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Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Collection of Paul J. Semmes, 2nd Regiment, Georgia, infantry [Decimalized .01-.11]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00715 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1852-1863 Pagination: 11 items Order a Copy

Letters and documents re: Georgia militia & secession (less .5) [decimalized .01-.11]

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