3 25 86 https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/c404d489423d736c8a4c28f779496034.pdf 8d5376d1eb25764fa37511bf3253c9d9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Virginia April 8 1861 Hon Richard Yates Govr of the State of Illinois Sir Our post office has been for a long time under democratic [illegible] and we have just circulated a petition to the P.M. General asking the appointment of James G. Campbell to that place. The petition is signed by all the prominent Republicans in town and vicinity and we feel ancious that he should get the appointment. he is a thorough giving [illegible] Republican and has done much for our cause in this vicinity - and will do much more. he is a member of our county Repubn Central Come and every way eminently qualified for the place. I could think of no better place to make our prayer respected by the department than to ask of you to favor us by addressing this communication or otherwise as you in your enlightened discretion might think best. Believing that the principals of our party are the only hope for our county and Civil Liberty Throughout the World I Remain Your Truly Henry S. Savage <hr /> Henry S. Savage - Asking appointment of James G. Campbell 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Henry S. Savage to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500071 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. Virginia April 8 1861 Hon Richard Yates Govr of the State of Illinois Sir Our post office has been for a long time under democratic [illegible] and we have just circulated a petition to the P.M. General asking the appointment of James G. Campbell to that place. The petition is signed by all the prominent Republicans in town and vicinity and we feel ancious that he should get the appointment. he is a thorough giving [illegible] Republican and has done much for our cause in this vicinity - and will do much more. he is a member of our county Repubn Central Come and every way eminently qualified for the place. I could think of no better place to make our prayer respected by the department than to ask of you to favor us by addressing this communication or otherwise as you in your enlightened discretion might think best. Believing that the principals of our party are the only hope for our county and Civil Liberty Throughout the World I Remain Your Truly Henry S. Savage <hr /> Henry S. Savage - Asking appointment of James G. Campbell 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/2f8e56ef2df296059d56a81bb3e1d86d.pdf 5e8f3e8f473e5c30d334c55941635d97 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pekin Ills April 5, 1861 Hon R. Yates Honoured Sir Please excuse me for this intruding myselfe on Your Valuable time and patience while I make an enquiry or two of You as at the present no one with whom I have the honour of a personal acquaintance presents himselfe so [readily?] to my mind with the hope of an answer [as?] Your Honour I would like to ascertain what course to pursue and to whom properly to apply for an appointment to "West Point" <hr /> My Son has just entered on his 17th year and desires a better education than I at the present feel able to give him and at his request I am induced to ascertain the course to persue to obtain his wishes. He is Phisically tolerably will developt and for the opportunites he has had (a common District school) very well advanced in his Studies and appears to have a good Constitution If you dear Sir will please do me the favour & give the desired information you will confer lasting obligations on Truly Yours H Riblett <hr /> H Riblett Pekin Ills. In regard to appointment at West Point 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. Riblett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500070 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. Pekin Ills April 5, 1861 Hon R. Yates Honoured Sir Please excuse me for this intruding myselfe on Your Valuable time and patience while I make an enquiry or two of You as at the present no one with whom I have the honour of a personal acquaintance presents himselfe so [readily?] to my mind with the hope of an answer [as?] Your Honour I would like to ascertain what course to pursue and to whom properly to apply for an appointment to "West Point" <hr /> My Son has just entered on his 17th year and desires a better education than I at the present feel able to give him and at his request I am induced to ascertain the course to persue to obtain his wishes. He is Phisically tolerably will developt and for the opportunites he has had (a common District school) very well advanced in his Studies and appears to have a good Constitution If you dear Sir will please do me the favour & give the desired information you will confer lasting obligations on Truly Yours H Riblett <hr /> H Riblett Pekin Ills. In regard to appointment at West Point 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/7d679fbff1741a3952941568555ac326.pdf 37b42a2d6d8c0ce2f6afcc23f008fb24 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy Ills April 4th/61 Governer Yates Dear Sir The "Franklin Literary Society" of Quincy College have unanimously chosen you to address them on the evening previous to our commencement day June 26th. Ardently hopeing for a favorable and speedy response we remain Your obedient servents. Thos. H. Masters Chr. of Committee Quincy College Ills. <hr /> This letter mislaid in press of business - thank them for compliment of invitation but cannot accept on a/c of business &c Invitation of Franklin Literary Society Quincy ans'd Private Thos H. Masters 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas H. Masters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500069 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy Ills April 4th/61 Governer Yates Dear Sir The "Franklin Literary Society" of Quincy College have unanimously chosen you to address them on the evening previous to our commencement day June 26th. Ardently hopeing for a favorable and speedy response we remain Your obedient servents. Thos. H. Masters Chr. of Committee Quincy College Ills. <hr /> This letter mislaid in press of business - thank them for compliment of invitation but cannot accept on a/c of business &c Invitation of Franklin Literary Society Quincy ans'd Private Thos H. Masters 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/7e238c8ea0ca3920876dd789e0d9f7be.pdf ef64f9fdc03a88f7dedcc345aeaed07d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mt. Pulaski Logan Co. Ill. Apl. 4th, 1861. His Excellency Governor Richard Yates Dear Sir, There is nothing to justify this intrusion save your very gentlemanly attention and courtesy toward me during your term of service as Representative in Congress; and notwithstanding your well merited elevation which exalts you so far above me, I am yet impressed with the conviction that I may safely calculate on your generous sympathy in my behalf. To be brief then, I have relinquished my claim for extra services at Brooklyn Heights New York, and in place of which I have petitioned Congress for a pension for services rendered at Brooklyn and Harlem Heights New York during the war of 1812, which petition has been laid before the U. S. Senate and referred to the Committee on Pensions. A friend of mine with whom you may probably be acquainted, Col. Isaac R. Braucher wrote to Hon. Lyman Trumbull requesting him to exert himself for me, but as yet has not heard from him in reply. Here Sir, the force of circumstances irresistibly impels me to solicit your aid to carry my affair successfully through. May I then presume to request a kind word from you in my favor to W. Trumbell and other gentlemen of your acquaintance to use his or their influence to further my business in Congress? Your powerful agency assuredly would prove a host to effect it; and such an agency would undoubtedly ensure success and lay me under infinite obligations. The papers both printed and written, from the Military Academy West Point New York, stating the date of my graduating there in 1807, as also my <hr /> several promotions in 1807, 1808, 1810 and my resignation in 1811; as well as my services at Brooklyn and Harlem Heights N. Y. all accompany my petition as irrefragable proof of the correctness of my claim. Now prudence admonishes me to call a halt lest I prove irksome and regale myself with the pleasing anticipation in full bloom that I shall be honored with an early response which will henceforward put it in my power to subscribe myself with the most exalted consideration. Your Excellency's Most Obdt. Hble Sert. Sam Noah Samuel Noah. Mt. Pulaski In regard to Pension. 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Samuel Noah to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500068 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. Mt. Pulaski Logan Co. Ill. Apl. 4th, 1861. His Excellency Governor Richard Yates Dear Sir, There is nothing to justify this intrusion save your very gentlemanly attention and courtesy toward me during your term of service as Representative in Congress; and notwithstanding your well merited elevation which exalts you so far above me, I am yet impressed with the conviction that I may safely calculate on your generous sympathy in my behalf. To be brief then, I have relinquished my claim for extra services at Brooklyn Heights New York, and in place of which I have petitioned Congress for a pension for services rendered at Brooklyn and Harlem Heights New York during the war of 1812, which petition has been laid before the U. S. Senate and referred to the Committee on Pensions. A friend of mine with whom you may probably be acquainted, Col. Isaac R. Braucher wrote to Hon. Lyman Trumbull requesting him to exert himself for me, but as yet has not heard from him in reply. Here Sir, the force of circumstances irresistibly impels me to solicit your aid to carry my affair successfully through. May I then presume to request a kind word from you in my favor to W. Trumbell and other gentlemen of your acquaintance to use his or their influence to further my business in Congress? Your powerful agency assuredly would prove a host to effect it; and such an agency would undoubtedly ensure success and lay me under infinite obligations. The papers both printed and written, from the Military Academy West Point New York, stating the date of my graduating there in 1807, as also my <hr /> several promotions in 1807, 1808, 1810 and my resignation in 1811; as well as my services at Brooklyn and Harlem Heights N. Y. all accompany my petition as irrefragable proof of the correctness of my claim. Now prudence admonishes me to call a halt lest I prove irksome and regale myself with the pleasing anticipation in full bloom that I shall be honored with an early response which will henceforward put it in my power to subscribe myself with the most exalted consideration. Your Excellency's Most Obdt. Hble Sert. Sam Noah Samuel Noah. Mt. Pulaski In regard to Pension. 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/2a0e71b30d12f24207bf18c3a0874f42.pdf 112b980ba7d5b7715d346894c4fd7a7f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lynchburg P.O. Jef. Cty. Apr. 3rd 1861 Honorable sir I wish to inform you that the friends of the union here are very much annoyed by the secessionists that are thickly interspersed among us Solomon Patterson a relative of Jeff Davis tells the volunteers that have turned of in favor of the union that they had better stay at home & attend to their own business and not go to fight people that are attending to their own business he has the assurance to insult the aged matrons because their Patriotic sons has turned out to defend the Stars and Stripes he is doing his best to influence his <hr /> More illiterate neighbors to turn in favor of the South if your honor please to condescend to notice the above facts we pray you to give the gentleman some good advice for further information reference to Jesse Laird or Rev. Elijah Goodner at Lynchburg yours truly S A McConnell P.S. write to Lynchburg Jefferson County Illinois <hr /> S.A. McConnell Mo. Letter ansd 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. A. McConnell to [Richard Yates] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500067 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. Lynchburg P.O. Jef. Cty. Apr. 3rd 1861 Honorable sir I wish to inform you that the friends of the union here are very much annoyed by the secessionists that are thickly interspersed among us Solomon Patterson a relative of Jeff Davis tells the volunteers that have turned of in favor of the union that they had better stay at home & attend to their own business and not go to fight people that are attending to their own business he has the assurance to insult the aged matrons because their Patriotic sons has turned out to defend the Stars and Stripes he is doing his best to influence his <hr /> More illiterate neighbors to turn in favor of the South if your honor please to condescend to notice the above facts we pray you to give the gentleman some good advice for further information reference to Jesse Laird or Rev. Elijah Goodner at Lynchburg yours truly S A McConnell P.S. write to Lynchburg Jefferson County Illinois <hr /> S.A. McConnell Mo. Letter ansd 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/b13874467ad408fd7d5446c537f34dba.pdf 061083aaff692f7b3482bed3419df003 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York April 2, 1861 My Dear Sir If you can give the Sale of Your State or other securities, growing out of your circulating medium a direction in my favour, I shall feel obliged, I am an Auctioneer, in stocks, and think I have sufficient character as an auctioneer to vindicate a preference in my behalf Very Truly Your ob svt S. Draper Governor Yates <hr /> Simeon Draper New York. 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Simeon Draper to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500066 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York April 2, 1861 My Dear Sir If you can give the Sale of Your State or other securities, growing out of your circulating medium a direction in my favour, I shall feel obliged, I am an Auctioneer, in stocks, and think I have sufficient character as an auctioneer to vindicate a preference in my behalf Very Truly Your ob svt S. Draper Governor Yates <hr /> Simeon Draper New York. 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/10b19e6eabe1eaaf1f44664e5e7bb899.pdf 6c810662107a44114f270e1fc0c0234c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Zanesville Ohio Apr. 1st 1861 Hon Richard Yates: Dear Sir: Some time prior to the 4th of March, I wrote to you con cerning the appointment of Gen Edward Ball Commissioner of Indian Affairs and in answer received yours, stating that you "would be in Washington on 4th of March &c." Very well. Gen. Ball's friends having discovered that the office was promised to an Ill. gentleman made no overtures to Mr. Lincoln in behalf of Gen. Ball for that, or any other position, choosing rather to wait until the rush of office seekers had somewhat subsided. We, as the friends of the Gen, now ask his appointment to an Auditorship - Third Auditor perhaps - and ask his most prominent friends to reccommend <hr /> him to Mr. Chase for such appointment. Knowing you to be among that number, I, as one friend ask your influence. The general's financiering abilities are too well known to you, to need notice from his friends. Please direct your letter containing the reccommendation to me, at this place, and attend to it as soon as you have leisure, as we are anxious to send on as soon as possible - Truly Yours David J. Evans Hon. Richard Yates Springfield Ills. <hr /> David J. Evans Zanesville, Ohio Asking recommdtn for Genl E. Bull as Com Indian Affairs 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource David J. Evans to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-04-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500065 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. Zanesville Ohio Apr. 1st 1861 Hon Richard Yates: Dear Sir: Some time prior to the 4th of March, I wrote to you con cerning the appointment of Gen Edward Ball Commissioner of Indian Affairs and in answer received yours, stating that you "would be in Washington on 4th of March &c." Very well. Gen. Ball's friends having discovered that the office was promised to an Ill. gentleman made no overtures to Mr. Lincoln in behalf of Gen. Ball for that, or any other position, choosing rather to wait until the rush of office seekers had somewhat subsided. We, as the friends of the Gen, now ask his appointment to an Auditorship - Third Auditor perhaps - and ask his most prominent friends to reccommend <hr /> him to Mr. Chase for such appointment. Knowing you to be among that number, I, as one friend ask your influence. The general's financiering abilities are too well known to you, to need notice from his friends. Please direct your letter containing the reccommendation to me, at this place, and attend to it as soon as you have leisure, as we are anxious to send on as soon as possible - Truly Yours David J. Evans Hon. Richard Yates Springfield Ills. <hr /> David J. Evans Zanesville, Ohio Asking recommdtn for Genl E. Bull as Com Indian Affairs Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/10c79e472d982aaebc9e635c41a5a154.pdf 3375cba91d535c8f37dbf6336f836890 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. L'etoile du Nord. State of Minnesota, Department of Public Instruction, Saint Paul, March 1861. Dear Sir, The friends of education were quite surprised at a proposition made in the Legislature of our State last winter, to abolish the Department of Public Instruction as an unnecessary expense and assign its duties to the office of Secretary of State. The argument used was that at an early day Pennsylvania, Ohio, and some of the older States did not find a Superintendent of Public Instruction necessary. <hr /> You are probably aware that this State has a Congressional grant of lands of 1280 acres for each township, and that ultimately we ought to be educationally a leading State in the valley of the Mississippi. If you can at your earliest convenience drop me a brief note, commending the importance of maintaining an efficient central supervision of public instruction from the very infancy of a commonwealth, and the folly of adopting the usages that were in vogue twenty five or fifty years ago, you would confer a <hr /> favor, and do much to strengthen those who are endeavoring to lay a solid foundation for the State. Respectfully, E. D. Neill State Sup. Pub. Ins: - Governor of Illinois Hon. Richd. Yates I referred this to Mr. Bateman. he returned it & informed me he had replied to a verbatim copy which had been addressed to him from the same source - his reply being in Extenso M. H. C. <hr /> E. D. Neill - Sup Pub Instruction St Paul, Minn. Answered by Mr Bateman Educational 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. D. Neill to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500064 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. L'etoile du Nord. State of Minnesota, Department of Public Instruction, Saint Paul, March 1861. Dear Sir, The friends of education were quite surprised at a proposition made in the Legislature of our State last winter, to abolish the Department of Public Instruction as an unnecessary expense and assign its duties to the office of Secretary of State. The argument used was that at an early day Pennsylvania, Ohio, and some of the older States did not find a Superintendent of Public Instruction necessary. <hr /> You are probably aware that this State has a Congressional grant of lands of 1280 acres for each township, and that ultimately we ought to be educationally a leading State in the valley of the Mississippi. If you can at your earliest convenience drop me a brief note, commending the importance of maintaining an efficient central supervision of public instruction from the very infancy of a commonwealth, and the folly of adopting the usages that were in vogue twenty five or fifty years ago, you would confer a <hr /> favor, and do much to strengthen those who are endeavoring to lay a solid foundation for the State. Respectfully, E. D. Neill State Sup. Pub. Ins: - Governor of Illinois Hon. Richd. Yates I referred this to Mr. Bateman. he returned it & informed me he had replied to a verbatim copy which had been addressed to him from the same source - his reply being in Extenso M. H. C. <hr /> E. D. Neill - Sup Pub Instruction St Paul, Minn. Answered by Mr Bateman Educational 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/8f8e3ef1573cbe9244898406ff9295f7.pdf 3dac7ffb97639d450ef518f9b5e0e2c4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago March 28th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir-- If there is a vacancy in the office of State Prison Commissioner, in consequence of the declension to serve of Hon Wm Plato, I wish to recommend for the appointment Geo. E. Corwin Esq of Batavia Kane Co. Mr Corwin is entirely competent, and one of the best & hardest working Republicans in the State. Was formerly Sheriff of Kane Co and his appointment would be a very creditable one, and would <hr /> give entire satisfaction to your friends in this part of the State. Very Truly Yours &c J.F. Farnsworth <hr /> J.F. Farnsworth Chicago Ills. For appointment of J.E. Corwin as State Prison Comr. 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. F. Farnsworth to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500063 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 28th 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir-- If there is a vacancy in the office of State Prison Commissioner, in consequence of the declension to serve of Hon Wm Plato, I wish to recommend for the appointment Geo. E. Corwin Esq of Batavia Kane Co. Mr Corwin is entirely competent, and one of the best & hardest working Republicans in the State. Was formerly Sheriff of Kane Co and his appointment would be a very creditable one, and would <hr /> give entire satisfaction to your friends in this part of the State. Very Truly Yours &c J.F. Farnsworth <hr /> J.F. Farnsworth Chicago Ills. For appointment of J.E. Corwin as State Prison Comr. 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/c94e8f59caceab42d3685662e805c629.pdf d15b01aec18d21c7831d0a537e5325c3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pittsburg Pa. March 27th 1861 His Excellency Governor Yates Sir. Some days ago, while here at Pittsburg, on a geological tour of exploration in the now famous mineral-oil regions of Pensylvania and Ohio, I received a letter from Gov. Koerner, informing me that you would stay at Washington some weeks longer, and that, although you had not arrived at a final decision, you contemplated making some change in the geological survey. A few days previous Ii had received a communication from Mr. Worthen, a copy <hr /> of which I enclose. While he evidently speaks without authority, its purport relieves me of all obligation towards the writer; and in case you should decide upon removing Mr. Worthen, I wish you would consider me an applicant for the place. Still I do not wish in any way to sollicit his removal, and you will recollect my mentioning to you, that by every change a certain amount of experience, and consequently of labor, would be lost to the state. If, however, you consider a change desirable, and wish to give more prominence to the development of practical results, I hope I may be able to give satisfaction if you and the other members of the Executive board should see fit to entrust me with the charge of the survey. Last week i went to Washington, and thence to Philadelphia, where I had been <hr /> informed I would find you; but being prevented from extending my stay, I am now on my way West. You will perceive that my private affairs as well as the survey suffer under the present state of suspence. You would, therefore, do me a great favor by causing, if possible, an action of the board in your absence, if that is to last much longer, or by giving me, at least, some intimation of your intentions. I am, Sir, with great respect your obe'dt ser'vt Henry Engelmann <hr /> Mr. Engleman Asking appointment as State Geologist. 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Henry Engelmann to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500062 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. Pittsburg Pa. March 27th 1861 His Excellency Governor Yates Sir. Some days ago, while here at Pittsburg, on a geological tour of exploration in the now famous mineral-oil regions of Pensylvania and Ohio, I received a letter from Gov. Koerner, informing me that you would stay at Washington some weeks longer, and that, although you had not arrived at a final decision, you contemplated making some change in the geological survey. A few days previous I had received a communication from Mr. Worthen, a copy <hr /> of which I enclose. While he evidently speaks without authority, its purport relieves me of all obligation towards the writer; and in case you should decide upon removing Mr. Worthen, I wish you would consider me an applicant for the place. Still I do not wish in any way to sollicit his removal, and you will recollect my mentioning to you, that by every change a certain amount of experience, and consequently of labor, would be lost to the state. If, however, you consider a change desirable, and wish to give more prominence to the development of practical results, I hope I may be able to give satisfaction if you and the other members of the Executive board should see fit to entrust me with the charge of the survey. Last week I went to Washington, and thence to Philadelphia, where I had been <hr /> informed I would find you; but being prevented from extending my stay, I am now on my way West. You will perceive that my private affairs as well as the survey suffer under the present state of suspence. You would, therefore, do me a great favor by causing, if possible, an action of the board in your absence, if that is to last much longer, or by giving me, at least, some intimation of your intentions. I am, Sir, with great respect your obe'dt ser'vt Henry Engelmann <hr /> Mr. Engleman Asking appointment as State Geologist. 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/162db2dbd5479f2db0a5ed08add8aa31.pdf 807fa6a68d8af8ae92a66aa481cd2cfa Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Smith's ferry Pa. March 27th 1861 His Excellency Governor Yates Sir I herewith send to you the com- munication of Mr. Worthen to me, which I forgot to enclose in the letter mailed to you this morning from Pittsburg. Most respectfully your obdt servt H. Engelmann <hr /> H. Engelman 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Henry Engelmann to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500061 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. Smith's ferry Pa. March 27th 1861 His Excellency Governor Yates Sir I herewith send to you the com- munication of Mr. Worthen to me, which I forgot to enclose in the letter mailed to you this morning from Pittsburg. Most respectfully your obdt servt H. Engelmann <hr /> H. Engelman 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/daafc53a3bdb717e0730e5f813d66e83.pdf 2b3d875b7151db17b2c54264492f1899 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Preston Randolph Co March 25th 1861 To the Governor of the State of Illinois, Dear Sir as Governors differ little from other men and therefore must have a desire to know what men think of them particurlarly that of their own citizen's and as the have no true means of knowing this except some one who has an oppertunity of knowing informs them, I take much pleasure in writing you on this subject, your inaugural adress clearly exibits the sentiments of your Republican citizens and I find it well thought of where I did not expect it I would have said well done when I read it but that you were engaged in business of the session, <hr /> My Dear Sir while I have Confidence in you that you perform your duty, that which in your own opinion is duty without hesitating to ask any one their opinion of it, yet it will be gratyfing to you to know that your esential principles and positions are that of a magority of citizens, it is believed that onerous duties are before you and I feel proud that you are equal to the task. My Dear Sir I am no [oiley?] Lower, my business is that of a [Low?] Miller, you may therefore depend on what I say, this little note is nothing more nor nothing less than the spontaneous promptings of a good will toward you. I therefore bid you an affectionate farewell, Hugh Gerrod <hr /> Hugh Gerrod Preston Randolph County Illinois [illegible] ans'd Mr A. please answer kindly 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hugh Gerrod to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500060 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. Preston Randolph Co March 25th 1861 To the Governor of the State of Illinois, Dear Sir as Governors differ little from other men and therefore must have a desire to know what men think of them particurlarly that of their own citizen's and as the have no true means of knowing this except some one who has an oppertunity of knowing informs them, I take much pleasure in writing you on this subject, your inaugural adress clearly exibits the sentiments of your Republican citizens and I find it well thought of where I did not expect it I would have said well done when I read it but that you were engaged in business of the session, <hr /> My Dear Sir while I have Confidence in you that you perform your duty, that which in your own opinion is duty without hesitating to ask any one their opinion of it, yet it will be gratyfing to you to know that your esential principles and positions are that of a magority of citizens, it is believed that onerous duties are before you and I feel proud that you are equal to the task. My Dear Sir I am no [oiley?] Lower, my business is that of a [Low?] Miller, you may therefore depend on what I say, this little note is nothing more nor nothing less than the spontaneous promptings of a good will toward you. I therefore bid you an affectionate farewell, Hugh Gerrod <hr /> Hugh Gerrod Preston Randolph County Illinois [illegible] ans'd Mr A. please answer kindly 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/b8911cced3c5a1b51962cc79ada94f80.pdf 7b4b4ed971a1c4a74bb63f79a7c114c0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago. March 27. 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir, I received a notice from Mr. Hatch Secy of State yesterday, stating that one George Chandler had been appointed a Notary Public as my successor, as my time had expired &c. I was appointed a notary by Gov French in /47 & have held the same commission ever since, through the administrations of Mattesen and Bissell I was undisturbed. True the office is not of much value, but it was quite convenient to me in my office, in the course of business, and I must confess I was somewhat surprised to be ousted, even in this little matter to make way for a boy. But I cannot believe, that you did it merely for the purpose of reminding me that you were "Governor," especially when I have give the Republican party my entire influence and support as long as you have, and have contributed to your success nearly as much as any one else. And still more especially, when I can prove in a court of justice if need be, that you are indebted to my personal friends who were in the convention for your nomination in lieu of Judd. I would have spoken of it to you when I was in Springfield in Feby. had I shall anticipated <hr /> a removal, The Office was not vacant & the commission ran till my successor was appointed and qualified. You have seen fit to remove me, without a cause, for you certainly had no reason personal or otherwise to do me an injury, unless you make it a rule to stiletto our friends and if that is your character, I have been very much mistaken in my estimate of it. I am not clamorous for executive favor. - and this that I had was a small one. - Indeed so small that it is scarcely worth quarrelling about, but I consider the removal a kind of a personal affront and don't like it and say so plainly. I am not however going to secede Yours &c A Huntington Rev H. <hr /> A. Huntington Chicago Ills. 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. Huntington to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500059 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 27. 1861 His Excellency Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir, I received a notice from Mr. Hatch Secy of State yesterday, stating that one George Chandler had been appointed a Notary Public as my successor, as my time had expired &c. I was appointed a notary by Gov French in /47 & have held the same commission ever since, through the administrations of Mattesen and Bissell I was undisturbed. True the office is not of much value, but it was quite convenient to me in my office, in the course of business, and I must confess I was somewhat surprised to be ousted, even in this little matter to make way for a boy. But I cannot believe, that you did it merely for the purpose of reminding me that you were "Governor," especially when I have give the Republican party my entire influence and support as long as you have, and have contributed to your success nearly as much as any one else. And still more especially, when I can prove in a court of justice if need be, that you are indebted to my personal friends who were in the convention for your nomination in lieu of Judd. I would have spoken of it to you when I was in Springfield in Feby. had I shall anticipated <hr /> a removal, The Office was not vacant & the commission ran till my successor was appointed and qualified. You have seen fit to remove me, without a cause, for you certainly had no reason personal or otherwise to do me an injury, unless you make it a rule to stiletto our friends and if that is your character, I have been very much mistaken in my estimate of it. I am not clamorous for executive favor. - and this that I had was a small one. - Indeed so small that it is scarcely worth quarrelling about, but I consider the removal a kind of a personal affront and don't like it and say so plainly. I am not however going to secede Yours &c A Huntington Rev H. <hr /> A. Huntington Chicago Ills. 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/1dbcd1681ba7ddcc81b3925e8288f841.pdf eb862cbcf79c887d4a50a15ef81d9587 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Winchester Illinois March 23rd 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dr Sir: Permit me to address you in relation to our post office in this place there is a desire on the part of a large majority of our Republican friends that in case of the removal of the present incumbent that F. M. Nash (Franklin M. Nash) should have the post office, he is a republican from the Old Whig ranks has worked for us has run three times for sheriff in the last four elections in our county for that office allways running greatly ahead of his ticket, but was defeated as you well may suppose, has had poor health and is a poor man but a good man and will make an exalent Post Master as all agree, Now if your Honor will please do something in a private way for our friend provided it is consistent with your feelings & position to secure the appointment. it will meet the entire approbation of our people. (with few exceptions as in all cases) It has been sugested to me that a line to our Senator Mr Trumble from you would be well <hr /> will you please do what you can for him in the most practicable way and if you cannot do any thing yourself for want of time or for any other reason will you drop me a line upon the reciept of this and sugest the course to take in the matter. we have a large list of signers recommending that appointment much larger than any other man could have received and I can assure you that he is the man the people want. Mr. Yates it is not because I am more interested in this matter than others but upon the earnest solicitation of the friends of Mr Nash in connection with my own desire for his appointment that I write you. I desire however not to be known as having taken a very active part in the matter. This letter to you may be regarded as presumptious from me if so excuse it if you please on the ground of good intentions, please drop me a line upon receipt of this any sugestion from you would be greatfuly received and your communications shall be kept private Your most Obedient Servant John Halderman 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Halderman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500058 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. Winchester Illinois March 23rd 1861 Hon Richard Yates Dr Sir: Permit me to address you in relation to our post office in this place there is a desire on the part of a large majority of our Republican friends that in case of the removal of the present incumbent that F. M. Nash (Franklin M. Nash) should have the post office, he is a republican from the Old Whig ranks has worked for us has run three times for sheriff in the last four elections in our county for that office allways running greatly ahead of his ticket, but was defeated as you well may suppose, has had poor health and is a poor man but a good man and will make an exalent Post Master as all agree, Now if your Honor will please do something in a private way for our friend provided it is consistent with your feelings & position to secure the appointment. it will meet the entire approbation of our people. (with few exceptions as in all cases) It has been sugested to me that a line to our Senator Mr Trumble from you would be well <hr /> will you please do what you can for him in the most practicable way and if you cannot do any thing yourself for want of time or for any other reason will you drop me a line upon the reciept of this and sugest the course to take in the matter. we have a large list of signers recommending that appointment much larger than any other man could have received and I can assure you that he is the man the people want. Mr. Yates it is not because I am more interested in this matter than others but upon the earnest solicitation of the friends of Mr Nash in connection with my own desire for his appointment that I write you. I desire however not to be known as having taken a very active part in the matter. This letter to you may be regarded as presumptious from me if so excuse it if you please on the ground of good intentions, please drop me a line upon receipt of this any sugestion from you would be greatfuly received and your communications shall be kept private Your most Obedient Servant John Halderman 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/732350d1b421bc9f6512d50f287c579d.pdf 55fe233432282cfb5b900a6fe4ade7e6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of the Tonica & Petersburg R. R. Co. W. G. Greene, Pres. Jas. Berdan, Treas. & Sec. W. T. Beekman, Supt. Wm. Bacon, Gen'l Agt. March 23rd 1861 Dear Yates I wrote you some two weeks since but have recd no answer yet A K. Johnson has got home I proposed to him what I wrote you in relation to the Bonds at Butters provided it met your approval he is very anxious to go in with us but refused at first to come out in the Index the way I wished him to do untill I got an answer from you but I finally got him to come out that he would receive the June Coupons for Taxes which will boust the Bonds so we can sell them without some such an arrangement I am satisfied that we would have had a hard time as I am certain the Inst <hr /> would not have been promtly paid the truth is the Co. Court would act mean over them if possible in order to shave them up they have a small sinking fund for that purpose Johnson & the Court had a spat about the Bonds yesterday he says they are heading Cash Taxpayers & putting Co. orders in their hands &c &c I hope to heare form you soon on this subject especially on Johnsons account. the people generally here are well pleased with Lincolns Inaugeral especially the Democrats Why does not Lincoln sent Secret Agents in the South to warm up the union men & dissiminate the Truth there if the people of the South knew his real views they would stand by him & the union I am very anxious to see you I remain yours truly W G Greene <hr /> W G Greene 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. G. Greene to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500057 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. Office of the Tonica & Petersburg R. R. Co. W. G. Greene, Pres. Jas. Berdan, Treas. & Sec. W. T. Beekman, Supt. Wm. Bacon, Gen'l Agt. March 23rd 1861 Dear Yates I wrote you some two weeks since but have recd no answer yet A K. Johnson has got home I proposed to him what I wrote you in relation to the Bonds at Butters provided it met your approval he is very anxious to go in with us but refused at first to come out in the Index the way I wished him to do untill I got an answer from you but I finally got him to come out that he would receive the June Coupons for Taxes which will boust the Bonds so we can sell them without some such an arrangement I am satisfied that we would have had a hard time as I am certain the Inst <hr /> would not have been promtly paid the truth is the Co. Court would act mean over them if possible in order to shave them up they have a small sinking fund for that purpose Johnson & the Court had a spat about the Bonds yesterday he says they are heading Cash Taxpayers & putting Co. orders in their hands &c &c I hope to heare form you soon on this subject especially on Johnsons account. the people generally here are well pleased with Lincolns Inaugeral especially the Democrats Why does not Lincoln sent Secret Agents in the South to warm up the union men & dissiminate the Truth there if the people of the South knew his real views they would stand by him & the union I am very anxious to see you I remain yours truly W G Greene <hr /> W G Greene 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/dacd1b2d3dbe708c8fefdf7047957904.pdf 5495c9b7b9aaf6c1b8161e23e60fafdd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Illinois March 18th 1861 Gov Yates, I shall not soon forget the frank and candid manner in which you notified me that you would appoint me to the Ilis Attorney ship in this district in case of Mr. Lamon's resignation. I trust that I shall give you cause to be satisfied with the selection and that you will be convinced that I am not ungrateful. I do not write to remind you of your remarks but for the purpose of stating that I am now more than ever in need of the place on account of circumstances which I will not trouble you with. relating <hr /> when the time of Mr. Laman's resignation comes which I anticipate any day I will exhibit the endorsement of the leading members of the Bar & Republican citizens of this place and also of DeWitt County. Mr. Logan I understand they have a candidate but I know I have the good wishes of many leading Republicans there. I write this letter mainly for the purpose of assuring you that I yet earnestly desire the appointment and of renewing to you my thanks for your kind consideration heretofore. Respectfully Harvey Hogg His Ex Gov Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Harvey Hogg. States Attorney. 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Harvey Hogg to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500056 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Illinois March 18th 1861 Gov Yates, I shall not soon forget the frank and candid manner in which you notified me that you would appoint me to the Ilis Attorney ship in this district in case of Mr. Lamon's resignation. I trust that I shall give you cause to be satisfied with the selection and that you will be convinced that I am not ungrateful. I do not write to remind you of your remarks but for the purpose of stating that I am now more than ever in need of the place on account of circumstances which I will not trouble you with. relating <hr /> when the time of Mr. Laman's resignation comes which I anticipate any day I will exhibit the endorsement of the leading members of the Bar & Republican citizens of this place and also of DeWitt County. Mr. Logan I understand they have a candidate but I know I have the good wishes of many leading Republicans there. I write this letter mainly for the purpose of assuring you that I yet earnestly desire the appointment and of renewing to you my thanks for your kind consideration heretofore. Respectfully Harvey Hogg His Ex Gov Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Harvey Hogg. States Attorney. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/1ed38cdb6fe52429a7922032616794c8.pdf 7084aa6faae7e3dc97d2208f2ac6baa3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. His Excellency Richard Yates, Governor &c. Sir; I have been in the United States service for twenty months, and was then honerably discharged from the same; and am now asking a favor at your hands: It is that I may be appointed as commissary in one of those colored regt. I can furnish recommendations from all of the 15th Ills Vol. Reg. officers & many others who are commissaries Viz: Capt J. M Lucas. H. M. Sumner. &c. Very Respct. Your Obt Servt. W. H. H. Meyers. Marengo. Ills. March 19. 1861. <hr /> P. S. I have been clerk in the Sub. Dept. one year as my recommendations will show. Meyers. W. H. H Marengo. 1864. Has been 20 months in the Service and been honorably discharged. Wants the appointment of Commissary in a Cold Regt. Ansd. no such Commiss office in an Infantry Regt. H. 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. H. H. Meyers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500055 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. His Excellency Richard Yates, Governor &c. Sir; I have been in the United States service for twenty months, and was then honerably discharged from the same; and am now asking a favor at your hands: It is that I may be appointed as commissary in one of those colored regt. I can furnish recommendations from all of the 15th Ills Vol. Reg. officers & many others who are commissaries Viz: Capt J. M Lucas. H. M. Sumner. &c. Very Respct. Your Obt Servt. W. H. H. Meyers. Marengo. Ills. March 19. 1861. <hr /> P. S. I have been clerk in the Sub. Dept. one year as my recommendations will show. Meyers. W. H. H Marengo. 1864. Has been 20 months in the Service and been honorably discharged. Wants the appointment of Commissary in a Cold Regt. Ansd. no such Commiss office in an Infantry Regt. H. 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/fe58a6850d51876fa3a2f35a44ec4cd3.pdf deb1bd1930e1ab4d293b5b34d0d93caf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Geneva Ills March 16. 1861 Gov. Yates Dear sir. a strong sense of duty impels me to warn you against the appointment of an applicant from this county for Comr of the Penitentiary. I understand that he is strongly and respectably endorsed by some of your old acquaintances and friends my acquaintance with you is of such general character only, that I do not feel at liberty to be very explicit in what I say and even in writing this I am aware that I run the hazard of exposing myself to the bitter enmity of some of my old personal and political friends if it should be known that I had in the least interfered against his appointment. the reasons why I could not justify myself to them would be too lengthy to trouble you with, but what should I do, If a man calls on me to obtain my influence with the Governor, to procure him an appointment that confers on him the power of disposing of large sums of the peoples money, and as an inducement offer to share with me the compensation if he succeeds, and when I know the compensation fixed by law can be no object to an honest competent man, can I allow him or his <hr /> friends to impose upon our Governor without any warning from me. it seems to me I can not. I am aware that such an offer is no compliment to me, but I dont mind that. in these degenerate days of office selling, men have queer notions of honesty and propriety and it may be after all that my own notions are antiquated, and if so you will oblige me by putting this letter into the file and forgetting you have received it, but if you should happen to think as I do, that a man that is willing to buy a place in the manner indicated would not be overscrupulous about dividing the peoples money, if an occasion should offer them "I shall have done by you as I would that you should do unto me in like circumstances" - it may be, and probably is quite unnecessary, for me to say that this is designed for your eyes alone. Trusting that you will excuse me for what may be deemed unnecessary intermeddling I remain Your Friend truly W. B. Plato <hr /> Hon W. B. Plato Private Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William B. Plato to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500054 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. Geneva Ills March 16. 1861 Gov. Yates Dear sir. a strong sense of duty impels me to warn you against the appointment of an applicant from this county for Comr of the Penitentiary. I understand that he is strongly and respectably endorsed by some of your old acquaintances and friends my acquaintance with you is of such general character only, that I do not feel at liberty to be very explicit in what I say and even in writing this I am aware that I run the hazard of exposing myself to the bitter enmity of some of my old personal and political friends if it should be known that I had in the least interfered against his appointment. the reasons why I could not justify myself to them would be too lengthy to trouble you with, but what should I do, If a man calls on me to obtain my influence with the Governor, to procure him an appointment that confers on him the power of disposing of large sums of the peoples money, and as an inducement offer to share with me the compensation if he succeeds, and when I know the compensation fixed by law can be no object to an honest competent man, can I allow him or his <hr /> friends to impose upon our Governor without any warning from me. it seems to me I can not. I am aware that such an offer is no compliment to me, but I dont mind that. in these degenerate days of office selling, men have queer notions of honesty and propriety and it may be after all that my own notions are antiquated, and if so you will oblige me by putting this letter into the file and forgetting you have received it, but if you should happen to think as I do, that a man that is willing to buy a place in the manner indicated would not be overscrupulous about dividing the peoples money, if an occasion should offer them "I shall have done by you as I would that you should do unto me in like circumstances" - it may be, and probably is quite unnecessary, for me to say that this is designed for your eyes alone. Trusting that you will excuse me for what may be deemed unnecessary intermeddling I remain Your Friend truly W. B. Plato <hr /> Hon W. B. Plato Private Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/0be8ae65278161f754100344b002d1bf.pdf bf0a3af7cf8943154f2a963433132c2e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camden N. J. March 15th 1861 Govr Yates. Dr Sir I take the liberty of addressing these lines to you, in consequence of what B.F. Beekman a merchant in New York, Bro-in-law, informed me. You have written to him, you would do, as a favor he requested. I am an applicant for the Post Office in this City. The Appointment is made by the President of the U. S. and Beekman says, "you will say a word in my behalf." The Senator from this state, Mr. Terr Eyck knows me, so does our Representative in Congress, Wm Nixon, and they will, if referred to, Endorse me as a suitable person for the position. There are a number of applicants, who have petitions numerously signed, and letter from prominent Republicans, which may have a bearing on Mr. Nixon. But if the President through you, and some other of my friends can know of me, as a suitable person for Post-Master here, I flatter myself I will get the appointment, knowing that Wm Nixon, or Terr. Eyck, would say "Mr. Van Derveer would make a good officer" <hr /> Unobjectionable, morally, socially and politically. Accept of my unfeighned thanks, for the promise made to Beekman in my behalf, and if you have not yet mentioned it to the President, will you do so at once, as the appointment will soon be made. Very respt Yrs. Lloyd Van Derveer Hon R. Yates <hr /> Lloyd Vandeveer. Camden N.J. Filed but not answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource L Loyd Van Derveer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500053 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. Camden N. J. March 15th 1861 Govr Yates. Dr Sir I take the liberty of addressing these lines to you, in consequence of what B.F. Beekman a merchant in New York, Bro-in-law, informed me. You have written to him, you would do, as a favor he requested. I am an applicant for the Post Office in this City. The Appointment is made by the President of the U. S. and Beekman says, "you will say a word in my behalf." The Senator from this state, Mr. Terr Eyck knows me, so does our Representative in Congress, Wm Nixon, and they will, if referred to, Endorse me as a suitable person for the position. There are a number of applicants, who have petitions numerously signed, and letter from prominent Republicans, which may have a bearing on Mr. Nixon. But if the President through you, and some other of my friends can know of me, as a suitable person for Post-Master here, I flatter myself I will get the appointment, knowing that Wm Nixon, or Terr. Eyck, would say "Mr. Van Derveer would make a good officer" <hr /> Unobjectionable, morally, socially and politically. Accept of my unfeighned thanks, for the promise made to Beekman in my behalf, and if you have not yet mentioned it to the President, will you do so at once, as the appointment will soon be made. Very respt Yrs. Lloyd Van Derveer Hon R. Yates <hr /> Lloyd Vandeveer. Camden N.J. Filed but not answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/3cbfb5031263b3e643c1ba5a21988cd7.pdf 3ca2a79ab92fdc15da202fd38fa747ac Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. J. B. Taylor, Real Estate, Loan and Merchandise Broker, Houses, Lots, Lands, and all kinds of Property Bought, Sold, Exchanged, etc. No. 36 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Post Office, Box, 1373. Chicago, Ill., Mch 15th 1861 Gov Richd Yates Springfield My Dear Sir, Various are the ups and downs of life in past 10 yrs, tis useless to mention. I have been here 3 yrs the real Est. business dull during 4 yrs just past God Grant Pres Lincoln & his Cabinet may bring Peace & Good Will to man ere another Month pass off. I will feel under many deep obligations to you for your kind aid in procuring me one of the U.S. Mail route agents from here to Rock Island. (on R Island Rail Rd) being well acquainted with this route & being in Ills 30 yrs. I never use spirits of any kind am allways industrious & attentive to business I am doing. I wish you to write a few lines to Pres Lincoln & Mr Blair P. M G. will do me a very Grt favour I have 3 splendid boys My Wife & at times her Mother & Sister and my little daughter 8 yrs old a large family. You have raised one yourself & know the cares on their a/c so I ask your very <hr /> kind & generous aid. It will not conflict with any party seeking office at Springfield being out of their range. I have never been one of that class pure necessity drives this mind just now, tis a hard poor & risky birth & on a Rail War train going 20 odd miles per hour. yet I cannot help it My family must be the first in my mind. I am sure you will not refuse my request I will see you in Spfld sometime this summer & show you my nice little family. I saw Hon W Butler here in June I was absent when you visited us. Pres Lincoln I am confident will bring arround a speedy adjustmt of our National difficulties & will make a good president. Excuse my long letter & the valuable time I have taken from you. Yet remember you are helping an old & deserving friend & his young family & the God of heaven will bless & prosper you & yours. I never forsook you in political strifes in past days. I am an I.O.O.F. & <hr /> Royal arch Mason, and have many frds in the orders - I hope you are both at least I think so, or the latter sure - I hope you like Springfield as well as J.V. yet I think not. It will give me great pleasure to hear from & do hope you will not forget me & mine at as early a day as possible No time to loose so many unfortunate office seeker claims on file in the various depts. No PM for Chicago as yet Is Scripps I think [?] The Happy & deserving man, Your obt st J. B. Taylor P.O. Box 1373 <hr /> J. B. Taylor. Chicago Ills. For office 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. Taylor to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500052 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. J. B. Taylor, Real Estate, Loan and Merchandise Broker, Houses, Lots, Lands, and all kinds of Property Bought, Sold, Exchanged, etc. No. 36 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Post Office, Box, 1373. Chicago, Ill., Mch 15th 1861 Gov Richd Yates Springfield My Dear Sir, Various are the ups and downs of life in past 10 yrs, tis useless to mention. I have been here 3 yrs the real Est. business dull during 4 yrs just past God Grant Pres Lincoln & his Cabinet may bring Peace & Good Will to man ere another Month pass off. I will feel under many deep obligations to you for your kind aid in procuring me one of the U.S. Mail route agents from here to Rock Island. (on R Island Rail Rd) being well acquainted with this route & being in Ills 30 yrs. I never use spirits of any kind am allways industrious & attentive to business I am doing. I wish you to write a few lines to Pres Lincoln & Mr Blair P. M G. will do me a very Grt favour I have 3 splendid boys My Wife & at times her Mother & Sister and my little daughter 8 yrs old a large family. You have raised one yourself & know the cares on their a/c so I ask your very <hr /> kind & generous aid. It will not conflict with any party seeking office at Springfield being out of their range. I have never been one of that class pure necessity drives this mind just now, tis a hard poor & risky birth & on a Rail War train going 20 odd miles per hour. yet I cannot help it My family must be the first in my mind. I am sure you will not refuse my request I will see you in Spfld sometime this summer & show you my nice little family. I saw Hon W Butler here in June I was absent when you visited us. Pres Lincoln I am confident will bring arround a speedy adjustmt of our National difficulties & will make a good president. Excuse my long letter & the valuable time I have taken from you. Yet remember you are helping an old & deserving friend & his young family & the God of heaven will bless & prosper you & yours. I never forsook you in political strifes in past days. I am an I.O.O.F. & <hr /> Royal arch Mason, and have many frds in the orders - I hope you are both at least I think so, or the latter sure - I hope you like Springfield as well as J.V. yet I think not. It will give me great pleasure to hear from & do hope you will not forget me & mine at as early a day as possible No time to loose so many unfortunate office seeker claims on file in the various depts. No PM for Chicago as yet Is Scripps I think [?] The Happy & deserving man, Your obt st J. B. Taylor P.O. Box 1373 <hr /> J. B. Taylor. Chicago Ills. For office 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/21195f4f234d8b9a4962484d5a952c4e.pdf 446731a899a8c1420df67553e5a7a690 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago March 14, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor Dear Sir The prospect of my securing the appointment of Attorney for the Canal Board seems anything but flattering first because the office will probably be abolished and secondly, because if it is not abolished some one else will get it. I understand the Office of Bank Commissioner goes begging. I trust that will not be the case long. If consistent with your judgment I would suggest that you would have no trouble in filling the office in this City, and I know no reasons why the recommendations I have already placed in your hands would not apply to the Office of Bank Commissioner as to Attorney for the Canal Board. Should you coincide with me in this respect, I shall expect an answer. I have the honor to remain Very Truly Yours, James P. Root <hr /> James P. Root. Chicago Ills Asking appointment Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James P. Root to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500051 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 14, 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor Dear Sir The prospect of my securing the appointment of Attorney for the Canal Board seems anything but flattering first because the office will probably be abolished and secondly, because if it is not abolished some one else will get it. I understand the Office of Bank Commissioner goes begging. I trust that will not be the case long. If consistent with your judgment I would suggest that you would have no trouble in filling the office in this City, and I know no reasons why the recommendations I have already placed in your hands would not apply to the Office of Bank Commissioner as to Attorney for the Canal Board. Should you coincide with me in this respect, I shall expect an answer. I have the honor to remain Very Truly Yours, James P. Root <hr /> James P. Root. Chicago Ills Asking appointment Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/17302606eba673ded686e5a4e52897d2.pdf f51d492257665279ac03d38e3e766fc6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State Normal University. Bloomington, Ill., March 14 1864. Dear Sir: The Treasurer & Auditor say that an order from you is necessary before they can deliver up the Normal University Bonds. The law says the “Governor” shall issue the Bonds &c. They will deliver them on the receipt of your telegraphic dispatch requesting them so to do. Will you do us the favor to send them an order by telegraph & greatly oblige Yours truly Chas. E. Hovey for Board of Education Our President will leave the proper recipt for the Bonds with the auditor or Treas. <hr /> Charles E. Hovey. Concerning University Bonds. 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charles E. Hovey to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500050 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 Normal University. Bloomington, Ill., March 14 1864. Dear Sir: The Treasurer & Auditor say that an order from you is necessary before they can deliver up the Normal University Bonds. The law says the “Governor” shall issue the Bonds &c. They will deliver them on the receipt of your telegraphic dispatch requesting them so to do. Will you do us the favor to send them an order by telegraph & greatly oblige Yours truly Chas. E. Hovey for Board of Education Our President will leave the proper recipt for the Bonds with the auditor or Treas. <hr /> Charles E. Hovey. Concerning University Bonds. 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/1df8980209f58890dd4700cfaba07d9e.pdf 0f6db8d3621f3a13d6b8bb91f960e8f0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands March 14, 1861. My Dear Sir: I have just had the pleasure of perusing your inaugural message, and I cannot, in justice to my own feelings, omit to congratulate you, first, on your accession to the Gubernatorial chair of Illinois, and secondly, on the happy manner of your first communication to the legislature. We have been in public life together, generally opposed, but I do not see how I could now very much separate myself from your platform, were I at home, especial- <hr /> ly in all that concerns the abominable heresy of secession, and the preservation of the American Union. I sincerely trust that your Administration may, in all respects, be as successful as your friends can wish. In this far off portion of the world, in the midst of the great Pacific, the congratulations of your friends will meet with one response at least. Very truly yours D. L. Gregg To His Excellency Richard Yates Springfield Ill. 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D. L. Gregg to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500049 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. Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands March 14, 1861. My Dear Sir: I have just had the pleasure of perusing your inaugural message, and I cannot, in justice to my own feelings, omit to congratulate you, first, on your accession to the Gubernatorial chair of Illinois, and secondly, on the happy manner of your first communication to the legislature. We have been in public life together, generally opposed, but I do not see how I could now very much separate myself from your platform, were I at home, especial- <hr /> ly in all that concerns the abominable heresy of secession, and the preservation of the American Union. I sincerely trust that your Administration may, in all respects, be as successful as your friends can wish. In this far off portion of the world, in the midst of the great Pacific, the congratulations of your friends will meet with one response at least. Very truly yours D. L. Gregg To His Excellency Richard Yates Springfield Ill. 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/82d48c314abf06da351e9f0db4d0f005.pdf c290a83dcdc48a36a5e3f62b436d8516 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lincoln. Ills. March 14 " 1861. Hon Richard Yates, Springfield Ills. Dear Sir I see that Ward H. Lamon Esqr. the prosecuting Attorney for this circuit, is about to receive an appointment from Mr Lincoln. In that event there will be a vacancy which you will have to fill. If consistent with your feelings I should like to receive that appointment, should such appointment have to be made and you may consider me an applicant therefor. The circuit is now reduced to three counties the remuneration will be from one thousand to fifteen hundred dollars a year which will be of considerable service to me at the present time. and in other respects would suit me, without interfereing with my other business. Hoping that this may meet with your views, and receive your favorable consideration. I remain very Truly Your friend Wm. H. Young <hr /> W H Young State Atty's appt Solicited 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 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William H. Young to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500048 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. Lincoln. Ills. March 14 " 1861. Hon Richard Yates, Springfield Ills. Dear Sir I see that Ward H. Lamon Esqr. the prosecuting Attorney for this circuit, is about to receive an appointment from Mr Lincoln. In that event there will be a vacancy which you will have to fill. If consistent with your feelings I should like to receive that appointment, should such appointment have to be made and you may consider me an applicant therefor. The circuit is now reduced to three counties the remuneration will be from one thousand to fifteen hundred dollars a year which will be of considerable service to me at the present time. and in other respects would suit me, without interfereing with my other business. Hoping that this may meet with your views, and receive your favorable consideration. I remain very Truly Your friend Wm. H. Young <hr /> W H Young State Atty's appt Solicited 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/51e056f2780433641f7368c87077bd17.pdf 185bd73455571e97eb841819eba339aa Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Mar 12th 1861 Gov Yates Dear Sir permit me to introduce the bearer Mr Geo P. Edgar who visits Washington to offer his services to the Government in any department when a practical business man may be wanted any assistance it may be your pleasure to render him will be gratefully acknowledged by Yours Very Respectfully Wm S. Edgar <hr /> Dr. W.S. Edgar Jacksonville Ills. Recommending Geo P. Edgar for some appointment. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 2, Folder 03 (March 1-April 19, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William S. Edgar to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-03-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500047 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 Mar 12th 1861 Gov Yates Dear Sir permit me to introduce the bearer Mr Geo P. Edgar who visits Washington to offer his services to the Government in any department when a practical business man may be wanted any assistance it may be your pleasure to render him will be gratefully acknowledged by Yours Very Respectfully Wm S. Edgar <hr /> Dr. W.S. Edgar Jacksonville Ills. Recommending Geo P. Edgar for some appointment. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20