^#1603 ^Lot 1661 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.’ ALS signed “Butterfield,” one page, 5 x 7, no date. Butterfield pens a quick letter from 60 Fifth Ave asking to “Please return one copy of” and inscription, “I failed to keep it.” In fine condition, with some mild toning and light show-through from mounting remnants on the reverse.