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BENTEEN, FREDERICK W.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
BENTEEN, FREDERICK W.
<b>79. FREDERICK W. BENTEEN </b>(1834 - 1898) American army officer, a captain in Custer's 7th Cavalry who was ordered by Custer to patrol an area near the Indian's village during the battle at Little Big Horn. During the action, Benteen relieved Reno's forces which were under attack, the two groups holding out until relieved by forces under Terry. Signed endorsement removed from document "<i>F.W. Benteen</i>". Also included in the lot is the upper portion of the document that shows that the endorsement was signed at Fort Rice, D.T., Apr. 3, 1878. Mounting stain on upper portion, signature very good to fine.<b>$800-1,200</b>