WALLACE, Lewis (better known as (LEW"), American soldier and author: b. Brook ville, Franldin County, Ind., 10 April 1827; d. Crawfordsville, Ind., 15 Feb. 1905. He studied law; at the beginning of the Mexican War en listed as second lieutenant in the First Indiana Infantry; in. 1848 began professional practice, which he carried on at Covington, Ind., and Crawfordsville, Ind., and for four years was in the State senate. At the outbrealc of the Civil War he was appointed adjutant-general of Indiana and soon afterward colonel of the 11 th Indiana Volunteers; on 3 Sept. 1861 was made a brigadier-general of volunteers; and for ability displayed in leading a division at Fort Donelson (q.v.) was made major-general of volunteers 21 March 1862. He participated in the second day's fight at Shiloh, and in the advance on Corinth; was president of the court of inquiry regarding Don Carlos Buell (Novem ber 1862); in 1863 prepared the Cincinnati de fenses and later was made commander of the Eighth army corps, with headquarters at Balti more. At the battle of the Monacacy (9 July
1864) he was defeated, but detained the enemy until Wright, with reinforcements, could rcach Washington before Early. In 1865 he resumed law practice; in 1878-81 was governor of New Mexico, and in 1881-85 was Ifinister to Turkey. His fame as a writer rests principally upon 'Ben Hur,) a tale of the time of Christ, to which he devoted some seven years. It was immensely popular. Though his syntax was not always of the best, Wallace had a most charm ing and unique method of enthusing and hold ing the reader. The book sold into the hun dreds of thousands and has become a standard classic. He also wrote a 'Life' of Benjamin Harrison (1888); and 'The Prince of India) (1893). See 13EN HUR.