Item 09-084: From Thos Boggess, Parkersburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 26 1861 By Telegraph from Parkersburg 26 1861 Seventy five of the state volunteers are here to guard our muskets but are unable to return to Roan Co. on account of the superior forces of the rebels they are without provisions & money can you order provisions issued to them by marker master at this post this is suggested by Col" On reverse: "Dunning Commanding post. Thos Boggess 33w175coll Thos Boggess Parkersburg July 26", 1861/07/26

Item 09-084: From Thos Boggess, Parkersburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 26 1861 By Telegraph from Parkersburg 26 1861 Seventy five of the state volunteers are here to guard our muskets but are unable to return to Roan Co. on account of the superior forces of the rebels they are without provisions & money can you order provisions issued to them by marker master at this post this is suggested by Col" On reverse: "Dunning Commanding post. Thos Boggess 33w175coll Thos Boggess Parkersburg July 26", 1861/07/26, 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/46529 Accessed November 23, 2024.