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Rare partly-printed DS, signed “G. A. Custer” and "T. W. Custer," one page, 24 x 15.75, February 6, 1875. An "Inventory and Inspection Report of Clothing, Camp & Garrison Equipage…inspected and reported on by Lieut. Colonel G. A. Custer," completed at Fort Abraham Lincoln in the Dakota Territory. The report lists a large amount of equipment including "Crossed sabres," "Bed sacks," "Mess pans," "Axes," "Spades," "Shovels," "Pickaxes," "Trumpets," "Shelter tents," "Guidon," and "Hatchets," much of which is designated as "Worn out, broken, worthless," with allusions to their service in the field: "Broken & worn out on expeditions to Black Hills, etc." Only the shelter tents were deemed worth saving, and recommended "to be used for Horse covers." Signed at the conclusion in ink by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer ("G. A. Custer"), and countersigned by his younger brother, First Lieutenant Thomas W. Custer ("T. W. Custer")—both of whom would perish at Little Bighorn. In very good condition, with full separations along folds. An outstanding report from the last frontier post Custer and his immediate command were stationed, one year before marching to the Little Bighorn.
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