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Humphreys, Andrew Atkinson, 1810-1883 to Campbell D. Emory

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03469.04 Author/Creator: Humphreys, Andrew Atkinson, 1810-1883 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 August 1867 Pagination: 2 p. ; 18 x 11.5 cm. Order a Copy

States that he visited Emory's house, but Emory was not there. Recipient inferred, based on letter being addressed to "Campbell." Emory was a Union Lieutenant Colonel who served alongside Humphrey's on General Meade's staff, and lived in Washington after the war.

Humphreys, Andrew Atkinson, 1810-1883
Emory, Campbell Dallas, 1839-1878

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