2006-03
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/28/2006
More images:
Custer's Signature CUSTER, George Armstrong (1839-1876) Union general who served as Colonel of the 7th Cavalry during the Indian Wars, killed by the Lakota-Sioux at Little Big Horn, Montana, June 25, 1876. Manuscript Letter Signed, "G.A. Custer, Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry Brevet Major General, U.S.A. Comdg." 2p. quarto, Headquarters Fort Abraham Lincoln, Dakota Territory, March 11, 1875, addressed to Indian Agent Edmond Palmer at Standing Rock, Dakota Territory, it reads in full: "...I have received your letter acquainting me with the reasons which prevented the delegations of Indians from your Agency from coming as intended to this post to confer with the delegation of the Rees now here. As it was of importance that the date upon which the proposed council should assemble should be determined upon promptly and notice thereof sent to the various tribes interested and as the delegation of Rees was compelled to set out today on their return to their Agency I conferred with them and with Iron Horse who is here from your Agency. At this conference, it was decided to name the 20th of April next as the date upon which the council should assemble at this point. This will allow about forty days to enable notice to be sent to the agencies and the Indians to arrive here. I would be glad if you would submit this matter to all the Chiefs and head men of your Agency and obtain their assent to the proposed arrangements, and their promise to participate. Every tribe and band should be represented by its most influential men otherwise the council will terminate in results of no value. Please communicate with me in regards to the decision of the Sioux. I will send a communication to the agent at Cheyenne informing him of the date fixed and will be greatly obliged to you, if you will cause it to be transmitted by a courier from your Agency..." Two file holes, else Fine. Professionally framed with plaque bearing full transcription of letter and two images of Custer.
Click on a thumbnail above to display a larger image below
Hold down the mouse button and slide side to side to see more thumbnails(if available).
Click above for larger image.