RARE CONFEDERATE NEW ORLEANS BROADSIDE.

Among the most infamous orders of the Civil War was the decree by General Ben Butler while military governor of New Orleans stating that women of New Orleans showing contempt for Union authority would be treated as prostitutes. This is a first broadside we are aware telling Southern men to take revenge. General Butler was lampooned and hated in the South for this order, among others, though he was a most competent commander and actually ran New Orleans quite well. He did return from the war a very wealthy man, later to be Governor of the State of Rhode Island. Many feel he made his fortune by selling seized Confederate cotton for his and his family’s benefit, making millions of dollars. There are other rare objects telling of “Beast Butler’s” escapades in New Orleans, including imported bedpans with is face as the target. Similar to Parrish and Willingham 1049, this example appears to have pulp paper and is most likely post-war. Because of Butler’s audacity, this proclamation was slung all over the place as propaganda throughout the war and afterwards. Some pseudo-facsimiles were printed in Union occupied New Orleans presses and some were post-war souvenirs of Yankee honnors. SIZE: 10-1/2″ x 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Paper is soiled, foxed and acid burned. Several small creases and holes, most noticed in upper right and lower left corners where removed from mounting. A circa 1900 newspaper is still partially attached to back of broadside with tape at edges. Text is all dark and discernible. 50572-1 (800-1,200) – Lot 2133

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2133	$1,777.50	RARE CONFEDERATE NEW ORLEANS BROADSIDE. Among the most infamous orders of the Civil War was the decree by General Ben Butler while military governor of New Orleans stating that women of New Orleans showing contempt for Union authority would be treated as prostitutes. This is a first broadside we are aware telling Southern men to take revenge. General Butler was lampooned and hated in the South for this order, among others, though he was a most competent commander and actually ran New Orleans quite well. He did return from the war a very wealthy man, later to be Governor of the State of Rhode Island. Many feel he made his fortune by selling seized Confederate cotton for his and his family’s benefit, making millions of dollars. There are other rare objects telling of “Beast Butler’s” escapades in New Orleans, including imported bedpans with is face as the target. Similar to Parrish and Willingham 1049, this example appears to have pulp paper and is most likely post-war. Because of Butler’s audacity, this proclamation was slung all over the place as propaganda throughout the war and afterwards. Some pseudo-facsimiles were printed in Union occupied New Orleans presses and some were post-war souvenirs of Yankee honnors. SIZE: 10-1/2″ x 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Paper is soiled, foxed and acid burned. Several small creases and holes, most noticed in upper right and lower left corners where removed from mounting. A circa 1900 newspaper is still partially attached to back of broadside with tape at edges. Text is all dark and discernible. 50572-1 (800-1,200) – Lot 2133 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE CONFEDERATE NEW ORLEANS BROADSIDE.