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Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Orders No. 7

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.32 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Place Written: Columbus, Georgia Type: Autograph document signed Date: February 3, 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Retained copy of his orders No. 7, as captain of the Columbus Guard, gives orders regarding the departure of the company from Columbus, Georgia to serve as "an escort of honor to Company __ of the __ Regiment of Alabama volunteers." Possibly related to the Columbus Guards's honor service at Jefferson Davis's inauguration in Montgomery, Alabama. Countersigned by 3rd Sergeant Van Marcus. Docketed by Semmes on verso.

Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863

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