Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 15 1862. I sent thirteen 13 men horse last night to Col Lightburn and also two 2 scouts today Col L reported to be retreating towards Ripley his strength dont know cant find out. Enemy's at thirteen 13 mile on Big Kanawha when last heard from JT Hoy Lt Col 41W133col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg A messenger came this morning from Col Lightburn at Ravenswood saying Bill Jackson is marching on Parkersburg by webbs mills. Loring operating on Elk River towards Gallipolis O & Floyd gone down big Kanawha to Gallipolis. Had a fight at Charleston JT Hoy Lieut Col Comdg Post 41q133pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 16 1862. are we to have any ammunition I have been telegraphing two (2) days for it have none JT Hoy Lieut Col Com Post 16q58pd