Handwritten, Signed Letter From George Crook

BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE CROOK

Other works by BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE CROOK

Publication: 1880, OMAHA

A signed, handwritten letter from George Crook to a friend inviting them to hunt geese. At the time that the letter is written, March 29, 1880, Brigadier General Crook is stationed at Fort Omaha, and commanding the Department Of The Platte, which he did from 1875-1882, before he was transferred to Arizona and achieved public fame from his commanding role in the Apache Wars, and the pursuit of Geronimo. The letter reads as follows: Fort Omaha, March 29th, 1880. My dear Strong, The geese are reported in great numbers on the Platte. The sooner you gentlemen come over the better our chances will be of getting a good bag. Should you have any other friends you wish to bring, do so for there will be plenty sport for all--Please let me know, as early as possible, when you will come. Yours sincerely, George Crook. The Letter is very neatly written and highly legible, written on plain, unlined paper, 4.875" x 7.25". Previous owner wrote a check-mark at top edge of letter, and also placed a half-inch strip of paper on verso of the left edge of the letter, and also on verso has written neatly, in very small letters: George Crook Mch. 29/80. The letter is clean, unsoiled, unfaded, and overall in near fine condition. An interesting personal letter by one of the most significant Generals of the Indian Wars, operating in many Indian Wars during his lengthy career.

Inventory Number: 54722