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WALLACE, LEW

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WALLACE, LEW
(1827 - 1905) Union major general who saw action at Forts Henry and Donelson and was later criticized by Grant for his costly hesitancy at Shiloh. Wallace is also remembered as the author of Ben Hur. A.L.S. ""Lew Wallace"" 1p. 8vo., Washington, March 20, 1880 to John Sherman, Secretary of the Treasury under McKinley. In full: ""I have called to pay my respects, and leave my very sincere good wishes for you"". Very good.