https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0279https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0279.jpgWest, Perry G.1861/09/04 Mannington, (West) VirginiaWheeling, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1861. by Telegraph from Mannington . 186. Equipment not here yet will they be here today if not can my company leave this evening for home & hold themselves in readiness to obey your orders as we have just received news that the enemy is in our rear & no union men to defend us P.G. West, Capt 48W101ColWest, Perry G. to Pierpont, Francis H.