Army officer who served through the Civil War, engaged in successful frontier Indian fighting campaigns and captured Geronimo in 1886. ALS, one page, 4 x 5.5, April 1, 1904. Letter in reply to a lady’s question. In part, “I have to say that for a brief history, such as will probably answer your purpose, you might consult ‘The Leading Facts of American History.’” In fine condition, with a bisecting horizontal fold and mounting remnant to reverse. R&R COA.
