Foster, Isaac 1740-1781 creator mixed material monographic eng 69 1 Correspondence, legal papers relating to Foster's claims for pay, wills, and military commissions of Foster's heir, Charles H. Wainwright. Correspondence is primarily between Foster and his wife, Mary Russell Foster (also known as Polly), and contains detailed descriptions of military stations, travels, and domestic and military observations during the Revolution, 1776-1779, in which Foster served as a surgeon. Foster's letters were written mostly from near Fishkill, N. Y., and Danbury, Conn. Mary's letters, chiefly from Boston, describe domestic life and reflect the impact of war on the economy. Open to research. In part, handwritten transcripts. [S.l.]. Physician and military surgeon. Collection material in English. Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. Foster, Mary Russell Correspondence Wainwright, Charles H Boston (Mass.) History Revolution, 1775-1783 Connecticut History Revolution, 1775-1783 Danbury (Conn.) History Fishkill (N.Y.) History Massachusetts History Revolution, 1775-1783 New York (State) History Revolution, 1775-1783 United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 Campaigns United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 Economic aspects United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 Medical care Physicians Surgeons mm 78005225 Open to research. DLC 790119 20260227111621.0 mm 78005225