Samuel Cooper (general)
Samuel Cooper (June 12, 1798–December 3, 1876) was a career United States Army officer, serving during the Second Seminole War and the Mexican-American War. Although little-known today, Cooper was also the highest ranking Confederate general during the American Civil War. After the conflict, he remained in Virginia as a farmer.
Read more about Samuel Cooper (general): Early Life and Career, Civil War Service, Postbellum Career, Selected Works
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