Item 09-343: From B. F. Kelly [Kelley], Brigadier General, New Creek, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 31 1861. I learn since I came over here that a young man by the name of Foster went through here yesterday with Col McDonalds trunk on his way to Wheeling. Foster has been heretofore employed in the hospital at Grafton. Have the baggage quickly seized & examine it fully and retain it there may be important papers" On reverse: "in the trunk BF Kelly Brig Genl 59Bn187pd", 1861/10/31

Item 09-343: From B. F. Kelly [Kelley], Brigadier General, New Creek, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 31 1861. I learn since I came over here that a young man by the name of Foster went through here yesterday with Col McDonalds trunk on his way to Wheeling. Foster has been heretofore employed in the hospital at Grafton. Have the baggage quickly seized & examine it fully and retain it there may be important papers" On reverse: "in the trunk BF Kelly Brig Genl 59Bn187pd", 1861/10/31, Box: 9, Folder: 23. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/46798 Accessed July 04, 2024.