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PIERRE GUSTAVE TOUTANT BEAUREGARD

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PIERRE GUSTAVE TOUTANT BEAUREGARD
<p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>PIERRE GUSTAVE TOUTANT BEAUREGARD </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:windowtext'>(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. Signed cabinet photograph, a half-length portrait of the accomplished general in later years. Image by Sarony, New York, attributed at bottom border. Large signature boldly penned on mount beneath image, adding “<i>1890,</i>” also boldly signed on verso, adding “<i>New Orleans</i>” and “<i>Taken in 1883.</i>” Top left corner tip broken off; 1¼" vertical score at center of his face; light soiling; else VG.</span></p>