Transcript: Cypher Wheeling Feby 13th 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 13th 1862. To Gov. F. H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] No such man here as S Sprigg Francis Petticord is innocent is not Mike Perry one to be watched If no further information is attainable the matter must be pursued through the Post Office Dept S G Barstow Asst Adjt Genl
