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Ira R. Foster papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Ira R. Foster papers | |
| Creator: Foster, Ira R. (Ira Roe), 1811-1885 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1844-1873 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms1644 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Ira R. Foster (1811-1885) was a Civil War Quartermaster General of Georgia, lawyer, and saw mill owner, born in Spartanburg District, South Carolina.
Scope and Content
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.
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged in chronological order.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Ira R. Foster papers, ms 1644. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.