Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Moundsville 8 1863. I have sent scouts to the mouth of Fishing Creek in the Ridge & river roads W. Alexander 10W37coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1863. By Telegraph from Moundsville 9 1863. One 1 of our scouts Mr. Swan is in he reports the rebels near Middleburn & advancing on New Martinsville. Refugees coming in to New Martinsville W Alexander 23W51coll