[ Autographs ] Lew Wallace 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.Q.S. on an album page, in full: "Knowest thou the legend on the seal of God? Our lives are but the wax on which 't is stamped. They call it Kismet. Lew. Wallace Newark, N.J. Dec. 29, 1886' Fine.