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.

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Received at Macon Nov 30 1864

By telegraph from Mobile 29 To Genl Beauregard

Last report says Farragut has gone away Canbys condition is very critical. Granger in New Orleans in command. Although reports come from Pensacola that Enemy is preparing to attack I believe he will content himself with raids for the Present

D H Maury

40/1520

Citation: Dabney Herndon Maury (1822-1900), telegram to G.T. Beauregard. 30 November 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

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Received at Nov 28 1864

By telegraph from Mobile 28 To Col G W Brent

A A G

Please have movement of Armisteads Brigade ordered to Pollard expedited.Sending them by Rail as far as practicable

D H Maury

Maj Genl Comdg

18.360

Citation: Dabney Herndon Maury (1822-1900), telegram to George William Brent. Mobile, Ala.; 28 November 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

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Received at Nov 26 1864

By telegraph from Mobile 26 To Col G W Brent

Two thousand more pr of shoes will supply our present wants The Leather was intended for the manufacture of shoes –

D H Maury

Maj Gen

211-400 V

Citation: Dabney Herndon Maury (1822-1900), telegram to George William Brent. Mobile, Ala.; 26 November 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

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Received at Nov 25 1864

By telegraph from Mobile 25 To ColG W Brent

A A G

The following just rec’d = Holly Springs November 24^th = Memphis scouts reports all forces at Memphis gone up River except the negroes Nashville Gazette says Shermans force Consists of Army of Tennessee under Howard & Slocum’s corps = force under Thomas Consists of the Five [illeg.] Corps & Large Detachments of other Corps

Signed R H Bonner Hendersons scouts

D H Maury

Maj Gen Comdg

56-1120 DN

Citation: Dabney Herndon Maury (1822-1900), telegram to George William Brent. Mobile, Ala.; 25 November 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

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Received at Nov 24 1864

By telegraph from Mobile 24 To Col G W Brent

A A G

In view of interrupted communication with Richmond shall officers of Depts of Supplies wait for the usual orders from there and issue the necessary supplies upon the order of Departmental Commander =

D H Maury

Maj Gen

31-620 pd

Citation: Dabney Herndon Maury (1822-1900), telegram to George William Brent. Mobile, Ala.; 24 November 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

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Received at Nov 24 1864

By telegraph from Mobile 24 To Col G W Brent

A A G

Enemy in force Reached Big block Bridge from vicksburg Early yesterday morning = Gen. Gardner will be at Jackson tomorrow have called on Gov Clark for assistance

D H Maury Maj Gen

Comdg

Citation: Dabney Herndon Maury (1822-1900), telegram to George William Brent. Mobile, Ala.; 23 November 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16

Confederate Lt. General Richard Taylor was the son of President Zachary Taylor. By 1864 he was in command of the Department of Alabama and Mississippi.

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Received at Montgy Nov 22 1864

By telegraph from Mobile 22 Nov To Lt. Genl. Taylor

F P E T C X X V N – N T H A – N Y T F M V F X L – J G M G M – report attack on Mobile in contemplation – force at Pensacola now to be P Z E T H – F N Z Y K E I L – & more expected my scouts report large encampment recently set up near Fort Morgan – R K I V C O Q Q – T C K X N – O P C M – F V G P T A G N I I B U – reserves militia or other L P E R – T P D T – T J – I P N A K U Z V – my – C H T Q R E . U O I O N V T Z – now – N M N F – F N Z Y K E I L – C G R – V G I V F N – P M Z L O – is it possible to get militia from Gov Clarke of Mississippi – Will you go to O G H F X G C –

D H Maury

Maj Genl

9?n 1840 Q B

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Deserters from Farragut’s fleet report attack on Mobile in contemplation_ force at Pensacola now to be Eight thousand, and more expected_ My scouts report large encampment recently set up near Fort Morgan_ Prudence urges that reinforcements – reserves, militia or other sent here if possible_ My effective total now four thousand and eighty eight_ Is it possible to get militia from Gov Clarke of Mississippi? Will you go to Georgia?

(sgn) D H Maury

Maj Genl _

Mobile, Nov 22, 64_

To Lt. Genl R Taylor

Montgomery, Ala

Citation: Dabney Herndon Maury (1822-1900), telegram to Richard Taylor. Mobile, Ala.; 22 November 1864. In The telegraphic history of the Civil War, 1861-1865. AMs 434/16