Beauregard, General P. G. T., correspondence with the Confederate Government relative to Fort Sumter, [285], [286-287];
demands its evacuation; commands army at Manassas, [340];
orders troops from left to right at Manassas, [352];
his promotion, [359];
his statement of the defenses of Washington, [360];
report of the battle of Manassas, [368];
endorsement of the President, [369].
Bee, General Bernard, wounded at Manassas, [357].
Bell, John, nominated for the Presidency in 1860, [50];
offers to withdraw, [52].
Belmont, Missouri, occupied by Federal troops, [403];
afterward garrisoned by Confederate troops, [403];
Grant attempts to surprise the garrison, [403];
the battle that ensued, [404].
Benjamin, Judah P., Attorney-General under Provisional Constitution, [242].
"Bible and Sharpe's rifles," declaration of a famous preacher, [29].
"Bloodletting, A little more," the letter recommending, [249].
Bond of Union, A, necessary after the Declaration of Independence, [193];
Articles of Confederation followed, [193];
how amended, [193];
difference in the new form of government from the old one, [194];
the same principle for obtaining grants of power in both, [194];
amendments made more easy, [195].
Border States promptly accede to the proposition of Virginia for a Congress to adjust controversies, [248];
secession of the, [328].
Bonham, General, marches to Virginia with his brigade on her secession, [300];
commands brigade at Manassas, [353];
proposal that he shall pursue the enemy, [353].