^#1602 ^Lot 1660 Daniel Butterfield

Union general (1831–1901) who saw action at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, as well as nearly all the engagements of the Peninsula Campaign and Sherman’s March to the Sea. He is generally credited as the composer of the bugle call ‘Taps.’ LS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, embossed Inman Lines letterhead, July 30, 1889. Letter, written “at sea” to Mr. Bartlett. In part: “If decision not yet made send on cipher I gave you so you can telegraph us when it does come—I kept no copy—It may do to write—Please notify Mr. Framer upstairs…that you are under instructions from your client Mrs. Butterfield to carry out purchase of land in accordance with Mrs. B. proposal.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, small separation along vertical fold, a bit of light soiling, and uniform toning.