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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 13: (search)
The following telegram, and his answer to it, show what were his feelings on the subject. Richmond, January 9th, 1862. General Beauregard: Hon. Mr. Pryor wishes to know, confidentially, if you wish report of the battle of Manassas to be published, and, if published, must all, or a part, be published, omitting preliminary statement. Congress discusses the matter tomorrow. James L. Kemper. The next day General Beauregard sent this reply: Centreville, Va., January 10th, 1862. Let Congress do for the best. We must think of the country before we think of ourselves. I believe Burnside's expedition is intended for Wilmington, to cut off railroad to Charleston. Let government look to it. G. T. Beauregard. Hon. James L. Kemper, Speaker House of Delegates, Richmond, Va. Referring to this despatch, Colonel R. A. Pryor, then a Member of Congress, wrote as follows: I took the liberty of reading your telegram. The effect of its patriotic sentimen