Image Lot Price Description

400H
$20,700.00

SEVEN PAGE LETTER TO “DARLING MINE” SIGNED “AUTIE”. Two large sheets, folded, written on seven sides. Camp Sandy Forsyth, 8 p.m., Monday, November 2, 1868. He regrets not having received a letter this day and waiting for his horse and the regiment to be paid. He discussed Captain Benteen and tells of feeling high on him and that he is an officer who can be relied upon. He has placed Cook in close guard because of an absence for stable duty and has Lt. Robbins and Smith charged with drunkenness. He is trying to get his brother Tom advanced to Captain but can’t yet find a way. It continues with regular camp talk and his affection for her. 4-30928 (6,000-8,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007
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