https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0466https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0466.jpgNixon, G. T. A.1861/11/04 Wheeling, (West) VirginiaClarksburg, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis HarrisonF.H. Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov. Wheeling Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Sir, I have on hand one hundred & eighty five (185) altered rifled muskets two hundred & eight (208) pistol carbines and fifty seven (57) holster pistols & holsters respectfully. G.T.A. Nixon Ordnance Sergt, USA 27.W.86coNixon, G. T. A. to Pierpont, Francis Harrison