Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
Yates, Richard, 1815-1873. Papers, 1861-1865. 7 ALsS, 4 LsS, 13 items.
Call No.
Mss. C Y
Content
Papers contain letters written to Governor Richard Yates of Illinois from various people. General John Pope wrote the majority of the letters concerning military affairs such as the promotion of Illinois generals, his opposition to political and inexperienced generals, his loss at Second Bull Run, and his reassignment to St. Paul, MN. Thomas Allen from the 80th Illinois wrote Yates concerning the Union's actions following Perryville. Other letters touch upon political events in Kentucky such as Kentucky Unionism, neutrality, and the change of governors.