Item 09-725: From John A. Dix, Major General, Fortress Monroe, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 12th 1862. By Telegraph from Fortress Monroe 12 1862. Genl Viele has sent me your dispatch all civil power having been suspended in Norfolk & some adjoining Counties & the district being held by military occupation I considered myself authorized to give the people an opportunity of showing their fidelity to the government & of avoiding" On reverse: "the penalties of disloyalty leaving the result of their action to the wisdom of Congress John A. Dix Maj Genl 62W139&405coll", 1862/12/12

Item 09-725: From John A. Dix, Major General, Fortress Monroe, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 12th 1862. By Telegraph from Fortress Monroe 12 1862. Genl Viele has sent me your dispatch all civil power having been suspended in Norfolk & some adjoining Counties & the district being held by military occupation I considered myself authorized to give the people an opportunity of showing their fidelity to the government & of avoiding" On reverse: "the penalties of disloyalty leaving the result of their action to the wisdom of Congress John A. Dix Maj Genl 62W139&405coll", 1862/12/12, Box: 9, Folder: 48. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/47169 Accessed May 02, 2024.