Transcript: Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington " " 1861. All is quiet here but a messenger just arrived informs me that the secessionists are in possession of Worthington about fifty strong I shall go on to Grafton and in my return will leave an order for Capt Wests company to report here James S. Wheat Adjt General 43wi96coll