Partly-printed pass for the Grand Review of the Armies, 5 x 4.75, filled out and signed in pencil by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Gen’l.” In full: “Admit Gen’l Butterfield and party to the Head-Quarters Platform, Lafayette Square, May 23d and 24th, 1865.” A central horizontal fold, overall wrinkling, and toned tape remnants to corners, otherwise fine condition. In celebration of the Civil War’s conclusion just two weeks earlier, the ‘Grand Review’ was the triumphant parade of troops down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House reviewing stands at Lafayette Square. General Butterfield was a recipient of the Medal of Honor and credited as the composer of ‘Taps.’ An excellent association piece from the immediate aftermath of the war. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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