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(Custer, George A.) Civil War Muster Roll

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
(Custer, George A.) Civil War Muster Roll
<Our item number 122684><B>&#40;Custer, George A.&#41; Civil War Muster Roll.</B> Muster roll of future General George A. Custer &#40;1839-1876&#41; as Captain, Co. A, 5th Regiment of U.S. Cavalry, 18½&#34; x 30½&#34;, covering the period April 30-June 30, 1865. Fifty-five men are listed. Information on each man includes when he enlisted, his rank, remarks about his service and details of payments. The remark by Geo. A Custer Capt. states &#34;Absent on Det Service as Major Genl of Vols.&#34; The entire document is handwritten on the front and back. Very good; some fold separations and a few tiny holes are visible. The document is handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 25&#34; x 37&#34;. <BR><BR>Custer took part in every battle of the Army of the Potomac but one. His cavalry units played a critical role in forcing the retreat of Confederate General Robert E. Lee&#39;s forces and he was present at Appomattox. He was named Major General USV on April 15, 1865 and was breveted for gallan t and meritorious services at Gettysburg, Yellow Tavern, Winchester, Fishers Hill, and Five Forks. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;2,500-3,500. <BR><BR>Our item number 122684<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/43jpegs/122684.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>