Semmes
[semz]
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noun
Raphael,1809–77, Confederate admiral in the American Civil War.
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Semmes' brigade came into action on the right, Kemper's battery supporting.
The Long RollMary Johnston
Do you suppose that Mr. Semmes had his tavern in this place for only one month?
A Portrait of Old George TownGrace Dunlop Ecker
He had 2357 men in his own and 2342 in Semmes' brigade, making about 4700 troops in line.
Robert ToombsPleasant A. Stovall
Semmes might easily have done the same thing had the idea occurred to him.
The Naval History of the United StatesWillis J. Abbot.
Semmes was again without a command, for the Rebel navy was no more.
The Boys of '61Charles Carleton Coffin.