https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0049https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0049.jpgHewes, David T.1861/07/08 Wheeling, (West) VirginiaClarksburg, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.F.H. Pierpont Gov. of Va. Wheeling 8 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8 1861. The Officers of the third regiment Virginia Volunteers have selected the following named gentlemen as their field Officers and respectfully request to acknowledge by telegraph their selection & to forward their commissions at your earliest convenience. Colonel David T Hewes Lieut Col Francis W. Thompson Major Charlie E Sweringen DT Hews [Hewes] Vol. 5"D155pd [page 2] D.T. Hews [Hewes] July 8thHewes, David T. to Pierpont, Francis H.