Signature of General Lew Wallace Civil War General & Author of Ben-Hur

  
Medium: Black ink on ivory-toned card stock with gilt border. Condition: Excellent-signature is crisp and bold with no smudges; the card is clean with minor pencil notation in the corner ("115"). Lew Wallace was born in Brookville, Indiana, the son of Indiana Governor David Wallace. He began his career as a lawyer but quickly found his calling in military and public service. When the American Civil War broke out, Wallace joined the Union Army and rose to the rank of Major General.

He is perhaps best known militarily for his crucial role in the Battle of Monocacy in 1864, where his actions delayed Confederate troops long enough to protect Washington, D. A move many historians credit with saving the capital. Following the war, Wallace served as the Governor of the New Mexico Territory from 1878 to 1881.

He was later appointed U. Minister to the Ottoman Empire (Turkey), serving from 1881 to 1885 under President James Garfield and Chester A. It was later adapted into multiple successful films, including the iconic 1959 version starring Charlton Heston. Collectibility: Lew Wallace's signature is highly sought after by collectors of Civil War memorabilia, presidential-era figures, and 19th-century American authors. This piece is perfect for framing and display or as a unique addition to a Civil War or literary autograph collection.

Don't miss this opportunity to own a genuine signature of one of America's most fascinating Renaissance men-a soldier, statesman, and bestselling author.