Item 09-082: From Charles W. Hill, Brigadier General, Grafton, to Pierpont, Wheeling. 'Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] July 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 25 1861. Have only known him as a Lieut of cavalry here serving chiefly on scout & picket duty found him to be faithful courageous enterprising correct in deportment & habits & very intelligent. My impressions are that he would make a good colonel but I may not have sufficient opportunity to judge. Chas W Hill Brig Genl 52w761col" On reverse: "Genl Hill Grafton July 25", 1861/07/25

Item 09-082: From Charles W. Hill, Brigadier General, Grafton, to Pierpont, Wheeling. 'Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] July 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 25 1861. Have only known him as a Lieut of cavalry here serving chiefly on scout & picket duty found him to be faithful courageous enterprising correct in deportment & habits & very intelligent. My impressions are that he would make a good colonel but I may not have sufficient opportunity to judge. Chas W Hill Brig Genl 52w761col" On reverse: "Genl Hill Grafton July 25", 1861/07/25, Box: 9, Folder: 6. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/46527 Accessed December 26, 2025.