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Lot 790: BUTLER, BENJAMIN F.

Est: $75 USD - $100 USDSold:
Alexander Historical Auctions LLCStamford, CT, USOctober 15, 2006

Item Overview

Description

790. BENJAMIN F. BUTLER (1818-1893) Union major general, called "The Beast" for his authoritarian control of occupied New Orleans. Later in the war, he commanded the Army of the James. His franking signature "Benj. Butler MC" on a cover addressed in his hand to the Private Secretary of the State House in Boston. Very good to near fine. $75-100

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Auction Details

Historic Documents & Manuscripts - Day 2

by
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
October 15, 2006, 12:00 PM EST

860 Canal St. 2nd Floor, Stamford, CT, 06902, US