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Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 to W. H. Chase

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.31 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Place Written: Columbus, Georgia Type: Autograph document signed Date: January 23, 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 11.6 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Retained copy of telegram sent to Major W. H. Chase in Montgomery, Alabama care of Governor Moore. Confirms receipt of a telegram concerning his company, the Columbus Guards, being called to Pensacola, Florida.

Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863
Chase, W. H., fl. 1861

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