https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0979https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0979.jpgRoberts, Benjamin Stone1863/05/04 Wheeling, (West) VirginiaClarksburg, (West) VirginiaPierpont, 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 88De269pdRoberts, Benjamin Stone to Pierpont, Francis H.