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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 27 (search)
ts and firesides, if I could have accepted the Colonel and Chief of Engineers and Artillery position tendered me. I remain, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard. To his Excellency, Gov. T. O. Moore, Baton Rouge, La. Adjutant-General's office, Washington, Feb. 23d, 1861. Sir—Your resignation has been accepted by the President of the United States, to take effect the 20th instant. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, E. D. Townsend, Asst. Adj.-Genl. To Bvt. Major P. G. T. Beauregard, Captain Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La. Telegram of L. P. Walker, Secretary of War, to Governor Pickens, of South Carolina. War Department, C. S. A., Montgomery, March 1st, 1861. Gov. F. W. Pickens, Charleston, S. C.: Your letter to President received. This government assumes control of military operations at Charleston, and will make demand of the fort when fully advised. An officer goes to-night to take char