FABULOUS 7th US CAVALRY ARCHIVE AND CAPTURED PIPE OF “LITTLE BIG HORN” SURVIVOR AND HERO IN RENO’S COMMAND, SGT LOUIS ROTT, RECOMMENDED TO RECEIVE “MEDAL OF HONOR.”

FABULOUS 7th US CAVALRY ARCHIVE AND CAPTURED PIPE OF “LITTLE BIG HORN” SURVIVOR AND HERO IN RENO’S COMMAND, SGT LOUIS ROTT, RECOMMENDED TO RECEIVE “MEDAL OF HONOR.”. The three Custer 7th Cavalry documents and captured Sioux pipe have come from Gloria B. Wood, a direct descent of the family of Sgt. Louis Rott, company “K” 7th US Cavalry. The documents and pipe are archivally framed by family and only pipe removed for study. Sergeant Rott survived the battle of Little Big Horn serving in Lieut. Edward Godfrey’s company under Reno’s command. Rott was recommended to be given the Congressional Medal of Honor for retrieving water for wounded and dying troopers from heavy Indian fire while penned down with Reno, where several comrades did receive the MOH and several were killed in this daring act so written about in all annals of the Reno fight at Little Big Horn. Rott was involved in all other Indian actions in the 7th Cavalry during his 1872-1878 military career. He would serve as mounted police officer in NYC after Indian Wars. Wartime service with the Custer’s 7th Cavalry included the Yellowstone expedition in August of 1873, the Black Hills expedition in 1874, the Yellowstone and Big Horn expedition in 1876 that terminated with the battle of the Little Big Horn and Custer’s death. Sergeant Rott was then part of the 7th Cavalry’s expedition of 1877 under Gen. Nelson Miles and he was involved in the battle against Nez Perce Indians near Bear Paw Mountain. Earlier that year at the battle of Muddy Creek, May 7, 1877 Louis Rott collected and inscribed the spectacular complete Sioux pipe included in this lot. In the battle known as “Little Muddy Creek”, General Miles had essentially followed the same route Custer had the previous year into the Big Horn Valley. On May 7 he executed an assault on a Minneconjou camp similar to that encountered by Custer the previous year with 471 men, the Indians were routed and Chief Lame Deer was killed. This large catlinite pipe is impeccably carved on three sides “Sioux Indian/Medicine Pipe”, “Captured at the Battle/of Muddy Creek/May 7th 1877”, “Louis Rott/ 7th U.S. Cav”. The original stem is intact and complete and pipe overall measures 30”. Rott’s 1874 dated appointment to sergeant is signed by Col. George Armstrong Custer along with Lieut. William W Cooke who of course would both be killed at the Little Big Horn. Lieut. Cooke who was an aide of Custer’s was author of the famous last message to Frederick Benteen, “Benteen, Come On, Big Village. Be Quick. Bring Packs. WW Cooke. PS Bring Packs” Of course the “packs” contained the extra ammunition that would have saved everyone’s lives if they could’ve been brought up. Custer signed appointments are quite rare and few are known, especially one so historic to a survivor in Reno’s command who was cited for bravery in carrying water up a dangerous ravine to the wounded of the 7th Calvary. The next framed document in this lot is a beautiful discharge paper (with colored decorated highlights) signed by Edward Godfrey of his own company “K” who he served under at Little Big Horn. Rott would serve with Godfrey at the battle of Bear Paw Mountain in 1877 where Godfrey was wounded and awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor that eluded Rott. The last document in this grouping is a synopsis of battles Rott was involved in and a recommendation for the “Congressional Medal of Honor” by Godfrey’s successor, Capt. Edward Mathey, Company “K” 7th US Cavalry. This document has no date visible but could have more content on reverse, but was not removed from archival frame, most likely document dates October, 1877 after General Miles Black Hills campaign. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a copy of a 4 page letter written by Gloria B. Wood, at age 72, describing the above items and their history as being handed down directly through her family. Also a timelime of 1st Sgt Louis Rott’s service as it relates to the items as written by Ms. Wood. Also a copy of an interment receipt dated 12-12-1897 from The Evergreens Cemetery, Brookline, NY for the burial of Sgt Rott. CONDITION: Pipe has old break with glued repair as can be seen in photos, otherwise very good with fine patinaed surfaces. Documents all have some fading and staining, but as can be seen in photos, both Custer signed appointment and Godfrey signed discharge are very good with easily discernible signatures and content. 4-47032, 4-47033, 4-47034, 4-47035 JS218 (45,000-65,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2159	$0.00	FABULOUS 7th US CAVALRY ARCHIVE AND CAPTURED PIPE OF “LITTLE BIG HORN” SURVIVOR AND HERO IN RENO’S COMMAND, SGT LOUIS ROTT, RECOMMENDED TO RECEIVE “MEDAL OF HONOR.”. The three Custer 7th Cavalry documents and captured Sioux pipe have come from Gloria B. Wood, a direct descent of the family of Sgt. Louis Rott, company “K” 7th US Cavalry. The documents and pipe are archivally framed by family and only pipe removed for study. Sergeant Rott survived the battle of Little Big Horn serving in Lieut. Edward Godfrey’s company under Reno’s command. Rott was recommended to be given the Congressional Medal of Honor for retrieving water for wounded and dying troopers from heavy Indian fire while penned down with Reno, where several comrades did receive the MOH and several were killed in this daring act so written about in all annals of the Reno fight at Little Big Horn. Rott was involved in all other Indian actions in the 7th Cavalry during his 1872-1878 military career. He would serve as mounted police officer in NYC after Indian Wars. Wartime service with the Custer’s 7th Cavalry included the Yellowstone expedition in August of 1873, the Black Hills expedition in 1874, the Yellowstone and Big Horn expedition in 1876 that terminated with the battle of the Little Big Horn and Custer’s death. Sergeant Rott was then part of the 7th Cavalry’s expedition of 1877 under Gen. Nelson Miles and he was involved in the battle against Nez Perce Indians near Bear Paw Mountain. Earlier that year at the battle of Muddy Creek, May 7, 1877 Louis Rott collected and inscribed the spectacular complete Sioux pipe included in this lot. In the battle known as “Little Muddy Creek”, General Miles had essentially followed the same route Custer had the previous year into the Big Horn Valley. On May 7 he executed an assault on a Minneconjou camp similar to that encountered by Custer the previous year with 471 men, the Indians were routed and Chief Lame Deer was killed. This large catlinite pipe is impeccably carved on three sides “Sioux Indian/Medicine Pipe”, “Captured at the Battle/of Muddy Creek/May 7th 1877”, “Louis Rott/ 7th U.S. Cav”. The original stem is intact and complete and pipe overall measures 30”. Rott’s 1874 dated appointment to sergeant is signed by Col. George Armstrong Custer along with Lieut. William W Cooke who of course would both be killed at the Little Big Horn. Lieut. Cooke who was an aide of Custer’s was author of the famous last message to Frederick Benteen, “Benteen, Come On, Big Village. Be Quick. Bring Packs. WW Cooke. PS Bring Packs” Of course the “packs” contained the extra ammunition that would have saved everyone’s lives if they could’ve been brought up. Custer signed appointments are quite rare and few are known, especially one so historic to a survivor in Reno’s command who was cited for bravery in carrying water up a dangerous ravine to the wounded of the 7th Calvary. The next framed document in this lot is a beautiful discharge paper (with colored decorated highlights) signed by Edward Godfrey of his own company “K” who he served under at Little Big Horn. Rott would serve with Godfrey at the battle of Bear Paw Mountain in 1877 where Godfrey was wounded and awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor that eluded Rott. The last document in this grouping is a synopsis of battles Rott was involved in and a recommendation for the “Congressional Medal of Honor” by Godfrey’s successor, Capt. Edward Mathey, Company “K” 7th US Cavalry. This document has no date visible but could have more content on reverse, but was not removed from archival frame, most likely document dates October, 1877 after General Miles Black Hills campaign. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a copy of a 4 page letter written by Gloria B. Wood, at age 72, describing the above items and their history as being handed down directly through her family. Also a timelime of 1st Sgt Louis Rott’s service as it relates to the items as written by Ms. Wood. Also a copy of an interment receipt dated 12-12-1897 from The Evergreens Cemetery, Brookline, NY for the burial of Sgt Rott. CONDITION: Pipe has old break with glued repair as can be seen in photos, otherwise very good with fine patinaed surfaces. Documents all have some fading and staining, but as can be seen in photos, both Custer signed appointment and Godfrey signed discharge are very good with easily discernible signatures and content. 4-47032, 4-47033, 4-47034, 4-47035 JS218 (45,000-65,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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