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Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 to Emily J. Semmes re: action and retreat at Williamsburg

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06822 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Place Written: Chickahominy River, Va Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/05/10 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 30.9 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy

With a continuation on verso, dated 12 May 1862 in pencil.

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