Transcript: Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 20 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 20 1862. Resignations of Col and Lit Col of Second Va accepted I respectfully urge immediate appointment by telegram of Capt George R. Latham as Col and Capt Thomas Gibson Jr as Lt. Col in order that regiment may be at once reorganized & ready for Service RH Milroy Brig Genl 45Gs160paid