Apr 29, 2004 - Sale 2004

Sale 2004 - Lot 43

Price Realized: $ 862
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 1,500
CUSTER, MAGGIE. Autograph Letter Signed, "Mother and Maggie," to George Armstrong Custer, his wife and brother ("Dear Autie Libbie & Tom"), a short note of greeting and on their health, written in pencil. 1 page, approximately 4x5 inches; heavily toned. With the original envelope addressed to "Maj. Gen. G. A. Custer / Houston, Texas / Care of Maj. Gen. Sheridan." Michigan, 30 August 1866?

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". . . I am just going to write two lines. I was writing to pap on business and could not pass you by without writing a line to you. We are trying to get along as well as we can. Mother is about as usual. I am improving some but not well yet. I will close hoping to hear from you soon. Come home soon . . ."