https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0918https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0918.jpgLaidley, Theodore Thaddeus Sobieski 1863/01/09 Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaWheeling, (West) VirginiaBuffington, A. R.Lt AR Buffington Wheeling Jany, 9 1863. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 9 1863. The carbines were not sent till the fourth 4th inst for want of swivels T.T.S. Laidley Maj 13W41&65coll [page 2] Respectfully referred to Gov Pierpoint. There is the answer to a telegram of last night enquiring for capt Bourns Carbines AR Buffington Ltnr W.V.A. QM office Wheeling DSE 9th 63Laidley, Theodore Thaddeus Sobieski to Buffington, A. R.