An error has occurred while processing this page. The site administrator has been notified. We apologize for the inconvenience.
91
LOVE LETTER TO THE GENERAL CUSTER, ELIZABETH B. Autograph Letter Signed, "Libbie" to George Armstrong Custer, a love letter written during the Civil
LOVE LETTER TO THE GENERAL CUSTER, ELIZABETH B. Autograph Letter Signed, "Libbie" to George Armstrong Custer, a love letter written during the Civil War, wishing she could see him, joking that she outranks him, reminiscing about the prior winter, discussing the possibility of having a baby, forwarding the congratulations of a mutual friend on his promotion, writing that even the rebel papers think he is the best cavalry officer, expressing anxiety over more battles and expressing her deep love for him. 4 pages, folded 8vo sheet; usual folds. With the orginal envelope, stamp clipped off. Washington, 29 October [1863]
- Notes: "I feel such a longing to see you tonight. I'm all ready to receive a card from you my darling - the hearth is swept & the fire bright and the room is cheerful if only tho one who lately was here would come again! But I don't think much of your coming but indeed I think of my going to you. I wish people would not discourage me about going down - but they do and make me fear myself. I may have to stay here several weeks more - oh wouldn't I be so glad to be there with you tonight! I suppose you have your happy family about you - my corn [?] & your dogs and squerril [sic]. Do you think you would make an exchange tonight and take me instead of your pets! I would promise you something 'to boot'.... I know you think you rank me but you don't for though I did not fight all the battles I think I have seen a great many persons wear the laurels who did not win them. So remember unless you ride right by my side whenever I go out - I won't go at all - now ain't you sorry you are married because you have a wife who says won't to you.. . . I was so proud as I saw it passing by. I stood in the sidewalk and watched it and thought proudly that my boy had captured it nearly all - Oh but those gentlemen have disturbed me so by saying Early - so Johnson is now in command I believe - may make another attack. Oh my darling why must it be. I began to feel a little safe but now I must be anxious again. Oh when will these hurdles cease! Do you really think that there will be another battle this Fall. Oh if there is Autie need I beg you to take care of yourself... I am keeping 'somebody's' letter in such a safe place. Oh Autie it is such a dear letter. I am going to read it before I go to bed. I love you so dearly I cannot bear to stop writing even. Oh I could only have one dear kiss! Good nighty my love my life my world..."
Accepted Forms of Payment:
November 9, 2004 12:00 AM EST
New York, NY, US
Swann Auction Galleries
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 0% and any applicable taxes and shipping.