85. GEORGE A. CUSTER (1839 - 1876) Union major general of cavalry who fought in nearly every battle of the Army of the Potomac, including Gettysburg, and later met his tragic end at the hands of Cheyenne and Sioux warriors at the battle of Little Big Horn. Rare war-date E.S. on a manuscript D.S. on a 2 1/4" x 3" sheet, removed from a larger document, reading: "Headq...2nd Cav Div, November 25, 1864. Respectfully forwarded Approved and recommended". Signed by Custer at conclusion: "G. A. Custer", with rank beneath in another hand. Fine. $3,000 - 3,500