Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1862 By Telegraph from Charleston 8 1862 I have this day a Petition Presented by a large majority of the Company known as Capt Mists Cavalry to have him reinstated to his command there also accompanies the petition a Statement from Genl Cox relating to the matter all of which will be forwarded by mail I am requested to make this Statement that the Governor may not take action until said communication arrives Respectfully I remain your obt Svt JAJ Lightburn, Col 4th Va Vols Comdg 73D224pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 10 1862. Will you please telegraph me if Capt W. Angelo Powell Shall retain command of Cavalry Company of First Va mounted men known as Company G late Capt W.A. West I wish to send them on important duty. J.A.J. Lightburn Col Comdg 3 Brigade 38.D.119pd
His Excellency Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 14 1862. I am much pleased with the arrangement Lieut col Richmond has made in reference to West Cavalry = Should be pleased to have the company official at once as I wish to use it this man Steel recommended as Capt has been Spoken of before Col Lightburn Comdg 4th Brigade 44D137pd
