Item 09-491: From Lewis McKenzie, Alexandria, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 13 1862. By Telegraph from Alexandria Va 13 1862. There is nothing in the existing laws of the state to prevent disloyal citizens from voting unconditionally at any of our elections some amendments to chapter three 3 page seventy three 73 code of eighteen hundred & sixty 1860 should be made by which every man shall be required to take the oath to the new government before he shall be entitled to the rights and privileges of a citizen of Virginia unless this is done at once the union men of Eastern Va will be overwhelmed we send a communication tonight by mail Lewis McKenzie91G.197~", 1862/05/13

Item 09-491: From Lewis McKenzie, Alexandria, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 13 1862. By Telegraph from Alexandria Va 13 1862. There is nothing in the existing laws of the state to prevent disloyal citizens from voting unconditionally at any of our elections some amendments to chapter three 3 page seventy three 73 code of eighteen hundred & sixty 1860 should be made by which every man shall be required to take the oath to the new government before he shall be entitled to the rights and privileges of a citizen of Virginia unless this is done at once the union men of Eastern Va will be overwhelmed we send a communication tonight by mail Lewis McKenzie91G.197~", 1862/05/13, Box: 9, Folder: 33. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/46944 Accessed May 07, 2024.