HUNTER, David, General. Autograph letter signed ("D. Hunter U.S.A"), to David Jagger, Washington, 23 September 1871. 1 page, 8o, spot of fading to lower corner.

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HUNTER, David, General. Autograph letter signed ("D. Hunter U.S.A"), to David Jagger, Washington, 23 September 1871. 1 page, 8o, spot of fading to lower corner.

ADMISSION TO THE TRIAL OF LINCOLN CONSPIRATORS. Responding to a request for an autograph (and describing himself as "highly complimented"), Hunter encloses a card "signed by me in 1865, for admission to the trial of the assassins of the lamented Lincoln". [With]: Printed card signed ("D. Hunter"), Military Commission, Washington, 1865, 60 x 85 mm., fine.

Hunter presided over the 9 officers who tried the conspirators and also served as Chief of the Guard of Honor at Lincoln's funeral. Provenance: Forman Lebold Collection. (2)

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