"Headquarters 3d Division,August 20, 1863.
Major General Howard,Commanding 11th Corps.General:
Of the part taken by my Division in the actions of July 2 and 3 at Gettysburg, I have the honor to submit the following report: One of the five regiments of the 1st Brigade, the 74th Pennsylvania, was left with General Ames to strengthen his right wing; the remaining four were directed towards a strip of woods on the right of the Division, in which the firing had become very heavy, and where, according to a report of some staff officers of the 1st Corps, immediate aid was needed. Two regiments, the 157th New York and the 61st Ohio, were guided by one of their officers, while the other two, the 82nd Illinois and the 45th New York, were led by my Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-Colonel Otto, of the 50th New York.
It had meanwhile become quite dark, the direction of the fight being indicated by nothing but the sound of musketry. The regiment entered the woods with the greatest determination, and drove the enemy from our rifle pits.
It is my pleasant duty to mention as especially deserving, the names of Lieutenant-Colonel Otto, who superintended this operation with great judgment and courage, and Lieutenant Colonel Salomon, of the 82nd Illinois, who displayed the highest order of coolness and determination under very trying circumstances.
I am, General,
Very respectfully yours,(Signed)C. Schurz,Major-General Commanding Division.
Headquarters 3d Brigade, 1st Division,20th Army Corps.Near Kenesaw Mountain, Ga.
June 26th, 1864.
Allen Fuller,Adjutant-General, State of Illinois.Sir:
I have the honor to respectfully request that you issue a Colonel's commission to Lieutenant-Colonel Edward S. Salomon, commanding the 82nd Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, belonging to his brigade. I take pleasure in saying that it is my sincere belief that Lieutenant-Colonel Salomon fully deserves this favor, not only by his inherent ability and merit as an officer, but more particularly by the gallantry and efficiency he has displayed during this campaign. The regiment he commands is his best recommendation, it being soldierly, gallant and thoroughly disciplined. It will be accepted as a personal favor if you will make special effort to obtain the approval of Lieutenant-Colonel Salomon's commission as Colonel, and his muster as such by the War Department.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,J. S. Robinson,Colonel Commanding 3d Brigade,1st Division 20th Army Corps.
Headquarters 1st Division, 20th Army Corps.
June 28th, 1864.
Respectfully forwarded, heartily concurring with the within recommendation.
(Signed)A. S. Williams,Brig. Gen. Commanding Division.
Headquarters 20th Army Corps.
June 28th, 1864.
Respectfully forwarded. I fully concur in the within recommendation Lieutenant Colonel Salomon has won the good opinion of all his comrades by his great gallantry and goodconduct, and it will be but a just and grateful appreciation of his services to confer the preferment upon him.
(Signed)Joseph Hooker,Major-General Commanding.
Headquarters 3d Brigade, 1st Division,20th Army Corps.
Goldsboro, N. C., April 2nd, 1865.
Hon. E. M. Stanton,Secretary of War.Sir:
I have the honor to recommend and earnestly request the appointment of Colonel Edward S. Salomon, of the 82nd Regiment, Illinois Volunteers, as Brevet Brigadier-General for gallant and meritorious services.
Colonel Salomon joined this brigade with his regiment at the opening of the campaign against Atlanta in the spring of 1864. During the fighting before Resaca, Georgia, on the 14th and 15th of May, this regiment behaved with great gallantry.
Again, at New Hope, Georgia, on the 25th of the same month, Colonel Salomon led his command with admirable coolness and courage against the enemy. After having advanced under a severe fire of musketry and artillery more than a mile, he held his line close to the entrenched position of the enemy, without a breastwork, and with a scanty supply of ammunition.
At the battle near Peach Tree Creek, before Atlanta, Georgia, on the 20th of July, 1864, Colonel Salomon performed a most gallant and meritorious part in repulsing the repeated onslaughts made by the enemy. In the face of a furious raking fire, he held his line for four hours, when the enemy withdrew from his front with great loss.
During the siege of Atlanta, Colonel Salomon was ever prominent for his energy, coolness and judgment.
In the fight near Averysboro, North Carolina, on the 16th of March, 1865, Colonel Salomon, as usual, led his regiment into action with great gallantry and skill.
At the battle of Bentonville, on the 19th of March, 1865, Colonel Salomon and his command drew the unqualified admiration of all who witnessed their coolness and disciplineunder fire, and their effectual services in repulsing several determined attacks of the enemy.
Colonel Salomon has distinguished himself in other engagements besides those which have been mentioned. At Gettysburg and Missouri Ridge his gallantry was conspicuous and challenged the highest admiration.
I consider Colonel Salomon one of the most deserving officers of my acquaintance. His regiment is his highest praise In point of drill and discipline it is second to none in this corps. Its record will bear safe comparison with any other of the same age in the army.
Colonel Salomon has had a commission as Colonel since April, 1864, but his regiment not containing the requisite number of men he has been unable to get mustered.
Earnestly hoping that his claims will meet your favorable attention.
I remain, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
(Signed)J. S. Robinson,Brig. Gen. U. S. V., Commanding 3d Brigade,1st Division, 20th Army Corps.
Headquarters 20th Army Corps.
Goldsboro, April 2, 1865.
I cordially concur in the recommendation of General Robinson. The officer (Colonel Salomon) has just merits. He is intelligent, gallant, brave and faithful. I have had several occasions to mark his distinguished merit. There can be no promotion more deserved.
A. S. Williams,Brevet Maj. Gen. Commanding.
War Department,
Washington, June 15, 1865.
Sir:
You are hereby informed that the President of the United States has appointed you for distinguished gallantry and meritorious services during the war, a Brigadier General of Volunteers, by brevet in the service of the United States, to rank as such from the thirteenth day of March, one thousand eighthundred and sixty-five. Should the Senate at the next session advise and consent thereto, you will be commissioned accordingly.
Edwin M. Stanton,Secretary of War.
To Brevet Brigadier-General Edward S. Salomon,U. S. Volunteers.
What was thought of General Salomon and his administration as Governor by the people of Washington Territory is best explained by quoting the following article from thePacific Tribune, published at the time he resigned his office of Governor:
"Resignation of Governor Salomon.
"The acceptance of Governor Salomon's resignation by the President is universally regretted by our people. He was honest, fearless and capable. He mingled freely with the people, identified himself with their interests and generously expended his time and means to bring hither population and to promote our material interests. He has established a reputation in the office which will make his administration a source of pride to his fellow-citizens, and he carries into his retirement the consolation that the good and true of all parties regard it fortunate that he should have been called to preside over our destinies. We speak the sentiment of our people when we express unfeigned regret that he felt it his duty to resign his office. His official acts are his best records; they have all met with the heartiest commendation of our people."A thorough and consistent Republican, baptized in the fire of battle, when gallantly sustaining the flags, he has always been true and steadfast to the principles of the party of which he was so distinguished a member. While ever ready with purse, pen and tongue to maintain his partisan principles, he was singularly free from a partisan bigotry in the exercise of official functions. He governed the Territory. Party behests never made him swerve from official integrity or duty to the whole people. How proudly can he look to this episode of his life. He governed well. He satisfied all, for the welfare of the whole was constantly in his eye; he was true to the position he so happily filled."But his successor is soon to come among us. We are ready to accord to the Executive a cordial welcome. We can wish him, however, no higher or better aspiration than that he may prove worthy to be the successor of one who so faithfully and well performed all his duties as Edward S. Salomon."
"The acceptance of Governor Salomon's resignation by the President is universally regretted by our people. He was honest, fearless and capable. He mingled freely with the people, identified himself with their interests and generously expended his time and means to bring hither population and to promote our material interests. He has established a reputation in the office which will make his administration a source of pride to his fellow-citizens, and he carries into his retirement the consolation that the good and true of all parties regard it fortunate that he should have been called to preside over our destinies. We speak the sentiment of our people when we express unfeigned regret that he felt it his duty to resign his office. His official acts are his best records; they have all met with the heartiest commendation of our people.
"A thorough and consistent Republican, baptized in the fire of battle, when gallantly sustaining the flags, he has always been true and steadfast to the principles of the party of which he was so distinguished a member. While ever ready with purse, pen and tongue to maintain his partisan principles, he was singularly free from a partisan bigotry in the exercise of official functions. He governed the Territory. Party behests never made him swerve from official integrity or duty to the whole people. How proudly can he look to this episode of his life. He governed well. He satisfied all, for the welfare of the whole was constantly in his eye; he was true to the position he so happily filled.
"But his successor is soon to come among us. We are ready to accord to the Executive a cordial welcome. We can wish him, however, no higher or better aspiration than that he may prove worthy to be the successor of one who so faithfully and well performed all his duties as Edward S. Salomon."
Shanwalt, Jacob91st InfantrySamuelson, G.105th InfantryStine, Abraham111th InfantrySwitzer, Moses118th InfantrySalomon, Tobias122nd InfantrySalomon, LeviC123d InfantrySalomon, SamuelC123d InfantryStrauss, David124th InfantrySimons, Samuel132nd InfantryStrauss, Albert156th InfantrySimon, David S.2nd CavalrySternberg, H.2nd CavalrySimons, Daniel4th CavalryStrauss, Charles4th CavalrySchiff, Gottlieb8th CavalryStrauss, Lewis8th CavalrySamuelson, DavidCorporal10th CavalrySalomon, Henry,1st Lieutenant10th CavalryEnlisted as private.Sampson, Simon10th CavalryDied of wounds.Solomon, H. J.2nd Lieutenant10th CavalryStrouse, Charles12th CavalrySachs, AdamCaptain13th CavalryPromoted from 2nd Lieutenant.Simon, HenryA17th CavalrySchoneman, Jacob2nd ArtilleryUlman, A.58th InfantryVogel, BernhardD9th InfantryVogel, LouisD43d InfantryVeteran.Vogel, Louis44th InfantryVogel, Jacob67 InfantryVogel, Gottlieb72nd InfantryVogel, CharlesCaptainB132nd InfantryVogel, Lewis2nd CavalryWolf, JuliusK7th InfantryAt expiration of term re-enlisted as Veteran.Wolf, LouisA9th InfantryWeil, LouisE9th InfantryWodic, EmanuelK10th InfantryHas testimonies from his superior officers,speaking in the highest termsof his devotion and courage.Weise, SimonG11th InfantryWolf, M. P.G12th InfantryWolfson, R.16th InfantryWolf, G. W.16th InfantryWolf, CharlesK18th InfantryWolf, Joseph21st InfantryWolf, HenryG21st InfantryWellner, JacobA23d InfantryWollner, JacobB23d InfantryServed three years.Wolf, Charles24th InfantryWolf, JacobF25th InfantryWise, SimonA26th InfantryWise, Isaac31st InfantryWurzburger, AbrahamA82nd InfantryWolf, MosesC82nd InfantryWeiss, JosephH82nd InfantryWaterman, AlfredSurgeon105th InfantryPromoted from Assistant Surgeon.de Wolf, HenrySergeantD134th InfantryWaterman, David9th CavalryWeil, Samuel1st ArtilleryZucker, SimonF10th InfantryZaellner, LouisC82nd Infantry
Name.Rank.Company.Regiment.Adler, HenryCorporalI15th InfantryAdolph, JacobA22nd InfantryAaron, Allen33d InfantryAsher, W. H.E33d InfantryAsher, H. C.33d InfantryAsh, IsaacB37th InfantryAppel, MosesA38th InfantryDied of wounds received at Stone River.Appel, JosephA38th InfantryAsher, S.54th InfantryAscher, DavidE57th InfantryAsh, JosephH67th InfantryAbraham, BenjaminC68th InfantryAsh, C. M.E70th InfantryAbraham, EzekielB83d InfantryAaron, Daniel90th InfantryAsh, DanielCaptain99th InfantryArnold, MosesD99th InfantryAsh, SalomonE99th InfantryAlbert, Levi106th InfantryAaron, AdolphH107th InfantryAsher, NoahCorporalE128th InfantryMustered out as Sergeant.Asher, SimpsonE133d InfantryAsh, HenryE144th InfantryAbrahamson, EugeneK152nd InfantryAlexander, Levi13th BatteryBaer, Samuel A.I7th InfantryDied of wounds received at the Wilderness.Berlin, JacobC9th InfantryKilled at Shiloh.Benjamin, AbrahamCorporalC10th InfantryEnlisted as private.Benjamin, TheodoreF6th InfantryBair, ManassehK8th InfantryBarnett, IsaacD9th InfantryBarnett, LewisD11th InfantryBachman, BenjaminA13th InfantryBenjamin, JuliusF13th InfantryBarnett, S.18th InfantryBenjamin, DavidB20th InfantryBernard, JacobCorporalD20th InfantryBernard, M.1st Heavy ArtilleryBair, SimonE26th InfantryBernard, HenryK1st CavalryBenjamin, David J.G29th InfantryBernard, WilliamE32nd InfantryBlum, MarcusH32nd InfantryBernard, A.32nd InfantryBarnhard, DavidG33d InfantryBenson, David S.3d CavalryBernard, L.38th InfantryBarnhard, JacobF40th InfantryBeers, MarcusG40th InfantryBachman, L.42nd InfantryBean, SolomonG44th InfantryBear, LeviE46th InfantryBaum, C.46th InfantryBenjamin, AbelG46th InfantryBenjamin, Philip M.G46th InfantryBaer, Manasseh N.CorporalB47th InfantryBaer, DanielB47th InfantryBaer, DavidG72nd InfantryBaer, AaronI74th InfantryMustered out as Quartermaster Sergeant.Blum, B.77th InfantryBaier, J.89th InfantryBamberger, Herman J.A107th InfantryBear, ManassehB116th InfantryBaum, Adam E.E116th InfantryBaum, ZachariahE116th InfantryBernheimer, LeopoldA136th InfantryCoffman, MarcusF11th InfantryCahn, Ad.32nd InfantryCahn, Julius32nd InfantryCoffman, IsaacD40th InfantryCoffman, Samuel L.B2nd CavalryCoffman, LeviA8th CavalryCoffman, NathanB43d InfantryCaptured; died in Rebel prison.Coffman, LeviSergeantL3d CavalryCornelius, AbrahamB51st InfantryCohn, GabrielSergeantC68th InfantryCoffman, JacobE75th InfantryCoffman, Jonas75th InfantryCoffman, IsaacD81st InfantryCoffman, IsaacD97th InfantryCohen, Charles, Jr.110th InfantryCoffman, JosephF116th InfantryCohen, CharlesF116th InfantryCoffman, JosephK128th InfantryCohen, IsaacB13th CavalryCoffman, Jacob8th BatteryCahn, AlbertLieutenant135th InfantryCohen, Max3d CavalryCohn, A. J.CaptainPleasanton's CavalryDavid, DanielC6th InfantryDavid, LeviF7th InfantryDavid, EphraimCorporalH7th InfantryDavidson, MordecaiA17th InfantryDavidson, DavidG20th InfantryDryfus, JacobI32nd InfantryDaniel, J.44th InfantryDe Witt John52nd InfantryDesar, DavidLieutenant107th InfantryEpstein, FrankD7th InfantryEslinger, IsidorCaptainE32nd InfantryEmanuel, BenjaminE50th InfantryEllinger, Jacob S.D53d InfantryEslinger, A.59th InfantryEngel, Elias(Minute Men)D105th InfantryEngel, N.(Minute Men)A106th InfantryEmanuel, DanielA116th InfantryEngelhart, H. D.C83d InfantryEllinger, Reuben25th BatteryFranks, ErnstK17th InfantryFriedlein, AdamK19th InfantryFrank, SamuelF1st CavalryFreund, HenryI32nd InfantryFred, EphraimH53d InfantryFred, JacobH53d InfantryFryberger, A. J.I54th InfantryFrank, MosesH59th InfantryFishel, SolomonK99th InfantryFishel, DavidK99th InfantryFalk, Isaac W.F100th InfantryFalk, JosephB100th InfantryFriedlein, MichaelC118th InfantryFrankfoder, D.Lieutenant142nd InfantryFriedlein, JosephE147th InfantryFriedlein, EmanuelE147th InfantryFrank, AdamLieutenant6th BatteryFrank, Joseph10th BatteryFrank, Morris F.25th BatteryGrunburg, Marks8th InfantryGoldsmith, JosephF11th InfantryGoldsmith, J. L.K15th InfantryGoldsmith, Joel L.E18th InfantryWounded at Pea Ridge.Goodman, C.Corporal23d InfantryGoldman, W. H.A23d InfantryGoodman, Benjamin S.B24th InfantryGoodman, D.26th InfantryGoldsmith, FrederickH26th InfantryGoodman, JacobD30th InfantryGoldsmith, G. B.A31st InfantryGoldsmith, J. L.G33d InfantryGoldsmith, JohnF34th InfantryGoldsmith, M.B38th InfantryGoodman, J.38th InfantryGoodman, MaierE38th InfantryGreenfield, HenryG2nd CavalryGoldsmith, HenryB44th InfantryGoldsmith, J. W.F44th InfantryGreen, Solomon A.A54th InfantryGoodman, Charles B.B54th InfantryGoldsmith, George W.B57th InfantryGoodman, A.58th InfantryKilled at Stone River.Goldman, JesseI60th InfantryGoldsmith, M. H.K67th InfantryGoldsmith, W. H.I68th InfantryGoldsmith, JamesD80th InfantryGoldman, AlexanderI80th InfantryGoldsmith, JosephK103d InfantryGoldstein, SamuelE107th Infantry(Minute Men)Goodman, AbrahamA113th Infantry(Minute Men)Goldsmith, BernardD136th InfantryGoldman, JonathanI142nd InfantryGoldman, P.D144th InfantryGoldsmith, J. G.Corporal9th BatteryGoldsmith, EdwinAdjutant100th InfantryHayman, LouisCorporalK18th InfantryHarris, SimonH20th InfantryKilled at Gettysburg.Hess, LeopoldB23d InfantryHirsch, PhilipK26th InfantryHess, Levi M.LieutenantB29th InfantryPromoted from SergeantHess, JosephH31st InfantryHahn, C.32nd InfantryHahn, J.32nd InfantryHirsch, JacobC37th InfantryHinneman, DavidB8th CavalryHinneman, JosephB8th CavalryHoffman, SolomonA2nd CavalryHess, AlexanderLieutenantF2nd CavalryPromoted from Sergeant.Hoffman, Emanuel L.E42nd InfantryHersh, J. W.C44th InfantryHoffman, AaronCorporalD3d CavalryHerrman, Abraham B.D46th InfantryHerman, JosephCorporalF46th InfantryHess, J.46th InfantryHoffman, JacobD47th InfantryHuffman, SimonD47th InfantryHess, JacobCaptainK21st InfantryHerschman, G. W.B51st InfantryHeller, DanielH51st InfantryHochstetter, JosephA52nd InfantryKilled by guerillas.Hochstetter, JacobC52nd InfantryHeachburger, LeviC63d InfantryHerzog, IsaacD63d InfantryHochstetter, BenjaminLieutenant67th InfantryHirschberger, AbrahamD72nd InfantryHirschberger, NoahD72nd InfantryHyneman, J.E80th InfantryHyneman, LewisD83d InfantryHirsch, WolfC82nd InfantryWounded at Chickamauga and taken prisoner;he served throughout the Civil War.Hirschman, EzekielG100th InfantryHart, AaronCorporalD103d InfantryHahn, Joseph(Minute Men)G106th InfantryHerrman, A.(Minute Men)107th InfantryHart, AaronI9th CavalryHerman, ReubenH12th InfantryHirsch, GeorgeG135th InfantryHirsch, JacobA136th InfantryHahn, JacobA136th InfantryHess, L.136th InfantryHirsch, AugustA142nd InfantryHeineman, WilliamCorporalF146th InfantryHerman, JacobF149th InfantryHerzog, Jacob C.D154th InfantryHeller, AbrahamH155th InfantryHirsch, Ferdinand6th BatteryHirschler, AbrahamM4th CavalryDied in Libby Prison.Isaacson, J. A.H15th InfantryJosephs, Abraham C.SergeantK11th InfantryJoseph, Mark P.CaptainK11th InfantryEnlisted as private; wounded.Jacobs, NathanG13th InfantryJudah, SamuelK20th InfantryJoseph, Marx1st Heavy ArtilleryJacobs, EliasK30th InfantryJudah, IsraelF31st InfantryJacoby, S.48th InfantryDied of wounds.Judah, H.90th InfantryJacobs, A. M.E114th InfantryJudah, Th. O.D117th InfantryJoseph, JohnA3d CavalryJacobson, Samuel14th BatteryKaufman, Jacob C.G20th InfantryKaufman, AdolphF32nd InfantryKoch, JosephA60th InfantryKoch, L.Corporal60th InfantryKoch, P.60th InfantryKahn, JuliusI76th InfantryKing, IsaacB88th InfantryKiser, MosesB88th InfantryKaufman, JacobCorporalA89th InfantryKahn, Eli(Minute Men)D110th InfantryKauffman, BenjaminA118th InfantryKauffman, AbrahamG11th CavalryKuhn, LeoB136th InfantryKauffman, BenjaminG139th InfantryKauffman, AbrahamG149th InfantryKuhn, S.3d BatteryKirschler, A.SergeantM4th CavalryCaptured; died in Andersonville Prison.Kubitshek, MichelI88th InfantryKubitshek, HenryLieutenantG48th InfantryPromoted from ranks.Knefler, FrederickBrigadier-General79th Infantry
Attained the highest rank of any Israelite who served during the Civil War. He enlisted as a private in the 79th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, and rose step by step until he was promoted to the Colonelcy of his Regiment. Subsequently he was appointed Brigadier-General, then Brevet Major-General for meritorious conduct at Chickamauga. He participated in the principal battles of the Army of the Cumberland under Generals Rosecrans, Thomas, Sherman, and Grant, and took part in the engagements under Sherman in the march to the sea. General Knefler has the reputation of having been one of the most gallant soldiers. He is now living in Indianapolis, honored and respected.
Attained the highest rank of any Israelite who served during the Civil War. He enlisted as a private in the 79th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, and rose step by step until he was promoted to the Colonelcy of his Regiment. Subsequently he was appointed Brigadier-General, then Brevet Major-General for meritorious conduct at Chickamauga. He participated in the principal battles of the Army of the Cumberland under Generals Rosecrans, Thomas, Sherman, and Grant, and took part in the engagements under Sherman in the march to the sea. General Knefler has the reputation of having been one of the most gallant soldiers. He is now living in Indianapolis, honored and respected.