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CUSTER, GEORGE A.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
CUSTER, GEORGE A.
<b>32. GEORGE A. CUSTER</b> (1839 - 1876) Union major general of cavalry who fought in nearly every battle of the Army of the Potomac, including Gettysburg, and later met his tragic end at the hands of Sioux warriors at the battle of Little Big Horn. War-date A.E.S. on a 3 1/4" x 2 1/2" sheet, in full: "<i>Hdqrs. 2nd Brig. Oct. 27thh 1863 Respectfully forwarded G. A. Custer Brg. Genl. Commg 2nd Brig.</i>" Trimmed at top margin affecting top line as shown. On verso appears the bold signature of Custer's boss, Major General <b>GEORGE G. MEADE</b>, being part of another endorsement. Meade's signature and an ink blot very lightly show-through, and are well clear of Custer's signature. Very good. <b>$3,000-4,000</b>