Brigadier General of the Confederate Provisional Army, placed in command at Charleston, where he ordered the bombardment of Fort Sumter. Vintage 2.5 x 4 CDV photo by S. Anderson of New Orleans, signed on the reverse in black ink, “New Orleans, Feby 11, 1867, G. T. Beauregard.” Some mild toning to borders, a bit of light silvering to lower right corner, and an uneven top edge, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.