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PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD A.L.S.

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PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD A.L.S.
<b>640. PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD</b> (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. Fine content A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., New Orleans, July 21, 1881 to the son of one of Beauregard's wartime aides, in part: "<i>...I take pleasure in informing you that your gallant Father, Major Henry Bryan of the late Confederate States Army, served on my Staff as an Assistant Adjutant & Inspector General during nearly the whole of the late War between the States. He was always active, zealous & brave, discharging his arduous & responsible duties with energy & intelligence...</i>". Fine condition.<b>
$400-600</b>