January 2015 Auction Ends Thursday, January 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/29/2015
Ten envelopes addressed to General George Custer's wife, written in Custer's hand. The legendary General writes to his wife in five separate locations; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Monroe, Michigan; Louisville, Kentucky; Fort Riley, Kansas; and Washington, DC. Two of the envelopes bear a return address stamp from the Fifth Avenue hotel in New York City. One end of each envelope is torn, and the postmark slightly touches the signature in most cases. Largest measures 5.25'' x 3'' and smallest measures 4.75'' x 3''. Very good condition.
George Custer Lot of 10 Signed Envelopes -- All Letters Addressed to ''Mrs. General Custer''
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