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CHARLES A. VARNUM AND SAMUEL D. STURGIS

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 900.00 USD
CHARLES A. VARNUM AND SAMUEL D. STURGIS
CHARLES A. VARNUM (1849 - 1936) American military officer, a second lieutenant in the 7th Cavalry and Custer's Chief of Scouts, engaged with Reno at the Little Big Horn and the last surviving officer of that battle. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. folio, Fort Lincoln. April 1, 1878, a return for tobacco issued to members of the 7th Cavalry. Also signed by SAMUEL D. STURGIS (1822-1889) Union brigadier general who became colonel and commander of the 7th U.S. Cavalry. His lieutenant colonel was George A. Custer. Sturgis was on detached duty when parts of the 7th Cavalry were destroyed at the Little Big Horn. Also signed twice by ERNEST A. GARLINGTON (1853-1934) 7th Cavalry officer, MOH for Wounded Knee Creek. Very good.