Handwritten 2 pageletter signed by Daniel Butterfield. Both sides shown. Daniel Butterfield (1831-1901), Union General in Civil War, Chief of Staff; Army of the Potomac-1863 and Battle of Gettysburg. Composer of Taps. Written from New York March 22, 1889 signed letter on address-imprinted black bordered mourning stationery sent to William L. Bostwick of Ithaca, NY. Butterfield has discussed with a Senator Miller his correspondent's letter requesting support for obtaining a government position, and they both concurred that they would support his candidacy. Item ordered may not be exact piece shown. All original and authentic.