New Orleans, Jan.
4, 1860.
DEAR SIR: Allow me to introduce to you the bearer, my son
Rene T. Beauregard, who goes to report to you under the charge of W. I. N. Reid
of this city, for my occupation will not permit me to accompany him. . .
May I take the liberty to ask you to find for my son a
proper roommate, one of studious and steady habits who has not seen much of
city life and habits, for on this first start in life will depend his future
career.
You will no doubt find him a very studious, correct, and
upright boy in every respect. I desire fitting him for a commercial life. . .
P.S. I beg you to furnish my son with whatever objects he
may have need of during his stay at the Seminary and draw on me for the same.
SOURCES: Walter L. Fleming, General W.T.
Sherman as College President, p. 100
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