French-born military officer (1837 - 1915) who fought at Chickamauga, Atlanta, and elsewhere during the Civil War. After becoming 2nd Lieutenant of Company M, 7th Cavalry, in 1867, he commanded the pack train during the Washita Campaign, a function he repeated for Custer at Little Bighorn. A survivor of that infamous battle, he fought against the Nez Perce in the following year. Partly-printed DS, signed “E. G. Mathey,” one page, 8.5 x 11, May 1, 1878. Special requisition document ordering “Three (3) Corn Brooms” to fulfill the “monthly allowance of Company K 7th Cavalry.” Signed twice at the conclusion by Mathey as a captain in the 7th Cavalry and countersigned by Elwell Otis as a lieutenant colonel in the 7th Cavalry. In fine condition. Otis (1838 - 1909) also participated in the action during the Little Bighorn campaign as a member of the 22nd Infantry Regiment.Format: DS