Civil War–dated hand-addressed mailing envelope, 9.25 x 4.5, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl Custer, Care of Senator Chandler, Washington DC,” bearing an affixed three-cent postage stamp and postmarked Old Point Comfort, Virginia, March 19, [1865]. The envelope is imprinted: “Headquarters Third Division, Cavalry Corps., Official Business.” In fine condition, with an opening tear to the left edge and the postmark lightly affecting some of the writing; a crisper example than typically seen. Custer commanded the Third Cavalry Division from September 30, 1864, through the end of the war in April 1865. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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