18 March 1861

Moore, Thomas Overton, 1804-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas J. Semmes

The Governor of Louisiana writes to Semmes, a Confederate Senator from Louisiana, regarding raising of the first troops for the Confederacy. States that the Secretary of War is asking for 1700 men as soon as possible. Says that the government would like for him to provide transportation for the troops but advises that the government must provide it to Pensacola, Florida. Adds a post script asking Semmes, "Do you accept the Judgeship?" On stationary printed "Executive Office." "Your dispatch received. Order No 65 does supersede the Infantry Regiment that was to have been raised, we are by…

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