Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton 10 1862. On my way to Parkersburg where I am concentrating Some force to clean out the Guerrillas in Wirt Calhoun & Roane Counties have you any late news from there or any suggestions to make Telegraph me to Parkersburg BF Kelley Brig Genl 38Gr119pd [page 2] Ansd Gov was in Fairmont & could comte[communicate?] with him there FHS
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton 10 1862. On my way to Parkersburg where I am concentrating Some force to clean out the Guerrillas in Wirt Calhoun & Roane Counties have you any late news from there or any suggestions to make Telegraph me to Parkersburg BF Kelley Brig Genl 38Gr119pd [page 2] Ansd Gov was in Fairmont & could comte[communicate?] with him there FHS
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Spencer Roan Co Va May 13th 1862. Just arrived by way of Reedy Creek the Column under command of Col Rathbone by way of Big Bend not yet in nor that under Lieut Col Hay by way of Smithville either. I trust they have found the enemy. I was attacked today about five oclock pm in a narrow pass on Reedy Creek by guerillas firing [page 2] from the mountain top but fortunately no men killed or wounded my men made a gallant charge up the mountain and returned their fire with so much spirit that the guerillas fled, & made their escape. I am satisfied there is no force in these counties but returned refugees probably three or four hundred BF Kelly Brig Genl 109W337Col Chg
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Spencer Roan Co Va May 13th 1862. Just arrived by way of Reedy Creek the Column under command of Col Rathbone by way of Big Bend not yet in nor that under Lieut Col Hay by way of Smithville either. I trust they have found the enemy. I was attacked today about five oclock pm in a narrow pass on Reedy Creek by guerillas firing [page 2] from the mountain top but fortunately no men killed or wounded my men made a gallant charge up the mountain and returned their fire with so much spirit that the guerillas fled, & made their escape. I am satisfied there is no force in these counties but returned refugees probably three or four hundred BF Kelly Brig Genl 109W337Col Chg
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 19 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 19 1862. Just arrived have been Eight (8) days in the Saddle but have Stood in the Labor about as well as any of my officers or men = Have Dispersed the Guerillas but unfortunately have not been able to capture them = what is the news-did you get my Dispatch Some days Since BF Kelly Brig Genl 49D154pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1862. I am ordered to assemble a military court at this place for the trial of my prisoners from all I can learn young Lehty was on his way to surrender himself to the authorities when he encountered our pickets his case will be fully investigated. he is now on his parole to report to me daily also under honor to answer any proceedings against him by the federal court have you any news from Banks I cannot learn [page 2] where he is= in regard to the commandant of post will attend to it. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 90.D.275pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1862. I am ordered to assemble a military court at this place for the trial of my prisoners from all I can learn young Lehty was on his way to surrender himself to the authorities when he encountered our pickets his case will be fully investigated. he is now on his parole to report to me daily also under honor to answer any proceedings against him by the federal court have you any news from Banks I cannot learn [page 2] where he is= in regard to the commandant of post will attend to it. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 90.D.275pd
Mrs Hayes Care Monroe House June 26d 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 186 I have written the Governor fully today in regards to Mr Hayes and Mr Silcoch call and see him. BF Kelley Brig Genl 19.z76paid
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 26 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 26 1862. Will write you by mail this day in regard to Messr Hays & Silcott BF Kelley Brig Genl 14z56pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 2 1862. Your dispatch rec'd your suggestions shall receive my prompt attention Mrs Haymond & Neeson shall be sent back beyond our lines BF Kelley Brig Genl 21z84pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 16 1862. There is a rumor that there is a large force in the valley. Our troops were attacked at Middletown yesterday by a cavalry force & fell back to Winchester. I am ordered by Genl Wool to concentrate all of my available troops at New Creek but will leave the eighty sixth at Clarksburg until get further news what the strength [page 2] of the enemy. Col Harris has forces sufficient to protect his stores from any probable force that may be in the mountain. I have constantly cautioned him against accumulating stores & extra baggage at Beverly BF Kelley Brig Genl 95z380pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 16 1862. There is a rumor that there is a large force in the valley. Our troops were attacked at Middletown yesterday by a cavalry force & fell back to Winchester. I am ordered by Genl Wool to concentrate all of my available troops at New Creek but will leave the eighty sixth at Clarksburg until get further news what the strength [page 2] of the enemy. Col Harris has forces sufficient to protect his stores from any probable force that may be in the mountain. I have constantly cautioned him against accumulating stores & extra baggage at Beverly BF Kelley Brig Genl 95z380pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 1862. 11.35am Col Harris telegraphs me that the rebels are coming through Cheat Mountain pass in considerable force did you ask for the additional regiments. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 22z88pd. [page 2] Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 1862. 11.35am Col Harris telegraphs me that the rebels are coming through Cheat Mountain pass in considerable force did you ask for the additional regiments. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 22z88pd. [page 2] Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 7 1862. By Telegraph from Oakland 7 1862. The following dispatch Just recd from Capt Stealy a QM will you please answer him. We are getting recruits here some arrangements should be to put them into camp the Governor should provide for them until mustered Let me hear at once Signed J.G. Stealy B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 48M192pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 19 1862. I suggest that you make an application at once to the secy of war for two (2) regiments of the new troops be sent into western Va the eighty sixth 86th & eighty fourth (84) regiments of Ohio are three (3) months men their time will expire about the eighth (8) or tenth (10) of september Col Harris at Beverly implore's for reinforcements and have none to send him B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 64z 256pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1862. By Telegraph from Beverly, 4th 1862. Capt Dickey at Parkersburg reports Jenkins at Ravenswood if so he will cross the big Kanawha at or near Buffalo B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 20W65col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1862. May I ask you to use every exertion to have the two companies of cavalry sent to Wheeling by Capt Keys from Washington armed and equipped as soon as possible and sent to me please see Maj Constable & Capt Downing in regard to it if any authority is wanted by this officer telegraph Genl Wool for it we must have cavalry to prevent a repetition of Jenkins raid BF Kelley Brig Genl 693212pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 9 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 9 1862. Just arrived go to Clarksburg in the morning what is the condition of the fourteenth 14th Regt telegraph me to Clarksburg tomorrow morning and give me the new's all quiet at Elk Water and Cheat Mountain B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 34z117pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. Don't send the fourteenth 14th Regt Va till ordered if rumored force is on Kanawha we will be compelled to fall back to the Ohio River B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 26z104pd
