2 25 78 https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/5232e8fee41d1fb8d3e05bf2415b2508.pdf d97f35551b0e3787a5c06961c49b1bba Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. N.Y. Aug. 29. 1861. To the Gov: This is a long story about Schimmelfening, but from all I hear of him I have no doubt he is a splendid soldier and that the public interests would be well served by his appointment to Col. Of one of our regiments. He is well known to Hecker and Seigel and I wish you would ask them about him before you appoint. [his?]Brother will talk with you about him. We want such men as Schimmelfening to lead our troops. Truly Yours E B Washburne Gov of Illinois. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Elihu B. Washburne to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500890 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. N.Y. Aug. 29. 1861. To the Gov: This is a long story about Schimmelfening, but from all I hear of him I have no doubt he is a splendid soldier and that the public interests would be well served by his appointment to Col. Of one of our regiments. He is well known to Hecker and Seigel and I wish you would ask them about him before you appoint. [his?]Brother will talk with you about him. We want such men as Schimmelfening to lead our troops. Truly Yours E B Washburne Gov of Illinois. 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/8b5a63c5ffa2ba2d04d2f1d20a7f4709.pdf 132e726fa7d05ef6cd1f1a3b51188a34 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. N.Y. Aug. 27. 1861. To Gov. Yates. Springfield. Ill. If there be another colonel to be appointed suspend till I can present name of a distinguished German officer. Will be home Saturday [E B Washburne] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 [E. B. Washburne] to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500889 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. N.Y. Aug. 27. 1861. To Gov. Yates. Springfield. Ill. If there be another colonel to be appointed suspend till I can present name of a distinguished German officer. Will be home Saturday [E B Washburne] 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/1e498ee9ef67e047dedbfa4e7e5c9252.pdf 7216a7d251da02b1967a30e660b37afe Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Aug. 29. 1861 To his Excellency R. Yates Sir I was surprised at our meeting a few days ago that you should ask me to procure recommendations for the position of Major 1st Because you had voluntarily tendered me the place 2nd Because you have appointed a man to the place both morally and physically incompetent 3rd Because you have given positions to men who opposed you and who tried to compel me to oppose you and who have not more military merit than myself 4th because you have appointed and are still appointing men whose sympathies are against the Energetic prosecution of the War - When at Bloomington I had to disobey instructions to support you and thereby joepardised the interest of other friends & thereby no doubt defeated myself in my application for office last winter, and now after <hr /> having served three months I find that you have accepted more companies in Pike than can be filled and thus I am thrown out of the service I do not intend to try for a place for myself and I do release you and all other persons of political obligations to me at the same time I deem it due to the Country that men of undoubted patriotism should be promoted to office and I tremble when you appoint such men as McCrillis who last winter was an open secessionist and I fear is so yet at heart If an opportunity presents itself of advancing Lieut Anthony [illegible] & you should do so you will do the country good service Your Obt servt D. H. Gilmer <hr /> D. H. Gilmer about position as Major Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D. H. Gilmer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500888 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 Aug. 29. 1861 To his Excellency R. Yates Sir I was surprised at our meeting a few days ago that you should ask me to procure recommendations for the position of Major 1st Because you had voluntarily tendered me the place 2nd Because you have appointed a man to the place both morally and physically incompetent 3rd Because you have given positions to men who opposed you and who tried to compel me to oppose you and who have not more military merit than myself 4th because you have appointed and are still appointing men whose sympathies are against the Energetic prosecution of the War - When at Bloomington I had to disobey instructions to support you and thereby joepardised the interest of other friends & thereby no doubt defeated myself in my application for office last winter, and now after <hr /> having served three months I find that you have accepted more companies in Pike than can be filled and thus I am thrown out of the service I do not intend to try for a place for myself and I do release you and all other persons of political obligations to me at the same time I deem it due to the Country that men of undoubted patriotism should be promoted to office and I tremble when you appoint such men as McCrillis who last winter was an open secessionist and I fear is so yet at heart If an opportunity presents itself of advancing Lieut Anthony [illegible] & you should do so you will do the country good service Your Obt servt D. H. Gilmer <hr /> D. H. Gilmer about position as Major 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/0de5121b525a03eccd2d4522395d037f.pdf 108024b2bd4420e626558c625bca50e7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galva Ill August 29th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor Ill Springfield Ill Dear Sir By the urgent solicitation of Rev A. T. Westover Pastor of the Baptist Church of this place I am requested and herewith take the Liberty of writing you in his behalf if in the Formation of the New Redgments of Vol there is an opertunity of his getting an apointment as Chaplin, providing his recomendation should meet your requirements for Loyalty and Christian Character of this if you could place him you can have the best and most satisfacty Evidence As to myself you will probaly recolect me in my efforts in behalf of the "Galva Greys" of this place [illegible] the 17th Redgment Ill Vol, at the time that I was at Springfield Elder Westover wanted I should see you in relation to his going into the Army at that time but our citizens did not wish him to Leave charge of his church He views intelligently the unhapy condition of our country and is determined to Lend his aid if possible in bouth a Speertual and temporal way to put <hr /> down this rebelion, to the Union we Love and have so Long Cherished. (He will pray first then Fight) hence my efforts for him through you. Could you place him as Chaplin of a Redgment or in any other position where you want a man of Energy, Ability, and Moral Worth, you can have the recomendations of those you know fuly and the same will meet the aprobations of bouth his and your Friends I desire your Views in relation to a prospect for Him. I have been designat to write Genl Mather also but presum this matter come before you more properly Yours Most Respectfuly W. B. Sweet <hr /> Recommendation A T Westover Galva for chaplain 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 W. B. Swett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500887 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. Galva Ill August 29th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor Ill Springfield Ill Dear Sir By the urgent solicitation of Rev A. T. Westover Pastor of the Baptist Church of this place I am requested and herewith take the Liberty of writing you in his behalf if in the Formation of the New Redgments of Vol there is an opertunity of his getting an apointment as Chaplin, providing his recomendation should meet your requirements for Loyalty and Christian Character of this if you could place him you can have the best and most satisfacty Evidence As to myself you will probaly recolect me in my efforts in behalf of the "Galva Greys" of this place [illegible] the 17th Redgment Ill Vol, at the time that I was at Springfield Elder Westover wanted I should see you in relation to his going into the Army at that time but our citizens did not wish him to Leave charge of his church He views intelligently the unhapy condition of our country and is determined to Lend his aid if possible in bouth a Speertual and temporal way to put <hr /> down this rebelion, to the Union we Love and have so Long Cherished. (He will pray first then Fight) hence my efforts for him through you. Could you place him as Chaplin of a Redgment or in any other position where you want a man of Energy, Ability, and Moral Worth, you can have the recomendations of those you know fuly and the same will meet the aprobations of bouth his and your Friends I desire your Views in relation to a prospect for Him. I have been designat to write Genl Mather also but presum this matter come before you more properly Yours Most Respectfuly W. B. Sweet <hr /> Recommendation A T Westover Galva for chaplain 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/7000f0aacfe4a6f45c110e1cf75f4dbf.pdf 64df57f5ad7b73b9529ae3d216612aa7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rolla Mo. Aug. 29th Friend Hatch – As I was cheated out of my Majorship in our regiment for political reasons, I would like to get a field office in [illegible] our other regiment now forming. I have now had an experience of four months in the field, & hence I know I am better qualified to take the command of a regiment as Colonel than many who have been appointed. And I think that those who at first volunteered ought to have better claims than those who finally propose to come into the service only <hr />by appointment. This military favor is the only one I ever sought, & when my political friends are in power, I think my political services ought not to be entirely overlooked. Will you please forward the suggestions of this letter, in such as way as you may deem fit Yours in haste H. Case <hr />Gov Yates. Dr Sir. I send this letter to you for consideration. You know Major Case as well as I do – But I will suggest that in a political [point?] he should not be forgotten. Politics has nothing to do with officers now—but as Case enlisted and is in the war. – he is more worthy than 11th hour men. Yours &c O.M. Hatch Aug 31. 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 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. Case to Ozias M. Hatch; Ozias M. Hatch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500886 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. Rolla Mo. Aug. 29th Friend Hatch – As I was cheated out of my Majorship in our regiment for political reasons, I would like to get a field office in [illegible] our other regiment now forming. I have now had an experience of four months in the field, & hence I know I am better qualified to take the command of a regiment as Colonel than many who have been appointed. And I think that those who at first volunteered ought to have better claims than those who finally propose to come into the service only <hr />by appointment. This military favor is the only one I ever sought, & when my political friends are in power, I think my political services ought not to be entirely overlooked. Will you please forward the suggestions of this letter, in such as way as you may deem fit Yours in haste H. Case <hr />Gov Yates. Dr Sir. I send this letter to you for consideration. You know Major Case as well as I do – But I will suggest that in a political [point?] he should not be forgotten. Politics has nothing to do with officers now—but as Case enlisted and is in the war. – he is more worthy than 11th hour men. Yours &c O.M. Hatch Aug 31. 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/30b0e192f81dc8a964243bd0138b467f.pdf b6ee5c0162fd01f6d14fe911abbf7b6f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rolla Mo. Aug 29th Hon Gov. Yates Dr Sir. The contingency on which you promised me a Field office in our Regiment has not happened, & probably never will. And hence I would respectfully solicit from you a field office in some of the regiments now forming in Illinois. My experience of now some four months I know better fits me for Colonel than some who have been honored with such an appointment. And i must say that i think that those who volunteered at first, have better claims than those who <hr /> never volunteered, & only enter the Service by appointment. I know my experience fits me to command a regiment - & I would suggest, that my position now is very subordinate although it is of my own choosing. Of course I ought to say nothing of political claims. But this is the only favor I have ever sought, & I hope most certainly that my absence in the field of duty will not make you forget my claims, although others may throng your office in person yours very resptfly H. Case <hr /> H Case Rolla Wants to be Colonel Hatch recommends him Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. Lease to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500885 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. Rolla Mo. Aug 29th Hon Gov. Yates Dr Sir. The contingency on which you promised me a Field office in our Regiment has not happened, & probably never will. And hence I would respectfully solicit from you a field office in some of the regiments now forming in Illinois. My experience of now some four months I know better fits me for Colonel than some who have been honored with such an appointment. And i must say that i think that those who volunteered at first, have better claims than those who <hr /> never volunteered, & only enter the Service by appointment. I know my experience fits me to command a regiment - & I would suggest, that my position now is very subordinate although it is of my own choosing. Of course I ought to say nothing of political claims. But this is the only favor I have ever sought, & I hope most certainly that my absence in the field of duty will not make you forget my claims, although others may throng your office in person yours very resptfly H. Case <hr /> H Case Rolla Wants to be Colonel Hatch recommends him 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/389052a27e3cec566e5323540b894e68.pdf 2f1efda6b56b7163ab6a3396dce01046 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dixon Aug 29 1861 Gov. Yates. My Dear Sir. I desire to call your attention to the fact that we have yet in our county men that may be of service to our State in her time of need - We have residing in the town of Palmira Lee Co. a man by the name of John T. Lawrence, who was at West Point for two years - He is a man of fine address, and very reserved and modest in his manners, but cool in judgment and would make an excellent commanding officer. We all know him, & can vouch for his cool courage and military ability. if you want true & trusty men for Colonels, Majors &c. you can rely upon Mr. Lawrence <hr /> as being the man to do honor to any station you may be disposed to give him - He is of that character or temperament, that will not seek a place at your hands, personally, but I can tell you the citizens of Lee Co. will endorse what I say of him - I will refer you to Col. Noble, who can give you information of Mr. Lawrence. I am induced to write you of Mr. Lawrence, because I know & feel the importance of having men in command of our forces of the right metal and military knowledge. I think i am well aware that you desire all our West Point men to have a place where they can serve their Country now, when she so much needs the services of those who are or have been educated in the line of military tactics &c - Most truly yours &c R. F. Adams <hr /> R F Adams Recommending J.T. Lawrence for position Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 R. T. Adams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500884 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. Dixon Aug 29 1861 Gov. Yates. My Dear Sir. I desire to call your attention to the fact that we have yet in our county men that may be of service to our State in her time of need - We have residing in the town of Palmira Lee Co. a man by the name of John T. Lawrence, who was at West Point for two years - He is a man of fine address, and very reserved and modest in his manners, but cool in judgment and would make an excellent commanding officer. We all know him, & can vouch for his cool courage and military ability. if you want true & trusty men for Colonels, Majors &c. you can rely upon Mr. Lawrence <hr /> as being the man to do honor to any station you may be disposed to give him - He is of that character or temperament, that will not seek a place at your hands, personally, but I can tell you the citizens of Lee Co. will endorse what I say of him - I will refer you to Col. Noble, who can give you information of Mr. Lawrence. I am induced to write you of Mr. Lawrence, because I know & feel the importance of having men in command of our forces of the right metal and military knowledge. I think i am well aware that you desire all our West Point men to have a place where they can serve their Country now, when she so much needs the services of those who are or have been educated in the line of military tactics &c - Most truly yours &c R. F. Adams <hr /> R F Adams Recommending J.T. Lawrence for position 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/383851767db70d4860200f7715e1b263.pdf 8dc04e2c61cb2a4e2b3a50a85b25f282 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B. H. Gatson to Richard Yates, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500883 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/989523ae20d97dce4cdc4995ce4274bd.pdf 51b66981dfc292e7c30852ac967ee15f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Athens Ill. Aug. 29th/61. Gov. R. Yates, sir,- I served in the Mexican War in the 16th Regiment of M. S. Infantry, Col. Tibbatts. I served till the end of the war without missing a days duty -- was probably drilled three times as much as the twelve months volunteers in that war. I am a native of Sangamon County -- son of Wm. Colburn of Loami and am now thirty years old. I now through you offer my services to my country. All I ask is a place where I can make my past experience useful. I lately visited Camp Butler, and what I saw there has induced me to offer you my services. Some companies there are well officered and are progressing finely in their drill, while others have officers who are inexperienced and incompetent, and the men who try to serve under such officers, instead of being drilled as soldiers should be, are harassed and tormented by a multiplicity of improper orders. Seeing this state of things I concluded to offer my services, bona fide, for the good of my country, and not for my own aggrandizement. I could not afford to leave my family (whom I love dearly) and my business for the little that I could do as a private soldier, but as an instructor I could do much good. And I think that in consideration of my past service and experience I am entitled to an office. I can furnish you written certificates and recommendations of my character and abilities in any number you may desire from the best citizens of Sangamon & Menard Counties. And if you see fit to give me a commission I am ready to enter the service at any time, and to devote my entire energies, talents, & experience to the cause of my country in this its hour of need. But, sir, if you find plenty of other men to fill the offices, who are more deserving, capable, and experienced than I am, then I am content. Yours with the greatest respect, Gov. Yates Springfield Ill. W. S. Colburn Attorney at Law, Athens Ill. <hr /> WS Colburn Athens Wants position was in Mexican War 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. S. Colburn to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500882 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. Athens Ill. Aug. 29th/61. Gov. R. Yates, sir,- I served in the Mexican War in the 16th Regiment of M. S. Infantry, Col. Tibbatts. I served till the end of the war without missing a days duty -- was probably drilled three times as much as the twelve months volunteers in that war. I am a native of Sangamon County -- son of Wm. Colburn of Loami and am now thirty years old. I now through you offer my services to my country. All I ask is a place where I can make my past experience useful. I lately visited Camp Butler, and what I saw there has induced me to offer you my services. Some companies there are well officered and are progressing finely in their drill, while others have officers who are inexperienced and incompetent, and the men who try to serve under such officers, instead of being drilled as soldiers should be, are harassed and tormented by a multiplicity of improper orders. Seeing this state of things I concluded to offer my services, bona fide, for the good of my country, and not for my own aggrandizement. I could not afford to leave my family (whom I love dearly) and my business for the little that I could do as a private soldier, but as an instructor I could do much good. And I think that in consideration of my past service and experience I am entitled to an office. I can furnish you written certificates and recommendations of my character and abilities in any number you may desire from the best citizens of Sangamon & Menard Counties. And if you see fit to give me a commission I am ready to enter the service at any time, and to devote my entire energies, talents, & experience to the cause of my country in this its hour of need. But, sir, if you find plenty of other men to fill the offices, who are more deserving, capable, and experienced than I am, then I am content. Yours with the greatest respect, Gov. Yates Springfield Ill. W. S. Colburn Attorney at Law, Athens Ill. <hr /> WS Colburn Athens Wants position was in Mexican War 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/3ebfccd2dd5abb01760be67e378a5987.pdf c721a161238a4de888e386683677ac48 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Dick Robinson Garrard County Ky August 29, 1861 To His Excellency the Governor of Illinois. Sir: The bearer of this, the Hon Jere. T. Boyle is commissioned by me to wait on you and to make known to you the critical state of affairs in Kentucky and to ask your aid and co-operation Mr. Boyle will make such explanations as you may require I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obit. Servant W. Nelson Commanding troops <hr /> Introducing J.T. Boyle Kentucky 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. Nelson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500881 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 Dick Robinson Garrard County Ky August 29, 1861 To His Excellency the Governor of Illinois. Sir: The bearer of this, the Hon Jere. T. Boyle is commissioned by me to wait on you and to make known to you the critical state of affairs in Kentucky and to ask your aid and co-operation Mr. Boyle will make such explanations as you may require I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obit. Servant W. Nelson Commanding troops <hr /> Introducing J.T. Boyle Kentucky 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/47f33d9aea6f350bdb5c26e6d11292f2.pdf e2ec9e1d2be9a86a87f8a47cc69139ac Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy August 29, 1861 Hon R Yates Dr Sir Mr Grimshaw having declined the offer which you kindly made to appoint him col of one of the new regiments of Illinois volunteers I beg leave most respectfully to recommend William R Lockwood of this place as a suitable person for the place He is a man of high character & has in an eminent degree the qualities which constitute a good Military officer If you can consistently with other engagements give him the appointment I will gratefully acknowledge it as though it was a favour to my self Yours most truly Archibald Williams <hr /> Recommending W R Lockwood Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archibald Williams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500880 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy August 29, 1861 Hon R Yates Dr Sir Mr Grimshaw having declined the offer which you kindly made to appoint him col of one of the new regiments of Illinois volunteers I beg leave most respectfully to recommend William R Lockwood of this place as a suitable person for the place He is a man of high character & has in an eminent degree the qualities which constitute a good Military officer If you can consistently with other engagements give him the appointment I will gratefully acknowledge it as though it was a favour to my self Yours most truly Archibald Williams <hr /> Recommending W R Lockwood 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/80c68cc2b07a89e9feb5fbb9fa6c0460.pdf c7dae8b19517953851226765a5db6c3d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tolono. Champaign cy. Ills Aug 28th 1861 Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir I wrote you some time since in regard to the acceptance of a Company, a few weeks after, recd a "Telegram" to have the co ready in 10 or 12 days - but I was unable to do it as the men enlisted in other companies and on their way to St Louis & Camp Butler. I do earnestly wish to take a part in this contest, having organized the first "Fremont Club" in the State. I believe this to be the vindication by "force of Arms" of the principles of the party preferring that "Freedom" should be national. I am able to bear arms - but I believe I could perform the duties of Adjutant, or Assistant or asst Commisary. I am recommended to apply to you or the Adjutant Genl by Capt Geo Barrell who is the [gentlemanly?] agt [GM?] R Rd here - and resident of Springfield. I applied to Col J. White of the Fremont Rifle Reg Chicago Ills. for the position of Adj'nt and gave the names of the best businessmen of this place as references - no reply yet. Yours Respt J. S. McDowell <hr /> 7th District Tolono - Champaign J. S. McDonald wants appointment Military Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. S. McDowell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500879 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. Tolono. Champaign cy. Ills Aug 28th 1861 Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir I wrote you some time since in regard to the acceptance of a Company, a few weeks after, recd a "Telegram" to have the co ready in 10 or 12 days - but I was unable to do it as the men enlisted in other companies and on their way to St Louis & Camp Butler. I do earnestly wish to take a part in this contest, having organized the first "Fremont Club" in the State. I believe this to be the vindication by "force of Arms" of the principles of the party preferring that "Freedom" should be national. I am able to bear arms - but I believe I could perform the duties of Adjutant, or Assistant or asst Commisary. I am recommended to apply to you or the Adjutant Genl by Capt Geo Barrell who is the [gentlemanly?] agt [GM?] R Rd here - and resident of Springfield. I applied to Col J. White of the Fremont Rifle Reg Chicago Ills. for the position of Adj'nt and gave the names of the best businessmen of this place as references - no reply yet. Yours Respt J. S. McDowell <hr /> 7th District Tolono - Champaign J. S. McDonald wants appointment Military 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/0948c5a5ae64efb912b9c84d6ce3fc88.pdf a1e6f515857856cabc48dafc6b69da76 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aug 28th, /61 Blue Point P.O. Wayne Co Ill Friend Gov. Yates, Dear Sir: I desire to be with the union army, and as I could not be received as a private on account of my being severely afflicted with the piles by times, I propose to go with some of the Ill Regiments as Chaplain. I am an Evangelist of the Christian Church, and believe the cause of my Master and the welfare of mankind calls, yes loudly calls, upon all good and loyal citizens, to assist in quelling this ungodly rebellion. As I am acquainted with a goodly number of Col. Hick's regiment, I would prefer being with them as I might have more influence over them than I would with others, but would go with aney other regiment. I would just observe that I am a younger brother of James M Ashley M.C. of 5th district (Toledo) Ohio, and have practice Medicine 'till my piles prohibited me from riding. I would be much pleased if you would give me a favorable answer - Direct as above - Yours for the Union Dr John K. Ashley Gov R. Yates <hr /> Dr John K Ashley Blue Point Wayne Co Application for chaplaincy 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John K. Ashley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500878 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. Aug 28th, /61 Blue Point P.O. Wayne Co Ill Friend Gov. Yates, Dear Sir: I desire to be with the union army, and as I could not be received as a private on account of my being severely afflicted with the piles by times, I propose to go with some of the Ill Regiments as Chaplain. I am an Evangelist of the Christian Church, and believe the cause of my Master and the welfare of mankind calls, yes loudly calls, upon all good and loyal citizens, to assist in quelling this ungodly rebellion. As I am acquainted with a goodly number of Col. Hick's regiment, I would prefer being with them as I might have more influence over them than I would with others, but would go with aney other regiment. I would just observe that I am a younger brother of James M Ashley M.C. of 5th district (Toledo) Ohio, and have practice Medicine 'till my piles prohibited me from riding. I would be much pleased if you would give me a favorable answer - Direct as above - Yours for the Union Dr John K. Ashley Gov R. Yates <hr /> Dr John K Ashley Blue Point Wayne Co Application for chaplaincy 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/6e9d078cbcbad17a44492ce78ccd1b9c.pdf dbccac1a1352917793983b0cf3f614c6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Aug 28, '61 To the Hon. Richd Yates, Governor State of Illinois. The undersigned would recommend John W. Kitchell to a suitable appointment as Field Officer in some one of the Regiments now organizing in this State. Benjamin Sammons J. F. Alexander Jesse K. Dubois S M Cullom <hr /> J. F. Alexander Recommending J. W. Kitchell as Field Officer. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. F. Alexander and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500877 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 Aug 28, '61 To the Hon. Richd Yates, Governor State of Illinois. The undersigned would recommend John W. Kitchell to a suitable appointment as Field Officer in some one of the Regiments now organizing in this State. Benjamin Sammons J. F. Alexander Jesse K. Dubois S M Cullom <hr /> J. F. Alexander Recommending J. W. Kitchell as Field Officer. 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/6e44e03b5c5fbcef0dd28050faae050d.pdf 631d67412bbebb2ce9b7a3f3e1edbf98 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To His Excellency Abraham Lincoln President of the U.S. We the undersigned having learned that the office of Commissary General is vacant beg leave to recommend the appointment of William K Strong Esqr. of this City, as being eminently qualified, possessing Energy, ability and integrity, and enjoying the fullest confidence of this community. We are satisfied that Mr Strongs appointment would prove entirely satisfactory to the commercial and financial interests of this City. New York August 28 - 1861. J. Seymour. Presd Bank North America 1,000,000 E. J. Brown " Manhattan Saving Bk 2,794,934 Daniel [Bentnett?] " Citizens Bank 400,000 Jos. M. Price " Oriental Bank 300,000 B. Lewis Jr. " Butchers & Drovers " 800,000 Shephard Knapp " Mechanics " 2,000,000 J. M. Morrison " Manhattan Co. 2,050,000 James M Lewis, Cashr, Union Bank 1,500,000 C. Barstow Presd St Nicholas Bank 750,000 J Punnett " Bank of American 3,000,000 M M Freeman " Mecc & Bkg Association 500,000 Nathl Hayden " Chatham Bank 450,000 T. Tileston " Phoenix " 1,800,000 A. E Silliman " Merchants " 2,769,950 James F. De Peyster, Treasr Bk for Savings " 10,062,616 Thomas Monahan Presd Fulton Bk 600,000 H Blydenburgh " Nasson " 1,000,000 Charles A Macy " Park " 2,000,000 <hr /> J L Everitt Cashier Broadway Bank 1,000,000 A. V. Stout Presdt Shoe & Leather " 1,500,000 Richard Berry " Tradesmens " 1,000,000 A B Hayes Cashr North River " 400,000 James Barnes Presd Merchants Exch. " 1,235,000 W. H Johnson " Hanover " 1,000,000 W. A Murdock " Continental " 2,000,000 Joseph Lawrence " U.S. Trust Co 1,000,000 Edward Haight " Bank Commonwealth 750,000 Thomas Jeremiah " Bowery Savings Bk 10,294,995 Charles Jenkins " East River Bk 206,525 Abram Ives " Manr & Mchts Bk 500,000 Andrew Warner Cashr Mchts Clerks Savings Ins. 2,103,285 Charles F Hunter Presdt Peoples Bank 412,500 Daniel V. H. Berthalf, Cashr Irving Bank 500,000 D K Martin Presdt Ocean Bank 1,000,000 J. D. Fish " Marine " 664,200 P. Perit Seaman Bank Savings 8,922,634 Presdt Marine Savings Ins. A.P. Halsey " Bank of New York 3,000,000 R M Blatchford Presdt Central Park ----- Hiram Barney Collector of the Port ----- Rufus F Andrews, Surveyor of the Port ---- George Denison, Naval Officer of the Port ----- Wm B. Taylor Post Master N.Y. ----- Demming Duer, [illegible] J G King's Sons ----- Andrew H Green, Comptroller Central Park ----- Saml B White, Cashier Grocers Bk. 300,000 E. W. Dunham Presdt Corn Exch. Bk 1,000,000 Wm Halsey " 7th Ward " 500,000 Richard S. Williams " Market " 1,000,000 R W. R. Freeman Cashr Atlantic " 400,000 Moses H Grinnell, Presd Sun Mutual Ins Co. 1,761,222.07 E D Morgan & Co Bankers ----- George T Adee --- ----- Wm E Dodge (Phelps Dodge & Co) ----- G. A. Latimer Brooklyn Savings Bank 3,681,339 $79,909,200.07 <hr /> Wm E Dodge (Phelps Dodge &Co) G. A. Latimer Brooklyn Savings Bank 3,681,339 $79,909,200.07 To the President of the United States We the undersigned, residing or doing business in the City of New York, being deeply interested in the success of the war for the Union and anxious to see every practicable method adopted for increasing the efficiency of our Army, beg leave to call your attention to the imperative necessity of placing the office of Commissary General, in the most competent and energetic hands, since upon its effective administration, must depend in a great degree the health, comfort and efficiency of our brave troops Believing that a change in the incumbent of this position would be conducive to the welfare of the Army and the success of the Government, in suppression of armed rebellion, the undersigned do cordially recommend for that appointment their fellow citizen William K Strong, a merchant of great business capacity of enlarged views, of extraordinary physical and mental vigor, and of undoubted patriotism. We believe he would give to the Commissary Department a degree of usefulness and efficiency hitherto unknown, and we therefore respectfully urge his appointment New York August 28 - 1861 Charles J Martin, Presd Home Ins. Co. 1,000,000 <hr /> Geo. T Hope Presd Continental Ins. Co. 500,000 Carlisle Norwood " Lorillard " " 500,000 James Lorimer Graham " Metropolitan " " 300,000 J Leonard Douglass Secty Merchants " " 200,000 Joseph Hoxie Presd Commonwealth " 250,000 Tim. G Churchill " Columbia " 200,000 Robt. D Hart Secty Astor Fire Ins Co 150,000 W. K Lathrop " Washington " " 500,000 Wm A Thomson Presd Mercantile Fire " " 200,000 Jon D Steele " Niagara " 200,000 J M McLean " Citizens Fire Ins. " 150,000 W. P Palmer " Manhattan " 250,000 Saml T Skidmore " Howard " 250,000 Henry A Oakley Secty Howard " ------- W F Underhill " Peoples " 150,000 E W Crowell VP Phoenix " 200,000 Livingston Satterlee Sectry Aetna " 200,000 Lindley Murray Presd Empire City " 200,000 J M Halsted " American " 200,000 C F Uhlhorn " Resolute " 200,000 F. S. Winston " Mutual Life Ins Co 7,237,989.12 E A Stansbury Secty Metropolitan Ins Co ---- Phiny Freeman Actuary N.Y. Life " 2,004,857.53 J. D Jones Presd Atlantic Mutual " 6,646,292.01 Alfred Edwards " Pacific " 1,060,750.72 John A Parker V.P Great Western " 3,224,640.39 Danl Drake Smith Presd Commercial " 1,025,355 T B Satterthwaite " New York " 1,036,416.34 John S Tappan V.P. Union Mutual " 1,659,348.06 J P Tappan Presd Neptune " 488,099.55 Jacob Reese " Hope Ins " 200,000 H M Forrester " Broadway " 200,000 Mason Thompson " Irving " 200,000 W H Dusenburg Secty New Amsterdam " 200,000 <hr /> John A Lugneer President Adriatic Ins Co 150,000 Asher Taylor " Market " 200,000 B. S Walcott Jr Secty Hanover " 200,000 J R St. John " Lamar " 300,000 Hugh Laing Presd Clinton " 250,000 N B Graham " Firemans Fund " 150,000 A W Whipple V.P. Washington Marine " 275,318.49 Chas Newcomb " Mercantile Mutual " 1,140,973.17 Henry Stokes Manhattan Life Ins Co 1,039,820.96 $34,689,861.34 Recapitulation Amount of Capital represented in first Memorial $79,909,200.07 Amount of Capital represented in second Memorial 34,689,861.34 $114,599,061.41 New York Septr 4 - 1861 <hr /> Copies of the Memorials recommending to the President of the US. the appointment of Wm K Strong Esqr. as Commissary Genl with the amount of capitals, assetts & deposits of different corporations, the officers of which have signed New York Sep 4 - 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 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 J. Seymour to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500876 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 Abraham Lincoln President of the U.S. We the undersigned having learned that the office of Commissary General is vacant beg leave to recommend the appointment of William K Strong Esqr. of this City, as being eminently qualified, possessing Energy, ability and integrity, and enjoying the fullest confidence of this community. We are satisfied that Mr Strongs appointment would prove entirely satisfactory to the commercial and financial interests of this City. New York August 28 - 1861. J. Seymour. Presd Bank North America 1,000,000 E. J. Brown " Manhattan Saving Bk 2,794,934 Daniel [Bentnett?] " Citizens Bank 400,000 Jos. M. Price " Oriental Bank 300,000 B. Lewis Jr. " Butchers & Drovers " 800,000 Shephard Knapp " Mechanics " 2,000,000 J. M. Morrison " Manhattan Co. 2,050,000 James M Lewis, Cashr, Union Bank 1,500,000 C. Barstow Presd St Nicholas Bank 750,000 J Punnett " Bank of American 3,000,000 M M Freeman " Mecc & Bkg Association 500,000 Nathl Hayden " Chatham Bank 450,000 T. Tileston " Phoenix " 1,800,000 A. E Silliman " Merchants " 2,769,950 James F. De Peyster, Treasr Bk for Savings " 10,062,616 Thomas Monahan Presd Fulton Bk 600,000 H Blydenburgh " Nasson " 1,000,000 Charles A Macy " Park " 2,000,000 <hr /> J L Everitt Cashier Broadway Bank 1,000,000 A. V. Stout Presdt Shoe & Leather " 1,500,000 Richard Berry " Tradesmens " 1,000,000 A B Hayes Cashr North River " 400,000 James Barnes Presd Merchants Exch. " 1,235,000 W. H Johnson " Hanover " 1,000,000 W. A Murdock " Continental " 2,000,000 Joseph Lawrence " U.S. Trust Co 1,000,000 Edward Haight " Bank Commonwealth 750,000 Thomas Jeremiah " Bowery Savings Bk 10,294,995 Charles Jenkins " East River Bk 206,525 Abram Ives " Manr & Mchts Bk 500,000 Andrew Warner Cashr Mchts Clerks Savings Ins. 2,103,285 Charles F Hunter Presdt Peoples Bank 412,500 Daniel V. H. Berthalf, Cashr Irving Bank 500,000 D K Martin Presdt Ocean Bank 1,000,000 J. D. Fish " Marine " 664,200 P. Perit Seaman Bank Savings 8,922,634 Presdt Marine Savings Ins. A.P. Halsey " Bank of New York 3,000,000 R M Blatchford Presdt Central Park ----- Hiram Barney Collector of the Port ----- Rufus F Andrews, Surveyor of the Port ---- George Denison, Naval Officer of the Port ----- Wm B. Taylor Post Master N.Y. ----- Demming Duer, [illegible] J G King's Sons ----- Andrew H Green, Comptroller Central Park ----- Saml B White, Cashier Grocers Bk. 300,000 E. W. Dunham Presdt Corn Exch. Bk 1,000,000 Wm Halsey " 7th Ward " 500,000 Richard S. Williams " Market " 1,000,000 R W. R. Freeman Cashr Atlantic " 400,000 Moses H Grinnell, Presd Sun Mutual Ins Co. 1,761,222.07 E D Morgan & Co Bankers ----- George T Adee --- ----- Wm E Dodge (Phelps Dodge & Co) ----- G. A. Latimer Brooklyn Savings Bank 3,681,339 $79,909,200.07 <hr /> Wm E Dodge (Phelps Dodge &Co) G. A. Latimer Brooklyn Savings Bank 3,681,339 $79,909,200.07 To the President of the United States We the undersigned, residing or doing business in the City of New York, being deeply interested in the success of the war for the Union and anxious to see every practicable method adopted for increasing the efficiency of our Army, beg leave to call your attention to the imperative necessity of placing the office of Commissary General, in the most competent and energetic hands, since upon its effective administration, must depend in a great degree the health, comfort and efficiency of our brave troops Believing that a change in the incumbent of this position would be conducive to the welfare of the Army and the success of the Government, in suppression of armed rebellion, the undersigned do cordially recommend for that appointment their fellow citizen William K Strong, a merchant of great business capacity of enlarged views, of extraordinary physical and mental vigor, and of undoubted patriotism. We believe he would give to the Commissary Department a degree of usefulness and efficiency hitherto unknown, and we therefore respectfully urge his appointment New York August 28 - 1861 Charles J Martin, Presd Home Ins. Co. 1,000,000 <hr /> Geo. T Hope Presd Continental Ins. Co. 500,000 Carlisle Norwood " Lorillard " " 500,000 James Lorimer Graham " Metropolitan " " 300,000 J Leonard Douglass Secty Merchants " " 200,000 Joseph Hoxie Presd Commonwealth " 250,000 Tim. G Churchill " Columbia " 200,000 Robt. D Hart Secty Astor Fire Ins Co 150,000 W. K Lathrop " Washington " " 500,000 Wm A Thomson Presd Mercantile Fire " " 200,000 Jon D Steele " Niagara " 200,000 J M McLean " Citizens Fire Ins. " 150,000 W. P Palmer " Manhattan " 250,000 Saml T Skidmore " Howard " 250,000 Henry A Oakley Secty Howard " ------- W F Underhill " Peoples " 150,000 E W Crowell VP Phoenix " 200,000 Livingston Satterlee Sectry Aetna " 200,000 Lindley Murray Presd Empire City " 200,000 J M Halsted " American " 200,000 C F Uhlhorn " Resolute " 200,000 F. S. Winston " Mutual Life Ins Co 7,237,989.12 E A Stansbury Secty Metropolitan Ins Co ---- Phiny Freeman Actuary N.Y. Life " 2,004,857.53 J. D Jones Presd Atlantic Mutual " 6,646,292.01 Alfred Edwards " Pacific " 1,060,750.72 John A Parker V.P Great Western " 3,224,640.39 Danl Drake Smith Presd Commercial " 1,025,355 T B Satterthwaite " New York " 1,036,416.34 John S Tappan V.P. Union Mutual " 1,659,348.06 J P Tappan Presd Neptune " 488,099.55 Jacob Reese " Hope Ins " 200,000 H M Forrester " Broadway " 200,000 Mason Thompson " Irving " 200,000 W H Dusenburg Secty New Amsterdam " 200,000 <hr /> John A Lugneer President Adriatic Ins Co 150,000 Asher Taylor " Market " 200,000 B. S Walcott Jr Secty Hanover " 200,000 J R St. John " Lamar " 300,000 Hugh Laing Presd Clinton " 250,000 N B Graham " Firemans Fund " 150,000 A W Whipple V.P. Washington Marine " 275,318.49 Chas Newcomb " Mercantile Mutual " 1,140,973.17 Henry Stokes Manhattan Life Ins Co 1,039,820.96 $34,689,861.34 Recapitulation Amount of Capital represented in first Memorial $79,909,200.07 Amount of Capital represented in second Memorial 34,689,861.34 $114,599,061.41 New York Septr 4 - 1861 <hr /> Copies of the Memorials recommending to the President of the US. the appointment of Wm K Strong Esqr. as Commissary Genl with the amount of capitals, assetts & deposits of different corporations, the officers of which have signed New York Sep 4 - 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/cd3fee5e49e348ebb2ef18a80b7524c9.pdf 59add9fd70e300d85438a8eae967b0a2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ottawa Augt 28th 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates, Governor. Dear sir The bearer, Silas W. Cheever, a distinguished merchant and the Mayor of this City will hand you this. Mr Cheever's principal business in his interview with you, is to ascertain what disposition has been made of the application in behalf of many prominent citizens of Ottawa for your authority for William H. W. Cushman to raise a Regt for the war. <hr /> The application sets forth the particular character of the Regt. which you have probably recd. Mr. W. H. Cushman has recd a military education and is conceeded by all military men to be an accomplished Officer. He has for some years had the command of one of the best companies of Cavalry in the State. He is a man of great wealth, and alike distinguished for his business habits, and military talents. Every inch a soldier, His appointment is sought for him by citizens of all political parties. All have confidence in his peculiar qualifications <hr /> Let me urge his immediate appointment to the position thus sought for him. He is of middle age & will do honor to the flag and the cause. Truly Yours A W Cavarly <hr /> A W Calverly Ottawa Recommends Cheever. Colonelcy for Cushman Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 A. W. Cavarly to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500875 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. Ottawa Augt 28th 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates, Governor. Dear sir The bearer, Silas W. Cheever, a distinguished merchant and the Mayor of this City will hand you this. Mr Cheever's principal business in his interview with you, is to ascertain what disposition has been made of the application in behalf of many prominent citizens of Ottawa for your authority for William H. W. Cushman to raise a Regt for the war. <hr /> The application sets forth the particular character of the Regt. which you have probably recd. Mr. W. H. Cushman has recd a military education and is conceeded by all military men to be an accomplished Officer. He has for some years had the command of one of the best companies of Cavalry in the State. He is a man of great wealth, and alike distinguished for his business habits, and military talents. Every inch a soldier, His appointment is sought for him by citizens of all political parties. All have confidence in his peculiar qualifications <hr /> Let me urge his immediate appointment to the position thus sought for him. He is of middle age & will do honor to the flag and the cause. Truly Yours A W Cavarly <hr /> A W Calverly Ottawa Recommends Cheever. Colonelcy for Cushman 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/08ad2c2d47f0eb0a63f9b2654b669054.pdf 95aeca766807d62eb6925803e851189c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tuscola Aug 28 1861 Gov Yates Dr Sir I have been looking and expecting for some time to hear from you as to whether there would be any chance for an appointment, as yet I am not posted. I would still be your Excellencies Humble Servant if you could arrange it to give me something that was respectable I see in the Papers that you are going to, or have created a Commission to look after the interest of the Illinois Volunteers. Perhaps I might fill the Bill. if you think so I would be glad of an appointment. let me hear from you as soon as Possible if you please B F Ford <hr /> B. F. Ford for appointment Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B. F. Ford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500874 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. Tuscola Aug 28 1861 Gov Yates Dr Sir I have been looking and expecting for some time to hear from you as to whether there would be any chance for an appointment, as yet I am not posted. I would still be your Excellencies Humble Servant if you could arrange it to give me something that was respectable I see in the Papers that you are going to, or have created a Commission to look after the interest of the Illinois Volunteers. Perhaps I might fill the Bill. if you think so I would be glad of an appointment. let me hear from you as soon as Possible if you please B F Ford <hr /> B. F. Ford for appointment 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/b7c5cfb37aeb5614d46c66c847d51301.pdf 18bfbedac058fd32651c4790f0dda9ad Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. "Camp Douglas" Chicago Ill Aug 28th 1861 Dear Sir. I observe from my commission as surgeon of the 42d Regt Ills Vols that I am ranked as Captain. I believe I am entitled to rank as Major. The rank of a surgeon of a regiment while in the State Service is that of Captain, but when mustered into the U.S. Service the rank is changed to that of Major and as the 42d Regt of Ills Vols is mustered directly into the U.S. Service I think I may justly claim the rank as Major. Will you please <hr /> inform me if my information is correct - and if so forward a commission, ranking me as Major. Respectfully Edwin Powell Surgeon 42d Regt Ills Vols. Hon Richard Yates Gov. Ills. &c. <hr /> Powell, Edwin Surgeon 42d Regt About Rank as Captain Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Edwin Powell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500873 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 Douglas" Chicago Ill Aug 28th 1861 Dear Sir. I observe from my commission as surgeon of the 42d Regt Ills Vols that I am ranked as Captain. I believe I am entitled to rank as Major. The rank of a surgeon of a regiment while in the State Service is that of Captain, but when mustered into the U.S. Service the rank is changed to that of Major and as the 42d Regt of Ills Vols is mustered directly into the U.S. Service I think I may justly claim the rank as Major. Will you please <hr /> inform me if my information is correct - and if so forward a commission, ranking me as Major. Respectfully Edwin Powell Surgeon 42d Regt Ills Vols. Hon Richard Yates Gov. Ills. &c. <hr /> Powell, Edwin Surgeon 42d Regt About Rank as Captain 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/5c92a7aaeb0d846a5f9dcadfe4498c91.pdf 6e25f26b222d2253c749a0f7bd8e4dee Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock Island, Ills Aug 27 1861. Hon. Richard Yates - Dear Sir: I don't know but that you will think I claim too much of your attention in writing two letters to you in as many days. My only excuse is the enclosed extract from the Chicago Tribune of yesterday. Provided i could not have my first choice in the matter of an appointment similar to that just conferred on Col. Louis D. Hubbard of Chicago - I would like to be one of the agents spoken of in the Tribune article. I suppose I can sufficiently master the details to discharge the duties devolving on the Major of a regiment, but one of the other positions spoken of would please me far better. Truly yours, T. J. Pickett <hr /> T. J. Picket For appointment Enter & file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource T. J. Pickett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500872 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. Rock Island, Ills Aug 27 1861. Hon. Richard Yates - Dear Sir: I don't know but that you will think I claim too much of your attention in writing two letters to you in as many days. My only excuse is the enclosed extract from the Chicago Tribune of yesterday. Provided i could not have my first choice in the matter of an appointment similar to that just conferred on Col. Louis D. Hubbard of Chicago - I would like to be one of the agents spoken of in the Tribune article. I suppose I can sufficiently master the details to discharge the duties devolving on the Major of a regiment, but one of the other positions spoken of would please me far better. Truly yours, T. J. Pickett <hr /> T. J. Picket For appointment Enter & file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/b3fcbf5da0654ec24ac8bd22d3aa3e0a.pdf 5245455b58eec3f12c59c3ffc06228f4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock Island Ills August 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Govr. Permit me to recall to your acquaintance my friend John B. Hawley Esq. whom I had the pleasure of introducing to you at our last State Convention, but whom you may not now recollect, inasmuch as he informs me that he has not since then had the pleasure of meeting you. I am sure however that he is not unknown to you by reputation, either as one of our most able and successful lawyers, or as one of our most <hr /> prominent and popular citizens. His visit to Springfield is one of reconnoissance, and if a favorable opportunity offers, would like a military commission in some one of the regiments now being formed in the State. If any such position is now open for this section of the state, I know of no one more competent therefor than Mr Hawley. Altho' not a military man by education, he has given the sciences much attention, and in my judgement, would fulfil the duties of any position in a regiment, with credit to the State and its service, as well as to himself. Instead of a mere introd- <hr /> uction (which i am frequently called upon by my neighbors to present you) I would seek to interest you especially in my friend Hawley - and if you can consistently aid him, I am persuaded you will find it agreeable to do so. Your attentions will not only be well deserved but kindly appreciated, and of yr assistance to him will place me under renewed obligations to you Very truly Your friend Ira D. Wilkiinson <hr /> Ira D Wilkenson Recommend. John B. Hawley of File & enter on Book. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Ira D. Wilkinson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500871 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. Rock Island Ills August 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Govr. Permit me to recall to your acquaintance my friend John B. Hawley Esq. whom I had the pleasure of introducing to you at our last State Convention, but whom you may not now recollect, inasmuch as he informs me that he has not since then had the pleasure of meeting you. I am sure however that he is not unknown to you by reputation, either as one of our most able and successful lawyers, or as one of our most <hr /> prominent and popular citizens. His visit to Springfield is one of reconnoissance, and if a favorable opportunity offers, would like a military commission in some one of the regiments now being formed in the State. If any such position is now open for this section of the state, I know of no one more competent therefor than Mr Hawley. Altho' not a military man by education, he has given the sciences much attention, and in my judgement, would fulfil the duties of any position in a regiment, with credit to the State and its service, as well as to himself. Instead of a mere introd- <hr /> uction (which i am frequently called upon by my neighbors to present you) I would seek to interest you especially in my friend Hawley - and if you can consistently aid him, I am persuaded you will find it agreeable to do so. Your attentions will not only be well deserved but kindly appreciated, and of yr assistance to him will place me under renewed obligations to you Very truly Your friend Ira D. Wilkiinson <hr /> Ira D Wilkenson Recommend. John B. Hawley of File & enter on Book. 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/b5980bbd02d0f99cc5312b2021ebf2c5.pdf eaffee1470cc0205d15cb304c6eca09b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Ill. Aug. 27. '61 Hon. Richard Yates. Dear Sir: Will you please inform me how I will be enable to recieve my pay. as a discharge volunteer. I have my discharge papers. & would like very much to find at what place & time I may get the same. Yours Truly A. B. Holmes. <hr /> A B Holmes Bloomington About pay as dischd. volr 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 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. B. Holmes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500870 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. Bloomington Ill. Aug. 27. '61 Hon. Richard Yates. Dear Sir: Will you please inform me how I will be enable to recieve my pay. as a discharge volunteer. I have my discharge papers. & would like very much to find at what place & time I may get the same. Yours Truly A. B. Holmes. <hr /> A B Holmes Bloomington About pay as dischd. volr 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/35223e1721b0bfd5087c1812f2d27547.pdf 10575e9d19f61e578a29265c04068870 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Fort Randall Dakota Ty Augt 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Gov of Illinois Dear Gov I have tendered my services to the President & asked him to confer upon me the appointment of Major Genl, or a Brigadier - the former I prefer - amongst the oldest, if not the oldest, graduates of the Military Academy from our State, I am desirous of contribute my share in upholding the Constitution & union of our country - and after twenty years service in the army, I believe I am fitted to take command quite as well as many who have been thus honored - I beg that you will write to the President & Secty of War & give me your assistance - this you once assured me you would do. I want to take a part in Missouri - please write at once to Washington, also to me - Yours Truly J.B.S. Todd <hr /> J.B.S. Todd for Letter to Sec'y of War Write the 3 letters requested Mr Todd having been appointed it was unnecessary to write these letters - His appointment was announced in the Mo Democrat of 21 Sept. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. S. Todd to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500869 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. Fort Randall Dakota Ty Augt 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Gov of Illinois Dear Gov I have tendered my services to the President & asked him to confer upon me the appointment of Major Genl, or a Brigadier - the former I prefer - amongst the oldest, if not the oldest, graduates of the Military Academy from our State, I am desirous of contribute my share in upholding the Constitution & union of our country - and after twenty years service in the army, I believe I am fitted to take command quite as well as many who have been thus honored - I beg that you will write to the President & Secty of War & give me your assistance - this you once assured me you would do. I want to take a part in Missouri - please write at once to Washington, also to me - Yours Truly J.B.S. Todd <hr /> J.B.S. Todd for Letter to Sec'y of War Write the 3 letters requested Mr Todd having been appointed it was unnecessary to write these letters - His appointment was announced in the Mo Democrat of 21 Sept. 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/56a0b71412bf4f97f991b9c7f83165c6.pdf 06f2b2ed789f596514d73d2101b5edfe Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Aug 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir If you have an Office to give that requires good Penmanship or Mathematics, true Honesty and Fidelity, will you think of Timothy Chamberlain Jr who Posesses the above quality-s - a few words is as good as a long Palaver - and in this case you are well acquainted with the person and qualification your-s most Truly Timothy Chamberlain Sr <hr /> Timothy Chamberlain Jacksonville Wants position for Son Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Timothy Chamberlain to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500868 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. Jacksonville Aug 27th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir If you have an Office to give that requires good Penmanship or Mathematics, true Honesty and Fidelity, will you think of Timothy Chamberlain Jr who Posesses the above quality-s - a few words is as good as a long Palaver - and in this case you are well acquainted with the person and qualification your-s most Truly Timothy Chamberlain Sr <hr /> Timothy Chamberlain Jacksonville Wants position for Son 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/685740fa283f9c7ae34a5fd9632638c5.pdf b364ef1d88013d149f341c812b273f9c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock island, Aug 27, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor &c. Dear Sir: Having just read the letter which Mr Hawley bears from Judge Wilkinson to you, and having had about equal opportunity to know whereof he affirms, it affords me pleasure to say that I most heartily concur in all of it. Not as a matter of form, nor to oblige a friend or dispose of importunity - for in such a matter I believe that even friendship, & all other ties & considerations ought to be scrupulously excluded <hr /> to make room entirely for that of the cause & the public interest - but because I know him to be faithful, and confident, believe him capable of filling any position that he will either ask or accept. It is of course agreeable to reckon such a man among one's friends, although that circumstance does not in this case disturb in the least degree my judgment as to his fitness, or any sense of the controlling claims of this country. Very sincerely Yours Geo. W. Pleasant <hr /> Recommendation of JB Hawley File Recommendation of Hawley Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 George W. Pleasants to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500867 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. Rock island, Aug 27, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor &c. Dear Sir: Having just read the letter which Mr Hawley bears from Judge Wilkinson to you, and having had about equal opportunity to know whereof he affirms, it affords me pleasure to say that I most heartily concur in all of it. Not as a matter of form, nor to oblige a friend or dispose of importunity - for in such a matter I believe that even friendship, & all other ties & considerations ought to be scrupulously excluded <hr /> to make room entirely for that of the cause & the public interest - but because I know him to be faithful, and confident, believe him capable of filling any position that he will either ask or accept. It is of course agreeable to reckon such a man among one's friends, although that circumstance does not in this case disturb in the least degree my judgment as to his fitness, or any sense of the controlling claims of this country. Very sincerely Yours Geo. W. Pleasant <hr /> Recommendation of JB Hawley File Recommendation of Hawley 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://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/6df3e53ad0adb494bbc28b28b8379b62.pdf d6848df0c29eb4a7e36e872732baec05 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. LaSalle Aug. 27/61 To His Ex. Gov. Yates Can you inform me who has the appointment of the corps of cadets attached to the Medical Staff in confirmity of this notice enclosed and if you have the appointments I am an applicant for the same E. M. Garfield <hr /> E. M. Garfield Lasalle About Corps of Cadets Answered <hr /> (To the Associated Press.) Washington, Aug. 10. - Surgeon General Wood has taken measures for carrying into effect the late act of Congress for adding to the medical of the army a corps of cadets, whose duty it shall be to act as dressers in the hospitals, and as ambulance attendants in the field, with the same ranks and pay as the West Point Military Cadets. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 3, Folder 07 (August 24-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 E. M. Garfield to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500866 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. LaSalle Aug. 27/61 To His Ex. Gov. Yates Can you inform me who has the appointment of the corps of cadets attached to the Medical Staff in confirmity of this notice enclosed and if you have the appointments I am an applicant for the same E. M. Garfield <hr /> E. M. Garfield Lasalle About Corps of Cadets Answered <hr /> (To the Associated Press.) Washington, Aug. 10. - Surgeon General Wood has taken measures for carrying into effect the late act of Congress for adding to the medical of the army a corps of cadets, whose duty it shall be to act as dressers in the hospitals, and as ambulance attendants in the field, with the same ranks and pay as the West Point Military Cadets. 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