1874 P.G.T. Beauregard Autograph Letter Signed

1874 P.G.T. Beauregard Autograph Letter Signed

$2,495.00
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1874 P.G.T. Beauregard Autograph Letter Signed

1874 P.G.T. Beauregard Autograph Letter Signed

$2,495.00

Original four-page autograph letter signed by Confederate General and railroad executive G. T. Beauregard, dated December 8, 1874, written on official New Orleans & Carrollton Railroad Company letterhead from New Orleans, Louisiana.

Following the Civil War, Beauregard became one of the South's most prominent railroad executives and served as president of the New Orleans & Carrollton Railroad. This letter was written during that important phase of his career.

The correspondence discusses employment recommendations, newspaper matters, personal introductions, and business affairs, providing insight into Beauregard's activities in Reconstruction-era New Orleans.

Details

Autograph Letter Signed [ALS]

Signed: "G. T. Beauregard"

Date: December 8, 1874

New Orleans, Louisiana

Official New Orleans & Carrollton Railroad Co. letterhead

Four handwritten pages

Historic Confederate and railroad-related manuscript

Condition

Original folded letter with age toning, fold wear, and period reinforcement to some fold separations. Signature remains bold and legible.