Joseph Henderson, Wheeling Sept 9 1861. Washington PA By Telegraph from Big Birch River Va 1861. It will gratify me much could you obtain a Lieutenants Commission from the Governor or President through your congressman for Silas N Benham. If so he will immediately be placed on Genl Benham's staff My love to parents & friends [page 2] your nephew RR Henderson, Adjt 13th regt 42D131pd
Joseph Henderson, Wheeling Sept 9 1861. Washington PA By Telegraph from Big Birch River Va 1861. It will gratify me much could you obtain a Lieutenants Commission from the Governor or President through your congressman for Silas N Benham. If so he will immediately be placed on Genl Benham's staff My love to parents & friends [page 2] your nephew RR Henderson, Adjt 13th regt 42D131pd