[ Autographs ] Benjamin F. Butler 1818-1893 Union major general, called "The Beast" for his authoritarian control of occupied New Orleans, later he commanded the Army of the James. Manuscript L.S. 1p 4to., Boston, Nov. 16, 1875 to Rep. Charles P. Thompson. recommending Capt. Robert Bayley as a statistician. Fold tear carefully repaired on verso, signature not affected.