https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0895https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0895.jpgSamuels, Henry J.1862/12/17 Washington, D.C.Wheeling, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 17 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 17 1862. Will see Mr. P tomorrow morning have tried in vain refused Willey & Brown send first mail to me at Maltby House Balti. Your proclamation ordering election in Norfolk districts & writs of election Leave all dates blank proclamation necessary Leave all dates blank [page 2]certain Samuels 44w103&243collSamuels, Henry J. to Pierpont, Francis H.