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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 27 (search)
on shows me that the raft spoken of would cost about $40,000, and three wire cables probably $60,000. I prefer the first. Mr. John Roy, my former assistant architect on the New Orleans custom-house, would be of great assistance in the construction of either of said obstacles. In haste, I remain, gentlemen, very respectfully, your obedient servant. G. T. Beauregard. To the Military Board of the State of Louisiana, New Orleans, La. Executive office, Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 17th, 1861. Col. G. T. Beauregard: Dear Sir,—A copy of yours of the 13th instant, to the Military Board, relative to the condition of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, was received two days since. For the information I thank you, also for the valuable suggestions offered. I have written the members of the Board on the subject, and urged their immediate attention to the whole matter. I am aware of its importance, but am compelled to leave all such matters (military) to those who have a knowledg