ANDREW JACKSON BUTLER ALS [BENJAMIN F. BUTLER’S OLDER BROTHER]

ANDREW JACKSON BUTLER ALS [BENJAMIN F. BUTLER’S OLDER BROTHER]

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Dated “Oct 27, 1862.” One page in ink on line paper, 7.5” x 6. Exhibits fold-marks, torn bottom margin and patches of browning. Else VG and entirely legible.

Andrew Jackson Butler, 1815-1864, was Benjamin F. Butler’s older brother, serving at as Union Colonel under Butler during the former’s tenure as Military Governor of Louisiana in 1862. As such, A.J. Butler stood in as his brother’s factotum in many a shady dealing involving confiscated Confederate property and confiscated cotton, the proceeds of which found their way into Butler family coffers. Although his older Andrew  did not survive the war, Benjamin F. Butler died in 1893 leaving an estate of seven million dollars, much of it deriving from notorious family wheeling and dealing in wartime New Orleans.

With no addressee, the text of the note reads as follows:

“An armor is necessary to use in the wrecking of the steamer Verona for the United State Government. You will buy or hire one for that purpose whenever you can fine one / A.J. Butler / New Orleans / Oct. 27th, 1862.

A fascinating document relating to Butler family machinations in Louisiana. Invites further research. Accompanied by a facsimile lithograph portrait of A.J. Butler, 4” x 4.25, w/caption: “Andrew Jackson Butler. He profited by his brother’s position.” In protective sleeve, w/blue card backing.  [jp][ph:L]

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