RARE AND POIGNANT LIBBY CUSTER LETTER TO MRS. SHELDON DATED DEC. 7, 1876.

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information) Please Note: Sheldon & Co N.Y.N.Y. were the Publishers of Whittaker’s “A Complete Life of Gen. George A. Custer.”

RARE AND POIGNANT LIBBY CUSTER LETTER TO MRS. SHELDON DATED DEC. 7, 1876. Emotionally inspired letter written in polished penmanship on Libby Custer’s personal monogrammed stationary. This letter is one of thanks for sympathetic thoughts in “those dark hours”. Letter reveals Libby’s struggle to press on in life bearing the legacy & burden of the General’s death. In this letter Libby speaks of seeking strength from the Lord in her commitment to honoring her husband’s life and highly publicized demise. Accompanied by a typewritten transcript of this letter. A rare look into the personal feelings of “the General’s” wife. CONDITION: Very good. Dark legible ink with some light tearing along the folds. 4-32448 WD60 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	2161	$3,565.00	Revised: 10/19/2007 (Additional Information) Please Note: Sheldon & Co N.Y.N.Y. were the Publishers of Whittaker’s “A Complete Life of Gen. George A. Custer.” RARE AND POIGNANT LIBBY CUSTER LETTER TO MRS. SHELDON DATED DEC. 7, 1876. Emotionally inspired letter written in polished penmanship on Libby Custer’s personal monogrammed stationary. This letter is one of thanks for sympathetic thoughts in “those dark hours”. Letter reveals Libby’s struggle to press on in life bearing the legacy & burden of the General’s death. In this letter Libby speaks of seeking strength from the Lord in her commitment to honoring her husband’s life and highly publicized demise. Accompanied by a typewritten transcript of this letter. A rare look into the personal feelings of “the General’s” wife. CONDITION: Very good. Dark legible ink with some light tearing along the folds. 4-32448 WD60 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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