Civil War CDV Photo Union General David Hunter Brady Photo

Description

Original CDV of Civil War Union General David Hunter photographed by Brady published by Anthony.  Studio stamp on back and handwritten 'Gen Hunter'.  This CDV was part of vintage album including many CDVs of Union Army Generals (some signed), Abraham Lincoln, members of Lincoln's cabinet, Robert E. Lee (signed), politicians and a few notable writers and abolitionists during CW.  The album was not salvageable but thankfully the photos were.  Measures approx. 2 3/8 x 3 3/4".  Condition is good there is some foxing and small scratch along top edge.  This will ship fast and FREE within protective sleeve.  Please contact us any questions we try our best and follow our store we focus on rare and unique.
About Hunter:
'David Hunter, (born July 21, 1802, Washington, D.C., U.S.—died Feb. 2, 1886, Washington, D.C.), Union officer during the American Civil War who issued an emancipation proclamation (May 9, 1862) that was annulled by President Abraham Lincoln (May 19).  Hunter graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., in 1822 and served in the Mexican War (1846–48). In 1862, while in command of Federal troops along the South Atlantic coast, he proclaimed the freedom of slaves in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina; Lincoln, determined to maintain his executive prerogatives, revoked the order. In South Carolina General Hunter organized the Union Army’s first African American regiment and was soon described by the Confederacy as a “felon to be executed if captured.” He took command in West Virginia (May 21, 1864) but was defeated by General Jubal Early at Lynchburg, Va., on June 18 and resigned his command on August 8.   After Lincoln’s assassination, Hunter served as chairman of the commission that tried the conspirators..'
(Source: Britannica.com)