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BEAUREGARD, PIERRE G. T.

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BEAUREGARD, PIERRE G. T.
(1818 - 1893) Confederate major general who initiated the attack on Fort Sumter that started the Civil War. He also led with distinction at First Bull Run, Shiloh, and in the defense of Richmond. A.L.S. ""G. T. Beauregard"" 1p. 8vo., New Orleans, June 1, 1859 to topographical engineer Henry L. Abbot concerning the forwarding of a letter, with additional mention of Union generals Godfrey Weitzel and Andrew Humphrey. Adhesive remains on verso do not affect content, else very good.