Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Orders, No. 26.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.05 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Place Written: Columbus, Georgia Type: Printed document Date: 24 June 1858 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy
Printed orders for the Columbus Guard with three page autograph additions in Semmes hand, plus an autograph docket signed in Semmes hand on 25 June 1858. On blue paper. The orders concern assembling the company to celebrate the Anniversary of American Independence on 5 July 1858. Semmes's notes detail instructions for the day.
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