• 1863/05/04
  • Pierpont, Francis H.
  • Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1863. I have positive information from Lieut Col Thompson that Imboden Jenkins & Jackson are at Jane Lieu [Jane Lew] & Weston with a large force which we have underated & is continually being augmented by influx of rebel citizens. the only force which has left the county is Jones. I desire to have the militia to garrison & protect [page 2] the railroad that I may be able to move out I have not force to both protect the railroad & operate in the field will you send the militia as rapidly as possible BS Roberts Brig Genl 88De269pd
  • Roberts, Benjamin Stone



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  • Clarksburg, (West) Virginia
  • Wheeling, (West) Virginia
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  • 52
  • 09-792
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