General Custer on Horseback

[prroh]

Where is something other than guesswork? That was Custer

 

[tmh10]

Where is something other than guesswork? That was Custer

Maybe we could get Wilber to blow up the pictue for a better look.

 

[Nathanb1]

Where is something other than guesswork? That was Custer

My deepest apologies. Of course it is.

 

[Nathanb1]

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/cwp2003000148/PP/

 

[Nathanb1]

I would like to add this is possibly the most unflattering photo I've seen of Custer. I notice no one wants to stand by him, LOL. Like the weird kid no one wants to pick for their team.

 

[wayne jackson]

better looking than that other guy

 

[prroh]

I would like to add this is possibly the most unflattering photo I've seen of Custer. I notice no one wants to stand by him, LOL. Like the weird kid no one wants to pick for their team.

Like he tried to sneak into the surrender room at the McLean house and was evicted

 

[EJ Zander]

Found this:
Custer had 2 favorite horses. Vic and Dandy. Vic was a Kentucky thoroughbred and a battle horse. Vic although was high spirited had speed and quickness for fast charges and maneuverings of battle. Most feel Vic was killed along with Custer; used as a shield against the indians, while others feel Vic went AWOL.
Dandy was an extra mount and used as a pack horse. Dandy survived the attack on Reno Hill. Dandy was a sturdy little horse and could stand heat or cold and travel miles without exhaustion.
Dandy was sent to Mrs. Custer in Monroe, Michigan and she gave the horse to Custer's father. Dandy was 25 years old when he died on Custer Sr.'s and buried in the orchard.

Thanks for the research John. Interesting stuff.