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15 March 1845

Humphreys, Joseph, fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: Composition

A composition entitled, "Love, what is it." An amusing essay detailing the effects of love and judging the emotion to be "evil".

GLC04501.043

January 13, 1857

Humphreys, Joseph, fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Gibson Humphreys

Written on verso of Bill of Exchange [dated 12/6/56] belonging to Samuel Humphreys. Joseph tells his wife of the hardships on his trip including running out of sugar and having to substitute "whiskey & water" for coffee. He is sending Bob back for 3 bottles of whiskey.

GLC04501.081

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