Lot 1059
Custer, George Armstrong (1839-187, ALS, "G A Custer", 1p, 7¾ x 9½ Hays City, Kas., May 10, 1869. Letter written, as Commander of the 7th cavalry, to Lt. General Sheridan as Commander-in-Chief of the Army, "(confidential) without delicate handling of the Indian question by persons experienced in Indian affairs we are liable to lose all benefit of our last winters campaign and be plunged into another general war with the southern tribes— I think this can be avoided." light staining, mostly clear of text, Fine. Estimate 15,000 - 20,000
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