William F. Smith 1824-1903 Union major general who led at First Bull Run, Antietam, and Fredericksburg, and was instrument l in the Cracker Line operations at Chattanooga. War date A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo., Head Quarters, 18th Army Corps near Port Walthall, Va. , May 11, 1864 Smith commends Capt. P. F. Ecley: my sincere thanks for your most valuable services in the embarkation at Yorktown & the disembarkation at Bermuda Hundred... success in getting a foothold so near the line of communication of the rebels which we cut this day after our arrival... the Government may substantially reward you for services rendered voluntarily. E3000-500