Transcript: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 3 1862. A company recruited in Wirt co by Capt Hill and Stoddard was at Spencer waiting arms and clothing a large number of them escaped unparoled they desire you to arm them immediately and place them under the command of Capt Hill please answer immediately J.A. Williamson 44q142pd