Territorial Governor Edward S. Salomon papers, 1870-1872.

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Territorial Governor Edward S. Salomon papers, 1870-1872.

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Collection consists primarily of statistical reports required by the U.S. Department of State, and official files on appointments, extraditions, clemency actions, and pardons. The statistical reports provide valuable insights into the economic, political, and social growth of Washington, county by county. The collection also includes various subject files which include outgoing and incoming correspondence and reports.

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Washington State Archives, Southwest Regional Branch

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United States. Department of State

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Washington Territory. Governor (1870-1872 : Salomon)

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Salomon, Edward S. (Edward Selig), 1836-1913

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Edward Selig Salomon (December 25, 1836 – July 18, 1913) was a Prussian-born American politician, attorney, and lawyer. A member of the Republican Party, he notably served as the youngest alderman on the Chicago City Council from 1861 to 1863 and as Governor of Washington Territory from 1870 to 1872. Born in the Prussian duchy of Schleswig, he emigrated to Illinois in 1856; five years later, he was elected alderman of Chicago's sixth ward, the youngest in Chicago history. In July 1861, Salomo...