747. JOHN P. HAWKINS (1830-1914) Union brigadier general who commanded a colored brigade during the Mobile campaign. A.L.S. "John P. Hawkins" adding rank 1p. 3 1/2" x 4 1/2", Cincinnati, Mar. 3, 1869, concerning an appointment of Bvt. Brig. Gen. Alonzo W. Webber as U. S. Marshall in New York. Minor ink stains affect a few letters of text, else very good. $50-100