Item 09-239: From John C. Paxton, Lieutenant Colonel, Parkersburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 11 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 12 1861. Five 5 Companies of Va 2nd Cavalry here now. Men on the way. What shall we do for tents &c must have officer for mustering in tonight J.C. Paxton 28W124Col", 1861/09/12

Item 09-239: From John C. Paxton, Lieutenant Colonel, Parkersburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 11 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 12 1861. Five 5 Companies of Va 2nd Cavalry here now. Men on the way. What shall we do for tents &c must have officer for mustering in tonight J.C. Paxton 28W124Col", 1861/09/12, Box: 9, Folder: 16. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/46691 Accessed November 23, 2024.