October 27, 1861
Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885
Autograph letter signed
Title: 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. Relates, "I will write to the Presdt & the Secretary to day on the subject. While I do not think the President would do the Genl injustice some past incidents between them might influence him to do him tardy justice, that is, do it in his own way & own time..." (This letter possibly refers to General Leroy Pope Walker, former Secretary of War, or William…
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