Union general, author of Ben Hur, and governor during the Lincoln County wars. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, January 1, 1898. Wallace accepts a membership to an organization. In part, “I have been unanimously elected an honorary companion of the Society of American Wars. I beg to say that I fully appreciate the honor…Someday I hope to be present at a meeting.” In very good condition, with partial separations to a couple mailing folds, scattered light toning and a couple pencil notations. R&R COA.
