John Foster letter, 26 May 1862.

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John Foster letter, 26 May 1862.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/212375594

This collection consists of one letter written by John Foster to Miss Ann Crom. It is a personal letter describing the difference between Virginia and "old Indiana." He mentions a parade in honor of a visiting Abraham Lincoln and that he had recently completed a 100 mile march.

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7005717

Indiana Historical Society Library

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United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 7th (1861-1864)

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The 7th Indiana Volunteer Regiment was mustered in at Indianapolis in September, 1861. When its enlistment time ran out, it consolidated first with the 19th Indiana, then with the 20th. From the description of Records, 1861-1915. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 28164644 ...

Foster, John L. (John Lawrence), 1930-

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English dramatic critic, actor, and singer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : 1 Devonshire Place, North York Gate, [London], to Arthur J. Lewis, [n.y.] July 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270126125 John Foster is believed to have served in the 7th Indiana Infantry. He was stationed near Fredericksburg in May 1862. From the description of John Foster letter, 26 May 1862. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 212375594 ...