Self-contained war-dated endorsement, “G. A. Custer,” on a 3 x 2.5 slip, dated “Headquarters…Cav. Div., November 25th, 1864.” The message, in another hand, reads, in full: “Respectfully forwarded approved and recommended.” A month earlier, on October 19, Custer had led a division of cavalry at the Battle of Cedar Creek, one of the last and most decisive actions during the Valley Campaign. The Union victory effectively ended Confederate threats on Washington and was believed to have been a major factor in the reelection of Abraham Lincoln. Faint show-through from text on reverse, otherwise fine, bright condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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