General John G. Foster Helps A Union Loyalist Whose Cotton Was Seized During The Civil War

JOHN G. FOSTER (1823-1874). Foster was an Union Army General.ANS. 3pgs. August 10-11, 1865. Tallahassee, Florida. An autograph note signed J.G. Foster as Commander of the Department of Florida, on the back of a two-page letter. The letter was written by W.R. Pettes, a Union loyalist in Georgia who was seeking recompense for his cotton, which was seized during the Civil War. Pettes originally wrote to a W. G. Burgess, who most have forwarded it on to Foster. Foster, in turn, forwarded it on again to his counterpart in Georgia. He wrote: Respectfully referred to the commanding officer of the District of Georgia in which Thomasville is located. Mr W.R. Pettes is gentleman of excellent standing here, and a loyal supporter of the Government. I shall be glad to have him afforded facilities for obtaining justice in regard to his cotton. J.G. Foster. In fine condition with some minor discoloration throughout.