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Semmes, Paul Jones (1815-1863) Letter and plan for purchasing powder magazine for Georgia [Decimalized .01-.02]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00446 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones (1815-1863) Place Written: s.l. Type: Header Record Date: 1860 circa Pagination: 2 items Order a Copy

Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863

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