Officer in the 7th Cavalry who was one of the first to ride to the rescue at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, but arrived too late (1847–1919). Manuscript DS, signed “F. M. Gibson,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.25, March 4, 1878. Gibson certifies a statement given before him. In part: “Personally appeared before me, 1st Lieut F. M. Gibson, 7th Cavalry, Judge Advocate General Court Martial, one Serg’t Henry Shall…that…he found that the window of the Post Tin Shop, had been raised up during the night, by some party or parties unknown…the said party or parties had entered the Q. M. Storehouse, through said Tin Shop, which adjoins the Storehouse, and had stolen therefrom Twenty six (26) wagon covers and Two (2) S. S. Ambulance Lead Harness, the property of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Gibson and countersigned by William Badger. In fine condition. Badger (1826–1897) served in the 6th US Infantry and was quartermaster at Fort Lincoln when Custer's 7th Cavalry was stationed there preceding the Battle of the Little Bighorn. RR Auction COA.
