Transcript: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 19 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 19 1861. Cavalry companies are coming here there will be five companies in a few days I would suggest you appoint some competent officer as Col & let him take charge of them as they arrive the sooner this is done the better. DT Hewes 41D133pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 19