Rare Charleston Civil War General Beauregard autographed letter dated March 20, 1863
transcribed from original letter:
Head Quarters
[Department of South Carolina, Ga. & FL]
Charleston, S.C. M[a]rch 20 of 1863

To His Excellency
Gov. M.L. Bonham
Columbia, S.C.

Dear Governor,

Your letter of the 17th m[a]rch has been received. The number of Co's required at Georgetown (which is a part of the state from which the abolitionists ought to be kept out, if practicable) may go up to 10, or one Regt. If so many can be furnished. The Batteries in that District are very much exposed, being only supported at present by some inferior Cavalry. Capt. Thomas only offered the services of his Company for the defence [sp] of Charleston-it would, of course, be very acceptable for Georgetown-as well as any other similar companies up to the number above stated.

Resply Your Obl. Serv. [Respectfully Your Obliging Servant]
G.T. Beauregard
Gen. ConXXg?

On Verso:
Genl. G. T. Beauregard
March 20. 1863
As to volunteer companies for defence [sp] of the coast LC LC
sos answer within. March 21/63