1087. JAMES CALHOUN (1845 - 1876) American military officer, brother-in-law to George A. Custer and First Lieut. of Co. L, 7th Cavalry, killed in action on the Little Big Horn. A fine association and quite rare D.S. "James Calhoun" with rank in another hand as First Lieutenant of the 7th Cavalry and Post adjutant, 1p. oblong 8vo., Fort Lincoln, Dakota Territory, Aug. 24, 1875 (less than a year before his death at the Little Big Horn), to Lt. Chance at Bismarck. Calhoun signs a true copy of a letter sent by Bvt. Major General GEORGE CUSTER to Chance: "...The order relieving you by Lt. Humbert is revoked. Show this to Lt. Humbert who will rejoin his company. (signed) G. A. Custer Brevet Major General Command'g Pos...t". Fine condition, with related photos (copies). Apparently, Chance was given a second chance - we found no record of his dying at the Little Big Horn. $2,000 - 3,000