Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 to Joseph E. Brown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00508.02 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 11, 1860 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.5 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to the Governor of Georgia enclosing a contract made with Charles Hugh of Pittsburgh for six eight inch Columbiads, 300 solid shot, and 1500 shells. Advises that the guns will be inspected by a member of the U.S. ordnance corps. Informs that the guns weight 900 pounds each, the shot 65 pounds, and the shells, 50 pounds. Discusses the costs. States that these guns will be cast using the "Rodman patent." Remarks, "Such guns cannot be obtained at any other foundry in the U.S." Marked copy on docket. Addressed from the 5th Avenue Hotel, New York.
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