1089. ALGERNON E. SMITH (1842 - 1876) American military officer, first lieutenant of Co. E in the Dakota Column of the 7th Cavalry, killed near Custer but away from his immediate command. Very rare, bold signature: "A. E. Smith" with rank as 1st Lt. of the 7th Cavalry added in another hand, cut from a letter. Fine. $1,000 - 1,200