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Beauregard, G. T. (Gustave Toutant) (1818-1893) [Endorsement regarding defense of New Orleans]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05812 Author/Creator: Beauregard, G. T. (Gustave Toutant) (1818-1893) Place Written: Corinth, Mississippi Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: circa 28 April 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 13.8 cm. Order a Copy

Beauregard's signed pencil docket on telegram from General Mansfield Lovell regarding defense of New Orleans. Lovell telegramed Beauregard to inform him that he is prepared to defend New Orleans, but "will not be responsible for the loss of life to women & children if the city is bombarded." At the bottom of this telegram, in pencil, Beauregard has written his reply, saying "I believe the attempt to defend New Orleans with troops now would cause it unnecessary destruction and loss of life. But all Forts on Rivers & Lakes ought to be held to the last extremity."

Mansfield Lovell was the Confederate General in charge of defending New Orleans, until the city was surrendered.

Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893
Lovell, Mansfield, 1822-1884

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