Transcript: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinville 25 1861. In accordance with the request of Genl Kelly I have ordered Capt Daums battery to Grafton he left yesterday morning & is probably at Grafton this evening. Capt Daum in deficient two Lieuts & having every confidence in the Captain I respectfully recommend that you commission the Gentlemen whose names he will submit. [page 2] JJ Reynolds, Brig Genl 53D164pd
