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Whiting, Jasper S. (fl. 1861-1862) to Paul J. Semmes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.35.05 Author/Creator: Whiting, Jasper S. (fl. 1861-1862) Place Written: Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 5 February 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.8 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Major and Assistant Adjutant General Whiting informs Semmes of modifications made to recruiting details. Also instructs that as per General Joseph E. Johnston's directions, "it is expected that a Bill providing for recruiting the One year Regiments, with men for three years or the War, will immediately become a Law." Written from Headquarters, 1st Division A.P.

Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863
Whiting, Jasper S., fl. 1861-1862

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