Title: P.G.T. Beauregard Signed Cut – Dated 1885 – PSA/DNA Certified Auto Grade NM 7
Description:
Offered here is a handsomely penned cut signature of Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard, signed as "G.T. Beauregard" in bold brown ink, with the date "1885" written beneath a stylish underline. The autograph appears on a cream-toned card with strong contrast and minimal age wear. The signature has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, earning a Near Mint 7 autograph grade.
Historical Context:
Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard (1818–1893) was a prominent Confederate general during the American Civil War and one of the Confederacy’s earliest and most recognizable military leaders. He gained fame for commanding Confederate forces at the Battle of Fort Sumter in April 1861—the war’s opening engagement—and later led troops in major battles including First Bull Run and Shiloh. After the war, Beauregard transitioned to public service and engineering roles, including leadership in the Louisiana Lottery and efforts to promote civil rights for Black citizens in New Orleans—an unusual stance for a former Confederate general. This 1885-dated signature reflects the later stage of his life, when he had largely moved from military fame to civic involvement.
Authentication & Encapsulation:
This autograph is certified by PSA/DNA, a leader in third-party autograph authentication. The item is encapsulated in a tamper-proof holder with the label:
"CUT – P.G.T. BEAUREGARD – PSA/DNA CERTIFIED – AUTO GRADE NM 7"
and certification number 85481285.
Closing Appeal:
This bold and dated signature from one of the Confederacy’s most iconic generals offers collectors a valuable piece of Civil War-era history. With PSA/DNA authentication and historical significance bridging military and postwar civic life, it is an essential acquisition for collections focused on Civil War leadership, Southern history, or 19th-century American military figures.
