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.