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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: 26 March 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Semmes that his life insurance policy covers him while in service during war. 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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