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PAUL J. SEMMES A.L.S.

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PAUL J. SEMMES A.L.S.
<b>105. PAUL J. SEMMES</b> (1815 - 1863) Confederate brigadier general who commanded a brigade at Seven Pines and in the Seven Days, defended Marye's Height at Fredericksburg, and was killed at the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. Rare A.L.S. "<i>Paul J. Semmes</i>" signed at conclusion and again within the text, 1p. 4to., Washington, Dec. 10, 1860 arranging the transport of some unknown goods to Georgia Gov. Joseph E. Brown. In part: "<i>...Ship to Savannah Ga. to Joseph E. Brown Governor of Ga. care Central R.R. Agent, Savannah...Gov. Brown will be furnished without delay with a copy of the contract...</i>". Expertly inlaid, near fine.<b> $1,000-1,500</b>