AMER AUGUST 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015
TWO ENVELOPES ADDRESSED BY GEORGE A. CUSTER TO HIS BROTHER COLONEL TOM CUSTER.The return address on both is the Hotel Brunswick, New York. Both with "Col Tom Custer/Fort Lincoln/Dakota as the recipient, written in General Custer's distinctive hand. A two time recipient of the Medal of Honor, Tom died along with the General at the Battle of Little Big Horn. SIZE: PROVENANCE: General George A and Elizabeth Custer, Margaret Flood (Libbie Custer's personal assistant), Spink Smythe, Lot 1165, May 23, 2013. CONDITION: Both with the right end of the envelopes ripped off, and both are somewhat tattered and stained. 48441-8 JS (2,000-4,000)
