Item 09-103: From George H. Crosman Jr., Assistant Adjutant General, Grafton, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "His Excy Gov of Virginia Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " 1 1861. Are there any troops at Camp Carlile except Capt. Britts Company when does their term of service expire two prisoners sent to Camp Carlile today whose names you will find written on an envelope containing papers in charge of the officer commanding guards & addressed to you are arrested for firing on our pickets they are bad men & require strict watch to prevent their escape" On reverse: "Gen Kelleys health is improving Geo H Crosman AA Gen 71gr218pd", 1861/08/07

Item 09-103: From George H. Crosman Jr., Assistant Adjutant General, Grafton, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "His Excy Gov of Virginia Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " 1 1861. Are there any troops at Camp Carlile except Capt. Britts Company when does their term of service expire two prisoners sent to Camp Carlile today whose names you will find written on an envelope containing papers in charge of the officer commanding guards & addressed to you are arrested for firing on our pickets they are bad men & require strict watch to prevent their escape" On reverse: "Gen Kelleys health is improving Geo H Crosman AA Gen 71gr218pd", 1861/08/07, Box: 9, Folder: 7. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/46548 Accessed November 22, 2024.