https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0806https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0806.jpgLightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson1862/09/21 Point Pleasant, (West) VirginiaWheeling, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 21 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 21 Enemy at Charleston from nine to twelve thousand strong with pieces of artillery under Genls Loring Williams Eckles & Jenkins Jenkins & Floyd was to cut off my retreat but failed I learn they are fortifying two miles below Charleston but have not advanced in [page 2] force below that point I am fortifying this point and organizing my command Gov Palsey leaves tomorrow with further particulars Charleston not burned as represented JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg 71Hm494pdLightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson to Pierpont, Francis H.