Humphreys, Joseph, fl. 1845 to Sarah Gibson Humphreys
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04501.081 Author/Creator: Humphreys, Joseph, fl. 1845 Place Written: Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 January 1857 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 21.5 x 10 cm. Order a Copy
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.
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