Item 09-240: From Joseph J. Reynolds, Brigadier General, Elk Water Camp, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Elk Water Camp 4 am 13th 1861. If you have any troops disposable send them at once to Beverly. Cheat Mountain is attacked in front & in flank & our communication temporarily cut off we will reestablish it today this post threatened by a strong force in front exchanged a few shots yesterday PM at long range and will hold the position at all hazards. J. J. Reynolds Brig Genl 56.D.173 paid", 1861/09/13

Item 09-240: From Joseph J. Reynolds, Brigadier General, Elk Water Camp, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Elk Water Camp 4 am 13th 1861. If you have any troops disposable send them at once to Beverly. Cheat Mountain is attacked in front & in flank & our communication temporarily cut off we will reestablish it today this post threatened by a strong force in front exchanged a few shots yesterday PM at long range and will hold the position at all hazards. J. J. Reynolds Brig Genl 56.D.173 paid", 1861/09/13, 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/46692 Accessed June 30, 2024.