Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 [Orders No. ? on roll calls and drills]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.34 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Place Written: Centreville, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 28 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy
Retained copy of his order relating to rules for roll call inspections, drills and parades for the 2nd Georgia Infantry of which Semmes was elected colonel at the outbreak of the war. Written in pencil from Camp near Centreville, Virginia.
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