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Bidding for Auction 177 is now closed.
Our auction closed promptly at 9:00 pm PDT on August 19, 2010. We can no longer accept bids for this auction. Please return in December to participate in our December 31 autograph auction.Lot 16. Benjamin F. Butler (1818-1893). American Civil War Union general, governor of Massachusetts from 1882 to 84. General Butler commanded the land forces in the capture of New Orleans May 1, 1862. Nicknamed "Beast Butler" because of his ruthless behavior in the War.
5x1.5 lined sheet of paper signed in ink, "Benj. F. Butler Mass" mounted to 6.75x3.5 album sheet.
Mounting marks just visible through paper, another sheet mounted to verso.
MB. $50. Est. $75