Columbus Guard to Paul J. Semmes
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00715.09.02 Author/Creator: Columbus Guard Place Written: Columbus, Georgia Type: Letter signed Date: November 15, 1860 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 26.7 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses a copy of the "Southern Guard" (see GLC 715.09.01) a publication of the proceeds of a meeting held at Temperance Hall on 13 November. Announces that Semmes has been appointed commander. Ask that Semmes accept this proposition. Signed all in one hand by James M. Rupell, F. G. Wilkins, W.R. Turman, Thomas J. Nicholls, and G.W. Atkinson as members of the Columbus Guard.
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