Photocopy typescript memoirs and journal of Pte Edward Foster, 14th Regiment of Foot, from his birth in 1784 to 1826.
Foster joined the 14th Regiment of Foot in December 1803 and first saw action at the capture of Mauritius in December 1810.
He served for about a year during 1811-1812 in the campaign in Java where he was wounded.
After returning to India he participated in the 3rd Maratha War 1817-1818 and the capture of Bhurtpore.
The account concludes after describing the capture of the city.
Associated with the 3rd Maratha War (1816-1819) and with Bhurtpore (1824-1826).