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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.057 Author/Creator: Humphreys, D.C., fl. 1845 Place Written: Chillicothe, MO Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 November 1847 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

He describes a trip from Cincinnati to Springfield and discusses corn and wheat crops.

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

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