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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Apl 8, 1862

By Telegram from Memphis 8 1862

To Genl Beauregard

Physicians and armed citizens are offering should I send them to Corinth or Fort Pillow R.J.T.N.A.P.LVA. ONJ.XNTZYA. Some unarmed troops here shall I send them to Corinth.

Jno Adams

Capt. Couldy

33nd

Send physicians forthwith here. Have armed cit to Fort [Rollen?]

unarmed troops here to work on fortifications

Citation: John Adams, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Memphis, 8 April 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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Corinth April 7^th 1862

By telegram from Bethel 7 1862

To Commander of Post

Information doubtless reliable has reached me that our forces in the Tennessee River have been routed and are now scattered in squads seeking provisions Gen Buell having brought up strong reinforcements Our army was routed about three o’clock P.M. –a force of cavalry is hourly expected here we can muster about sixty men able to perform duty-what shall we do? I would like to receive instructions.

A.B. Cates

Capt. Commdg Post

67wcol

Citation: A.B. Cates, telegram to Commander of Post. Bethel, 7 April 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.

Transcript:

Corinth April 6 1862

By Telegraph from Decatur 1862

To Genl Johnston

News from Columbia of Thursday supposed from thirty to forty thousand have passed. [Buell?] left Wednesday with Thomas rear division; the first leaving on Monday about 2,500 left at Columbia & the same amt sick there on Friday. there was some two hundred or three hundred federal cavalry in Lawrenceburg. I fear they captured some of your scouts as seven are missing yet.

J. B. Biffle  

Lt Col

Comdg Post

Citation:J. B. Biffle, telegram to Joseph Johnston. Decatur, Miss.; 6 April 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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Corinth April 4^th 1862

By telegraph from Memphis 1862

To Gen Beauregard

Orleans light horse arrived ordered by Genl Lovell to report to you you for instructions two or three days will be required to recruit horses and repair wagons damaged on board steamboat by a collision.

Thos. L. Leeds

Captain

34fw

Citation: Thomas L. Leeds, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Memphis, 4 April 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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Corinth April 2^nd 1862

By telegraph from Jackson April 2^nd 1862

To Gen. Beauregard

Col Pickett with three hundred and twenty six of his command is at Humbolt-four bridges beyond the Obion were destroyed those at and over the Obion were not. Col Pickett’s surprise was due to a negligent arrangement of Picketts the enemy advanced on a road which was not guarded. The enemy I am informed left Union City a few hours after the occupation. Col Jackson is at Trenton I could not telegraph this Am from Humbolt arriving owing to a difficulty of the wires.

G. W. Brent

Major

Citation: George William Brent, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Jackson, Miss; 2 April 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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By telegraph from Memphis 25, 1862

To Col. Jordan

[tenn] cast need shell for twenty four & thirty two rifled guns.

W. A. Hunt

Citation:W. A. Hunt, telegram to Thomas Jordan. Memphis; 25 March 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.

Transcript:

Memphis, Tenn,  March 15. 1862

By telegram from Humboldt March 15, 1862

To Genl Polk + Genl Beauregard

Just sent following from Memphis.

New Madrid evacuated Thursday night

Fighting Thursday between artillery Confederates got best of it

Information read that night of Siegel’s arrival with forty thousand reinforcements Jeff Thompson passed through lines and brought information. Confederates decided to evacuate. Portion went up to island 10 part do so to Tiptonville. Small arms + most ammunition saved. Artillery lost. 9 confederate transports at island our gun boats at Tiptonville. Enemy below Point Pleasant on west Bank.

Kater

Opr

Citation:Kater, telegram to Leonidas Polk and G. T. Beauregard. Humboldt.,15 March 1862. AMs 1168/11