• 1861/08/04
  • Pierpont, Francis H.
  • Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Since my last despatch eleven active secessionists have arrived at Clarksburg with charge & witnesses offenses are various some being charged as spies others as preaching opposition to government they should be kept in some safe place not too many together they are now under guard in the brick remaining here & receive army rations [page 2] for which a cook is provided before I send them down to you advise me if you are ready to receive them WS Rosecans Brig Genl USA 77D 236 pd
  • Rosecrans, William Starke



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  • Clarksburg, (West) Virginia
  • Wheeling, (West) Virginia
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  • 09-099
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