Union general (1825-1892) who was among the commanders of the famed Philadelphia Brigade, most notably during McClellan's Peninsular Campaign in the spring and summer of 1862. ALS signed “Wm. W. Burns,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, June 18, 1887. In part: "Sickles intends to carry out his long cherished intent to claim the credit for the battle of Gettysburg which he says Mr. Lincoln gave him for preventing Meade & other West Pointers from running back to Pipe Clay Creek…Butterfield who represents the disgruntled by Hooker has taken hold to have his little revenge. They propose a reunion with the A. N. Virginia next year and Butterfield has written to Pa R. R. to enlist them to transport 20,000 men, urging them to get a bill through the Penn. Legislature to pay expenses. This is the bold bad scheme of the enemies of Pennsylvania—Robinson will have his slant at Reynolds, Sickles & Butterfield at Meade and all at McClellan, Hancock & Franklin who represented quite a different clientele…Sickles, Sharpe, Bullard, Butterfield, Robinson & Gorham are not likely to stop." In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides.
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