Item 09-321: From Joseph Darr, Jr., Camp Tompkins, to McElroy, Lieutenant, Wheeling. "Lieut McElroy, Care Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 21 1861. By Telegraph from Headquarters Dept Wva Camp Tompkins 21 1861. Special orders number eleven (11) Lieut McElroy Co B First Virginia is assigned to duty as mustering officer of the Virginia troops & will report to Gov Peirpoint for directions & will acknowledge the receipt of this order & correspond with the headquarters in the Execution of his duties by order" on reverse: "of Genl Rosecrans Joseph Darr Jr. A.A.A.G. 53D164pd", 1861/10/21

Item 09-321: From Joseph Darr, Jr., Camp Tompkins, to McElroy, Lieutenant, Wheeling. "Lieut McElroy, Care Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 21 1861. By Telegraph from Headquarters Dept Wva Camp Tompkins 21 1861. Special orders number eleven (11) Lieut McElroy Co B First Virginia is assigned to duty as mustering officer of the Virginia troops & will report to Gov Peirpoint for directions & will acknowledge the receipt of this order & correspond with the headquarters in the Execution of his duties by order" on reverse: "of Genl Rosecrans Joseph Darr Jr. A.A.A.G. 53D164pd", 1861/10/21, Box: 9, Folder: 22. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/46776 Accessed April 28, 2024.