(Autograph Material) 2 Pieces. American Confederate Generals: Beauregard, Pierre...

(Autograph Material) 2 Pieces. American Confederate Generals: Beauregard, Pierre G. T. Autograph Letter Signed. Hot Springs, N.C., August, 24, 1887. 2 pages, 8vo; horizontal creases along old folds, minor dust smudging. To John Sergeant Wise, regarding the laying of the cornerstone for the Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond, Virginia. Contents and signature clear and generally strong. Signed "G T Beauregard" on Mountain Park Hotel letterhead. * Beauregard, Pierre G. T. Manuscript secretarial copy with secretarial signature. New Orleans, September 12, 1887. 1 page, 4to; light creases along old folds. To Fitzhugh Lee, informing him that he has been selected as Chief Marshall for the ceremony of laying the corner stone for the Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond, Virginia. With Beauregard's autograph presentation postscript [presumably to John Sergeant Wise] and initialed "G T B" in Beauregard's hand. Contents, postscript and initials clear and strong.
John Sergeant Wise (1846-1913), U.S. Congressional Representative, candidate for Governor of Virginia, son of Henry Alexander Wise, U.S. Congressional Representative, last antebellum governor of Virginia - signed death warrant of John Brown, Confederate General.