1 25 14 https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/701863f89e8d89578e73ec04944a3f88.pdf 312655dcf251403d7826c04abd972fb2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Upper Alton Ill Jan 30, 1863 Hon Richard Yates Gov. Ill I called at your room when in Springfield last week for the purpose of consulting with you on some matter pertaining to our Union League but failed to see you. I had just returned from a special meeting of the Ex. Com. of the League. and on their behalf wished to get your views of the difficulties & dangers & how we could best meet them. Measures were taken for a thorough & rapid organization of Leagues all over the State. In ten days we will have Madison Co. thoroughly organized. I shall push to work as rapidly as possible in other counties. I need not assure you that <hr /> nothing will be left undone to sustain yours & the Genl Administration. But we are a little at a loss what to do after we get our organizations at work, not knowing what your policy will be exactly or exactly what are the actual designs of the "Copperheads" I know your time is fully occupied, but if you could find time to give me a few suggestions they would be thankfully rec'd, & might be of great service. The Grand Council appointed a Com. of corresponders of which I am the member for the southern portion of the State through whom information might be given & rec'd particularly the State officials We would be glad to know how far it would be advisable to arm & the best manner of doing it, if thought advisable <hr /> Any communication you should see fit to make would be considered strictly confidential My only object is to do something to aid the Union cause in this hour of trial. Your Obt Servt B H Mills Please suggest the names of reliable men in the Southern Counties B. H. Mills. Upper Alton, Ill. Called last week to converse with the Gov about the Union League but you were not in. Wished to have your views in regard as to what shall be done when organized Says in ten days they will have Madison Co thorougly organized. Wishes to know how far it will be advisable to arm. Wishes the Gov to suggest the names of reliable men in southern Counties. Rebellion Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B. H. Mills to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509900 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. Upper Alton Ill Jan 30, 1863 Hon Richard Yates Gov. Ill I called at your room when in Springfield last week for the purpose of consulting with you on some matter pertaining to our Union League but failed to see you. I had just returned from a special meeting of the Ex. Com. of the League. and on their behalf wished to get your views of the difficulties & dangers & how we could best meet them. Measures were taken for a thorough & rapid organization of Leagues all over the State. In ten days we will have Madison Co. thoroughly organized. I shall push to work as rapidly as possible in other counties. I need not assure you that <hr /> nothing will be left undone to sustain yours & the Genl Administration. But we are a little at a loss what to do after we get our organizations at work, not knowing what your policy will be exactly or exactly what are the actual designs of the "Copperheads" I know your time is fully occupied, but if you could find time to give me a few suggestions they would be thankfully rec'd, & might be of great service. The Grand Council appointed a Com. of corresponders of which I am the member for the southern portion of the State through whom information might be given & rec'd particularly the State officials We would be glad to know how far it would be advisable to arm & the best manner of doing it, if thought advisable <hr /> Any communication you should see fit to make would be considered strictly confidential My only object is to do something to aid the Union cause in this hour of trial. Your Obt Servt B H Mills Please suggest the names of reliable men in the Southern Counties B. H. Mills. Upper Alton, Ill. Called last week to converse with the Gov about the Union League but you were not in. Wished to have your views in regard as to what shall be done when organized Says in ten days they will have Madison Co thorougly organized. Wishes to know how far it will be advisable to arm. Wishes the Gov to suggest the names of reliable men in southern Counties. Rebellion 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/b9ebb1b04f2fe0ce614247e8ffbc108d.pdf 81441cd3678f5f62e5605f926468f424 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy Ills 30 Jany 1863 Dear Gov Yates Private I can assure you that I was much pained, when I saw that the semi-traitors frustrated your election as Senator to congress; though you have the satisfaction of knowing that your defeat is owing to the abscence of your noble, and patriotic army, on the voting day. I have been pained to see the doings of the so called 'constitution loving Legislature,' which the abscence of the Soldiers has placed in power. History will place the State, and its Governor, in its proper light and to it, coupled with the satisfaction of a conscientious discharge of onerous duties, you will look for that solace and pleasure which the Legislature has denied you. I have comfortably settled here, and am now engaged in reducing the voluminous [data?] which I have collected and sending home to my family some of whom I hope will soon be here. I do what I can to support <hr /> the Government and the principles of Liberty which all right thinking men hold so dear, and have been writing for the Whig & Republican. I forward you two papers which contain my articles All those signed "Adams" are mine. I forwarded the figures for the Ills Election, but wrote the Articles on New York Election also that of Penn and Ohio. I should like to know what you think of them, could you find time for a line, and whether you think I should or should not continue to write - The articles are causing a stir here- I have also written in favor of Secy Chase's policy and on the [fallacious?] notions of his opponents as the "Premium [illegible]" and on "Greenbacks". I have marked the articles, and will thank you to keep confidence to all,on their authorship remaining with thanks for your courtesy and kindness to Yours respectfully William Chartes Box 642 His Excllcy Gov Yates <hr /> Ans [File?] Private <hr /> William Chartes. Quincy. Ill. Sorry the Gov was not made Senator. condoles with him on State of the Country. Has been writing for Whig & Republican. Sent Gov a paper which contains his address - all pieces signed Adams are written by Wm Chartes. Private Answered 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Chartes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509899 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 Ills 30 Jany 1863 Dear Gov Yates Private I can assure you that I was much pained, when I saw that the semi-traitors frustrated your election as Senator to congress; though you have the satisfaction of knowing that your defeat is owing to the abscence of your noble, and patriotic army, on the voting day. I have been pained to see the doings of the so called 'constitution loving Legislature,' which the abscence of the Soldiers has placed in power. History will place the State, and its Governor, in its proper light and to it, coupled with the satisfaction of a conscientious discharge of onerous duties, you will look for that solace and pleasure which the Legislature has denied you. I have comfortably settled here, and am now engaged in reducing the voluminous [data?] which I have collected and sending home to my family some of whom I hope will soon be here. I do what I can to support <hr /> the Government and the principles of Liberty which all right thinking men hold so dear, and have been writing for the Whig & Republican. I forward you two papers which contain my articles All those signed "Adams" are mine. I forwarded the figures for the Ills Election, but wrote the Articles on New York Election also that of Penn and Ohio. I should like to know what you think of them, could you find time for a line, and whether you think I should or should not continue to write - The articles are causing a stir here- I have also written in favor of Secy Chase's policy and on the [fallacious?] notions of his opponents as the "Premium [illegible]" and on "Greenbacks". I have marked the articles, and will thank you to keep confidence to all,on their authorship remaining with thanks for your courtesy and kindness to Yours respectfully William Chartes Box 642 His Excllcy Gov Yates <hr /> Ans [File?] Private <hr /> William Chartes. Quincy. Ill. Sorry the Gov was not made Senator. condoles with him on State of the Country. Has been writing for Whig & Republican. Sent Gov a paper which contains his address - all pieces signed Adams are written by Wm Chartes. Private Answered 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/dbd108104d66e5842fc935affe794a2f.pdf 10135c1c85e7c88ad8597044d4c0fab0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Indiana State Seal State of Indiana Executing Department. Indianapolis, Jan. 29th 1863 Governor Enclosed you will please find a small photograph which you will please present to Mrs. Yates, with the Governors compliments I mailed you a report of the expenditures of the Governors Contingent Fund yesterday A resolution of enquiry into the expediency of establishing a "Military Board" was introduced into the House to day. It will amount to nothing. Our legislature has done comparatively little thus far and are now discussing a proposition to visit the Kentucky Legis <hr /> lature - without having had an invitation, expecting to meet your democrats there, and "consult." We are not making any serious opposition, and hope they will finally go. as they now seem disposed to do. They will succeed in making themselves ever more abnoxious to the loyal people, and arouse them to an appreciation of their distinguished services I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Yr. Obt Servt W. R. Halloway, Gov. Private Secy Richard Yates Gov. of Illinois Springfield Ill <hr /> W. R. Halloway (Indianapolis) Gov Private Secy. Sends small photograph to Mrs. Yates, with Gov compliments. Mailed you a "report of Gov contingent fund, yesterday. A resolution for establishing Military Board was introduced into House to day. Legislature has done comparatively nothing. Are now discussing proposition to visit Ky Legislature without invitation. Private Feb Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. R. Halloway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509898 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. Indiana State Seal State of Indiana Executing Department. Indianapolis, Jan. 29th 1863 Governor Enclosed you will please find a small photograph which you will please present to Mrs. Yates, with the Governors compliments I mailed you a report of the expenditures of the Governors Contingent Fund yesterday A resolution of enquiry into the expediency of establishing a "Military Board" was introduced into the House to day. It will amount to nothing. Our legislature has done comparatively little thus far and are now discussing a proposition to visit the Kentucky Legis <hr /> lature - without having had an invitation, expecting to meet your democrats there, and "consult." We are not making any serious opposition, and hope they will finally go. as they now seem disposed to do. They will succeed in making themselves ever more abnoxious to the loyal people, and arouse them to an appreciation of their distinguished services I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Yr. Obt Servt W. R. Halloway, Gov. Private Secy Richard Yates Gov. of Illinois Springfield Ill <hr /> W. R. Halloway (Indianapolis) Gov Private Secy. Sends small photograph to Mrs. Yates, with Gov compliments. Mailed you a "report of Gov contingent fund, yesterday. A resolution for establishing Military Board was introduced into House to day. Legislature has done comparatively nothing. Are now discussing proposition to visit Ky Legislature without invitation. Private Feb 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/1673cebcf5b764b6af534310e5aa5c84.pdf c7f4156337edfdae1b280f44ca8814cf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Jany 28 1863 Maj. Gen. Wright Cincinnati Ohio Please send no prisoners. We cannot keep them under controll here. Send them to Chicago. Richd Yates Gov. <hr /> Jany 28 To Maj Genl Wright Telegram not to send prisoners here Telegrams Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Richard Yates to Horatio Wright Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509897 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. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Jany 28 1863 Maj. Gen. Wright Cincinnati Ohio Please send no prisoners. We cannot keep them under controll here. Send them to Chicago. Richd Yates Gov. <hr /> Jany 28 To Maj Genl Wright Telegram not to send prisoners here Telegrams 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/94a14629fa7722f10a4601651e195b52.pdf 24750abb32e876ff0a6efa73fbbf66b7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New Salem Pike Co Ill Jan 27 '63 Hon Richard Yates D Ser Permit me as a stranger (but still as a friend) to address you a few lines at this time on a subject which I deem of great importance. The Secessionists of this place & vicinity have organized themselves under some head or now perhaps Knights of the G. C. I know not what But something I do know & that is their openly avowed intentions to over throw the government. & I fear that unless something is done soon to check their [presperity?] their purposes will ultimately be accompllished They meet here secretly once or twice per week & receive members by an oath to oppose the government. This I have been informed by those whom they have offered to receive if they would take The oath. It is no longer <hr /> a secret that they meet nor is the main object of their meeting any longer a secret viz. to overthrow the government. They boast of having an organization of 400 in Quincy & several in this county. There is one in Eldaro Township in a little village called Washington. The friends of the Union are becoming alarmed at the present state of affairs & propose meeting this evening to organize for self defenses. Governor I am not ignorant of the fact that I am addressing a wiser man than myself. But something I have to propose to break up such organizations & before it is to late. My plan is this for you to send about two reliable witnesses into every place where such organizations can be heard of. Let them be strictly Union men. But let them profess a sympathy for sucesh & work their way into those secret bodies <hr /> as members. Let them come here & to these places under the pretence of starting some kind of business & when this object shall have been accomplished & they have learned enough to convict the leaders let them leave & send for the rebels. One of the principle leaders here is one Coderick [Staats?] who was run off from here for fear of the authorities last summer. Also one E. P. Warren & One Ike Hedges. & some more by the names of Cochaan. He's openly boasted here that a simultaneous rising here & in Ind, Ohio & N. York is contemplated. You may think this a strange prediction but it is no more strange than truth. Something must be done soon to prevent a general fight between neighbor & neighbor here. Please send someone here immediately to <hr /> ascertain the facts & by so doing save yourself & Union men here from trouble. There is nothing like destroying the thing in its infancy. I am Hon Sir with great respect Yours &C (Rev) A. M Worden, D. P. M. File "Revolution" <hr /> Rev. A M Worden New Salem Pike Co Jany 27 -- 63 Secessionists organizing into secret societies. Gives the names of some of the leaders. Proposes that Gov. send two men to ferret out their plans. (Remarkable letter) File "Revolution" Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. M. Worden to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509896 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New Salem Pike Co Ill Jan 27 '63 Hon Richard Yates D Ser Permit me as a stranger (but still as a friend) to address you a few lines at this time on a subject which I deem of great importance. The Secessionists of this place & vicinity have organized themselves under some head or now perhaps Knights of the G. C. I know not what But something I do know & that is their openly avowed intentions to over throw the government. & I fear that unless something is done soon to check their [presperity?] their purposes will ultimately be accompllished They meet here secretly once or twice per week & receive members by an oath to oppose the government. This I have been informed by those whom they have offered to receive if they would take The oath. It is no longer <hr /> a secret that they meet nor is the main object of their meeting any longer a secret viz. to overthrow the government. They boast of having an organization of 400 in Quincy & several in this county. There is one in Eldaro Township in a little village called Washington. The friends of the Union are becoming alarmed at the present state of affairs & propose meeting this evening to organize for self defenses. Governor I am not ignorant of the fact that I am addressing a wiser man than myself. But something I have to propose to break up such organizations & before it is to late. My plan is this for you to send about two reliable witnesses into every place where such organizations can be heard of. Let them be strictly Union men. But let them profess a sympathy for sucesh & work their way into those secret bodies <hr /> as members. Let them come here & to these places under the pretence of starting some kind of business & when this object shall have been accomplished & they have learned enough to convict the leaders let them leave & send for the rebels. One of the principle leaders here is one Coderick [Staats?] who was run off from here for fear of the authorities last summer. Also one E. P. Warren & One Ike Hedges. & some more by the names of Cochaan. He's openly boasted here that a simultaneous rising here & in Ind, Ohio & N. York is contemplated. You may think this a strange prediction but it is no more strange than truth. Something must be done soon to prevent a general fight between neighbor & neighbor here. Please send someone here immediately to <hr /> ascertain the facts & by so doing save yourself & Union men here from trouble. There is nothing like destroying the thing in its infancy. I am Hon Sir with great respect Yours &C (Rev) A. M Worden, D. P. M. File "Revolution" <hr /> Rev. A M Worden New Salem Pike Co Jany 27 -- 63 Secessionists organizing into secret societies. Gives the names of some of the leaders. Proposes that Gov. send two men to ferret out their plans. (Remarkable letter) File "Revolution" 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/2f0895647915f8e18ad1579b72b2eac3.pdf 27fce01a59bb54f987720aec8e74867a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Paris, Edgar County, Jan. 26th 1863 Governor Yates Honorable and dear Sir. I trust it will not be looked upon by your honor as impertinent for an old acquaintance and friend - thoug humble to address, on matters of public interest, the chief magistrate of the State. Be assured dear Sir, that to your wise and patriotic executive Skill, in piloting our noble Ship of State safely through the terriffic storm now rappidly gath ering its forces, is turned every pa- triotic eye, and under god, the hope of every Christian heart, that our great State shall not be handed over bound hand and foot, to its unscrupu lous foe. Though the gathering tempest will doubtless culminate at Springfield, yet the agencies which give Strength and courage to that aggregate of political madness and treason, under the name of the Legislature, are abroad in every county, and in every School district, doing their utmost to inaugurat a reign of terror, here like <hr /> that which has hung as the pall of death over Missouria, desolating her cities, towns and firesides. I have viewed the prog- ress of these movements with the deepest Solicitude for the quiet, and Safety of our State! Living in the midst of a community, a large majority of whom are either open or Secret Sympathisers with the Southern rebellion we have the op- portunity to See and hear much that indicates their purpose. A large and noisy meeting was held at the courthouse in Paris on Saturday last, at which the most undisguised treason found utter ence in Speeches and the adop- tion of resolutions, which I leave for others to report. The ears of loyal men were insulted by repeated hooras for Jeff Davis, and Bouregard on our Streets. The bold- ness and animus of these move ments are creating Serious ap prehensions in the minds of loyal citizens where we have not the means of self protection. While we have no doubt that <hr /> you are watching with the utmost vigilance every movement of the el- ements that are under your eye yet the evil is ubiquitous through the State, and the friends of the union must be your eyes and ears in remote neighborhoods. It does not require the sagasity of a prophet or philosopher, to detect the ultimate designe of this move- ment; it is too obvious to be mis- taken; but we hope under the blessings of God, and by the wis dom of the true men of the legislature backed up by the loyal men of the State you will be able to avert the Storm and Save our State from the dreadful maelstrum of Secession. I do not consider myself capable of Suggesting any remedy to one whose enlightened Statesmanship, and watchful patriotism are unquestionable But I can assure you of the moral support of the Christian public, and especially Christian ministers in a determined opposition to the efforts of an unscrupulous majority in the legislature to Sell the State <hr /> to a barbarous Slave driving confederacy. Every [otter?] of religion in our State. Every peaceful fireside, and every principle of humanity, imploringly appeal to the sober thoughtfulness of true men in this our danger. I am no alarmist, but I verily believe that the loyal men of this state must meet this treasonable movement of this min ions of Jeff Davis with just Such weapens as will be Suc cessful in putting a quietus upon it, before it culminates in Civil war, or the Scenes of Missouria are to be renacted in Illinoise. Now my dear Sir, permit me in conclusion to say that you have the entire confidence of the loyal men of this part of the State in both par ties, and you have the prayers of Christians for your personal happi ness and official triumph over traitors. Respectfully yours, J.C. Kimber <hr /> J. C. Kimber [Jy?] 3rd 63 Paris, Ill. A letter of condolence on the state of the country. J C Kimber Answer thanking & File Private Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. C. Kimber to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509895 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. Paris, Edgar County, Jan. 26th 1863 Governor Yates Honorable and dear Sir. I trust it will not be looked upon by your honor as impertinent for an old acquaintance and friend - thoug humble to address, on matters of public interest, the chief magistrate of the State. Be assured dear Sir, that to your wise and patriotic executive Skill, in piloting our noble Ship of State safely through the terriffic storm now rappidly gath ering its forces, is turned every pa- triotic eye, and under god, the hope of every Christian heart, that our great State shall not be handed over bound hand and foot, to its unscrupu lous foe. Though the gathering tempest will doubtless culminate at Springfield, yet the agencies which give Strength and courage to that aggregate of political madness and treason, under the name of the Legislature, are abroad in every county, and in every School district, doing their utmost to inaugurat a reign of terror, here like <hr /> that which has hung as the pall of death over Missouria, desolating her cities, towns and firesides. I have viewed the prog- ress of these movements with the deepest Solicitude for the quiet, and Safety of our State! Living in the midst of a community, a large majority of whom are either open or Secret Sympathisers with the Southern rebellion we have the op- portunity to See and hear much that indicates their purpose. A large and noisy meeting was held at the courthouse in Paris on Saturday last, at which the most undisguised treason found utter ence in Speeches and the adop- tion of resolutions, which I leave for others to report. The ears of loyal men were insulted by repeated hooras for Jeff Davis, and Bouregard on our Streets. The bold- ness and animus of these move ments are creating Serious ap prehensions in the minds of loyal citizens where we have not the means of self protection. While we have no doubt that <hr /> you are watching with the utmost vigilance every movement of the el- ements that are under your eye yet the evil is ubiquitous through the State, and the friends of the union must be your eyes and ears in remote neighborhoods. It does not require the sagasity of a prophet or philosopher, to detect the ultimate designe of this move- ment; it is too obvious to be mis- taken; but we hope under the blessings of God, and by the wis dom of the true men of the legislature backed up by the loyal men of the State you will be able to avert the Storm and Save our State from the dreadful maelstrum of Secession. I do not consider myself capable of Suggesting any remedy to one whose enlightened Statesmanship, and watchful patriotism are unquestionable But I can assure you of the moral support of the Christian public, and especially Christian ministers in a determined opposition to the efforts of an unscrupulous majority in the legislature to Sell the State <hr /> to a barbarous Slave driving confederacy. Every [otter?] of religion in our State. Every peaceful fireside, and every principle of humanity, imploringly appeal to the sober thoughtfulness of true men in this our danger. I am no alarmist, but I verily believe that the loyal men of this state must meet this treasonable movement of this min ions of Jeff Davis with just Such weapens as will be Suc cessful in putting a quietus upon it, before it culminates in Civil war, or the Scenes of Missouria are to be renacted in Illinoise. Now my dear Sir, permit me in conclusion to say that you have the entire confidence of the loyal men of this part of the State in both par ties, and you have the prayers of Christians for your personal happi ness and official triumph over traitors. Respectfully yours, J.C. Kimber <hr /> J. C. Kimber [Jy?] 3rd 63 Paris, Ill. A letter of condolence on the state of the country. J C Kimber Answer thanking & File Private 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/37e1589cf6ec2fb17c55e151ec933762.pdf 798e634aa2b8784b173e2cfb70c6b828 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. His excellency Gov Yates Sir I send you a few hints to let you know what is going on in Our vicinity to it is generally believed that a core combination is going on in the town of Wilmington Green Cty to prepaair for opposing the Government. The troops who have lately returned from Elizabeth Town Ky Say they will not go Back They vilify the [exbrmal] Nation. Leutenent Coats a few days ago was heard to say A lot of the Sessation whose Cannot Old thief besides much Mischief. The same sort E S Hoor is found my informant & he said he heard [both?] say it him Self. He also said that the [illegible] there. They have one organization that will [explane t'd?] intention is how ever the get all ready. Secessionists is a thret there and they are in South Carolina. No man knows better than Pete the Heal Sesstionists act for Mr. Reformtion & veracity I will refer you to P Bullock & E. F. Houghton of Wilmington town both young Social Rankin & Easter [Peind?] of Glasgow. Now I will make a suggestion if you think it worth while a look after I have [ entire line illegible] being the agent of sesscisson [illegible] of it, let him [illegible] he need not but price [illegible to end of line] There there is not a means thereby a way begin I [illegible] to have his God inquiry & at him drop in a word against the administration & believe every thing that this source [illegible to end] & he will be taken in to [illegible to end] let him come here first [illegible to end] <hr /> The Cooperation of [illegible] 3 good men I have not the least doubt that a nice nest of them can be taken that will probably Save the County of much trouble. Yours Truly in F. Obt Sevt Glasgow Scott Co Ills W. W. Thomas Jany 26th 1863 P.S Would it not be a good move to call into the field a fiew companies of all ages from 17 to 60 to guard the city of Washington & let a corresponding number of the troops that is doing that Service go into the battle field. I think I could. Raise a company a few [illegible to end of line] of men [illegible] facts who could [illegible] Garrison City that could not stand marching Yours in haste W. W. Thorn W. W Thorne Glasgow Jany 26 63 Feared secession organizations existing in Greene County. Wants Governor to send an agent to first out their intentions. File Revolution Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. W. Thorne to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509894 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. His excellency Gov Yates Sir I send you a few hints to let you know what is going on in Our vicinity to it is generally believed that a core combination is going on in the town of Wilmington Green Cty to prepaair for opposing the Government. The troops who have lately returned from Elizabeth Town Ky Say they will not go Back They vilify the [exbrmal] Nation. Leutenent Coats a few days ago was heard to say A lot of the Sessation whose Cannot Old thief besides much Mischief. The same sort E S Hoor is found my informant & he said he heard [both?] say it him Self. He also said that the [illegible] there. They have one organization that will [explane t'd?] intention is how ever the get all ready. Secessionists is a thret there and they are in South Carolina. No man knows better than Pete the Heal Sesstionists act for Mr. Reformtion & veracity I will refer you to P Bullock & E. F. Houghton of Wilmington town both young Social Rankin & Easter [Peind?] of Glasgow. Now I will make a suggestion if you think it worth while a look after I have [ entire line illegible] being the agent of sesscisson [illegible] of it, let him [illegible] he need not but price [illegible to end of line] There there is not a means thereby a way begin I [illegible] to have his God inquiry & at him drop in a word against the administration & believe every thing that this source [illegible to end] & he will be taken in to [illegible to end] let him come here first [illegible to end] <hr /> The Cooperation of [illegible] 3 good men I have not the least doubt that a nice nest of them can be taken that will probably Save the County of much trouble. Yours Truly in F. Obt Sevt Glasgow Scott Co Ills W. W. Thomas Jany 26th 1863 P.S Would it not be a good move to call into the field a fiew companies of all ages from 17 to 60 to guard the city of Washington & let a corresponding number of the troops that is doing that Service go into the battle field. I think I could. Raise a company a few [illegible to end of line] of men [illegible] facts who could [illegible] Garrison City that could not stand marching Yours in haste W. W. Thorn W. W Thorne Glasgow Jany 26 63 Feared secession organizations existing in Greene County. Wants Governor to send an agent to first out their intentions. File Revolution 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/4f55b9116620c6d53885477af21c69a2.pdf fa8aa1bb6e9b1402c6049e8a5f758c00 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pinckneyville Jan 26th AD 1863 Governor Yates Dear sir I have written to you several times since this unholy Rebellion has been [raging?]. times so far as the safety of our State are concerned are growing more gloomy daily here in Egypt. The Political leaders are becoming more bold and daring daily in opposing the administration and the Excitement is now so high that I think the firing one gun by Either party would at once open the ball and bloodshed. there was a rope hung over a union mans door a few nights since near pinckneyville the man has one contraband staying at his house and the opposition to the administration is threatning to run the contrabands out of the country and it is said that there is now a company secretly organizing to run them off together with the persons that have them in their employment Andrew Robinson a very Respectable farmer and by the bye a southern sympathiser of this county told a neighbor of mine Thomas Johnson who is entirely reliable that the Negroes must be run off and that there would <hr /> be a revolution here in a short time and that the [cesess?] has a large majority and that the plan was to kill the Governor of this State so as to prevent the Union men from being organized and then to all go to work and rid the State of abolitionists there is one thing certain the feeling higher now than it has been at any previous time. Our State can be organized by secret organization and the Loyal men armed secretively in five or six weeks ready for any emergency at home if we can get the arms we can organize the Loyal men in this county in two weeks time by organizing secretively if it is approved of by you Respectively yours &c Lewis Hammach <hr /> Lewis Hammich Pinckneyville. Wishes the Gov to allow Loyal men to organize themselves into a secret society for the purpose of putting down a rebellion which he is sure will take place in this state Says a secessionist told his neighbor they had a plan to kill the Gov and run the Negroes and those employing them out of the state. Rebellion Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lewis Hammach to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509893 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. Pinckneyville Jan 26th AD 1863 Governor Yates Dear sir I have written to you several times since this unholy Rebellion has been [raging?]. times so far as the safety of our State are concerned are growing more gloomy daily here in Egypt. The Political leaders are becoming more bold and daring daily in opposing the administration and the Excitement is now so high that I think the firing one gun by Either party would at once open the ball and bloodshed. there was a rope hung over a union mans door a few nights since near pinckneyville the man has one contraband staying at his house and the opposition to the administration is threatning to run the contrabands out of the country and it is said that there is now a company secretly organizing to run them off together with the persons that have them in their employment Andrew Robinson a very Respectable farmer and by the bye a southern sympathiser of this county told a neighbor of mine Thomas Johnson who is entirely reliable that the Negroes must be run off and that there would <hr /> be a revolution here in a short time and that the [cesess?] has a large majority and that the plan was to kill the Governor of this State so as to prevent the Union men from being organized and then to all go to work and rid the State of abolitionists there is one thing certain the feeling higher now than it has been at any previous time. Our State can be organized by secret organization and the Loyal men armed secretively in five or six weeks ready for any emergency at home if we can get the arms we can organize the Loyal men in this county in two weeks time by organizing secretively if it is approved of by you Respectively yours &c Lewis Hammach <hr /> Lewis Hammich Pinckneyville. Wishes the Gov to allow Loyal men to organize themselves into a secret society for the purpose of putting down a rebellion which he is sure will take place in this state Says a secessionist told his neighbor they had a plan to kill the Gov and run the Negroes and those employing them out of the state. Rebellion 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/91e95fcf8d75307223e558746d9501f8.pdf abea481a3563015b46a373fc6c1d9ae1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Map of the Illinois Central Railroad and its Connections Office of the Illinois Central Railroad Company Chicago, January 24th 1863 Maj Gnerl. Banks Sir The bearer Washington Midler being about to visit New Orleans I take the liberty of giving him this letter to you I was well acquainted with his Father many years Since who was a very active energetic businefs man very largely engaged in the Construction of Canals & Rail Roads The bearer is a resident of this City of good reputation & has been for more than a year past in the Cavalry Service and I doubt not would be a valuable acquisition to the Army if an opportunity presented in your department of making his Services available Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt R. B. Mason <hr /> R B Mason Ill, Chg. WF Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 R. B. Mason to Nathaniel Banks Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509892 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. Map of the Illinois Central Railroad and its Connections Office of the Illinois Central Railroad Company Chicago, January 24th 1863 Maj Gnerl. Banks Sir The bearer Washington Midler being about to visit New Orleans I take the liberty of giving him this letter to you I was well acquainted with his Father many years Since who was a very active energetic businefs man very largely engaged in the Construction of Canals & Rail Roads The bearer is a resident of this City of good reputation & has been for more than a year past in the Cavalry Service and I doubt not would be a valuable acquisition to the Army if an opportunity presented in your department of making his Services available Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt R. B. Mason <hr /> R B Mason Ill, Chg. WF 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/4bb553e038efc06ce44a9b0732c3e3a0.pdf 151050371fb28dac380ef14bb7a7004e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield January 21, 1863 Hon. E.M. Stanton Sec'y of War Washington D.C. Sir: I herewith beg leave to call your special attention to the enclosed documents relating to the case of J.G. Gardner late Lieutenant in the "Peoria Light Artillery and lately dismissed the service. You can judge yourself from the enclosed letters, of his efficiency as an officer. I would earnestly recommend his case to your favorable consideration and request you to revoke the order dismissing from the service. I am Sir, Very Respectfully Your obed't serv't Richard Yates Governor <hr /> Stanton Copy Jan 21 63 To Secy War In rel. to Lt. J.G. Gardner Peoria Light Arty Asking to re-instate him. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Richard Yates to Edwin Stanton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509891 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. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield January 21, 1863 Hon. E.M. Stanton Sec'y of War Washington D.C. Sir: I herewith beg leave to call your special attention to the enclosed documents relating to the case of J.G. Gardner late Lieutenant in the "Peoria Light Artillery and lately dismissed the service. You can judge yourself from the enclosed letters, of his efficiency as an officer. I would earnestly recommend his case to your favorable consideration and request you to revoke the order dismissing from the service. I am Sir, Very Respectfully Your obed't serv't Richard Yates Governor <hr /> Stanton Copy Jan 21 63 To Secy War In rel. to Lt. J.G. Gardner Peoria Light Arty Asking to re-instate him. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/0da8cd39b090cd399cdd0920a11ff9f9.pdf 50aed7e06245732fa9cb362c08aea08a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private Hd Qrs 1st Cavalry Brigade La Grange Tenn. Jany 17th 1863. Hon Richd Yates Governor Springfield Ills Governor, I write to you in confidence - believing that you will cheerfully grant any reasonable favor I may ask. Knowing you are well aware my heart does, and ever has beat true and warm for you. If you think me worthy, I wish you to use your influence with the President or the appointing power to obtain for me a Brigadier's Commission, with as favorable Rank as possible. No doubt many Colonels now commanding Brigades will be promoted, and should I be fortunate enough to be among the number, I do not think I would ever disgrace the position, or fail to pass muster with the Brigadier Generals around me. I had some military knowledge before entering the Army, and I hope nearly two years constant active service, has <hr /> not been entirely lost upon me. I am now in Command of the 1st Cavalry Brigade 17th Army Corps, Consisting of <pre> 6th Regt Ills Cav Vol. </pre> <pre> 7th " " " " </pre> And 2nd " Iowa " " numbering total agregate near 3000 men, but the presence here of some Cavalry Colonel who would out Rank me might deprive me of my command, and I would like to be placed in a position where such a thing could not take place. Enclosed is a copy of a letter which Genl Sherman unsolicited wrote to Genl Grant, and I believe every General of my acquaintance would speak well of me. Hoping that you will at once do all in your power for me in this matter, and that I may yet be in a position, where I can at least in part repay you for the favor and kindness you have ever shown me. I am, Governor, Truly Your friend B H Grierson <hr /> P.S. Should I receive the appointment, referred to, I would like to have Lt John G Grierson my Brigade Q. M. Commissioned by the President as Quarter Master, with the Rank of Capt. also Lt. Samuel L. Woodward my A.A.A.G. commissioned as Asst. Adjt Genl., with the Rank of Captain Hastily yours B. H. Grierson <hr /> Done Feby 2nd 63. Col. B. H. Grierson LaGrange Jany 17 63 Wants Governor to use his influence to have him promoted Brig. Genl. Encloses recommendation of Maj. Genl. Sherman. Write strong letter & write written Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Benjamin H. Grierson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509890 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. Private Hd Qrs 1st Cavalry Brigade La Grange Tenn. Jany 17th 1863. Hon Richd Yates Governor Springfield Ills Governor, I write to you in confidence - believing that you will cheerfully grant any reasonable favor I may ask. Knowing you are well aware my heart does, and ever has beat true and warm for you. If you think me worthy, I wish you to use your influence with the President or the appointing power to obtain for me a Brigadier's Commission, with as favorable Rank as possible. No doubt many Colonels now commanding Brigades will be promoted, and should I be fortunate enough to be among the number, I do not think I would ever disgrace the position, or fail to pass muster with the Brigadier Generals around me. I had some military knowledge before entering the Army, and I hope nearly two years constant active service, has <hr /> not been entirely lost upon me. I am now in Command of the 1st Cavalry Brigade 17th Army Corps, Consisting of <pre> 6th Regt Ills Cav Vol. </pre> <pre> 7th " " " " </pre> And 2nd " Iowa " " numbering total agregate near 3000 men, but the presence here of some Cavalry Colonel who would out Rank me might deprive me of my command, and I would like to be placed in a position where such a thing could not take place. Enclosed is a copy of a letter which Genl Sherman unsolicited wrote to Genl Grant, and I believe every General of my acquaintance would speak well of me. Hoping that you will at once do all in your power for me in this matter, and that I may yet be in a position, where I can at least in part repay you for the favor and kindness you have ever shown me. I am, Governor, Truly Your friend B H Grierson <hr /> P.S. Should I receive the appointment, referred to, I would like to have Lt John G Grierson my Brigade Q. M. Commissioned by the President as Quarter Master, with the Rank of Capt. also Lt. Samuel L. Woodward my A.A.A.G. commissioned as Asst. Adjt Genl., with the Rank of Captain Hastily yours B. H. Grierson <hr /> Done Feby 2nd 63. Col. B. H. Grierson LaGrange Jany 17 63 Wants Governor to use his influence to have him promoted Brig. Genl. Encloses recommendation of Maj. Genl. Sherman. Write strong letter & write written 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/f6439271617d67720372dcb45aa9d7c2.pdf 59abdcc368579f61d0b93aec8e6a2cca Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Knoxville Jan 17th 1863 To his Excelency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Sir: It may not be proper for a private Citizen at this time of danger & excitement to in any manner add to the already overburdened labors of the executive of our State - but I am prompted much through fear but more from loyalty to give my knowledge & fears to the keeping of some one having the power to prevent trouble & disaster - The Loyal Citizens here Through this Section of Country have great fears of insurrection; & one of the leading men in organizing this insurrection we belive to be James W. Davidson of Monmouth. Sylvester Stevens is thought to be <hr /> the main man here; although there are many here very bold in denouncing the Administration. S. Stevens before mentioned a short time since boldly denounced the General Government declaring at the same time in the presence of two or three Citizens he would like to be one of two thousand persons to go to Washington and Cut out the God-Damn Heart of Lincoln & his Cabinet. They are becoming more bold every day & are all well armed - but a few days since a School was dismissed by two Democratic School directors .6 Miles south of this place because the Scholars sung Union songs at recess; at the same time one of those Directors tore down a Union flag put upon the School house by the Scholars. I state to your such facts as can be known In Monmouth not ten days since Democrats were heard to declare <hr /> that Lincoln would not be President two months longer this was not a public declaration but was overheard by a [Loyal?] Citizens. Said J. W. Davidson is Continually traveling & dos most of his talking in public [s-ings?] and many are expecting to see [wonders?] soon. I yesterday was on the cars & meet Chas Harris M. C. Elect from Quincy District who is I believe a Loyal man & who then was on his road to Springfield; he said to me he fears an outbreak in this state very soon & had great doubts if it Could be provented Now all this information may be stale to you & of no benefit - If of an good I shall be glad. I donot wish my name used unless necessary as it will make me the object first aimed at here Yours VT H. N. Reightley <hr /> H. N. Rheigtley Knoxville Jany 17 '3. Treason rampant in his section of Country. Predicts an out-break. School dismissed by director on a/c of scholars singing Union songs. Union flag torn down from school house' "Rebellion" Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. N. Reightley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509889 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. Knoxville Jan 17th 1863 To his Excelency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Sir: It may not be proper for a private Citizen at this time of danger & excitement to in any manner add to the already overburdened labors of the executive of our State - but I am prompted much through fear but more from loyalty to give my knowledge & fears to the keeping of some one having the power to prevent trouble & disaster - The Loyal Citizens here Through this Section of Country have great fears of insurrection; & one of the leading men in organizing this insurrection we belive to be James W. Davidson of Monmouth. Sylvester Stevens is thought to be <hr /> the main man here; although there are many here very bold in denouncing the Administration. S. Stevens before mentioned a short time since boldly denounced the General Government declaring at the same time in the presence of two or three Citizens he would like to be one of two thousand persons to go to Washington and Cut out the God-Damn Heart of Lincoln & his Cabinet. They are becoming more bold every day & are all well armed - but a few days since a School was dismissed by two Democratic School directors .6 Miles south of this place because the Scholars sung Union songs at recess; at the same time one of those Directors tore down a Union flag put upon the School house by the Scholars. I state to your such facts as can be known In Monmouth not ten days since Democrats were heard to declare <hr /> that Lincoln would not be President two months longer this was not a public declaration but was overheard by a [Loyal?] Citizens. Said J. W. Davidson is Continually traveling & dos most of his talking in public [s-ings?] and many are expecting to see [wonders?] soon. I yesterday was on the cars & meet Chas Harris M. C. Elect from Quincy District who is I believe a Loyal man & who then was on his road to Springfield; he said to me he fears an outbreak in this state very soon & had great doubts if it Could be provented Now all this information may be stale to you & of no benefit - If of an good I shall be glad. I donot wish my name used unless necessary as it will make me the object first aimed at here Yours VT H. N. Reightley <hr /> H. N. Rheigtley Knoxville Jany 17 '3. Treason rampant in his section of Country. Predicts an out-break. School dismissed by director on a/c of scholars singing Union songs. Union flag torn down from school house' "Rebellion" 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/dc54d31580830d4852bb017ef26d9bf3.pdf aaf6ba0f0505860a6c97cca5f07e1f28 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Anna Jan 17 1863 To the Hon Richard Yates you will no doubt think this is a strange message and so it is but truthes in those days are stranger than fiction of all ages. I beg you to excus this seemingly strange not I would not thought once I could have addressed a strange Gentleman much more approaching <hr /> a man of State. but so it is, we must live up the emergency of the times if thare is not a man to act and the duty left for me I can say with Samuel of old here Lord- if it come to that in our land that private families do not dare to board our Methodist Preacher for fear it will incite the fury of their Rebel neighbours and they will have to suffer on his account and he only a school boy in aperance and advised by officers I mite say Sherif I dont wish to personify this much would bring down vengence on the head of the offender if known they have poisend the horses of our local Preacher and now ordered our Station Preacher to leave -This looks rather darke and bolder than it is black they have have cut down orchards, burned <hr /> strawberry fields as they met no reprofe for the latter they grow bold and think they can drive all before them. The object this communication is to ask your attention to our unpleasant situation. The Lord has a remnant left even in Egypt and they are true to the government and that is the great offense - relying on the prompt masures you have taken to surpress this unholy rebellion we beg you will send a Provost Marshal to look in to affairs they can easily be put down now but if let to run much longer we shall have war in our own State- the country is full of paroled soldiers from the [102?] that circumsance makes the case no better we want a man of principal one that will command Respect as burly a looking man as [Chirch?] of Mo [Henry?] dont send [Alen?] man nor the Hon member from Putnam- excuse this in the <hr /> moment I forget myself. Perhaps it would be well for him to appear in Soft raiment at others come out with the Swourd and the Spirit. From a Mother in Egypt instead of Isarel. To The Hon Richard Yates PS I have been advised to send a name for address I do not think it nessary but if so addres Mrs. Maria Weston Anna Ill <hr /> Mrs Maria Weston (a mother in Egypt) Anna Union Co. Say Union men in her neighborhood have to suffer much from traitors.. They destroy orchards, &c. Wants a Provost Marshal "Rebellion" Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Maria Weston to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509888 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. Anna Jan 17 1863 To the Hon Richard Yates you will no doubt think this is a strange message and so it is but truthes in those days are stranger than fiction of all ages. I beg you to excus this seemingly strange not I would not thought once I could have addressed a strange Gentleman much more approaching <hr /> a man of State. but so it is, we must live up the emergency of the times if thare is not a man to act and the duty left for me I can say with Samuel of old here Lord- if it come to that in our land that private families do not dare to board our Methodist Preacher for fear it will incite the fury of their Rebel neighbours and they will have to suffer on his account and he only a school boy in aperance and advised by officers I mite say Sherif I dont wish to personify this much would bring down vengence on the head of the offender if known they have poisend the horses of our local Preacher and now ordered our Station Preacher to leave -This looks rather darke and bolder than it is black they have have cut down orchards, burned <hr /> strawberry fields as they met no reprofe for the latter they grow bold and think they can drive all before them. The object this communication is to ask your attention to our unpleasant situation. The Lord has a remnant left even in Egypt and they are true to the government and that is the great offense - relying on the prompt masures you have taken to surpress this unholy rebellion we beg you will send a Provost Marshal to look in to affairs they can easily be put down now but if let to run much longer we shall have war in our own State- the country is full of paroled soldiers from the [102?] that circumsance makes the case no better we want a man of principal one that will command Respect as burly a looking man as [Chirch?] of Mo [Henry?] dont send [Alen?] man nor the Hon member from Putnam- excuse this in the <hr /> moment I forget myself. Perhaps it would be well for him to appear in Soft raiment at others come out with the Swourd and the Spirit. From a Mother in Egypt instead of Isarel. To The Hon Richard Yates PS I have been advised to send a name for address I do not think it nessary but if so addres Mrs. Maria Weston Anna Ill <hr /> Mrs Maria Weston (a mother in Egypt) Anna Union Co. Say Union men in her neighborhood have to suffer much from traitors.. They destroy orchards, &c. Wants a Provost Marshal "Rebellion" 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/cd12863b924eab7659e28b000c6586e1.pdf 1d217263c6fb0f6dd146138c5dfd831f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York Jany 17 1863 His Excellency Richd Yates Governor of Illinois Govenor Painfull rumors are in circulation here today in regard to the action or proposed action of our Illinois Legislature with a view to seize the control of the Military power of the State etc etc If any such action should be attempted, it could be counteracted it appears to me by obtaining authority from the General Government to raise a "State force" & be under the entire control of the Governer as in Missouri or as is proposed in Kentucky. Ostensibly of course to protect the State against invasion etc etc. Whatever of truth then may be in the charges against the present administration of Washington; imbecility, corruption etc etc, the treasonable conduct of the radical opposition throughout the Northern States must be checked soon, or all is lost. Hastily & truly Your [Excellency?] Obt Servt Joseph H Tucker (over) <hr /> P.S In this city the feeling is terrible. The feeling of disappointment Wanting of confidence in the administration at Washington is fast merging into sympathy with those who openly sympathise with the South. <hr /> Joseph H. Tucker New York Jany 17 63 Rumors are rife in New York in regard to the intentions of Legislature to usurp military power. Advises raising of a state force to suppress Rebellion. "Rebellion" Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 16 (January 16-31, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph H. Tucker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509887 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York Jany 17 1863 His Excellency Richd Yates Governor of Illinois Govenor Painfull rumors are in circulation here today in regard to the action or proposed action of our Illinois Legislature with a view to seize the control of the Military power of the State etc etc If any such action should be attempted, it could be counteracted it appears to me by obtaining authority from the General Government to raise a "State force" & be under the entire control of the Governer as in Missouri or as is proposed in Kentucky. Ostensibly of course to protect the State against invasion etc etc. Whatever of truth then may be in the charges against the present administration of Washington; imbecility, corruption etc etc, the treasonable conduct of the radical opposition throughout the Northern States must be checked soon, or all is lost. Hastily & truly Your [Excellency?] Obt Servt Joseph H Tucker (over) <hr /> P.S In this city the feeling is terrible. The feeling of disappointment Wanting of confidence in the administration at Washington is fast merging into sympathy with those who openly sympathise with the South. <hr /> Joseph H. Tucker New York Jany 17 63 Rumors are rife in New York in regard to the intentions of Legislature to usurp military power. Advises raising of a state force to suppress Rebellion. "Rebellion" 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