Brigadier General of the Confederate Provisional Army (1818–1893) who commanded the forces at Charleston, where he ordered the bombardment of Fort Sumter. Ink signature and sentiment, “With the compliments & best wishes of Genl. G. T. Beauregard,” on a lightly lined off-white 4.5 x 2.25 slip affixed to a same-sized card. Light toning to top edge (touching top of sentiment), two tiny brushes to sentiment, and a hint of subtle soiling, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.