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Keppler, Joseph (ca. 1884-1893) [Editorial cartoon of Benjamin F. Butler]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.136.02 Author/Creator: Keppler, Joseph (ca. 1884-1893) Place Written: s.l. Type: Newspaper clipping Date: circa 1884-1893 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Caption reads: "'I never wish to defend a man unless I know that he is guilty.' -- Gen. B. F. Butler, in his speech to Graduates of the Boston University Law School, May 28th."

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