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Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 to Emily J. Semmes re: deathbed description of Gettysburg, Wheatfield

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06823 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 Place Written: Martinsburg, West Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/07/09 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24.2 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Also discusses severe injuries that he incurred (written one day prior to his death).

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