![[Item #48179] 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, at the Close of the Annual Examination, June 19th, 1839 [Half title: Mr. Butler's Address at Westpoint]. Benjamin F. BUTLER.](https://www.lornebair.com/pictures/48179.jpg?v=1585693985)
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, at the Close of the Annual Examination, June 19th, 1839 [Half title: Mr. Butler's Address at Westpoint]
New-York: Samuel Colman, 1839. First Edition. Octavo (ca. 23cm.); disbound; 46pp. Rather dust-soiled and a bit foxed, coin-sized dampstain at top margin of final few leaves, else Very Good and sound, retaining half title.
Address delivered by twenty-one year-old Benjam Franklin Butler, who later went on to serve as major general in the Union Army during the Civil War. SABIN 9609.
Price: $150.00
