https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0292https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0292.jpgBenham, Henry Washington1861/09/08 Wheeling, (West) VirginiaBig Birch, (West) VirginiaBenham, Silas N.Silas N. Benham, Washington, PA Mail at Wheeling, Wheeling Sept 8 1861. By Telegraph from Big Birch Va. " 1861. Your Letter is just received if you can get any commission as a Lieut from what I hear of you I will cheerfully appoint you on my staff Lieut Henderson says he thinks his uncle can help you HW Benham Brig Genl 38D119&3pdBenham, Henry Washington to Benham, Silas N.