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DANIEL BUTTERFIELD

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(1831 - 1901) Union major general who commanded a brigade at Bull Run, awarded the Medal of Honor for Gaines Mill, and wounded in that battle and Gettysburg. He also helped design the corps badges for the army and is credited with writing "Taps". Full signature in black ink on a 4.75 x 2.5 in slip of paper, adding his rank ‘Maj Genl Vol.’ Mounted, in very good to fine condition overall.Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Butterfield, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

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DANIEL BUTTERFIELD

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116: Militaria & Autograph Auction 2026 Day 2

Mar 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

Elkton, MD, United States

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