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,” one page, 3.5 x 5.25, August 24, 1884. Beauregard sends thanks for a Civil War book. In full, “I have received in good order, the 1st Vol of the ‘Pictorial Collection of the Civil War’ which is an interesting collection of pictures referring to the late War between the States.” Matted with a color engraved portrait of Beauregard, to an overall size of 18 x 14. A light vertical crease and a couple small rust outlines along top, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.