195 25 22278 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/55baa923272c4e4524e8357247a74aa3.pdf b793a4092648ca1e2e7613e2cbb6afa1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, Ill Dec. 6th, 1864 Major Genl. John A Logan, Dear General, Since my conversation with you at the St Nicholas Hotel when last you were in our city, I have consulted with other gentlemen who are your friends and we have carefully considered the subject of your candidacy for the U S Senate, and have talked the matter over with our friends and we are unanimously of the opinion that it is impracticable for you to become a candidate and if your friends who have urged it upon you to run persist in pushing you into the ring that we cannot support you with the least hope of success. Our conclusions are based upon an actual canvass of the chances for each of the other prominent gentlemen named for the place- and our conviction that it would be the worst possible thing you could do to awaken opposition among the personal friends of Governor Jules or any of the other candidates. We cannot think of your becoming a candidate except to win, and as we firmly believe you cannot do that, now we decidedly object to you or your friends joining in a scheme which could only injure Yates <hr /> who is our choice, and the advantage of Washburn or some other man who we may be opposed to. The Governor of the State Yates has pursued a policy and sustained the state and the administration with an earnestness, vigor, and ability which has endeared him to the army and made him the unanimous choice of the people. He has been liberal to our War Democratic wing of the Union Party and we have everything to gain by sustaining him, and all to loose by joining in a clicque to defeat him. The army would look upon his defeat as a miserable piece of "political thimble rig" and the people would resent it indignantly. The canvass has been made with special reference to his election and the people expect the Legislature, to carry out their unanimously expressed choice. You have made a record in the field and in the State of which your friends, and all lovers of the union are present and we say to you, with the most earnest desire to favorably effect your interest, do not let partial friends or ambitious politicians allow you to fritter away your real strength and stronghold upon the people in this Senatorial race. Your services have been reasonably recognized by the Gov't and until the Rebellion is more surely destroyed, your place is at the head of your unconquerable divisions in the <hr /> field.- Yates has been your friend - this we know, and it is rather hard to believe that you can now be made to array yourself or any of your friends against him. Two years from this time we hope to see you from fields of danger and honor, with, if possible, still more enduring claims upon the affections of the people, and you will then have the strongest men that you would now array against you forever - Your warmest, and most efficient supporters. Hoping for your future wellfare and hapiness we subscribe ourselves your friends Signed Presco Wright. <hr /> Presco Wright and others to Maj Gen'l Jn A Logan Dec. 6th 1864 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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 Presco Wright to John Logan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516433 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, Ill Dec. 6th, 1864 Major Genl. John A Logan, Dear General, Since my conversation with you at the St Nicholas Hotel when last you were in our city, I have consulted with other gentlemen who are your friends and we have carefully considered the subject of your candidacy for the U S Senate, and have talked the matter over with our friends and we are unanimously of the opinion that it is impracticable for you to become a candidate and if your friends who have urged it upon you to run persist in pushing you into the ring that we cannot support you with the least hope of success. Our conclusions are based upon an actual canvass of the chances for each of the other prominent gentlemen named for the place- and our conviction that it would be the worst possible thing you could do to awaken opposition among the personal friends of Governor Jules or any of the other candidates. We cannot think of your becoming a candidate except to win, and as we firmly believe you cannot do that, now we decidedly object to you or your friends joining in a scheme which could only injure Yates <hr /> who is our choice, and the advantage of Washburn or some other man who we may be opposed to. The Governor of the State Yates has pursued a policy and sustained the state and the administration with an earnestness, vigor, and ability which has endeared him to the army and made him the unanimous choice of the people. He has been liberal to our War Democratic wing of the Union Party and we have everything to gain by sustaining him, and all to loose by joining in a clicque to defeat him. The army would look upon his defeat as a miserable piece of "political thimble rig" and the people would resent it indignantly. The canvass has been made with special reference to his election and the people expect the Legislature, to carry out their unanimously expressed choice. You have made a record in the field and in the State of which your friends, and all lovers of the union are present and we say to you, with the most earnest desire to favorably effect your interest, do not let partial friends or ambitious politicians allow you to fritter away your real strength and stronghold upon the people in this Senatorial race. Your services have been reasonably recognized by the Gov't and until the Rebellion is more surely destroyed, your place is at the head of your unconquerable divisions in the <hr /> field.- Yates has been your friend - this we know, and it is rather hard to believe that you can now be made to array yourself or any of your friends against him. Two years from this time we hope to see you from fields of danger and honor, with, if possible, still more enduring claims upon the affections of the people, and you will then have the strongest men that you would now array against you forever - Your warmest, and most efficient supporters. Hoping for your future wellfare and hapiness we subscribe ourselves your friends Signed Presco Wright. <hr /> Presco Wright and others to Maj Gen'l Jn A Logan Dec. 6th 1864 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6e934a61c55333d6fceb92eb35d7a3de.pdf bf82f077a55ce3a11f669261478aaf67 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mt Vernon Ill Dec 6/64 Gov Yates Dr Sir Capt Partridge, just from Springfield, informs me that Your Hon appears to think, our Union men here---myself among the number---are using our influence in behalf of Genl Logan for the US Senate. While I would not, if I had the power, do anything to detract from this well earned fame of Gen Logan, a man that I so highly esteem, yet I am free to say that I am in favor of conferring the Senatorship on one of the old, tried, cornerstones of the great antislavery party of the County That man is Gov Yates. I have had no other choice, and have expressed in favor of none other. I have never found but one objection to Gov Yates---and that, not to his head or heart---but to one habit <hr /> and that one I hope he will not carry with him to the National Councils. I ask no pardon for the above, for I know your Hon prefers plainness to, sycophancy or deception. The Unionist of this place is for Gen Logan. Why I know not. Certainly without consulting any of our promised Union men---the course of the paper is shaped by the Editor him self. At his request I contributed largely to its columns during the campaign. Since this election have had no connection with it---further than buy a stockholder in this press &c It is an able paper and richly deserves a far better support than it gets from the State. To pubish a Union paper here is an upgrade all the time. I hope the foregoing personal explanation will fully disabuse your mind on the subject alluded to. Trusting that you will <hr /> receive the unanimous vote of the Union members of the Legislature I remain with very great respect Your Obt Servt A B. Barrett <hr /> Barrett A.B. Mt Vernon Dec 6th 64 Is informed you have opposition to the Senate & that you appear to think that he & other Union men there are against you & for Logan. While he would not do anything to detract from the well earned fame of Gen'l Logan yet he cannot go against you Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. B. Barrett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516432 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mt Vernon Ill Dec 6/64 Gov Yates Dr Sir Capt Partridge, just from Springfield, informs me that Your Hon appears to think, our Union men here---myself among the number---are using our influence in behalf of Genl Logan for the US Senate. While I would not, if I had the power, do anything to detract from this well earned fame of Gen Logan, a man that I so highly esteem, yet I am free to say that I am in favor of conferring the Senatorship on one of the old, tried, cornerstones of the great antislavery party of the County That man is Gov Yates. I have had no other choice, and have expressed in favor of none other. I have never found but one objection to Gov Yates---and that, not to his head or heart---but to one habit <hr /> and that one I hope he will not carry with him to the National Councils. I ask no pardon for the above, for I know your Hon prefers plainness to, sycophancy or deception. The Unionist of this place is for Gen Logan. Why I know not. Certainly without consulting any of our promised Union men---the course of the paper is shaped by the Editor him self. At his request I contributed largely to its columns during the campaign. Since this election have had no connection with it---further than buy a stockholder in this press &c It is an able paper and richly deserves a far better support than it gets from the State. To pubish a Union paper here is an upgrade all the time. I hope the foregoing personal explanation will fully disabuse your mind on the subject alluded to. Trusting that you will <hr /> receive the unanimous vote of the Union members of the Legislature I remain with very great respect Your Obt Servt A B. Barrett <hr /> Barrett A.B. Mt Vernon Dec 6th 64 Is informed you have opposition to the Senate & that you appear to think that he & other Union men there are against you & for Logan. While he would not do anything to detract from the well earned fame of Gen'l Logan yet he cannot go against you 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/33d20b1806b4f96b376164c7349a7c09.pdf b61d03103f3d63a66cea5bd1e0d6b377 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Greenville Dec 6th 1864 Gov Yates Dear Sir Yours of the 30th [illegible] was duly recd. I have delayed answering for a few days hoping to see Mr. Dresser, who lives some 10 miles from here, in the country. His Post Office address is Cotton Wood Grove. You need have no delicacy in writing him, if it were necessary. Indeed I think he would feel flattered on your doing so. I am quite certain he is " all Right on the question of Senator. In fact, it is so generally conceded here that you are to be our next Senator, that the matter is little talked of. Mr. Dresser is a personal friend and acquaintance of mine. And I will Endeavor to see him soon. And will see that he is "fully posted" - Should he be otherwise than in favour of you I will write you again. Remember me to my old friend "Uncle Jim K" Very truly and Respectfully Yours C. M. Hamilton <hr /> Hamilton C. M Greenville Dec. 6th 1864 Has not yet seen Mr Dressen but thinks he is all right. for you for Senator, as the people there are generally in that opinion &c He will see him & if he is not right will make him right as he is his personal friend &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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 C. W. Hamilton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516431 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Greenville Dec 6th 1864 Gov Yates Dear Sir Yours of the 30th [illegible] was duly recd. I have delayed answering for a few days hoping to see Mr. Dresser, who lives some 10 miles from here, in the country. His Post Office address is Cotton Wood Grove. You need have no delicacy in writing him, if it were necessary. Indeed I think he would feel flattered on your doing so. I am quite certain he is " all Right on the question of Senator. In fact, it is so generally conceded here that you are to be our next Senator, that the matter is little talked of. Mr. Dresser is a personal friend and acquaintance of mine. And I will Endeavor to see him soon. And will see that he is "fully posted" - Should he be otherwise than in favour of you I will write you again. Remember me to my old friend "Uncle Jim K" Very truly and Respectfully Yours C. M. Hamilton <hr /> Hamilton C. M Greenville Dec. 6th 1864 Has not yet seen Mr Dressen but thinks he is all right. for you for Senator, as the people there are generally in that opinion &c He will see him & if he is not right will make him right as he is his personal friend &c 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/24f4423d682f4a6728e354aedc0c71a6.pdf f5796d1d2e790f6b249686950885bb08 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Louis Dec 6th/64 Dear Friend I saw Col Hirshback during his short visit in St. Louis & I have prepared an article for the Editorial column of the Democrat - which was to have appeared this morning, but in the mean time another on the same subject, & I dare say much more to the point was sent here from Forrest. As it no doubt covered the ground I told them to destroy the one I had written. I have to day drawn up something for the Evening News which will probably see the light to-morrow <hr /> & I will send you a copy. I am glad that your Senatorial prospects look so bright. You have my best wishes & may command my cheerful cooperation, whenever you may think if of any benefit to you. I sent you some days since a copy of Judge Watts Report on my case, which I hope has reached you ere this. Let me hear from you if anything is wanting. The Democrat & News are both warmly friendly to you. Believe me Governor your friend & servt T. A. Post <hr /> Post T A. St. Louis Dec 6th 1864 He wrote an article for the Democrat, and it would have appeared but Forrest sent another & he told them to destroy his. He wrote one for the Evening news which he will sent when it appears. Return this Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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 T. A. Post to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516430 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Louis Dec 6th/64 Dear Friend I saw Col Hirshback during his short visit in St. Louis & I have prepared an article for the Editorial column of the Democrat - which was to have appeared this morning, but in the mean time another on the same subject, & I dare say much more to the point was sent here from Forrest. As it no doubt covered the ground I told them to destroy the one I had written. I have to day drawn up something for the Evening News which will probably see the light to-morrow <hr /> & I will send you a copy. I am glad that your Senatorial prospects look so bright. You have my best wishes & may command my cheerful cooperation, whenever you may think if of any benefit to you. I sent you some days since a copy of Judge Watts Report on my case, which I hope has reached you ere this. Let me hear from you if anything is wanting. The Democrat & News are both warmly friendly to you. Believe me Governor your friend & servt T. A. Post <hr /> Post T A. St. Louis Dec 6th 1864 He wrote an article for the Democrat, and it would have appeared but Forrest sent another & he told them to destroy his. He wrote one for the Evening news which he will sent when it appears. Return this 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c0a4c068d50630ee54c0cbc2d52458b5.pdf 6807f196fa30ac7c24c23bfb141a6a07 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of California - Executive Department Sacramento, Dec 6, 1864 Governor, In the newspapers a few days since I noticed an item, of which the enclosed is a copy. Mr. Creed is a brother of my wife. He enlisted in 1861 when about 20 years of age in one of the Ohio regiments and when his time expired re-enlisted in the 23d Illinois Veterans. We have heard very little from him during his time of service, but we learn from others that he has <hr /> done his duty faithfully. He has no one to take any interest in his welfare that would be likely to see you or from whom you would hear. My object in writing you is to ask you to inquire into his conduct, and if it has been as creditable as has been represented, that you will give him a commission. With great respect I am forever your obt servant F. F. Low Governor His Excellency The Governor of Illinois <hr /> George G. Moore Company D 11th West Virginia and John Creed Co D 23d Illinois Veterans presented to Secretary Stanton two battle flags captured by them from the enemy at Fishers Hill. Stanton in receiving them thanked the men on behalf of the Department for their gallantry and directed them to proceed to the Adjutant Generals Office where suitable medals would be prepared for them. Private Creed captured his flag in a novel manner. While the battle was progressing he got out of ammunition and being close to a rebel <hr /> color-bearer picked up a stone, with which he knocked the rebel down and captured his flag. The above is an extract from the Washington correspondence of the Cincinnati papers. <hr /> Low, Govr F. F. Ex. Dept. State of Cal Sacramento Dec 6th 64 Calls your attention to an article in the Newspapers complimenting his wife's Bro. Private - Creed of 23d Ill Vols Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. F. Low to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516429 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of California - Executive Department Sacramento, Dec 6, 1864 Governor, In the newspapers a few days since I noticed an item, of which the enclosed is a copy. Mr. Creed is a brother of my wife. He enlisted in 1861 when about 20 years of age in one of the Ohio regiments and when his time expired re-enlisted in the 23d Illinois Veterans. We have heard very little from him during his time of service, but we learn from others that he has <hr /> done his duty faithfully. He has no one to take any interest in his welfare that would be likely to see you or from whom you would hear. My object in writing you is to ask you to inquire into his conduct, and if it has been as creditable as has been represented, that you will give him a commission. With great respect I am forever your obt servant F. F. Low Governor His Excellency The Governor of Illinois <hr /> George G. Moore Company D 11th West Virginia and John Creed Co D 23d Illinois Veterans presented to Secretary Stanton two battle flags captured by them from the enemy at Fishers Hill. Stanton in receiving them thanked the men on behalf of the Department for their gallantry and directed them to proceed to the Adjutant Generals Office where suitable medals would be prepared for them. Private Creed captured his flag in a novel manner. While the battle was progressing he got out of ammunition and being close to a rebel <hr /> color-bearer picked up a stone, with which he knocked the rebel down and captured his flag. The above is an extract from the Washington correspondence of the Cincinnati papers. <hr /> Low, Govr F. F. Ex. Dept. State of Cal Sacramento Dec 6th 64 Calls your attention to an article in the Newspapers complimenting his wife's Bro. Private - Creed of 23d Ill Vols 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/64c491d57f351b77d4da5dcd18a93d24.pdf 720ca0a659f47b65f7293955f1232ea3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Poz Dept USA St. Louis Mo. Dec 6th 1864 His Excellency Richd Yates Gov. of Illinois Dear Governor: Your letter came by the hand of Col Fishback. I was gratified to meet him and render him every facility possible in the accomplishment of his worthy mission. But let me say here Say I regret, very much, the circumstances that hinder me from meeting you at Chicago. Nothing would afford me more pleasure. I would be, also highly pleased to be with you at Evanston. As I know many of the people there. But I think I can effect as much, perhaps more, from this place, in the way of securing your Election; as I am in correspondence with many of the members of the Legislature, whose letters will be sent here. Yesterday morning, before the arrival of <hr /> Col F. I went to the Democrat office to see the Editors, knowing that some Washburne men had been there. I saw Mr. McGee. And had a long talk with him on the subject of the Ills Senatorship. His concluding remark to me was, "So far as Gov Yates is concerned, we are for him against all others because he is the man for this time. And you may tell him so for us." I went with Col F. to the office in the afternoon. You may look for an artillery fire, for your forces from this quarter till the Election. I will try to enlist all the other Union papers here. I cannot believe Pinckney will fly his pledges. I wrote to him on receipt of your former letters and Expect to hear from him. My Dear Governor, allow me to suggest. Let the people understand, in your addresses, that you have for their sake, as well as your own, laid aside strong drink to such an extent, at least, that it no longer is your conqueror at any time. But, that as you have so nobly succeeded in routing the country's enemies in the state, so have you, also, gained the victory over your own greatest personal foe. Again regretting my inability to be with you. I remain Very Truly Your Obt. Servt Wm S. Pope <hr /> Pope Wm S. Saint Louis Dec 6 1864 Has received letter by the hand of Col H. Saw the Proprietors of Democrat and they assured him they were for Gov Yates & etc. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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 S. Pope to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516428 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Poz Dept USA St. Louis Mo. Dec 6th 1864 His Excellency Richd Yates Gov. of Illinois Dear Governor: Your letter came by the hand of Col Fishback. I was gratified to meet him and render him every facility possible in the accomplishment of his worthy mission. But let me say here Say I regret, very much, the circumstances that hinder me from meeting you at Chicago. Nothing would afford me more pleasure. I would be, also highly pleased to be with you at Evanston. As I know many of the people there. But I think I can effect as much, perhaps more, from this place, in the way of securing your Election; as I am in correspondence with many of the members of the Legislature, whose letters will be sent here. Yesterday morning, before the arrival of <hr /> Col F. I went to the Democrat office to see the Editors, knowing that some Washburne men had been there. I saw Mr. McGee. And had a long talk with him on the subject of the Ills Senatorship. His concluding remark to me was, "So far as Gov Yates is concerned, we are for him against all others because he is the man for this time. And you may tell him so for us." I went with Col F. to the office in the afternoon. You may look for an artillery fire, for your forces from this quarter till the Election. I will try to enlist all the other Union papers here. I cannot believe Pinckney will fly his pledges. I wrote to him on receipt of your former letters and Expect to hear from him. My Dear Governor, allow me to suggest. Let the people understand, in your addresses, that you have for their sake, as well as your own, laid aside strong drink to such an extent, at least, that it no longer is your conqueror at any time. But, that as you have so nobly succeeded in routing the country's enemies in the state, so have you, also, gained the victory over your own greatest personal foe. Again regretting my inability to be with you. I remain Very Truly Your Obt. Servt Wm S. Pope <hr /> Pope Wm S. Saint Louis Dec 6 1864 Has received letter by the hand of Col H. Saw the Proprietors of Democrat and they assured him they were for Gov Yates & etc. 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fa18122ffc46f912c846a2fa096bfca7.pdf 6f2af2617783efe20f377ec8fd0fa3a7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rockford Ills Dec 5th 1864 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills. Governor, Your favor Nov 29th came duly to hand, and I immediately made it my business to ascertain what this sudden and systematic effort for Washburn and unceasing cowardly attacks on your private character meant, and I regret to inform you that there is a wide spread effort making here in the northern counties by Washburn that seems successful, to stir up amongst the leading political men an opposition to you, and where he or his friends cannot bring parties over to his support, they seek as a last resort to create a disaffection <hr /> toward you in favor of either Genl Palmer or Logan, not careing which. It is no time my dear Sir, through delicacy to conceal from you the arguments they make use of, trying I am satisfied to change a public sentiment now allmost unanimously for you, so that that public sentiment may not hang like a naked sword over their heads at Springfield and frighten them from their purpose to sacrifice you - but to their arguments: They say to politicians that you have no influence at Washington and cannot help your friends if you should wish to, or had the energy to. and then contrast the benefits of supporting such a man as Washburne who has influence and power and works to the last for his friends, over supporting yourself. To men who are not politicians but concientious men <hr /> like Mr Brown the member elect from our county, and to the people at large who cannot see the peculiar beauties of Washburne, they hiss into their ears that you are a drunkard past all hope of reform, talk of the disgrace Ills has already suffered from that cause in her senators, and talk of social vices to which they say you are addicted, untill they hope that through the mist their poisonous breaths surround you with, the people will fail to recognize their "gallant Dick Yates" I have had a long interview with Mr Lansing brought about in a manner so that he did not mistrust that it was of my seeking, much less that you were in the slightest degree connected with it or that I had ever read a line from you. Now what I am to say to you of that interview I hardly know, as <hr /> Mr Lansing and myself are on the the most intimate & confidential terms in political matters. What he said I managed so that he should volunteer is and it was too much of a confidential character for one to repeat. I can but give you my analysis of Mr Lansings character and you must draw your own conclusions, and even this I hesitate to do, and would not in the interest of any other man in Illinois. Mr Lansing is preeminently a politician. He always desires to be on the winning side and always will be if he can find out which that side is. Now if I was desirous of obtaining his support for anything, would in the first place try and convince him that I could succeed without his aid or at least was certain to with it. He is a good deal of a worker and likes to have this felt and appreciated. Like most other men, he works for himself and endeavors to think more of his own interests than of those of any friend. He has no attachment for any man that will stand in the way of his own interests. If there is any one thing in general that he aims at, it is that the North West part of the state shall have a more prominent position in our state politics and a more controling influence. I flattered myself that I could make him take an outspoken position in your favor, but I cannot do it without proceeding to schemes with him & which might do more hurt than <hr /> good. I can say one thing to you which I did not learn from Mr Lansing and that is the mere fact, that Mr Washburn and Mr L, went together to Genl Fuller this week, what their business was you know as well as I do. Mr L assured me that he had made no promises to Washburne. You can rely upon the support of our member Mr. Brown unless he should be made to believe at Springfield that it would be morraly wrong to support you. I have did my best to disabuse him here in regard to your vilifyers. His sympathies are all with you. He is a Methodist and a very concientious and upright man. I shall try and come to Springfield. Regretting this attempt of politicians to override her at the North the almost unanimous voice of the people and hoping and praying that their schemes may come to nought. I remain Very Faithfully Yours Porter Sheldon <hr /> Sheldon Hon Porter Rockford Dec. 5th 1864 Has been making an examination of the proceedings of certain Washburn men against you in that Dist. They are making strong grounds for attacking you on a moral point of view Your private character is assailed &c. Thinks Brown will go right unless he be influenced by the moral argument after coming to Springfield. Lansing has talked with him and he got from his conversation the idea that he is a man for his own interest. Always on the winning side &c. and the way for you to obtain him is to first make him believe you can succeed without him Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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 6 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 Porter Sheldon to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516427 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rockford Ills Dec 5th 1864 Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills. Governor, Your favor Nov 29th came duly to hand, and I immediately made it my business to ascertain what this sudden and systematic effort for Washburn and unceasing cowardly attacks on your private character meant, and I regret to inform you that there is a wide spread effort making here in the northern counties by Washburn that seems successful, to stir up amongst the leading political men an opposition to you, and where he or his friends cannot bring parties over to his support, they seek as a last resort to create a disaffection <hr /> toward you in favor of either Genl Palmer or Logan, not careing which. It is no time my dear Sir, through delicacy to conceal from you the arguments they make use of, trying I am satisfied to change a public sentiment now allmost unanimously for you, so that that public sentiment may not hang like a naked sword over their heads at Springfield and frighten them from their purpose to sacrifice you - but to their arguments: They say to politicians that you have no influence at Washington and cannot help your friends if you should wish to, or had the energy to. and then contrast the benefits of supporting such a man as Washburne who has influence and power and works to the last for his friends, over supporting yourself. To men who are not politicians but concientious men <hr /> like Mr Brown the member elect from our county, and to the people at large who cannot see the peculiar beauties of Washburne, they hiss into their ears that you are a drunkard past all hope of reform, talk of the disgrace Ills has already suffered from that cause in her senators, and talk of social vices to which they say you are addicted, untill they hope that through the mist their poisonous breaths surround you with, the people will fail to recognize their "gallant Dick Yates" I have had a long interview with Mr Lansing brought about in a manner so that he did not mistrust that it was of my seeking, much less that you were in the slightest degree connected with it or that I had ever read a line from you. Now what I am to say to you of that interview I hardly know, as <hr /> Mr Lansing and myself are on the the most intimate & confidential terms in political matters. What he said I managed so that he should volunteer is and it was too much of a confidential character for one to repeat. I can but give you my analysis of Mr Lansings character and you must draw your own conclusions, and even this I hesitate to do, and would not in the interest of any other man in Illinois. Mr Lansing is preeminently a politician. He always desires to be on the winning side and always will be if he can find out which that side is. Now if I was desirous of obtaining his support for anything, would in the first place try and convince him that I could succeed without his aid or at least was certain to with it. He is a good deal of a worker and likes to have this felt and appreciated. Like most other men, he works for himself and endeavors to think more of his own interests than of those of any friend. He has no attachment for any man that will stand in the way of his own interests. If there is any one thing in general that he aims at, it is that the North West part of the state shall have a more prominent position in our state politics and a more controling influence. I flattered myself that I could make him take an outspoken position in your favor, but I cannot do it without proceeding to schemes with him & which might do more hurt than <hr /> good. I can say one thing to you which I did not learn from Mr Lansing and that is the mere fact, that Mr Washburn and Mr L, went together to Genl Fuller this week, what their business was you know as well as I do. Mr L assured me that he had made no promises to Washburne. You can rely upon the support of our member Mr. Brown unless he should be made to believe at Springfield that it would be morraly wrong to support you. I have did my best to disabuse him here in regard to your vilifyers. His sympathies are all with you. He is a Methodist and a very concientious and upright man. I shall try and come to Springfield. Regretting this attempt of politicians to override her at the North the almost unanimous voice of the people and hoping and praying that their schemes may come to nought. I remain Very Faithfully Yours Porter Sheldon <hr /> Sheldon Hon Porter Rockford Dec. 5th 1864 Has been making an examination of the proceedings of certain Washburn men against you in that Dist. They are making strong grounds for attacking you on a moral point of view Your private character is assailed &c. Thinks Brown will go right unless he be influenced by the moral argument after coming to Springfield. Lansing has talked with him and he got from his conversation the idea that he is a man for his own interest. Always on the winning side &c. and the way for you to obtain him is to first make him believe you can succeed without him Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/708e8dee53bc27073f98dfc9774e5409.pdf 7c83565ba610edc90bef969896ad3af6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Onarga Ills. Dec. 5th 1864. Gov. Yates Dear Sir I duly received your note of last week with package of your Chicago Speech. In reply, allow me to say, that I am not unmindful of the wisdom and energy which you have manifested in the discharge of the perplexing duties of the Executive office, and which have contributed so much to secure the noble position which Illinois now occupies beside her sister states. I think you have fairly earned the Sentatorship, and so far as any vote of mine in the coming Legislature, can contribute to the consummation of such a result, it will be freely given. Hoping that hereafter I may have the pleasure of a personal acquaintance, I have the honor to remain Your Ob't. Serv't. Chas. H. Wood <hr /> Wood Chas H. Onarga Dec. 5/1864 Has received your Chicago speech, will distribute. The success of the state is greatly due to your exertions, and he wants you to be elected U S. S - and if his vote will do any good he intends to give it for you Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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 H. Wood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516426 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Onarga Ills. Dec. 5th 1864. Gov. Yates Dear Sir I duly received your note of last week with package of your Chicago Speech. In reply, allow me to say, that I am not unmindful of the wisdom and energy which you have manifested in the discharge of the perplexing duties of the Executive office, and which have contributed so much to secure the noble position which Illinois now occupies beside her sister states. I think you have fairly earned the Sentatorship, and so far as any vote of mine in the coming Legislature, can contribute to the consummation of such a result, it will be freely given. Hoping that hereafter I may have the pleasure of a personal acquaintance, I have the honor to remain Your Ob't. Serv't. Chas. H. Wood <hr /> Wood Chas H. Onarga Dec. 5/1864 Has received your Chicago speech, will distribute. The success of the state is greatly due to your exertions, and he wants you to be elected U S. S - and if his vote will do any good he intends to give it for you 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2b363673e47283ca3a2af59e24a45aef.pdf 71dc0905e75f4e63e6adfd3daa3bffa0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Waukegan Ills. Hon Richard Yates: Dec. 5 1864 Dear Sir: Your letters & copies of speeches &c. have arrived. I thank you kindly for your interest in behalf of my friend Alfred Ames. I understood the rule you mention and hardly hoped of there being an opening for him In his case we must wait and hope. I was much astonished and pained to receive from the Adjt Genl. in reply to my recommendation of Wells C Morrill Q. M. Sergt. of the 37" Ills. for Q. M. of Ill regt. a letter saying "that your rec.m came too late. A commission has already issued as Quartermaster 37" Ills. to James M Culbertson a private!" This Culbertson is a mere boy - a new recruit without any experience - and is not the choice of the regt. - Col Black may have recommended him because he is Col Black's cousin. W. C Morrill on the contrary was the choice of every officer except perhaps the Col. - A Quartermaster Sergt. entitled to it by rank & experience having been in service for four years - He enlisted <hr /> with me from this county. - I had supposed that there was "no deviation from the rule" that a private could not be appointed over an officer without very strong reasons - but it seems I was mistaken. - Although I do not belong to the regt. any more, I have a strong interest in it and I cannot refrain from speaking of the injustice of the thing when I see brave and worthy officers discarded for privates because they are relatives. In relation to Senator. I shall vote as the people of my county direct. There is no telling now what will be the sentiment of this people four weeks hence. I think now however a majority of this county are in your favor. I have the facilities for ascertaining the will of this people every week and I shall be instructed before I leave for Springfield - Your speaches will be distributed as requested. - Personally I have a very high regard for you. In common with my brother soldiers from Illinois I could wish you the brightest future - <hr /> I understand that you are to be at Evanston on Wedns. night. I would be down but unfortunately I start on a visit for a week, tomorrow morning and cannot possibly be down. I am Sir Respectfully Your Obt Servt E. B. Payne <hr /> Payne E B. Hon Waukegan Dec 5/1864 Sorry that Morrill could not be appointed QM as he requested - and that a private should have been promoted over him because he was a relative of the Col. He will vote for Senator as his constituents direct. A majority in the county are now for you. No telling how they will be in four weeks. Has facilities for ascertaining their views once a week. <hr /> Niles - Please come up this morning - bring this & the papers - come now if you can - Tell Col. Rogers I want to see him. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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. B. Payne to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516425 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Waukegan Ills. Hon Richard Yates: Dec. 5 1864 Dear Sir: Your letters & copies of speeches &c. have arrived. I thank you kindly for your interest in behalf of my friend Alfred Ames. I understood the rule you mention and hardly hoped of there being an opening for him In his case we must wait and hope. I was much astonished and pained to receive from the Adjt Genl. in reply to my recommendation of Wells C Morrill Q. M. Sergt. of the 37" Ills. for Q. M. of Ill regt. a letter saying "that your rec.m came too late. A commission has already issued as Quartermaster 37" Ills. to James M Culbertson a private!" This Culbertson is a mere boy - a new recruit without any experience - and is not the choice of the regt. - Col Black may have recommended him because he is Col Black's cousin. W. C Morrill on the contrary was the choice of every officer except perhaps the Col. - A Quartermaster Sergt. entitled to it by rank & experience having been in service for four years - He enlisted <hr /> with me from this county. - I had supposed that there was "no deviation from the rule" that a private could not be appointed over an officer without very strong reasons - but it seems I was mistaken. - Although I do not belong to the regt. any more, I have a strong interest in it and I cannot refrain from speaking of the injustice of the thing when I see brave and worthy officers discarded for privates because they are relatives. In relation to Senator. I shall vote as the people of my county direct. There is no telling now what will be the sentiment of this people four weeks hence. I think now however a majority of this county are in your favor. I have the facilities for ascertaining the will of this people every week and I shall be instructed before I leave for Springfield - Your speaches will be distributed as requested. - Personally I have a very high regard for you. In common with my brother soldiers from Illinois I could wish you the brightest future - <hr /> I understand that you are to be at Evanston on Wedns. night. I would be down but unfortunately I start on a visit for a week, tomorrow morning and cannot possibly be down. I am Sir Respectfully Your Obt Servt E. B. Payne <hr /> Payne E B. Hon Waukegan Dec 5/1864 Sorry that Morrill could not be appointed QM as he requested - and that a private should have been promoted over him because he was a relative of the Col. He will vote for Senator as his constituents direct. A majority in the county are now for you. No telling how they will be in four weeks. Has facilities for ascertaining their views once a week. <hr /> Niles - Please come up this morning - bring this & the papers - come now if you can - Tell Col. Rogers I want to see him. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/335852762c0ddb2756baf1add901aba8.pdf 838cd0bdb8b09e5522d2275c3bc23195 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galena 5th Dec 1864 Dear Yates If Judge Matthew Marvin of Galena is still in Springfield---leave all other employment & see him at once. I enclose you a note of introduction. he is not destitute of sense (like myself) but has an eye to the windward. You will soon see & guage him & see what company he trains with: he has as much if not more influence with Judge Platt our Representative to the State legislature than any other man: he is not overly partial to your quondam friend W. Judge Platt is a man of ample means so that an office merely of emolument would have little influence. I guess I think he is aspiring---perhaps <hr /> his eye may be on Congress---or something of this sort. why not then talk over these matters with Judge Marvin---& by the way I imagine that M would not prove inaccessible to the bait of some good position & that might strengthen his labors in your behalf. as you & they, however are all politicians, it is an art of temerity for me to make any suggestions in this direction; All through this region of County between here & Chicago down as far as Rock River it is thrown in our talk; by all parties, nearly, so industriously has your dear friend been, that you are a 'Sot' that you have to be helped upon the platform to speak, &, that at Chicago you had to be held up you was so drunk even when speaking & no longer ago than <hr /> today I was in a lawyers office & the conversation turned for a moment on politics & political men & your name was called. when a man who said he was in Springfield last August & there was then two men taking care of & watching you through a fit of delirium Tremens You can see from this, how your name is bandied about---& if true Richard what a deplorable condition you are in & to what a depth you would carry the moral status of the people of Illinois should you be elected & if these reports (let me hope they are the work of an enemy) be true I most earnestly desire your defeat---no matter how brilliant your talents---how great your erudition & past services. a man of intemperate habits is the tool & slave of the <hr /> vile & the mercenery & the more noble & generous his nature and disposition so much the more liable is he to become the victim of the base & unprincipled [pandiser?] of vice, crime & sin I know ful well Yates the generosity of your disposition---for I once shared (in time of some trouble & trial) your sympathy & affection & rest assured its memory burns as brightly to night as over thirty years ago; do what you can, will, or may I shall cherish it & you in evry right thought & action whilst life & thought & being last. but I must speak as I think & feel for I can never pander & flatter, & utter flipantly, the things I believe not. Now tell me plainly 'are these things' so. take judge M---to your house & lionise him somewhat. I guess thats the way you folks do such things be like Hannibal of old & hate and so teach your son a worse enmy to man than Rome to Hannibal yrs Allan Tomlin write <hr /> Tomlin Allen Galena Dec 5th 1864 If Judge Marvin of Galena is in Springfield by all means see him & talk to him. as he is not partial to your Quondam friend W---and has some influence. Hears reports are in circulations by your opposers---inpugning your personal & private character---That you are a Sot: If these reports are true notwithstanding his high oppinion of you as an eminent & qualified statesman &c Wants you to write him on the subject. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Allen Tomlin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516424 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galena 5th Dec 1864 Dear Yates If Judge Matthew Marvin of Galena is still in Springfield---leave all other employment & see him at once. I enclose you a note of introduction. he is not destitute of sense (like myself) but has an eye to the windward. You will soon see & guage him & see what company he trains with: he has as much if not more influence with Judge Platt our Representative to the State legislature than any other man: he is not overly partial to your quondam friend W. Judge Platt is a man of ample means so that an office merely of emolument would have little influence. I guess I think he is aspiring---perhaps <hr /> his eye may be on Congress---or something of this sort. why not then talk over these matters with Judge Marvin---& by the way I imagine that M would not prove inaccessible to the bait of some good position & that might strengthen his labors in your behalf. as you & they, however are all politicians, it is an art of temerity for me to make any suggestions in this direction; All through this region of County between here & Chicago down as far as Rock River it is thrown in our talk; by all parties, nearly, so industriously has your dear friend been, that you are a 'Sot' that you have to be helped upon the platform to speak, &, that at Chicago you had to be held up you was so drunk even when speaking & no longer ago than <hr /> today I was in a lawyers office & the conversation turned for a moment on politics & political men & your name was called. when a man who said he was in Springfield last August & there was then two men taking care of & watching you through a fit of delirium Tremens You can see from this, how your name is bandied about---& if true Richard what a deplorable condition you are in & to what a depth you would carry the moral status of the people of Illinois should you be elected & if these reports (let me hope they are the work of an enemy) be true I most earnestly desire your defeat---no matter how brilliant your talents---how great your erudition & past services. a man of intemperate habits is the tool & slave of the <hr /> vile & the mercenery & the more noble & generous his nature and disposition so much the more liable is he to become the victim of the base & unprincipled [pandiser?] of vice, crime & sin I know ful well Yates the generosity of your disposition---for I once shared (in time of some trouble & trial) your sympathy & affection & rest assured its memory burns as brightly to night as over thirty years ago; do what you can, will, or may I shall cherish it & you in evry right thought & action whilst life & thought & being last. but I must speak as I think & feel for I can never pander & flatter, & utter flipantly, the things I believe not. Now tell me plainly 'are these things' so. take judge M---to your house & lionise him somewhat. I guess thats the way you folks do such things be like Hannibal of old & hate and so teach your son a worse enmy to man than Rome to Hannibal yrs Allan Tomlin write <hr /> Tomlin Allen Galena Dec 5th 1864 If Judge Marvin of Galena is in Springfield by all means see him & talk to him. as he is not partial to your Quondam friend W---and has some influence. Hears reports are in circulations by your opposers---inpugning your personal & private character---That you are a Sot: If these reports are true notwithstanding his high oppinion of you as an eminent & qualified statesman &c Wants you to write him on the subject. 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c90e2540a4018e930341c951ab8f2c98.pdf 43e9acfa4e9557327687eb1c57f2bb3b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mt. Morris Illinois Dec 5th 1864 Dear Govenor Yours of the 29th ult came duly to hand, although I did not think it possible that Mr Pinckney Could be induced under any circumstances to so far disregard the wishes of the people of this county as to vote or in any way directly or indirectly Support the pretentions of Any other Man for the U.S. Senate. Still upon receipt of your letter I lost no time in seeing him and Satisfying Myself. I spent last evening with him and he assured me that he was Satisfied a large Majority of the voters of this county were and had been for the past two years for you, and that he would Most Certainly vote and use his influence heartily for you. He is my neighbour has been for twenty years I know him and you can rely on him. Your letter took me by Surprise for when I heard down near Atlanta that we had carried the State I Supposed the <hr /> choice of Senator was decided. As this is the first opportunity I have had of visiting Ill in the past Eight Months and for the past two Months have been in northern Georgia not even Seeing a News-paper published north of the Ohio river, consequently have had no opportunity to post myself, as to the extent of commitment In passing through Chicago I met Bill Church he thought Washburn & Logan were combining but I had but a few minutes with him. What is the Tribune after, I have just finished reading the three or four last issues do I guess right in Supposing they are trying to get up divisions hoping a compromise may be made on Ogelsby thereby making Deacon Bross Governor I told Pinckney last night that I could See no other object. Bill Church was entirely Sanguine of your Election. I would be glad to hear from you give me the points I assure you it will afford me infinite Satisfaction if I can do anything to assist you. <hr /> I dont Know how long I can remain in Ill as I am away from my post now without a formal leave feared if I went through with all the formual necessary to to obtain a formal leave if I Succeeded it would be to late, I think if Col Andrews had remained at the head of the Pay Dept. he would have placed me on duty in Ill, but before I returned from Making the payments to Genl Sherman's Army, Maj Brice was placed in Chg, As Acting PMaster Genl. That the People the union voters of this Congressional district are decidedly in favour of your Election there is no doubt, and the only thing to fear is from the politicians. If Mr Washburn Could Succeed of Course it would make a vacancy in Congressional district & he has I presume of course promised to drop his mantal on every aspirant in the District. I Suggested to our Reps last night that Mr W's Successor would not be Selected from those who deceived the parties that placed them in power in my humble opinion Resp' Your Obt Sevt Chs Newcomer <hr /> Newcomer Charles Mt. Morris, Dec 5th 1864 Upon recp't of your letter he hastened to sound Mr Pinckney, & after Spending and Evening with him he had no difficulty in finding out that he would support you warmly. A large majority of the Union men of that County are for you. You are sure of Success. You may rely on Mr Pinckney. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charles Newcomer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516423 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mt. Morris Illinois Dec 5th 1864 Dear Govenor Yours of the 29th ult came duly to hand, although I did not think it possible that Mr Pinckney Could be induced under any circumstances to so far disregard the wishes of the people of this county as to vote or in any way directly or indirectly Support the pretentions of Any other Man for the U.S. Senate. Still upon receipt of your letter I lost no time in seeing him and Satisfying Myself. I spent last evening with him and he assured me that he was Satisfied a large Majority of the voters of this county were and had been for the past two years for you, and that he would Most Certainly vote and use his influence heartily for you. He is my neighbour has been for twenty years I know him and you can rely on him. Your letter took me by Surprise for when I heard down near Atlanta that we had carried the State I Supposed the <hr /> choice of Senator was decided. As this is the first opportunity I have had of visiting Ill in the past Eight Months and for the past two Months have been in northern Georgia not even Seeing a News-paper published north of the Ohio river, consequently have had no opportunity to post myself, as to the extent of commitment In passing through Chicago I met Bill Church he thought Washburn & Logan were combining but I had but a few minutes with him. What is the Tribune after, I have just finished reading the three or four last issues do I guess right in Supposing they are trying to get up divisions hoping a compromise may be made on Ogelsby thereby making Deacon Bross Governor I told Pinckney last night that I could See no other object. Bill Church was entirely Sanguine of your Election. I would be glad to hear from you give me the points I assure you it will afford me infinite Satisfaction if I can do anything to assist you. <hr /> I dont Know how long I can remain in Ill as I am away from my post now without a formal leave feared if I went through with all the formual necessary to to obtain a formal leave if I Succeeded it would be to late, I think if Col Andrews had remained at the head of the Pay Dept. he would have placed me on duty in Ill, but before I returned from Making the payments to Genl Sherman's Army, Maj Brice was placed in Chg, As Acting PMaster Genl. That the People the union voters of this Congressional district are decidedly in favour of your Election there is no doubt, and the only thing to fear is from the politicians. If Mr Washburn Could Succeed of Course it would make a vacancy in Congressional district & he has I presume of course promised to drop his mantal on every aspirant in the District. I Suggested to our Reps last night that Mr W's Successor would not be Selected from those who deceived the parties that placed them in power in my humble opinion Resp' Your Obt Sevt Chs Newcomer <hr /> Newcomer Charles Mt. Morris, Dec 5th 1864 Upon recp't of your letter he hastened to sound Mr Pinckney, & after Spending and Evening with him he had no difficulty in finding out that he would support you warmly. A large majority of the Union men of that County are for you. You are sure of Success. You may rely on Mr Pinckney. 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9b915a79350c87ddb3104763f247cb92.pdf 980a4dae138147a0b3d4aac2cad74da4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Decatur Ills Dec 5th 1864 Hon R Yates Dear sir Yours of Nov 29th has Just come to hand to gather with a package of your Bryan Hall speach which I have distributed I will be in Springfield in a few days & will call on you Respectfully your obt servt Hon R Yates J C Pugh <hr /> Pugh J. C Decatur. Dec 5/64. Has recd speeches & distributed them. Will be in Springfield soon & call on you. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. C. Pugh to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516422 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Decatur Ills Dec 5th 1864 Hon R Yates Dear sir Yours of Nov 29th has Just come to hand to gather with a package of your Bryan Hall speach which I have distributed I will be in Springfield in a few days & will call on you Respectfully your obt servt Hon R Yates J C Pugh <hr /> Pugh J. C Decatur. Dec 5/64. Has recd speeches & distributed them. Will be in Springfield soon & call on you. 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4d6989239b642cdcbf60dad9cf302fc6.pdf fa97874eac6ec68f35a1205493398519 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville Ill Dec. 5 1864 Dr Gov There are indications of such a combination as you refer to---on Logan probably of the disappointed & malignant par exampla---Abbott of Alton Prov. Marshal & Bob Smith who is loud for "War Democrats"! I will see the Bond Madison & Washington Co members if at all necessary. I have assurances very reliable that the first is all right. I think I can reach the Second thru Metcalf and the Washington man through Quick. Tom Quick who by the way is a host. Write him at Irvington Washington Co. Yours Truly N. Niles <hr /> Niles Col N Belleville Dec 5th 1864 There are indications of the combination you refer to---on Logan through Abbot Pro Marshal at Alton and Bob Smith who is loud for "War Democrates" Thinks the Bond man is all right---Can reach the Washington man through Tom. Quick who is a "Host"---lives at Irvington &c---and the Madison man through Metcalf Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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 N. Niles to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516421 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville Ill Dec. 5 1864 Dr Gov There are indications of such a combination as you refer to---on Logan probably of the disappointed & malignant par exampla---Abbott of Alton Prov. Marshal & Bob Smith who is loud for "War Democrats"! I will see the Bond Madison & Washington Co members if at all necessary. I have assurances very reliable that the first is all right. I think I can reach the Second thru Metcalf and the Washington man through Quick. Tom Quick who by the way is a host. Write him at Irvington Washington Co. Yours Truly N. Niles <hr /> Niles Col N Belleville Dec 5th 1864 There are indications of the combination you refer to---on Logan through Abbot Pro Marshal at Alton and Bob Smith who is loud for "War Democrates" Thinks the Bond man is all right---Can reach the Washington man through Tom. Quick who is a "Host"---lives at Irvington &c---and the Madison man through Metcalf 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3a5162541316d5aec7e008536dd929fb.pdf 3623ed42dfb080c1836d0326d4d88497 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Dec. 3d 1864. Surgeon in Charge. US Gen'l Hosp'l. Davids Island. New York Harbor N.Y. Sir: Dwight Preston of Co "F" 39th Ills Vols. who was formerly confined in your hopital and is now at home on sick furlough wrote to me (through his attending Physician) in Aug. last to have him transfered to a hospital in Illinois I advised him to forward to you Affidavits and certificate of his Physician, showing his inability to travel &c and a transfer would be granted. He has recently informed me that a compliance with the above directions failed <hr /> to elicit your attentention Will you please look up the papers and if consistent with regulations have him transfered to Hospital at Chicago or some other point in this State. where he will be nearer friends & home. and inform me of action taken. and oblige Your Obed't Sev't Richd. Yates Governor. <hr /> DI Camp Gen Hospital, Davids Island NYH Dec. 8. 1864. Respectfully returned to His Excellency Gov. Yates with the information that an existing order of the War Department prohibits the transfer of men, while absent on furloughs. They must return to the Hospital from which the furlough was granted, (or furnish the certificate of their attending physician of their inability to travel, sworn to in the presence of a magistrate, & return as soon as sufficiently recovered.) Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant, Warren Webster apo & [gy?] usa [Inchg?] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Surgeon in Charge Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516420 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Dec. 3d 1864. Surgeon in Charge. US Gen'l Hosp'l. Davids Island. New York Harbor N.Y. Sir: Dwight Preston of Co "F" 39th Ills Vols. who was formerly confined in your hopital and is now at home on sick furlough wrote to me (through his attending Physician) in Aug. last to have him transfered to a hospital in Illinois I advised him to forward to you Affidavits and certificate of his Physician, showing his inability to travel &c and a transfer would be granted. He has recently informed me that a compliance with the above directions failed <hr /> to elicit your attentention Will you please look up the papers and if consistent with regulations have him transfered to Hospital at Chicago or some other point in this State. where he will be nearer friends & home. and inform me of action taken. and oblige Your Obed't Sev't Richd. Yates Governor. <hr /> DI Camp Gen Hospital, Davids Island NYH Dec. 8. 1864. Respectfully returned to His Excellency Gov. Yates with the information that an existing order of the War Department prohibits the transfer of men, while absent on furloughs. They must return to the Hospital from which the furlough was granted, (or furnish the certificate of their attending physician of their inability to travel, sworn to in the presence of a magistrate, & return as soon as sufficiently recovered.) Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant, Warren Webster apo & [gy?] usa [Inchg?] 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/71a348e715c58a2c8f3f0b7315c0bbe0.pdf 6ef313762deff8919e5506ba4eabdaf7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Dec. 3. 1864 His Excellency Govorner R. Yates. Springfield, Ills. Dear Governor I desire to acknowledge the receipt of your esteemed letter of 30th ult. and also the package of your speeches. I shall distribute them with great deal of pleasure among the many friends you have in this city. I suppose you are fully aware that the Senatorial question grows warmer and warmer every day. I should not have alluded to it, did I not fear that you might construe entire silence on my part as inimical to you. Such is not the case. I said in the commencement that I should not pledge myself for any man till I got to Springfield and I mean to stick to it. I shall try to ascertain the wish of my constituents, and carry it out. If I can get through with a couple of cases I have to try next week, I shall come down to Springfield to provide a place where I can stay during the session, if I do, I shall call on you Believe me as ever Yours truly A. F. Stevenson. <hr /> Stevenson A. F. Chicago Dec 3d 1864. Has received speeches &c & will distribute them with pleasure among your many friends there The Senatorial question grows warmer & warmer every day. He would say nothing about it but fears that entire silence might be construed that he was against you. Such is not the case. He will not pledge himself for any man until the sitting of Leg---& will then carry out the wish of his constituents Will call on you next week Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. F. Stevenson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516419 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Dec. 3. 1864 His Excellency Govorner R. Yates. Springfield, Ills. Dear Governor I desire to acknowledge the receipt of your esteemed letter of 30th ult. and also the package of your speeches. I shall distribute them with great deal of pleasure among the many friends you have in this city. I suppose you are fully aware that the Senatorial question grows warmer and warmer every day. I should not have alluded to it, did I not fear that you might construe entire silence on my part as inimical to you. Such is not the case. I said in the commencement that I should not pledge myself for any man till I got to Springfield and I mean to stick to it. I shall try to ascertain the wish of my constituents, and carry it out. If I can get through with a couple of cases I have to try next week, I shall come down to Springfield to provide a place where I can stay during the session, if I do, I shall call on you Believe me as ever Yours truly A. F. Stevenson. <hr /> Stevenson A. F. Chicago Dec 3d 1864. Has received speeches &c & will distribute them with pleasure among your many friends there The Senatorial question grows warmer & warmer every day. He would say nothing about it but fears that entire silence might be construed that he was against you. Such is not the case. He will not pledge himself for any man until the sitting of Leg---& will then carry out the wish of his constituents Will call on you next week 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ea06a2a397544b2c0732ffa73303c064.pdf b5232535e136e0102663b60104332315 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Decr 3rd /64 Hon Richard Yates Governor, Dear Sir, I recd an answer to your letter to Comr Lewis---& after acknowledging the recpt---says--- "It would afford me much pleasure to furnish you the statement desired, but I regret to be obliged to say that the returns made to this office, furnish neither the number or Capacity of the distilleries, and we have no data from which any estimate of either can be made." Now what do you think of the head & center of the Internal revenue department---who had no data of the number or capacity of that department of manufacturers---from which the Govt expects, to derive the largest portion of revnue does it not show that the interests of Govt under such a head---are & will be subject to great losses from swindling, by & through false returns---& no returns at all? Such a man should not retain his position a day after Congress meets---for he not only causes the Govt to loose largely from reasons above. but Each & evry <hr /> State must become loosers---to a greater or less Extent---from the lack of information & of ability to use information subject to his call, for the benefit of Govt. The less the the Genl Govt collects, of revinue desired from the privelege given to the Distiller of Whiskey, the more will have to be collected by direct taxation on the labor of the Country---for all will acknowledge that in what ever way the direct tax is laid---that the most of it finaly comes from labor. Washburn was here this week & much to my surprise--- I understand he anounces himself as candidate for, of right your place. I trust he may be disaponted---& that you may not. I understand from Democrats---that they intend forming any combination they can---in order to defeat you---prehaps Logan may trouble you with my best wishes for your success. I am, Yours truly on call J. J. Richards <hr /> Hon Richards J. J. Chicago Dec 3d/1864 Has received an answer to the letter you wrote Commdr Lewis, which states that he has no data from which to furnish the information asked. What do you think of such a report from one occupying such a position? Should he not be removed as soon as Congress meets? Thinks he will do the Gov't, more harm than good. Washburn was there recently & has declared himself, a candidate. Democrats have said they would go into any combination against you. Hopes for your success. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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. J. Richards to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516418 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Decr 3rd /64 Hon Richard Yates Governor, Dear Sir, I recd an answer to your letter to Comr Lewis---& after acknowledging the recpt---says--- "It would afford me much pleasure to furnish you the statement desired, but I regret to be obliged to say that the returns made to this office, furnish neither the number or Capacity of the distilleries, and we have no data from which any estimate of either can be made." Now what do you think of the head & center of the Internal revenue department---who had no data of the number or capacity of that department of manufacturers---from which the Govt expects, to derive the largest portion of revnue does it not show that the interests of Govt under such a head---are & will be subject to great losses from swindling, by & through false returns---& no returns at all? Such a man should not retain his position a day after Congress meets---for he not only causes the Govt to loose largely from reasons above. but Each & evry <hr /> State must become loosers---to a greater or less Extent---from the lack of information & of ability to use information subject to his call, for the benefit of Govt. The less the the Genl Govt collects, of revinue desired from the privelege given to the Distiller of Whiskey, the more will have to be collected by direct taxation on the labor of the Country---for all will acknowledge that in what ever way the direct tax is laid---that the most of it finaly comes from labor. Washburn was here this week & much to my surprise--- I understand he anounces himself as candidate for, of right your place. I trust he may be disaponted---& that you may not. I understand from Democrats---that they intend forming any combination they can---in order to defeat you---prehaps Logan may trouble you with my best wishes for your success. I am, Yours truly on call J. J. Richards <hr /> Hon Richards J. J. Chicago Dec 3d/1864 Has received an answer to the letter you wrote Commdr Lewis, which states that he has no data from which to furnish the information asked. What do you think of such a report from one occupying such a position? Should he not be removed as soon as Congress meets? Thinks he will do the Gov't, more harm than good. Washburn was there recently & has declared himself, a candidate. Democrats have said they would go into any combination against you. Hopes for your success. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/babf0601a23d0d22d4e046ce11a966b7.pdf 7422e3b3768c4b7427c7eb34509e77f7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Decr 3d 1864. Surgeon in Charge, U. S. Gen'l Hosp'l. New Albany Ind. Sir. If consistent with present regulations I respectfully ask that N. J. Kemp of Co "K" 85th Ills. Vols. now in your Hospital be transfered to a hospital in this State that he may be nearer his home and friends Please report to me of action taken soon as possible and oblige Your Obed't Sev't Richd. Yates Gov'r <hr /> Office Supt Gen Hospital New Albany Ind Dec 6" 64. Respectfully returned to Gov. Yates, with the information that the within named man, (N. J. Kemp, Co K 85" Ill Inf.) was transferred to General Hospital Springfield Ill, Dec 2nd 1864. Thos W Fry Surgeon U.S.A mC. Supt. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Surgeon in Charge Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516417 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Decr 3d 1864. Surgeon in Charge, U. S. Gen'l Hosp'l. New Albany Ind. Sir. If consistent with present regulations I respectfully ask that N. J. Kemp of Co "K" 85th Ills. Vols. now in your Hospital be transfered to a hospital in this State that he may be nearer his home and friends Please report to me of action taken soon as possible and oblige Your Obed't Sev't Richd. Yates Gov'r <hr /> Office Supt Gen Hospital New Albany Ind Dec 6" 64. Respectfully returned to Gov. Yates, with the information that the within named man, (N. J. Kemp, Co K 85" Ill Inf.) was transferred to General Hospital Springfield Ill, Dec 2nd 1864. Thos W Fry Surgeon U.S.A mC. Supt. 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/308bb14b2d93c5e489a0e4ac7aeff28f.pdf 8b2246b453280a3df7074780e9a8535d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Davids Island New York Harbor Dec third 1864 To Hon Governor Yates Dear Sir: I take the liberty to petition to you for a transfer from this Hospital to Chicago. I am here as a patient, being disabled by a wound received on the 16th of May last at (or near) Fort Darling. I belong to F Company 39th Ill Volls Infantry. & if you will Send a me a transfer You would bestow a great favor on me. My Name & address is on the other Side. <hr /> James. M. Manzer private, Co. F, 39th Ill Volls. Now at De Camp General Hospital Davids Island New York Harbor pavilion.7. Warren Webster Assistent Surgeon in Charge of this Hospital Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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 M. Manzer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516416 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Davids Island New York Harbor Dec third 1864 To Hon Governor Yates Dear Sir: I take the liberty to petition to you for a transfer from this Hospital to Chicago. I am here as a patient, being disabled by a wound received on the 16th of May last at (or near) Fort Darling. I belong to F Company 39th Ill Volls Infantry. & if you will Send a me a transfer You would bestow a great favor on me. My Name & address is on the other Side. <hr /> James. M. Manzer private, Co. F, 39th Ill Volls. Now at De Camp General Hospital Davids Island New York Harbor pavilion.7. Warren Webster Assistent Surgeon in Charge of this Hospital 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/81ce3f6ee7f200e245ef05cdccc4a4f9.pdf ceb04d46dd22a8e50ead2fdae0741e95 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Private) Collector's Office, United States Internal Revenue, Tenth District, Illinois. Greenville, Dec. 2, 1864 Gov. Richard Yates, Springfield, Ills., Dear Friend: Your package of speeches were rec'd and distributed according to your request. Your letter accompanying, with congratulations on our glorious victory, was rec'd, and would have been answered sooner, but I supposed you would like to hear from our member, Mr. Dresser, and as I did not know how he stood, I thought best to wait a few days for an opportunity to see him. He lives 8 or 9 miles in the country and does not come to town often, so that I have not yet seen him. He has never spoken to me, nor I to him, on the subject of the Senatorship. I have only seen him once since the election, and that was at our jollification, where I had to make a speech; and in the rejoicing and gladness over the general result, the Senatorial <hr /> question was overlooked. Yours of the 29th is before me, and I regret that I cannot tell you how Mr. Dresser feels on the subject; but I think he will not hesitate to vote as he thinks a majority of the Union men of this county would go. However, he may be unable to make up his mind in regard to how the people stand, and would then be influenced by his friends and his own personal predilections. In regard to myself, you probably remember what I wrote to you four years ago - "that I hoped to see you succeed Douglas in the U. S. Senate." I have long been a personal admirer of your course in public life. I rejoiced at your election to Congress in 1850, and doubly rejoiced when you beat John Calhoun in 1852, notwithstanding the disadvantage you labored under of the then late gerrymandering of the District. Your course in regard to the Nebraska Bill made me feel proud of you, and your defeat in 1854 on account <hr /> of that course saddened and grieved me, to think that a good man should be beaten for doing right. The case made such an impression on my mind that I have never yet forgotten that Harris beat you just 200 votes. When at the State Convention in 1858 at Springfield, I heard you declare undying hostility to slavery, regardless of the opinions of others, I exclaimed in my heart: "Dick Yates is one of the best and noblest men of Earth - would to God the country were full of such!" In 1860 you were my first choice for Governor, and afterwards for the Senate. I am now speaking the truth frankly, and trust you will forgive me if I touch upon a subject disagreeable to you, and doubly so to me. Soon after you were elected Governor the report became current that you had one serious failing, that of drinking too hard. At first I bitterly denied it, and pledged my word that it was not true; and I continued to deny it until the evidence <hr /> became so strong that I could deny it no longer. Since that time I have heard the expression, "Glorious Dick Yates, he would be the best man in the world, were it not for his failing," until my heart has grown sick. Even as late as last night I heard a very intelligent man, our County Clerk, say: "What a splendid record Yates has made for himself. He would be my first choice for the Senate, President, or anything he might want, were it not for his drinking." To hear such expressions often must be very painful to your friends, and pleasing to your enemies. If the cause for such remarks could be removed, you can hardly imagine how much your friends would rejoice and bless you in their hearts, while they would also praise God for working the change. I feel deeply on this subject, and know that thousands of others do also, although they may not speak so frankly as I do. It may be that I am too frank, and will lose your esteem and friendship on account of it. If so, I shall regret it; but remember, Governor, I am still your friend, and will stand by you. I will see Mr. Dresser the first opportunity, & use my influence in your favor, if it is needed. I will also try to be at Springfield at the opening of the Session. Please drop me a line. Very Respectfully, J. T. Alexander. <hr /> Alexander J. T. Greenville Dec. 3d 1864. Has received speeches and properly distributed. Has not been able to ascertain how Mr. Dresser is on the Senator question but thinks he will support you. Will see him soon & influence him if it is necessary. Refers to your popularity and to the increase you might have if not for "one failing" &c. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. T. Alexander to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516415 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Private) Collector's Office, United States Internal Revenue, Tenth District, Illinois. Greenville, Dec. 2, 1864 Gov. Richard Yates, Springfield, Ills., Dear Friend: Your package of speeches were rec'd and distributed according to your request. Your letter accompanying, with congratulations on our glorious victory, was rec'd, and would have been answered sooner, but I supposed you would like to hear from our member, Mr. Dresser, and as I did not know how he stood, I thought best to wait a few days for an opportunity to see him. He lives 8 or 9 miles in the country and does not come to town often, so that I have not yet seen him. He has never spoken to me, nor I to him, on the subject of the Senatorship. I have only seen him once since the election, and that was at our jollification, where I had to make a speech; and in the rejoicing and gladness over the general result, the Senatorial <hr /> question was overlooked. Yours of the 29th is before me, and I regret that I cannot tell you how Mr. Dresser feels on the subject; but I think he will not hesitate to vote as he thinks a majority of the Union men of this county would go. However, he may be unable to make up his mind in regard to how the people stand, and would then be influenced by his friends and his own personal predilections. In regard to myself, you probably remember what I wrote to you four years ago - "that I hoped to see you succeed Douglas in the U. S. Senate." I have long been a personal admirer of your course in public life. I rejoiced at your election to Congress in 1850, and doubly rejoiced when you beat John Calhoun in 1852, notwithstanding the disadvantage you labored under of the then late gerrymandering of the District. Your course in regard to the Nebraska Bill made me feel proud of you, and your defeat in 1854 on account <hr /> of that course saddened and grieved me, to think that a good man should be beaten for doing right. The case made such an impression on my mind that I have never yet forgotten that Harris beat you just 200 votes. When at the State Convention in 1858 at Springfield, I heard you declare undying hostility to slavery, regardless of the opinions of others, I exclaimed in my heart: "Dick Yates is one of the best and noblest men of Earth - would to God the country were full of such!" In 1860 you were my first choice for Governor, and afterwards for the Senate. I am now speaking the truth frankly, and trust you will forgive me if I touch upon a subject disagreeable to you, and doubly so to me. Soon after you were elected Governor the report became current that you had one serious failing, that of drinking too hard. At first I bitterly denied it, and pledged my word that it was not true; and I continued to deny it until the evidence <hr /> became so strong that I could deny it no longer. Since that time I have heard the expression, "Glorious Dick Yates, he would be the best man in the world, were it not for his failing," until my heart has grown sick. Even as late as last night I heard a very intelligent man, our County Clerk, say: "What a splendid record Yates has made for himself. He would be my first choice for the Senate, President, or anything he might want, were it not for his drinking." To hear such expressions often must be very painful to your friends, and pleasing to your enemies. If the cause for such remarks could be removed, you can hardly imagine how much your friends would rejoice and bless you in their hearts, while they would also praise God for working the change. I feel deeply on this subject, and know that thousands of others do also, although they may not speak so frankly as I do. It may be that I am too frank, and will lose your esteem and friendship on account of it. If so, I shall regret it; but remember, Governor, I am still your friend, and will stand by you. I will see Mr. Dresser the first opportunity, & use my influence in your favor, if it is needed. I will also try to be at Springfield at the opening of the Session. Please drop me a line. Very Respectfully, J. T. Alexander. <hr /> Alexander J. T. Greenville Dec. 3d 1864. Has received speeches and properly distributed. Has not been able to ascertain how Mr. Dresser is on the Senator question but thinks he will support you. Will see him soon & influence him if it is necessary. Refers to your popularity and to the increase you might have if not for "one failing" &c. 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/05513b8ce202ea9a98b32da369e52502.pdf deff09d31b25ea9854d6034c8e204f8a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Law and Collection Office of Willson & Merriam, No. 48 Clark Street. Chicago, Ill, Decr 2nd 1864. Dear Governor, I shall send you by Express tomorrow 100 copies R R. Gazette containing two articles from my pen, one on yourself and one on Song John. I wish the first was worthier of the subject. The latter was as mean as I could possibly make it in the limited times now at my command. I regret that I am going to leave Illinois before the senatorial election as if my services could do you any good I should be at your command. I have no doubt of your success yet I know that no efforts should be relaxed through self confidence. <hr /> I have no doubt that the people are emphatically in your favor. Very sincerely, Your friend Sol M. Willson <hr /> Wilson Sol. M. Chicago Dec. 2nd 1864. Will send tomorrow by Express 100 copies of RR Gazette containing two articles from his pen. one on you. the other on Song John. Wishes the first was worthier of the subject The latter was as mean as he had time to make it. Regrets he has to leave the state before Sen. Election as he would like to aid you Has no doubt yet of your success. but thinks no effort should be relaxed through self confidence The people are emphatically in your favor. Sen. <hr /> Wilson Sol. M. Chicago Dec. 2nd 1864. Will send tomorrow by express 100 copies of RR Gazette containing two articles from his pen. one on you. the other on Song John. Wishes the first was worthier of the subject the latter was as mean as he had time to make it. Regrets he has to leave the state before Sen. Election as he would like to aid you Has no doubt yet of your success - but thinks no effort should be relaxed through self confidence The people are emphatically in your favor. Sen. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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 M. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516414 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Law and Collection Office of Willson & Merriam, No. 48 Clark Street. Chicago, Ill, Decr 2nd 1864. Dear Governor, I shall send you by Express tomorrow 100 copies R R. Gazette containing two articles from my pen, one on yourself and one on Song John. I wish the first was worthier of the subject. The latter was as mean as I could possibly make it in the limited times now at my command. I regret that I am going to leave Illinois before the senatorial election as if my services could do you any good I should be at your command. I have no doubt of your success yet I know that no efforts should be relaxed through self confidence. <hr /> I have no doubt that the people are emphatically in your favor. Very sincerely, Your friend Sol M. Willson <hr /> Wilson Sol. M. Chicago Dec. 2nd 1864. Will send tomorrow by Express 100 copies of RR Gazette containing two articles from his pen. one on you. the other on Song John. Wishes the first was worthier of the subject The latter was as mean as he had time to make it. Regrets he has to leave the state before Sen. Election as he would like to aid you Has no doubt yet of your success. but thinks no effort should be relaxed through self confidence The people are emphatically in your favor. Sen. <hr /> Wilson Sol. M. Chicago Dec. 2nd 1864. Will send tomorrow by express 100 copies of RR Gazette containing two articles from his pen. one on you. the other on Song John. Wishes the first was worthier of the subject the latter was as mean as he had time to make it. Regrets he has to leave the state before Sen. Election as he would like to aid you Has no doubt yet of your success - but thinks no effort should be relaxed through self confidence The people are emphatically in your favor. Sen. 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bc10b3a1b8645a82066e5b9d18e4e235.pdf 0070d8c4f82ce29e32049730a3ec0862 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lincoln Dec. 2" 1864 Gov Yates - Dear Sir - I regret to learn that Col. Hurt of the 106 is dead. He was a True man. I also regret to learn that you have opposition for the U S Senatorship---but you will beat them and those who oppose You will, in the end, only injure themselves---for no good true man ought to be in the way this time under the circumstances. I can control the influence of this paper and intend to write for it till the meeting of the Legislature---and I hope to be able to be of some service to you with Gens Logan Haynie Col. Kuykendall and others. We ought to have Elected the [Lino?] representatives from this District and had others <hr /> have done their duty as your humble servant did it would have been done. I only regret not going among my old Friends and relatives in Morgan and aid in the Election of Ayres---which I think you might have done---but it is all over and we must make the best of it. I want you to promote Capt B. B. Pegram of the 106---about whom I spoke to you some time ago and who you said should be promoted. He merits the promotion & is entitled to it by senority and his father and Brothers are among your best friends in Logan Please write me about the matter also about your chances and if I or any of the friends can serve you indicate in what way . After your Election I shall let politics alone for a season Yours Truly W. W. Wyatt <hr /> Wyatt W. W Lincoln Dec 1st 1864 Is sorry to hear you have opposition for the Senate You will beat them & those who oppose you will in the end only injure themselves. He can control the papers there and will do what he can in that way. Wishes you to promote Capt B B Pegram of the 106th Regt Col Niles Endorse whether this appl can be made---if nothing in way make it and return this letter. [in another ink] A. G. O (Ex O) Dec 16, 1864 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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. W. Wyatt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516413 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lincoln Dec. 2" 1864 Gov Yates - Dear Sir - I regret to learn that Col. Hurt of the 106 is dead. He was a True man. I also regret to learn that you have opposition for the U S Senatorship---but you will beat them and those who oppose You will, in the end, only injure themselves---for no good true man ought to be in the way this time under the circumstances. I can control the influence of this paper and intend to write for it till the meeting of the Legislature---and I hope to be able to be of some service to you with Gens Logan Haynie Col. Kuykendall and others. We ought to have Elected the [Lino?] representatives from this District and had others <hr /> have done their duty as your humble servant did it would have been done. I only regret not going among my old Friends and relatives in Morgan and aid in the Election of Ayres---which I think you might have done---but it is all over and we must make the best of it. I want you to promote Capt B. B. Pegram of the 106---about whom I spoke to you some time ago and who you said should be promoted. He merits the promotion & is entitled to it by senority and his father and Brothers are among your best friends in Logan Please write me about the matter also about your chances and if I or any of the friends can serve you indicate in what way . After your Election I shall let politics alone for a season Yours Truly W. W. Wyatt <hr /> Wyatt W. W Lincoln Dec 1st 1864 Is sorry to hear you have opposition for the Senate You will beat them & those who oppose you will in the end only injure themselves. He can control the papers there and will do what he can in that way. Wishes you to promote Capt B B Pegram of the 106th Regt Col Niles Endorse whether this appl can be made---if nothing in way make it and return this letter. [in another ink] A. G. O (Ex O) Dec 16, 1864 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bf60b121e8c5a714b71225a8a7e59d0f.pdf 0afccfb14ccfb34c5174be9707878872 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Danville Ills. Dec. 2d 1864 Gov Yates My Dr Sir Your letter of the 29th Nov. has Just came to hand & contents noted we were considerably Disapointed by your not being with us on that occasion but we had a fine time & Everything went of fine. In Reference to any Efforts that are being made to Defeat you will prove of no Effect in my opinion the Eyes of a large majority of the union party in the State are turned to you as the man for the place & I Dont apprehend any difficulty in the party on that Subject my Judgment is Gov that you will be nominiated with a perfect whiz anything that I can do for you Just let me know & I am at your Service Either at the present or in the future hoping to See you Soon & that all may go well, (which I have an abiding faith will) I Remain your friend truly J. Peters <hr /> Peters Hon J. Danville Dec. 2d 1864. Has received letter speeches &c. They were much disappointed in not having you with them at meeting. He thinks there is no cause for fears of your success. Thinks you will be nominated with a perfect whiz. The eyes of a large majority of the Union Party are turned to you as the only man for the place. Anything he can do for you he is at your service &c Gov---This paper was handed me by Col Johnson with papers of 28 Reg--probably in error Dec 9 64 [Hipes?] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Peters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516412 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Danville Ills. Dec. 2d 1864 Gov Yates My Dr Sir Your letter of the 29th Nov. has Just came to hand & contents noted we were considerably Disapointed by your not being with us on that occasion but we had a fine time & Everything went of fine. In Reference to any Efforts that are being made to Defeat you will prove of no Effect in my opinion the Eyes of a large majority of the union party in the State are turned to you as the man for the place & I Dont apprehend any difficulty in the party on that Subject my Judgment is Gov that you will be nominiated with a perfect whiz anything that I can do for you Just let me know & I am at your Service Either at the present or in the future hoping to See you Soon & that all may go well, (which I have an abiding faith will) I Remain your friend truly J. Peters <hr /> Peters Hon J. Danville Dec. 2d 1864. Has received letter speeches &c. They were much disappointed in not having you with them at meeting. He thinks there is no cause for fears of your success. Thinks you will be nominated with a perfect whiz. The eyes of a large majority of the Union Party are turned to you as the only man for the place. Anything he can do for you he is at your service &c Gov---This paper was handed me by Col Johnson with papers of 28 Reg--probably in error Dec 9 64 [Hipes?] 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a6e9bf3a4e0107de7e3321aeb0a160cd.pdf cc483807844596526967167dfed94184 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Dec. 20 1864 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Governor: Having accepted the position of U. S. Consul at Sonneberg, I hereby resign my position of Secretary and Aid de Camp on your staff. I have the honor to be, Governor, Very Respectfully, Your obed't servt Simon Hirshbach - - - - Col. S. Hirschbach To Gov Yates Resigns his place on your staff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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 Simon Hirshbach to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516411 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Dec. 20 1864 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Governor: Having accepted the position of U. S. Consul at Sonneberg, I hereby resign my position of Secretary and Aid de Camp on your staff. I have the honor to be, Governor, Very Respectfully, Your obed't servt Simon Hirshbach - - - - Col. S. Hirschbach To Gov Yates Resigns his place on your staff https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/eeef059f818d2455eec88dc2e1520c4e.pdf 9e98acabc0776738c10eb48f57858391 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Circuit Clerk's Office, Princeton, Bureau Co., Ill., Dec. 2. 1864 Gov. Yates; Dr Sir: The young man H.S. Corwin of whom I spoke to you in Springfield, is a private in "Battery D. 1st. Light Arty. Vols. 3rd Div. 17th Army corps. He is at present at Nashville having been through all the Atlanta campaign. A clerkship would suit him, or any thing that would take him out of the Battery. A situation nearer home of coriche would be desirable; but anything that you might be able to do for him I would be very gratefully acknowledged. I was not mistaken as to the political status <hr /> of E.M. Haines, he was electioneering against you in this Town. Mr. Stacy is away from home on business but the day he went away, he remarked to me "that it was a foregone conclusion that Yates should be U.S. Senator." & that he could not see it in the line of his duty to oppose him. Be assured Governor, that whatever I may be able to in this part of the state, in the right direction, shall be done. Hastily but Truly Yours Geo. M. Radcliffe <hr /> Radcliff George M. Princeton Dec. 2. 1864 The young man for whom he wishes you to obtain a clerkship or situation of some kind near home - is a private - H.S. Carwin. Batt'y "D" 1st Light. Artl'y 3rd Div. 17th AC - & is now at Nashville. Says E.M. Haines electioneered against you in that town Mr. Stacy is away from home but has assured him "That it was a foregone conclusion that Yates would be United States Senator, & it would be out of the line of his duty to oppose him" He will do whatever he can for you in that part of state. Answered as to Corwin & thanked him for his letter & interest &c &c Dec 6 '64 Loomis Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George M. Radcliff to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516410 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Circuit Clerk's Office, Princeton, Bureau Co., Ill., Dec. 2. 1864 Gov. Yates; Dr Sir: The young man H.S. Corwin of whom I spoke to you in Springfield, is a private in "Battery D. 1st. Light Arty. Vols. 3rd Div. 17th Army corps. He is at present at Nashville having been through all the Atlanta campaign. A clerkship would suit him, or any thing that would take him out of the Battery. A situation nearer home of coriche would be desirable; but anything that you might be able to do for him I would be very gratefully acknowledged. I was not mistaken as to the political status <hr /> of E.M. Haines, he was electioneering against you in this Town. Mr. Stacy is away from home on business but the day he went away, he remarked to me "that it was a foregone conclusion that Yates should be U.S. Senator." & that he could not see it in the line of his duty to oppose him. Be assured Governor, that whatever I may be able to in this part of the state, in the right direction, shall be done. Hastily but Truly Yours Geo. M. Radcliffe <hr /> Radcliff George M. Princeton Dec. 2. 1864 The young man for whom he wishes you to obtain a clerkship or situation of some kind near home - is a private - H.S. Carwin. Batt'y "D" 1st Light. Artl'y 3rd Div. 17th AC - & is now at Nashville. Says E.M. Haines electioneered against you in that town Mr. Stacy is away from home but has assured him "That it was a foregone conclusion that Yates would be United States Senator, & it would be out of the line of his duty to oppose him" He will do whatever he can for you in that part of state. Answered as to Corwin & thanked him for his letter & interest &c &c Dec 6 '64 Loomis 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://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e2b090c509523c87b53144613a35ae9a.pdf 46a227d7e1b38a09f8d918b8612149bd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cambridge Ill Decr 1st 1864 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir Yours of the 21st ult came safely to hand together with the circulars, which were distributed to those persons upon whom they would exert the best influence and many of them after being perused will be re-distributed I do not know whether in any prior letter I have given you the thanks of this community for your kindness in addressing us in Oct. Permit me to do so at this time and to assure you that by your presence and remarks here, you have won a very large place in the respect and esteem of our people. Many who before that time were indisposed to act in regard to the Senatorship, after that time have taken decided stand in your favor. and you will find Messrs Ford and Webster. all right. The increased union majority of this County over that of 1860 exhibits at once the effect of your labors here. Prior to that time our people were very lethargic <hr /> but immediately thereafter, measures were taken to have every town canvassed and every doubtful person labored with We can all rejoice in the glorious victory we have achieved and feel doubly proud of our own Illinois Mrs S has been very low for some time. but is now recovering With assurances of regard I remain Obediently Yours Holmes O. Sleight <hr /> Sleight. Holmes O. Cambridge Dec 2nd 1864 Has received speeches & given them proper distribution. Returns thanks of the people there for your address in Oct. It had a very good effect, and decided many on the Senatorial question, in your favor. You can now consider Ford & Webster all right. The increased Union Majority over that of 1860 exhibits the effect of your labors there. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 4 Folder 1 (December 1-6, 1864) 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 Holmes O. Sleight to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516409 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cambridge Ill Decr 1st 1864 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir Yours of the 21st ult came safely to hand together with the circulars, which were distributed to those persons upon whom they would exert the best influence and many of them after being perused will be re-distributed I do not know whether in any prior letter I have given you the thanks of this community for your kindness in addressing us in Oct. Permit me to do so at this time and to assure you that by your presence and remarks here, you have won a very large place in the respect and esteem of our people. Many who before that time were indisposed to act in regard to the Senatorship, after that time have taken decided stand in your favor. and you will find Messrs Ford and Webster. all right. The increased union majority of this County over that of 1860 exhibits at once the effect of your labors here. Prior to that time our people were very lethargic <hr /> but immediately thereafter, measures were taken to have every town canvassed and every doubtful person labored with We can all rejoice in the glorious victory we have achieved and feel doubly proud of our own Illinois Mrs S has been very low for some time. but is now recovering With assurances of regard I remain Obediently Yours Holmes O. Sleight <hr /> Sleight. Holmes O. Cambridge Dec 2nd 1864 Has received speeches & given them proper distribution. Returns thanks of the people there for your address in Oct. It had a very good effect, and decided many on the Senatorial question, in your favor. You can now consider Ford & Webster all right. The increased Union Majority over that of 1860 exhibits the effect of your labors there. 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