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Auction: 316 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1128

Custer, George Armstrong. Custer, Elizabeth. [4] 1) Envelope addressed to "Mrs. Genl G A Custer / Monroe (crossed out) Ft. Leavenworth Mich (crossed out)/ Kas." Written in Custer´s hand, thus a virtual autograph. The end of the envelope is torn, but this does not affect the really nice signature. A few scattered stains. 2) Note in Elizabeth Custer´s hand, with text referring to the General´s Spanish sword, donated to West Point. "Motto on General Custer´s Spanish Sword / Motto on General Custer´s captured Spanish Sword/ Do not draw me Without cause / Do not sheathe me without honor." 3) Pencil rubbing of the General´s initials, "GC" on the sword. 4) Newspaper clipping relating to "Custer´s relics."

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