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Semmes, Paul Jones (1815-1863) to the Columbus Guards

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.07 Author/Creator: Semmes, Paul Jones (1815-1863) Place Written: Columbus, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 May 1859 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25.4 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Announces his resignation as Captain of the Columbus Guard after six years of service.

Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863

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