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Item 09-060: From D. T. Hewes, Clarksburg to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 12 1861. The officers (field) chosen by the Captains & Lieutenants of the third regiment was elected or recommended by the officers present as fellows for colonel & Lieut. Col was unanimous Major Sweringen read all but three votes present which was cast for J G Foly. The vote J Q Lamb second major" On reverse: "was unanimous the only dissatisfaction is in Capt Halls Company who are not altogether satisfied with the majors who are here recommended D T. Hewes 15D230pd D.T. Hewes July 12", 1861/07/12

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 4

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  • Creation: 1861/07/12

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