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Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893 to Rene Beauregard (his son) re: hope

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07050 Author/Creator: Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/11/30 Pagination: 4 p. 25.4 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

"Never think that 'All is lost' when there is still the least ray of hope left...our cause stands on 'Right & Justice' and must triumph." Written on stationery of the Department of South Carolina.

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