https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0072https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0072.jpgHewes, David T.1861/07/12 Wheeling, (West) VirginiaClarksburg, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 12 1861. The officers (field) chosen by the Captains & Lieutenants of the third regiment was elected or recommended by the officers present as fellows for colonel & Lieut. Col was unanimous Major Sweringen read all but three votes present which was cast for J G Foly. The vote J Q Lamb second major [page 2] was unanimous the only dissatisfaction is in Capt Halls Company who are not altogether satisfied with the majors who are here recommended D T. Hewes 15D230pd D.T. Hewes July 12 Hewes, David T. to Pierpont, Francis H.