https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0692https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0692.jpgLincoln, Abraham1862/07/28 Wheeling, (West) VirginiaWashington, DCPierpont, Francis H.Wheeling, July 28, 1862. Gov. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] ('By telegraph from') Washington 28, 1862. 9:30 AM Quote It would be of great service here for us to know as fully as you can tell what progress is made & making in recruiting for old regts in your state also about what day the first new regt can move from you what the second what the third & so on this information is important to us in making calculations please give it as promptly and accurately as you can. (sig) A. Lincoln. 71 G 7 pd Lincoln, Abraham to Pierpont, Francis H.