750. DAVID HUNTER (1802-1886) Union major general first to order the abolishment of slavery in the South, and later presided over the trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators. War-date A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Washington, Dec. 22, 1864 sending his autograph but refusing to add a sentiment: "...I have come to the sad conclusion that soldiers should not have sentiments-mine have been a great to me...". Very good. $200-300