The Military Profession in the United States, and the Means of Promoting its Usefulness and Honour; An Address, Delivered before the Dialectic Society of the Corps of Cadets of the Military Academy, Westpoint…


Benjamin Butler’s speech to West Point cadets was published here, on their behalf, in 1839. Butler is remembered for his role during the Civil War, especially his controversial role in the oversight of Union forces in New Orleans.


Description: The Military Profession in the United States, and the Means of Promoting its Usefulness and Honour; An Address, Delivered before the Dialectic Society of the Corps of Cadets of the Military Academy, Westpoint…

New York: Samuel Colman, [1839]. [1–7], 8–46, [2, blank]pp. + [8, publisher’s illus. catalog]. Octavo pamphlet, without original wrappers, removed from bound volume. Light foxing; very good. bjcb 352246

[3733077]

Sabin 9609.


Price: $75.00

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