488 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/620432fd0b2d6a35c8cab9917134a60d.pdf cfb5f783c9ce12473a825885c0843a37 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters, 1st Brigade 3rd Div: Army of the Miss: July 26. 1862 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov: of Ills Sir Lt Col: Green B. Raum, of the 56th Regt: Ill: vols has served in the same Division with me for the last two months, & I have had the opportunity of witnessing his soldier like bearing, & commending his devotion to his duties. He is desirous of Commanding a Regt: & is imminently worthy of the position. I have the honor to be Your Obt. Svt. N. B. Buford Brig: Genl: Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 6, Folder 10 (July 25-26, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Napoleon B. Buford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503073 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. Head Quarters, 1st Brigade 3rd Div: Army of the Miss: July 26. 1862 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov: of Ills Sir Lt Col: Green B. Raum, of the 56th Regt: Ill: vols has served in the same Division with me for the last two months, & I have had the opportunity of witnessing his soldier like bearing, & commending his devotion to his duties. He is desirous of Commanding a Regt: & is imminently worthy of the position. I have the honor to be Your Obt. Svt. N. B. Buford Brig: Genl: 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/53ef250c91bf34f0bd95ccd671b35d4b.pdf c7c568fcc9eda4ac3b05de374ad08fde Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters District of Eastern Arkansas, Helena, Ark., Feb 11th 1864 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov. of Ill. Dear Sir, This will be handed to you by my only son, Temple Buford. He has been for a year past a Lieut in the 5th U.S. Regular Cavalry. He committed an indiscretion & for want of good advisers resigned. He loves the service & wishes to re-enlist it. He was praised for a gallant soldier, was with my brother in many engagements & was a prisoner of war for a month at Richmond. As there is a call for more volunteers, I earnestly ask you to give hm a commission. I am trying to do my duty. My noble brother died in the service of our Country. My son has some qualities fitting him for a good solider. One indiscretion lost him his Commission. I pray you give him a new one try him again. Your friend, N.B. Buford Brigr Gen: Comg <hr /> Buford N B. Brig Genl Helena Ark Feby 11 64 Recommending his son Temple Buford for a position in the army. Encloses recommendations from Green Clay Smith & others. Col Loomis write best kind of letter Letter to General Buford May 21 '64 sending orders 5 & 9 & explaining why comsn could not be given his son. Regrets & sympathy for him in loss of his Bro Maj Genl Buford &c Loomis ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 Napoleon B. Buford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508551 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. Head Quarters District of Eastern Arkansas, Helena, Ark., Feb 11th 1864 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov. of Ill. Dear Sir, This will be handed to you by my only son, Temple Buford. He has been for a year past a Lieut in the 5th U.S. Regular Cavalry. He committed an indiscretion & for want of good advisers resigned. He loves the service & wishes to re-enlist it. He was praised for a gallant soldier, was with my brother in many engagements & was a prisoner of war for a month at Richmond. As there is a call for more volunteers, I earnestly ask you to give hm a commission. I am trying to do my duty. My noble brother died in the service of our Country. My son has some qualities fitting him for a good solider. One indiscretion lost him his Commission. I pray you give him a new one try him again. Your friend, N.B. Buford Brigr Gen: Comg <hr /> Buford N B. Brig Genl Helena Ark Feby 11 64 Recommending his son Temple Buford for a position in the army. Encloses recommendations from Green Clay Smith & others. Col Loomis write best kind of letter Letter to General Buford May 21 '64 sending orders 5 & 9 & explaining why comsn could not be given his son. Regrets & sympathy for him in loss of his Bro Maj Genl Buford &c Loomis ADC Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6489096d77eea0d0fc0711d2d160ed61.pdf 188d14bd68aed799ff9285853223b919 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington July 22. 1861. Hon: S. Cameron Sec: of War. I graduated at West Point in 1827. I held a commission in the Artillery until 1835. My last service was as assistant Professor of Natural & Experimental Philosophy at West Point. I resigned to accept the place of Civil Engineer in my native state, Kentucky I have been for 18 years a citizen of Rock Island Illinois. I request a commission in the Army. I am ready to take any proper position <hr /> immediately. I have the honor to be, very respectfully N.B. Buford <hr /> NB Buford Than Col. Buford I knew no worthier gentlemen, and sincerely hope that his wish for active service may be gratified by a commission. S.P. Chase Hon S. Cameron From the high recommendations presented to me I am constrained to say that the section of Mr Buford by the Governor of Illinois will be [serviceable?] to the country Simon Cameron July 20, 1861. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Napoleon B. Buford to Simon Cameron Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500559 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. Washington July 22. 1861. Hon: S. Cameron Sec: of War. I graduated at West Point in 1827. I held a commission in the Artillery until 1835. My last service was as assistant Professor of Natural & Experimental Philosophy at West Point. I resigned to accept the place of Civil Engineer in my native state, Kentucky I have been for 18 years a citizen of Rock Island Illinois. I request a commission in the Army. I am ready to take any proper position <hr /> immediately. I have the honor to be, very respectfully N.B. Buford <hr /> NB Buford Than Col. Buford I knew no worthier gentlemen, and sincerely hope that his wish for active service may be gratified by a commission. S.P. Chase Hon S. Cameron From the high recommendations presented to me I am constrained to say that the section of Mr Buford by the Governor of Illinois will be [serviceable?] to the country Simon Cameron July 20, 1861. 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/3949766f87db060383f131665dfafe7a.pdf 6c57d3bce4224653840e131147156fe2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago. July 29. 1861. Hon: Wm Butler Dear sir. I, this day, send to the Gov: of Illinois, some papers for Sec: of Tres: S.P. Chase: the Sec: of War; & our senators & representatives at Washington I request him to give me the command of a Regiment. I would have tried to enter the service, [illegible] but for pressing engagements which are now, mostly settled. I received a military education at West Point, I held a commission in the Artillery for eight years. I shall be glad if you will tell the Governor, what you think of my qualifications. Your friend N.B. Buford <hr /> Lucretia P Wood N.B. Buford July 29th 1861. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Napoleon B. Buford to William Butler Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500596 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. July 29. 1861. Hon: Wm Butler Dear sir. I, this day, send to the Gov: of Illinois, some papers for Sec: of Tres: S.P. Chase: the Sec: of War; & our senators & representatives at Washington I request him to give me the command of a Regiment. I would have tried to enter the service, [illegible] but for pressing engagements which are now, mostly settled. I received a military education at West Point, I held a commission in the Artillery for eight years. I shall be glad if you will tell the Governor, what you think of my qualifications. Your friend N.B. Buford <hr /> Lucretia P Wood N.B. Buford July 29th 1861. 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/aa51026f00f83882aa0b08a52ce9a74e.jpg d0900e51903a9c811778515843e5db23 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 Leland Rayson Collection Subject The topic of the resource Rayson, Leland H., 1921-2001 Illinois. General Assembly. House of Representatives Politicians Legislators Description An account of the resource Leland H. Rayson served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1964-1977 as a representative from the 9th district. During his time in office he advocated issues including legalized abortion, lower voting ages, periodic political campaign finance reporting, and violent crime victim compensation using state funds. The liberal Democrat won the title of best legislator from the Independent Voters of Illinois after each term in office. After leaving the Illinois House of Representatives in 1977, Rayson returned to practicing law until his retirement in 1988. The finding aid for the Leland H. Rayson Papers, 1967-1972 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at <a title="Leland H. Rayson Papers, 1967-1972" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/530" target="_self">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/530</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of Rayson on the campaign trail, campaigning, and speaking with constituents and fellow law makers. 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 commercial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 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 404890 Leland Rayson Collection Title A name given to the resource Natalie Johnson, Joan Alter, and Barbara Rayson Description An account of the resource Natalie Johnson (left) and Joan Alter (center),candidate for trustee of the Metropolitan Sanitary District, stand with Barbara Rayson (right), wife of State Representative Leland Rayson. Natalie Johnson was hostess of an affair for State Representative Rayson, who was running for re-election, at her Orchard Hill Farm home in Tinley Park. Subject The topic of the resource Rayson, Barbara Johnson, Natalie Alter, Joanne, 1927- Illinois--Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago Politicians' spouses Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972-XX-XX 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/5b853b48a6f19be13744f5880eb6841d.pdf 0ef73310f4eabca102c94555bd88db7b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With George W. Hamilton letter 2/28/65 With Isaac L. Morrison letter 2/28/65 With W. Walker " 1/3/64 Springfield. Illinois. December 22. 1864. To the President of the United States. I have the honor respectfully to recommend Isaac L. Morrison Esq. of Jacksonville, Illinois, for the office of Dist. Attorney of the United States for the Southern District of Ill, should there be a vacancy in said office. I have been personally acquainted with Mr Morrison for many years. He has been a firm, consistent and able supporter and friend of the present Administration, from the first. He is for crushing the Rebellion by the military power, & restoring the Union, at any cost & at all hazards. He has risen by patient, assiduous, <hr /> and honest toil and study, to a deservedly distinguished professional position. I know that he is regarded by the best members of the Bar in this region of the State, as a sound and able lawyer. He is proverbially industrious & attentive to business. I believe his moral character to be without stain or reproach - and I know that he is universally esteemed by his friends and neighbors as a pure, upright, & honorable man. He is remarkably affable and obliging, yet always dignified and courteous in manner & leaning. Believing that these qualities, which none who know him will refuse to concede, render him eminently fitted to be the legal representa <hr /> tive of the U. States in this Dist, I earnestly hope that, in case a change is made, he may be appointed to the position. Very Respectfully, Your obt. servt. Newton Bateman. <hr /> Newton Bateman Springfield Ills. Dec 22' 64. 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 19, Folder 07 (December 17-26, 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 Nathan Bateman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513906 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 George W. Hamilton letter 2/28/65 With Isaac L. Morrison letter 2/28/65 With W. Walker " 1/3/64 Springfield. Illinois. December 22. 1864. To the President of the United States. I have the honor respectfully to recommend Isaac L. Morrison Esq. of Jacksonville, Illinois, for the office of Dist. Attorney of the United States for the Southern District of Ill, should there be a vacancy in said office. I have been personally acquainted with Mr Morrison for many years. He has been a firm, consistent and able supporter and friend of the present Administration, from the first. He is for crushing the Rebellion by the military power, & restoring the Union, at any cost & at all hazards. He has risen by patient, assiduous, <hr /> and honest toil and study, to a deservedly distinguished professional position. I know that he is regarded by the best members of the Bar in this region of the State, as a sound and able lawyer. He is proverbially industrious & attentive to business. I believe his moral character to be without stain or reproach - and I know that he is universally esteemed by his friends and neighbors as a pure, upright, & honorable man. He is remarkably affable and obliging, yet always dignified and courteous in manner & leaning. Believing that these qualities, which none who know him will refuse to concede, render him eminently fitted to be the legal representa <hr /> tive of the U. States in this Dist, I earnestly hope that, in case a change is made, he may be appointed to the position. Very Respectfully, Your obt. servt. Newton Bateman. <hr /> Newton Bateman Springfield Ills. Dec 22' 64. 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/4beb94e4eaae6e77a94b4d5e313bd351.jpg d634a6177a5c823621117a574c63787b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Frank E. Stevens Collection Subject The topic of the resource Stevens, Frank E. (Frank Everett), 1856-1939 Black Hawk War (1832) Generals Soldiers War of 1812 Veterans Mexican War (1846-1848) Generals Legislators Indians of North America Description An account of the resource Frank E. Stevens was a lawyer, banker, newspaper editor and writer based in Illinois. Stevens was born and educated in Dixon, Illinois. He studied law in Sycamore, Illinois, and was admitted to the bar in 1877. Shortly after that he moved to South Dakota where he operated the Beadle County National Bank until 1890 when he moved to Chicago and worked in a brokerage business. In 1907 Stevens returned to Sycamore, Illinois, where he published the Dixon Weekly Citizen and later the Sycamore Tribune. He retired from the newspaper business in 1928 and was elected mayor of Sycamore in 1931. Governor Henry Horner appointed Stevens to the War Records Division of the office of the Adjutant General. Stevens was a historian who authored several historical works including The Black Hawk War. Stevens used the majority of the items in the collection while researching and writing The Black Hawk War. The Black Hawk War (1832), although brief, has much significance for Native American history. In April, tribal groups of Sauk, Meskwakis, and Kickapoo, led by Chief Black Hawk of the Sauk, crossed the Mississippi River from Iowa into Illinois. Known as the British Band, they claimed lands under the 1804 Treaty of St. Louis, a treaty the whites disputed. Fearful, militia’s fired on the Native American delegation in what led to the Battle of Stillman’s Run, a resounding defeat for the militias. Black Hawk was eventually defeat, however, at the battles of Wisconsin Heights and Bad Axe. Historically, the Black Hawk War legitimized and strengthened forcible relocation of Native American tribes further west. The finding aid for the Frank E. Stevens Papers, 1832-1939 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is located at: http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/610. Photographs in this collection include images of several individuals connected to the Black Hawk War including Chief Shabbona, Major Isaiah Stillman, Brigadier General Milton K. Alexander, Colonel Nathan Boone, and Brigadier General Henry Atkinson. The collection also includes images of prominent Illinois residents from the mid and late 19th century including actress Mary Garden, William S. Hamilton, and Charles B. Farwell. 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 engraving b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 22 x 17 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 400571 Frank E. Stevens Collection Title A name given to the resource Nathan Boone Description An account of the resource An engraving features Nathan Boone, son of the famous Daniel Boone of Missouri. Boone fought during the War of 1812 and served under General Henry Atkinson during the Black Hawk War. Image caption: "Bring out strong" On verso: "Col. Nathan Boone (son of Daniel Boone) a Captain in the B. H. War from the only picture of him in existence, a daguerreotype owned by his Grandson N. B. Craig of Hanover, Ills." Subject The topic of the resource Black Hawk War (1832) Boone, Nathan, 1781-1856 War of 1812 Veterans Soldiers 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/0685fd48a805541b70ba96e84c3f7451.pdf 0d50339c53ce32f2bd2d68d162b700d2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Pittsburg Tenn April 14th 1862 Jesse K Dubois Dear sir Thair is a strong probability that thair will be a vacancy for a field officer in our Regt soon. And thair will be any amount of applicants for said office. I write this note for the purpas of soliseting your influence in my be half I think that my exsperiance is sufficient to wornt me in saying that I coulde discharge the duties of Major or Leut Col and I am satisfide My appointment woulde meet with the approbation of this Regt, our County (Wayne) has turned out near 12 hundred souldiers and she has never hade a field officer. You will pleas lay may claim befor Gov Yates at the proper time Yours Respectfully Nathan Crews Gov Yates I hope if a vacancy should occur, you will remember our friend whom “we thought dead but is alive” O M Hatch <hr /> Capt. N. Crews Pittsburg T. Apr 14 Promotion. Moses Crews is a member of Legislature. Write him that I estimate him highly & will try & rember his case Com sent Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 5, Folder 11 (April 1-15, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Nathan Crews to Jesse K. Dubois Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501560 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. Camp Pittsburg Tenn April 14th 1862 Jesse K Dubois Dear sir Thair is a strong probability that thair will be a vacancy for a field officer in our Regt soon. And thair will be any amount of applicants for said office. I write this note for the purpas of soliseting your influence in my be half I think that my exsperiance is sufficient to wornt me in saying that I coulde discharge the duties of Major or Leut Col and I am satisfide My appointment woulde meet with the approbation of this Regt, our County (Wayne) has turned out near 12 hundred souldiers and she has never hade a field officer. You will pleas lay may claim befor Gov Yates at the proper time Yours Respectfully Nathan Crews Gov Yates I hope if a vacancy should occur, you will remember our friend whom “we thought dead but is alive” O M Hatch <hr /> Capt. N. Crews Pittsburg T. Apr 14 Promotion. Moses Crews is a member of Legislature. Write him that I estimate him highly & will try & rember his case Com sent 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/93337cf9cc0889d941bc3cf9dc0c00fb.pdf 38766e434cca32487160bfe432b9e34a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 5, Folder 04 (January 1-14, 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 Nathan Crews to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501168 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/704e20e8a54788d9d400037e908df6c8.pdf 152d7ffde219f28c6a2700f121654095 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 6, Folder 05 (July 10-14, 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 Nathan Crews to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502818 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/d59badd4dee4f9f441badc7832770171.pdf 889eb52d08e8811acfdab0bf467cf616 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago, Jan. 11. 1865 Hon. Richard Yates, Springfield Ill. Dear Sir:- You will remember me as having spent an afternoon in your room at the Fremont House, in writing out for publication a speech you had delivered the previous evening - of which I had taken a report. Then I was Local Editor of the Tribune, but I left it some months since I understood a project is on foot for establishing a new Daily here, and that you can give me the particulars; hence I write for information on that point. If possible, I should be glad to be "counted in" on the editorial staff. Any information you can give me on the subject will be gladly received. Accept my congratulations that the people have again shown their appreciation of you and that your hold upon the hearts of the people was too strong to be replaced by "the Tribune," even. Yours Truly Nathan H. Parker P.O Box 945 Chicago <hr /> Parker Nathl H. Chicago Jan 11th 65 Box 950. P.O. Private Wants information in regard to the project for starting a new Daily in that City. Would like to be "counted in" on the Editorial Staff. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4, Folder 7 (January 10-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nathan H. Parker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516558 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago, Jan. 11. 1865 Hon. Richard Yates, Springfield Ill. Dear Sir:- You will remember me as having spent an afternoon in your room at the Fremont House, in writing out for publication a speech you had delivered the previous evening - of which I had taken a report. Then I was Local Editor of the Tribune, but I left it some months since I understood a project is on foot for establishing a new Daily here, and that you can give me the particulars; hence I write for information on that point. If possible, I should be glad to be "counted in" on the editorial staff. Any information you can give me on the subject will be gladly received. Accept my congratulations that the people have again shown their appreciation of you and that your hold upon the hearts of the people was too strong to be replaced by "the Tribune," even. Yours Truly Nathan H. Parker P.O Box 945 Chicago <hr /> Parker Nathl H. Chicago Jan 11th 65 Box 950. P.O. Private Wants information in regard to the project for starting a new Daily in that City. Would like to be "counted in" on the Editorial Staff. 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/7f0166ab1936ba6cefa94aa01284baa4.pdf 9f906b08606d6f191e649a81e4deefab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 16, Folder 04 (June 1-10, 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 6 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 Nathan H. Yourtelott to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511382 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/04ff73d61c9df8e71b9fba81e42907f8.pdf 6beef56c9212c86488f0484bc2974a8f 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 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 Nathan Harris to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-09-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503813 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/77c96f3d63f3ab81b8a4e010ddd070bc.pdf cf10a954d62a02fcb6813f7f5d537603 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To His Excellency, Governor Yates and Hon O.M Hatch: Messrs. Daniel & John McClain will acquaint you with the wishes of William B. McClain & William R. McClain, prisoners now at Camp Douglas. We think it would be an act of cruelty on the part of the Government, to force them to return to the southern army, while they are anxious to take the oath of allegiance and cease fighting against the Government of their fathers. We sincerely hope you will give them such assistance as may be in your power, to prevent their being exchanged and secure their liberation. L.F. Coffey Nathan J. Coffey J.D. Philhick John Crow. Reuben Hatch <hr /> Letter written to Command Camp Douglas Nathan Coffer & others Chicago Ills Feby 20 63. Write on behalf of Wm B & Wm R McLain prisoners of War at Camp Douglas, they are anxious to take the oath, and not be exchanged and sent South, again. Paroled Prisoners 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 02 (February 19-25, 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 Nathan J. Coffey and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508012 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, Governor Yates and Hon O.M Hatch: Messrs. Daniel & John McClain will acquaint you with the wishes of William B. McClain & William R. McClain, prisoners now at Camp Douglas. We think it would be an act of cruelty on the part of the Government, to force them to return to the southern army, while they are anxious to take the oath of allegiance and cease fighting against the Government of their fathers. We sincerely hope you will give them such assistance as may be in your power, to prevent their being exchanged and secure their liberation. L.F. Coffey Nathan J. Coffey J.D. Philhick John Crow. Reuben Hatch <hr /> Letter written to Command Camp Douglas Nathan Coffer & others Chicago Ills Feby 20 63. Write on behalf of Wm B & Wm R McLain prisoners of War at Camp Douglas, they are anxious to take the oath, and not be exchanged and sent South, again. Paroled Prisoners 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/6d48e037256577b1a7b286a67ecdd373.pdf 901c856e50d1cba61f7146254f59e96b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 16, Folder 04 (June 1-10, 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 Nathan James to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511352 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/e78f2b344f0bc17d9dfdc024bb0fdad5.pdf 551775e5b5be45a6830d65d9826fa284 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 16, Folder 01 (May 1-10,1864) 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 Nathan Kibler and others to Richard Yates, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-05-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507551 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/1228903fb3df63b0a5d0674c3228bcb7.pdf 166d8a4f9c3e8e80b32d2a7f71992179 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 6, Folder 05 (July 10-14, 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 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nathan Kimball and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 502791 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/82b1b686b23486e6613f9b67e5b4b100.pdf c93e2f446cfe8a3230b474d787aad205 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with G. H. Waters letter 5/27/65 Camp 1st Division 4th Army Corps Near Nashville Tenn May 26th 1865 To the Adjutant General U.S.A. The undersigned officers of the 1st Division 4th Army Corps understanding that Lieut Joseph G. Waters with Ill. Vol. Infty has been recommended for a position in the Regular Army, beg leave to add our testimony to his ability and gallantry. He enlisted as a private soldier and served as such until after the battle of "Stone River" where he was severely wounded. he was promoted to his present position in March 1863. and has been in every engagement that has taken place in the Department of the Cumberland since. Was again wounded at Franklin Nov 30th 1864. Since Aug 1864 he has served on the Staff of Brevet Major General Kimball. We recommend him to the favor of the General Government. Wm [ineligible] Brig. Gen Col J E Calloway St Col 21st Ill Martin B Miller St Col 84th Ind W J Hitchcock Maj 90th O.V.D. J M Kirby Col 101st Ohio Cmdg 1st Brigade AJ H Moore Col 115th Ills Comd 2nd Brig Geo H Northrup St. Col 23rd Ky Thos E Rose Col 77th Peoria Vols Jno D Nash Maj 21st Ky C H Wood Col 51st Ohio Vols Geo A Polich Lt Col 115th Ills J C Smith Bvt Col 96th Ills J R Hallowell Lt Col 31st Ind Jno E Bennett Bvt Brig Gen [ovd?] B B McDonald Lt Col 101st Ohio J H Humphrey Lt Col 45th Ovd W P Sassele Lt Col 9th Ind Vol J T Jennings Majr 45th Ohio Vol Ed D Mason A.A.G.U.S.[A?] Lieut Waters has for the past year served on my staff as A.D.C. I know him intimately and can in addition to what has been said above, say, that he is a young gentleman of rare ability and of superior talent, possessing every requisite needed to make the true solider and gentleman and worthy any position. Talent, morals, and gallantry seem to be centered in him. He deserved the favor of the government and I take pleasure in recommending him for position in the Regular Army. Nathan Kimball Bvt Maj Gen W S Vols Comdg 1st Div 4th [ineligible] official copy capt and asst adjt gen USA Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nathan Kimball to Adjutant General Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511959 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 G. H. Waters letter 5/27/65 Camp 1st Division 4th Army Corps Near Nashville Tenn May 26th 1865 To the Adjutant General U.S.A. The undersigned officers of the 1st Division 4th Army Corps understanding that Lieut Joseph G. Waters with Ill. Vol. Infty has been recommended for a position in the Regular Army, beg leave to add our testimony to his ability and gallantry. He enlisted as a private soldier and served as such until after the battle of "Stone River" where he was severely wounded. he was promoted to his present position in March 1863. and has been in every engagement that has taken place in the Department of the Cumberland since. Was again wounded at Franklin Nov 30th 1864. Since Aug 1864 he has served on the Staff of Brevet Major General Kimball. We recommend him to the favor of the General Government. Wm [ineligible] Brig. Gen Col J E Calloway St Col 21st Ill Martin B Miller St Col 84th Ind W J Hitchcock Maj 90th O.V.D. J M Kirby Col 101st Ohio Cmdg 1st Brigade AJ H Moore Col 115th Ills Comd 2nd Brig Geo H Northrup St. Col 23rd Ky Thos E Rose Col 77th Peoria Vols Jno D Nash Maj 21st Ky C H Wood Col 51st Ohio Vols Geo A Polich Lt Col 115th Ills J C Smith Bvt Col 96th Ills J R Hallowell Lt Col 31st Ind Jno E Bennett Bvt Brig Gen [ovd?] B B McDonald Lt Col 101st Ohio J H Humphrey Lt Col 45th Ovd W P Sassele Lt Col 9th Ind Vol J T Jennings Majr 45th Ohio Vol Ed D Mason A.A.G.U.S.[A?] Lieut Waters has for the past year served on my staff as A.D.C. I know him intimately and can in addition to what has been said above, say, that he is a young gentleman of rare ability and of superior talent, possessing every requisite needed to make the true solider and gentleman and worthy any position. Talent, morals, and gallantry seem to be centered in him. He deserved the favor of the government and I take pleasure in recommending him for position in the Regular Army. Nathan Kimball Bvt Maj Gen W S Vols Comdg 1st Div 4th [ineligible] official copy capt and asst adjt gen USA 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/3f8f5f1e410e425d092d6a4d0c999b24.pdf ab5e3c46aa7adf33605b6b745a1bc8c3 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 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nathan Kimball to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503994 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/dab922ff72bd840a690542cced33673b.pdf c5b2dd2f49ad2af6de3c8a588a9c2060 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. Please address PO Box 1058 Chicago Ill greatfully acknowledged on the part of a suffering invalid, the result of disease contracted in [service?] in the field. Chicago Dec. 9th 1864 Hon. Richard Yates I remain Sir your humble Servant. Springfield. Nathan R. Wakefield. Dear Sir, I Your humble servant now petition you to assist me in obtaining my pay from services [rendered the Government as?] or non-commissioned officer in the 77th Regt. of Ill Vol Infantry. I will give you a history of the matter, giving you the particulars as far as I can remember & will if necessary give you Phisicians certifficates confirming the truth of what I say. In the first place I was sworn into the state service on the seventh {7th} day of August 1862 & helped to raise & <hr /> organize a company for the afore said Regt. When the Regt. was fully organised I was chosen to act as Comisary Sergeant & was finally appointed to that place. I filled it until the Seventeenth {17th} of Dec 1862. At which time the Hains. Bluff expedition started from Memphis Tenn. At that time I was sick with Camp Diareah & refused to give up a state [illegible] to a Captain of the Regt. for which I was [illegible ] to the Ranks. I continued to grow worse & did not do much duty till the Sixth of Jan 1863 after which time I was sent north with the Chaplain on sick furlough. The Chaplain soon [recovered?] & returned. When I began to get better of the Diareah I broke out with a skin disease & the Dr was not able to help me. I heard from <hr /> the Regt but once which I promptly answered. Untill Sept 1863 when they wrote me that I was reported as absent without leave. I was then so poorly that I could not return & was not able to undertake the voyage till Nov. 1863. About the middle of the Month I started on my trip south all alone feeling all the time that I was liable to be picked up as a deserter. I reached New Orleans the 1st day of December & reported to the Officer Comanding & was sent to the Convalescent Camp at that time commanded by Maj Peter Davidson of Peoria Ill. Maj of [Maj of Artillery?]. I was there till nearly the close of December, when I was examined by the Surgeon in Charge of Camp & the Medical inspection of the 13th A.G. & was discharged without even reporting to my Regt. by order of Maj Gen Banks. A notice of my <hr /> discharge was at once sent to the Regt & also to the War Department Wash. D.C. The officers have failed to send me a description [ ] & I have written them several times about it. I belonged to Company C of the Regt. Maj Wm. J. Conkling of Springfield has my discharge in his possession but says he is unable to do anything for me until those papers are processed. My health still remains so that I cannot labor. I was examined by Dr. [illegible] of this City. [Chief?] Examiner for Pensions & he said I was entitled to a full pay pension & said he would forward my claim to the Pension [bureau? ] at Washington. I will send you affidafits in regard to my case if you wish. {Now?] Honored Sir if you will use your influence in my behalf in getting my papers for me it will be <hr /> Wakefield, N. R. Chicago Dec 9/64 Wants assistance to get his pay for military service. Attended to 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 19, Folder 05 (December 1-10, 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 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 Nathan R. Wakefield to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513807 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/75ab43fb7db56490399e74a4af96f539.pdf 028724b1130e2660ac876a38d8991b1a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 16, Folder 08 (July 6-14, 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 Nathanael L. F. Monroe to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-07-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511546 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/856869683105b0a3d54cd007f2a40397.jpg dc15a978cb0e3e062cf3d9649d089e45 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 Banks-Mercer Family Collection Description An account of the resource The Banks-Mercer Family Collection features portraits of members of the Banks and Mercer families of Fulton County, Illinois. Nathaniel Butler Banks married Ann Barbara Artman and had five sons: Joshua (1831-1911), Bilsey (1837), William Smith (1838-1863), John Milton (1838-1862), and Thomas King (1843-?) and four daughters: Margaret Ruth Banks Black (1829-1884), Sarah Jane Banks Spencer (1834-1903), Mary Ann Banks Johnson (1849-1921), and Elizabeth Ann Banks Morgan (1853-?). Sisters Sarah Margaret and Ann Elizabeth Mercer were born in Lewiston, Illinois, and later moved to Kansas. Photographs in this collection include portraits of Nathaniel Butler Banks, Sarah Margaret Mercer, Anne Elizabeth Mercer, and several children. Subject The topic of the resource Families Banks, Nathaniel Butler, 1801-1878 Children Illinois--Fulton County Mercer, Sarah Margaret, 1857-1937 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 tintype b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 6 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 403643 Banks-Mercer Family Collection Title A name given to the resource Nathaniel Butler Banks Description An account of the resource Nathaniel Butler Banks sits for a portrait. Subject The topic of the resource Fashion Illinois--Fulton County Banks, Nathaniel Butler (1801-1878) 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/4538120cf3a2b0013c8e0926c4629bf4.pdf af8dfd885ff79585280f3e2e29c3fd71 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 5, Folder 04 (January 1-14, 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 Nathaniel G. Wilcox to Allen C. Fuller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-01-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501185 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/c23ff65b3de79305edfe18c74242c0cd.pdf 438208b42c34cb23883f485fa6741db7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. April 14, 1861 His Excellency Rich. Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir: I was some what disappointed in not seeing you again before you left for Illinois. I am now an applicant for the office of "Agent for the Chippewa Indians of Lake Superior." The appointment may not be made for some days yet, owing to the excitement growing out of the state of affairs at Charleston. I find it almost impossible to obtain an interview with the President, and I now write to you to request the favor of a letter from you to the President (under cover to me at this place) soliciting my appointment as a personal favor to yourself (in view of what I may have done for you heretofore - and what I may do hereafter.) By this means I may be enabled to obtain an interview and deliver your letter in person, which will, I doubt not, do much towards procuring my appointment to the office above indicated. I believe the President is favorably disposed towards me and only needs a little urging (which you know so well how to give) to act favorably in my behalf, your early attention will much oblige, your friend and obedient servant. Nathl. G. Wilcox <hr /> Col. N. G. Wilcox answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nathaniel G. Wilcox to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500079 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. Washington D.C. April 14, 1861 His Excellency Rich. Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir: I was some what disappointed in not seeing you again before you left for Illinois. I am now an applicant for the office of "Agent for the Chippewa Indians of Lake Superior." The appointment may not be made for some days yet, owing to the excitement growing out of the state of affairs at Charleston. I find it almost impossible to obtain an interview with the President, and I now write to you to request the favor of a letter from you to the President (under cover to me at this place) soliciting my appointment as a personal favor to yourself (in view of what I may have done for you heretofore - and what I may do hereafter.) By this means I may be enabled to obtain an interview and deliver your letter in person, which will, I doubt not, do much towards procuring my appointment to the office above indicated. I believe the President is favorably disposed towards me and only needs a little urging (which you know so well how to give) to act favorably in my behalf, your early attention will much oblige, your friend and obedient servant. Nathl. G. Wilcox <hr /> Col. N. G. Wilcox answered 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/8a4f2967bed557d91b2f32c8d4689ec1.pdf 6411ab60359bf5a8d541e05b3a7aec3c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. April 28th 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois: Dear Sir Your esteemed favor of the 20th inst. together with your kind letter to President Lincoln have just been received - for all of which permit me to return my warmest thanks. As one good turn deserves another I am about to submit a proposition to you - which possibly you may consider as imprudent on my part - nevertheless I have the vanity or boldness to make it - which is, to solicit your aid and co operation - by way of recommendation of me to the favorable consideration of the President for the appointment of Brigadier General from Illinois in the service of the Government. Now this important appointment is soon to confered upon a citizen of our State (probably through the exercise of your influence) and the question is "who shall be the man"? I am informed that there are several applicants for the post - all no doubt good and true men, and in all probability - younger than myself - and whoever the successful applicant may be - if he is a comparatively young man (like yourself) will, if he is lucky - in imitation of Genl Shields - aspire to the highest seats in the highest councils of the State and nation. My age, and other weighty reasons, would preclude my aspiring to fill high (political) stations - destined to be filled by yourself and others. I am induced to make this application, relying on my own <hr /> merits - and I think I know you well enough to believe that you would not recommend me - unless you thought me worthy. Others may present superior claims upon yourself, the President and the State. I will, with your permission, state my humble pretentions. I was born on the 22nd day of February 1805 - consequently I am now fifty-six years old, to old to serve in the ranks, but not to old to serve my state and country in an other capacity. I went to Ills in 1833. I resided for some time in the town of Louisiania Pike Co Mo - and while there received a staff appointment from Govr Boggs - in the service of the state - with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel - a short time before the war broke out in relation to the boundary line between Mo and the then Territory of Iowa, and contributed some little toward the peaceful settlement of that difficulty. - In 1836 I purchased the "old Mill" property on Sugar Creek in Schuyler County - where (with the exception of 4 or 5 years in Minnesota) I have resided ever since. In 1844, I served as a delegate in the Baltimore convention which nominated Mr Clay for the Presidency. In the Spring of 1846, I was offered the Whig nomination for Congress in the 5th district, but declined in favor of our old friend Dr van deventer. - At the State Convention in Peoria (1846) I was waited upon by a committee consisting of Alfred Dutch, Saml A. Clift & others - and solicited to acept of the Whig nomination for Govr - which I declined, - and it was, upon my suggestion that Mr Killpatrick was put in nomination. I, however, afterwards consented that my name might go upon the ticket for Lieut Govr - In 1847, I was the Whig candidate against Richardson for the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Judge Douglas. I was in Philadelphia at the time of the meeting of the National Whig Convention in 1848. It was found that on the morning of the meeting <hr /> of the Convention a vacancy existed in the delegation - and I was elected to fill said vacancy over Hon. A. Lincoln, Dr Rouse of Peoria, John Tilson Esqr of Quincy & others - In 1849, I was appointed by Genl Taylor [illegible] of the Law office at Stillwater Minnesota and reappointed by President Fillmore in 1850. In the fall of the same year I was nominated by a Whig convention of Minnesota as a candidate for delegate to Congress but declined. In the fall of 1852 I was elected a member of the Minnesota legislature and served one year, and in the fall of 1853 returned to my old residence on Sugar Creek. In 1856 I was a member of of the Republican state convention at Bloomington and was appointed to the Republican National Convention at Philadelphia - and was the first member thereof to suggest and put in nomination the Hon. A. Lincoln as a candidate for the Vice Presidency I was a delegate from my county to the Republican State Convention at Decatur in 1860 and was appointed alternate delegate to the Hon O. H. Browning for the state at large - to the national convention at Chicago. I am now in the service of the U.S. as a high private in the ranks of Genl Jim Lane's company of "Frontier Rangers", raised to guard the Presidents House and the Capital generally: - we have had fine times in drilling and camping in the East Room &c. This will account for my not being with you as a volunteer - in the ranks - if not otherwise. I did not wish to evince a disposition to leave home while danger threatened - before the troops of the North & West came in. They are now coming in and we expect to be discharged by the President in a few days. Having been honored beyond my merits with civil office and appointments in times of peace, I now respectfully ask to be permitted to serve my country in time of war, - pledging that the revolutionary <hr /> blood in my veins - nor the State I offer to serve - shall never be dishonored by me. Without intending to be tedious, I will close by saying that if you have not already made your recommendation for the appointment in question, and should deem it right to recommend me to the President - I need not add that you can always rely upon me to be your true friend in any event (political or otherwise) which may arise here after. Will you take the trouble to consult with Senator Dummer of Cass County - who has known me personally for more than twenty years - also with Col. Cyrus Edwards - Ex Gov Wood and others and if deemed best - please let friend Cassell draw up a short letter and have it signed by as many friends of the good cause as you may deem best - and have it forwarded to the President direct as soon as may be convenient. I suppose that Quincy will not ask for another appointment of Genl - as I learn from J. Grimshaw Esqr that you have appointed Govr Wood quarter master Genl. Will you be so kind as to ask friend Cassell to drop me line immediately after you decide what (if any) encouragement I may expect, as if nothing offers soon, I desire to return to my family - from whom I have been gone so long, and much desire to see. Very Truly Your obliged friend and obedient servant Nath'l Greene Wilcox File <hr /> Nathl Greene Wilcox Washington D.C. April 28 61 acknowledging the recpt of letter to Presdt Lincoln & returning thanks Soliciting aid & cooperation for the appt of Brig General Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 04 (April 20-30, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Nathaniel G. Wilcox to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500192 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. Washington D.C. April 28th 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois: Dear Sir Your esteemed favor of the 20th inst. together with your kind letter to President Lincoln have just been received - for all of which permit me to return my warmest thanks. As one good turn deserves another I am about to submit a proposition to you - which possibly you may consider as imprudent on my part - nevertheless I have the vanity or boldness to make it - which is, to solicit your aid and co operation - by way of recommendation of me to the favorable consideration of the President for the appointment of Brigadier General from Illinois in the service of the Government. Now this important appointment is soon to confered upon a citizen of our State (probably through the exercise of your influence) and the question is "who shall be the man"? I am informed that there are several applicants for the post - all no doubt good and true men, and in all probability - younger than myself - and whoever the successful applicant may be - if he is a comparatively young man (like yourself) will, if he is lucky - in imitation of Genl Shields - aspire to the highest seats in the highest councils of the State and nation. My age, and other weighty reasons, would preclude my aspiring to fill high (political) stations - destined to be filled by yourself and others. I am induced to make this application, relying on my own <hr /> merits - and I think I know you well enough to believe that you would not recommend me - unless you thought me worthy. Others may present superior claims upon yourself, the President and the State. I will, with your permission, state my humble pretentions. I was born on the 22nd day of February 1805 - consequently I am now fifty-six years old, to old to serve in the ranks, but not to old to serve my state and country in an other capacity. I went to Ills in 1833. I resided for some time in the town of Louisiania Pike Co Mo - and while there received a staff appointment from Govr Boggs - in the service of the state - with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel - a short time before the war broke out in relation to the boundary line between Mo and the then Territory of Iowa, and contributed some little toward the peaceful settlement of that difficulty. - In 1836 I purchased the "old Mill" property on Sugar Creek in Schuyler County - where (with the exception of 4 or 5 years in Minnesota) I have resided ever since. In 1844, I served as a delegate in the Baltimore convention which nominated Mr Clay for the Presidency. In the Spring of 1846, I was offered the Whig nomination for Congress in the 5th district, but declined in favor of our old friend Dr van deventer. - At the State Convention in Peoria (1846) I was waited upon by a committee consisting of Alfred Dutch, Saml A. Clift & others - and solicited to acept of the Whig nomination for Govr - which I declined, - and it was, upon my suggestion that Mr Killpatrick was put in nomination. I, however, afterwards consented that my name might go upon the ticket for Lieut Govr - In 1847, I was the Whig candidate against Richardson for the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Judge Douglas. I was in Philadelphia at the time of the meeting of the National Whig Convention in 1848. It was found that on the morning of the meeting <hr /> of the Convention a vacancy existed in the delegation - and I was elected to fill said vacancy over Hon. A. Lincoln, Dr Rouse of Peoria, John Tilson Esqr of Quincy & others - In 1849, I was appointed by Genl Taylor [illegible] of the Law office at Stillwater Minnesota and reappointed by President Fillmore in 1850. In the fall of the same year I was nominated by a Whig convention of Minnesota as a candidate for delegate to Congress but declined. In the fall of 1852 I was elected a member of the Minnesota legislature and served one year, and in the fall of 1853 returned to my old residence on Sugar Creek. In 1856 I was a member of of the Republican state convention at Bloomington and was appointed to the Republican National Convention at Philadelphia - and was the first member thereof to suggest and put in nomination the Hon. A. Lincoln as a candidate for the Vice Presidency I was a delegate from my county to the Republican State Convention at Decatur in 1860 and was appointed alternate delegate to the Hon O. H. Browning for the state at large - to the national convention at Chicago. I am now in the service of the U.S. as a high private in the ranks of Genl Jim Lane's company of "Frontier Rangers", raised to guard the Presidents House and the Capital generally: - we have had fine times in drilling and camping in the East Room &c. This will account for my not being with you as a volunteer - in the ranks - if not otherwise. I did not wish to evince a disposition to leave home while danger threatened - before the troops of the North & West came in. They are now coming in and we expect to be discharged by the President in a few days. Having been honored beyond my merits with civil office and appointments in times of peace, I now respectfully ask to be permitted to serve my country in time of war, - pledging that the revolutionary <hr /> blood in my veins - nor the State I offer to serve - shall never be dishonored by me. Without intending to be tedious, I will close by saying that if you have not already made your recommendation for the appointment in question, and should deem it right to recommend me to the President - I need not add that you can always rely upon me to be your true friend in any event (political or otherwise) which may arise here after. Will you take the trouble to consult with Senator Dummer of Cass County - who has known me personally for more than twenty years - also with Col. Cyrus Edwards - Ex Gov Wood and others and if deemed best - please let friend Cassell draw up a short letter and have it signed by as many friends of the good cause as you may deem best - and have it forwarded to the President direct as soon as may be convenient. I suppose that Quincy will not ask for another appointment of Genl - as I learn from J. Grimshaw Esqr that you have appointed Govr Wood quarter master Genl. Will you be so kind as to ask friend Cassell to drop me line immediately after you decide what (if any) encouragement I may expect, as if nothing offers soon, I desire to return to my family - from whom I have been gone so long, and much desire to see. Very Truly Your obliged friend and obedient servant Nath'l Greene Wilcox File <hr /> Nathl Greene Wilcox Washington D.C. April 28 61 acknowledging the recpt of letter to Presdt Lincoln & returning thanks Soliciting aid & cooperation for the appt of Brig General 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