Item 09-358: From H. W. Crothers, Pittsburgh, to Pierpont, Wheeling. Written in crayon. "Nov 5/61 Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va here Telegraphed Pittsburgh to ship sabres and Pistols by Boat Bridge will not be repaired before last of the week they will go to Crispin if he comes up before I get there in the morning explain to him that they are for the 2d (illegible)" on reverse "I would like to send them & saddles both down this week Your G H W Crothers", 1861/11/05

Item 09-358: From H. W. Crothers, Pittsburgh, to Pierpont, Wheeling. Written in crayon. "Nov 5/61 Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va here Telegraphed Pittsburgh to ship sabres and Pistols by Boat Bridge will not be repaired before last of the week they will go to Crispin if he comes up before I get there in the morning explain to him that they are for the 2d (illegible)" on reverse "I would like to send them & saddles both down this week Your G H W Crothers", 1861/11/05, Box: 9, Folder: 24. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/46813 Accessed April 27, 2024.