French-born military officer (1837-1915) who fought at Chickamauga, Atlanta, and elsewhere during the Civil War. After becoming 2nd Lieutenant of Company M, 7th Cavalry, in 1867, he commanded the pack train during the Washita Campaign, a function he repeated for Custer at Little Bighorn. A survivor of that infamous battle, he fought against the Nez Perce in the following year. Rare partly-printed DS, signed twice by “E. G. Mathey,” one page, 8.5 x 11, May 1, 1878. Special requisition document for three corn brooms to be sent to Fort Rice, certifying that the “articles specified are absolutely requisite for the public service, rendered so by the following circumstances: monthly allowance of Company K 7th Cavalry.” Approved and signed by Edward G. Mathey and countersigned by Commander Elmer Otis, with Mathey signing again near the bottom of the page. Another hand has added the rank and designations for both Mathey and Otis. In fine condition.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
(inquire for price)
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
