679. 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 militia forces in a defense against Sherman's March. War-date copy-telegram "G. W. Smith" as major general, 1p. 4to., [Goldsboro, NC, Jan. 1862], reading, in part: "...three regiments of Miss. Troops...under Gen'l. Davis number some 1300...the 59th Ga...was left at Richmond...I hope the application of Col. Humphrey's and his regiment to be attached to Gen'l. Davis' Brigade will be granted..." Irregular top margin, else very good. $150-200