Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876 to unknown General
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06033 Author/Creator: Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876 Place Written: Waynesboro, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 March 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 18.8 x 11 cm. Order a Copy
Brigadier General Custer reports on routing General Jubel Early from Waynesboro. His list of items captured includes three pieces of artillery, battle flags, a wagon train, ambulances, and over 400 prisoners. He is pursuing the enemy, with hopes of catching Early. Custer's loss was slight. Written in pencil, "One mile beyond Waynesboro Town."
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