P.G.T. Beauregard to D. F. Jamison, January 1, 1861

Charleston, S. C. I abe 9, 1861. Hon. D. F. JAMISON, President of the Convention, State of South Carolina:

Sm: I had the honor this morning of receiving, through a committee of your State Convention, its resolutions, expressing confidence in my professional skill, courage, and sound judgement, and in the efficient cooperation of the several members of my staff and other assistants, military and naval, and tendering to the individuals designated, and to the various forces in the service, the thanks of the State for their successful efforts thus far in protecting the honor and interests of the State.*

. Allow me, sir, through you, to thank the honorable body over which you preside for this evidence of their kindness to myself and assistants, and to the*forces under my orders. I feel highly gratified that in so short a time it has been my good fortune to merit your approbation in the discharge of my official duties, and it is a source of pride for me to state that I feel much indebted for the expression of your resolutions to the active and willing co-operation of every one under my command. Never have I seen a more universal exhibition of determination and self-denial on the part of individuals for the promotion of any cause than that of the forees under my command, for the accomplishment of the great object we have in view. Encouraged by the great trust reposed in them, I can confidently express the hope that all under my command will continue to nerit your approbation. It will be my pleasure to com-

. Inunicate to the troops and otkers under my orders the substance of your

flattering resolutions. I am, sir,

very respectfully, your obedient servant,