https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0336https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0336.jpgRosecrans, William Starke1861/09/14 Wheeling, (West) VirginiaCross Lanes, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 14 1861. By Telegraph from Cross Lanes 1861. Dear Gov Please accept my thanks for the appointment of Jos Darr Jr as major first Cavalry authorized[?] I think it was done for the good of the public service I have nevertheless appreciated & accept it as a personal favor Capt McClure will be appointed vice Kounts resigned WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 49D152pdRosecrans, William Starke to Pierpont, Francis H.