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Pierre G. T. Beauregard

Kudos from Beauregard: “Am glad to hear of the merited congratulations of the President to your volunteer militia.”

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Kudos from Beauregard: “Am glad to hear of the merited congratulations of the President to your volunteer militia.”

Brigadier General of the Confederate Provisional Army (1818–1893) who commanded the forces at Charleston, where he ordered the bombardment of Fort Sumter. ALS signed “G. T. Beauregard, Adjt. Gen. of La.,” one page, on a 3 x 5.25 U. S. postcard, October 27, 1882. Short letter of congratulations to a General. In full, “Please accept my thanks for copies of ‘Orders’ received this day - Am glad to hear of the merited congratulations of the President to your volunteer militia.” In very good condition, with carefully repaired tear to center affecting nothing and some scattered light soiling and surface loss to address panel. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #320 - Ended April 18, 2007