
Custer Wants Kid Brother “Bos” – Who Would Die With Him at Little Bighorn – Appointed a 2nd Lieutenant in the 7th Cavalry
Galt House
Louisville Ky
March 14th 1872
My dear Genl
I want to ask a great favor of you. There are three or four vacancies in my regiment (7th Cavalry) in the grade of second lieutenant. These I presume will be filled soon by appointment
I am extremely anxious to obtain an appointment from the Secretary of War of my youngest brother Boston Custer as second lieutenant in the 7th Cavalry. My brother is in every respect admirably adapted to perform the duties of a cavalry officer. He is nearly twenty four years of age, of excellent habits and character and I think would be a credit to the service. I would be under great obligation to you if you would interest yourself on my behalf with Genl Belknap and endeavor this appointment.
If you can ascertain anything definitely regarding the prospect of obtaining it I would be glad to receive a line from you. I would write to Genl Belknap but to send through the regular channel would result in no benefit to my application considering delays &c
Hoping you may find it consistent to grant me this favor
I am
Truly yours
G A CUSTER
U S A
Galt House
Hon. J. A. J. Cresswell
Post Master Genl
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Genl G.A. Custer
Louisville KY
In relation to his Brother's application
for a Lieutenancy in the Cavalry
Answered Mar 27, 1872
No appointment now being made