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Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893 Annual report of Major G. T. Beauregard, Corps of Engrs- for the works under his charge during the year 1860.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06180 Author/Creator: Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Manuscript document signed Date: September 1, 1860 Pagination: 5 p. : docket ; Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Includes a report on the status of defenses at Proctor's Landing, Virginia. Beauregard notes that operations at the Landing were closed 30 September 1858 for want of funds, and that a fort keeper has manned the fort since. Reports that 30 August 1860, a severe storm destroyed Proctorville, and damages sustained by the fort require repair. Lists details of the necessary repairs. Reports on the status of Fort Jackson, Louisiana, which was closed at the end of December 1858. Jackson is also scheduled for repair. Lists costs of repairs needed. Includes a report on Fort St. Philip, Louisiana, which was also closed December 1858, and is under the course of repair. Cites repairs necessary for the fort's operation.

Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893

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