{"product_id":"civil-war-field-letter-signed-g-t-beauregard-1861","title":"Civil War: Field Letter Signed (“G. T. Beauregard”) 1861, Flag Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eLetter Signed (“G. T. Beauregard”), one page, Manassas, Virginia, September 5, 1861, addressed to General Joseph E. Johnston.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a clerk field copy signed by Beauregard in the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA historically significant Civil War letter written in the immediate aftermath of the First Battle of Bull Run, in which General Beauregard discusses the urgent need for a distinct battle flag. Referencing a “Flag Committee” vote rejecting proposed changes, Beauregard advocates for the adoption of separate “peace” and “war” flags and proceeds to describe in detail a proposed design for a new battle flag: a red field bearing two blue diagonal bars with stars, trimmed with white or gold fringe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis correspondence represents a rare and important primary-source account documenting the conceptual development of what would become the Confederate battle flag (“Southern Cross”), one of the most recognizable symbols of the American Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe letter is signed “G. T. Beauregard, General.” Fold lines and minor staining consistent with age; overall very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional and museum-worthy manuscript of major historical importance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52245904621850,"sku":"EB-327117976276","price":31059.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_0065.jpg?v=1779206515","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/en-ca\/products\/civil-war-field-letter-signed-g-t-beauregard-1861","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}