Item 09-218: From Reason R. Henderson, Adjutant, Big Birch River, to Joseph Henderson, Wheeling. "Joseph Henderson, Wheeling Sept 9th 1861. Washington PA By Telegraph from Big Birch River Va 1861. It will gratify me much could you obtain a Lieutenants Commission from the Governor or President through your congressman for Silas N Benham. If so he will immediately be placed on Genl Benham's staff My love to parents & friends" On Reverse " your nephew RR Henderson, Adjt 13th regt 42D131pd", 1861/09/09

Item 09-218: From Reason R. Henderson, Adjutant, Big Birch River, to Joseph Henderson, Wheeling. "Joseph Henderson, Wheeling Sept 9th 1861. Washington PA By Telegraph from Big Birch River Va 1861. It will gratify me much could you obtain a Lieutenants Commission from the Governor or President through your congressman for Silas N Benham. If so he will immediately be placed on Genl Benham's staff My love to parents & friends" On Reverse " your nephew RR Henderson, Adjt 13th regt 42D131pd", 1861/09/09, Box: 9, Folder: 15. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/46668 Accessed May 01, 2024.