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to Earl Van Dorn

Beauregard, Confederate Commander of the Military District of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, writes to Van Dorn, Confederate Commander of the District of the Mississippi, Department #2. He states that "the fate of Missouri necessarily depends...

GLC00296

Storming Fort Wagner

Depicts the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, composed of African American soldiers, leading the charge upon Fort Wagner in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. One African American soldier carries a United States flag. Lists the names of Union officers...

GLC00317.02

to Pierre G. T. Beauregard

Introduces Mr. Pike, who has arrived in camp to pay the Louisiana troops for prior service.

GLC02469.23

to unknown

Smith relates that Nicolas King, a topographical engineer under General Milledge Luke Bonham, desires permanent employment as a military engineer. He admits that he does not personally know King, nor has knowledge of his ability as a draughtsman. He...

GLC02469.24

to Pierre G.T. Beauregard

Written from camp near Centreville, Virginia. General Toombs, former Secretary of State (February-July 1861), writes to Beauregard, commander of the Potomac District, Department of Northern Virginia. Discusses General Walker. He relates, "I will...

GLC02469.27