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Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 to the Columbus Guards

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.07 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Place Written: Columbus, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 3, 1859 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Paul Jones Semmes announces his resignation as Captain of the Columbus Guard after six years of service.

Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863

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