January 18, 1865: Lemuel Pratt Grant telegram to George W. Brent

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.

AMs 1168-11 1865-01-18

Transcript:

Received at Montgomery Jany 18th 1865

By telegraph from Augusta 18 To Col Geo Brent A. A. Genl

Please order iron taken from Augusta & Savannah RR below Waynesboro for Repairs of Georgia Rail Road if Genl Beauregard approves—

L. P. Grant

Capt Engrs

Citation: Lemuel Pratt Grant, telegram to George W. Brent. Augusta, Ga.; 18 January 1865. AMs 1168/11

January 16, 1865: Philadelphia Inquirer

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Transcript (excerpt):

[special despatches to the Inquirer]

Washington, Jan. 15, 1865-From the Richmond Papers of Friday, received at the office if the Philadelphia Inquirer here, we extract the following:-

The Wilmington Affair-General Whiting’s Official Report.

“Headquarters, Wilmington, Dec. 31, 1864

-Lieutenant Colonel A. Anderson, Assistant Adjutant and Inspector-General, Head-quarters of the Department of North Carolina.-Colonel:-For the information of the General commanding, I forward the respect of Colonel Lamb, commanding at Fort Fisher in the action of the 24th and 25th of December. On receiving information at 1pm on the 24th, that the fleet was moving in to take position, I at once ordered the steamer, and reporting to headquarters proceeded to the point of attack, reaching Confederate Point just before the close of the first day’s bombardment, which lasted four hours and a half.”…

“…The garrison, however, at the proper moment, when the fire slackened to allow the approach of the enemy’s land force, drove them off with grape and musketry. At dark the enemy withdrew. A heavy storm set in, and the garrison were much exposed, as they were under arms all night. At three A.M. , on the 26th , a reported advance in boats was opened on with grape and shell. The garrison remained steadily awaiting a renewal of the assault or bombardment, until Tuesday morning when they were relieved by supports of Major-General Hake’s troops, and the embarkation of the army.”…

“…Very Respectfully

(signed)

W.H.C. Whiting.”

 

 

Citation: Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, 16 January 1865. Gift of Steven and Susan Raab. AN.P5446

January 14, 1865: A. S. Maxwell telegram to George W. Brent

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.

 AMs 1168-11 1865-01-14 p1 AMs 1168-11 1865-01-14 p2

 

Transcript:

Received at Jan 14 1865

By telegraph from Macon 14 To Col. G. W. Brent

Major E. Willis orders me to rebuild bridges on West Point Road in order to work eventually I must have my men & tools from Demopolis as the work on Georgia Central must also be done. You understand my position as to Col. Meriwether I cannot sacrifice my word but will myself for my adopted country I cannot work under orders from Merriwether—Genl Beauregard must choose between us-If I cannot work under orders from some other officers.

A.S. Maxwell

 

Citation: A. S. Maxwell, telegram to George W. Brent. Macon, Ga.; 14 January 1865. AMs 1168/11

January 13, 1865: Dabney Maury 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 part of The Telegraphic History of the Civil War; a compiled album of telegrams to Beauregard from Davis, Lee, Johnston and others.

Telegram 1-13-65 Maury to Beauregard 10 mp

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 13th/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

January 6, 1865: George W. Brent 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.

AMs 1168-11 1865-01-06

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 15th. 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

January 5, 1865: U.S. Grant to Henry Halleck

AMs 435-8_3 Grant to Halleck 1-5-1865

Transcript:

Fortress Monroe Va.

Jan., 5th 1865

Maj. Gen. Halleck Washington

Please have everything called for by Sherman forwarded without delay. He cannot move until the forage and subsistence called for is received. A special message from Sherman has just left here with his requisitions.

U. S. Grant

Lt. Gen.

 

Citation: Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), autograph letter signed to Henry Halleck. Fortress Monroe, Va.; 5 January 1865. AMs 435/8.3