HANDWRITTEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR BONHAM FROM GENERAL BEAUREGARD DATED AUGUST 15, 1863.

HANDWRITTEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR BONHAM FROM GENERAL BEAUREGARD DATED AUGUST 15, 1863. This letter, written from “Headquarters Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, Charleston, SC”. The letter is hand-written, most likely by Beauregard’s aide but carries a genuine signature of General Beauregard and is signed “Respectfully your obedient servant, G.T Beauregard Gen. Comd” (Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard). In this letter, Beauregard is responding to Governor Bonham’s earlier letter sent to him August 12, 1863 (which is also offered in this auction). He cites that he is fully aware that he is to defend the city to the last extremity but goes on to say that all non-combatants should be removed from the city to avoid unnecessary harm. He states that early in July, the mayor of the city by proclamation asked the non-combatants to leave but that he (General Beauregard) is having great difficulty in that many of them are attempting to return to their homes, etc. One sheet, folded, written on three sides. CONDITION: Generally Very Good. Light fold creases. Script is neat and easily readable. According to the consignor, this document (together with 3 other related ones in this auction) has descended to him down through his family. 4-33401 JJ51 (7,000-15,000)

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
	1397	$4,025.00	HANDWRITTEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR BONHAM FROM GENERAL BEAUREGARD DATED AUGUST 15, 1863. This letter, written from “Headquarters Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, Charleston, SC”. The letter is hand-written, most likely by Beauregard’s aide but carries a genuine signature of General Beauregard and is signed “Respectfully your obedient servant, G.T Beauregard Gen. Comd” (Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard). In this letter, Beauregard is responding to Governor Bonham’s earlier letter sent to him August 12, 1863 (which is also offered in this auction). He cites that he is fully aware that he is to defend the city to the last extremity but goes on to say that all non-combatants should be removed from the city to avoid unnecessary harm. He states that early in July, the mayor of the city by proclamation asked the non-combatants to leave but that he (General Beauregard) is having great difficulty in that many of them are attempting to return to their homes, etc. One sheet, folded, written on three sides. CONDITION: Generally Very Good. Light fold creases. Script is neat and easily readable. According to the consignor, this document (together with 3 other related ones in this auction) has descended to him down through his family. 4-33401 JJ51 (7,000-15,000) 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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