The Life And Wars Of Brevet General James S. Wadsworth
by
Wayne Mahood
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2009
James S. Wadsworth was a successful lawyer and influential New York politician when the Civil War broke out. His wealth, strong anti-slavery views, and active support of President Lincoln made him a controversial public figure in the early war years. In 1863, he was given a field command and proved...