Major General Benjamin F. Butler Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER
Born: November 05, 1818 in Deerfield, New Hampshire
Died: January 11, 1893 in Washington, District of Columbia
A well-known lawyer and political leader and a Brigadier General of the Massachusetts militia, Butler (1818-1893) entered the Civil War in a dramatic way. Leading the 8th Massachusetts, he broke the blockade of Washington five days after the bombardment of Ft. Sumter. President Abraham Lincoln rewarded him with an appointment as the first volunteer Major General. Butler was appointed Military Governor of New Orleans in May of 1862, but he served only until December, earning the sobriquet "Beast Butler" from angry Southerners. He returned to combat duty with command of the Army of the James in 1863. He proved to be inept against General P.G.T. Beauregard at the Battle at Bermuda Hundred (May 16, 1864), and Grant sent him to New York. Butler resigned his commission in January of 1865. He was a member of the House of Representatives (1867-1875, 1877-1879), where he played a prominent part in the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. He changed political parties several times, and was elected Massachusetts' Democratic Governor (1882-1884). In 1884, Butler, who advocated an eight-hour workday, ran unsuccessfully for president on an anti-monopoly platform.
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 33911Page signed by Union Civil War General Benjamin F. Butler features the signature "Benj. F Butler/Mass". Butler, a prominent political leader and military figure, is known for his role in the Civil War and serving as Massachusetts' Democratic Governor.Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 72580Signature documenting Benjamin F. Butler reads, "Benj. F Butler/Mass." Butler, a Massachusetts Congressman and Military Governor of New Orleans during the Civil War, also served as a Brigadier General and was involved in President Andrew Johnson's impeachment.
Price: $750.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 154645Card signed by Union Civil War General Benjamin F. Butler, featuring the signature "Benj. F Butler/Mass." Butler, a prominent political leader and military figure, is known for breaking the blockade of Washington and serving as Military Governor of New Orleans.
Sale Price $180.00
$240.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 274738Signature of Benjamin F. Butler, a Civil War General and politician, reads, “Bejn. F Butler/Mass,” as U.S. Congressman. Accompanied by an engraving captioned, “Engd. by J. Rogers, expressly for Abbott's Civil War.” Ink is smudged at letters "B" and "F."
Sale Price $625.00
$750.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH 02/10/1887 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 33571Album leaf signed by General Benjamin F. Butler, Isaac H. Stearns, and George C. Higgins, with inscriptions dated 1887 and 1895. Additional text includes a note on Isaac H. Stearns' song Meet You On That Other Side affixed to the verso.
Price: $800.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH 03/15/1869 - HFSID 14134Signature of Benjamin F. Butler, reading "Benj. F. Butler/Mass./March 15th 1869", highlighting his role as a military governor in New Orleans during 1862. Butler commanded land forces capturing the city, noted for his controversial rule.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED 02/24/1889 - HFSID 3856Letter written by Union Civil War General Benjamin F. Butler to his law partner Oliver D. Barrett in 1889, discussing a case and property concerns. Autographed as "Benj F Butler" with a postscript signed "B F B."
Price: $750.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED 12/04/1854 - HFSID 177215Letter written by Benjamin F. Butler in 1854, discussing a man available to work for board and declining paid guests for his mother. Autograph letter signed "Benj F. Butler" and a postscript signed "Benj." Contains two pages of ruled paper.
Price: $800.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/08/1876 - HFSID 204156Letter signed "Benj F Butler" from Union General Benjamin F. Butler, dated May 5, 1876. Addressed to U.S. Representative Charles P. Thompson, it discusses supporting a private claim against the British Government and includes his reasoning.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/21/1884 - HFSID 152224Letter from Union General Benjamin F. Butler, signed "Benj. F Butler", written to Charles A. Dana in 1884. Expressing regret for not meeting, it details plans to be in New York. Includes historical context about both figures and their careers.
Price: $650.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/26/1882 - HFSID 177216Letter written by Union Civil War General Benjamin F. Butler in 1882, signed "Benj F. Butler". Addressed to G. A. Raymond, it requests information on two Supreme Court cases. Contains pencil and ink notations in unknown hands.
Price: $700.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 3148Autograph note by Union Civil War General Benjamin F. Butler, signed as "Benj L Butler", stating, "I was in the Senate of Massachusetts in 1859". Written on December 16, 1872, and affixed to a green sheet of paper.
Price: $260.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 43101Manuscript letter closing signed by Union Civil War General Benjamin F. Butler, including the autograph sentiment "Yours Truly,/ Benj F. Butler". Butler was a prominent military leader and political figure during and after the Civil War.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH TELEGRAM SIGNED 04/13/1874 - HFSID 177937Telegram signed by Benjamin F. Butler in purple ink, dated April 13, 1874, addressed to Secretary of the Treasury William A. Richardson. The message discusses important public business and is written on a Franklin Telegraph Company form.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/23/1877 - HFSID 252220Check signed by Union General Benjamin F. Butler, dated May 23, 1877, for $297.95, made out to J. N. Cuthbert, Esq. Autographed as "B. F. Butler" with an unknown endorsement on the verso.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 253859Document signed by Benjamin F. Butler is a railroad pass for a disabled soldier, allowing travel from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore, Maryland. Signed as "Benj F Butler," it includes red ink notations and a full-length engraving of Butler in uniform.
Price: $500.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/14/1873 - HFSID 87577Document signed by Benjamin F. Butler in 1873, ordering copies of his speech on the Alabama claims. Signed as "Benj F Butler", it includes five other unknown signatures. Various notations appear in different hands on both sides.
Price: $500.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/01/1883 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 177218Document signed by Benjamin F. Butler as Governor and Henry B. Peirce as Secretary of State, certifying Samuel B. Spooner's election as Register of Probate for Hampden County on December 1, 1883. Official paper seal affixed above signatures.
Price: $650.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - FREE FRANK SIGNED - HFSID 323855Free frank signed by Benjamin F. Butler, addressed to "E.F Wales Esq./ Daily Advertiser/Boston Mass." in brown ink. Postmarked December 11 from Washington, D.C. Butler, a Civil War General and politician, served in various significant roles.
Price: $220.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 04/25/1882 - HFSID 44659Manuscript letter signed "Benj. F. Butler" from Union General Benjamin F. Butler, written in 1882 to law partner Oliver D. Barrett, expresses his approval of ongoing land initiatives. Includes pencil notations on the verso and is dated April 25, 1882.
Price: $700.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 10/24/1877 - HFSID 252610Manuscript letter signed "Benj F Butler", written in 1877, addresses a question about U.S. Attorney General Benjamin F. Butler. Dated October 24, 1877, it includes notations and is addressed to Victor Wolff, Esq., in New York City.
Price: $650.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 12/19/1863 - HFSID 46475Letter signed "Benj. F. Butler" as Major General, Commanding, dated December 19, 1863, discussing a Confederate soldier's oath of allegiance. Written on 18th Army Corps stationery, this war-dated correspondence reflects Butler's role during the Civil War.
Price: $1,000.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 11/23/1891 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 32179Stock certificate signed by "Benjamin F. Butler" as President, "James W. Hyatt" as Treasurer, and "E. A. Norton" as Assistant Secretary, issued for ten shares in the Georgia-Alabama Investment and Development Company on November 23, 1891.
Price: $800.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/21/1887 - HFSID 78193Typed letter signed "Benj F Butler", sent in 1897 from Washington, D.C. to law partner Frank L. Washburn, discussing his inability to try a case due to unpaid fees. Butler, a Civil War General, held significant political roles.
Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/19/1888 - HFSID 32368Letter signed by Benjamin F. Butler, typed on his law office letterhead in 1888, addressed to Charles A. Dana. Signed as "Benj. F. Butler." Discusses enclosed correspondence of interest. Historical context includes Butler's Civil War service and political career.
Price: $450.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/02/1887 - HFSID 154918Letter signed by Union Civil War General Benjamin F. Butler, dated June 2, 1887, discussing employment opportunities for a young man. It is typed on his law office letterhead and includes his signature "Benj Butler." Additional pencil notations are present on the verso.
Price: $450.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/30 - HFSID 177217Letter signed by Union Civil War General Benjamin F. Butler, stating he cannot write an article due to professional commitments. Dated "Sept. 30, 189.", it is addressed to John Eliot Bowen and includes pencil notations in an unknown hand.
Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
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MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 01/24/1888 - HFSID 32917Letter signed by Union Civil War General Benjamin F. Butler, dated May 18, 1885, declining an offer for issues of Harper's Weekly. Signed as "Benj Butler", it is typed on his law office letterhead and addressed to Isaac N. Roland, Esq.
Price: $450.00
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WILLIAM M. STEWART - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/16/1868 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 285755Manuscript document containing signatures of 18 Senators, 6 Representatives, and 4 territorial delegates, ordering copies of a Senate speech delivered before President Andrew Johnson's impeachment. Signed by notable figures including Wm M. Stewart and Benjamin F. Butler, dated January 16, 1868.
Price: $5,500.00
