HANDWRITTEN LETTER TO GENERAL BEAUREGARD FROM GOVERNOR BONHAM, GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA FROM THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, CHARLESTON AUGUST 12, 1863.

HANDWRITTEN LETTER TO GENERAL BEAUREGARD FROM GOVERNOR BONHAM, GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA FROM THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, CHARLESTON AUGUST 12, 1863. One page letter, written on both sides, written and signed by Governor M.L. Bonham (Milledge Luke Bonham). In the letter, the Governor reminds Beauregard that at the State Convention and from directives of Generals Lee and Pemberton that “Charlston should be defended to the last extreme and if necessary, the fight should be made street to street, from house to house,” etc. Letter signed boldly “M.L. Bonham”. According to the consignor, this document (together with 3 other related ones in this auction) has descended to him down through his family. CONDITION: Fragile. Paper brittle with torn fold creases and writing slightly faded. 4-33399 JJ50 (3,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1396	$862.00	HANDWRITTEN LETTER TO GENERAL BEAUREGARD FROM GOVERNOR BONHAM, GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA FROM THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, CHARLESTON AUGUST 12, 1863. One page letter, written on both sides, written and signed by Governor M.L. Bonham (Milledge Luke Bonham). In the letter, the Governor reminds Beauregard that at the State Convention and from directives of Generals Lee and Pemberton that “Charlston should be defended to the last extreme and if necessary, the fight should be made street to street, from house to house,” etc. Letter signed boldly “M.L. Bonham”. According to the consignor, this document (together with 3 other related ones in this auction) has descended to him down through his family. CONDITION: Fragile. Paper brittle with torn fold creases and writing slightly faded. 4-33399 JJ50 (3,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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