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Ellis, Roswell, fl. 1853-1861 to Paul J. Semmes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.27 Author/Creator: Ellis, Roswell, fl. 1853-1861 Place Written: Columbus, Georgia Type: Telegram Date: January 16, 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.3 cm, Width: 13.7 cm Order a Copy

A member of Semmes's Columbus Guards asks him if they are going to Pensacola, Florida as requested (see GLC00572.26). On telegram stationery of The Magnetic Telegraph Company.

Ellis, Roswell, fl. 1853-1861
Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863

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