199 25 22278 https://mail.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e53fa1726f11e70ed922e22c5f1d06a9.pdf 2bf7c16f33af0af8e936b8368f406ad1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Sept 18th 1864 Honl Richard Yates Governor Illinois Dear Sir The Friends of the Union here have long wished to Meet with and hear you talk on the great tho grave questions of the day. I have made some efforts heretofore to bring about that desirable result but without Success. We want to have a great Union demonstration here on the 11" of October and desire particularly to have you present as the principal speaker. There is no one (Since the death of the Laments Lovejoy) in the whole County that the true Union Men here would prefer to have present on that presession to yourself, and I beg of you Governor if it is among possibilities to come. Your presence here will do great goods to the cause, & will not injure you in the back, provided you do not disappoint us after agreeing to come. The Democrats had a Mass Meeting here yesterday which in Terms of Members & noise was very respectable. Stewart was here during the day. They had speaking again last night and a last light procession. Hoping that I may soon have a favourable reply I remain very truly yours K H Fell <hr /> Fell K H. Bloomington Sep 18/1864 Urges Govr. to make an appointment there to speak. File File Abstr & 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 3, Folder 8 (September 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 K. H. Fell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516333 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. Bloomington Sept 18th 1864 Honl Richard Yates Governor Illinois Dear Sir The Friends of the Union here have long wished to Meet with and hear you talk on the great tho grave questions of the day. I have made some efforts heretofore to bring about that desirable result but without Success. We want to have a great Union demonstration here on the 11" of October and desire particularly to have you present as the principal speaker. There is no one (Since the death of the Laments Lovejoy) in the whole County that the true Union Men here would prefer to have present on that presession to yourself, and I beg of you Governor if it is among possibilities to come. Your presence here will do great goods to the cause, & will not injure you in the back, provided you do not disappoint us after agreeing to come. The Democrats had a Mass Meeting here yesterday which in Terms of Members & noise was very respectable. Stewart was here during the day. They had speaking again last night and a last light procession. Hoping that I may soon have a favourable reply I remain very truly yours K H Fell <hr /> Fell K H. Bloomington Sep 18/1864 Urges Govr. to make an appointment there to speak. File File Abstr & 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/b763f47d049e4fd7a47f10f52b7aaf35.pdf f8fc9a1cbef35d56173e3eeccd8d6dec Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sep 14 Pery Co East Grand Cote Dear Gov I find that I have in my [illegible] then written the date wrong. the fair will commence on Wednesday the 5th of Oct and if you leave Decatur the [6?] you will be in time I have written you all the particulars of the trip and will only say that our candidates for Representative, Mr. Clay and Watt are both most anxious for you to come. of course they will be for you for the Senate against the world or they cant come back here. the ellection is going to be very close here. Randolph is terribly Copperhead. I hope you will help Indiana after you get Illinois safe as ever. Your friend E A Swanwisk <hr /> Swanwiask E A East Grand Cote Sept 14th 64 Their fair occurs Oct 5th You can come down from Decatur - Messrs Clay & Watt will support you for Senate and are anxious to have you come 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 3, Folder 8 (September 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 E. A. Swanwisk to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516332 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. Sep 14 Pery Co East Grand Cote Dear Gov I find that I have in my [illegible] then written the date wrong. the fair will commence on Wednesday the 5th of Oct and if you leave Decatur the [6?] you will be in time I have written you all the particulars of the trip and will only say that our candidates for Representative, Mr. Clay and Watt are both most anxious for you to come. of course they will be for you for the Senate against the world or they cant come back here. the ellection is going to be very close here. Randolph is terribly Copperhead. I hope you will help Indiana after you get Illinois safe as ever. Your friend E A Swanwisk <hr /> Swanwiask E A East Grand Cote Sept 14th 64 Their fair occurs Oct 5th You can come down from Decatur - Messrs Clay & Watt will support you for Senate and are anxious to have you come 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/65bbf3371d18dcf2537e5bbcfc49e0a5.pdf edbe85e93209d20f822c9072be28a3c0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Vicksburg Sept 11th 64 Dear Govener Respected Sir I take this opertinnity to inform you of what has transpired here with My Husband within the last few days past he was arrested on the 15th Day of June for selling a Horse he was tried by Briggad Courtmarial when he proove the Horse to be his own lawful property and he onely sold the Horse on conditions. He was accuitted but shortly after He was rearested on the same charge and tried by a Jeneral courtmarcial convicted & sentenced for a tirm of one Year in this or any Millitary Prison they see fit to place him I can truely say to You that I know My Husband to be inocent of any such crime as they made it appear that the Horse belonged to our US Government the lord knows that My Husband is two much of a man <hr /> to wrong the government out a cent and I will further state that it was onely done to cover up some treacherous acts of his officers and cowardly sneaks that dare not stand up and try to defend their own treachery. My Husband has written to you from the Prison which I wil foreward with this asking your advice or assistance on the matter. I am left here without a friend on Earth helpless and to the mercy what may follow if assistance can be granted from You I shall stay here untill doomsday or wherever he may be placed untill he gets justice or pardoned pardoned for what he neaver was guilty of My most earnest praer is that that You may happen down here and see for Your self how some of Your Poor Boys are suffering unjust punishments. Governer if you will be so kind as to look to this matter you will very greatfuly relieve the mind of your obedient and neaver shall you be sorry for for it also you will rilease one of as good and lawyel men <hr /> as ever Abraham Lincoln put in the Field I will close by asking Your honor to respond soon as conveneant and you will relieve the mind of Your humbel servant Mrs. Mary Middaugh Wife of Geo. Middaugh To Hon. Richard Yates Gov State of Illinois <hr /> Middaugh Mrs Mary Vicksburg Sept 11th 1864 Says her husband was arrested on a charge of stealing a horse. That he was tried by a Brigade Courtmartial & aquitted but was again arrested on same charge & sentenced to one year in military prison that he is innocent &c. & wants him released. 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 3, Folder 8 (September 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 Mary Middaugh to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516331 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. Vicksburg Sept 11th 64 Dear Govener Respected Sir I take this opertinnity to inform you of what has transpired here with My Husband within the last few days past he was arrested on the 15th Day of June for selling a Horse he was tried by Briggad Courtmarial when he proove the Horse to be his own lawful property and he onely sold the Horse on conditions. He was accuitted but shortly after He was rearested on the same charge and tried by a Jeneral courtmarcial convicted & sentenced for a tirm of one Year in this or any Millitary Prison they see fit to place him I can truely say to You that I know My Husband to be inocent of any such crime as they made it appear that the Horse belonged to our US Government the lord knows that My Husband is two much of a man <hr /> to wrong the government out a cent and I will further state that it was onely done to cover up some treacherous acts of his officers and cowardly sneaks that dare not stand up and try to defend their own treachery. My Husband has written to you from the Prison which I wil foreward with this asking your advice or assistance on the matter. I am left here without a friend on Earth helpless and to the mercy what may follow if assistance can be granted from You I shall stay here untill doomsday or wherever he may be placed untill he gets justice or pardoned pardoned for what he neaver was guilty of My most earnest praer is that that You may happen down here and see for Your self how some of Your Poor Boys are suffering unjust punishments. Governer if you will be so kind as to look to this matter you will very greatfuly relieve the mind of your obedient and neaver shall you be sorry for for it also you will rilease one of as good and lawyel men <hr /> as ever Abraham Lincoln put in the Field I will close by asking Your honor to respond soon as conveneant and you will relieve the mind of Your humbel servant Mrs. Mary Middaugh Wife of Geo. Middaugh To Hon. Richard Yates Gov State of Illinois <hr /> Middaugh Mrs Mary Vicksburg Sept 11th 1864 Says her husband was arrested on a charge of stealing a horse. That he was tried by a Brigade Courtmartial & aquitted but was again arrested on same charge & sentenced to one year in military prison that he is innocent &c. & wants him released. 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/d4aea3f044884252c6e082a2c465a196.pdf 600f758bdf663e0a01545c02ebcfa492 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville. Sep. 11./64 Gov. Yates: Der Sir: Please pardon the delay in replying to yours of last month. I have been much occupied in my Canvass, & have waited to see what our nominations would be before giving you my impression of the situation in this county & Madison. At the time of your writing Mr. Metcalf of Madison was already our Candidate for State Senator. - a fact you seemed to have overlooked. We have [bought?] out Col Niles & Col Thomas for the House from this County <hr /> besides a County ticket exceedingly Strong. I am clear that Niles & Thomas are the strongest men we could have selected for Representatives, & that they will give positive help to the State Senatorial ticket. For myself, I have arranged for a thorough, & rather special canvass of Madison. I shall spend the whole of week after next in that County, speaking daily or twice a day in the principal Precincts, & shall probably, farther along, address other meetings in the same county. I am pleased to see that Gen Oglesby & yourself are posted for meetings at Edwardsville & Belleville on the 30 inst & 1st of Oct. Why not have <hr /> a meeting the next Monday Oct 3 in Waterloo in Monroe county? I know no place where a large meeting would be more likely to be fruitful of results on the State ticket. Waterloo is 17 miles from Belleville. I only offer this as a suggestion: I do not request that it be done, if it interferes at all with the general arraingments of the canvass. I think Madison & St. Clair will go straight Union together. But this is opinion. No false confidence is to be indulged - no legitimate effort spared. Yours resply J Baker <hr /> Baker. J. Belleville Sept 11th 64 Replying to Govr's letter of last month. he gives the candidates for House & Senate in that Dist also county ticket. which he says is exceedingly strong Prospects there are very good. Is glad to know the Govr & Oglesby are appointed to speak there. Wants to know if they cant have a meeting at Waterloo in Monroe county on Oct. 3d. Gov Returned by Govr Nov 14th 64 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 3, Folder 8 (September 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. Baker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516330 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. Sep. 11./64 Gov. Yates: Der Sir: Please pardon the delay in replying to yours of last month. I have been much occupied in my Canvass, & have waited to see what our nominations would be before giving you my impression of the situation in this county & Madison. At the time of your writing Mr. Metcalf of Madison was already our Candidate for State Senator. - a fact you seemed to have overlooked. We have [bought?] out Col Niles & Col Thomas for the House from this County <hr /> besides a County ticket exceedingly Strong. I am clear that Niles & Thomas are the strongest men we could have selected for Representatives, & that they will give positive help to the State Senatorial ticket. For myself, I have arranged for a thorough, & rather special canvass of Madison. I shall spend the whole of week after next in that County, speaking daily or twice a day in the principal Precincts, & shall probably, farther along, address other meetings in the same county. I am pleased to see that Gen Oglesby & yourself are posted for meetings at Edwardsville & Belleville on the 30 inst & 1st of Oct. Why not have <hr /> a meeting the next Monday Oct 3 in Waterloo in Monroe county? I know no place where a large meeting would be more likely to be fruitful of results on the State ticket. Waterloo is 17 miles from Belleville. I only offer this as a suggestion: I do not request that it be done, if it interferes at all with the general arraingments of the canvass. I think Madison & St. Clair will go straight Union together. But this is opinion. No false confidence is to be indulged - no legitimate effort spared. Yours resply J Baker <hr /> Baker. J. Belleville Sept 11th 64 Replying to Govr's letter of last month. he gives the candidates for House & Senate in that Dist also county ticket. which he says is exceedingly strong Prospects there are very good. Is glad to know the Govr & Oglesby are appointed to speak there. Wants to know if they cant have a meeting at Waterloo in Monroe county on Oct. 3d. Gov Returned by Govr Nov 14th 64 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/55f19f39530d6aa45532af7f11d610ff.pdf 6dc9ce181939330d43735ee12e254272 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pay Department, U.S.A., St. Louis, Mo. Sept 9th 1864 Gov. Richd Yates, Springfield Ills, Dear Governor. I arrived last night after a more than two months trip to Little Rock Ark. I found your note of the 7th Aug. I also recd one Letter at Little Rock and answered immediately. I hope you received my reply. I am Exceedingly sorry that I could not be in Ills sooner. And Even more the press of work in our department is great. Gov. I serve you before all other men. This letter is taken up before a dozen official ones I find by examining Ogle Co. papers that She is all right. Mix and Petrie are the workers there. They you find put Yates ahead of Washburne. It was <hr /> thought best on consultation in order to keep Washburne in a place and possibly quiet till after the senatorial Election & return him to Congress again. I send you the Resolutions passed at the Congressional Convention at Freport. Mix was the Draftsman. Mix is an appointee of Washburnes hand perhaps. The wording as to Washburne Mix is a man thus affected. But I think "The Members from Ogle" in The Legislature will be "All right on Dick." As to anything further Governor I will be very glad to hear from you. I Shall be busy a few days till my papers are sent to Washington for this last payment. And then, if At All possible I shall be in Ills a short time at best. In the mean time write me and I will sit up nights and work my good gold quill. <hr /> Hoping, Governor, that all may work right both for the honor of Our Country And for your own just and due reward I reman Your Obedient Servant Wm S Pope <hr /> Pope Wm S., St Louis Sept 9th/64 Has been posted in affairs in Ogle County. To get Hon E. B. W. off the Sen track they decided to send him back to Congress. Mix & Petrie are the workers in that County. Encloses Resolutions passed at convention in Freeport. Will be in Illinois after "Press of business" File Senatorial 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 3, Folder 8 (September 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 William S. Pope to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516329 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. Pay Department, U.S.A., St. Louis, Mo. Sept 9th 1864 Gov. Richd Yates, Springfield Ills, Dear Governor. I arrived last night after a more than two months trip to Little Rock Ark. I found your note of the 7th Aug. I also recd one Letter at Little Rock and answered immediately. I hope you received my reply. I am Exceedingly sorry that I could not be in Ills sooner. And Even more the press of work in our department is great. Gov. I serve you before all other men. This letter is taken up before a dozen official ones I find by examining Ogle Co. papers that She is all right. Mix and Petrie are the workers there. They you find put Yates ahead of Washburne. It was <hr /> thought best on consultation in order to keep Washburne in a place and possibly quiet till after the senatorial Election & return him to Congress again. I send you the Resolutions passed at the Congressional Convention at Freport. Mix was the Draftsman. Mix is an appointee of Washburnes hand perhaps. The wording as to Washburne Mix is a man thus affected. But I think "The Members from Ogle" in The Legislature will be "All right on Dick." As to anything further Governor I will be very glad to hear from you. I Shall be busy a few days till my papers are sent to Washington for this last payment. And then, if At All possible I shall be in Ills a short time at best. In the mean time write me and I will sit up nights and work my good gold quill. <hr /> Hoping, Governor, that all may work right both for the honor of Our Country And for your own just and due reward I reman Your Obedient Servant Wm S Pope <hr /> Pope Wm S., St Louis Sept 9th/64 Has been posted in affairs in Ogle County. To get Hon E. B. W. off the Sen track they decided to send him back to Congress. Mix & Petrie are the workers in that County. Encloses Resolutions passed at convention in Freeport. Will be in Illinois after "Press of business" File Senatorial 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/112e3376a8ee604a098fc39b1b9d7e03.pdf 8c5e6848b9960cf6949a730cd60a5a3e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illinois State Agency Nashville, Sept 6 1864 Hon. Richard Yates Governor Dr Sir Enclosed I return yours of the 6th with the Surgeons Endorsement--All has been done here that can be in this case--Perhaps if you refer it to the Secretary of War the application may succeed. Very Respectfully Your ob servant Edward Eno Ill State gen <hr /> copy Illinois State Agency Nashville Sep. 2 1864 Dr. Herbs Surg in charge Hospital No. 2 Sir I received the enclosed letter from Governor Yates without the letters refered to-- Will you please have the man examined and return the Governors letter with the result endorsed. Seely represents his family as in a distressed situation and if he can be discharged it will be doing them & him a kindness. Very respectfully, <pre>Edward Eno </pre> Ill state agent <hr /> Eno Edward Nashville Sept 6th 1864 Returns your letter to him requesting the discharge of Wm Seely of 104th Regiment and asks attention to the Governor's endorsement Recommend that application be made to the Secty of War. F. Ans personally 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 3, Folder 8 (September 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 Edward Eno to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516328 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. Illinois State Agency Nashville, Sept 6 1864 Hon. Richard Yates Governor Dr Sir Enclosed I return yours of the 6th with the Surgeons Endorsement--All has been done here that can be in this case--Perhaps if you refer it to the Secretary of War the application may succeed. Very Respectfully Your ob servant Edward Eno Ill State gen <hr /> copy Illinois State Agency Nashville Sep. 2 1864 Dr. Herbs Surg in charge Hospital No. 2 Sir I received the enclosed letter from Governor Yates without the letters refered to-- Will you please have the man examined and return the Governors letter with the result endorsed. Seely represents his family as in a distressed situation and if he can be discharged it will be doing them & him a kindness. Very respectfully, <pre>Edward Eno </pre> Ill state agent <hr /> Eno Edward Nashville Sept 6th 1864 Returns your letter to him requesting the discharge of Wm Seely of 104th Regiment and asks attention to the Governor's endorsement Recommend that application be made to the Secty of War. F. Ans personally 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/940e7a2380a522405d923b1ae1a74a25.pdf cd88f7b0aee1bf0d5a7d2f11fcb913d6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Sept 9th(?) 1864 To the Medical Director U S General Hospital Rome Georgia Dear Sir: I am informed that John H Senger(?) of Co B. 111th(?) Regt. Ills Vols. is now confirmed in your hospital with but little prospect of his immediate recovery, he having been in hospital, at various points, for near two years. I would respectively and earnestly request that you examine him, and cause him to be transferred to U S Hospital at Camp Butler near this city, if possible. If not, to some Northern Hospital where he may be nearer his home and friends until he recovers his health. Please give this case your special attention, and inform me of action taken. Very Respectively Your Obedt Sen(?) Rich Yates Governor of Ills <hr /> U. S. Hospital Rome Ga Sept 19th 1864 Respectfully returned. I have carefully examined the within named man and find that he has recovered his health and will, I expect, rejoin his Regt. in a few days. Consequently he is not a proper subject for transfer. Moreover I have no authority for transfering any men to northern hospitals. J.(?) H. Grove(?) (?) in charge 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 3, Folder 8 (September 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 Medical Director Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516327 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 Sept 9th(?) 1864 To the Medical Director U S General Hospital Rome Georgia Dear Sir: I am informed that John H Senger(?) of Co B. 111th(?) Regt. Ills Vols. is now confirmed in your hospital with but little prospect of his immediate recovery, he having been in hospital, at various points, for near two years. I would respectively and earnestly request that you examine him, and cause him to be transferred to U S Hospital at Camp Butler near this city, if possible. If not, to some Northern Hospital where he may be nearer his home and friends until he recovers his health. Please give this case your special attention, and inform me of action taken. Very Respectively Your Obedt Sen(?) Rich Yates Governor of Ills <hr /> U. S. Hospital Rome Ga Sept 19th 1864 Respectfully returned. I have carefully examined the within named man and find that he has recovered his health and will, I expect, rejoin his Regt. in a few days. Consequently he is not a proper subject for transfer. Moreover I have no authority for transfering any men to northern hospitals. J.(?) H. Grove(?) (?) in charge 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/09bb0a9faec06ef5674b44bc239882bc.pdf b54d4f1a7a398b0af504fc444f99e8e0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ill. Sept. 5, 1864. Hon. Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois,- I wrote you yesterday, but I have more light to-day. Have been feeling around for the ropes, and think have got hold of most of them. Wentworth has promised not to oppose me. I am not afraid of Anthony - but shall proceed as though I were. Pres. Sturdevant is here. The members of Commission appointed by you now in town, have a meeting at Mr. Eddy's office this evening. Respectfully & truly Francis A. Eastman <hr /> Eastman Fr. A. Chicago. Sept 5th 1864 Says that he has "more light." Has been feeling around for the "ropes" and thinks he has got hold of most of them. Wentworth has promised not to oppose him. - He is not afraid of Anthony but will proceed as though he were. The committee appointed by Govr. arrive town & hold a meeting at Mr. Eddy's office tonight (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 3, Folder 8 (September 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 Francis Eastman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516326 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 Ill. Sept. 5, 1864. Hon. Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois,- I wrote you yesterday, but I have more light to-day. Have been feeling around for the ropes, and think have got hold of most of them. Wentworth has promised not to oppose me. I am not afraid of Anthony - but shall proceed as though I were. Pres. Sturdevant is here. The members of Commission appointed by you now in town, have a meeting at Mr. Eddy's office this evening. Respectfully & truly Francis A. Eastman <hr /> Eastman Fr. A. Chicago. Sept 5th 1864 Says that he has "more light." Has been feeling around for the "ropes" and thinks he has got hold of most of them. Wentworth has promised not to oppose him. - He is not afraid of Anthony but will proceed as though he were. The committee appointed by Govr. arrive town & hold a meeting at Mr. Eddy's office tonight (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/76b9a46b1039a8462fb5b544a65933c4.pdf 592549234de8be5be6a344bc0547eadd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ill. Sept. 4, 1864. Hon. Richard Yates, Gov. of Illinois,- I am told you left the city Thursday night; I got home Friday morning - the day I had fixed upon as falling in best with my interests. What a botch! I cannot say how Long John will regard me. I appeared promptly on the platform after his nomination and gave in my adhesion. I was told last night - by a friend, I suppose - that Wentworth had intimated that he wanted Elliot Anthony to go to the Senate & intimated that I had better not be <hr /> a candidate, as I could not overcome such opposition. I answered, that two candidates had just been frightened off the track, and I was not the man to become the third. I think I can win beyond a doubt. What did you learn? Let me ask you to write me fully, if you have any points, or advice. Respectfully, your friend, Francis A. Eastman <hr /> Eastman F.A. Chicago Sep 4th 1864 Says he understands that Wentworth wants Elliot Anthony to go to the Senate & intimates that he (Eastman) had better not be a candidate. But he thinks he wont be frightened off- File Senatorial 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 3, Folder 8 (September 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 Francis Eastman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516325 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 Ill. Sept. 4, 1864. Hon. Richard Yates, Gov. of Illinois,- I am told you left the city Thursday night; I got home Friday morning - the day I had fixed upon as falling in best with my interests. What a botch! I cannot say how Long John will regard me. I appeared promptly on the platform after his nomination and gave in my adhesion. I was told last night - by a friend, I suppose - that Wentworth had intimated that he wanted Elliot Anthony to go to the Senate & intimated that I had better not be <hr /> a candidate, as I could not overcome such opposition. I answered, that two candidates had just been frightened off the track, and I was not the man to become the third. I think I can win beyond a doubt. What did you learn? Let me ask you to write me fully, if you have any points, or advice. Respectfully, your friend, Francis A. Eastman <hr /> Eastman F.A. Chicago Sep 4th 1864 Says he understands that Wentworth wants Elliot Anthony to go to the Senate & intimates that he (Eastman) had better not be a candidate. But he thinks he wont be frightened off- File Senatorial 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/e8024badd701389558d8e48d229b0c93.pdf 28e1333bf6e57204e5d7b37ded01e7ab Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lewistonn 1st Sept 1864 Hon. R. Yates Dear Sir your esteemed favor enclosing your Photographs was recieved some time ago I have delayed answering it till now to see what our prospects were or would be in the fall Election I have no doubt but we will Elect our member of the Lower House in Mercer & Henderson & Warren and the Senator from McDonough Warren and Henderson making a gaine of 3 from that section and my Brothers with whom I am in consultation hope <hr /> if our soldiers get Home they will do something in this Fulton Co. I suppose I need not urge it on you the necesity of having a good many of our Soldiers back at the Election as I knowe you must be aware of the almost vital importance to the County of carrying this State at coming Elections I believe the cost of a Battle by Grant or Sherman would not be so bad to the county if you had not been Elected we should have had the worst Kinde of a civil War for the last 2 years in our state you and every other influential Man in the state should see to it in time that our Soldiers <hr /> are allowed to return I have conversed with a greate Many banding Men since I wrote you before and have not heard the Name of any other before mention for the Senate but your self pleas accept my thanks for the Photographs and if anything turns up that my Brothers or myself can be of any Service to the cause write us freely yours Truly &c J. J. Phelps <hr /> J. J. Phelps. Lewiston Ill Sept 1st 64 Thanks for Autographs. Thinks they will carry Mercer, Harvey, Warren & Mconough counties at the Fall election. Warns the Govr. against not allowing the Soldiers to come home & vote. (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 3, Folder 8 (September 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. Phelps to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516324 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. Lewistonn 1st Sept 1864 Hon. R. Yates Dear Sir your esteemed favor enclosing your Photographs was recieved some time ago I have delayed answering it till now to see what our prospects were or would be in the fall Election I have no doubt but we will Elect our member of the Lower House in Mercer & Henderson & Warren and the Senator from McDonough Warren and Henderson making a gaine of 3 from that section and my Brothers with whom I am in consultation hope <hr /> if our soldiers get Home they will do something in this Fulton Co. I suppose I need not urge it on you the necesity of having a good many of our Soldiers back at the Election as I knowe you must be aware of the almost vital importance to the County of carrying this State at coming Elections I believe the cost of a Battle by Grant or Sherman would not be so bad to the county if you had not been Elected we should have had the worst Kinde of a civil War for the last 2 years in our state you and every other influential Man in the state should see to it in time that our Soldiers <hr /> are allowed to return I have conversed with a greate Many banding Men since I wrote you before and have not heard the Name of any other before mention for the Senate but your self pleas accept my thanks for the Photographs and if anything turns up that my Brothers or myself can be of any Service to the cause write us freely yours Truly &c J. J. Phelps <hr /> J. J. Phelps. Lewiston Ill Sept 1st 64 Thanks for Autographs. Thinks they will carry Mercer, Harvey, Warren & Mconough counties at the Fall election. Warns the Govr. against not allowing the Soldiers to come home & vote. (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/1c983d9293150ceb1aabdd0d5da19a11.pdf b6d710091f0fb53db28fcfcb2211a61c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. UNION LEAGUE OF AMERICA. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. BROTHERS OF THE U. L. A. GREETING: The fall campaign of 1864 is now fairly opened. It will prove to be one of the most important in the history of our beloved country, and calls for our prompt, earnest and untiring effort to bring to a successful termination. With the names of LINCOLN and JOHNSON, OGLESBY and BROSS at the head of the National State ticket, and as our leaders in the great struggle, we can and must be victorious. OUR PLATFORM Resolved, That it is the highest duty of every American citizen to maintain against all their enemies the integrity of the Union, and the paramount authority of the Constitution and laws of the United States, and that laying aside all differences and political opinions, we pledge ourselves as Union men, animated by a common sentiment, and aiming at a common object, to do everything in our power to aid the Government in quelling, by force of arms, the rebellion now raging against its authority, and in bringing to the punishment due to their crimes the rebels and traitors arraigned against it. Resolved, That we approve the determination of the Government of the United States not to compromise with rebels, or to offer any terms of peace except such as may be based upon an unconditional surrender of their hostility, and a return to their just allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the United States ; and that we call upon the Government to maintain this position and to prosecute the war with the utmost possible vigor, to the complete suppression of the rebellion, in full reliance upon the self-sacrifices, the patriotism, the heroic valor, and the undying devotion of the American people to their country and its free institutions. Resolved, That as slavery was the cause and constitutes the strength of the rebellion, and as it must be always and everywhere hostile to the principles of republican government, justice and the national safety DEMAND ITS UTTER AND COMPLETE EXTIRPATION FROM THE SOIL OF THE REPUBLIC ; and that we uphold and maintain the nets and proclamation, by which the government in its own defence, has aimed a death-blow at this gigantic evil ; and we are in favor, furthermore, of such an amendment to the Constitution, to be made by the people in conformity to its provisions, as shall terminate and forever prohibit the existence of slavery within the limits or the jurisdiction of the United States. Resolved, That the thanks of the American people are due to the soldiers and sailors of the army and the navy, who had perilled their lives in defence of their country and in vindication of the honor of the flag. That the nation owes to them some permanent recognition of their patriotism and valor, and ample and permanent provision for those of their survivors who have received disabling and honorable wounds in the service of the country, and that the memories of those who have fallen in its defence shall be held in grateful and everlasting remembrance. Resolved, That we approve and applaud the practical wisdom, the unselfish patriotism, and unswerving fidelity to the Constitution, and the principles of American liberty with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances of unparalelled difficulty the great duties and responsibilities of the Presidential office. That we approve and endorse, as demanded by the emergency, and essential to the preservation of the nation, and as within the Constitution, the measures and acts which he has adopted to defend the nation against its open and secret foes; that we approve especially of the Proclamation of Emancipation, and the employment as Union soldiers of men heretofore held in slavery, and that we have full confidence in his determination to carry these and all other constitutional measures essential to the salvation of the country, into full and complete effect. Resolved, That we deem it essential to the general welfare, that harmony should prevail in the national councils, and we regard as worthy of public confidence and official trust those and only those who cordially endorse the principles proclaimed in the resolutions, and which should characterize the administration of the Government. Resolved, That the Government owes to all men employed in its armies, without regard to distinction of color, the full protection of the laws of war, and that any violations of these laws or the usages of civilized nations in the line of war, by the rebels now in arms, should be made the subject of full and prompt redress. Resolved, That the foreign emigration, which, in the past, has added so much to the wealth and development of resources and increase of power of this nation, the asylum of the oppressed of all nations, should be fostered and encouraged by a liberal and just policy. Resolved, That we are in favor of the speedy construction of the railroad to the Pacific. Resolved, That the national faith pledged for the redemption of the public debt must be kept inviolate, and that for this purpose we recommend economy and rigid responsibility in the public expenditures, and a vigorous and just system of taxation. That it is the duty of any loyal State to sustain the credit and promote the use of the national currency. <hr /> Resolved, That we approve the position taken by the Government, that the people of the United States can never regard with indifference the attempt of any European power to overthrow by force, or to supplant by fraud the institutions of any republican government on the Western Continent, and that they will view with extreme jealousy, as menacing to the peace and independence of this our country, the efforts of any such power to obtain any new foot-holds for monarchical governments, sustained by a foreign military force, in near proximity to the United States. Every lover of his country will feel proud of the principles set forth in the above resolutions; they are such that every member of the league can endorse cheerfully, and with a will work and vote for the candidates placed upon our National and State tickets. The National Grand Council of the U. L. A., at its late session in Baltimore, passed the following resolutions of endorsement: Resolved, That the National Council of the Union League of America hereby most heartily approves and indorses the nominations made by the Union National Convention at Baltimore on the 8th of June, of Abraham Lincoln for President, and of Andrew Johnson for Vice President of the United States. And as we are bound by our obligation to do all in our power to elect true and reliable Union men to all offices, and as the nominees of said Convention are the only candidates that can hope to be elected as loyal men, we regard it as the imperative duty of members of the union League to do all that lies in their power to secure their election. Resolved, That this Council also earnestly approves and indorses the platform of principles adopted by said Convention. Resolved That we will, as individuals and members of the Union League, do all in our power to elect said candidates. Brothers of the League ! the Union nominees and the platform herewith presented to you are such that we can point to them with pride. The candidates are men known and loved by us all as true and tried friends of Liberty and the Union. Our noble President, Abraham Lincoln, and the sterling patriot, Andrew Johnson, have been tried by a fiery ordeal never before experienced by man, and are found worthy. The brave and gallant Oglesby who by his blood has scaled his devotion to our Country and Liberty, is the first on our State ticket, followed by Bross and othermen, who, each and all, have been, and are, active and efficient co-workers with us in our endeavors to crush treason and traitors. In the name of our great brotherhood I urge you all, as you hold sacred the glorious objects for which we are banded together and are so earnestly working to attain, to do your whole duty until the last vote is cast into the ballot box next November. The prize of a redeemed, a happy, free and united country is worthy of our very best efforts. For that we were organized, and for that we must work I trust every member of the U. L. A. in Illinois, will be impressed by the magnitude of the political struggle before us and not fail to perform his alloted duty. Let your Council meet as often as once each week. Urge all the brothers to attend every meeting promptly. At each meeting let a speech be made by some brother, or some speech be read, thereby keeping up an interest in and gaining a knowledge of our important duties. Now, and until the 6th day of November next, is our time to work. Not one member of the League should be idle. You each and all have an influence and you must exert it. You must not expect an easy victory at the ballot box this fall. The foe with whom we wage our warfare is wily and unscrupulous. Gigantic efforts will be made to defeat the Union party ; but every effort, come from what source it may, must be met with a stout and determined opposition by the members of the League. We must watch, fight and pray if we wish to be successful. Let every Council in our State be prepared for any emergency that may arise. Treason and traitors are in our midst plotting for the downfall of our government. A traitor banished from his country, has returned and is now openly and boldly defying the powers that be ; and the action of the copperhead state convention at its late session by resolutions promised to sustain this arch traitor in his treasonable demonstrations. I do not desire to give you needless alarm, but from reliable sources, I have information of matters of great Importance to all who desire the perpetuity of Liberty and the Union and therefore let every member of the League remember that "Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty," and prepare himself to take an active part in what may be a fearful crisis in the history of our State and Country. Let you correspondence with the Grand Secretary be frequent. Send your reports and dues promptly. The Grand Council must be sustained in the great and holy work before us. Our brave Illinois soldiers being denied the right of suffrage, look for us at home to do our duty. We must not fail to elect a National and State ticket for which (if at home) they would work and vote for. They must be sustained in the noble, self-sacrificing duty they are now performing ; and in no better way can it be done and please them than by election Abraham Lincoln as President, and Richard J. Oglesby as Governor. Brothers! strive to roll up a majority in your town and county that will cheer the hearts of all lovers of our beloved country, and forever root out Copperheadism and all isms that do not keep step to the music of Liberty and the Union. Fraternally yours, GEO. H. HARLOW, GRAND SECRETARY. <hr /> Address of Geo H Harlow Grand Secr of the Union League of Minn's. In behalf of the Union Ticket of 1864 in Minn's. Lincoln & Johnson Oglesby & Bross (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 3, Folder 8 (September 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 George Harlow address to the Union League of America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516323 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. UNION LEAGUE OF AMERICA. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. BROTHERS OF THE U. L. A. GREETING: The fall campaign of 1864 is now fairly opened. It will prove to be one of the most important in the history of our beloved country, and calls for our prompt, earnest and untiring effort to bring to a successful termination. With the names of LINCOLN and JOHNSON, OGLESBY and BROSS at the head of the National State ticket, and as our leaders in the great struggle, we can and must be victorious. OUR PLATFORM Resolved, That it is the highest duty of every American citizen to maintain against all their enemies the integrity of the Union, and the paramount authority of the Constitution and laws of the United States, and that laying aside all differences and political opinions, we pledge ourselves as Union men, animated by a common sentiment, and aiming at a common object, to do everything in our power to aid the Government in quelling, by force of arms, the rebellion now raging against its authority, and in bringing to the punishment due to their crimes the rebels and traitors arraigned against it. Resolved, That we approve the determination of the Government of the United States not to compromise with rebels, or to offer any terms of peace except such as may be based upon an unconditional surrender of their hostility, and a return to their just allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the United States ; and that we call upon the Government to maintain this position and to prosecute the war with the utmost possible vigor, to the complete suppression of the rebellion, in full reliance upon the self-sacrifices, the patriotism, the heroic valor, and the undying devotion of the American people to their country and its free institutions. Resolved, That as slavery was the cause and constitutes the strength of the rebellion, and as it must be always and everywhere hostile to the principles of republican government, justice and the national safety DEMAND ITS UTTER AND COMPLETE EXTIRPATION FROM THE SOIL OF THE REPUBLIC ; and that we uphold and maintain the nets and proclamation, by which the government in its own defence, has aimed a death-blow at this gigantic evil ; and we are in favor, furthermore, of such an amendment to the Constitution, to be made by the people in conformity to its provisions, as shall terminate and forever prohibit the existence of slavery within the limits or the jurisdiction of the United States. Resolved, That the thanks of the American people are due to the soldiers and sailors of the army and the navy, who had perilled their lives in defence of their country and in vindication of the honor of the flag. That the nation owes to them some permanent recognition of their patriotism and valor, and ample and permanent provision for those of their survivors who have received disabling and honorable wounds in the service of the country, and that the memories of those who have fallen in its defence shall be held in grateful and everlasting remembrance. Resolved, That we approve and applaud the practical wisdom, the unselfish patriotism, and unswerving fidelity to the Constitution, and the principles of American liberty with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances of unparalelled difficulty the great duties and responsibilities of the Presidential office. That we approve and endorse, as demanded by the emergency, and essential to the preservation of the nation, and as within the Constitution, the measures and acts which he has adopted to defend the nation against its open and secret foes; that we approve especially of the Proclamation of Emancipation, and the employment as Union soldiers of men heretofore held in slavery, and that we have full confidence in his determination to carry these and all other constitutional measures essential to the salvation of the country, into full and complete effect. Resolved, That we deem it essential to the general welfare, that harmony should prevail in the national councils, and we regard as worthy of public confidence and official trust those and only those who cordially endorse the principles proclaimed in the resolutions, and which should characterize the administration of the Government. Resolved, That the Government owes to all men employed in its armies, without regard to distinction of color, the full protection of the laws of war, and that any violations of these laws or the usages of civilized nations in the line of war, by the rebels now in arms, should be made the subject of full and prompt redress. Resolved, That the foreign emigration, which, in the past, has added so much to the wealth and development of resources and increase of power of this nation, the asylum of the oppressed of all nations, should be fostered and encouraged by a liberal and just policy. Resolved, That we are in favor of the speedy construction of the railroad to the Pacific. Resolved, That the national faith pledged for the redemption of the public debt must be kept inviolate, and that for this purpose we recommend economy and rigid responsibility in the public expenditures, and a vigorous and just system of taxation. That it is the duty of any loyal State to sustain the credit and promote the use of the national currency. <hr /> Resolved, That we approve the position taken by the Government, that the people of the United States can never regard with indifference the attempt of any European power to overthrow by force, or to supplant by fraud the institutions of any republican government on the Western Continent, and that they will view with extreme jealousy, as menacing to the peace and independence of this our country, the efforts of any such power to obtain any new foot-holds for monarchical governments, sustained by a foreign military force, in near proximity to the United States. Every lover of his country will feel proud of the principles set forth in the above resolutions; they are such that every member of the league can endorse cheerfully, and with a will work and vote for the candidates placed upon our National and State tickets. The National Grand Council of the U. L. A., at its late session in Baltimore, passed the following resolutions of endorsement: Resolved, That the National Council of the Union League of America hereby most heartily approves and indorses the nominations made by the Union National Convention at Baltimore on the 8th of June, of Abraham Lincoln for President, and of Andrew Johnson for Vice President of the United States. And as we are bound by our obligation to do all in our power to elect true and reliable Union men to all offices, and as the nominees of said Convention are the only candidates that can hope to be elected as loyal men, we regard it as the imperative duty of members of the union League to do all that lies in their power to secure their election. Resolved, That this Council also earnestly approves and indorses the platform of principles adopted by said Convention. Resolved That we will, as individuals and members of the Union League, do all in our power to elect said candidates. Brothers of the League ! the Union nominees and the platform herewith presented to you are such that we can point to them with pride. The candidates are men known and loved by us all as true and tried friends of Liberty and the Union. Our noble President, Abraham Lincoln, and the sterling patriot, Andrew Johnson, have been tried by a fiery ordeal never before experienced by man, and are found worthy. The brave and gallant Oglesby who by his blood has scaled his devotion to our Country and Liberty, is the first on our State ticket, followed by Bross and othermen, who, each and all, have been, and are, active and efficient co-workers with us in our endeavors to crush treason and traitors. In the name of our great brotherhood I urge you all, as you hold sacred the glorious objects for which we are banded together and are so earnestly working to attain, to do your whole duty until the last vote is cast into the ballot box next November. The prize of a redeemed, a happy, free and united country is worthy of our very best efforts. For that we were organized, and for that we must work I trust every member of the U. L. A. in Illinois, will be impressed by the magnitude of the political struggle before us and not fail to perform his alloted duty. Let your Council meet as often as once each week. Urge all the brothers to attend every meeting promptly. At each meeting let a speech be made by some brother, or some speech be read, thereby keeping up an interest in and gaining a knowledge of our important duties. Now, and until the 6th day of November next, is our time to work. Not one member of the League should be idle. You each and all have an influence and you must exert it. You must not expect an easy victory at the ballot box this fall. The foe with whom we wage our warfare is wily and unscrupulous. Gigantic efforts will be made to defeat the Union party ; but every effort, come from what source it may, must be met with a stout and determined opposition by the members of the League. We must watch, fight and pray if we wish to be successful. Let every Council in our State be prepared for any emergency that may arise. Treason and traitors are in our midst plotting for the downfall of our government. A traitor banished from his country, has returned and is now openly and boldly defying the powers that be ; and the action of the copperhead state convention at its late session by resolutions promised to sustain this arch traitor in his treasonable demonstrations. I do not desire to give you needless alarm, but from reliable sources, I have information of matters of great Importance to all who desire the perpetuity of Liberty and the Union and therefore let every member of the League remember that "Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty," and prepare himself to take an active part in what may be a fearful crisis in the history of our State and Country. Let you correspondence with the Grand Secretary be frequent. Send your reports and dues promptly. The Grand Council must be sustained in the great and holy work before us. Our brave Illinois soldiers being denied the right of suffrage, look for us at home to do our duty. We must not fail to elect a National and State ticket for which (if at home) they would work and vote for. They must be sustained in the noble, self-sacrificing duty they are now performing ; and in no better way can it be done and please them than by election Abraham Lincoln as President, and Richard J. Oglesby as Governor. Brothers! strive to roll up a majority in your town and county that will cheer the hearts of all lovers of our beloved country, and forever root out Copperheadism and all isms that do not keep step to the music of Liberty and the Union. Fraternally yours, GEO. H. HARLOW, GRAND SECRETARY. <hr /> Address of Geo H Harlow Grand Secr of the Union League of Minn's. In behalf of the Union Ticket of 1864 in Minn's. Lincoln & Johnson Oglesby & Bross (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/0dc5a9136313918f05f19dc423ba1c0f.pdf 4cae0d440415cb7d988b4638fc48ed91 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Carbondale Aug. 30. 1864 Gov. Richd Yates, Springfield, Dr Sir, Your favor, asking a small list of the most prominent Union men of this Co. has been received. I now hand you names of a few who are true to the Government and Valiant in the cause of Liberty & Union to whom it will do to write. Our friends here are aroused to the importance of the coming Election, and are determined, if possible, to achieve success. The prospect of carrying the County for the Union Candidates is pretty fair, though the vote will be close. Cant you come down and give our people a talk before the Election? It would do great good. If you can, let me know in time so that a crowd may be gatherd. <hr /> Earnestly hopeing and continually praying for success to our cause and for the utter defeat and total overthrow of all traitors I remain, Very truly, Your friend D. H. Brush <hr /> Names of Men residing in Jackson County Illinois. [their post office is written after the name] Philip Kimmel, DeSoto Wm Parsons, DeSoto Wm Schwartz, Elkville R. R. Reese, Elkville Rupell Tuthill, Vergennes Thomas Parrish, Vergennes Dr. E.H. Dodson, Ava D. G. Will, Bradley Elkanah Hall, Bradley Jas. M. Brown, Jones Creek Wm P. Wilson, Jones Creek Richd Worthen, Grand Tower Aaron Easterly, Grand Tower Dr. F. C. Bierer, Murphysboro B. F. Will, Murphysboro Elbert Easterley, Carbondale T. G. Conner, Carbondale Richd Jukes, Carbondale Geo. R. Lewis, Carbondale P. M. Seth T. Jones, Carbondale T. W. Grammer Makanda Cyrus Larner, Makanda <hr /> Brush D. H. Carbondale, Ills Aug 30th 64 Gives list of prominent Union men in Jackson County. Wants the Gove to come there & speak before election Entered Sept 2nd 64 P 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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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 D. H. Busch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516322 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. Carbondale Aug. 30. 1864 Gov. Richd Yates, Springfield, Dr Sir, Your favor, asking a small list of the most prominent Union men of this Co. has been received. I now hand you names of a few who are true to the Government and Valiant in the cause of Liberty & Union to whom it will do to write. Our friends here are aroused to the importance of the coming Election, and are determined, if possible, to achieve success. The prospect of carrying the County for the Union Candidates is pretty fair, though the vote will be close. Cant you come down and give our people a talk before the Election? It would do great good. If you can, let me know in time so that a crowd may be gatherd. <hr /> Earnestly hopeing and continually praying for success to our cause and for the utter defeat and total overthrow of all traitors I remain, Very truly, Your friend D. H. Brush <hr /> Names of Men residing in Jackson County Illinois. [their post office is written after the name] Philip Kimmel, DeSoto Wm Parsons, DeSoto Wm Schwartz, Elkville R. R. Reese, Elkville Rupell Tuthill, Vergennes Thomas Parrish, Vergennes Dr. E.H. Dodson, Ava D. G. Will, Bradley Elkanah Hall, Bradley Jas. M. Brown, Jones Creek Wm P. Wilson, Jones Creek Richd Worthen, Grand Tower Aaron Easterly, Grand Tower Dr. F. C. Bierer, Murphysboro B. F. Will, Murphysboro Elbert Easterley, Carbondale T. G. Conner, Carbondale Richd Jukes, Carbondale Geo. R. Lewis, Carbondale P. M. Seth T. Jones, Carbondale T. W. Grammer Makanda Cyrus Larner, Makanda <hr /> Brush D. H. Carbondale, Ills Aug 30th 64 Gives list of prominent Union men in Jackson County. Wants the Gove to come there & speak before election Entered Sept 2nd 64 P 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/2438814f9262cf4077c782404ac72514.pdf fe6a41af5850fef653661c6858dcff11 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gr. Secretary's Address: Geo. H. Harlow, P. O. Box 500, Springfield, Ills. In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P. O. address of your Council. Union League of America, Office of the Secretary of the Illinois Grand Council. Springfield, Aug 29th, 1864. Governor: I have the honor to hand you herewith a petition from citizens of Wayne County Illinois, forwarded by Charles W. Sibley Esq. of Fairfield. Respectfully &c Geo H. Harlow Secy Ills Gr. Council U.S.A. by R.P. Johnston To His Excellency Gov. Richd Yates Springfield, Ills <hr /> Office of Sec of Ill Grand Council, G. H. Harlow, U.S.A. Sprfld. Aug 29th 64 Calls the Govr's attention to enclosed list of Soldiers praying for furloughs that they may come home & vote. 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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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 George H. Harlow to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516321 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. Gr. Secretary's Address: Geo. H. Harlow, P. O. Box 500, Springfield, Ills. In communicating with Gr. Secretary, please give Name, No. and P. O. address of your Council. Union League of America, Office of the Secretary of the Illinois Grand Council. Springfield, Aug 29th, 1864. Governor: I have the honor to hand you herewith a petition from citizens of Wayne County Illinois, forwarded by Charles W. Sibley Esq. of Fairfield. Respectfully &c Geo H. Harlow Secy Ills Gr. Council U.S.A. by R.P. Johnston To His Excellency Gov. Richd Yates Springfield, Ills <hr /> Office of Sec of Ill Grand Council, G. H. Harlow, U.S.A. Sprfld. Aug 29th 64 Calls the Govr's attention to enclosed list of Soldiers praying for furloughs that they may come home & vote. 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/5a964ceb702edeb09917c0d9e118dba8.pdf 948c12bf0dc04cfdb5057637d7e48929 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. COLLECTOR'S OFFICE United States Internal Revenue Tenth District, Illinois Greenville, Aug 29, 1964 Gov. Richd Yates, Springfield, Ills My Dear Sir: In compliance with your request to send you the following list of the names of prominent, active and reliable Union men of Bond Co., with their several P.O. addresses: A. G. Henry, Esq Greenville W. Plant, " " [Greenville] Col. John B. Reid " [Greenville] Lieut. J. M. McAdams " [Greenville] D. H. Kingsbury, Esq " [Greenville] S. A. Phelps " "[Greenville] S. H. Challis, Esq Pocahontas A. J. Gullick " Baden Baden Henry Sharp, " Beaver Creek <hr /> John J. Blizzard, Esq Dudleyville Sergt Wm Kershner Keyesport, Clinton Co R. Coburn, Esq Pleasant Mound Capt. J. S. Buchanan Mulberry Grove Lieut Thos S. Vest " " [Mulberry Grove] Capt. W. W. Woollard " " [Mulberry Grove] C. A. Tabor, Esq Woburn N. W. McLain, Esq Elm Point Hiram Dressor, " " "[Elm Point] M. H. Alexander, Esq Cottonwood Grove J.F. Nicholson, Esq Pleasant Prairie Isham V. Long, Esq Old Ripley The Post Offices are all in Bond except Keyesport, which is in Clinton. Bond is good for 300 majority for <hr /> the whole Union Ticket from President down to Coroner. Very Respectfully, J. F. Alexander <hr /> J. F. Alexander Greenville Aug 29, '64 Gives list of Union men in Bond Co. Entered Sept 1st 64 P- Enter A 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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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 J. F. Alexander to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516320 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. COLLECTOR'S OFFICE United States Internal Revenue Tenth District, Illinois Greenville, Aug 29, 1964 Gov. Richd Yates, Springfield, Ills My Dear Sir: In compliance with your request to send you the following list of the names of prominent, active and reliable Union men of Bond Co., with their several P.O. addresses: A. G. Henry, Esq Greenville W. Plant, " " [Greenville] Col. John B. Reid " [Greenville] Lieut. J. M. McAdams " [Greenville] D. H. Kingsbury, Esq " [Greenville] S. A. Phelps " "[Greenville] S. H. Challis, Esq Pocahontas A. J. Gullick " Baden Baden Henry Sharp, " Beaver Creek <hr /> John J. Blizzard, Esq Dudleyville Sergt Wm Kershner Keyesport, Clinton Co R. Coburn, Esq Pleasant Mound Capt. J. S. Buchanan Mulberry Grove Lieut Thos S. Vest " " [Mulberry Grove] Capt. W. W. Woollard " " [Mulberry Grove] C. A. Tabor, Esq Woburn N. W. McLain, Esq Elm Point Hiram Dressor, " " "[Elm Point] M. H. Alexander, Esq Cottonwood Grove J.F. Nicholson, Esq Pleasant Prairie Isham V. Long, Esq Old Ripley The Post Offices are all in Bond except Keyesport, which is in Clinton. Bond is good for 300 majority for <hr /> the whole Union Ticket from President down to Coroner. Very Respectfully, J. F. Alexander <hr /> J. F. Alexander Greenville Aug 29, '64 Gives list of Union men in Bond Co. Entered Sept 1st 64 P- Enter A 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/924c43323e2118f01904f4f506a7d98f.pdf 05eae3b1d4375ecd76c280d377ffb4c8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield August 29th 1864 Medical Director U S Hospilal Fort Scuyler N Y. Dear Sir: I am informed that W. A. Willard and two other members of "Yates Phalanx" 39th Regt Ills Vols. are wounded and are now confined in your Hospital. I would respectfully request you to have them transferred to U. S. Hospital in this State where they will be near their home and friends. Please inform me of action taken in their case & oblige Very Respectfully. Richd. Yates Governor <hr /> Willard 8-B Respectfully referred for the Medl. Director, the within named soldiers are able to travel. Wm Spague, Inft Dr. [refr?] Sept 2/64 Read Sept 2/64. <hr /> Med Directors Office, Dept of the East, New York Sep. 3. 64 Respectfully returned. I have no authority for making transfers out of this Department. Application must be made to the Surgeon General Washington D.C. C. W Dougall, Surgeon U.S.A, Med. Director, Dept of the East His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, Springfield Ill. <hr /> Medical Directer. Fort Scuyler N.Y Sept 2nd 64 Respectfully returns application for transfer of W. A Williard et. al. Has no authority to transfer men from that Hospital. Applications should be made to Surg. Genl. at Washington. (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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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 Richard Yates to Medical Director Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516319 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 August 29th 1864 Medical Director U S Hospilal Fort Scuyler N Y. Dear Sir: I am informed that W. A. Willard and two other members of "Yates Phalanx" 39th Regt Ills Vols. are wounded and are now confined in your Hospital. I would respectfully request you to have them transferred to U. S. Hospital in this State where they will be near their home and friends. Please inform me of action taken in their case & oblige Very Respectfully. Richd. Yates Governor <hr /> Willard 8-B Respectfully referred for the Medl. Director, the within named soldiers are able to travel. Wm Spague, Inft Dr. [refr?] Sept 2/64 Read Sept 2/64. <hr /> Med Directors Office, Dept of the East, New York Sep. 3. 64 Respectfully returned. I have no authority for making transfers out of this Department. Application must be made to the Surgeon General Washington D.C. C. W Dougall, Surgeon U.S.A, Med. Director, Dept of the East His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, Springfield Ill. <hr /> Medical Directer. Fort Scuyler N.Y Sept 2nd 64 Respectfully returns application for transfer of W. A Williard et. al. Has no authority to transfer men from that Hospital. Applications should be made to Surg. Genl. at Washington. (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/4d2a5c91860dbb73fdd65bba60de09c8.pdf 5c2522bf2a9907b9c2470bd250d2a22a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Washington Co Aug 28/64 Gov Yates Dear Friend Your favor of 19th inst is at hand and contents duly noticed and hasten to Reply" I am glad to inform you that though we live in Egypt "we are able to rule the roost at the polls" and more than willing---we have caried the elections here for several years and polled a heavyer majority last election than at any previous time. We have some very rabid copperheads down here and in fact plenty of them---yet we have a greater number of staunch Republicans and we feel that we are gaining ground. I think my immediate vicinity is the worst copperhead corner of the state---and I am not afraid to hail "forAbe" have no free Gov., we will sustain ourselves and sustain Gov Yates in any time of need---as you have done us when on the field of action accuse me not of flatery as it is only the voice of every Ills soldier---find one and you find a friend <hr /> In regard to prominent men---I herewith send you a short list- Robert Kenedy--- Lively Grove Po Washington Co William Ardrey - [Lively Grove] Po [Washington Co] William Kenedy - Elkhorn Po [Washington Co] Jefferson McGuire [Elkhorn Po Washington Co] Thos Gallespie [Sparta?] [Po] Randolph Co John Stevensen - Elkhorn Washing [Co] Henry McGuire - [Elkhorn Washington Co] James Stevenson [Elkhorn Washington Co] Whitch will close the present list and which you will find to be working men. we intend carying this election at all hazards---and then I for one intend reentering the service until Union & Liberty shall triumph over Secession and Slavery for any information that I may be able to give you from time to time I will be glad to do so. please excuse the scope taken in my remarks---and believe me ever Your Friend Union and Liberty Forever Washington F. Crain Gov Richd Yates Gov State of Illinois <hr /> Crane Wash F. Washington Co Ills Aug 28/64 Gives list of prominent Union men in Washington Co. Entered Sep 7th 64 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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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 Washington F. Crain to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516318 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 Washington Co Aug 28/64 Gov Yates Dear Friend Your favor of 19th inst is at hand and contents duly noticed and hasten to Reply" I am glad to inform you that though we live in Egypt "we are able to rule the roost at the polls" and more than willing---we have caried the elections here for several years and polled a heavyer majority last election than at any previous time. We have some very rabid copperheads down here and in fact plenty of them---yet we have a greater number of staunch Republicans and we feel that we are gaining ground. I think my immediate vicinity is the worst copperhead corner of the state---and I am not afraid to hail "forAbe" have no free Gov., we will sustain ourselves and sustain Gov Yates in any time of need---as you have done us when on the field of action accuse me not of flatery as it is only the voice of every Ills soldier---find one and you find a friend <hr /> In regard to prominent men---I herewith send you a short list- Robert Kenedy--- Lively Grove Po Washington Co William Ardrey - [Lively Grove] Po [Washington Co] William Kenedy - Elkhorn Po [Washington Co] Jefferson McGuire [Elkhorn Po Washington Co] Thos Gallespie [Sparta?] [Po] Randolph Co John Stevensen - Elkhorn Washing [Co] Henry McGuire - [Elkhorn Washington Co] James Stevenson [Elkhorn Washington Co] Whitch will close the present list and which you will find to be working men. we intend carying this election at all hazards---and then I for one intend reentering the service until Union & Liberty shall triumph over Secession and Slavery for any information that I may be able to give you from time to time I will be glad to do so. please excuse the scope taken in my remarks---and believe me ever Your Friend Union and Liberty Forever Washington F. Crain Gov Richd Yates Gov State of Illinois <hr /> Crane Wash F. Washington Co Ills Aug 28/64 Gives list of prominent Union men in Washington Co. Entered Sep 7th 64 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/838bdb1785a88d8088e7f50812b2f699.pdf 8ee680d47700b6de9a1786e1d50b4fd8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cambridge Ill Augt 25th 1864 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir This in regard to our meeting is at hand for which please accept my thanks. Will you arrange the time of the meeting to best suit your own convenience and if possible so that Genl O may be with you. Our Senatorial convention has been holden and Alfred Webster of Rock Island is the nominee. Mr W. stands opposed to Judge Wilkinson, so that he must not be approached in that channel but, I am confident that he is all right on the Senatorship Our nominees therefore are For Representative M.M. Ford of Galva Henry Co For State Senator Alfred Webster of Rock Island. With regards I remain Obdly Yours H.O. Sleight <hr /> Sleight. H.O. Cambridge Aug 25/64 Says thus they recieved the Govr's letter in referrence to their meeting. Wants him to arrange the times, Alfred Webster of Rock Island nomination for Senator. 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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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 H. O. Sleight to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516317 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 Augt 25th 1864 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir This in regard to our meeting is at hand for which please accept my thanks. Will you arrange the time of the meeting to best suit your own convenience and if possible so that Genl O may be with you. Our Senatorial convention has been holden and Alfred Webster of Rock Island is the nominee. Mr W. stands opposed to Judge Wilkinson, so that he must not be approached in that channel but, I am confident that he is all right on the Senatorship Our nominees therefore are For Representative M.M. Ford of Galva Henry Co For State Senator Alfred Webster of Rock Island. With regards I remain Obdly Yours H.O. Sleight <hr /> Sleight. H.O. Cambridge Aug 25/64 Says thus they recieved the Govr's letter in referrence to their meeting. Wants him to arrange the times, Alfred Webster of Rock Island nomination for Senator. 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/14d886f94a75585133740ff64e509b4f.pdf 62d1c931a38e7d6865b604f601094719 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Thomas J. Turner, Chairman. Wm. Bross, Treasurer. James P. Root, Secretary. Thomas J. Turner, Cornelius Lansing, Perkins Bass, A. C. Hessing, A. C. Harding, Executive Committee. Post Office Drawer, 5872. ROOMS 24 & 26 METROPOLITAN BLOCK. Head Quarters Union State Central Committee, Chicago, Aug 23d 1864. Confidential Hon Richard Yates Govenor Dear sir, I write you this time, not as secretary of the committee, and not to be treated as such but as a friend. Should you be questioned as to the source of the information please do not connect my name with it. You must have become aware of the disaffection of the German Element in the North West & of the necessity of indulging that peculiar class of people. The Statts Zeiting, the only Lincoln German paper in Illinois that I know of which supports Lincoln, out of thirteen in the North West, has until quite recently in connection with the Chicago Tribune done the Government Printing in Chicago. It opposes the re-nomination of Arnold for Congress, and there's where the Gazelle comes in. It has a circulation of 5000. in the North West. Mostly in Illinois. The German Telegraph, which has <hr /> Fremont & Cochrane flying at its mast head, & daily abuses Lincoln & the Administration supports the Re-nomination of Mr Arnold with a circulation of about 700. These facts are well known here. Last week the Zeiting Office was notified that the Government Printing had been transfered from the Zeiting to the Telegraph. Upon inquiring as to the reason it was stated by the disbursing agent here that it was an account of "representations made at Washington by the member of Congress from this District". The Effect of this in anything but edifying. Hesing & Brentano of the Zeiting on yesterday morning had their leader prepared to blow this matter & haul down Lincoln's name. Not a man seeking a nomination here now wants it. I fear it will loose us the Senator in Ogden's Place and two members of the House. Can we afford it? If we loose this how does the U. S. Senator stand. Gone sure. <hr /> If Mr Arnold pursues this policy we loose Cook Co by 2500 Maj. Can Oglesby spare that number? Can we spare three members of the Legislature? Mr Arnold cannot be elected! The Dutch have sworn it. Such kind of trifling must be stopped. Hesing & Brentano have agreed to wait. It is not so much a matter of printing with them as the insult as they claim it, to snub them in this way by giving the printing to a Fremont paper when the whole German Element is quivering, and with difficulty held to the Baltimore nomination. If you cannot find time to come here write to Church who will tell you what I have. Too much is at stake. The State Ticket Legislature, U. S. Senator & perhaps President!! & my honest conviction is that if we dont win this fall this country & the experiment of self government have proved stupendous failures I give you the facts and you can draw inferences as well as I. I know that Hesing was dissuaded from publishing his leader by the Earnest entreaties of a few friends, who begged of him to hold on till Saturday <hr /> Now Governor. I assume that you will be our candidate for the Senate. The question is, can you afford to have such didos cut up to advance the interests of one man? Can the party afford it? Can the country afford it I advise you of the facts as I have Oglesby on a/o of my interest in the general result. Col Turner is at Washington - the ex com. therefore can take no action in the matter. I would suggest that you communicate with Church at once. I have written confidentially, because the policy of the committee has been to have no part in this congressional fight. Secondly, I dont know how Turner feels toward you, and until I understand that he is fully right in that question I do not propose to talk much with him about it. I presume he is all right. I hope he is. I have the honor to be Truly Yours, James P. Root <hr /> Root Jas. P Chicago Aug. 23d 64 In referrence to Arnold having the Government Printing transfered from the Zeitung to Telegraph & thus turning the German Element against us. 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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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 James P. Root to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516316 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. Thomas J. Turner, Chairman. Wm. Bross, Treasurer. James P. Root, Secretary. Thomas J. Turner, Cornelius Lansing, Perkins Bass, A. C. Hessing, A. C. Harding, Executive Committee. Post Office Drawer, 5872. ROOMS 24 & 26 METROPOLITAN BLOCK. Head Quarters Union State Central Committee, Chicago, Aug 23d 1864. Confidential Hon Richard Yates Govenor Dear sir, I write you this time, not as secretary of the committee, and not to be treated as such but as a friend. Should you be questioned as to the source of the information please do not connect my name with it. You must have become aware of the disaffection of the German Element in the North West & of the necessity of indulging that peculiar class of people. The Statts Zeiting, the only Lincoln German paper in Illinois that I know of which supports Lincoln, out of thirteen in the North West, has until quite recently in connection with the Chicago Tribune done the Government Printing in Chicago. It opposes the re-nomination of Arnold for Congress, and there's where the Gazelle comes in. It has a circulation of 5000. in the North West. Mostly in Illinois. The German Telegraph, which has <hr /> Fremont & Cochrane flying at its mast head, & daily abuses Lincoln & the Administration supports the Re-nomination of Mr Arnold with a circulation of about 700. These facts are well known here. Last week the Zeiting Office was notified that the Government Printing had been transfered from the Zeiting to the Telegraph. Upon inquiring as to the reason it was stated by the disbursing agent here that it was an account of "representations made at Washington by the member of Congress from this District". The Effect of this in anything but edifying. Hesing & Brentano of the Zeiting on yesterday morning had their leader prepared to blow this matter & haul down Lincoln's name. Not a man seeking a nomination here now wants it. I fear it will loose us the Senator in Ogden's Place and two members of the House. Can we afford it? If we loose this how does the U. S. Senator stand. Gone sure. <hr /> If Mr Arnold pursues this policy we loose Cook Co by 2500 Maj. Can Oglesby spare that number? Can we spare three members of the Legislature? Mr Arnold cannot be elected! The Dutch have sworn it. Such kind of trifling must be stopped. Hesing & Brentano have agreed to wait. It is not so much a matter of printing with them as the insult as they claim it, to snub them in this way by giving the printing to a Fremont paper when the whole German Element is quivering, and with difficulty held to the Baltimore nomination. If you cannot find time to come here write to Church who will tell you what I have. Too much is at stake. The State Ticket Legislature, U. S. Senator & perhaps President!! & my honest conviction is that if we dont win this fall this country & the experiment of self government have proved stupendous failures I give you the facts and you can draw inferences as well as I. I know that Hesing was dissuaded from publishing his leader by the Earnest entreaties of a few friends, who begged of him to hold on till Saturday <hr /> Now Governor. I assume that you will be our candidate for the Senate. The question is, can you afford to have such didos cut up to advance the interests of one man? Can the party afford it? Can the country afford it I advise you of the facts as I have Oglesby on a/o of my interest in the general result. Col Turner is at Washington - the ex com. therefore can take no action in the matter. I would suggest that you communicate with Church at once. I have written confidentially, because the policy of the committee has been to have no part in this congressional fight. Secondly, I dont know how Turner feels toward you, and until I understand that he is fully right in that question I do not propose to talk much with him about it. I presume he is all right. I hope he is. I have the honor to be Truly Yours, James P. Root <hr /> Root Jas. P Chicago Aug. 23d 64 In referrence to Arnold having the Government Printing transfered from the Zeitung to Telegraph & thus turning the German Element against us. 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/4e4a436afe43d53ecb990dbb9b699630.pdf ae65a0df2bbd2458359ed379f3ff6a02 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth, Warren Co. Illinois. Aug 23d/64. Gov Yates My Dear Friend Your Favor is Recd. Genl A. C. Harding is our Candidate for Congress and will be elected by a Small majority, And in case Grant Captures Richmond before Election will be elected by 1500 or 2000 majority James Strain a Lawyr of this City is Candidate for State Senate and will be Elected by 1000 majority. James H. Martin a Farmer residing near this place is Candidate for Legislature and will be Elected by 450 majority. Warren County will give 400 majority on State Ticket under any circumstances. <hr /> Strain & Martin are both favorable to Electing you to U.S. Senate and I Shall consider it my especial Duty to See that they continue in that opinion And when the adjoining District Composed of Henderson & Mercer Counties make their nomination for the Legislature I shall pay him a visit and See that he is all right for you for Senator. I think it would be greatly to your interest to come & make a Speech here During the Campaign. Arrangmts for which you could make through Genl Harding. There have been Stories afloat that Gov Yates is a Drunkard and your personal appearance here would Satisfy both Candidates and people that you are all right. I strongly advise you to come as it would afford our State Senate & Representative an opportunity to make your acquaintance. <hr /> Dear Governor. I have a personal obligation to Discharge to you And my Heart is full to overflowing therein. My only Boy wounded upon the Field of Battle in common with other Illinois Braves received your Care As Governor of our noble State And when I found him wounded in an Illinois Hospital he Said "See what good care Gov Yates takes of us Boys" And when he was Dying a few nights thereafter he Said "I am proud that I shall be of "the Illinois Slain". A Cripple myself I am to live and alway feel myself Disgraced by not going to the [illegible] [defence?] of my country in this her time of trouble. Enclosed please find a List of proper persons to Addres on any subject Connected with the Glorious Union Cause. Please write me in all confidence on any Matter your Friend John Burroughs <hr /> Warren county Ill. James Strain Monmouth, James H. Martin " George Williams Young America, John Miles Utah, Truman Eldridge Roseville, Wm B. Maley Little York, Dr T. M. Luster Berwick, John Burroughs Monmouth, <hr /> Burroughs. John. Monmouth Aug 24th 1864 Gives a list of prominent Union men in Warren County. Also says that they will elect the State Ticket in that County By 400 majority. Thinks it would be to The Governor's interest to come there & speak. Says he will see there the nominees for Legislature are for him for Senator. &c. Entered File Senatorial 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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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 John Burroughs to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516315 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. Monmouth, Warren Co. Illinois. Aug 23d/64. Gov Yates My Dear Friend Your Favor is Recd. Genl A. C. Harding is our Candidate for Congress and will be elected by a Small majority, And in case Grant Captures Richmond before Election will be elected by 1500 or 2000 majority James Strain a Lawyr of this City is Candidate for State Senate and will be Elected by 1000 majority. James H. Martin a Farmer residing near this place is Candidate for Legislature and will be Elected by 450 majority. Warren County will give 400 majority on State Ticket under any circumstances. <hr /> Strain & Martin are both favorable to Electing you to U.S. Senate and I Shall consider it my especial Duty to See that they continue in that opinion And when the adjoining District Composed of Henderson & Mercer Counties make their nomination for the Legislature I shall pay him a visit and See that he is all right for you for Senator. I think it would be greatly to your interest to come & make a Speech here During the Campaign. Arrangmts for which you could make through Genl Harding. There have been Stories afloat that Gov Yates is a Drunkard and your personal appearance here would Satisfy both Candidates and people that you are all right. I strongly advise you to come as it would afford our State Senate & Representative an opportunity to make your acquaintance. <hr /> Dear Governor. I have a personal obligation to Discharge to you And my Heart is full to overflowing therein. My only Boy wounded upon the Field of Battle in common with other Illinois Braves received your Care As Governor of our noble State And when I found him wounded in an Illinois Hospital he Said "See what good care Gov Yates takes of us Boys" And when he was Dying a few nights thereafter he Said "I am proud that I shall be of "the Illinois Slain". A Cripple myself I am to live and alway feel myself Disgraced by not going to the [illegible] [defence?] of my country in this her time of trouble. Enclosed please find a List of proper persons to Addres on any subject Connected with the Glorious Union Cause. Please write me in all confidence on any Matter your Friend John Burroughs <hr /> Warren county Ill. James Strain Monmouth, James H. Martin " George Williams Young America, John Miles Utah, Truman Eldridge Roseville, Wm B. Maley Little York, Dr T. M. Luster Berwick, John Burroughs Monmouth, <hr /> Burroughs. John. Monmouth Aug 24th 1864 Gives a list of prominent Union men in Warren County. Also says that they will elect the State Ticket in that County By 400 majority. Thinks it would be to The Governor's interest to come there & speak. Says he will see there the nominees for Legislature are for him for Senator. &c. Entered File Senatorial 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/1367fa6faaaccc1aae5db8b0b1ee0b1e.pdf cfc3082f70004a76f3546b26a6c91222 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. United States Internal Revenue Division, 13th District, Illinois Tamaroa Perry Co. Ill 1864 Aug 23 Gov. Richd Yates Dear Sir Your favor of 18th inst. recd - In answer I enclose herein a few names of reliable Union men in this Co. - the list can be extended as desired I send only one or two names from each precinct in the Co. - the post office address does not always indicate precinct residence & in one instance "Coulterville" it is in another County - "Henry Clay" of this place is Union Candidate for Legislature in this District (composed of Randolph Monroe & Perry Co.) the District elect two - the other Union Candidate is Watt of Chester, Randolph Co. - Perry Co. will give from 499- to 500 majority for the Whole Ticket - National State & County - unless some dissensions arise among Union men - We hope to be firmly & harmoniously united - if so and <hr /> a reasonable number of our Union soldiers now in the field can be at home at election we can poll 500 majority - Our calculation now is that in this Representative District we can elect our two Candidates by less than 100 majority - it will be a close race - Work is needed in Randolph & Monroe Counties - none in this from the outside at present. Some little local feeling alone here needs gentle suasion only among ourselves - I shall take pleasure in answering your hail! at any time to the best of any opportunity - with best wishes, as ever, Your Friend Truly L. S. Norton <hr /> <pre> Names Post Office </pre> x J.S. Prim Pinckneyville x John Baird " x Lewis Hammack " x Jos. B. Georian Du Quoin x Thos. H. Burgess " x Danl Dry " x E. P. Pomeroy " x P. C. Provest " x Wm Woods Tamaroa x D. C. Barber " x Henry Clay " x Wm Hammack " x James P. Johnson St. Johns x E. T. Reese Galum x Jas. W. McMillan Grand Cote x T. S. Elliott Coulterville L. S. Norton Tamaroa (Beaucoup Precinct) <hr /> Norton E. L. Tamaroa Perry Co Aug 23/64 Gives list of prominent Union men in Perry Co. Entered 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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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. L. Norton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516314 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. United States Internal Revenue Division, 13th District, Illinois Tamaroa Perry Co. Ill 1864 Aug 23 Gov. Richd Yates Dear Sir Your favor of 18th inst. recd - In answer I enclose herein a few names of reliable Union men in this Co. - the list can be extended as desired I send only one or two names from each precinct in the Co. - the post office address does not always indicate precinct residence & in one instance "Coulterville" it is in another County - "Henry Clay" of this place is Union Candidate for Legislature in this District (composed of Randolph Monroe & Perry Co.) the District elect two - the other Union Candidate is Watt of Chester, Randolph Co. - Perry Co. will give from 499- to 500 majority for the Whole Ticket - National State & County - unless some dissensions arise among Union men - We hope to be firmly & harmoniously united - if so and <hr /> a reasonable number of our Union soldiers now in the field can be at home at election we can poll 500 majority - Our calculation now is that in this Representative District we can elect our two Candidates by less than 100 majority - it will be a close race - Work is needed in Randolph & Monroe Counties - none in this from the outside at present. Some little local feeling alone here needs gentle suasion only among ourselves - I shall take pleasure in answering your hail! at any time to the best of any opportunity - with best wishes, as ever, Your Friend Truly L. S. Norton <hr /> <pre> Names Post Office </pre> x J.S. Prim Pinckneyville x John Baird " x Lewis Hammack " x Jos. B. Georian Du Quoin x Thos. H. Burgess " x Danl Dry " x E. P. Pomeroy " x P. C. Provest " x Wm Woods Tamaroa x D. C. Barber " x Henry Clay " x Wm Hammack " x James P. Johnson St. Johns x E. T. Reese Galum x Jas. W. McMillan Grand Cote x T. S. Elliott Coulterville L. S. Norton Tamaroa (Beaucoup Precinct) <hr /> Norton E. L. Tamaroa Perry Co Aug 23/64 Gives list of prominent Union men in Perry Co. Entered 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/950979a9825864073b2d09f2e542a40e.pdf 7475109517c877fc13280c319ede598a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Effingham Ills August 23rd 1864 Richard Yates, Gov, Springfield Ills. Dear Sir Yours of the 16th Enclosing Copy of Proclamation is before me. In reply permit me to Say that the Union Men of this vicinity are ready as Ever to respond to the call for Men. I have no doubt but a full company could be raised in this county if the proper means was Employed to do it. There is a want of men that are willing to take the innitiate. Those that have been prominent in recruiting in this vicinity, have as they conceive been So Shabbily treated heretofore that they will not take hold of the matter under this call. From present indications there will be no Men raised here by voluntary Enlistments J H. I. Lacy, and L. W. Smith have both raised companies or parts of Companies, under previous calls And have been Set asside at the organization of Regiments, And men known here as copper heads <hr /> substituted. The truth is that Democrats have received nearly all the offices that have been distributed in this county. But just at this time they are opposed to recruiting and will await the result of the Draft. However I beleive if Some prominent Man was authorised to raise a Company to the Exclusion of all others in this County, and Secured in his position, that a company could be raised within the allotted time, otherwise I do not think it will be done. You ask me how many men can be relied upon in this vicinity. I do not quite understand the question. If to repel invasion or Suppress insurrection, we can rely upon the Aid of nearly Every Union Man in the county to the Extent of his Ability. If However you refer to Enlistment under the call of the 13th inst, I do not think it Safe to rely upon any under present orders. Republican wish to See the draft Enforced hoping to get rid of Some of the copperhead and thereby Equalize the vote this fall. While they, the Democrats, appear to Equaly desire the draft holding that it can not be Enforced, And the probability is that they will resist its Execution. Could not <hr /> that miserably foul Slimy Seething cesspool of Treason & Corruption. That Blighting withering curse upon the fair Fame of our State. that insidious demon of iniquity the Chicago Times Newspaper be quelched, or Shall it continue to circulate in our Midst, continue to poison the verry atmostphere and Set the people raving Mad, continue to urge on its votarie to destroy the Lives and property of Loyal Citizens. is there no point when forbearance ceases to be a virtue. I tell you Candidly, that if Burnside order had not been revoked Mr Lincoln would have received at Least 200 more votes in this county than he will receive. We had at the Time the order was made Suppressing the Times 12 councils Ne Lit. in this county Numbering 600 members, the order was Endorsed by Every loyal man in the County, But Mr Lincoln countermand the order. Scince which time they have lost confidence in Mr Lincoln and we can Scarcely get 3 councils to work. the Members are indifferent and careless, and Many have declared for Freemont. Any information you may wish will be given cherfuly With Much respect I am yours W. D. Alexander <hr /> Alexander. W D Effingham Ills. Aug 16th 64. Says that he dont know that any men can be recruited in that county As the republicans want the draft, to equalise the vote next fall. Wants the "Chicago Times" squelched. 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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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 W. D. Alexander to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516313 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. Effingham Ills August 23rd 1864 Richard Yates, Gov, Springfield Ills. Dear Sir Yours of the 16th Enclosing Copy of Proclamation is before me. In reply permit me to Say that the Union Men of this vicinity are ready as Ever to respond to the call for Men. I have no doubt but a full company could be raised in this county if the proper means was Employed to do it. There is a want of men that are willing to take the innitiate. Those that have been prominent in recruiting in this vicinity, have as they conceive been So Shabbily treated heretofore that they will not take hold of the matter under this call. From present indications there will be no Men raised here by voluntary Enlistments J H. I. Lacy, and L. W. Smith have both raised companies or parts of Companies, under previous calls And have been Set asside at the organization of Regiments, And men known here as copper heads <hr /> substituted. The truth is that Democrats have received nearly all the offices that have been distributed in this county. But just at this time they are opposed to recruiting and will await the result of the Draft. However I beleive if Some prominent Man was authorised to raise a Company to the Exclusion of all others in this County, and Secured in his position, that a company could be raised within the allotted time, otherwise I do not think it will be done. You ask me how many men can be relied upon in this vicinity. I do not quite understand the question. If to repel invasion or Suppress insurrection, we can rely upon the Aid of nearly Every Union Man in the county to the Extent of his Ability. If However you refer to Enlistment under the call of the 13th inst, I do not think it Safe to rely upon any under present orders. Republican wish to See the draft Enforced hoping to get rid of Some of the copperhead and thereby Equalize the vote this fall. While they, the Democrats, appear to Equaly desire the draft holding that it can not be Enforced, And the probability is that they will resist its Execution. Could not <hr /> that miserably foul Slimy Seething cesspool of Treason & Corruption. That Blighting withering curse upon the fair Fame of our State. that insidious demon of iniquity the Chicago Times Newspaper be quelched, or Shall it continue to circulate in our Midst, continue to poison the verry atmostphere and Set the people raving Mad, continue to urge on its votarie to destroy the Lives and property of Loyal Citizens. is there no point when forbearance ceases to be a virtue. I tell you Candidly, that if Burnside order had not been revoked Mr Lincoln would have received at Least 200 more votes in this county than he will receive. We had at the Time the order was made Suppressing the Times 12 councils Ne Lit. in this county Numbering 600 members, the order was Endorsed by Every loyal man in the County, But Mr Lincoln countermand the order. Scince which time they have lost confidence in Mr Lincoln and we can Scarcely get 3 councils to work. the Members are indifferent and careless, and Many have declared for Freemont. Any information you may wish will be given cherfuly With Much respect I am yours W. D. Alexander <hr /> Alexander. W D Effingham Ills. Aug 16th 64. Says that he dont know that any men can be recruited in that county As the republicans want the draft, to equalise the vote next fall. Wants the "Chicago Times" squelched. 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/43c302b0776fc2a65c441358a6a8207b.pdf d0c5da325236518644901409645b5e5c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. When I think of what has been and see a people so careless, even stupid in the [promises?], I feel like rising in my stirrups and saying d-n all rebels - d-n all copperheads and especially d-n all old gray bellies and dough-heads. Now, how to do it. Arrangements might be made at Washington to have the Pay Master Genl order me to Springfield to assist in paying mustered out men, and when there I might not happen to have any duty to do, or not much. If I were to get leave of absence for the purpose it would'nt look so well "office-holders in the field" &c I can't request the transfer because by order "such request will be construed as a resignation". It wants to be done soon if at all, as I might be ordered to Atlanta. I could be sent back as quick as the election was over. <hr /> Please answer me at once if you deem the suggestions of this letter deserving any consideration. I am Dear Sir very Respectfully Your obt servt N. M. Knapp USA <hr /> Knapp N. M. Louisville Ky Aug 20th 1864. He wants to be in Illinois during the coming campaign. Thinks he can be of service to the Union party. Says that an order from Washington to the Pay Master Genl would secure him a leave of absence. Write President Lincoln requesting &c Enclos to Mr. Nicholay & Return to me Applied and answered Aug 30th 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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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 N. M. Knapp to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516312 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. When I think of what has been and see a people so careless, even stupid in the [promises?], I feel like rising in my stirrups and saying d-n all rebels - d-n all copperheads and especially d-n all old gray bellies and dough-heads. Now, how to do it. Arrangements might be made at Washington to have the Pay Master Genl order me to Springfield to assist in paying mustered out men, and when there I might not happen to have any duty to do, or not much. If I were to get leave of absence for the purpose it would'nt look so well "office-holders in the field" &c I can't request the transfer because by order "such request will be construed as a resignation". It wants to be done soon if at all, as I might be ordered to Atlanta. I could be sent back as quick as the election was over. <hr /> Please answer me at once if you deem the suggestions of this letter deserving any consideration. I am Dear Sir very Respectfully Your obt servt N. M. Knapp USA <hr /> Knapp N. M. Louisville Ky Aug 20th 1864. He wants to be in Illinois during the coming campaign. Thinks he can be of service to the Union party. Says that an order from Washington to the Pay Master Genl would secure him a leave of absence. Write President Lincoln requesting &c Enclos to Mr. Nicholay & Return to me Applied and answered Aug 30th 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/8f08dbf49abeb43dbb4a3a51cd3f0354.pdf c4d583f12fd21d9a84fdbd4351d07061 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Richard Yates Gov. of Illinois Springfield Ill McLeansboro Aug 22nd, 1864 Dear Sir Yours 18 insi duly recd. In reply I beg leave to give the following names - Wilson Lewis [Crouch?] [Precinct?] P.O Belle city Miles Carter Beaver Creek do [Precinct] [P.O.] Logansport Thos Macgraves Crook do [Precinct] [P.O.] McLeansboro A. W. Gott Vickers do [Precinct] [P.O.] Sacramento White Co. Edw. Dawes Allen do [Precinct] [P.O.] Rectorville Wm C. Pemberton Flanagan do [Precinct] [P.O.] Griswold Hosea Vise Kings Prairie do [Precinct] [P.O.] Macedonia Herndon Harrelson do [Kings Prairie Precinct] do [P.O.] Knights Prairie Simon D. McCoy Shelton do [Precinct] [P.O.] Lovilla T. S. Lockhart Town [Precinct] do [P.O.] McLeansboro William Craig do [Town Precinct] do [P.O.] do [McLeansboro] We are sadly in want of good plain speakers. I am of opinion that a thorough canvas by a union democrat would redeem this county. Sam Marshall's influence is yet strong it is difficult to get Egyptians out of the old track there is much of the old idle restless southern spirit still lingering among the people---they require waking up---we few <hr /> republicans have not the talent nor the means to make an effective canvas we do all we can. Resp and for the cause ever Wm. Rickcords <hr /> Rickords Wm. McLeansboro Ills Aug 22nd 64 Gives list of prominent Union men in Hamilton County. Entered 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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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 Rickords to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516311 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. Richard Yates Gov. of Illinois Springfield Ill McLeansboro Aug 22nd, 1864 Dear Sir Yours 18 insi duly recd. In reply I beg leave to give the following names - Wilson Lewis [Crouch?] [Precinct?] P.O Belle city Miles Carter Beaver Creek do [Precinct] [P.O.] Logansport Thos Macgraves Crook do [Precinct] [P.O.] McLeansboro A. W. Gott Vickers do [Precinct] [P.O.] Sacramento White Co. Edw. Dawes Allen do [Precinct] [P.O.] Rectorville Wm C. Pemberton Flanagan do [Precinct] [P.O.] Griswold Hosea Vise Kings Prairie do [Precinct] [P.O.] Macedonia Herndon Harrelson do [Kings Prairie Precinct] do [P.O.] Knights Prairie Simon D. McCoy Shelton do [Precinct] [P.O.] Lovilla T. S. Lockhart Town [Precinct] do [P.O.] McLeansboro William Craig do [Town Precinct] do [P.O.] do [McLeansboro] We are sadly in want of good plain speakers. I am of opinion that a thorough canvas by a union democrat would redeem this county. Sam Marshall's influence is yet strong it is difficult to get Egyptians out of the old track there is much of the old idle restless southern spirit still lingering among the people---they require waking up---we few <hr /> republicans have not the talent nor the means to make an effective canvas we do all we can. Resp and for the cause ever Wm. Rickcords <hr /> Rickords Wm. McLeansboro Ills Aug 22nd 64 Gives list of prominent Union men in Hamilton County. Entered 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/cd596ab48a74a66ea8c4e2138a5c9669.pdf a000ee071429daa226d34dc1ac5058bb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. OFFICE OF THE WOODSTOCK SENTINEL JOB PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT, In P.O. Building, South-East Corner Public Square. Woodstock, Ill., August 22 1864 ABRAHAM E. SMITH, Editor and Proprietor. Gov. Yates: Dear Sir: Our County Convention was held on Saturday last. The same feeling was manifest there, as is felt by the people all over McHenry county, most decidedly in favor of your election to the U.S. Senate. All of your friends, including [T?] J [Stamfield?]. Co. Treasurer, Cor Lansing, State Senator, and myself supported M. L. Joslyn for Representative, he having openly and repeatedly pledged himself for you. He was nominated with that distinct understanding. I see that Gen Oglesby is to be here on the 31st. The people would be very much pleased to see you here at the same time. This letter will be presented you by my brother, the Adjutant of the 124th Illinois Infantry, in which capacity he passed though all the [illegible] battles of the past two years. I trust he will convince you that he is worthy the promotion he seeks. And election would be a source of gratification to McHenry county , and especially to Your true friend Abraham E. Smith <hr /> Write him that I hope & believe that his brother will be able when he gets to his Regt so to arrange matters that I can appoint him which most happy to do if I can consistently with the rules & justice to officers <hr /> Gov Yates I am well acquainted with Wm E Smith of this place adjutant of the 124 Reg & know him to be a gentleman & well qualified to fill the office of Maj of said Reg. I would consider his appointment a very particular personal favor to me Yours &c W L Joslyn Aug 21/64 <hr /> (File) <hr /> Smith Abr. E. Woodstock Ills. Aug 22/64 Says that at their convention they manifested a spirit of favor towards the Governor for U.S.S. Recommends his bro Adgt of 124th Regiment for Promotion. Answered as directed August 31 64 Snyder A D C See Endorsement 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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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 Abraham E. Smith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516310 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. OFFICE OF THE WOODSTOCK SENTINEL JOB PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT, In P.O. Building, South-East Corner Public Square. Woodstock, Ill., August 22 1864 ABRAHAM E. SMITH, Editor and Proprietor. Gov. Yates: Dear Sir: Our County Convention was held on Saturday last. The same feeling was manifest there, as is felt by the people all over McHenry county, most decidedly in favor of your election to the U.S. Senate. All of your friends, including [T?] J [Stamfield?]. Co. Treasurer, Cor Lansing, State Senator, and myself supported M. L. Joslyn for Representative, he having openly and repeatedly pledged himself for you. He was nominated with that distinct understanding. I see that Gen Oglesby is to be here on the 31st. The people would be very much pleased to see you here at the same time. This letter will be presented you by my brother, the Adjutant of the 124th Illinois Infantry, in which capacity he passed though all the [illegible] battles of the past two years. I trust he will convince you that he is worthy the promotion he seeks. And election would be a source of gratification to McHenry county , and especially to Your true friend Abraham E. Smith <hr /> Write him that I hope & believe that his brother will be able when he gets to his Regt so to arrange matters that I can appoint him which most happy to do if I can consistently with the rules & justice to officers <hr /> Gov Yates I am well acquainted with Wm E Smith of this place adjutant of the 124 Reg & know him to be a gentleman & well qualified to fill the office of Maj of said Reg. I would consider his appointment a very particular personal favor to me Yours &c W L Joslyn Aug 21/64 <hr /> (File) <hr /> Smith Abr. E. Woodstock Ills. Aug 22/64 Says that at their convention they manifested a spirit of favor towards the Governor for U.S.S. Recommends his bro Adgt of 124th Regiment for Promotion. Answered as directed August 31 64 Snyder A D C See Endorsement 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/3a20e36467c7a1af4d17d52193f8d357.pdf 247c4cb2ef013f9de90c8bb939b79493 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Vandalia Ill Aug 22 1864 Hon. Richard Yates Springfield Ill Yours of Aug 19th in hand and contents noticed. And in reply would most cheerfully comply with your request and hand you the following list - Vandalia Post Office Geo R Fritch Doct J M McCord (PM) R Blackwell D H Mabry Henry Whittenmire Wm. Henninger Jacob Ritter James E Foster C Sonneman (German) D Johnson London City (Post Office) H W Long John Morrison Bobs Doan (P Office) Doct Wills & C Musser <hr /> Howard Point (P Office) Wm. Grey, Mr. Preston Doct. Finney, Mr. Hollingshead A Metz Hickory Creek P Office S. Fogler, A Irvin Mr. Sigler (P.M), Wm. H. Barnett Shobonier (P Office) Wm. H Lee, G W Tinker D Perry, Mr Miller Ramsey (P Office) W Randle (PM), James Stoaks John C Hall, Adam Stein Bowling Green (P Office) John H Welch, L Carson A McDonald (PM) Wright McClanahan Doct Green of Salem is candidate for Senator in this District. No nominations as yet for Representative in Fayette & Effingham. The last Election we were beaten 150 votes. Not a full vote <hr /> But think we are gaining and will do our best. I remain Yours very truly F. Remann <hr /> Remann F Col Vandalia Aug 22nd 1864 Gives list of prominent Union men in Fayette County. Entered 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 3, Folder 7 (August 16-31, 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 F. Remann to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516309 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. Vandalia Ill Aug 22 1864 Hon. Richard Yates Springfield Ill Yours of Aug 19th in hand and contents noticed. And in reply would most cheerfully comply with your request and hand you the following list - Vandalia Post Office Geo R Fritch Doct J M McCord (PM) R Blackwell D H Mabry Henry Whittenmire Wm. Henninger Jacob Ritter James E Foster C Sonneman (German) D Johnson London City (Post Office) H W Long John Morrison Bobs Doan (P Office) Doct Wills & C Musser <hr /> Howard Point (P Office) Wm. Grey, Mr. Preston Doct. Finney, Mr. Hollingshead A Metz Hickory Creek P Office S. Fogler, A Irvin Mr. Sigler (P.M), Wm. H. Barnett Shobonier (P Office) Wm. H Lee, G W Tinker D Perry, Mr Miller Ramsey (P Office) W Randle (PM), James Stoaks John C Hall, Adam Stein Bowling Green (P Office) John H Welch, L Carson A McDonald (PM) Wright McClanahan Doct Green of Salem is candidate for Senator in this District. No nominations as yet for Representative in Fayette & Effingham. The last Election we were beaten 150 votes. Not a full vote <hr /> But think we are gaining and will do our best. I remain Yours very truly F. Remann <hr /> Remann F Col Vandalia Aug 22nd 1864 Gives list of prominent Union men in Fayette County. Entered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. 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