Major General B.F. Butler

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Title: Major General B.F. Butler
Date Created: 1861-1865
Description: Portrait of General Benjamin F. Butler. Caption: "Whatever our politics, the Government must be sustained."
Topical Subject(s): United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
Geographical Subject(s): United States
Note: Butler was military commander of the city of New Orleans until December 16, 1862. After the Civil War he became governor of Massachusetts and was later elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. The quote was well-known during the Civil War and denoted Union patriotism.
Language: eng
Extent: 3"x5.5"
Type of Resource: still image
Source: Printed envelope, 3 x 5.5 inches, Alfred S. Lippman Collection of Civil War postal covers, Manuscripts Collection 993, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Publisher: Howard-Tilton Memorial Library. Louisiana Research Collection.
Rights: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Contact Information: specialcollections@tulane.edu