IMPORTANT AND HISTORICAL NOTE FROM GENERAL ALFRED TERRY TO GENERAL CUSTER FROM DIRECT DESCENT OF LIBBIE CUSTER.

George Custer mentions receiving a note to visit General Terry in his tent just prior to him deciding to lead the 7th Cavalry at the Little Big Horn campaign June 22, 1876. This note was kept by Libbie for an important reason. Was this the last summons to Custer to see Terry with his orders of that date, detailing how he wanted Custer to deploy at the Little Big Horn when Indian camp was found? We all know the results of his actions. PROVENANCE: General George A and Elizabeth Custer, Margaret Flood (Libbie Custer’s personal assistant), Spink Smythe, Lot 1137, May 23, 2013. CONDITION: 4″ x 6-1/2″ folded in quarters, right edge ragged. 48441-3 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2224

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2224	$592.50	IMPORTANT AND HISTORICAL NOTE FROM GENERAL ALFRED TERRY TO GENERAL CUSTER FROM DIRECT DESCENT OF LIBBIE CUSTER. George Custer mentions receiving a note to visit General Terry in his tent just prior to him deciding to lead the 7th Cavalry at the Little Big Horn campaign June 22, 1876. This note was kept by Libbie for an important reason. Was this the last summons to Custer to see Terry with his orders of that date, detailing how he wanted Custer to deploy at the Little Big Horn when Indian camp was found? We all know the results of his actions. PROVENANCE: General George A and Elizabeth Custer, Margaret Flood (Libbie Custer’s personal assistant), Spink Smythe, Lot 1137, May 23, 2013. CONDITION: 4″ x 6-1/2″ folded in quarters, right edge ragged. 48441-3 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2224 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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IMPORTANT AND HISTORICAL NOTE FROM GENERAL ALFRED TERRY TO GENERAL CUSTER FROM DIRECT DESCENT OF LIBBIE CUSTER.