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Dixon, George W., fl. 1860 to Paul J. Semmes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.09 Author/Creator: Dixon, George W., fl. 1860 Place Written: Auburn, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 23, 1860 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 27 x 21.4 cm. Order a Copy

Captain Dixon of the Auburn Guard asks Captain Semmes of the Columbus Guard if he can borrow tents for his company. Written and signed by Captain George W. Dixon.

Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863
Dixon, George W., fl. 1860

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