F.H. Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov. Wheeling Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Sir, I have on hand one hundred & eighty five (185) altered rifled muskets two hundred & eight (208) pistol carbines and fifty seven (57) holster pistols & holsters respectfully. G.T.A. Nixon Ordnance Sergt, USA 27.W.86co
Col H.W. Crothers Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 13 1861. But two hundred and fifty eight 218 of those guns are captured arms I will confer with Capt Crispin at Bellaire in regard to them Know nothing of the order. G.T.A. Nixon Ordnance Lieutenant USA 29W92Col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 6 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 6 1861. I can turn over arms on order of Genl Kelly but have none on hand now having issued what I had to the fifth Ohio GTA Nixon Ord Sergt USA 25W55col