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 manuscript D.S. "Da. Hunter Maj. Gen.", 1p. oblong 8vo., Washington, Jan. 8, 1863, a military pass informing any guards that "...the bearer, one of my Aides de Camp, has permission to visit the different Corps of the Army of the Potomac... ". Boldly signed with his inimitable, large signature. Folds, otherwise very good. $300-400