ALS signed 'G. A. Custer,' one lightly-lined page, both sides, 5 x 8, Hotel Brunswick letterhead, February 8, 1876. Letter to a lady. In part, 'Col. House proposed to invite you to join a party to attend the theatre this evening. As he did not see you he was undecided what to do and asked me to see you today if I could, I am prevented from calling this morning. I will see Col. H. this afternoon, if you can join the party please drop me a line or if Mrs. Custer sees you today as she hoped to do, give her your reply. Mrs. Custer will be one of Col. House's party...If you consent to go I will call for you this evening.' In very good condition, with a clean and repairable separation along an old repair to bisecting horizontal fold, some scattered light toning and soiling and a clean signature. A very interesting letter from Custer regarding the theatre in New York, only six months before meeting his demise at Little Big Horn. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
