Item 09-705: From J. T. Close, Colonel, Alexandria, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 30 1862. By Telegraph from Alexandria 30 1862. Regt mustered complete Maj Vincent says telegraph him to muster me as Colonel being necessary for regiment Jas T Close Col 16th Va Vols 17G49pd", 1862/10/30

Item 09-705: From J. T. Close, Colonel, Alexandria, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 30 1862. By Telegraph from Alexandria 30 1862. Regt mustered complete Maj Vincent says telegraph him to muster me as Colonel being necessary for regiment Jas T Close Col 16th Va Vols 17G49pd", 1862/10/30, Box: 9, Folder: 47. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/47149 Accessed April 20, 2026.