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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 15: (search)
d in organizing and disciplining the forces to be placed under him; and, third, that he should return to the command of his own army in Virginia, as soon as his services could be dispensed with in the West, and, if possible, in time for the spring campaign. Colonel Pryor stated that he was not authorized to agree to the last two conditions, but would telegraph the answer of the War Department from Richmond. Accordingly, on the 23d, he telegraphed the following assent: Richmond January 23d, 1862. General Beauregard: Have not seen Toombs. Committee extremely anxious you should go. Judge Harris is sure President consents to all your wishes. I send letter in the morning. Roger A. Pryor. A letter to the same effect came the next day; and, on the 25th, the War Department was officially notified of General Beauregard's final acquiescence in the wishes of Congress and of the Executive. So important to success did he consider it to have experienced officers with him, tha
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 27 (search)
Beauregard. Genl. R. Toombs. Richmond, Jan. 20th, 1862. Capt. E. P. Alexander: Urge General Beauregard to decline all proposals and solicitations. William F. Alexander. Private and confidential. Richmond, Va., Jan. 23d, 1862. Dear General,— * * * * * * My reasons for venturing to send you the telegram I did were few, but very decided. In the first place, I think the line of the Potomac is by far the most important in the contest. It is at that point, by I tell President you will go? Say go. Roger A. Pryor. [Answered on the 25th at 11 A. M., as follows:] Yes, I will go. May God protect our cause! G. T. Beauregard. Col. Roger A. Pryor. Headquarters near Centreville, Jan. 23d, 1862. My dear Colonel,—I need not assure you that I am deeply gratified by the mark of consideration conferred by the gentlemen of Congress in the request of which you have been the agreeable bearer; a request made, as you advise me, with the