Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874 to Edwin D. Morgan
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02464.04 Author/Creator: Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874 Place Written: New Bern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 August 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
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..."
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