https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_0998https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_0998.jpgRipley, James Wolfe1863/05/05 Washington, D.C.Wheeling, (West) VirginiaPierpont, Francis H.Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 6 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 3.40 pm 6 1863. Your telegram has been referred to the War Dept which declines to authorize the order you specify JW Ripley BG Chf Ord 17G49pdRipley, James Wolfe to Pierpont, Francis H.