Andrew A. Humphreys Autograph Letter Signed Humphreys saw action at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg and served as Meade's chief-of-staff.  After the war, he was appointed chief of engineers and was instrumental in the formulation of the policy for control of the Mississippi River. Autograph Letter Signed, 7.5" x 9.75", Humphreys' handwritten orders for Union Brevet Brigadier General Henry Larcum Abbott, a longtime associate of Humphreys who would be instrumental in the subsequent work of the two in the development of a plan to control the flooding of the Mississippi River.  Vertical endorsement on left, approving Abbott's reimbursement for mileage on the expedition. New Orleans, La., Jan. 27, 1866.  Maj. & Bvt. Col. H. L. Abbott, U.S. Engineers, New Orleans, La.  Colonel, You will proceed to Memphis, Tenn., by way of the Miss[issippi] river, touching at the points indicated in your detailed instructions, and after completing the duties noted for you at Memphis, will proceed to the steamboat Flora on the Miss[issippi] river near Napoleon, Ark[ansas], or Old Bolivar C[our]t H[ouse], Miss[issippi] or wherever she may be.  Very Respectfully, Your ob[edien]t serv[an]t, A. A. Humphreys, Maj. Genl. Vol[unteer]s. Excellent overall, with two horizontal folds and a few light stains.   Autograph: Andrew A. Humphreys Document Type: Autograph Letter Signed (ALS) Framed Dimensions: 19 1/2" w x 26" h Price: $ 375.00 Shipping/Handling: $ 15.00 Please note: When you add an item to your cart, the price includes DOMESTIC shipping and handling fees. Email us for INTERNATIONAL rates prior to buying. You can pay by Paypal or your own credit card. For more information, please review our terms and policies on our FAQ's page. Home - Historical Figures - Civil War - Andrew A. Humphreys