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:

Dispatched by Telegraph from Hd Quarters March 10 1865

To Gen GT Beauregard

Where is Gen Wyatt & what force has he – from what point was fourth corps said to be moving towards Chattanooga what force is there in Georgia which could be used to oppose enemy

R. E. Lee

34/1360 pd

CT

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 10 March 1865. 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:

Dispatched by Telegraph from Head Qrs A.N. Va 23^rd Feby 1865

To Genl Beauregard – Chester

If enemy turns east McLaws will be in danger. Hasten him forward also mass all troops in your rear to retard and embarrass enemy until you can bring them forward.

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 23 February 1865. 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:

Head Qrs 22 via [RL?]

Genl Beauregard

Your troops cannot I fear reach you through Wilmington. Instruct them as to their route

R. E. Lee

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 22 February 1865. 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:

19^th Richmond

19. Genl Beauregard

White Oak

Enemy cannot move in the route you suppose if you destroy all provisions this must be done thoroughly and completely. Send off everything in your rear not required by you – your cavalry can restrain his foraging parties and send him back.

R. E. Lee

42/1680 pd

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 19 February 1865. 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:

Richmond 17 Columbia

Gen Beauregard

To save stores at Charleston Genl Gorgas suggest that the navy hold the forts, and the citizens the lines – in this way & concentration could be effected – can it be done?

R. E. Lee

3/1250 pd GT

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. Richmond, 16 February 1865. In The telegraphic

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:

The following Dispatch was received by Telegraph at ­­________

Dated Richmond 16 1865

Addressed to Genl Beauregard

Do you desire the services of Genl Pillow in getting conscripts & absentees from army

R E Lee

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