Genl Butler holding the mob in check at New Orleans, Antique Print

Drawn from the Library of Congress archive, this print depicts Genl Butler holding the mob in check at New Orleans. The Library holds one of the most comprehensive collections of American and international historical prints in the world.

Library of Congress record: Created ca 1896 No copyright information found with item. Reinhart completed several images of the Civil War for Harpers Weekly in 1896. Signed, lower left: Reinhart Del; lower center: W.L Williams. Art. T. Title inscribed below image. Bequest and gift; Caroline and Erwin Swann; 1974; (DLC/PP-1974:232.1246) In early 1862 Butler was appointed commander of the Union troops that occupied New Orleans. He ruled the territory with an iron hand, invoking the hatred of Southerners and earning the nickname Beast Butler." Caroline and Erwin Swann collection of caricature and cartoon (Library of Congress)." Drawings American 1880-1890.Periodical illustrations American 1880-1890.

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