https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0696https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0696.jpgWolcott, Christopher P.1862/08/01 Washington, D.C.Wheeling, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 1 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 1 1862. A copy of your letter of twenty eighth 28th ulto[ultimo] has been transmitted by this dep't to the Post Master Genl with request that he will cause your recommendation to be carried out[crossed out] into effect the power to do so rests alone with that Dept by order of Secy of War C.H. Woolcott Asst Secy of War 50B210pdWolcott, Christopher P. to Pierpont, Francis H.