American military officer, lawyer, and politician (1818–1893) whose strict administration of New Orleans following the Union occupation in 1862 made him one of the most controversial figures of the Civil War. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Notman of Boston, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Benj. F. Butler.” In very good condition, with scattered spotting to the image and some paper loss to the lower left corner. RR Auction COA.
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