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Winston, F.S., fl. 1861 to Paul J. Semmes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00715.02 Author/Creator: Winston, F.S., fl. 1861 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter signed Date: March 26, 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Winston informs Semmes that his life insurance policy covers him while in service during war. Letter is on printed stationery of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. Docketed with note signed with initials by Semmes.

Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863
Winston, F.S., fl. 1861

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