Item 09-600: From J. A. J. Lightburn, Colonel, Gauley, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 6 1862. By Telegraph from Gauley . 6 1862. I will do my best to catch Jenkins if he crosses the Kanawha river but the rebel force in front prevents me scattering my force J.A.J. Lightburn, Col Comdg 25W80Coll", 1862/09/06

Item 09-600: From J. A. J. Lightburn, Colonel, Gauley, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 6 1862. By Telegraph from Gauley . 6 1862. I will do my best to catch Jenkins if he crosses the Kanawha river but the rebel force in front prevents me scattering my force J.A.J. Lightburn, Col Comdg 25W80Coll", 1862/09/06, Box: 9, Folder: 40. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/47047 Accessed April 27, 2024.