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Bissell, George E., fl. 1875-1895 to Benson J. Lossing re: monument for Custer and Little Big Horn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07025.01 Author/Creator: Bissell, George E., fl. 1875-1895 Place Written: Poughkeepsie Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1880/05/10 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 11.7 cm Order a Copy

Mentions showing Genl. Custer's widow "a sketch I have just made for a monument for Gen. Custer and his men, killed at Little Big Horn".

Bissell, George E., fl. 1875-1895

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