EIGHT PAGE LETTER TO “DARLING LITTLE ONE” FROM “AUTIE”.

EIGHT PAGE LETTER TO “DARLING LITTLE ONE” FROM “AUTIE”. Two large sheets, folded, written on all 8 sides. Camp Sandy Forsyth, 8 p.m., Sat., October 31, 1868. Custer writes of his affection for his wife and reminisces of their meeting and courtship. “I remember the night, almost the exact hour, when I first stuttered to somebody the simple but expressive phrase, ‘Miss Bacon I love you’.” He continues his letter on Sunday morning, November 1. He describes a disturbance after he had gone to bed the previous evening, and describes a bunch of officers standing around with Salt Smith wearing at someone and daring them to fright. He has him along with Lt. Robbins placed under close arrest and will prefer charges against them. He also speaks of the unit moving to Leavenworth. There are other words of affection, and then he signs off. 4-30931 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	400F	$10,925.00	EIGHT PAGE LETTER TO “DARLING LITTLE ONE” FROM “AUTIE”. Two large sheets, folded, written on all 8 sides. Camp Sandy Forsyth, 8 p.m., Sat., October 31, 1868. Custer writes of his affection for his wife and reminisces of their meeting and courtship. “I remember the night, almost the exact hour, when I first stuttered to somebody the simple but expressive phrase, ‘Miss Bacon I love you’.” He continues his letter on Sunday morning, November 1. He describes a disturbance after he had gone to bed the previous evening, and describes a bunch of officers standing around with Salt Smith wearing at someone and daring them to fright. He has him along with Lt. Robbins placed under close arrest and will prefer charges against them. He also speaks of the unit moving to Leavenworth. There are other words of affection, and then he signs off. 4-30931 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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