https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0142https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0142.jpgLesley, James, Jr.1861/08/03 Wheeling, (West) VirginiaWashington, DCPierpont, Francis H.Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 3d 1861. By telegraph from Washington 3 1861. You are authorized to raise & organize eight regiments of infantry & two regts of cavalry official letter goes forward tomorrow by mail by order of Secy of War Jas Lesley Jr Chief Clk 29 G73pdLesley, James, Jr. to Pierpont, Francis H.