BARNARD JOHN GROSS Autograph Letter Signed JGBarnard to PGT

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ENGINEER RETURNS "REGARDS" TO FORMER FRIEND BEAUREGARD BARNARD, JOHN GROSS. Autograph Letter Signed, "J.G.Barnard," to P.G.T. Beauregard, explaining that he must qualify the return of greetings because their relationship of over 20 years had changed after he accepted a Confederate commission. 4 pages, 8vo, written on a single folded sheet, ruled paper; minor scattered soiling with faint stain affecting signature. (AKF) New York, 11 March 1861

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". . . I can no longer regard you as I did before . . . . I could have overlooked much in these times of sectional variance. I could have overlooked . . . your resignation. But, with that of your State, your allegiance to the glorious flag of these United States were hence dissolved. . . .
"But I cannot overlook that you are now in arms against my country (might I not with propriety say, too, your country). But in the midst of the waters whose shores are now bristling with armed men--waves a flag . . . . It is the flag which waved over your head when at Vera Cruz, at Contreras, at Mexico, you conferred lustre upon it & gained glory for yourself. . . .
"If therefore I still entertain kind regards for yourself . . . it must be with a full understanding of how I regard your position.
"I cannot congratulate you in your new title, nor can I use it. I prefer to use that one which you once felt to be an honor, and which you honored. Maj. G.T. Beauregard."