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Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893 to Philip D. Roddy re: AES on p. 3 of Roddy ALS, giving military advice

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06921 Author/Creator: Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893 Place Written: Moulton Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: 1865/01/30 ca. Pagination: 2 p. : docket : Height: 26.4 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

AES (undated) in pencil on Roddy letter. AES initialed three times. "The most stringent measures should be adopted against these emissaries." The note was written on the margins of the Roddy letter signed to Beauregard seeking military advice. Date of AES inferred from date of letter.

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