Item 09-859: From W. S. Rosecrans, Clarksburg, to Pierpont. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 10 1861. [Aug.] Your letter of today was received accept my thanks I will enquire about those cavalry field officers & report to you the primary assistance I need is permission from the Government to employ drill masters & have a few Inspectors General. I think we shall be prepared for any force the enemy is likely to bring against us accepting you offer shall call upon you freely. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 59D202pd", 1861/08/10

Item 09-859: From W. S. Rosecrans, Clarksburg, to Pierpont. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 10 1861. [Aug.] Your letter of today was received accept my thanks I will enquire about those cavalry field officers & report to you the primary assistance I need is permission from the Government to employ drill masters & have a few Inspectors General. I think we shall be prepared for any force the enemy is likely to bring against us accepting you offer shall call upon you freely. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 59D202pd", 1861/08/10, Box: 9, Folder: 57. Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers, A&M 0009. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/47304 Accessed June 26, 2024.