June 16, 1864: Lee Telegram to Beauregard

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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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

June 15, 1864: Lee Telegram to Beauregard

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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Dated H’d Q’s A. N. V. June 15th 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

June 14, 1864: Lee Telegram to Beauregard

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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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

June 4, 1864: G.H. Terrett telegram to John M. Oley

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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Dated Drewry’s Bluff June 4th 1864

Rec’d at June 4/64

To Maj JM Oley

Stow just read the following report. Three (3) monitors, one (1) large and his two (2) medium sized transports and three (3) [tugs] are lying together just below Howletts half a mile lower down the masts of his 2 gun boats. Can be seen above the trees.

G.H. Terret

Major Comdg

 

Citation:G.H. Terret, telegram to John M. Oley. Drewry’s Bluff, Va., 4 June 1864. AMs 1168/11

June 3, 1864: Note from Cold Harbor

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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Dated: Battle Field Cold Harbor June 3, 1864 4 ½ PM

Genl Early Commanding Ewells Corps attacked enemy right yesterday afternoon and drove him with Great Slaughter out of his intrenchments. Confederate Loss slight though including Genl Doles of Ga. killed at same time Breckenridge supported by Wilcox attacked enemys on Turkey Hill on right and drove him away. Thus securing important positions, this morning at daylight Enemy made furious assault upon Renshaws Fields & Hoke of Anderson’s Corps and Breckenridge of Hills Corps he renewed the assault seven 7 times upon Renshaw and Fields. He attacked Early also but was everywhere repulsed with frightful loss. Confederate loss is less than in any Battle of the War Anderson’s loss not five hundred. Enemy gained salient in Breckenridge’s front for few minutes but was swept back by Finegans Floridians like whirl wind. Battle raged until 11 when Enemy retired fully beaten. Heavy skirmishing since & still continues” Genls Law Kirkland & Lane wounded. We have the Ground [illeg] Enemy and he could use but little artillery.

 

Citation:Unidentified author, autograph note. Cold Harbor, Va.; 3 June 1864. AMs 1168/11

June 2, 1864: Lee Telegram to Beauregard

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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Dated Ha Qurs Army N Va June 2nd 1864

Rec’d at Ha Qurs June 2nd 1864 12-45 pm via Mc 2nd

To Genl G T Beauregard

It would be disadvantageous to abandon line between Richmond & Petersburg – but as two thirds of of Butlers force has joined Grant can you not leave Sufficient Guards and move the ^with balance of your command to north Side of James River and take command of Right Wing of Army?

R E Lee

Genl

Official

W.H. Taylor

A.A.G.

 

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 2 June 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

June 1, 1864: R. M. J. Paynter telegram to P. G. T. Beauregard

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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Dated Richmond June 1st 1864

Rec‘d at Hd Qrs

To Genl Beauregard

8 3” PM, The Oper[ator] from Ashland arrives at Hungary Station about Six O Clock. Reports Enemy occupied Ashland about fifteen 15 minutes after he left from the smoke he saw he supposed they were burning the place. Have heard nothing more from the Column vid Port Royal Since they were reported at Hanover Junction most of Column said to be NY vols newspaper Report Says Grant out of Rations nothing from Genl Johnston Army today.

Respy

R M J Paynter

 

Citation: R. M. J. Paynter, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Richmond, Va.; 1 June 1864. AMs 1168/11

May 30, 1864: Robert E. Lee telegram to P. G. T. Beauregard

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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Telegraphic

Atlees May 30th, 1864

Genl G T Beauregard

12 AM

Telegram of 1135

Recd” If satisfied of truth of report I recommend that Hoke be put in motion at once or Grant will receive Butler’s reinforcements before Your forces can get here.

R. E. Lee

Genl

The best way to prevent that [junction?] is to attack Grant forthwith G.T. B.

Citation:Robert E. lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 30 May 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

May 29, 1864: Robert E. Lee telegram to P.G.T. Beauregard

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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Telegraphic

Atles Station May 29th, 1864

Genl G T Beauregard

I shall be at Atles during today where I shall be happy to see you. I cannot now say where I shall be tomorrow.

R. E. Lee

Genl

 

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 29 May 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

May 27, 1864:R. F. Graves Jr. telegram to John M. Oley

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 the Rosenbach collection of papers from P.G.T. Beauregard.

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Telegraphic

Fort Clifton

May 27th, 64

Capt Jno M Oley

A.A.G.

No Reoccupation of the Enemy’s Camp at dark this P.M. Their Camp in the woods farther to our left was not struck. One Steamer and three (3) Schooners off Strachans landing, One (1) Steamer went down two (2) Gun Boats in Port [Watshall] Channel 8 PM

Lt. Cannon

Signal Officer

Received 8-3” PM

Official

R. F. Graves Jr

A.D.C.

Citation: R. F. Graves Jr, telegram to John M. Oley. 27 May 1864. AMs 1168/11