https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0764https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0764.jpgSlack, G.1862/09/12 Charleston, (West) VirginiaWheeling, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston Va 12 1862. Our valley us threatened. We think we can hold Salt works & Charleston with aid of militia. Order them called at once & fed. Send aid if possible G. Slack 28W122&122colSlack, G. to Pierpont, Francis H.