https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0607https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0607.jpgRosecrans, William Starke1862/04/28 Wheeling, (West) VirginiaHarper's Ferry, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis HarrisonGov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 28 1862. By Telegraph from Harper's Ferry 28 1862. What I see & hear suggests these questions why not issue an address expl[crossed out] exhorting citizens of Virginia to resume civil government & all magistrates holding commissions under the Commonwealth & recognize the validity of their former oaths of office not having taken any to support the confederacy & resume the Exercise of their functions until lawful elections are proclaimed & held they may this secure their servant & protect their rights the government will I think aid & you need not exact any [page 2] test oaths now impracticable and involving in their opinion risk to person and property were this matter put in this shape it would I think do good at this time. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A. 112W. 448col Just rec'd as putting on envelope- Worthy of consideration but ordnance of convention requires oath to USA.Rosecrans, William Starke to Pierpont, Francis Harrison