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Humphreys, Andrew Atkinson, 1810-1883 to Marsena R. Patrick

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03476.10 Author/Creator: Humphreys, Andrew Atkinson, 1810-1883 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 November 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Agrees with Patrick's decision in the case of Joseph Crandall. "The papers in the case of Crandall have been examined. You conclusion and intended action in the case are approved."

Humphreys, Andrew Atkinson, 1810-1883
Patrick, Marsena Rudolph, 1811-1888

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