Item 09-047: From David T. Hewes, vol, Clarksburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "F.H. Pierpont Gov. of Va. Wheeling 8 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8 1861. The Officers of the third regiment Virginia Volunteers have selected the following named gentlemen as their field Officers and respectfully request to acknowledge by telegraph their selection & to forward their commissions at your earliest convenience. Colonel David T Hewes Lieut Col Francis W. Thompson Major Charlie E Sweringen DT Hews [Hewes] Vol. 5"D155pd" On Reverse: "D.T. Hews [Hewes] July 8th", 1861/07/08

Item 09-047: From David T. Hewes, vol, Clarksburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "F.H. Pierpont Gov. of Va. Wheeling 8 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8 1861. The Officers of the third regiment Virginia Volunteers have selected the following named gentlemen as their field Officers and respectfully request to acknowledge by telegraph their selection & to forward their commissions at your earliest convenience. Colonel David T Hewes Lieut Col Francis W. Thompson Major Charlie E Sweringen DT Hews [Hewes] Vol. 5"D155pd" On Reverse: "D.T. Hews [Hewes] July 8th", 1861/07/08, Box: 9, Folder: 3. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/46492 Accessed November 22, 2024.