Item 09-493: From J. C. Fremont, Major General, Franklin, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "His Excellency FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 14 1862. My dispatch of this morning Shows that no immediate danger to the Road need be apprehended General Kelley Reports from Burning Springs that he has found no Enemy yet & is Satisfied there is no force except the Returned refugees from the few neighboring counties he moves on to Spencer every precaution will be taken to protect Route & Stores JC Fremont Maj Gen Comdg 59G246paid", 1862/05/14

Item 09-493: From J. C. Fremont, Major General, Franklin, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "His Excellency FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 14 1862. My dispatch of this morning Shows that no immediate danger to the Road need be apprehended General Kelley Reports from Burning Springs that he has found no Enemy yet & is Satisfied there is no force except the Returned refugees from the few neighboring counties he moves on to Spencer every precaution will be taken to protect Route & Stores JC Fremont Maj Gen Comdg 59G246paid", 1862/05/14, 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/46946 Accessed June 25, 2024.