Page "P. G. T. Beauregard" Paragraph 11

Employing the political influence of his brother-in-law, John Slidell, Beauregard obtained an appointment as superintendent of the U. S. Military Academy on January 23, 1861.

His orders were revoked and he relinquished the office after only five days when Louisiana seceded from the Union.

He protested to the War Department that they had cast " improper reflection upon reputation or position in the Corps of Engineers " by forcing him out as a Southern officer before any hostilities began.