circa 1861-1865

Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874

Photograph

Title: As major general, vignette bust view

Graphite inscription on verso "Major-General John G Foster" "ARW." Photographers imprint on verso: "Kimberly Bros, National Gallery, Fortress Monroe."

GLC05111.02.0370

January 17, 1865

Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Rejoices in the news of General William T. Sherman's march to the sea and the capture of Fort Fischer. States that he thinks it is a good time to gather all their men together and instigate a "Union march." Instructs Scammon to "Select your point of attack and route - stimulate the Union sentiment in the manner of Gen. Sherman in Savannah. The news is glorious." Written on stationary from Headquarters, Department of the South. Docket in pencil.

GLC01905

12 August 1862

Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

Major General Foster writes to Morgan, Governor of New York. Recommends Lieutenant Daniel Webster Flagler of the Ordnance Corps for command of one of the regiments being raised by New York State. Writes "I have seen him Constantly, & in many different positions since the sailing of the 'Burnside Expedition' & in justice & all sincerity must say- that he is fully qualified for any position you may be willing to give him..."

GLC02464.04

01 November 1863

Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry W. Halleck

Union Major General, proposing a raid on Richmond

GLC08139

1864 ca

Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874

Photograph

Title: As major general, standing, holding overcoat

Foster's fatigue cap bears brass the insignia of two stars and U.S., surrounded by laurel wreath. Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Major-General John C Foster" "Lossing P 276 P 122 Century Vol I 650p" "Foster." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0368

1864 ca

Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874

Photograph

Title: As major general, standing, holding overcoat

Foster's fatigue cap bears brass the insignia of two stars and U.S., surrounded by laurel wreath. Imprint on recto "Brady, New York." Graphite inscription on verso "120." Ink inscription on verso "John G Foster major General Vols. and Major Engineers U.S.A." "1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0369