Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Orders no. 1
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.03 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Place Written: Columbus, Georgia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 30 June 1853 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Semmes's working draft of an order that gives instructions on baggage trains, ammunition and pitching tents for the move of the Columbus guard to Camp Montgomery. Possibly a draft as there are cross outs and insertions. By orders of Captain Semmes and Captain Cooper. Written from the headquarters of the Volunteer Battalion, Columbus, Georgia. On blue paper.
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