Pierre G. T. Beauregard 1818-1893 Confederate major general who initiated the attack on Fort Sumter which started the Civil War. Beauregard also led with great distinction at First Bull Run, Shiloh, and in the defense of Richmond. War date letter with A.D.S. by Beauregard on the verso, 2pp. sm. 4to., [n.p.], Sep. 27, 1861 to Confederate Major General Milledge Luke Bonham. The recto bears a secretarial set of orders to to Bonham, in part: Your note from Lewinsville has just been received - it is desirable that you should occupy the latterplace... you need not advance any further than the best position about the old Court House. [I] send two or three days' provisions for your brigade and that of Genl. Jones On the verso, Beauregard adds: P. S. Since writing the above your orders have arrived and you will act accordingly - resuming with the balance of your Brigade your former position at or about Flat Hill - Gen. Smith will return to Germantown. G.TB. Fine condition.