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HUMPHREYS, ANDREW A.

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HUMPHREYS, ANDREW A.
(1810 - 1883) Union major general who was at Antietam, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. Humphreys' replaced Hancock, as commander of the 2nd Corps, after the Battle of Gettysburg. A.L.S. "A. A. Humphreys" adding rank, 1p. 4to., New Orleans, La., Jan. 27, 1866 to Bvt. Brig. Gen. Henry L. Abbot instructing him to proceed via steamer on the Mississippi River to points of inspection along the river. Period notation in the margin affecting some text indicates the mileage traveled. Lightly toned, else very good.