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William Farrar Smith
William Farrar Smith (February 17, 1824 – February 28, 1903), known as 'Baldy' Smith, was a Union general in the American Civil War, notable for attracting the extremes of glory and blame. He was praised for his gallantry in the Seven Days Battles and the Battle of Antietam, but was demoted for insubordination after the disastrous defeat at the Battle of Fredericksburg. As chief engineer of the Army of the Cumberland, he achieved recognition by restoring a supply line that saved that army
Travels and Investigations in the Middle Kingdom—a Study of its Civilization and Possibilities, with a Glance at Japan" (1887)
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