William H. Foster papers, 1864-1865

Summary

Creator:
Foster, William H., 1836?-
Date:
1864-1865
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

William H. Foster papers, ms3125, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of eight documents relating to William H. Foster's military service in Savannah, Georgia in 1865. Papers include an order to appear in court for the trial of Private William Luby, order appointing Foster as Ambulance Officer, Quartermaster's Return, special order granting leave of absence, request for ambulances, and discharge certificate. Also included in the collection is a handwritten copy of an Act of Congress to establish a uniform system of ambulances in the Armies of the United States (1864).

Biographical / historical:

William H. Foster (b. 1836?) was a 1st Lieutenant in Company K, 30th Maine Volunteer Infantry and served as Ambulance Officer at Head Quarters, District of Savannah, Georgia in 1865.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

William H. Foster papers, ms3125, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.