1 25 78 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/fe251aec3b26981b1169f4cd636c6dfe.pdf f0b7cc066d4ca3448cc4a2f9d290bb8d 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 [Henry D. Menard] to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500848 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/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/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/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/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/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/6dc7ffbd8718bfc719b899f3dd8da0bc.pdf 063acc6a4d9c56144f0eea5f26b71ee4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Payson, Adams Co., Ill., Aug 27, '61 Hon. Richard Yates, Your Excellency may recollect the mention in a letter of July 23 of the apprehensions of this region lest there shd be an inroad from the rebels of Missouri Affairs here are becoming more complicated. Refugees of both parties are seeking safety among us. Several rebel soldiers have brought their families across & returned to fight. Their spies have traversed the county. Their visits make them familiar with it. They will find 20 miles of road here, together, either one of wh would probably afford more supplies to an army than any one mile of some counties in the state. This very industry & thrift of the community leave us destitute of arms. <hr /> When the river is frozen over & our Pork fattened, arms, organization, & discipline will be very essential. In order to the latter, arms are needed at once. If we cannot get them from the state, we must get some for ourselves. We hear that you have commenced the distribution. If so can you not spare us enough for a Company of Cavalry or for 50 at least, at once. If you cannot provide us can you allow one of your subordinates to give us information as to where arms can be procured cheapest. We find that cheapness will quadruple our numbers, if we purchase our own arms. We suppose we need for cavalry a Minnie Rifle (short, 32 metres & with a strap) & Minnie Cartridges. A pair of pistols, one smoothbored (to carry buck shot, for use in the nights) & one rifled. A Sabre; short & heavy for unskilled hands. Are we right? Any information will be gratefully received & vigorously used by Your obdt Servt C. A. Leach <hr /> C. A. Leach Payson, Adams Co Secession - Wants Arms. 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 C. A. Leach 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 500860 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. Payson, Adams Co., Ill., Aug 27, '61 Hon. Richard Yates, Your Excellency may recollect the mention in a letter of July 23 of the apprehensions of this region lest there shd be an inroad from the rebels of Missouri Affairs here are becoming more complicated. Refugees of both parties are seeking safety among us. Several rebel soldiers have brought their families across & returned to fight. Their spies have traversed the county. Their visits make them familiar with it. They will find 20 miles of road here, together, either one of wh would probably afford more supplies to an army than any one mile of some counties in the state. This very industry & thrift of the community leave us destitute of arms. <hr /> When the river is frozen over & our Pork fattened, arms, organization, & discipline will be very essential. In order to the latter, arms are needed at once. If we cannot get them from the state, we must get some for ourselves. We hear that you have commenced the distribution. If so can you not spare us enough for a Company of Cavalry or for 50 at least, at once. If you cannot provide us can you allow one of your subordinates to give us information as to where arms can be procured cheapest. We find that cheapness will quadruple our numbers, if we purchase our own arms. We suppose we need for cavalry a Minnie Rifle (short, 32 metres & with a strap) & Minnie Cartridges. A pair of pistols, one smoothbored (to carry buck shot, for use in the nights) & one rifled. A Sabre; short & heavy for unskilled hands. Are we right? Any information will be gratefully received & vigorously used by Your obdt Servt C. A. Leach <hr /> C. A. Leach Payson, Adams Co Secession - Wants Arms. 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/b6064dc4c659a4a3f671ddd901baf7b3.pdf 756db875a7c04d183a1f5f86328f2163 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 C. Truesdale to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500910 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/abfc699ca414b55db31a36ab7bd08cdc.pdf 55163f83139d493918d59c766b2fec77 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Aug 31/61 His Excellency Govr Yates - That I may not trespass too much on your time and explain my purposes, and avoid the odium too justly attaching to office seekers for the sake of pecuniary consideration, I take the liberty of addressing you this letter - and at the risk of saying too much of myself, I shall venture to speak out, write who and what I am, and of my purposes - I will venture to introduce myself as Brother in Law to the late Hon. Rufus Choate of Boston - and this only as showing to your Excellency my social relations to be those of a gentleman and yet of no importance, except so far as these relations are sustained by personal character of which my letters introductory will speak = Previous to my collegiate course, I had the advantage of three years military <hr /> instruction, under the late Capt. Alden Partridge = for eighteen years Superintendent at West Point, at his Military School at Norwich Vermont - and followed this by a service of three years as a Common Sailor before the mast on board of a Whalemen = by which means I early acquired a military and seamans education - the military part of which I have since to some extent kept alive - I was lately chosen Captain of the "Home Guard" Company A at Chicago = Having [illegible] thus far, it is now my wish and intention to identify myself with the army for and during the continuance of this war = and to this end have arranged my business and social relations = Were I a few years younger I would [commune?] in the ranks = as it is, it is not my wish to ask for, neither would I accept high and responsible command until I may arrive there by and through actual experience in active service = nor do I wish or ask for high pecuniary position = Were this <hr /> my object, I should have remained at home = where my business income was far greater than any I should expect to receive from the public service = and perhaps it is unnecessary to say in this connection, that my position as to property renders unnecessary high pecuniary pay = all this I leave out the question = My simple purpose is, some official position in connection with the army, in the faithful discharge of the duties of which, I shall be in position to acquire military experience by active service, in which I may from time to time find opportunity to engage - In short, I have determined to devote myself heart and soul in the active service of my Country = believing & being fully persuaded, that the Country demands the service of her best Citizens = and enjoining that an early education has fitted me for this service and that I have sound health and a strong arm to give to her = To this end, I <hr /> ask the consideration of your Excellency = you will pardon me the liberty I have taken = and perhaps on reading this, and the accompanying letters introductory, willl allow me an half hour private interview, where I can explain more particulars - The place you may be pleased to give me, will be the more highly appreciated, in proportion as it shall afford me the opportunity of giving most effectively my best services to the necessities of my Country = Will your Excellency be so kind to indicate to me, when I may have a moments interview = I am at the "Cheney House" = I shall be pleased to await your convenience = Yours with Highest Respect Charles C. Thompson 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 Charles C. Thompson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500905 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 31/61 His Excellency Govr Yates - That I may not trespass too much on your time and explain my purposes, and avoid the odium too justly attaching to office seekers for the sake of pecuniary consideration, I take the liberty of addressing you this letter - and at the risk of saying too much of myself, I shall venture to speak out, write who and what I am, and of my purposes - I will venture to introduce myself as Brother in Law to the late Hon. Rufus Choate of Boston - and this only as showing to your Excellency my social relations to be those of a gentleman and yet of no importance, except so far as these relations are sustained by personal character of which my letters introductory will speak = Previous to my collegiate course, I had the advantage of three years military <hr /> instruction, under the late Capt. Alden Partridge = for eighteen years Superintendent at West Point, at his Military School at Norwich Vermont - and followed this by a service of three years as a Common Sailor before the mast on board of a Whalemen = by which means I early acquired a military and seamans education - the military part of which I have since to some extent kept alive - I was lately chosen Captain of the "Home Guard" Company A at Chicago = Having [illegible] thus far, it is now my wish and intention to identify myself with the army for and during the continuance of this war = and to this end have arranged my business and social relations = Were I a few years younger I would [commune?] in the ranks = as it is, it is not my wish to ask for, neither would I accept high and responsible command until I may arrive there by and through actual experience in active service = nor do I wish or ask for high pecuniary position = Were this <hr /> my object, I should have remained at home = where my business income was far greater than any I should expect to receive from the public service = and perhaps it is unnecessary to say in this connection, that my position as to property renders unnecessary high pecuniary pay = all this I leave out the question = My simple purpose is, some official position in connection with the army, in the faithful discharge of the duties of which, I shall be in position to acquire military experience by active service, in which I may from time to time find opportunity to engage - In short, I have determined to devote myself heart and soul in the active service of my Country = believing & being fully persuaded, that the Country demands the service of her best Citizens = and enjoining that an early education has fitted me for this service and that I have sound health and a strong arm to give to her = To this end, I <hr /> ask the consideration of your Excellency = you will pardon me the liberty I have taken = and perhaps on reading this, and the accompanying letters introductory, willl allow me an half hour private interview, where I can explain more particulars - The place you may be pleased to give me, will be the more highly appreciated, in proportion as it shall afford me the opportunity of giving most effectively my best services to the necessities of my Country = Will your Excellency be so kind to indicate to me, when I may have a moments interview = I am at the "Cheney House" = I shall be pleased to await your convenience = Yours with Highest Respect Charles C. Thompson 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/3fff6bf8d6b804d7f5cc539bbc51540d.pdf 510dc7d73c0a30ff87b83847f7d68d81 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galesburg Ills August 31st 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir I am informed upon my return to this city that you have, in response to my request, tendered to my brother Captain Eugene A Carr the position of colonel of the Third Regiment of ills Cavalry. - Allow me sincerely and cordially to express to you my most profound gratitude for this compliment extended to him - Whether he shall succeed in obtaining permission from the War Department at Washington to assume command of the Regiment; or failing to do so, be obliged to decline the appointment, I shall feel under especial obligations to you - Should he accept the position I hope & may say Expect that the interests of our common country in this most righteous war for the enforcement of constitutional obligations Every Where in the Republic will be promoted by his appointment Your Obt Servant Clark E Carr <hr /> Clark E. Carr Miscellaneous 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 Clark E. Carr to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500906 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. Galesburg Ills August 31st 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir I am informed upon my return to this city that you have, in response to my request, tendered to my brother Captain Eugene A Carr the position of colonel of the Third Regiment of ills Cavalry. - Allow me sincerely and cordially to express to you my most profound gratitude for this compliment extended to him - Whether he shall succeed in obtaining permission from the War Department at Washington to assume command of the Regiment; or failing to do so, be obliged to decline the appointment, I shall feel under especial obligations to you - Should he accept the position I hope & may say Expect that the interests of our common country in this most righteous war for the enforcement of constitutional obligations Every Where in the Republic will be promoted by his appointment Your Obt Servant Clark E Carr <hr /> Clark E. Carr Miscellaneous 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/21a216712c3fc4a8fffb03111b91db68.pdf 4645eb2e544ce1d3eadd53731d633ce9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with T. S. Conant letter 8/26/61 Post Office Salem Aug 30 1861 Hon Ric Yates Govenor Dr Sir We again press Mr T. S. Conants. Claim to your kind consideration Knowing as we do that your many friends both polit ically & Socially in this. Section of the state will gratefully acknowledge the fares Confesed & we know & feel that it will not be missplaced Yours Truly D. K. Green J. C. Scott (over) <hr /> P.S. Mr. Conant desires an appointment as quartermaster or a Lieutenants commission We know him personally & and can fully vouch for him. <hr /> J S Conant Salem for position Letters to Lincoln and Fremont sent him aug 29 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 D. K. Green to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [1861]-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500850 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with T. S. Conant letter 8/26/61 Post Office Salem Aug 30 1861 Hon Ric Yates Govenor Dr Sir We again press Mr T. S. Conants. Claim to your kind consideration Knowing as we do that your many friends both polit ically & Socially in this. Section of the state will gratefully acknowledge the fares Confesed & we know & feel that it will not be missplaced Yours Truly D. K. Green J. C. Scott (over) <hr /> P.S. Mr. Conant desires an appointment as quartermaster or a Lieutenants commission We know him personally & and can fully vouch for him. <hr /> J S Conant Salem for position Letters to Lincoln and Fremont sent him aug 29 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/dd9f9a6214aae77a64cc9b8c6b5966e4.pdf 9881348e9c35651bfc5a340b40616f8b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hd Quarters 3d Ills. Cav'y Camp Butler Ill. August 30. 1861 Colonel I have the honor to reccommend William OConnell to be appointed as Lieutenant and Adjutant of the third Regiment of Illinois Cavalry. Mr. O.Connell has served with me in the U.S. Army and is a thorough soldier well posted in his duties, and was discharged from the U.S. Service by Gen. Fremont at my request for the purpose of taking this position I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt E. A. Carr Capt. U.S.A. Comdg 3d I. C. Col Y. S. Mather Adjt. Genl. State of Illinois Springfield Ill. <hr /> E A Carr Recommending OConnell for Adjutant. 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 E. A. Carr to T. S. Mather Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500895 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. Hd Quarters 3d Ills. Cav'y Camp Butler Ill. August 30. 1861 Colonel I have the honor to reccommend William OConnell to be appointed as Lieutenant and Adjutant of the third Regiment of Illinois Cavalry. Mr. O.Connell has served with me in the U.S. Army and is a thorough soldier well posted in his duties, and was discharged from the U.S. Service by Gen. Fremont at my request for the purpose of taking this position I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt E. A. Carr Capt. U.S.A. Comdg 3d I. C. Col Y. S. Mather Adjt. Genl. State of Illinois Springfield Ill. <hr /> E A Carr Recommending OConnell for Adjutant. 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 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/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/9b385ce8dec8b21c3913b63a396b0b8b.pdf c9485a08dc6805bc36472c86da974519 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [printed on stationery] Death to Traitors W B Keen, Chicago. Chicago Aug. 27/61 Hon Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir I offer you my servises for any duty where they will be of the most use to the Country. I have had several years experience in Military drill in one of the best N. York Regiments and have drilled some companies of late that are now in Missouri. Perhaps I could be of some service in drilling the troops in Camp Butler near Springfield. In these perillous times to Constitutional Liberty and the Union of these States it becomes the duty of all good citizens to render all the aid possible to the great cause and for these considerations <hr /> I make any offer of my servises that may be acceptable As to buissness it never was better than it is at presant with me not even in more prosperous seasons but I am willing to throw it up if I can be of any servise in a better cause Respt yours F. P. Brown Please addres in care of N. Jackson <hr /> Wants office F. P. Brown Chicago Drill Master wants position 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 F. P. Brown 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 500861 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. [printed on stationery] Death to Traitors W B Keen, Chicago. Chicago Aug. 27/61 Hon Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir I offer you my servises for any duty where they will be of the most use to the Country. I have had several years experience in Military drill in one of the best N. York Regiments and have drilled some companies of late that are now in Missouri. Perhaps I could be of some service in drilling the troops in Camp Butler near Springfield. In these perillous times to Constitutional Liberty and the Union of these States it becomes the duty of all good citizens to render all the aid possible to the great cause and for these considerations <hr /> I make any offer of my servises that may be acceptable As to buissness it never was better than it is at presant with me not even in more prosperous seasons but I am willing to throw it up if I can be of any servise in a better cause Respt yours F. P. Brown Please addres in care of N. Jackson <hr /> Wants office F. P. Brown Chicago Drill Master wants position 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/ce3f785f141b734648d62f8e8a5e329f.pdf dda505edf1aed2c28682181d20266077 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. August 1861 Dear Governer I want you to come to S Louis and help me a little with my brigade Col Day with one of your crack Illinois Regiments is will to join my brigade & I insist upon having him You never did anything for me in your life but make promises & now I requise a letter performance come down & I will see that you are taken care of your friend Frank P Blair Gov R Yates Springfield Ill Col. Blair St Louis [ineligible] As to his brigade & Col Day going into it - Gov never did anything for him [ineligible] file Frank P Blair 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 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Frank P. Blair to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-[08]-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500914 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. August 1861 Dear Governer I want you to come to S Louis and help me a little with my brigade Col Day with one of your crack Illinois Regiments is will to join my brigade & I insist upon having him You never did anything for me in your life but make promises & now I requise a letter performance come down & I will see that you are taken care of your friend Frank P Blair Gov R Yates Springfield Ill Col. Blair St Louis [ineligible] As to his brigade & Col Day going into it - Gov never did anything for him [ineligible] file Frank P Blair 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/b56e5d9e157a2d16ff61f99735fb3303.pdf 2d98e8a1f6ad86fd418dae7294b23ce0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Alton Aug 27, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir, I know of no man who has labored more earnestly and effectually to maintain the principles of the Republican Party, and has spent more time and money, and is now subjected to greater trials and distress than I have. My labors commenced in the Spring of 1854 and were continuous till we achieved a triumph in 1860, resulting in my complete bankruptcy, while it has been the feathering of the nests of hundreds who have not done a tithe of the work I have. I have asked the Administration at Washington to help me out of my troubles and am treated with contempt and insults; a Democrat that I have been fighting against for years, and one who of all others would rejoice at seeing me neglected has been <hr /> appointed to an office over my head. I would like to be placed in a position where I can earn bread for my family. Of the many places at your bestowal can you not give me a chance? I would like to be in the service of my Country; but cant leave my family to starve. I will take most any position down to Commissary. Please let me hear from you. Most Respectfully Yours &c F. S. Rutherford <hr /> T S Rutherford Alton wants position 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 Friend S. Rutherford 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 500865 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. Alton Aug 27, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir, I know of no man who has labored more earnestly and effectually to maintain the principles of the Republican Party, and has spent more time and money, and is now subjected to greater trials and distress than I have. My labors commenced in the Spring of 1854 and were continuous till we achieved a triumph in 1860, resulting in my complete bankruptcy, while it has been the feathering of the nests of hundreds who have not done a tithe of the work I have. I have asked the Administration at Washington to help me out of my troubles and am treated with contempt and insults; a Democrat that I have been fighting against for years, and one who of all others would rejoice at seeing me neglected has been <hr /> appointed to an office over my head. I would like to be placed in a position where I can earn bread for my family. Of the many places at your bestowal can you not give me a chance? I would like to be in the service of my Country; but cant leave my family to starve. I will take most any position down to Commissary. Please let me hear from you. Most Respectfully Yours &c F. S. Rutherford <hr /> T S Rutherford Alton wants position 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/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/1c24fe72b62665e68a0862eea0c96db2.pdf e2977f4d157fcbc7df370ce24d002ce0 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 George W. Rives and others 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 500891 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/af214c83e2e0fe06d345f2532aca72a4.pdf b445e4395c3630440671a2ca05670b91 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville, Aug 27, 61 Dear Governor, The bearer is Adolphus Engelman, my brother in law, and by your appointment Lieutenant Col of the "Koerner Regiment". He desires to get passes for the Col. to pass men up to Camp. Perhaps blank passes could be furnished. It will not do to apply for each Company or squad, it takes too long. The Telegraph at this place has been discontinued a few days ago. Unless we can send troops by squads, we cannot keep them together. The St. Louis recruiting officers swarm through every place, and by dint of many false promises, induce men to go away. There are 2 Companies now in Camp, and a fraction of one. Two or three more from other counties are already offered. I have no doubt, I will succeed, in spite of all difficulties, and in spite of the fact that nearly an entire battalion had left here just a few days before I got the authority. By kindness to Mr. Engelman You will oblige me much Yours truly G Koerner <hr /> G. Koerner Introducing Engleman 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 Gustave Koerner 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 500863 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. Belleville, Aug 27, 61 Dear Governor, The bearer is Adolphus Engelman, my brother in law, and by your appointment Lieutenant Col of the "Koerner Regiment". He desires to get passes for the Col. to pass men up to Camp. Perhaps blank passes could be furnished. It will not do to apply for each Company or squad, it takes too long. The Telegraph at this place has been discontinued a few days ago. Unless we can send troops by squads, we cannot keep them together. The St. Louis recruiting officers swarm through every place, and by dint of many false promises, induce men to go away. There are 2 Companies now in Camp, and a fraction of one. Two or three more from other counties are already offered. I have no doubt, I will succeed, in spite of all difficulties, and in spite of the fact that nearly an entire battalion had left here just a few days before I got the authority. By kindness to Mr. Engelman You will oblige me much Yours truly G Koerner <hr /> G. Koerner Introducing Engleman 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/3d34dce83ae230c0238848b6d5a81086.pdf ae265e9461d3e6fa94ad64655d85f71f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lewistown Aug 26th/61 Gov. Yates My young Friend H. Miller Esqr would be glad to serve our country in her present troubles, being a Friend by Birth and Education he would Prefer to act in some capacity other than Fighting - but I think he might if required do something at [illegible] that [illegible]. we have a meeting in Canton on Saturday to Raise another company. Your obiet Servant H B Evans <hr /> Recommendations W H Miller Lewiston 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 H. B. Evans to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-08-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500894 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. Lewistown Aug 26th/61 Gov. Yates My young Friend H. Miller Esqr would be glad to serve our country in her present troubles, being a Friend by Birth and Education he would Prefer to act in some capacity other than Fighting - but I think he might if required do something at [illegible] that [illegible]. we have a meeting in Canton on Saturday to Raise another company. Your obiet Servant H B Evans <hr /> Recommendations W H Miller Lewiston 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