1 25 34 https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/4df992b4ab05d22e381ac1bbbc045800.pdf 6ac0282f4ef0669951d44579d30ad06c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington March 28 1865 Hon Ricd Yates Dear Sir If you can procure me an appointment for any good position as mobile when the time arrives for appointments then I will give you twenty five pr cent of the salary for such an appointment. I would prefer the [cotton?] agency respectfully yours, A P Willoughby A [R? signature is P?] Willoughby Washington DC to Gov Yates wants a good appointment at Mobile and will pay you 25 per cent of the salary if you will get it for him see indorsement below answered - I never have and never will receive pay for any office I gave, or got for any man apl 6 1865 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. P. Willoughby to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511917 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington March 28 1865 Hon Ricd Yates Dear Sir If you can procure me an appointment for any good position as mobile when the time arrives for appointments then I will give you twenty five pr cent of the salary for such an appointment. I would prefer the [cotton?] agency respectfully yours, A P Willoughby A [R? signature is P?] Willoughby Washington DC to Gov Yates wants a good appointment at Mobile and will pay you 25 per cent of the salary if you will get it for him see indorsement below answered - I never have and never will receive pay for any office I gave, or got for any man apl 6 1865 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/dc3be7b38ddeeb57f4df72351128b66d.pdf 6d2519c88da8b3c9b8eba35fff9b00c4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With John R. Woods letters 5/6/65; 5/12/65 With printed circular "Claim Dept. of the Ill. State San. Commission for the benefit of Widows and Orphans, Mothers and Fathers I. O. OF O. F. Office of the M. W. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, Alton, Illinois. Match 27, 1865. Office and Members of Lodge No. Brothers: The Illinois State Sanitary Commission, called into existence by the present Rebellion, have established at Springfield, a Claim Department, for the collection of claims due to Soldiers or their families : trusting by low charges, to add to the many benefits which they have already bestowed upon our Brethren in the field. Our Order, which has contributed so many worthy members in answer to the call of their Country, will no doubt have need of such services as they can bestow, in protecting the interests of the Widows and Orphans left in their charge. I therefore most cordially recommend their undertaking to your favorable attention, particularly as Bro. P. G. John B. Woods so long favorably known to the Order, is identified with the movement - a sufficient guarrantee that its foundation is secure, its intentions honorable, and the rights of the Widow and the Orphan protected. Truly and Fraternally Yours, A. S. Barry, Grand Master Samuel Willard, Grand Secretary. Office of the Secretary of the Illinois Grand Council of the Union League of America, Springfield, April 13, 1865. To the Members of the Union League of America, in Illinois: Brothers: The Illinois State Sanitary Commission have established at Springfield, a Claim Department for the purpose of collecting all claims due to Soldiers, their Widows or families, at a charge sufficient only to cover expense incurred. The managers of this movement are gentlemen well known in our State, and to the Soldiers who have been benefitted by the Sanitary Commission. The interests of the Widow and Orphan will be faithfully considered and protected; and I would call upon all of the brotherhood to aid the Sanitary Commission in this worthy effort as much as they can consistently with other duties. Fraternally Yours, Geo. H. Harlow, Grand Secretary. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. S. Barry to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511916 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With John R. Woods letters 5/6/65; 5/12/65 With printed circular "Claim Dept. of the Ill. State San. Commission for the benefit of Widows and Orphans, Mothers and Fathers I. O. OF O. F. Office of the M. W. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, Alton, Illinois. Match 27, 1865. Office and Members of Lodge No. Brothers: The Illinois State Sanitary Commission, called into existence by the present Rebellion, have established at Springfield, a Claim Department, for the collection of claims due to Soldiers or their families : trusting by low charges, to add to the many benefits which they have already bestowed upon our Brethren in the field. Our Order, which has contributed so many worthy members in answer to the call of their Country, will no doubt have need of such services as they can bestow, in protecting the interests of the Widows and Orphans left in their charge. I therefore most cordially recommend their undertaking to your favorable attention, particularly as Bro. P. G. John B. Woods so long favorably known to the Order, is identified with the movement - a sufficient guarrantee that its foundation is secure, its intentions honorable, and the rights of the Widow and the Orphan protected. Truly and Fraternally Yours, A. S. Barry, Grand Master Samuel Willard, Grand Secretary. Office of the Secretary of the Illinois Grand Council of the Union League of America, Springfield, April 13, 1865. To the Members of the Union League of America, in Illinois: Brothers: The Illinois State Sanitary Commission have established at Springfield, a Claim Department for the purpose of collecting all claims due to Soldiers, their Widows or families, at a charge sufficient only to cover expense incurred. The managers of this movement are gentlemen well known in our State, and to the Soldiers who have been benefitted by the Sanitary Commission. The interests of the Widow and Orphan will be faithfully considered and protected; and I would call upon all of the brotherhood to aid the Sanitary Commission in this worthy effort as much as they can consistently with other duties. Fraternally Yours, Geo. H. Harlow, Grand Secretary. 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/36642d71e4252147893bb95d4be58265.pdf 0283fdb6a4261bd988f331b814037bb8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Philad 27th March 1865 My Dear Sir I telegraphed you today I would be in Wash tomorrow a m but I find I cant come until tomorrow night What I wanted to see you for was to see Sec Stanton The following is the subject on the 10 Jany 1865 a man calling himself I Denny called on me to furnish 200 plantation ox wagons to go to Cuba for hauling sugar My price being as he said too high he left and after 2 letters passing between him and me he was stopping at St Nicholas Hotel New York he contracted with me on 30 Jany for 200 Plan ox wagons 250 ox yokes 1300 Rings & Staples 2000 ox yoke Keys all to be shipped to Havana A part of the money was deposited to my credit as the work progressed and Balance to be paid Pro Ratee as shipments were made by each vessel I went on with them an on the 3 March shipped 15 on the Brig Herald at this (----) Port and bound to Havana I also engaged and shipped on Brig S V Merrick also for Havana 50 of these wagons & 105 ox yokes which I shipped on the 20th of this month on the 21st I was notified that the Brig Merrick was taken possession of by order of War Dept on account of these wagons on account of information that these wagons were to be reshipped from Havana to [Mataineras?] for the purpose of hauling cotton and that this Mr I Denny was a confederate agent this I cannot believe as I was informed Mr D was agent for Col Butler this is only hearsay but of one thing I can assure you if Mr D had directly or indirectly intimated anything disloyal or to the benefit of the Confederacy I would not have tolerated or noticed him And would have reported him but said he was about to locate in Cuba and was going to introduce American customs there and wanted Bagasse of Cane carts as well as ox wagons he had the wagons made wider than usual to take in Cuba Sugar [illegible] Now if in (----) your province would you call in Sec Stanton and if Denny was a rebel take such action as may be proper but I don't think I am in any way liable to censure wagons in fact are shipped direct from New York to [Matameras?] which are better calculated for cotton in [illegible] than these I made for Denny to go Havana I would refer if the Sect requires to Thos Webster esq I l Clayborn John Rice W A Remble H D Moore and I W Forney Esq and as many more of such men as would satisfy him that is there is not enough money in 200 wagons to sell them knowingly to a Rebel or is agent Now to take another position would it not be policy to let wagons go forward and get the cotton out of the rotten confederacy as their days are numbered and get their cotton their days are that much shorter if the Sect has not made his decision would you see him I will come down tomorrow night unless you telegram not worth while Hoping you are in good health I remain very truly your Frd Henry Simms To Hon Richd Yates Washt D C (----) P S Hon Leon Myers offered to come down but I told him it was such a plain case as I supposed and as I did not wish to mystify it I thought best to let it take its course I might also refer to Hon Mr B Kelly Hon Chs ONeill as well as Leon Myers first and Latter as well as {illegal} H Kemble & T Webster Knows what I have done for the Union Party and what my sentiments are HS (----) Henry Simmons Philadelphia Pa To Gn Yates Sold some ox wagons to one Denny to be shipped to Havana Cuba Shipped them at various times in different vessels One vessel arrested on charge that these wagons were going to [Matar?] for the rebels Denies this charge and wants you to see Sec Stanton and have them released refers to J W [Lorne?] and others Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Henry Simms to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511915 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. Philad 27th March 1865 My Dear Sir I telegraphed you today I would be in Wash tomorrow a m but I find I cant come until tomorrow night What I wanted to see you for was to see Sec Stanton The following is the subject on the 10 Jany 1865 a man calling himself I Denny called on me to furnish 200 plantation ox wagons to go to Cuba for hauling sugar My price being as he said too high he left and after 2 letters passing between him and me he was stopping at St Nicholas Hotel New York he contracted with me on 30 Jany for 200 Plan ox wagons 250 ox yokes 1300 Rings & Staples 2000 ox yoke Keys all to be shipped to Havana A part of the money was deposited to my credit as the work progressed and Balance to be paid Pro Ratee as shipments were made by each vessel I went on with them an on the 3 March shipped 15 on the Brig Herald at this (----) Port and bound to Havana I also engaged and shipped on Brig S V Merrick also for Havana 50 of these wagons & 105 ox yokes which I shipped on the 20th of this month on the 21st I was notified that the Brig Merrick was taken possession of by order of War Dept on account of these wagons on account of information that these wagons were to be reshipped from Havana to [Mataineras?] for the purpose of hauling cotton and that this Mr I Denny was a confederate agent this I cannot believe as I was informed Mr D was agent for Col Butler this is only hearsay but of one thing I can assure you if Mr D had directly or indirectly intimated anything disloyal or to the benefit of the Confederacy I would not have tolerated or noticed him And would have reported him but said he was about to locate in Cuba and was going to introduce American customs there and wanted Bagasse of Cane carts as well as ox wagons he had the wagons made wider than usual to take in Cuba Sugar [illegible] Now if in (----) your province would you call in Sec Stanton and if Denny was a rebel take such action as may be proper but I don't think I am in any way liable to censure wagons in fact are shipped direct from New York to [Matameras?] which are better calculated for cotton in [illegible] than these I made for Denny to go Havana I would refer if the Sect requires to Thos Webster esq I l Clayborn John Rice W A Remble H D Moore and I W Forney Esq and as many more of such men as would satisfy him that is there is not enough money in 200 wagons to sell them knowingly to a Rebel or is agent Now to take another position would it not be policy to let wagons go forward and get the cotton out of the rotten confederacy as their days are numbered and get their cotton their days are that much shorter if the Sect has not made his decision would you see him I will come down tomorrow night unless you telegram not worth while Hoping you are in good health I remain very truly your Frd Henry Simms To Hon Richd Yates Washt D C (----) P S Hon Leon Myers offered to come down but I told him it was such a plain case as I supposed and as I did not wish to mystify it I thought best to let it take its course I might also refer to Hon Mr B Kelly Hon Chs ONeill as well as Leon Myers first and Latter as well as {illegal} H Kemble & T Webster Knows what I have done for the Union Party and what my sentiments are HS (----) Henry Simmons Philadelphia Pa To Gn Yates Sold some ox wagons to one Denny to be shipped to Havana Cuba Shipped them at various times in different vessels One vessel arrested on charge that these wagons were going to [Matar?] for the rebels Denies this charge and wants you to see Sec Stanton and have them released refers to J W [Lorne?] and others 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/672bc4a4369154941fc0e363388ad6bf.pdf 2eaea596ba23518c1dbfac4281bd7fc8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Qtrs Co A 106th Ills vols Pine Bluff Ark March 27/65 Hon Richard Yates U.S. Senator Sir I have the honor through request of writting a letter for Marshall Gates in regard to the appointment to the military school at West Point Marsh wants to go and will except the appointment Marsh is having very good health now he has been sick all last winter I wrote you a letter for him once before in which I requested you to get him out of the service if you could or get him a position where he can take care of himself How old does a man have to be to get nito the military school I would like very much myself if I could get nito the military school or some position where I could keep out of the sun I was sun struck at Clarendon last summer ----and I cannot stand hot weather It is reported here that [Kuby?] Smith is marching on this place with 50,000 fifty thousand strong if he comes he will take this place just as easy as snap your finger this department has been [created?] very mean I [thing?think?], in regard to pay but finally the paymaster has arrived at Little Rock with funds to pay this dept there is deserters comming in most evry day or two I must bring this epistle to a close there is no news of any importance to communicate today I remain your most obt servt John W. Shuff capt Co A 106 Ills vols <hr /> Capt Shuff as to Marshal Gates wrote Stanton requesting discharge of Marshal Gates May 7 1865 answered Shuff that Cullom could not appoint Marsh for want of vacancy & also would be glad if I could get place for him Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 John Shuff to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511914 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Qtrs Co A 106th Ills vols Pine Bluff Ark March 27/65 Hon Richard Yates U.S. Senator Sir I have the honor through request of writting a letter for Marshall Gates in regard to the appointment to the military school at West Point Marsh wants to go and will except the appointment Marsh is having very good health now he has been sick all last winter I wrote you a letter for him once before in which I requested you to get him out of the service if you could or get him a position where he can take care of himself How old does a man have to be to get nito the military school I would like very much myself if I could get nito the military school or some position where I could keep out of the sun I was sun struck at Clarendon last summer ----and I cannot stand hot weather It is reported here that [Kuby?] Smith is marching on this place with 50,000 fifty thousand strong if he comes he will take this place just as easy as snap your finger this department has been [created?] very mean I [thing?think?], in regard to pay but finally the paymaster has arrived at Little Rock with funds to pay this dept there is deserters comming in most evry day or two I must bring this epistle to a close there is no news of any importance to communicate today I remain your most obt servt John W. Shuff capt Co A 106 Ills vols <hr /> Capt Shuff as to Marshal Gates wrote Stanton requesting discharge of Marshal Gates May 7 1865 answered Shuff that Cullom could not appoint Marsh for want of vacancy & also would be glad if I could get place for 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/aefec027ad7aba1bf63905c07e2d6f1a.pdf 28d76cc86393ba9e4f808c6572b2333b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington, March 27, 1865 To the President - Sec'ty Seward has appointed Mr. Hutchinson consul to Leghorn, which appointment leaves his position as Sec'ty of Dakota vacant. I am willing to concede the appointment of our Sec'ty to Gov. Yates. The Gov. is entitled, from long since in the public affairs of the great state of Ill. to your consider ation. I hope you <hr /> will appoint the person recommended by the Gov. and I assure you he will be acceptable [again?] friends in Dakota. I am Sir Very respectfully, Your obt servant W A Burleigh Delegate Ill <hr /> W A Burleigh Washington Mch 27. 65 Asking the President to allow Gov. Yates to appoint Secty of Dakotah Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. A. Burleigh to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511913 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington, March 27, 1865 To the President - Sec'ty Seward has appointed Mr. Hutchinson consul to Leghorn, which appointment leaves his position as Sec'ty of Dakota vacant. I am willing to concede the appointment of our Sec'ty to Gov. Yates. The Gov. is entitled, from long since in the public affairs of the great state of Ill. to your consider ation. I hope you <hr /> will appoint the person recommended by the Gov. and I assure you he will be acceptable [again?] friends in Dakota. I am Sir Very respectfully, Your obt servant W A Burleigh Delegate Ill <hr /> W A Burleigh Washington Mch 27. 65 Asking the President to allow Gov. Yates to appoint Secty of Dakotah 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/a622ae5323fd51ebc71c32819ea5457f.pdf 3e66a165fdbd4794311864e129da1942 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U. S. Consulate Altona March 23 1865 Hon Richd Yates U. S. Senator Washington Sir I omitted to say in my application to you for the Hamburg Consulate that should that office be already filled, please urge them to give me any other in Europe where I can be equally useful. The President knows me, see him and I know he will do it. I am one, last of three brothers, all naturalized citizens, two of whom are or have served their time in the U S Army and I [now?] am serving the country of my adoption by sending you all the men I can in the way of [emmegrants?] as the department knows my wife but I am starving here Senator my office does not realize me [500?] a year, a sum altogether to small to support my family. help me and wherever I am employed the country will be well served by a true man. I have the honor to be dear senator yours truly W. Marsh W. Marsh Altona Mch 23 65 wants a European Consulship (D) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. Marsh to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511911 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. U. S. Consulate Altona March 23 1865 Hon Richd Yates U. S. Senator Washington Sir I omitted to say in my application to you for the Hamburg Consulate that should that office be already filled, please urge them to give me any other in Europe where I can be equally useful. The President knows me, see him and I know he will do it. I am one, last of three brothers, all naturalized citizens, two of whom are or have served their time in the U S Army and I [now?] am serving the country of my adoption by sending you all the men I can in the way of [emmegrants?] as the department knows my wife but I am starving here Senator my office does not realize me [500?] a year, a sum altogether to small to support my family. help me and wherever I am employed the country will be well served by a true man. I have the honor to be dear senator yours truly W. Marsh W. Marsh Altona Mch 23 65 wants a European Consulship (D) 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/b48f73d4c21fe6f1b459a82aa0489adb.pdf 114c956ca9dbe1ec3f9eebf27cd029ee Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. private Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office, March 23rd 1865 Dear Sir, Will you please send up Alpheus Davidson Esq. The Secy is desirous of gratifying Gov Yates (and please tell him so) and so am I. and therefore hav authorized Mr Davidson's employment, temporarily, [til] a permanent position can be had for him. Very truly yours John Wilson John S. Loomis Esq Natl Hotel Hon. John Wilson Wash. March 23'65 about employment of Mr Alpheus Davidson of Canton Ills as Clerk in his dept answered that Mr Davidsen we had procured situation for in the [illegible] Genl Office and written Mr C W Search of Aledo to report & take the place March 24'1865 Loomis Sec. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Wilson to John S. Loomis Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511910 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 Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office, March 23rd 1865 Dear Sir, Will you please send up Alpheus Davidson Esq. The Secy is desirous of gratifying Gov Yates (and please tell him so) and so am I. and therefore hav authorized Mr Davidson's employment, temporarily, [til] a permanent position can be had for him. Very truly yours John Wilson John S. Loomis Esq Natl Hotel Hon. John Wilson Wash. March 23'65 about employment of Mr Alpheus Davidson of Canton Ills as Clerk in his dept answered that Mr Davidsen we had procured situation for in the [illegible] Genl Office and written Mr C W Search of Aledo to report & take the place March 24'1865 Loomis Sec. 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/f55b7b2f4fd2eea57a0ad427e7f226b7.pdf 359d7ca9291ae4542016cb43d5b9c232 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dalton, Ga. Mar 22nd 1865 Honorable Richard Yates, U. S. S. Honorable Sir, You will kindly permit me to express to you all the gratitude I feel for the favors you have bestowed upon me. I know that it was by your ministry that the appointement to my present rank was obtained and this places me under the deepest obligations. All my exertions will tend to prove to you that your protection has not been extended to me [unworthily?] I recommending myself <hr /> to your kind remembrance for the future, I remain gratefully Honorable Sir Your most obedt servt [Felix?] Salm [illegible] Brig. Genl. <hr /> Gen. Salm- Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Salm to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511909 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. Dalton, Ga. Mar 22nd 1865 Honorable Richard Yates, U. S. S. Honorable Sir, You will kindly permit me to express to you all the gratitude I feel for the favors you have bestowed upon me. I know that it was by your ministry that the appointement to my present rank was obtained and this places me under the deepest obligations. All my exertions will tend to prove to you that your protection has not been extended to me [unworthily?] I recommending myself <hr /> to your kind remembrance for the future, I remain gratefully Honorable Sir Your most obedt servt [Felix?] Salm [illegible] Brig. Genl. <hr /> Gen. Salm- 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/7d83c1b7cea7941f6d22ed54e3726036.pdf 67bb2d03e6d46912a2f04397715604ec Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. CLAIM DEPARTMENT OF THE Illinois State Sanitary Commission, Springfield, March 22, 1865. For the benefit of Widows, Orphans, Minor Children, Mothers, Fathers, Brothers, Sisters, and other heirs of Deceased Soldiers. Also Disabled or Invalid Soldiers to whom are due or may become due, Pensions, Bounties, Back Pay, Pay for Clothing lost in battle, etc., etc. THE ILLINOIS STATE SANITARY COMMISSION have established in this city a CLAIM DEPARTMENT, at which all claims of the above nature will be promptly collected, the rights of all such claimants protected and false claims against the government prevented. The chief design of the Sanitary Board in connecting a Claim Department with the Commission may be briefly stated as follows, to wit: 1. To secure to soldiers and their families, with the least possible delay and cost, the payment of any claims that may be due them from the Government. 2. To protect soldiers and their families from imposition in the settlement of their claims. 3. To prevent, as far as possible, false claims from being made against the Government. 4. The very general ignorance that prevails respecting the proper manner of transacting business with the Government, together with the difficulty of obtaining the necessary information from officials, renders the facilities possessed by the Commission of great value and importance to all persons requiring correct statements of amounts due them from the Government. 5. To lessen the tax upon many communities for supporting the families or relatives of deceased soldiers, or soldiers incapacitated by wounds or disease contracted in the service, and rendered totally unable to maintain themselves by labor. Very many of this class suffer through the incompetency or neglect of officers in making out discharge papers and final statements, and thus a large portion of the pay due is lost or deferred. Often papers of this description must be sent to Washington for correction, and unless proper attention is paid to them they are delayed till all hope of recovery ceases, when the claim is sold for a trifle. The facilities of the Commission enable them to make all such collections with less delay and expense than they are usually made by any other agency; and it is believed that with the assistance of the friends of the soldier we shall succeed in relieving both claimants and the community of a heavy burden. As it is highly important that all having claims against the Government should avail themselves of the benefits hereby placed within their reach. Soldiers aid societies, and other benevolent associations throughout the State are earnestly requested to act as correspondents and agents in collecting and distributing information and circulars to claimants. The Sanitary Board regarding this as one of the most important of their duties, appeal to the generous and patriotic friends of the soldier for co-operation, support and assistance, in order that it may thoroughly and satisfactorily accomplish the work. Such assistance may be rendered in various ways. Let lists of all claimants, in all precincts or neighborhoods, camps, hospitals, homes and military posts be sent up to this office. Let all claimants be informed where and how they can have their claims adjusted and collected. In many cases the friends of soldiers may be called upon to act as correspondents with this office. Let it be done cheerfully and promptly. In forwarding applications or information be particular in stating 1. The name, plainly and correctly written, the rank, company and regiment of the soldier. 2. The date of his discharge, or death, or whether wounded, sick or disabled. 3. The name and postoffice address of the person or persons making the claim, and his, her, or their relation to the soldier. 4. State, if known, when the soldier was last paid, and the amount of bounty received. Upon the receipt of such applications at this office, proper blanks will be sent to the applicant with plain directions how to proceed, what witnesses to obtain, and before what legal officers returns must be sworn to. Soldiers arriving at Springfield to be paid off, can have their papers examined without charge. This examination should be made before payment, as many of the papers may contain errors that would be difficult to rectify after settlement. The services of Edward I. Eno having been secured by the Board, he is placed in charge of this branch of the sanitary work. While in the employ of the Commission, as State Sanitary Agent in the Department of the Cumberland, Mr. Eno became well <hr /> acquainted with the wants of the soldiers, and made himself perfectly familiar with the manner of adjusting all their claims. 5. A small charge not exceeding two and one-half per cent on the amount collected, will be made to cover expenses of collection. All communications having reference to claims should be addressed, "CLAIM DEPARTMENT, STATE SANITARY COMMISSION, Springfield, Illinois." On all other sanitary matters address COL. JOHN R. WOODS, Sec. St. San. Com. Springfield, Illinois. Let all into whose hands this circular may be placed, feel called upon to aid in this great benevolent enterprise. Let them regard it as a continuation of the sanitary work in which the true friends of our Government have mutually and zealously labored, and which should be vigorously prosecuted till every claimant is found and the claim adjusted. Until then, our efforts in this line of duty should not cease. JOHN P. REYNOLDS, Pres. JOHN WILLIAMS, Treas. E. B. HAWLEY, } WM. BUTLER, } Directors. JOHN R. WOODS, Cor. and Rec. Sec. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SPRINGFIELD, ILL., March 22nd, 1865. I heartily endorse the above enterprise, of the Illinois State Sanitary Commission. The plan is conceived in a generous spirit towards the sufferers who have sacrificed almost everything for the country, in its efforts to suppress this infamous rebellion. With the proper encouragement from all parts of the State, incalculable good must result to all those upon whom the burdens of the war have fallen so heavily. R. J. OGLESBY, Governor of Illinois. We heartily concur in recommending this Department of the Sanitary Commission, wherein our soldiers will be saved from much vexatious delay and cost. SHARON TYNDALE, Secretary of State. JAMES H. BEVERIDGE Treasurer. O. H. MINER, Auditor. I most cordially approve the plan of the State Sanitary Commission in establishing a Claim Department, and commend it to the confidence and co-operation of all true friends of the soldier. RICHARD YATES. OFFICE SUPT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, ILLINOIS, Springfield, April 8, 1865. I have carefully examined the statement of the objects, and plan of operations, of the proposed Claim Department, of the Illinois State Sanitary Commission, and most cordially approve the same; and recommend the enterprise to the confidence and hearty co-operation of all true friends of our Brave Soldiers, both living and dead, and of their wives and children, widows and orphans. In my estimation this movement inaugurates an agency, the benefits of which, both to the soldiers and to the government, will be incalculable. Such an agency is imperatively needed to shield the soldiers, and their families or representatives, from the unscrupulous schemes of heartless sharpers, who are not ashamed to speculate in the scanty blood bought earnings of the Defenders of the Union, and to take advantage of the ignorance and necessities of the widows and orphans whom they have left behind. The Claim Department thus purposed to be instituted, will supplement and render complete the great Sanitary work in which the Commission has labored so long and faithfully, and to which our people have so nobly responded; and will confer even greater blessings than those bestowed upon the soldier himself, whose deepest concern while living, and whose last thoughts in dying are turned towards the dear ones at home. The work of this department will not be done till the last soldier or soldier's heir in Illinois, has received a fair and equitable adjustment of his accounts. NEWTON BATEMAN, Supt. Pub. Inst. Ill. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John R. Woods to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511908 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. CLAIM DEPARTMENT OF THE Illinois State Sanitary Commission, Springfield, March 22, 1865. For the benefit of Widows, Orphans, Minor Children, Mothers, Fathers, Brothers, Sisters, and other heirs of Deceased Soldiers. Also Disabled or Invalid Soldiers to whom are due or may become due, Pensions, Bounties, Back Pay, Pay for Clothing lost in battle, etc., etc. THE ILLINOIS STATE SANITARY COMMISSION have established in this city a CLAIM DEPARTMENT, at which all claims of the above nature will be promptly collected, the rights of all such claimants protected and false claims against the government prevented. The chief design of the Sanitary Board in connecting a Claim Department with the Commission may be briefly stated as follows, to wit: 1. To secure to soldiers and their families, with the least possible delay and cost, the payment of any claims that may be due them from the Government. 2. To protect soldiers and their families from imposition in the settlement of their claims. 3. To prevent, as far as possible, false claims from being made against the Government. 4. The very general ignorance that prevails respecting the proper manner of transacting business with the Government, together with the difficulty of obtaining the necessary information from officials, renders the facilities possessed by the Commission of great value and importance to all persons requiring correct statements of amounts due them from the Government. 5. To lessen the tax upon many communities for supporting the families or relatives of deceased soldiers, or soldiers incapacitated by wounds or disease contracted in the service, and rendered totally unable to maintain themselves by labor. Very many of this class suffer through the incompetency or neglect of officers in making out discharge papers and final statements, and thus a large portion of the pay due is lost or deferred. Often papers of this description must be sent to Washington for correction, and unless proper attention is paid to them they are delayed till all hope of recovery ceases, when the claim is sold for a trifle. The facilities of the Commission enable them to make all such collections with less delay and expense than they are usually made by any other agency; and it is believed that with the assistance of the friends of the soldier we shall succeed in relieving both claimants and the community of a heavy burden. As it is highly important that all having claims against the Government should avail themselves of the benefits hereby placed within their reach. Soldiers aid societies, and other benevolent associations throughout the State are earnestly requested to act as correspondents and agents in collecting and distributing information and circulars to claimants. The Sanitary Board regarding this as one of the most important of their duties, appeal to the generous and patriotic friends of the soldier for co-operation, support and assistance, in order that it may thoroughly and satisfactorily accomplish the work. Such assistance may be rendered in various ways. Let lists of all claimants, in all precincts or neighborhoods, camps, hospitals, homes and military posts be sent up to this office. Let all claimants be informed where and how they can have their claims adjusted and collected. In many cases the friends of soldiers may be called upon to act as correspondents with this office. Let it be done cheerfully and promptly. In forwarding applications or information be particular in stating 1. The name, plainly and correctly written, the rank, company and regiment of the soldier. 2. The date of his discharge, or death, or whether wounded, sick or disabled. 3. The name and postoffice address of the person or persons making the claim, and his, her, or their relation to the soldier. 4. State, if known, when the soldier was last paid, and the amount of bounty received. Upon the receipt of such applications at this office, proper blanks will be sent to the applicant with plain directions how to proceed, what witnesses to obtain, and before what legal officers returns must be sworn to. Soldiers arriving at Springfield to be paid off, can have their papers examined without charge. This examination should be made before payment, as many of the papers may contain errors that would be difficult to rectify after settlement. The services of Edward I. Eno having been secured by the Board, he is placed in charge of this branch of the sanitary work. While in the employ of the Commission, as State Sanitary Agent in the Department of the Cumberland, Mr. Eno became well <hr /> acquainted with the wants of the soldiers, and made himself perfectly familiar with the manner of adjusting all their claims. 5. A small charge not exceeding two and one-half per cent on the amount collected, will be made to cover expenses of collection. All communications having reference to claims should be addressed, "CLAIM DEPARTMENT, STATE SANITARY COMMISSION, Springfield, Illinois." On all other sanitary matters address COL. JOHN R. WOODS, Sec. St. San. Com. Springfield, Illinois. Let all into whose hands this circular may be placed, feel called upon to aid in this great benevolent enterprise. Let them regard it as a continuation of the sanitary work in which the true friends of our Government have mutually and zealously labored, and which should be vigorously prosecuted till every claimant is found and the claim adjusted. Until then, our efforts in this line of duty should not cease. JOHN P. REYNOLDS, Pres. JOHN WILLIAMS, Treas. E. B. HAWLEY, } WM. BUTLER, } Directors. JOHN R. WOODS, Cor. and Rec. Sec. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SPRINGFIELD, ILL., March 22nd, 1865. I heartily endorse the above enterprise, of the Illinois State Sanitary Commission. The plan is conceived in a generous spirit towards the sufferers who have sacrificed almost everything for the country, in its efforts to suppress this infamous rebellion. With the proper encouragement from all parts of the State, incalculable good must result to all those upon whom the burdens of the war have fallen so heavily. R. J. OGLESBY, Governor of Illinois. We heartily concur in recommending this Department of the Sanitary Commission, wherein our soldiers will be saved from much vexatious delay and cost. SHARON TYNDALE, Secretary of State. JAMES H. BEVERIDGE Treasurer. O. H. MINER, Auditor. I most cordially approve the plan of the State Sanitary Commission in establishing a Claim Department, and commend it to the confidence and co-operation of all true friends of the soldier. RICHARD YATES. OFFICE SUPT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, ILLINOIS, Springfield, April 8, 1865. I have carefully examined the statement of the objects, and plan of operations, of the proposed Claim Department, of the Illinois State Sanitary Commission, and most cordially approve the same; and recommend the enterprise to the confidence and hearty co-operation of all true friends of our Brave Soldiers, both living and dead, and of their wives and children, widows and orphans. In my estimation this movement inaugurates an agency, the benefits of which, both to the soldiers and to the government, will be incalculable. Such an agency is imperatively needed to shield the soldiers, and their families or representatives, from the unscrupulous schemes of heartless sharpers, who are not ashamed to speculate in the scanty blood bought earnings of the Defenders of the Union, and to take advantage of the ignorance and necessities of the widows and orphans whom they have left behind. The Claim Department thus purposed to be instituted, will supplement and render complete the great Sanitary work in which the Commission has labored so long and faithfully, and to which our people have so nobly responded; and will confer even greater blessings than those bestowed upon the soldier himself, whose deepest concern while living, and whose last thoughts in dying are turned towards the dear ones at home. The work of this department will not be done till the last soldier or soldier's heir in Illinois, has received a fair and equitable adjustment of his accounts. NEWTON BATEMAN, Supt. Pub. Inst. Ill. https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/66bb0995fbb0d65a3460f152ba8eb87f.pdf 669f4b2eb489f161b2c9d226b209d087 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jerseyville Ills March 21 1865 To The Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir! I have always sustained your claims to place and power and formerly worked with Alex B Morean to secure for you the vote of our county, district, and State, while a shadow of suspicion has never been cast upon my singleness of purpose and disinterestedness, at a time indeed with my position seemed secure I wrote to Jas R [C?] Forrest in spirit and manner as follows Jerseyville Ills Sept 12, 186[5?] Jas R [C?] Forest Dear Sir: You require no reference albeit you furnish the best in the world-Gov Yates has been my favorite Statesman from his earliest efforts in our State Legislature through long years of untiring labor and patriotic devotion to the great interest of our State and Nation, by his eloquence and ability he always advocated and sustained the best measures for the attainment of the best ends-the accarateness and vigor of his intellect are only equalled by his earnestness of purpose and greatness of soul-to him the State of Illinois owes more than to any other man. his glory and distinction in the present terrible struggle against the slave power, his stirring appeals have sent hosts of noble hearted men to meet the foe on every southern field: nor did his care and interest end here.he followed them thence and held the cup to parching lips, and cooled the fevered brow of those who spared not health nor counted life. too dear an offering in our countrys peril; that to which I testify. I know: through him as instrument, I live a witness of his care for sick and wounded men" In conclusion: I admit that I now desire your confidence and aid! one who has always been with Yates cannot of course be far astray-John I White has been appointed Post Master in Jerseyville in my place, I know of no charge against me and presume there is none I have already sent a large amount of testimony to the P. O. Department and have no great fear for the result if they will but examine it-the cause of my present writing to you therefore is that you will use your influence to secure me a full and candid hearing-do not I pray you allow me to be sacrificed without accusation or trial-. Your Obt Servt I. H. Buffington Post Master (transcribed [illegible] asst I. H. Buffington PM Jerseyville Ill [post stamped Jerseyville Mar?] Write me how the post office matter finally came out-I feel anxious to serve you in some way if I can I. H. Buffington P. M. Jerseyville Ills-says John I. White has been appointed in his place at Jerseyville-protests against decapitation without a hearing has forwarded testimonials to the dept [illegible][illegible] wrote him Aug 20th that I wished to know all the facts of his case and that I should like to serve him if possible Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 I. H. Buffington to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511907 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. Jerseyville Ills March 21 1865 To The Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir! I have always sustained your claims to place and power and formerly worked with Alex B Morean to secure for you the vote of our county, district, and State, while a shadow of suspicion has never been cast upon my singleness of purpose and disinterestedness, at a time indeed with my position seemed secure I wrote to Jas R [C?] Forrest in spirit and manner as follows Jerseyville Ills Sept 12, 186[5?] Jas R [C?] Forest Dear Sir: You require no reference albeit you furnish the best in the world-Gov Yates has been my favorite Statesman from his earliest efforts in our State Legislature through long years of untiring labor and patriotic devotion to the great interest of our State and Nation, by his eloquence and ability he always advocated and sustained the best measures for the attainment of the best ends-the accarateness and vigor of his intellect are only equalled by his earnestness of purpose and greatness of soul-to him the State of Illinois owes more than to any other man. his glory and distinction in the present terrible struggle against the slave power, his stirring appeals have sent hosts of noble hearted men to meet the foe on every southern field: nor did his care and interest end here.he followed them thence and held the cup to parching lips, and cooled the fevered brow of those who spared not health nor counted life. too dear an offering in our countrys peril; that to which I testify. I know: through him as instrument, I live a witness of his care for sick and wounded men" In conclusion: I admit that I now desire your confidence and aid! one who has always been with Yates cannot of course be far astray-John I White has been appointed Post Master in Jerseyville in my place, I know of no charge against me and presume there is none I have already sent a large amount of testimony to the P. O. Department and have no great fear for the result if they will but examine it-the cause of my present writing to you therefore is that you will use your influence to secure me a full and candid hearing-do not I pray you allow me to be sacrificed without accusation or trial-. Your Obt Servt I. H. Buffington Post Master (transcribed [illegible] asst I. H. Buffington PM Jerseyville Ill [post stamped Jerseyville Mar?] Write me how the post office matter finally came out-I feel anxious to serve you in some way if I can I. H. Buffington P. M. Jerseyville Ills-says John I. White has been appointed in his place at Jerseyville-protests against decapitation without a hearing has forwarded testimonials to the dept [illegible][illegible] wrote him Aug 20th that I wished to know all the facts of his case and that I should like to serve him if possible 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/06c5dda52be77931ab63601ef6e933af.pdf b19ec517986729ef49a7dd9b7d5cd182 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville March 19, 1865 Dear Dick You wrote to me that you had inclosed a Deed to me that I had sent you for your signature but failed to put it in the envelope I wish you would send it to me immediately as I promised to deliver it soon. I hope you will not fail to send it I have closed up the trade with Wesley and hope I have done well in selling out the other pieces. I am not very well to day or I would write you more at length. I will write more in a few days The Rest of the family are well Your brother truly Abner Yates <hr /> Abner Yates Jacksonville Ill Wants you to send deeds. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Abner Yates to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511906 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville March 19, 1865 Dear Dick You wrote to me that you had inclosed a Deed to me that I had sent you for your signature but failed to put it in the envelope I wish you would send it to me immediately as I promised to deliver it soon. I hope you will not fail to send it I have closed up the trade with Wesley and hope I have done well in selling out the other pieces. I am not very well to day or I would write you more at length. I will write more in a few days The Rest of the family are well Your brother truly Abner Yates <hr /> Abner Yates Jacksonville Ill Wants you to send deeds. 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/2fd5d26cdc22089001f7548f55669f41.pdf a1de48aad762461f6d5dc799a2886a83 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with S. L. Spink letter 3/7/65 Washington D.C. March 16th 1865 Hon. E. M. Stanton Sec. of War My Dear Sir As suggested by you I present herewith the two names for Paymaster whom you supposed could be appointed about the middle of April - I vouch for their entire competency - and shall feel very much obliged if you can appoint them- Very Respectfully Rich. Yates S.L. Spink, Paris, Ills for Ast. Paymaster Wm J Rutledge, Jacksonville Ills for Paymaster Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Edwin M. Stanton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511905 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with S. L. Spink letter 3/7/65 Washington D.C. March 16th 1865 Hon. E. M. Stanton Sec. of War My Dear Sir As suggested by you I present herewith the two names for Paymaster whom you supposed could be appointed about the middle of April - I vouch for their entire competency - and shall feel very much obliged if you can appoint them- Very Respectfully Rich. Yates S.L. Spink, Paris, Ills for Ast. Paymaster Wm J Rutledge, Jacksonville Ills for Paymaster 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/0701455e4fb4130c5060e8510a455b74.pdf 398bdcedf84758126e4b1eecdffd8b63 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ill. Mch 15 1865 Gov. I have the honor to represent that I have been recommended by Maj. Genl Herron to be Brig. Genl of Vols. and his recommendation has been approved by Major Genl Hurblut and Maj Genl Canby all my commanding officers. You will remember I bear three commissions from you as Captain Major and Lt. Col. in the 37 Ill. Vols. and left the service of my noble state because I thought I could do her more service by saving her from [illegible] drafts for men which I saw [illegible]. I will be very grateful to you for a letter to the President recommending my promotion and assignment to Louisiana and in any way I can show my gratitude to you or your friends will most cheerfully be done. I am very respectfully you most obedient servant H. A. Frisbee Col. 92' U.S. Colored Inftry Rich Yates Senator from Ill. <hr /> Col. H.A. Frisbee Colored Regt for [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. A. Frisbee to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511904 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ill. Mch 15 1865 Gov. I have the honor to represent that I have been recommended by Maj. Genl Herron to be Brig. Genl of Vols. and his recommendation has been approved by Major Genl Hurblut and Maj Genl Canby all my commanding officers. You will remember I bear three commissions from you as Captain Major and Lt. Col. in the 37 Ill. Vols. and left the service of my noble state because I thought I could do her more service by saving her from [illegible] drafts for men which I saw [illegible]. I will be very grateful to you for a letter to the President recommending my promotion and assignment to Louisiana and in any way I can show my gratitude to you or your friends will most cheerfully be done. I am very respectfully you most obedient servant H. A. Frisbee Col. 92' U.S. Colored Inftry Rich Yates Senator from Ill. <hr /> Col. H.A. Frisbee Colored Regt for [illegible] 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/cc05b0cd4aeb6afce387e2f2c7d9036f.pdf 8432b2091da79c3fc71fa12a084a53a6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago March 15th 1865 My dear Governor Some time since as you know the Prest sent Col Stokes name to the Senate for confirmation and as I am informed that Hon body on the 20th Feby confirmed that nomination. Now since that time I have been waiting to see the commission or some order on the subject and as the girl said when in trouble I want to see it. Now I do wish you would go or send up to the proper office and get or have got that commission and the orders. If I was <hr /> a politician I might know where to go to. (I believe the place is Adjt Genl Townsend office) not knowing about such matters I can not say for certain but one thing I can certify to. I want to see that commission and the orders accompanying it. And if you want to bind me to follow the little dutchmans nomination please let me out of this trouble. [Mack?] is here working everything looks well Yours in haste A C Coventry <hr /> PS The day before yesterday I promised to write you for Johnson in regard to [illegible] [illegible] to Sweden but when I do so I must write you an handsome letter of thanks &c and that will keep till a rainy day Yours &c A C C To Hon R Yates Washington DC <hr /> A C Coventry Chicago Illinois To Gov Yates Has heard that the President sent Col Stokes nomination to the Senate and that it was confirmed. Wants you to go to Adgt Genl Townsend's office and have the Commission and orders sent to him, if you wish him to abide by the Dutchman's nomination Will write you again some rainy day Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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 Richard Yates to A. C. Coventry Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511903 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago March 15th 1865 My dear Governor Some time since as you know the Prest sent Col Stokes name to the Senate for confirmation and as I am informed that Hon body on the 20th Feby confirmed that nomination. Now since that time I have been waiting to see the commission or some order on the subject and as the girl said when in trouble I want to see it. Now I do wish you would go or send up to the proper office and get or have got that commission and the orders. If I was <hr /> a politician I might know where to go to. (I believe the place is Adjt Genl Townsend office) not knowing about such matters I can not say for certain but one thing I can certify to. I want to see that commission and the orders accompanying it. And if you want to bind me to follow the little dutchmans nomination please let me out of this trouble. [Mack?] is here working everything looks well Yours in haste A C Coventry <hr /> PS The day before yesterday I promised to write you for Johnson in regard to Malberry mission to Sweden but when I do so I must write you an handsome letter of thanks &c and that will keep till a rainy day Yours &c A C C To Hon R Yates Washington DC <hr /> A C Coventry Chicago Illinois To Gov Yates Has heard that the President sent Col Stokes nomination to the Senate and that it was confirmed. Wants you to go to Adgt Genl Townsend's office and have the Commission and orders sent to him, if you wish him to abide by the Dutchman's nomination Will write you again some rainy day 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/29479feebadb6bb86898ecb2db770a3d.pdf a24fa4d9fd6233c6645a058632beb4e5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D. C. March 13. 1865 Hon L. L. Spinks Dear Sir Your's is received. I have the promise of Mr Stanton to appoint you an Assistant Paymaster on or about the middle of April---I am trying to do something better for you but it is uncertain whether I will now succeed---The President has adopted the policy of making very few changes and hence the appointments in proportion ____ to the applicants are very few--- Please let me know immediately whether you will accept the position of Paymaster?--- I have secured the cooperation of the old Delegate of Dakotah in urging your nomination for the office of Secretary of that Territory. The new delegate is adverse. The office is worth they say near ten thousand per annum---Success doubtful--- I presume I shall have to leave the first of next week in consequence of the bad health but intend to return soon--- Your friend Rich. Yates Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to S. L. Spinks Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511902 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D. C. March 13. 1865 Hon L. L. Spinks Dear Sir Your's is received. I have the promise of Mr Stanton to appoint you an Assistant Paymaster on or about the middle of April---I am trying to do something better for you but it is uncertain whether I will now succeed---The President has adopted the policy of making very few changes and hence the appointments in proportion ____ to the applicants are very few--- Please let me know immediately whether you will accept the position of Paymaster?--- I have secured the cooperation of the old Delegate of Dakotah in urging your nomination for the office of Secretary of that Territory. The new delegate is adverse. The office is worth they say near ten thousand per annum---Success doubtful--- I presume I shall have to leave the first of next week in consequence of the bad health but intend to return soon--- Your friend Rich. Yates 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/fa8039a45a0fc849255c5f9a50c7fbe1.pdf 4ce7bf9d91d3af61f6ad8fa0c10168aa Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 2 Smith & Nixon's Building Chicago Ill 9th March 1865 Rich'd Gates Esq My Dear Sir I want to presume upon a slight acquaintance made while I was Professor in the University of Chicago to ask a favor I very much desire some minor diplomatic appointment in Europe I am not very particular about the position or the compensation only I would prefer France or the Germanic States. If it lies in your power to secure to me such an appointment or in any way to help me toward it I should feel under great obligations to you I could furnish abundant <hr /> testimony as to my suitability for such position I graduated at Amherst in '58 taught Latin in Chi High School for six years & was Professor in the Chi. University several months resigning because of insufficient & tardy paid salary My friends here are mostly your friends and I could send their endorsements if ever they could come in service Yours Respy Geo C Clark <hr /> Geo C Clark Chicago Mrch 9 65 Wants a Diplomatic appointment in France Graduate of Amherst teacher of latin six years in Chicago High School. Professor in Chicago University tc. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George C. Clark to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511901 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. 2 Smith & Nixon's Building Chicago Ill 9th March 1865 Rich'd Gates Esq My Dear Sir I want to presume upon a slight acquaintance made while I was Professor in the University of Chicago to ask a favor I very much desire some minor diplomatic appointment in Europe I am not very particular about the position or the compensation only I would prefer France or the Germanic States. If it lies in your power to secure to me such an appointment or in any way to help me toward it I should feel under great obligations to you I could furnish abundant <hr /> testimony as to my suitability for such position I graduated at Amherst in '58 taught Latin in Chi High School for six years & was Professor in the Chi. University several months resigning because of insufficient & tardy paid salary My friends here are mostly your friends and I could send their endorsements if ever they could come in service Yours Respy Geo C Clark <hr /> Geo C Clark Chicago Mrch 9 65 Wants a Diplomatic appointment in France Graduate of Amherst teacher of latin six years in Chicago High School. Professor in Chicago University tc. 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/4b823129dc563c441f26b1eaf65fcdf9.pdf 6781347f1ec6959edc2eb1d1db564fe0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Mar 8th/1865 Dear Govr, I have a very particular favor I want to ask you to attend to for me = It is one in which I feel personally very much interested and hence I ask you to attend to it for me at once = It is this; My brotherinlaw Dr. Wm M Gray surgeon of the 60 Ill Regt Vol has been in active field service about 3 1/2 years and from exposure and hard labor has contracted a disease of the kidneys which renders him unfit for field duty and which would endanger his life = He has a family dependant upon him and does not desire to quit the service, but wants a position at some post, hospital or garrisen in the loyal States as near his home (Peoria Ills) as possible = an assistant surgeon has today been sent to his regiment, he [illegible] being absent on sick leave = I inclose the papers to you asking that you will see at once the Sec of War and have him put to some good place = I wish you would communicate directly with him at Peoria as his time of leave will soon expire = Please also return the inclosed papers to him as they will be of value to him, particularly the surgeons certificate = If you will be kind enough to attend to this promptly I am satisfied you can effect it, and I will be very happy to return the favor at any time and always = Please telegraph the Dr. at Peoria as soon as you see the Sec of War = I may be in Washington in a very short time and will hunt you up Your friend Very truly E. S. Fowler ---- E S Fowler Springfield, Illinois to Senator Yates Asks to have Dr. Wm M Gray Surgeon of the 60th Illinois Vols transferred to some post near home as he is diseased so as to be unable to do field duty. Address Gray at Peoria and return papers to him. See the Secy of War in his behalf. Will be in Washington soon Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. S. Fowler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511900 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Mar 8th/1865 Dear Govr, I have a very particular favor I want to ask you to attend to for me = It is one in which I feel personally very much interested and hence I ask you to attend to it for me at once = It is this; My brotherinlaw Dr. Wm M Gray surgeon of the 60 Ill Regt Vol has been in active field service about 3 1/2 years and from exposure and hard labor has contracted a disease of the kidneys which renders him unfit for field duty and which would endanger his life = He has a family dependant upon him and does not desire to quit the service, but wants a position at some post, hospital or garrisen in the loyal States as near his home (Peoria Ills) as possible = an assistant surgeon has today been sent to his regiment, he [illegible] being absent on sick leave = I inclose the papers to you asking that you will see at once the Sec of War and have him put to some good place = I wish you would communicate directly with him at Peoria as his time of leave will soon expire = Please also return the inclosed papers to him as they will be of value to him, particularly the surgeons certificate = If you will be kind enough to attend to this promptly I am satisfied you can effect it, and I will be very happy to return the favor at any time and always = Please telegraph the Dr. at Peoria as soon as you see the Sec of War = I may be in Washington in a very short time and will hunt you up Your friend Very truly E. S. Fowler ---- E S Fowler Springfield, Illinois to Senator Yates Asks to have Dr. Wm M Gray Surgeon of the 60th Illinois Vols transferred to some post near home as he is diseased so as to be unable to do field duty. Address Gray at Peoria and return papers to him. See the Secy of War in his behalf. Will be in Washington soon 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/a24a6e042e9e9c1daa31a3d7ae87a4a9.pdf 99e07a9d1578a3d5381e3ce693f72bcc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tuscola March 7th 1865 Richd Yates U S Senator Washington City DC My Dear Friend After My Compliments I would inquire what course the Administration is going to pursue in relation to appointments will the present incumbents retain their positions or will they be retained or new ones be made. I should like the appointment as Post Master of this place, it is not a remuneration office but would be a great advantage to [draw?] Custom to another business. If you can get it for me I would be under many obligations I am almost disabled from the injury I received while in the service and the office would be of considerable value to me for the reasons assigned above. The present incumbent is a good man. I have nothing to say against him he has had it for four years and has of course been at Home and not serving his Country in the field I dont know but I am asking too much of you. If not let me hear from you Your [illegible] B. F. Ford I should be under many obligations for a Package of Flower & Garden seeds from the Post Office. BFF Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B. F. Ford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511899 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tuscola March 7th 1865 Richd Yates U S Senator Washington City DC My Dear Friend After My Compliments I would inquire what course the Administration is going to pursue in relation to appointments will the present incumbents retain their positions or will they be retained or new ones be made. I should like the appointment as Post Master of this place, it is not a remuneration office but would be a great advantage to [draw?] Custom to another business. If you can get it for me I would be under many obligations I am almost disabled from the injury I received while in the service and the office would be of considerable value to me for the reasons assigned above. The present incumbent is a good man. I have nothing to say against him he has had it for four years and has of course been at Home and not serving his Country in the field I dont know but I am asking too much of you. If not let me hear from you Your [illegible] B. F. Ford I should be under many obligations for a Package of Flower & Garden seeds from the Post Office. BFF 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/7f7cb4ea606689aeece07134eab6e448.pdf c44335eb3beee31edc87bd7246bcd490 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With W. Walker letter 1/25/65 Havana, Illinois March 7th 1865 Hon. Rich'd Yates Washington, D. C. Dr. Sir: Sometime Since I addressed you a letter relative to the Provost Marshalship of this (9th) Congressional District, and as I feel particularly interested in refference thereto I again take this occasion of calling your attention to the Same Subject. I am extremely desirous as are all the Union men of this District that our present Provost Marshal who has prostituted his office by frequent "negotiations and arrangements" with notorious "Copperheads" shall be removed from a position which he occupies to the mortification and injury of that party in the success of which we feel so great an interest. Charges have been filed against Capt. Westlake which should ere this have procured his dis- <hr /> missal. And the friends of the Administration in this District confidently expected he would be removed. I entertain the opinion that incumbents of such positions under one Presidential term (eve if no charges are against them) should now be displaced in order to make room for others who may be equally (or more) deserving (especially such as have been wounded in the service of the Country) and who have not been the receiptents of official favor. I therefore earnestly request you will do me the favor to assist in this matter, and if possible secure the appointment of Capt. W. W. Stout to the position alluded to. By so doing you will be conferring upon Capt. Stout a favor which he has deservedly earned by services on "many a well fought field of battle," and in return for which I shall be ever anxious to honor your "draft" to the full extent of my humble services. Respectfully, W Walker Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. Walker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511898 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With W. Walker letter 1/25/65 Havana, Illinois March 7th 1865 Hon. Rich'd Yates Washington, D. C. Dr. Sir: Sometime Since I addressed you a letter relative to the Provost Marshalship of this (9th) Congressional District, and as I feel particularly interested in refference thereto I again take this occasion of calling your attention to the Same Subject. I am extremely desirous as are all the Union men of this District that our present Provost Marshal who has prostituted his office by frequent "negotiations and arrangements" with notorious "Copperheads" shall be removed from a position which he occupies to the mortification and injury of that party in the success of which we feel so great an interest. Charges have been filed against Capt. Westlake which should ere this have procured his dis- <hr /> missal. And the friends of the Administration in this District confidently expected he would be removed. I entertain the opinion that incumbents of such positions under one Presidential term (eve if no charges are against them) should now be displaced in order to make room for others who may be equally (or more) deserving (especially such as have been wounded in the service of the Country) and who have not been the receiptents of official favor. I therefore earnestly request you will do me the favor to assist in this matter, and if possible secure the appointment of Capt. W. W. Stout to the position alluded to. By so doing you will be conferring upon Capt. Stout a favor which he has deservedly earned by services on "many a well fought field of battle," and in return for which I shall be ever anxious to honor your "draft" to the full extent of my humble services. Respectfully, W Walker 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/294ac277d37a8e9d3faf53150af1dc43.pdf f5b93fbe3906cf0225780485b4298104 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Richard Yates letter 3/16/65 Assistant Assessor's Office, United States Internal Revenue, .........Division, 7th District, Illinois Paris March 7th,1865 Hon Rich'd Yates: My Dear Friend I leave to-day for Maryland on business. I am out of the Beacon office and consequently out of employment. I should be very much obliged to you if you would get me a position that would pay. Please write to me at Hopewell X Roads, Harford Co. Md. and inform me if you think it best for me to come to Washington at once. You will place me under lasting obligations if you will act my friend in this matter. Mr. Bromwell will unite his efforts with yours if desired. I have the honor to be Your ob't Servant S.L. Spink P.S. My wife says she has heard that you are a very fine looking man but has never (over) <hr /> had the pleasure of seeing you, and would be greatly obliged if you would send her your photograph should you choose to comply with this request, direct Mrs. E. G. Spink, Paris, Ill. Yours &c S.L.S S. L. Spink- Paris Illinois March 7th 1865_ Answered March 7th 1865_ Sec of war promises Asst Pay-master on or about 15th April Trying to get Sec of Dakotah Territory - success doubtful - Loomis Sec. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. L. Spink to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511897 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Richard Yates letter 3/16/65 Assistant Assessor's Office, United States Internal Revenue, .........Division, 7th District, Illinois Paris March 7th,1865 Hon Rich'd Yates: My Dear Friend I leave to-day for Maryland on business. I am out of the Beacon office and consequently out of employment. I should be very much obliged to you if you would get me a position that would pay. Please write to me at Hopewell X Roads, Harford Co. Md. and inform me if you think it best for me to come to Washington at once. You will place me under lasting obligations if you will act my friend in this matter. Mr. Bromwell will unite his efforts with yours if desired. I have the honor to be Your ob't Servant S.L. Spink P.S. My wife says she has heard that you are a very fine looking man but has never (over) <hr /> had the pleasure of seeing you, and would be greatly obliged if you would send her your photograph should you choose to comply with this request, direct Mrs. E. G. Spink, Paris, Ill. Yours &c S.L.S S. L. Spink- Paris Illinois March 7th 1865_ Answered March 7th 1865_ Sec of war promises Asst Pay-master on or about 15th April Trying to get Sec of Dakotah Territory - success doubtful - Loomis Sec. 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/4deffff04fb7fe2f092a2f207d020334.pdf 72f9a51a104d0651991ef4bab730b6e2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Assessor's Office United States Internal Revenue 7th District, Illinois Paris March 7, 1865 Hon Rich Yates Washington DC My dear friend I have one special favor to ask of you - I am informed that a secret purpose or plan is on foot, to have me and Cunningham, removed as [illegible] and collector, of this dist - not for any cause or complaint but to get our place - and that Bromwell is the instrument to carry it out I do not know whether this is correct or not, it is a report and may be so I hope you will make enquiry into this report and let me know the truth, as I would not secretly be "ousted" for any consideration that could be made. Don't fail, to report your enquiry so that I may know how to govern myself [illegible] Your friend, G W Rives Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George W. Rives to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511896 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. Assessor's Office United States Internal Revenue 7th District, Illinois Paris March 7, 1865 Hon Rich Yates Washington DC My dear friend I have one special favor to ask of you - I am informed that a secret purpose or plan is on foot, to have me and Cunningham, removed as [illegible] and collector, of this dist - not for any cause or complaint but to get our place - and that Bromwell is the instrument to carry it out I do not know whether this is correct or not, it is a report and may be so I hope you will make enquiry into this report and let me know the truth, as I would not secretly be "ousted" for any consideration that could be made. Don't fail, to report your enquiry so that I may know how to govern myself [illegible] Your friend, G W Rives 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/3813f2ab8b86f69c637b1c5c16a3fb64.pdf 12f03dfad57d1f38b68a59e03a29b120 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Alton, Ills. M'ch 7th, 1865. Hon. Richard Yates. U.S.S. Dear Sir, The undersigned respectfully request your influence in endeavoring to procure for our worthy fellow citizen, Charles W. Dimmock, an appointment from the Hon Secretary of War as Sutler for the Military Prison at Rock Island, or Camp Douglas, Ills. or at Camp Morton, Ind.. These positions are now held by appointees of the Commandants of those Prisons. The Sutler of the prison here was appointed by the Hon Secy. of War. Mr Dimmock was prominent and influential in the election of Abraham Lincoln as President, and of yourself as Governor of Illinois, in 1860, and he has been a zealous and consistent supporter of the Government during the war. In the Presidential election of 1864 he was President of the Unconditional Union Club of this city, and exerted a powerful and judicious influence in the re-election of President Lincoln, and in the election of Gen. Oglesby, as Governor of Illinois. (over.) <hr /> His only son is in the Gun Boat service of the United States. He is a man of high standing among us in social and business life, and he is a man of the strictest integrity. For these reasons, and because he needs this assistance, we earnestly recommend his appointment as before indicated. We have no man in the city more deserving, probably no one equally so, in all the particulars to which we have referred. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servts, W. C. Flagg J. H. Murphy Chas Phinney S. A. Parks M. H. Topping Cyrus Hall. Col 144th Infty Ills Vols H. G. McPike Harry M Scarritt Isaac Scarritt. W. C. Quigley James Newman <hr /> Charles W Dimmock Alton Recommended by W. C Flagg & others Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 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. C. Flagg to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511895 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Alton, Ills. M'ch 7th, 1865. Hon. Richard Yates. U.S.S. Dear Sir, The undersigned respectfully request your influence in endeavoring to procure for our worthy fellow citizen, Charles W. Dimmock, an appointment from the Hon Secretary of War as Sutler for the Military Prison at Rock Island, or Camp Douglas, Ills. or at Camp Morton, Ind.. These positions are now held by appointees of the Commandants of those Prisons. The Sutler of the prison here was appointed by the Hon Secy. of War. Mr Dimmock was prominent and influential in the election of Abraham Lincoln as President, and of yourself as Governor of Illinois, in 1860, and he has been a zealous and consistent supporter of the Government during the war. In the Presidential election of 1864 he was President of the Unconditional Union Club of this city, and exerted a powerful and judicious influence in the re-election of President Lincoln, and in the election of Gen. Oglesby, as Governor of Illinois. (over.) <hr /> His only son is in the Gun Boat service of the United States. He is a man of high standing among us in social and business life, and he is a man of the strictest integrity. For these reasons, and because he needs this assistance, we earnestly recommend his appointment as before indicated. We have no man in the city more deserving, probably no one equally so, in all the particulars to which we have referred. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servts, W. C. Flagg J. H. Murphy Chas Phinney S. A. Parks M. H. Topping Cyrus Hall. Col 144th Infty Ills Vols H. G. McPike Harry M Scarritt Isaac Scarritt. W. C. Quigley James Newman <hr /> Charles W Dimmock Alton Recommended by W. C Flagg & others 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/ff3f84f8febaa424180439e8549e0183.pdf f34178c35b37fa584c020a2ac4e015f3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville Ill March 6, 1865 Dear Gov Can you not get me the office of Collector of this District? The present incumbent, Frederick H. Pixer [?] was appointed by Trumbull-has never been in the service, is a rich merchant with no merit in particular save devotion to Lyman [?] Trumball- I would like to meet to be tested with Lincoln whether I am entitled to anything-Trumbull says No and is determined to make his veto good and effectual if possible Yours truly N. Niles Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource N. Niles to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511894 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville Ill March 6, 1865 Dear Gov Can you not get me the office of Collector of this District? The present incumbent, Frederick H. Pixer [?] was appointed by Trumbull-has never been in the service, is a rich merchant with no merit in particular save devotion to Lyman [?] Trumball- I would like to meet to be tested with Lincoln whether I am entitled to anything-Trumbull says No and is determined to make his veto good and effectual if possible Yours truly N. Niles 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/c51d3e517b844fb005256f29d7d5b5ca.pdf 0611dd9832e75161e89cda7a050516cc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. GLOVER, COOK & CAMPBELL, Law and Collection Office, Ottawa, Ill., March 4th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir Enclosed please find petition of William S. McCormick He had two sons enlist in the army. one of them lost his health got a furlough sent home with camp fever. The whole family took it, one son died the rest were sick to death almost, when the furlough expired the boy was sick, the father got a Surgeons certificate for an extension of furlough, but sent it to the wrong officer and it was lost the boy was published as a deserter got scared fled to Canada where he has been sick ever since. The family have suffered terribly the boys health is ruined, I desire that he may be permitted to return that any penalty he has incurred may be remitted If this is possible to be done and you will get it done. You will confer a great favor upon me, and do an act of kindness to a man who has been sorely tried. Yours Truly B. C. Cook <hr /> Hon Richard Yates Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B. C. Cook to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511893 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. GLOVER, COOK & CAMPBELL, Law and Collection Office, Ottawa, Ill., March 4th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir Enclosed please find petition of William S. McCormick He had two sons enlist in the army. one of them lost his health got a furlough sent home with camp fever. The whole family took it, one son died the rest were sick to death almost, when the furlough expired the boy was sick, the father got a Surgeons certificate for an extension of furlough, but sent it to the wrong officer and it was lost the boy was published as a deserter got scared fled to Canada where he has been sick ever since. The family have suffered terribly the boys health is ruined, I desire that he may be permitted to return that any penalty he has incurred may be remitted If this is possible to be done and you will get it done. You will confer a great favor upon me, and do an act of kindness to a man who has been sorely tried. Yours Truly B. C. Cook <hr /> Hon Richard Yates 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/761e402a22716554972c6fb53692067e.pdf 80a12d63c04fdf254b151f0e44c31bf1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois LaSalle County J. O. Harris M.D. being duly sworn saith on oath that on or about the 14th day of March AD 1863 affiant was called upon by William S. McCormick to examine his son Bruce McCormick who was then home on a furlough. I found him unfit to do military duty and gave him a certificate of those facts which certificate was in the usual and proper form to enable him to procure an extension of his furlough. he was then suffering from paralysis and chronic diarhaea, according to affiants recollection now. Affiant is a physician and surgeon in regular practice and was from 1861. to Nov 20 1862 assistant surgeon of the 53rd Ill vols J. O. Harris State of Illinois LaSalle County I Samuel W. [Raymond?] Clerk of the County Court of said county do hereby certify that Doctor J. O. Harris whose name appears signed to the above certificate appeared before me <hr /> at my office and made oath that the things contained in said certificate are true, and further that said Harris is a regular physician residing in the City of Ottawa in said county. Witness my hand & the seal of said court at Ottawa this 4th day of March 1865 S. W. [Raymond ?] Clerk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 04 (March 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. O. Harris to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-03-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511892 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 LaSalle County J. O. Harris M.D. being duly sworn saith on oath that on or about the 14th day of March AD 1863 affiant was called upon by William S. McCormick to examine his son Bruce McCormick who was then home on a furlough. I found him unfit to do military duty and gave him a certificate of those facts which certificate was in the usual and proper form to enable him to procure an extension of his furlough. he was then suffering from paralysis and chronic diarhaea, according to affiants recollection now. Affiant is a physician and surgeon in regular practice and was from 1861. to Nov 20 1862 assistant surgeon of the 53rd Ill vols J. O. Harris State of Illinois LaSalle County I Samuel W. [Raymond?] Clerk of the County Court of said county do hereby certify that Doctor J. O. Harris whose name appears signed to the above certificate appeared before me <hr /> at my office and made oath that the things contained in said certificate are true, and further that said Harris is a regular physician residing in the City of Ottawa in said county. Witness my hand & the seal of said court at Ottawa this 4th day of March 1865 S. W. [Raymond ?] Clerk Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. 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