https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0489https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0489.jpgBolles, William M.1861/11/13 Catlettsburg, KentuckyWheeling, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis HarrisonGov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Catlettsburg 12 1861. Via Portsmouth 13 A rebel force said to be five thousand is near Ceredo attack expected tonight about six hundred men soldiers & citizens comprises our force will stand at this place being the strongest position Wm M Bolles Colonel 2nd Va Vols Cav 33W228col'Bolles, William M. to Pierpont, Francis Harrison