https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0173https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0173.jpgRosecrans, William Starke1861/08/17 Wheeling, (West) VirginiaClarksburg, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg . . 1861. There are now seven companies on the Kanawha & Ohio without commanding officers. If you have not already selected them I recommend Lieut. N. P. Richmond thirteenth 13 Ind. Volunteers acting as my aid-de-camp. For a majority he completely understands infantry drill & is an energetic and able man. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Gen USA 48D149pdRosecrans, William Starke to Pierpont, Francis H.