https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0622https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0622.jpgPendleton, E. B.1862/05/12 Wheeling, (West) VirginiaNew Creek, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis HarrisonGov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]6 Wheeling May 12 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 11 1862. I Recommend to you D. Mayer assist Surgeon of the fifth 5 for Promotion in the sixth 6 Va E B Pendleton Brig Surgeon 18Br64pdPendleton, E. B. to Pierpont, Francis Harrison