufacturers or dealers, such as musical instructions, sewing, knitting, washing and wringing-machines, cabinet furniture, carriages and saddlery, jewelry and silver work, fancy china and miniature setts; toys of all kinds; fancy dry goods, furs and millinery goods; books, stationery, pictures and photographs. Articles of this class will be marked with the name and residence of the maker and donor, and whenever sold, will not be removed till the close of the Fair. <hr /> 2 CLASS FOURTH. Agricultural and dairy products of every kind, which will be marked, exhibited and sold in the same manner as class Third. CLASS FIFTH. Evergreens for decorative purposes---these should be made into wreaths; the rare and more delicate, such as ground pine, into shields, stars, crossess, mottoes, &c. A few small and shapely evergreen trees are desired. CLASS SIXTH. Fruits---Apples by the box, barrel or basket; choice winter apples and pears with the varieties marked. Fall fruits, apples, quinces and grapes. All articles in the above six classes may be sent at any time during the week preceding the Fair, care being taken to ensure their arrival at Chicago by the twentieth of October. CLASS SEVENTH. Flowers and floral designs; green-house plants in pots. Donors of this class in Michigan will please send their offerings during the first week of the Fair; in Wisconsin and Iowa, the second week; and in Illinois at any time during the Fair. It is desirable that the same order should be observed in sending the edibles for the dinner and refreshment tables. CLASS EIGHTH. Supplies for the tables; turkeys, chickens, hams, tongues, halibut, salmon, roast beef and mutton; birds, and all varieties of game; pork and beans, and oysters. Al of these (excepting the latter) must be thoroughly and carefully cooked. Tea, coffee, chocolate, broma, sugar, and cream, so put up as to ensure its sweetness for two or three days. Plum and other cakes that will keep; mince, apple and cranberry pies, put up carefully in racks for transportation; preserves, jellies, jams, marmalades and canned fruits, also honey, in sealed jars; pickles of all kinds, sweet and sour, without vinegar, which will be added to them when opened for use; potatoes and vegetables of every kind, and of these too many cannot be sent. As a great number of knives, forks and spoons will be required for the use of the tables, donations of these articles are earnestly requested. They can afterwards be reserved for future occasions, or donated to the Soldiers' Homes, always in need of these utensils. CLASS NINTH. Trophies, battle relics, and mementoes of the war; battle-flags, rebel flags, shells, balls, guns, sabres, swords, or missiles of any kind, papers and documents, accompanied by a statement of whatever gives to each its peculiar interest. These will be arranged for exhibition and sale in a room especially <hr /> 3 devoted to that purpose, and will be one of the most attractive features of the great Fair. In addition to the articles of this kind donated for sale, it is proposed to receive for exhibition all articles from cabinets, organizations and individuals, loaned for this purpose. Hence, State Historical Societies, Military Companies, or private individuals, having articles of this class in this possession, who are willing to loan them, are requested to make known their willingness to one of the following Committee: Mrs. D. P. Livermore, Chicago, Ill; Miss Valeria Campbell, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Dr. Carr, Madison, Wis.; an Mrs. N. H. Brainard, Iowa City, Iowa. All pictures and works of art donated, will be arranged in a gallery, lighted so as to exhibit them to the best advantage. Loans of pictures and statuary are solicited for the exhibition. They will be handled with great care, be arranged by competent persons, and during their exhibition will be in charge of a careful custodian, and afterward, will be well packed, and returned to their owners. Donations of money are also needed to meet contingent expenses in the preparations of the Fair, which, in view of its great magnitude, must necessarily be heavy. There will be bills to be met for printing, mailing, painting, carpentering, cleaning of halls, expressage, decorations, &c., to liquidate which, donations of money will be indispensable. Money may be sent to either of the Committee whose names are subscribed to this circular, or to E. W. Blatchford, the Treasurer of the Chicago Sanitary Commission, care being taken to indicate the purpose for which it is donated. All articles intended for the Fair must be sent and directed in the same manner as Hospital Stores, marked Chicago Sanitary Commission, (for the North-Western Fair.) At the time of shipment, a letter of notification should be sent to the Secretary, E.B. McCagg, containing the bill of shipment and invoice of the box. Its receipt will be immediately acknowledged by letter. This will insure the free transmission of all boxes, barrels and package. At the close of the Fair, a complete catalogue of articles donated (with the names and residence of the donors), will be published, and a copy furnished to every contributor. Each State will be credited with the amount of her donations. Every Aid Society, Union League, and Good Templar's Lodge in the North-West, is requested to appoint a Committee IMMEDIATELY, to canvass its neighborhood, and secure laborers for this great work. Clergymen of all denominations, are urgently requested to interest their parishes in this great enterprise, and stimulate their ladies to the manufacture and donation of articles for the Fair. They can thus materially aid the noble cause of hospital relief, which need unintermitting benefactions. Efforts for the Fair should not interfere with the regular work for the hospitals. That must, in no wise, be diminished, or postponed. <hr /> 4 It would facilitate the labors of the Committee of Arrangements, if lists of articles promised could be forwarded to them at an early day, thus giving them power to supply important deficiencies. Letters may be addressed to Mrs. A. H. Hoge, or Mrs. D. P. Livermore, Chicago Sanitary Commission. The Fair will be opened on Tuesday morning, October 27th, at Bryan Hall, where visitors will be informed what other Halls are in use of the Fair. The arrangements are not sufficiently perfected to make this announcement at present. Dinner will be served in the lower Hall (Bryan) from 12 M. to 4 P.M., on Tuesday, and thenceforward, every day, at the same hours, during the continuance of the Fair. Arrangements are being made to dine from 1,000 to 1,500 persons, elegantly and comfortably, during each day of the Fair. There will be a brilliant evening entertainment, at Metropolitan Hall, on Tuesday evening, October 27h, and thenceforward every evening during the Fair. Particulars will be given hereafter in the papers, and at the Halls of Exhibition. The hearty, prompt, and efficient co-operation of the entire North-West, is urgently solicited. The great, every-renewed, and painful needs of our heroic soldiers, sick and wounded, in hospitals, call for the utmost efforts of all loyal men and women, to make this affair an overwhelming pecuniary success. It should be remembered that the Chicago Branch of the U.S. Sanitary Commission bestows it benefactions on all sick and wounded soldiers, without regard to state, rank, color, army or navy. Hence, it has claims on the liberality and labor of all loyal men and women. Mrs. A. H. HOGE, <pre>" D. P. LiIVERMORE, Chicago, Ill. </pre> <pre>" H. L. COLT, Milwaukee, WIs. " Dr. CARR, Madison, Wis. </pre> Miss VALERIA CAMPBELL, Detroit, Mich. <pre>" SIBLEY, Detroit, Mich. </pre> Mrs. Dr. ELY, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. <pre>" N. H. BRAINARD, Iowa City, Iowa. </pre> Committee. TO THE GERMANS. Mrs. Governor Salmon, of Madison, Wisconsin, has kindly and generously consented to solicit and receive the contributions of the Germans for this Fair. These offerings will be sent together, will be arranged, displayed, and sold in a separate department, space being reserved for them, exclusively, over which Mrs. Salomon consents to preside in person, throughout the Fair, assisted in this work by Ladies of her own selection. A most cordial and earnest invitation is extended to the German ladies of the North-west to co-operate with Mrs. Salomon in her undertaking, with the assurance that every facility will be granted them for the display and sale of the beautiful handiwork, and fancy wares in which they so greatly excel. Will Gov Yates contribute his photograph with autograph beneath, to be placed in a Album with those of other distinguished persons, and sold at the fair for the purpose specified within Respectfully Mrs. L. Trumbull Chicago Ills. <hr /> Sent Photogr. Oct 24-63 Private. Trumbull Mrs. L Chicago Ill Oct 1863. Wishes the Governor to contribute his Photograph with autograph beneath, to be placed in a Album and sold at the Fair. Executive Office Oct 22 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/7877f8a95375e62173a44c2695b41ef8.pdf 4c0d5c8619c6cc3c5152223d6bfaec6d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With C Balance letter 8/2/63 His Ex Richard Yates Springfield Illinois (8/2/63) Dear Sir I have been deeply bereaved in the death of my son R McKee Davis who was mortally wounded while defending the honored old Flag on the 22d of May before the entrenchments at Vicksburg. "He had followed the Flag to the fortifications of the enemy, fighting bravely, when by a murderous fire from the foe, with explosive balls, he was shockingly wounded in the left thigh above the knee" says his chaplain. "I was near him" continues the chaplain, and witnessed his cool, calm courage - saw him about to plant the flag on the fortifications as he fell - The flag was planted and his eye beamed with [patriotic?] triumph as he beheld it wave from the ramparts <hr /> of the foe. I helped to bind up his wound - left him upon the stretcher and saw him conveyed from the field." "Tell my mother" said he "I die in the faith and hope of the christian - tell my young wife to live near then Savior and bring up our child in the fear of God so that we may meet in heaven." Pardon me dear sir for going into such particulars. My chief desire now is to get his remains when the weather gets cooler and have them near us. I write to you believing that you have much benevolence - to ask if you could assist me in this dearly cherished object. I cannot raise all the means as I am in straitened circumstances pecuniarely. If you or any of the old friends of my late husband Samuel H. Davis a patriot and <hr /> christian long since gone to the spirit would assist me in this matter I should be very greatly indebted and so would his distressed widow. - Please let me hear from you at your convenience - My PO address is Mrs M B Davis, Box 1112 PO Chicago Most respectfully yours Mrs M B Davis Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 13, Folder 01 (August 1-15, 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 Mrs. M. B. Davis to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503665 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 C Balance letter 8/2/63 His Ex Richard Yates Springfield Illinois (8/2/63) Dear Sir I have been deeply bereaved in the death of my son R McKee Davis who was mortally wounded while defending the honored old Flag on the 22d of May before the entrenchments at Vicksburg. "He had followed the Flag to the fortifications of the enemy, fighting bravely, when by a murderous fire from the foe, with explosive balls, he was shockingly wounded in the left thigh above the knee" says his chaplain. "I was near him" continues the chaplain, and witnessed his cool, calm courage - saw him about to plant the flag on the fortifications as he fell - The flag was planted and his eye beamed with [patriotic?] triumph as he beheld it wave from the ramparts <hr /> of the foe. I helped to bind up his wound - left him upon the stretcher and saw him conveyed from the field." "Tell my mother" said he "I die in the faith and hope of the christian - tell my young wife to live near then Savior and bring up our child in the fear of God so that we may meet in heaven." Pardon me dear sir for going into such particulars. My chief desire now is to get his remains when the weather gets cooler and have them near us. I write to you believing that you have much benevolence - to ask if you could assist me in this dearly cherished object. I cannot raise all the means as I am in straitened circumstances pecuniarely. If you or any of the old friends of my late husband Samuel H. Davis a patriot and <hr /> christian long since gone to the spirit would assist me in this matter I should be very greatly indebted and so would his distressed widow. - Please let me hear from you at your convenience - My PO address is Mrs M B Davis, Box 1112 PO Chicago Most respectfully yours Mrs M B Davis 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/2369a8826f3fe1ee96f84113d66d08bc.pdf e88baf3b42fac4db9841ab5c0aef72db Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Danville Jan 25 Gov Yates Dear sir as I have no other way of gaining the infermation I want I apply to you knowing that you could give it correct. first the name of the capt of company F and whare he enlisted his his men and who is thair Col I have a friend in that comp that I have not heard from since the last battle I wrote to the capt but not knowing his name I presume it never reached him if you will give me the infermation <hr /> I disire you may relieve the mind of one who has lost one son in the Army and is anxious to know the fate of other friends and you will confer it lasting faver upon your humble servant Mrs. M. Barnett Danville Illinois <hr /> Barnett Mrs M Danville Jany 25 1864. Wishes to know the name of the Captain of Co F, (does not say what Regt) and where he enlisted his men, has a friend in that Company. Wrote Jany 29. 64. for the number of Regiment. Hirshbach Executive Office Jany 27 64 Give information 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 14, Folder 09 (January 21-27, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. M. Barnett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507482 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. Danville Jan 25 Gov Yates Dear sir as I have no other way of gaining the infermation I want I apply to you knowing that you could give it correct. first the name of the capt of company F and whare he enlisted his his men and who is thair Col I have a friend in that comp that I have not heard from since the last battle I wrote to the capt but not knowing his name I presume it never reached him if you will give me the infermation <hr /> I disire you may relieve the mind of one who has lost one son in the Army and is anxious to know the fate of other friends and you will confer it lasting faver upon your humble servant Mrs. M. Barnett Danville Illinois <hr /> Barnett Mrs M Danville Jany 25 1864. Wishes to know the name of the Captain of Co F, (does not say what Regt) and where he enlisted his men, has a friend in that Company. Wrote Jany 29. 64. for the number of Regiment. Hirshbach Executive Office Jany 27 64 Give information 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/208164560a8c814769c2c6520708b74d.pdf 545c1f4d778e1c0ebff393be91db545e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 04 (June 1-10, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. M. E. Caldwell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-06-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506846 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/f71164e0575c3646c42c53d822316519.pdf 6f47b70d7e1ca9dd26185fa5aa89e428 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. Ontario, Knox Co. Ill Sep. 29 1863 To the Honorable Gov. Yates Respected Sir: Though I never wrote a letter to a Gov, in my life, yet pardon me for this once, and listen to my plea. I request your influence and assistance in getting a furlough or discharge for a sick son - He enlisted in the U. S. Service two years ago last August, in Co. H. 33 Reg. Ill Vol being then (16 1/2) sixteen and a half years old. He has been in active service nearly all the time since. A year ago last Spring marched from Trenton Mo. to Batesville Ark. and in July performed a forced march to Helena on quarter rations & the last sixty miles with <hr /> only one meal. Last winter he spent the nearly all his time marching through Missouri - most of the time on half rations - wore out his shoes & went through snow 8 or 10 inches deep barefoot or nearly so. Early last spring he was sent to Vicksburg, after spending some five or six weeks in the Ditches, he performed the march & fought the battles from Grand Gulf to Jackson, then back to the rear of Vicksburg, there he toiled till Vicksburg surrendered. For three months before that event he was sick with ague & chronic diarrhea When he was so weak he could not stand up an hour, he would get a reclining position & act as sharp shooter. The day of the charge along the line (22 of May) he fired two hundred rounds in this way. This son (Henry Steele) has been in Hospital since July fourth, Part of the time in Vicksburg the rest of the time in <hr /> General Hospital Benton Barracks Ward D. When he first came up to St. Louis he could walk around, but he has gradually run down till he can not sit up but a little while at a time. We have some hope of his recovery if we could get him home, but non if he stays there. I have visited him there & know he has every comfort. I do not urge the change because he suffers for comforts. I don't. They are kind to our sick soldiers. But he has been sick so long, he is childish, and is anxious to come home, therefore I urge; that the change might do him good. The Surgeon in charge told me if he could have his way about it he would send all with that disease home. I have one more favor to ask of your Excellency if you should aid me in getting our boy home can you send me a pass to go to bring him home, He is too weak to come alone. Respectfully Yours, Mrs. E. M. Steele <hr /> Blood, Rev. E. C. Wataga, Knox Co. Sept 29th Encloses with his recommendations a letter from Mrs Steele, whose son is a member of the 33rd Ills requesting a furlough for him. H has performed faithful service and endured great hardships. Letter to Dr. Magruder Med Dr. Oct 16th '63 and to Mrs. Steele, Loomis Ex Office 12 Oct 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 13, Folder 05 (September 16-30, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. M. Steele to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-09-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503915 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bdfff907793079af4ee64a9862aa5d46.pdf 986a52a92500df56027e42d386010c2e 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. Near Collins Station Ill March 8 1863 To Gov Yates of Illinois My Dear Sir For many weeks I have thought it my duty to address you and beseech you to recall from the army Daniel W. Lester 117th Regt Co. E Ill Vol. Dear Sir, to your call for Vol. he cheerfully responded. Oh Sir will you not call him back to his children. His wife has recently died leaving a babe eight months old and a [boy?] of two years in destitution. Gov Yates do have compassion upon these dear children and save to them their remaining parent. Their mother has been sacrificed! is it not enough. Circumstances similar may often be present to your sympathy and consideration but that makes this call <hr /> none the less immeasurate with distress and imperative in its demand. In your crowd of business do not forget this petition for these orphan children. I do not wish to trespass on your time dear Sir in giving details, unless required by you. Suffice it to say, I am the only sister of D. W. Lester, residing a few miles out of Carlyle from which place I can give you references, also from Greensville in this State, also St. Luis. Allow me sir to enclose a letter written to me by the Postmaster Stationage at Aviston where Mrs. Lester Died. I have the children with me, and if I thought their father could fight and live to fight again, I would not ask for him until this unholy rebellion is ended; his death will do his country no good, his life will protect his children. I have not consulted with my brother in relation to this matter, indeed I have not heard from him since Feb. I have reason to fear he is sick. With great <hr /> respect for you as our Executive and as a gentleman I am Yours &C Mrs. M. L. Sargent King <hr /> Ansd Apl 15th 63 Mrs M. L. Sergt. King Collins Station Ill Mar 8 63 Writes in behalf of her brother Frances W. Lister of 117th Regt. Says his wife has died since he left, and left two small children with no one to look after and support them. desires a discharge for him. Rules are imperative Sympathizing Letter 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 05 (March 5-8, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. M.L. Sargent King to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-03-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508191 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ed2e1c73fd2911b245d9cb644b3ba191.pdf 24432029f14aefa1af0a331f6c66a950 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. Old Du Quoin September the 7th 1863 Kind Sir I take the liberty of addressing you in behalf of my husband he is Company quartermaster in Com I 6 Ills Cav when the Com went out the men all inlisted so am Mr. Clark runing fore Cap that he finally consented to let them put his name on the ticket but at the same time he sed that he would rather go as a privet and after the men had knew him as a solger let them put him whear they wanted him well R. Loomes run against him Ruben Loomes knew that it would be hard to beat Mr. Clark so he brought in a great deal of out side influence that is thare was about 20 men came in and voated that had no intention of going but mearly to elect thair men well the men that was a going rebelled against such swindling and took of their naims <hr /> and sed they were not a going so R. Loomes tells them that if they would be swore in to go to Camp Butler that he would give them a new election and they went but he never gave them no election and from that day untell this he has ben down on my husband he has never let him go up by promotion as the rest nor would he let the men voat for him I have ben down with my husband three months I saw how it was agoing and could bair it no longer fore I saw it was hart braiking my husband and I knew Gov you was to good a man to see as good a man as good a solger as Mr. Clark kept down by men that was not his equels in any point Gov perhaps it is your polaticks that makes me respect you more but I think you are the most just man in the world I had the pleshure of the aquaintence of your brother while I was at La grang and as he <hr /> is going home I hope you will give Mr. Clark the place as there is a Magar wanting in the reg Mr. Fur of the 7th Ills I formed his aquaintence at Lagrange he is a Doctor he sed that he was an old friend of yours and that you had sent fore him to go up that you would give him a Comishion he became a preticular friend of Mr. Clarks and he sed he woud have you put him Cap of his Com but I would rather you would give him a vakent plase so it would cose no hard thoughts my husband dos not know of my intenchion of writing to you I would not rais his hopes untell I was shure please excuse bad writing fore it makes me so nerves that I can hardley write atall to think how foolish I have ben when I might hav written a year ago and then my husband would hav held the plas he deserved I hope you will send me a few <hr /> lines fore even know my hard beats with impashients to hear your reply please do not make my name publick Direct to Mrs. Mary E. Clark Old Duquoin Ills if you wish to confure any favors on my husband his name is J. G. Clark I will add nothing mor except the well wishes of your humbel Servent Mary E. Clark if it is posable send me a reply this weak. <hr /> File C Clark, Mrs. M. E. Old Duquoin Sept 7th Her husband is Company Quartermaster in the 6th Ill Cav Might have been Captain, but preferred going into the service as a private. Loomis who was Captain in the Reg has abused her husband won't allow him to rise by promotion. Wishes your Ex would interfere. Recd Ex O Sept 11 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 13, Folder 04 (September 1-15, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. Mary E. Clark to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-09-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503847 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4095b20c5e6f785e013256d3719c18ce.pdf 006f217ef58204d9294bd155fcc7480b 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. Brownsville Pa Sept the 27 1862 Sir It is with a great deal of diffidince that i take my pen in hand but business must be my excuse and that is in regard to my Husband Mr Jacob Tutes He was at Lane Station Ogle County when the war broke out and he enlisted i the second Regiment of Illinois Cavalry Company A Captain [name] and he died at Paducah in Kentucky in February or March last the Postmaster at Lane Station wrote to me about his death and also that he owned a house and lot in Lane and that he also had his own horse in theCompany with him and he also thought he had other property there I have written some half dozen times to the Postmaster and i can get no answer from there at all I am poor and not able to go out there to see to it and it pretty hard that we should be Cheated out of it I would have wrote to his Captain if I had have known where to Direct to but do not know where the Regiment is I have been sick since the Middle of July not able to help my self and now is the time we need it i have two little Children to keep if you will tell me some good trusty man that will see to the Business for me and i would like to have a Certificate from his Captain and then i Could get the bounty I hope that you will not think hard of me for writing to you <hr /> as i know no one there and if you let me have answerto this i will be very much obliged to you and hoping that God will Guard and guide you safely through the great trial that has asailed us i Close for the present Mrs Mary J Tutes Brownsville Pa Private I enclose a Postage Stamp Mrs Mary J Tutes Brownsvill Pa. Sept 27/62 Says that her husband Jacob Tutes a member of 2nd Cavalry died in Feby or March last & that he owned some property in Lane Station Ogle County, owned also his horse &c. Is to poor to come west and wishes Governor to recommend some trustworthy person to attend to settlement of Estate getting bounty &c Ansd. Oct. 4 Chas. Newcomer Mt. Morris Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. Mary J. Tutes to [Richard Yates] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506377 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/611eefd5e1ce42c1a77e3ad92da5dcbd.pdf c3bc62b6e613aa773bef8a65b7b0e953 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To his Excellency Gov Yates. Sir: You may be surprised at a stranger's addressing you, but my son, who was formerly employed in Bloomington, Ill, left a lucrative situation to enter the army one year ago. His employer was named Haines, a prominent grocer in B. He is Corporal in the Fifth Ill Cavalry Company Capt Withers, now at Helena, Arkansas. By his enlisting in that State, I am fully aware that I am entitled to no bounty or assistance from Ill. I have been a widow for a number of years and have supported myself by my needle; and I ask if it is in your power, if you see the justice of the case, if you will let me know if I could through your assistance recieve any benefit from your State. Will you be so kind as to answer, and address Mrs Moses C. Grant, Dedham, Mass. My other son is in the navy, and I have <hr /> derived no help from him. I can give you ample evidence that I need the assistance sought for. If agreeable to you, will you please answer this the earliest opportunity, and much oblige yours, very Respectfully, Mrs Grant. Dedham, Mass, Sept 29th 1862 <hr /> Oct 3 Mrs. Moses C Grant Dedham Mass. Sept 29/62 Says her son is a member of the 5th Ill Cavalry. Desires to have pecuniary assistance from the state. none to be given Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 05 (September 23-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. Moses C. Grant to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506395 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. To his Excellency Gov Yates. Sir: You may be surprised at a stranger's addressing you, but my son, who was formerly employed in Bloomington, Ill, left a lucrative situation to enter the army one year ago. His employer was named Haines, a prominent grocer in B. He is Corporal in the Fifth Ill Cavalry Company Capt Withers, now at Helena, Arkansas. By his enlisting in that State, I am fully aware that I am entitled to no bounty or assistance from Ill. I have been a widow for a number of years and have supported myself by my needle; and I ask if it is in your power, if you see the justice of the case, if you will let me know if I could through your assistance recieve any benefit from your State. Will you be so kind as to answer, and address Mrs Moses C. Grant, Dedham, Mass. My other son is in the navy, and I have <hr /> derived no help from him. I can give you ample evidence that I need the assistance sought for. If agreeable to you, will you please answer this the earliest opportunity, and much oblige yours, very Respectfully, Mrs Grant. Dedham, Mass, Sept 29th 1862 <hr /> Oct 3 Mrs. Moses C Grant Dedham Mass. Sept 29/62 Says her son is a member of the 5th Ill Cavalry. Desires to have pecuniary assistance from the state. none to be given 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