The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-03-18
Farewell Of the officers Of the 105th 0
". /. TO Lieut., Col Tolles.

Of which Lieut.. Col. Geo. Z. Perkins was
Chairman, and Capt. A. G. Mason Seere-
The meeting adopted the follow.
ing preamble and resolution, which, TO.
with the appropriate and feeling
response of Lieut.. Col Tolles, we copy
the Cleveland Herald AZ
WHEREAS, In the resignation Of Lieut..
/. Col. Toilcs, we, the officers and repre-.
sentatives Of the men OF the lo5,h o.
V. |. have lost an officer Of the highest
order of social and military qualities
therefore
RESOLVED, That while we revert with
pride and pleasure 10 our official associa-
ton with Lieut.. Col, ToIles, in camp and
on the Dattle.Gelds where the Josh Reg
iment has fought under bis leadership,
we deeply regret that disease, conse9uen;
upon the hatdships and exposure of camp
life, renders i, necessary for him TO with.
draw nom the field.
Stimulated by inherent patriotism, &C.
tuaied by exhaustless energy, and nerved
by uBflinching courage, he commands The
admiration OF the officers and men under
his command, who learned his military
excellence on the battle fields where be
has led them, and where he has demon.
slrated his love Of life to be secondary tc
his love Of country.
For his genllemanly department, fol
his many acts of personal kindness, fol-
his abiding interest in the I05th Regi
ment, for his inestimable military coun.
sci, we tender him our sincere thanks
with the assurance that we will preserve
the honor and integrity Of lis Regiment to
the best Of our ability, and will look for,
ward TO his recovery with that solicitudt
only known TO approaching lrisnds.
Lieut.. Col. Tolles, having been invited
to join the meeting, after hearing the read,
ing of The resolutions, and being presented
with a copy Of the same, remarked in SUB
stance rs follows
To the Chairman. Lieut..Co Perkins
and officers OF the l05th !: The express
ion Of your feelings TO which you hav,
just given u%tterance, together with the
feeling previously weighing upon my
mind in anticipation of this unsought.io
separation, so humans me as to proven
my giving full expression 10 my feelings
can but feel that this manifestation oil
your part, this high encomium, is NOR,
than my due, although it has ever beer
my desire at all times 10 discharge m,
duties toward you as an officer, and, aidet
by your counsel, my duty TO my country
Yet | have as often felt my weakness ant
inability to give direction in mattera O
which only those who have had like tx
perience can truly Judge. From this
your testimony, judge you can lorgiv,
heart. l thank you for this united testi
mony Of your feelings. l prize it beyonc
vaIue--because sincere-and gladly &C,
cept your offering. w
My estimation of your gentlemanly amt
officer like bearing toward me, your valol
and patriotism. | can no hotter expires.
han to beg you TO accept on my part the
reiteralion of the sentiments TO which YOU
have thus cordially given expression.
Only this permit me to add. To con,
graduate you, Lieut.. Col. Perkins, on as
Stunning command of the Regiment, tina
you ere associated with a corps OF officers
ms c%o.laborers in this unsought-f for We
most honorable labor. whose ability, pat
riolism and vnlor have been tried by tn,
severest test, AND found equal to any ant
every emergency. And to Maj Edwards
should it fall to your lot again TO assum,
the command. TO you would extend .h,
same congratulations. Also allow me t.
congratulate you, officers of the line anc
staff, on your more than good fortune BY
the accession TO command of a tried anC
tue patriot. His associate, also, Majol
Edwards, has been tried and found equa
10 any emergency, both in camp and OF
the ftle of battle.
Officers all, one favor grant me, it's al
ask. Bear to the volunteer patriots O
the lo5'h, soldiers who may justly CLAIM
the title, my highest regards Tor The man
Hesitation Of their kindly feeling, their sol
dier'like bearing, their answering pa,
riotism, their unsurpassed bravery an
valor. d.
Say TO them what l have repeated
nerved myself to say, and, as o
ten, failed adieu. | could, with then
without faltering or fear, face our commo
|, enemy in the deadly strife of battle, an
never shrink from the searching gaze
! their ever watchful eye. or this, if neet
be, I Judge they would bear me wilues
(; Far easier could | bid them charge
deadly strife, and lead the onset, than
a this more peaceful hour bid them adier
r Say to them in this unsought-for SCI
: a~ra'ion, that in this | most rejoice !: tn
!. in their patriotic and brave commando
q they have a leader to whose true worl
I they can most cheerfuIIy bear witness
; one who will require Of them naugbt b
what a self-sacriiicing patriot can free
:. give. Say to them, as defenders Of Il
r right their country's cause liberato
t Of the oppressed /; subjugators only of Il
: Judas sect never yield the Field"
traitors trod, whist life and strength a
theirs. For all, | pray Heavens richie
}. blessings may be yours, both now and
} the hoped-for peaceful days won by yo'
4 patriotic valor. And, for eternity, mi
the rewards OF the self.sacrifcing and ju
a be yours. To all, as soldiers, patriot
Ia brothers, friends. Farewell, and may GC
y ever in mercy guard, guide and proie
10 you.