Lot 7

1876 New York Times General Custer's Last Fight

Estimate: $300 - $600

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For your consideration is a rare, original New York Times newspaper page from Sunday, July, 9, 1876 with an article reporting on General Custer's Last Fight. The article reports on, "General Terry's official report - A painful duty performed - The force engaged in the indian fight - The movements of General Custer - List of officer's killed - Number of indians engaged." This page from the New York Times also includes headlines regarding General Custer and the war including, "Dispatches from Gen. Sheridan" "General Cook's Whereabouts" "The Causes Leading to the War" "General Sherman on the Situation" "Gen. Custer" and "Letter From Terry's Staff." This piece is in well preserved condition and showing some sign of wear appropriate to it's age and use. This piece measures approximately 18" x 22"
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