Item 09-583: From Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, Washington, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 21 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 21 1862. Your telegram just rec'd in relation to the enemy crossing Cheat Mt. Pass been referred to the commander in cheif Genl Halleck for such action as he deem's proper you will please communicate with him in Respect to military operations in your state Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War 43B123pd", 1862/08/21

Item 09-583: From Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, Washington, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 21 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 21 1862. Your telegram just rec'd in relation to the enemy crossing Cheat Mt. Pass been referred to the commander in cheif Genl Halleck for such action as he deem's proper you will please communicate with him in Respect to military operations in your state Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War 43B123pd", 1862/08/21, Box: 9, Folder: 39. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/47032 Accessed November 23, 2024.