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DAVID HUNTER, Autographed Letter Signed, 1861

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Civil War Union Autographs

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Union General David Hunter Signed Civil War-Dated Orders

DAVID HUNTER, Union General.
Autograph Letter Signed, "D. Hunter," Sept. 11, 1861, Chicago, IL, 9.5" x 7.5", Choice Very Fine. War date, orders to members of his staff to report for duty in Chicago, then to accompany him to St. Louis. Included are Capt. J.W. Turner, Capt. J. Wilson Saffer, Lt. S.W. Stockton, Lt. E.W. Smith, and Surgeon J.K. Barnes. The letter was signed as Major General Volunteers.

David Hunter sanctioned the organization of the first African American regiment during the Civil War which caused the Confederate government to label him a felon to be executed if captured. He also presided at the trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators. There is a small light brown stain, however it does not affect the document.

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