https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0412https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0412.jpgRosecrans, William Starke1861/10/18 Camp TompkinsWheeling, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Tompkins 18 1861. Capt Crispin has been ordered to supply Col Bolles & the two Companies of Col Wilkinson as requested I have dispatched Lieut Conine to you with letters whom I recommended as Col of the ninth Va hope he will be able to proceed at once to Guyandotte & organize [page 2] this regt WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 51D158pdRosecrans, William Starke to Pierpont, Francis H.