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Daniel Butterfield

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Daniel Butterfield

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Auction Date:2012 Mar 14 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Union general and Medal of Honor recipient (1831–1901). Butterfield saw service at Second Bull Run and Fredericksburg; he later became the chief of staff of the Army of the Potomac under Generals' Hooker and Meade, and was severely wounded at Gettysburg. One of his most noteworthy claims to fame was the bugle call "Taps," which he composed at Harrison's Landing in 1862. Uncommon and crisp wet plate, albumen 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. Half-view in uniform with rank of colonel, wearing his kepi with hat wreath and regimental numeral "12" and over the shoulder sash with shield affixed. Backmark: E. Anthony, New York. In fine condition.