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Bissell, George E. (fl. 1875-1895) to Benson J. Lossing re: monument for Custer and Little Big Horn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07025.01 Author/Creator: Bissell, George E. (fl. 1875-1895) Place Written: Poughkeepsie Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 May 1880 Pagination: 3 p. 19.5 x 11.7 cm Order a Copy

Mentions showing Genl. Custer's widow "a sketch I have just made for a monument for Gen. Custer and his men, killed at Little Big Horn".

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