Papers, 1861-1863.

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Papers, 1861-1863.

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These papers consist of photostats of file copies of letters written and received by Beauregard during 1862. There is also an invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores turned over by Captain J. L. White, 19 December 1861, and Beauregards "Remarks relative to Iron Clad Gun Boats," dated 14 November 1863. The letters are as follows: a). Letter from Beauregard to Samuel Cooper, 19 May 1862, commenting on the strategic location of Corinth. b). Telegram from Beauregard to Cooper, 14 June 1862, requesting that Gen ragg temporarily replace him. c). Letter from George Randolph, Secretary of War, to Beauregard, 23 June 1862, including copies of a telegram and a letter, all relating to turning over command to Gen. Bragg. d). Memorandum from Col. Johnston to Pres. Davis, 24 June 1862, of a conversation with Beauregard concerning the military situation in the West. e). Letter from Beauregard to Cooper, 25 June 1862, advising him that he will take leave to rest. f). Letter from Beauregard to Gen. Forney, offering suggestions, dated 18 July 1862. g). Letter from Beauregard to Gen. Smith dated 25 July 1862, commenting on improvements of the defenses of Charleston. h). Letter from Beauregard to Col. Huger, 2 August 1862, reviewing the possibility of retaking New Orleans. i). Letter from Dr. Brodie to C. J. Villiers reporting on Beauregard's health.

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Randolph, George Wythe, 1818-1867

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Smith, Gustavus Woodson, 1822-1896

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Hager, John M. (John Manfred), 1889-

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Johnston, William Preston, 1831-1899.

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Forney, John Horace, 1829-1902.

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