Item 09-511: From J. C. Fremont, Major General, Franklin, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "His Excellency Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 19 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 19 1862. Some time Since I gave you the names of Edward Hetcher & Seubat the first to be major and the Second Capt of Infantry both have Seen much active Service Speak English Like masters[?] & are much needed now will you Send commission also if you wish to Promote Keenan now first 1st Lieut Eighth 8 Va Send commission accordingly & I will muster him in JC Fremont Maj Genl Comdg 64Gs266pd", 1862/05/19

Item 09-511: From J. C. Fremont, Major General, Franklin, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "His Excellency Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 19 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 19 1862. Some time Since I gave you the names of Edward Hetcher & Seubat the first to be major and the Second Capt of Infantry both have Seen much active Service Speak English Like masters[?] & are much needed now will you Send commission also if you wish to Promote Keenan now first 1st Lieut Eighth 8 Va Send commission accordingly & I will muster him in JC Fremont Maj Genl Comdg 64Gs266pd", 1862/05/19, Box: 9, Folder: 34. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/46964 Accessed November 23, 2024.