Item 09-223: From W. D. Ralsion, Sutton, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]Wheeling Sept 9 1861. By Telegraph from Sutton Va 9 1861. Dear Sir, the union people in this county desire to know whether they have a right to pay taxes or not without security that the money will be paid in at Wheeling none of our officers have taken oath of office. Yours Resp. WD Ralsion 43w134coll", 1861/09/09

Item 09-223: From W. D. Ralsion, Sutton, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]Wheeling Sept 9 1861. By Telegraph from Sutton Va 9 1861. Dear Sir, the union people in this county desire to know whether they have a right to pay taxes or not without security that the money will be paid in at Wheeling none of our officers have taken oath of office. Yours Resp. WD Ralsion 43w134coll", 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/46673 Accessed June 26, 2024.