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Humphreys, D.C., fl. 1845 [to Joseph Humphreys]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.048 Author/Creator: Humphreys, D.C., fl. 1845 Place Written: Midway Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 November 1845 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Recipient inferred from content. He encourages his son to get the best education possible. He speculates on all the different occupations he could have had.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

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