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:

Columbia 12 Feby 1865

To Genl Beauregard

Orangeburg office just closed 12:30 P.M.= Enemy effected a crossing of river mile below Orangeburg=Telegraph between Florence & Charleston out of order might get some cipher messages through to Charleston via Branchville before Enemy gets possession of telegraph.

Truly Your obt svt

G.A. Ellsworth

Mil Operator

PS Since writing the above line has failed below Kingsville-It may be Genl Stevenson saving Telegraph Wire

Citation: George A. Ellsworth, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Columbia, Ga.; 12 February 1865. 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:

Received at Mobile Jany 22^nd 1865

By telegraph from Montgomery 22 to Genl G T Beauregard

Genl Taylor deported last night about twenty five hundred white and six thousand negro troops reported to be at New Orleans on fourth or fifth=an army corps said to be from Thomas army went down Mississippi on fourteen transports destination believed to be Mobile.

Geo Wm Brent Col. & A.A.G.

Citation: George W. Brent , telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Montgomery, Ala; 22 January 1865. 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 part of The Telegraphic History of the Civil War; a compiled album of telegrams to Beauregard from Davis, Lee, Johnston and others.

Transcript:

Jan 13 1863 [corrected to 5]

By Telegraph from M[aury?] 1863

To genl Beauregard

Hope you will visit Mobile & give me the benefit of your advice. If you can please notify me when to expect you.

D H Maury

Maj genl

23 pd 46⁰  [illeg] Jany 13^th/65 Will let you know when determined upon

G.T B

genl

Citation: Dabney Herndon Maury (1822-1900), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 13 December 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 is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.

Transcript:

Montgomery 6

To Genl G. T. Beauregard

Following reported by Genl Hood from Tupelo today—Thomas appeared to be moving up Tenn river up to 9 o’clock a. m. on the 15^th. Scouts report six gunboats and sixty transports had passed Savannah going towards East Point loaded with troops and supplies.

Geo W Brent

Col. & A.A.G.

Citation: George W. Brent , telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Montgomery, Ala; 6 January 1865. 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:

By telegraph from Richmond 29 To Jno M Oley A.A.G.

Every effort is made to accomplish the end we repaired the wire between Augusta & Macon & recd & sent a few messages on the 18^th but since that some storms have blown it down. We are expecting momentarily communication to be restored between these points I am informed by letter dated Decr the 5^th from [Jas Supp?] that he has a strong force at work on the line between Opelika & Atlanta the enemy have stripped the country of means of transportation & taken away the labor & we find it more difficult than heretofore to make repairs promptly the railroad being destroyed for such long distance the hauling of supplies is attended with delay. Respy

Wm S Morris

Presdt

Citation: William S. Morris, telegram to John M. Oley. Richmond; 29 December 1864. 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 Augusta 7 to Gen Beauregard

A Great many Ga militia wish to join my regt can I receive them into Confederate service without the Consent of the militia officers. Please reply at once.

Jno R Hart

Col tenth Regt Ga Cavalry

Citation: John R. Hart, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Augusta, Ga.; 27 December 1864. 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.

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Decbr 21/64

G. T. B. to Presdt.

Pocotaglio, S. C. Dec. 21, 1864

3h. P. M.

General Hardee reports today from Hanceville that Evacuation of Savannah as instructed by me was successfully accomplished last night. All the light artillery & most of the stored & munitions were brought off the heavy guns were specked & otherwise disabled. Line of defence behind Combahee River will be taken soon as practicable

G. T. Beauregard

President Jeff. Davis

Richmond Va.

Citation: G. T. Beauregard (1818-1893), autograph telegram signed to Jefferson Davis. Pocotaglio, S.C.; 21 December 1864. AMs 358/21

This map is one of twenty-four military maps and drawings  in a collection of papers from Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard. It is undated.

Citation: Unknown artist, map of the roads to Pocotaligo.[s.d.]. 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:

By telegraph from Montgomery 13 to Gen G T Beauregard

Genl Taylor reports Enemy’s raiding party retreating rapidly to Miss city All quiet at Mobile. All Genl Hoods men will be sent immediately to Corinth. 25/480B Geo W. Brent col & aag

Citation: George W. Brent, telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 13 December 1864. AMs 1168/11