https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0406https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0406.jpgVan Winkle, Peter G.1861/10/18 Parkersburg, (West) VirginiaWheeling, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 18 1861. A messenger just in from Hill he has got back to Elizabeth only two men wounded the rebels have withdrawn or dispersed . I think the troops here or a portion of them should go at once to the oil wells and remain there a while. P.G. Van Winkle 45W145ColVan Winkle, Peter G. to Pierpont, Francis H.