Item 09-520: From B. F. Kelley, Brigadier General, Clarksburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1862. I am ordered to assemble a military court at this place for the trial of my prisoners from all I can learn young Lehty was on his way to surrender himself to the authorities when he encountered our pickets his case will be fully investigated. he is now on his parole to report to me daily also under honor to answer any proceedings against him by the federal court have you any news from Banks I cannot learn" On reverse: "where he is= in regard to the commandant of post will attend to it. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 90.D.275pd", 1862/05/27

Item 09-520: From B. F. Kelley, Brigadier General, Clarksburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1862. I am ordered to assemble a military court at this place for the trial of my prisoners from all I can learn young Lehty was on his way to surrender himself to the authorities when he encountered our pickets his case will be fully investigated. he is now on his parole to report to me daily also under honor to answer any proceedings against him by the federal court have you any news from Banks I cannot learn" On reverse: "where he is= in regard to the commandant of post will attend to it. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 90.D.275pd", 1862/05/27, Box: 9, Folder: 35. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/46973 Accessed November 23, 2024.