Military

General Butler wires Winfield Scott about an unauthorized march to Baltimore

294. Benjamin Butler Autograph Letter Signed. Uncommon ALS signed “B. F. Butler,” one page, 7.75 x 4.75, no date [likely war-dated]. Brief handwritten letter set for dispatch to Lieutenant General Winfield Scott via telegram, in full: “I am en route for the Station assigned with the eighth NY Regiment.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, a hole to the lower left, and a tear to the bottom edge. Accompanied by an engraving bearing a preprinted signature. Starting Bid $200

295. George B. McClellan Signed Photograph. Sought-

after 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of McClellan seated in uniform, signed on the mount in ink, “Geo. B. McClellan.” Reverse bears the backstamp of Alexander Gardner of Washington, DC, famed for his portraits of Civil War figures. In very good to fine condition, with overall spotting to McClellan’s uniform. Starting Bid $200 296. Douglas MacArthur Signed Photograph. Choice

vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of General MacArthur in uniform, nicely signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200