Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 to Joseph E. Brown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.19 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 22, 1860 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Retained copy, docketed by Semmes. Semmes writes to the Governor of Georgia enclosing a contract (not present; probably GLC00508.04) for the purchase of rifle cannon, projectiles, and lead. Discusses the pros and cons of different types of guns, shells and ranges. Letter has initialed postscript.
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