https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0631https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0631.jpgRichmond, Nathaniel P.1862/05/14 Charleston, (West) VirginiaWheeling, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis HarrisonGov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 14 1862. Wests cavalry company is in a demoralized condition have no officer of any experience are needed immediately for active Service please appoint W Angelo Powell as first Lieut think he is a good man for the place if Capt West cannot be reinstated please appoint Josiah Steel as Captain Steel is first Lieut of Co. C first Cavalry now on duty with the Col = the officer I Spoke to you of as belonging to capt Hills company. Please inform me immediately if Powell is appointed N.P. Richmond Lieutenant Colonel Comdg 86D263pdRichmond, Nathaniel P. to Pierpont, Francis Harrison