3-1/2″ X 4″ 10-line note written by and signed “GA Custer / Brig Genl”. Note is written March 13, 1864 at Headquarters 3rd Division Cavalry Corps. Ten days later Custer would fall with a concussion, and would be given 20 days leave where he and Libbie would visit Abraham Lincoln. Document is archivally mounted with an original Civil War eagle breastplate and a fine colored steel engraving of Custer with facsimile signature. Also included is a loose 1896 dated Custer photograph. SIZE: 25-1/2″ x 23-1/2″ overall frame. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Archival shadowbox is fine overall with just minor scuffing and small chips on corners of wood veneer. Document was not removed, but appears very good with light soiling. Paper has yellowed slightly, but ink is dark and well discerned. The breastplate also appears very good with a dark mustard colored patina. 51956-55 (4,000-6,000)