Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.

This telegram is from The Telegraphic History of the Civil War; a compiled album of telegrams to Beauregard from Davis, Lee, Johnston and others.

Transcript:

Received at Wilmington Sept 14 1864

By telegraph from Richmond 13 To Gen G T Beauregard

Are the batteries at Confederate point ready for the rifle guns to be sent from here or when will they be?

R E Lee

21/791 cc

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. Richmond, 14 September 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.

This telegram is from The Telegraphic History of the Civil War; a compiled album of telegrams to Beauregard from Davis, Lee, Johnston and others.

Transcript:

Received at Wilmington Sept 10 1864

Telegraph from Dunns Hill 10 To Genl G T Beauregard

Are there any guns not required at Wilmington suitable for defence of James River

R E Lee

111/3 74 c

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 10 September 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.

This telegram is from The Telegraphic History of the Civil War; a compiled album of telegrams to Beauregard from Davis, Lee, Johnston and others.

Transcript:

Dated Chaffins Bluff Aug 20^th 1864

To Genl G T Beauregard

7-15 am

Dispatch of 19^th announcing Hill’s success rec’d. Does Enemy still hold RR?

R E Lee

12/cu 24

Rec’d at 8.30 a.m.

Already answered this morning

G.T.B.

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegrams to G.T. Beauregard. 20 August 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.

This telegram is from The Telegraphic History of the Civil War; a compiled album of telegrams to Beauregard from Davis, Lee, Johnston and others.

Transcript:

Dated Libby house 18^th Aug. 186

Via Chafins Bluff

To Gen’l G. T. Beauregard

3-45 P.M.

Your dispatches of 12 M and 2 P.M. received. Yesterday 2^nd, 10^th, part of 18^th corps were on this side.

I think you can support Dearing with Infantry.

We repulsed Enemy yesterday and to-day. Have possession of Signal Hill over-looking Dutch Gap.

I will return troops as I ascertain further intention of Enemy.

About five hundred (500) more have just been reported as landing on this side river from transport & moved our left.

R. E. Lee

74/collect 1480

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegrams to G.T. Beauregard. 18 August 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.

This telegram is from The Telegraphic History of the Civil War; a compiled album of telegrams to Beauregard from Davis, Lee, Johnston and others.

Transcript:

Dated New Market via Chaffins Bluff Aug 16^th 1864

Rec’d at 9 mins AM

To Gen Beauregard

If nothing prevents send one of A P Hill’s brigades to Richmond with orders to proceed down the Chas City Road to the fortifications. Send a regiment from Wilcox to Pickett.

31/ace 620

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegrams to G.T. Beauregard. 16 August 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.

This telegram is from The Telegraphic History of the Civil War; a compiled album of telegrams to Beauregard from Davis, Lee, Johnston and others.

Transcript:

Received at June 1864

By telegraph from Clay’s House 17 To Gen Beauregard

1-45 pm

5^th corps Warrens crossed Chickahominy at long bridge on 13^th was driven from Riddles (Fiddler?) shops by Gen’l Hill leaving many dead & prisoners on our hands. That night marched to western western. Some prisoners were taken from it on the 14^th. Have not heard of it since. All prisoners taken here are from 10^th corps.

R E Lee

61/coll 15.25

ZV

Received at June 1864

By telegraph from Clay’s House 17 To Gen’l G.T. Beauregard

(via Drewrys Bluff)

5—P.M.—At 4 P.M. was compelled to assault center of our former line held by enemy. We now hold entire line from Howletts to Dunn’s Mill. All prisoners from 10^th corps

R.E. Lee

official W. H. Taylor A.A.G.

31/coll 620

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegrams to G.T. Beauregard. 17 June 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.

This telegram is from The Telegraphic History of the Civil War; a compiled album of telegrams to Beauregard from Davis, Lee, Johnston and others.

Transcript:

Received at June 16 1864 at 4 o’clock, 0 minutes, ?

By telegraph from Drewry’s Bluff To Genl Beauregard

The transports you mention have probably returned Butlers troops. has Grant been seen crossing James River.

R E Lee

16 coll 400 N

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. Drewry’s Bluff, Va., 16 June 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.

This telegram is from The Telegraphic History of the Civil War; a compiled album of telegrams to Beauregard from Davis, Lee, Johnston and others.

Transcript:

Dated H’d Q’s A. N. V. June 15^th 186

To Gen. Beauregard

Six o’clock P.M – Dispatch of 1 PM rec’d. Ransoms brigade has been ordered to you. Hold your lines

R. E. Lee

21/420 wv

Recd 10.30 P. M.

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 15 June 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.

This telegram is from The Telegraphic History of the Civil War; a compiled album of telegrams to Beauregard from Davis, Lee, Johnston and others.

Transcript:

Dated Riddleys Shop June 14 1864

Rec’d at Dunlop 1864

To Genl G T Beauregard

Your dispatches are received. enemy appears to be moving towards James River, is crossing Chickahomoney low down all his troops reposted at Forge Bridge. Should he move on Petersburg I recommend you reinforce that place. Troops from Chaffins & [Deeneys?] can replace yours. Should enemys whole army cross to south side this army can cross also. We must be wary & not be deceived by enemys movements. Communication across James river should be kept as perfect as possible.

R. E. Lee

78/Called 15.60 McS

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 14 June 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16