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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;A.J. McIntyre, President.   James Whitten, Cashier.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I recd your letter on Saturday directed to Joliet.  It was forwarded to me from their but not the [illegible] &amp;amp; Speaches.  I am a going up to Joliet &amp;amp; if their I will get them &amp;amp; they will be to me a great Treat as the [illegible] were to the Children of Israel. &amp;amp; their is nothing that will give me more pleasure than to distribute speaches from a Man who has devoted his whole time for the last 4 years to the real good of the State of Illinois.  I will endeavor to get the Speaches &amp;amp; give them a hearty welcome through old Will.  My acquaintance with you has been but slightly I hapened to be one of that lucky who helpt Nominate you at Decatur &amp;amp; I met you once but be that as it may you will always find me a pin in a sure place   any thing you want from Old Will just let me know  &amp;amp; I want to hear from you any way for I calculate to call down &amp;amp; see you this winter.   
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I recd your letter on Saturday directed to Joliet.  It was forwarded to me from their but not the [illegible] &amp;amp; Speaches.  I am a going up to Joliet &amp;amp; if their I will get them &amp;amp; they will be to me a great Treat as the [illegible] were to the Children of Israel. &amp;amp; their is nothing that will give me more pleasure than to distribute speaches from a Man who has devoted his whole time for the last 4 years to the real good of the State of Illinois.  I will endeavor to get the Speaches &amp;amp; give them a hearty welcome through old Will.  My acquaintance with you has been but slightly I hapened to be one of that lucky who helpt Nominate you at Decatur &amp;amp; I met you once but be that as it may you will always find me a pin in a sure place   any thing you want from Old Will just let me know  &amp;amp; I want to hear from you any way for I calculate to call down &amp;amp; see you this winter.   
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;U.S. Hospital _No. D Evansville Indiana November 28th A.D. 1864
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor Sir
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&lt;pre&gt;                We the Soldiers of Illinois now In Hospital at Evansville Ind Do Honestly ask of You to have us Transfered to our own State as we have been Transfered From various Hospt to Illinois and was Stoped at Evansville Ind So we ask of your aid In procureing us a Transfer So we Remain
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&lt;p&gt;Yours with Respect
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&lt;pre&gt;      William. H., Benedict. Co C. 44th Ills
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&lt;p&gt;Samuel. Boice. Co. K. 16th Ills. Infty
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;J Sam'l McClair Co I 86th Ills Infty
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&lt;pre&gt;         Snyder
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&lt;pre&gt;             A.D.C.
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;U.S. Hospital _No. D Evansville Indiana November 28th A.D. 1864
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor Sir
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&lt;pre&gt;                We the Soldiers of Illinois now In Hospital at Evansville Ind Do Honestly ask of You to have us Transfered to our own State as we have been Transfered From various Hospt to Illinois and was Stoped at Evansville Ind So we ask of your aid In procureing us a Transfer So we Remain
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Bushnell, Ills., Nov., 28th 1864.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon. Govener Yates;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I write you to ascertain if you have done anything about getting my son released from the army, and if so, whether there is any probability of his return through your influence. May I hear from you at your earliest convenience. 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your Truly
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Laura Thomas
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I write you to ascertain if you have done anything about getting my son released from the army, and if so, whether there is any probability of his return through your influence. May I hear from you at your earliest convenience. 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your Truly
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Laura Thomas
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;P.S. My sons name is Lloyd Thomas Co. A. 116 Regt, 2d Division, 14th Army Corps,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;L.T.
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&lt;p&gt;Thomas Laura
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ansd Dec 16 64
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Snyder 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ADC.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;With E. W. Welden letter 11/19/64
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&lt;p&gt;Simon Hirshbach Esq.
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&lt;pre&gt;          Sir
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&lt;pre&gt;                Yours of the 23'd came duly to hand  Contents Noted_
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&lt;pre&gt;                 The bearer Col A H Seeley of the 5th Ills Cav. will be here for some little time after his return from Your City._  I would suggest that Col Seeley or some other disinterested person in whom his Excellency has confidence be appointed to investigate the conduct of the 62'd Regt complained of in my former letter. -  Our community ask an investigation by some unprejudiced party and with the report will be satisfied - otherwise our people will feel themselves outraged by those whom they have befriended and are willing always to support. 
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&lt;pre&gt;                                       I am truly
&lt;/pre&gt;
&lt;pre&gt;                                              Your Obt Servt
&lt;/pre&gt;
&lt;pre&gt;                                                     J. G. Cormick Mayor.
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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cormick J.G. Mayor
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Centralia Nov 28/64
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Introduces Col. Seely of 6th Ills Cav'ly_ and requests that he or some other disinterested person of the Govr's choice be app'ted to investigate the Conduct of the 62'd Regt. while passing through there a few weeks since  His people demand an investigation &amp;amp; will be satisfied with the report __ Otherwise they feel themselves grossly outraged by those whom they are ever willing to befriend &amp;amp; support
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;pre&gt;            Enclosures
&lt;/pre&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An"d Dec 7"th 1864
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;pre&gt;             Porter.
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&lt;hr /&gt;
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&lt;pre&gt;                 The bearer Col A H Seeley of the 5th Ills Cav. will be here for some little time after his return from Your City._  I would suggest that Col Seeley or some other disinterested person in whom his Excellency has confidence be appointed to investigate the conduct of the 62'd Regt complained of in my former letter. -  Our community ask an investigation by some unprejudiced party and with the report will be satisfied - otherwise our people will feel themselves outraged by those whom they have befriended and are willing always to support. 
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&lt;pre&gt;                                       I am truly
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Introduces Col. Seely of 6th Ills Cav'ly_ and requests that he or some other disinterested person of the Govr's choice be app'ted to investigate the Conduct of the 62'd Regt. while passing through there a few weeks since  His people demand an investigation &amp;amp; will be satisfied with the report __ Otherwise they feel themselves grossly outraged by those whom they are ever willing to befriend &amp;amp; support
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                    <text>&lt;pre&gt;                                 St. Louis Mo.
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&lt;p&gt;My dear Sir
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&lt;pre&gt;                Sometime Ago, I wrote you from Galesburg Ill whilst I had been canvassing the Northern part of our State with our esteemed friend, Col. Clark E. Carr Post Master at Galesburg.  You remember you recommended Me last winter to President Lincoln for the appointment of Asst. Com. of Sub.
&lt;/pre&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You have only now to say the word and the commission will forthwith issue.
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&lt;pre&gt;             I wish you would at once communicate with his Excellency.  Your position as U.S. Senator this Winter will aid me materially in procuring the office I desire _  Your Kind offices in My behalf will place me under lasting obligations to you.  I was sorry I could not be present at Monmouth, when you made your great Speech there.
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&lt;pre&gt;    Our friends here
&lt;/pre&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;are all well and send their kind regards to you. I should be pleased to hear from you.
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&lt;pre&gt;                      With Great Respect
&lt;/pre&gt;
&lt;pre&gt;                        Sincerely
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&lt;pre&gt;                        Your friend
&lt;/pre&gt;
&lt;pre&gt;                        Diogenes Wetmore
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&lt;pre&gt;                           St. Louis Mo.
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&lt;p&gt;His Excellency
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&lt;pre&gt;  Richard Yates
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&lt;pre&gt;    Chief Magistrate
&lt;/pre&gt;
&lt;pre&gt;        Springfield Ill.
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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Wetmore Diogones
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;St Louis Nov 28/1864
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Desires your aid to procure app'tt of Asst. Com. of Sub.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;___"___"___"___
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you know who this is?
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ask Judge Kellogg who this is.
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&lt;pre&gt;                Sometime Ago, I wrote you from Galesburg Ill whilst I had been canvassing the Northern part of our State with our esteemed friend, Col. Clark E. Carr Post Master at Galesburg.  You remember you recommended Me last winter to President Lincoln for the appointment of Asst. Com. of Sub.
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&lt;p&gt;You have only now to say the word and the commission will forthwith issue.
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&lt;pre&gt;             I wish you would at once communicate with his Excellency.  Your position as U.S. Senator this Winter will aid me materially in procuring the office I desire _  Your Kind offices in My behalf will place me under lasting obligations to you.  I was sorry I could not be present at Monmouth, when you made your great Speech there.
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&lt;pre&gt;                        Sincerely
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Champaign Ill
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nov 28th 1864
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gov Yates
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I recd your note of the 22nd &amp;amp; also the 30 Nov of your Speech mad at Bryan Hall &amp;amp;c/
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am much pleased with the [actions?] advocated in the Speech, &amp;amp; will therefore take pleasure in giving it a free circulation.  Your frank &amp;amp; clear method of discussing the great questions of the day (the war &amp;amp; slavery) Suit me exactly.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Human Slavery always was wrong, is now, &amp;amp; ever will be.  No power on earth can make it right.  I have been highly gratified &amp;amp; much pleased with your course as Gov., &amp;amp; especially
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&lt;p&gt;in relation to your vigilance for the comfort of our boys in the field.  I have but one Son, an only child who is now in the [van?] of Shearman's Army, &amp;amp; though he has not as yet suffered from wounds others have, &amp;amp; you have been foremost in their relief, &amp;amp; in as much as you have did it unto one of the least of them you have did it unto him.  You therefore have my greatful acknowledgement for your afficiant labor, not only for the boys but for this glorious country of ours.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is no small honor to occupy the Gubanatorial chair of a State, especially that of the great common weath of the State of Illinois.  But after closely observing your course
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&lt;p&gt;for four years, I am prepaired to Say.  "Well done good &amp;amp; faithful Servent, enter into the joys of Something better.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If it is but only, to a seat in the upper house of Congress.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He that is faithful over a few things Shall be made ruler over many.  For the Senate the people of our county Say Dick &lt;u&gt;Yates.&lt;/u&gt;  If I can serve you, let me know.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The "Tribune" of Saturday last has a notice for a meeting of the committee, at Springfield, to consider on the congressional grant of lands to the State &amp;amp;c to be convened on the 9 Dec.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Horticulturists of the west hold a meeting on the Same date at Bloomington.  One or the other should be changed as to time.  I shall be down when the committee meets.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yours Respectfully J. W. Scruggs
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&lt;p&gt;P.S.  You know we have a proposition to lay before Said committee.  We have the finest building in the State to offer to the legislator &amp;amp;c
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Received speeches &amp;amp;c compliments you on your course as Governor. and the interest you have taken in the boys in the army
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you retire from office the people will say "Well done good &amp;amp; faithful servant, enter into the joys of something better"
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hopes you will be Senator the people of that county are for you.
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Champaign Ill
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nov 28th 1864
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gov Yates
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I recd your note of the 22nd &amp;amp; also the 30 Nov of your Speech mad at Bryan Hall &amp;amp;c/
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am much pleased with the [actions?] advocated in the Speech, &amp;amp; will therefore take pleasure in giving it a free circulation.  Your frank &amp;amp; clear method of discussing the great questions of the day (the war &amp;amp; slavery) Suit me exactly.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Human Slavery always was wrong, is now, &amp;amp; ever will be.  No power on earth can make it right.  I have been highly gratified &amp;amp; much pleased with your course as Gov., &amp;amp; especially
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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;in relation to your vigilance for the comfort of our boys in the field.  I have but one Son, an only child who is now in the [van?] of Shearman's Army, &amp;amp; though he has not as yet suffered from wounds others have, &amp;amp; you have been foremost in their relief, &amp;amp; in as much as you have did it unto one of the least of them you have did it unto him.  You therefore have my greatful acknowledgement for your afficiant labor, not only for the boys but for this glorious country of ours.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is no small honor to occupy the Gubanatorial chair of a State, especially that of the great common weath of the State of Illinois.  But after closely observing your course
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&lt;p&gt;for four years, I am prepaired to Say.  "Well done good &amp;amp; faithful Servent, enter into the joys of Something better.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If it is but only, to a seat in the upper house of Congress.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He that is faithful over a few things Shall be made ruler over many.  For the Senate the people of our county Say Dick &lt;u&gt;Yates.&lt;/u&gt;  If I can serve you, let me know.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The "Tribune" of Saturday last has a notice for a meeting of the committee, at Springfield, to consider on the congressional grant of lands to the State &amp;amp;c to be convened on the 9 Dec.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Horticulturists of the west hold a meeting on the Same date at Bloomington.  One or the other should be changed as to time.  I shall be down when the committee meets.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yours Respectfully J. W. Scruggs
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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;P.S.  You know we have a proposition to lay before Said committee.  We have the finest building in the State to offer to the legislator &amp;amp;c
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you retire from office the people will say "Well done good &amp;amp; faithful servant, enter into the joys of something better"
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hopes you will be Senator the people of that county are for you.
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&lt;p&gt;To his Excellency Gov. Yates
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&lt;pre&gt;  Dear Sir
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&lt;pre&gt;       Pardon me for this intrusion  We have a Son Jessy N. Owen in Capt Vaugns Battery Now at Little Rock he enlisted 2 years ago last August and has never had leave of absence for one and has never failed to perform every known duty to his country or his officers
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&lt;pre&gt;        his Mothers health is in a rapid state of decline and her physitian entertains but a faint hope that her life can be prolonged more than a few weeks at most, and nothing could give her so much pleasure as to embrace her son once more
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&lt;pre&gt;        Now thiss is to ask you if you will be so kind as to ask that he may be furloughed home for a short time and that as soon as possible, perhaps he can to get here by the 8th 
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&lt;p&gt;If you will be so kind as to grant our request you will confer an inestimable favour upon his aged parents, and one which they will cherish with heart felt gratitude to the latest period of their existance
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&lt;pre&gt;        We remain kind Sir your Most Obt &amp;amp; humble Servants
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&lt;p&gt;My Dear Govenor _
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&lt;pre&gt;            I know the facts above stated to be true, and I assure you that we have not a more worthy family, Nor a noble mother in our land, She desires to look upon her son once more before she goes to the better
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&lt;p&gt;land, which cannot be long.  Do dear Govenor get a furlough for the son if you can, that he may visit his mother &amp;amp; receive her dying blessing.
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&lt;pre&gt;              Yours as ever
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&lt;pre&gt;  Please write to me regarding this request, whether it can be granted -
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&lt;p&gt;Owen Alex. K.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An'sd Nov. 2nd 64
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp; fur. appd for
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&lt;pre&gt;       Pardon me for this intrusion  We have a Son Jessy N. Owen in Capt Vaugns Battery Now at Little Rock he enlisted 2 years ago last August and has never had leave of absence for one and has never failed to perform every known duty to his country or his officers
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&lt;pre&gt;        his Mothers health is in a rapid state of decline and her physitian entertains but a faint hope that her life can be prolonged more than a few weeks at most, and nothing could give her so much pleasure as to embrace her son once more
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&lt;pre&gt;        Now thiss is to ask you if you will be so kind as to ask that he may be furloughed home for a short time and that as soon as possible, perhaps he can to get here by the 8th 
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&lt;p&gt;If you will be so kind as to grant our request you will confer an inestimable favour upon his aged parents, and one which they will cherish with heart felt gratitude to the latest period of their existance
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Geneva Ill  Nov 27, 1864
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My Dear Governor
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your favors I found last evening on my return from my Naperville Court.  Will see that the speeches are duly distributed.  I am happy to say that so far as I am advised there is but one voice in this part of the state in relation to the Senatorship.  Our member, Mr. Mann, is my warm personal friend and is all right.  I have not yet met with Sedgewick the member from Dupage but expect to see him on my return  to Naperville tomorrow.  Among the people who were at court there the past week I found the sentiment universal in your favor and I have no doubt he is for you.  I held court in McHenry County a few weeks ago, and was glad to find that Joslyn was right. I had feared that the failure of this brother to  obtain the colonelcy of the 141st might have made him hostile.  I had a full conversation with him and he assured me he should support you heartily.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have not seen Gen Fuller, but take it for
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With congratulations on your flattering prospects, and asking you to advise me if any contingency should arise in which I can be of service, I remain
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Your Friend
Isaac G. Wilson
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Received speeches &amp;amp;c &amp;amp; will distribute.  He thinks the people there are for you for Senate.  Mr. Mann is all right and he thinks Mr Sedgwick of DuPage is also.  He will see him--
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Has not seen Gen'l Fuller but take it for granted he is for you.
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Geneva Ill  Nov 27, 1864
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My Dear Governor
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your favors I found last evening on my return from my Naperville Court.  Will see that the speeches are duly distributed.  I am happy to say that so far as I am advised there is but one voice in this part of the state in relation to the Senatorship.  Our member, Mr. Mann, is my warm personal friend and is all right.  I have not yet met with Sedgewick the member from Dupage but expect to see him on my return  to Naperville tomorrow.  Among the people who were at court there the past week I found the sentiment universal in your favor and I have no doubt he is for you.  I held court in McHenry County a few weeks ago, and was glad to find that Joslyn was right. I had feared that the failure of this brother to  obtain the colonelcy of the 141st might have made him hostile.  I had a full conversation with him and he assured me he should support you heartily.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have not seen Gen Fuller, but take it for
&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;granted he is for you.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With congratulations on your flattering prospects, and asking you to advise me if any contingency should arise in which I can be of service, I remain
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Isaac G. Wilson
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Received speeches &amp;amp;c &amp;amp; will distribute.  He thinks the people there are for you for Senate.  Mr. Mann is all right and he thinks Mr Sedgwick of DuPage is also.  He will see him--
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor Yates
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sire I address you in behalf and at the request of my brother Charles G Austin Vet Volunteer in Company B. 53 Ill Inf. At the time of his reenlisting he was recomended to and as examined by the board of Officers at New Orleans appointed to examine applicants for commissions in negro regiments, he passed as or was recomended for a first Lieutenancy, he was told that most probably this commission would be sent to his home or he would be detailed on duty, after waiting some time he applied to you respecting his commission you recommended him to Adutant General Thomas, and through or by him through his assistants ordered to report to the examining board at Cincinnatti for examination as the examining board at New Orleans was not recognized outside of the department of the Gulf, he went before the board and again passed as first Lieutenant this was in last July, he has not heard any thing farther since about it, being in humble circumstances and having no powerful friends to recomend him, to the authorities at Washington, he requested me to state the facts to you trusting to you as the soldiers friend, wishing (if you deem it advisable) to call the attention of the Adutant General to the circumstances of his case, or that you will advise him to some course of action in the premises, our means are limited and he has already used a portion of his soldiers wages (being all he has) in expenses and sickness; for any information respecting him or either of us I will refer you to Henry Carpenter, Downes Grove Ill, Notary Public, and enrolling Officer
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Cass Ill Nov 26 1864
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor Yates
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sire I address you in behalf and at the request of my brother Charles G Austin Vet Volunteer in Company B. 53 Ill Inf. At the time of his reenlisting he was recomended to and as examined by the board of Officers at New Orleans appointed to examine applicants for commissions in negro regiments, he passed as or was recomended for a first Lieutenancy, he was told that most probably this commission would be sent to his home or he would be detailed on duty, after waiting some time he applied to you respecting his commission you recommended him to Adutant General Thomas, and through or by him through his assistants ordered to report to the examining board at Cincinnatti for examination as the examining board at New Orleans was not recognized outside of the department of the Gulf, he went before the board and again passed as first Lieutenant this was in last July, he has not heard any thing farther since about it, being in humble circumstances and having no powerful friends to recomend him, to the authorities at Washington, he requested me to state the facts to you trusting to you as the soldiers friend, wishing (if you deem it advisable) to call the attention of the Adutant General to the circumstances of his case, or that you will advise him to some course of action in the premises, our means are limited and he has already used a portion of his soldiers wages (being all he has) in expenses and sickness; for any information respecting him or either of us I will refer you to Henry Carpenter, Downes Grove Ill, Notary Public, and enrolling Officer
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Home Nov 26, 1864
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gov Yates
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am ashamed to trouble you so often but since I saw you a matter has been presented to me in which I take a lively personal interest. It has been suggested to me that Lieut. Col. Laughlin 94th Ill Inf Vol. for meritorious service deserves a Brevet commission.  The Col commanded the advance against Ft Morgan and so skillfully and carefully that not one man was lost in making the approaches to that Fort.  I know him to be a high minded gentleman and an honorable man and well meriting any mark of respect the government may give him.  Have you any influence that could be made available in his case and if you have will you exert it in his behalf?  Any thing you can do for the Col will be appreciated and most gladly reciprocated by Your friend &amp;amp; humble servant
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Answer why Lt. Col has not been commissioned Col under my order?  Also what does he mean by Brevet Commision -- Answer this forenoon &amp;amp; send to Govs House.  Return this
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&lt;p&gt;To his Excelency Governor
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&lt;pre&gt;             Richard Yates
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&lt;pre&gt;                          Sir
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&lt;p&gt;Before leaving Alton, in the servise of the 100 days, I learned that General Roscrans wanted A cavelry company to be stationed At that plase, to assist the Reg't now there
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&lt;pre&gt;           I should like to Command such company, &amp;amp; would enquire if you would be willing to grant me the possition_ &amp;amp; A company of drafted men from this County &amp;amp; Madison, which is A serpolus  &amp;amp; not needed elsewhere __
&lt;/pre&gt;
&lt;pre&gt;           Perhaps you will remember that I raised A company for that Reg't Co, Il, &amp;amp; was refused the command by Col. Rogers, (I shall always believe it was because I was not a copperhead) which refusal was sustained on account of sum former pledges, yet the raising of the company cost me about one hundred &amp;amp; fifty dollars clear loss to me __
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&lt;pre&gt;           If such Cavalry, is still needed at Alton, please confur the favor upon your obt friend
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&lt;pre&gt;                                                        B,  M,, Cox
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&lt;p&gt;Cox B. M
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ansd Dec 5 1864
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&lt;pre&gt;          Snyder
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&lt;pre&gt;               A D C
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&lt;p&gt;To his Excelency Governor
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&lt;pre&gt;             Richard Yates
&lt;/pre&gt;
&lt;pre&gt;                          Sir
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&lt;p&gt;Before leaving Alton, in the servise of the 100 days, I learned that General Roscrans wanted A cavelry company to be stationed At that plase, to assist the Reg't now there
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;pre&gt;           I should like to Command such company, &amp;amp; would enquire if you would be willing to grant me the possition_ &amp;amp; A company of drafted men from this County &amp;amp; Madison, which is A serpolus  &amp;amp; not needed elsewhere __
&lt;/pre&gt;
&lt;pre&gt;           Perhaps you will remember that I raised A company for that Reg't Co, Il, &amp;amp; was refused the command by Col. Rogers, (I shall always believe it was because I was not a copperhead) which refusal was sustained on account of sum former pledges, yet the raising of the company cost me about one hundred &amp;amp; fifty dollars clear loss to me __
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&lt;pre&gt;           If such Cavalry, is still needed at Alton, please confur the favor upon your obt friend
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ansd Dec 5 1864
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Chicago. Nov. 26th/64.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor Yates.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You will probably remember that at the suggestion and recommendation of Mr. Scammon, I had the honor of calling upon you a short time since at the Tremont House in this city, and informed you that I felt that my attainments (humble though they were) were needed, and could be made of use to our Country in this hour of her peril. You kindly offered to recommend me for a commission to the War Department at Washington, and told me to address you a letter when I desire it. I have since talked with Mr.
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&lt;p&gt;Scammon, and he advises me to accept your kind offer, and also promises to do all he can for me. I have been for some time past a student of Military Tactics, and am acquainted with some of the officers at Camp Douglas, who will also recommend me.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you will be so kind as to send me your recommendation, that I may forward it with the others to Dr. C. V. Dyer, who has promised to present it at the Department at Washington, you will do me a favor that I shall never forget.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;P.S. Your Excellency kept the card which I presented you from Mr. Scammon. Please direct to P. O. Box 4107.
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