https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/ptp_1047https://civilwarwv.lib.wvu.edu/thumb/ptp_1047.jpgVan Winkle, P. G.undated no location givenPierpont, Francis H.FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Hill encountered a Body of Seventy five 75 Rebels yesterday and a larger body is about him it is feared he is surrounded the troops here should go to Kanawha station & thence to the oil wells. Orders have just come from Kelly for the troops to remain here this may be the sacrifice of Hills command P.G. Van W [Peter G. Van Winkle]Van Winkle, P. G. to Pierpont, Francis H.