Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876 to Alfred Pleasanton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00614 Author/Creator: Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876 Place Written: Warrenton Junction, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 4, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Custer writes to his commanding officer to report that he has complied with his orders to send 800-1000 men. He notes that this will leave him in command of two batteries of Horse Artillery without support. He explains that he would rather see those two batteries go along than leave his train open to Confederate General John S. Mosby's attack. Written in pencil from the Headquarters of the 3rd Cavalry Division.
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