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General P.G.T. Beauregard Notations on Telegram

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General P.G.T. Beauregard Notations on Telegram
<B>Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard: A Significant Telegram from General Thomas Jordan, with Two Initialed Notes by Beauregard.</B></I> Dated January 14, 1862, this is a long autograph order from Jordan (Sherman's room-mate at West Point), who headed Headquarters 1st Corps AP Near Centerville, regarding secret plans for crossing "<I>the river</B></I>." Beauregard has added pencil notations about the use of lanterns to provide light for "<I>...taking the Yankees in rear</B></I>." His second endorsement notes, "<I>The above properly revised will do</B></I>." This interesting piece is two pages, each measuring 8" x 10". Excellent condition but for old newspaper glued to (blank) bottom half of back.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Flat (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)