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 is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.

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Head Quarts May 14, 1862

By Telegraph from Little Rock 14 1862

To Gen G.T. Beauregard.

The authorities here desire that Genl Roane cmdg in Arkansas be authorized to place the city of Little Rock & Vicinity for twenty miles under martial law & authority also to appoint provost marshal the condition of affairs demand this at once the regular business of the place we do not desire to interfere with.

Wm E Ashby

Major

Citation: William E. Ashby, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Little Rock, 14 May 1862. AMs 1168/11

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 is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.

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Head Quarters 13 1861 [i.e. 1862]

By Telegraph from Columbus 13 1861

To Gen G. T. Beauregard

The guns, caissons, carriages & battery wagon with limber went yesterday on a boat direct for Montgomery. there is a large quantity of machinery arriving here daily from New Orleans, Vicksburg, Natchez & other points designed to be located here; but this country is nearly cleared of provisions and I have directed it to be shipped further into the interior, to be put there into operation. This river will be navigable for only a few days longer  & if it is unsafe to take it through Mobile . I wait by an order from you on the planters to furnish wagons to haul it from N. Fork Station on the North East & South West Railroad to Demopolis 25 miles.

W. R. Hunt

Citation:W. R. Hunt, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Columbus, [Miss.?]; 13 May 1862. AMs 1168/11

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 is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.

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May 12, 1862

By Telegraph from Grenada Miss 1862

To Genl Thos Jordan AAG

Has Col Hunt’s Regt. been ordered from here he is all that I have for guard duty.

[N.R.?] Chambliss

Maj. + Or Officer

Citation: [N.R.?] Chambliss, telegram to Thomas Jordan. Grenada, Miss.; 12 May 1862. AMs 1168/11

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 is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.

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Hd Qrs May 8^th 1862

By Telegraph from Vicksburg 8 1862

To Genl Beauregard

Fortified here on an extensive scale—guns of large caliber in position. People here will fight. If possible, I would like to remain & help defend the City. Enemy’s gunboats returned down river last night.

Lt. Chas Gibson

Citation: Charles Gibson, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Vicksburg, Miss.; 8 May 1862. AMs 1168/11

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 is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.

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Hd Qrs May 6 1862

Telegram from New Orleans May 5 1862 via Tangipahoa

To Genl. Beauregard,

We desire to know how matters stand with you, and how with the Government at Richmond. What of the battle said to have been fought on Peninsula? I am on the watch. Answer freely. Your dispatches will come to me quite safe.

Pierre Soule

All right here; hope to defeat the Enemy again soon. Nothing new from Richmond. No battle there yet of importance.

G.T. B

Citation: Pierre Soule, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. New Orleans;5 May 1862. AMs 1168/11

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 is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.

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Hd Qrs May 2 1861 [i.e. 1862]

By telegraph from Grand Junction

To Gnrl Beauregard

Drs. [Pullman?] + Harris of Lagrange wish a permit to Corinth to tender their professional services. Please refer to Major Henry Peyton.

Whitson A. Harris

22pa

Citation: Whitson A. Harris, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Grand Junction, Tenn.; 2 May 1862. AMs 1168/11

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.

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Hd. Qrs. May 1^st 1862

By Telegraph from Tangipoha 1^st 1862

To Gen. Beauregard

Have ordered my a reg’t to Vicksburg. Must organize forces to keep enemy confined to New Orleans before it will leave Louisiana – we can’t handle them away from their vessels.

M. Lovell

28 pd

Citation: Mansfield Lovell (1822-1884), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 1 May 1862. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16