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:

Dated Ha Qurs Army N Va June 2^nd 1864

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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:

May 26^th 1862

By Telegraph from Richmond May 26 1862

To Genl G.T. Beauregard

Take last plan proposed in your letter to Gen’l Cooper of fourteenth inst. Commencing latter End running backwards.

K Y H P I O C R M/I Y S S C W K M YP J E/P T W P R D G C W C Q C Y/N W M Y P W G B B A C V/W M Z P Y H R O G H T P/R T M C M Q K Q O Y G W/L N T S R N Q O R W G A/W C W Q R N I R Y M K/Y G P L P S K C W A R I/Y S C N U L W G A F R I/G Y M L H X C Y G W I Y/H W C T D P L Q C Y N C/M Q Y A R A Y N U L R/B P C N R L Y M ? R W/Y G P I R W Y M I Y G H/Q P K N Z P Q O Y M/K Y G I L H K Y G W/Q L Q R B P Z W B/R I O Z M R X I R H/T C H U K Y G P Z B/V P L Q C Z H W H Z P/Q O E H P Z in T H L/J C H ? W G B B A C/V W M P Y S Q O L U/D G L P Q R H

R. E. Lee

Genl

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Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. Richmond, 26 May 1862. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

Many thanks to David Kaminski and Nan Barchowsky for their assistance with the transcription.

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:

May 16 1862

By Telegraph from Richmond V=1862 (14 written above 1862)

To Gen Beauregard

The fourth Florida Vols now in Fla ordered to proceed to report to you at Corinth –

R.E. Lee –

Genl –

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Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. Richmond, 16 May 1862. 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:

May 1^st, 1862

By Telegraph from Richmond Va Apl 30 1862

To Gen Sam Jones

The President of the South Teleg C under authority—given him by the President of of the Confederate States has found it convenient to change his operator at Mobile & has sent Mr William Sanford to take charge of the office at that place he informs me that the provost Provost Marshall of Mobile has notified Jm Sanford that Mr Zantzinger [?] will be retained as manager you are desired to give the necessary order in the case for the installment of Mr Sanford in office—

R.E. Lee

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. Richmond, 30 April 1862. 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:

Apl 28 1862

By Telegraph from Richmond Va 1862

To Gen G. T. Beauregard.

Mayor Monroe, New Orleans, reports that letter rec’d from Genl Duncan states Forts still hold out and strong as ever—Steamer Louisiana safe co-operating Forts—Mortar fleet retired—Commander Farragut with U.S. Gunboats before New Orleans demanding a surrender—Genl Lovell with army retired to Camp Moore—Mayor Monroe asks for assistance can y[ou] send Earl Bragg or other officer to ascertain condition of affairs & do what is possible to preserve the City—Give him orders to assume command if necessary if necessary .

R.E. Lee

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Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. Richmond, 28 April 1862. 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 Quarters Corinth April 20^th 1862

By Telegraph from Richmond 19^th 1861

To Genl Beauregard

Dilworth’s regt and all the arms in transition from Florida ordered to you—Can you assign a major Genl to van Dorn.

R. E. Lee

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[Written in pencil at bottom of telegraph form] Major Generals scarce here—volunteers in a broken & wooded country require small Divisions to be effective—Otherwise they are unwieldy—Gen Little is very highly spoken of—Col Polignac would make very good Brigadier—G.T.B.

Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. Richmond, 19 April 1862. 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:

Corinth Apl 15^th 1862

By Telegraph from Richmond 15^th 1862

To Genl G. T. Beauregard

Breckinridge & Hindman nominated Major Generals. Col Jordan Wm Preston Alfred Monton Geo. Manney nominated Brigadiers. Capt Jno. Morgan nominated Col. W.N.R. Beal appointed Brigadier. Can replace Hawes.

R. E. Lee

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Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. Richmond, 15 April 1862. 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:

Corinth Apl 10 1862

By Telegraph from Richmond 10 1862

To Genl G. T. Beauregard

Maj Clark has been directed to continue the movement of the Machinery at Little Rock in pursuance of his previous orders.

R E Lee

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Citation:Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. Richmond, 10 April 1862. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16