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P.G.T. Beauregard to Johnson Hagood, June 16, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., June 16, 1863. Brig. Gen. JoHNSON HaGoon, GENERAL: In view of the late raid up the Combahee, we must be on the alert at…
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Letters from P.G.T. Beauregard
B. 1818 · D. 1893
Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard was an American military officer known for being the Confederate general who started the American Civil War at the Battle of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. Today, he is commonly referred to as P. G. T. Beauregard, but he rarely used his first name as an adult. He signed correspondence as G. T. Beauregard.
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P.G.T. Beauregard to James H. Trapier, June 16, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., June 16, 1863. Brig. Gen. J. H. TRAPIER, Commanding, &c., Georgetown, S. C.: DEAR GENERAL: I found here your letter of the 8th instant*…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to P.G.T. Beauregard, June 25, 1863
Richmond Richmond, June 25, 1863. General G. T. BEAUREGARD: From causes into which it is needless to enter, the control of the Mississippi connection between the States east and west…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Samuel Cooper, June 27, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., June 27, 1863. General S. CooPEr, Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond, Va.: GENERAL: Inasmuch as the movements and operations of the enemy on the…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Joseph H. E. Johnston, July 1, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., July 1, 1863. General JosEPH H. E. JOHNSTON, Canton, Miss. : Dear GENERAL: Your favor of the 26th ultimo has just been received. I…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Quincy A. Gillmore, July 4, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., July 4, 1863. Brig. Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE, Commanding U.S. Forces, Port Royal, S. C.: GENERAL: In the interest of humanity, it seems to…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Charles MacBeth, July 9, 1863
CHARLESTON, S. C. CHARLESTON, S. C., July 9, 1863. Hon. CHARLES MACBETH, Mayor of Charleston: Sir: The papers herewith* will show you that an attack is impending on the Morris…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Ripley, July 10, 1863
MOULTRIE, VIA CHARLESTON MOULTRIE, VIA CHARLESTON, July 10, 1863. General RIPLEY : In a close fight, the barracks in Fort Moultrie will probably be set on fire. In this event…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to D. B. Harris, July 11, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., July 11, 1863. Lieut. Col. D. B. Harris, Chief Engineer Department, &c., Charleston, S. C.: CoLONEL: You will please see General Ripley about constructing—…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Jno. M. Otey, July 11, 1863
ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, July 11, 1863. No, 24. Charleston, July 11, 18638. I. The action of Brig. Gen. Wilmot G. De Saussure, commanding Fourth Brigade South Carolina Militia,…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to J. R. Tucker, July 12, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., July 12, 1863. Capt. J. R. TUCKER, Comdg. C. S. Naval Forces Afloat, Charleston, S. C.: Captain: The presence of the enemy’s monitors within…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to W. H. C. Whiting, July 13, 1863
CHARLESTON, S. C. CHARLESTON, S. C., July 13, 1863. Maj. Gen. W. H. C. WHITING, Wilmington, N. C.: Hold other two regiments of Colquitt’s ready to move at moment’s notice.…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to D. B. Harris, July 14, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., July 14, 1863. Lieut. Col. D. B. Harris, Chief Engineer Department, Charleston, S. C.: CoLONEL: I gave you this morning the probable armament of…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to J. R. Tucker, C. 8. Navy, July 18, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., July 18, 1863. Capt. J. R. Tucker, C. 8. Navy, Comdg. C. S. Naval Forces Afloat, Charleston, S. C.: Captain : I believe it…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Quincy A. Gillmore, July 22, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., July 22, 1863. Brig. Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE, Commanding U. S. Forces, Morris Island, S. C.: GENERAL: Your letter of the 20th, in reply…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Samuel Cooper, July 23, 1863
CHARLESTON, S. C. CHARLESTON, S. C., July 23, 1863. General S. CooPEr, Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond, Va. : Works at Savannah should be placed in order for bombardment. I…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to D. B. Harriss, July 24, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., July 24, 1863. Lieut. Col. D. B. HARRISs, Chief Engineer, &c.: CoLONEL: Examine condition for resistance of Battery Wagner, and report in person as…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Hugh W. Mercer, July 26, 1863
CHARLESTON, S. C. CHARLESTON, S. C., July 26, 1863. Brig. Gen. H. W. MERcER, Savannah, Ga.: War Department authorizes impressment of slaves to work on fortifications, obeying provisions of law…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to John G. Foster, July 27, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., July 27, 1863. GENERAL: If practicable, at present, would it not be well to remove one of those 10-inch columbiads from Battery Gregg to…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to J. R. Tucksr, C. 8. Navy, July 27, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., July 27, 1863. Capt. J. R. Tucksr, C. 8. Navy, Comdg. C. S. Naval Forces Afloat, Charleston, S. C.: Captain: Will it not be…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Quincy A. Gillmore, August 18, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., August 18, 1863. General Q. A. GILLMORE, Commanding U. S. Forces, Morris Island: Sir: Your letter of the 5th was not received at these…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to Quincy A. Gillmore, August 22, 1863
Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C., August 22, 1863. Brig. Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE, Commanding U.S. Forces, Morris Island, S. C.: Sir: Last night, at fifteen minutes before 11 o’clock,…
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P.G.T. Beauregard to George W. Brent, February 26, 1865
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE WEST, Augusta, February 26, 1865. Respectfully referred to Lieut. Gen. R. Taylor. By command of General Beauregard : GEORGE W. BRENT,e Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.