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Whiting, Jasper S., fl. 1861-1862 to Paul J. Semmes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.35.02 Author/Creator: Whiting, Jasper S., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 15, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Jasper S. Whiting, major and assistant adjutant general, tells Semmes to ascertain which regiments in his command do not have proper medical officers. Also requests that he makes sure to enforce General Orders no. 27 and 69. Written from the Headquarters of the 2nd Corps. Addressed to Semmes as Colonel commanding the 9th Brigade.

Whiting, Jasper S., fl. 1861-1862
Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863

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