.... A. Porterfield, from the Virginia Military Institute was sent by Governor Letcher to take command of all State troops at Grafton. On Friday, the 31st day of May, Dr. Price makes this entry: I met Colonel Porterfield , and was invited to take tea with him at his quarters, and I found him a very intelligent and affable gentleman. * * Colonel Porterfield spoke rather despondently of the unprepared condition of Virgi...