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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02800 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1815 |
| Title | Ephraim H. Foster to William Graham discussing their friendship, political matters and law |
| Date | 23 July 1815 |
| Author | Foster, Ephraim Hubbard (1794-1854) |
| Recipient | Graham, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | In this long, personal letter, Foster, a newly minted lawyer and former secretary to Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812, gets reacquainted with Graham, a childhood friend. Reflects nostalgically at the "halcyon days" of their youth and looks forward to a life of public service. Discusses the Tennessee gubernatorial race. Endorses Graham's plans to become a lawyer. Foster later served in the Tennessee house of representatives and the U.S. senate. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Election Politics Government and Civics Law Friendship |
| People | Foster, Ephraim Hubbard (1794-1854) Graham, William P. (fl. 1814-1815) Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) |
| Place written | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Theme | War of 1812; Government & Politics; Law; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |