https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0942https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0942.jpgFitch, E. B.1863/03/30 Wheeling, (West) VirginiaGallipolis, OhioPierpont, Francis H.Hon F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Mch 30 1863. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 29 1863. Sir I have just arrived from Charleston Va with Steamer Victor number two 2 and steamer Genl Meigs was fired into by four hundred 400 rebels at Hall's landing thirty 30 miles below Charleston lost two 2 men & two horses Saved the boats and balance of crew [page 2] communication between this & Charleston cut off. All praise is due to Capt Ford and Summers of the Steamboats for Bravery. E. P. Fitch Capt & A.Q.M. 66Hm274pdFitch, E. B. to Pierpont, Francis H.