Ira R. Foster papers, 1844-1873.

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Ira R. Foster papers, 1844-1873.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38475670

The collection consists of correspondence of Ira R. Foster from 1844-1873. Correspondence deals with his duties as Quartermaster-General of Georgia during the Civil War, the Georgia lumber industry (Terrell County, Ga.) and personal and family matters. Correspondents include C.R. Armstrong, Joseph E. Bram, Howell Cobb, D.H. Mason, William H. Stiles, and The Southerner and Commercial Advertisers.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7402623

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Cobb, Howell, 1815-1868

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Confederate states of America. Army

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The Savannah Ordnance Depot, Savannah, Georgia, was organized as a field depot during the Civil War. In April 1864, it became the Savannah Arsenal under the supervision of the Chief of Ordnance. From the description of Savannah Ordnance Depot employment roll, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477938 The Confederate States of America Army may have created the position of Purchasing Commissary of Subsistence to oversee the distribution of food and other supplies to the Co...

Stiles, William H. (William Henry), 1809-1865

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Foster, Ira R. (Ira Roe), 1811-1885.

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Ira R. Foster (1811-1885), Civil War Quartermaster General of Georgia, lawyer, and saw mill owner, born in Spartanburg District, South Carolina and later lived in Terrell County, Georgia. Foster held the rank of Lt. Colonel when he served as Quartermaster General of Georgia. From the description of Ira R. Foster papers, 1844-1873. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38475670 ...

Georgia. Quartermaster-General's Office.

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Mason, D. H.

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Bram, Joseph E.

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Armstrong, C. R.

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