https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0350https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0350.jpgKelley, Benjamin F.1861/09/21 Grafton, (West) VirginiaWheeling, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 21 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1861. My information from New Creek is that quite a rebel force are concentrating at Romney & threatening my positions at New Creek & Camp Pendleton what information did you receive from Gov Curtin in regard to giving us some force by way of Bedford & Cumberland when will the first Va be ready to come up no news today from Reynolds he has however force enough to make him safe. BF Kelley Brig Genl 6Lg209pdKelley, Benjamin F. to Pierpont, Francis H.