[ Autographs ] Gustavus W. Smith 1821-1896 Confederate major general who served under Joe Johnston and assumed command of his army until succeeded on the field by Robert E. Lee. he later led Georgia militiaforces in a defense against Sherman's March. Scarce A.L.S. 1p. 4to., West Point, May 16, 1854 to his friend Foster. In part: '...My wife &myself were much pleased at the prospect of soon receiving a visit from [you]... This place has at last thawed out, everything is getting spring like, the examination is close at hand. I shall rejoice when it is over. My movements for the summer are not decided on..."