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This memorial sketch chronicles the life and career of Lafayette S. Foster, a prominent figure in 19th-century American politics. As a United States Senator from Connecticut and Active Vice-President of the United States, Foster played a significant role in shaping the nation's legislative landscape during a pivotal era. This biographical work delves into his political contributions, highlighting his dedication to public service and his impact on the state of Connecticut and the country as a whole. Readers interested in American political history, the role of the Senate, and the lives of influential figures will find this sketch an insightful resource. Discover the legacy of Lafayette S. Foster, a man whose career exemplified the ideals of American governance and whose contributions continue to resonate today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.