Brigadier General of the Confederate Provisional Army (1818–1893) who commanded the army at Charleston, where he ordered the bombardment of Fort Sumter. Bank check, 7.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Beauregard, payable to A. N. T. Beauregard for $100.00, October 1, 1879. In fine condition, with light folds, cut cancellations (touching endorsement, but away from Pierre’s signature), and small tape remnants to edges of reverse. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.