https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0853https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0853.jpgLincoln, Abraham1862/10/23Wheeling, (West) VirginiaWashington, DCPierpont, Francis H.Wheeling, Oct. 23rd, 1862. Hon. F.H. Peirpoint ('By telegraph from') Washington 23, 1862. Your Letter of the seventeenth just recd. When you come to Washington I shall be pleased to show you the record upon which we acted. Nevertheless answer this distinctly saying you wish Ross & Richie or any other two you really want & they shall be appointed. A. Lincoln. 48 G 111 pd Lincoln, Abraham to Pierpont, Francis H.