Gen. Jacob "Howling Wilderness" Smith-- Part 3: A Checkered Past

And, there were other questionable aspects to Jacob Smith's affairs.  there were other military problems as well.  (Read the Wikipedia article for more information on these.)

Then, there were lawsuits for debt against him.  Then, there was a $7 harness case against Smith that dragged on from  1871 to 1901.  In 1885 he was  court martialled for  for "conduct unbecoming and officer and a gentleman."  In 1891 he was charged with using enlisted men as servants in his home.

It was just one thing after another with Jacob Smith.

Then came the Philippine-American War in which Smith was posted to the Philippines.

--CootSue