Brigadier General of the Confederate Provisional Army (1818–1893) who commanded the forces at Charleston, where he ordered the bombardment of Fort Sumter. Bank check, 8 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Beauregard as “G. T. Beauregard,” payable to T. Michel for $20.00, March 21, 1879. Matted with a portrait to an overall size of 11 x 14. In very good condition, with light vertical folds, loss to lower left corner, and cut cancellations and bank stamps lightly touching signature. R&R COA.
