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Benjamin Franklin Butler

Attorney General · 1833

Benjamin Franklin Butler, Attorney General.

Positions

  • Attorney General1833-11-15–1838-07-04

Biography

Benjamin Franklin Butler (December 17, 1795 – November 8, 1858) was a lawyer from the state of New York. A professional and political ally of Martin Van Buren, among the many elective and appointive positions he held were Attorney General of the United States and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

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Capitol Receipts, “Benjamin Franklin Butler: Attorney General,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/appointee/wQ817486/benjamin-franklin-butler (accessed 2026-10-13).