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PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD (1818-1893).

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PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD (1818-1893). Confederate general who directed the first action of the Civil War, the bombardment of Ft. Sumter; second in command at First Bull Run and at Shiloh, assuming command when Johnston was killed. ALS ~G.T. Beauregard,~ 1p, 5~x8~, New Orleans, LA, Oct. 29, 1868. On New Orleans Jackson and Great Northern Railroad Company letterhead to Achille Vogue in London. In full: ~My dear Sir, Your favor of the 3rd ulto. has just been received. I take pleasure in complying with your request. When in England in 1866, I received so many civilities from its inhabitants that I am but too happy to gratify the desire of one of them. With many wishes for the continued prosperity of your country. I remain Yours very truly...~ Darkly penned with elaborate paraph. MWF525

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