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201. ptp_0201
Identifier:
ptp_0201
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Hartsuff, George L.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 22 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. I What condition is McArthur's Company with respect to Horses & Equipment. If ready for Service transportation will be furnished it immediately by order Genl Rosecrans. Geo L Hartsuff AAG 26883pd
1861/08/22
202. ptp_0202
Identifier:
ptp_0202
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Kellin, W. M. S.
Recipient:
Wilkinson, Nathan
Transcript:
N Wilkinson Lieut Col. Wheeling Aug 22 1861. By Telegraph from Cornwallis " " 1861. We will lack a few of the number of a company but trust to make up the balance in short time and in order to save all we have will you come and muster us into service at Cairo on saturday next answer immediately W.M.S Kellin 44MS.142pd
1861/08/22
203. ptp_0203
Identifier:
ptp_0203
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Hon F.H. Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va Wheeling Aug 22 186. By Telegraph from Headquarters dist Kanawha Gauley 22 186. I desire to recommend as officers for the thirteenth 13th Va Infantry Capt Wm R. Brown Fourth Va Infantry for Col. James R. Hall of Point Pleasant for Lieut Col. Calvin A Shepard as Major & Lieut CB Blake D.A. Russell and S. Stewart as Capts these are good men [page 2] I dislike to take them from the fourth 4th but for the benefit of the service I recommend them Wm S Hutchins is wanted as adjt J. A. J. Lightburn Col Cmdg District 76D233pd
1861/08/22
204. ptp_0204
Identifier:
ptp_0204
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Hon F.H. Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va Wheeling Aug 22 186. By Telegraph from Headquarters dist Kanawha Gauley 22 186. I desire to recommend as officers for the thirteenth 13th Va Infantry Capt Wm R. Brown Fourth Va Infantry for Col. James R. Hall of Point Pleasant for Lieut Col. Calvin A Shepard as Major & Lieut CB Blake D.A. Russell and S. Stewart as Capts these are good men [page 2] I dislike to take them from the fourth 4th but for the benefit of the service I recommend them Wm S Hutchins is wanted as adjt J. A. J. Lightburn Col Cmdg District 76D233pd
1861/08/22
205. ptp_0205
Identifier:
ptp_0205
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " " 1861. Why not put Raytons company in to make the 10th of the fourth 4 Regiment our officer has gone to Ceredo to muster those in He is in Portsmouth by this time. 6 Experienced men would make good noncommissioned officers but can we find capable men for commissioned officers. If so I have a battery for them. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 56D173pd
1861/08/22
206. ptp_0206
Identifier:
ptp_0206
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. Capt Trimble of the 1st Va regt would I think make a good major if you will commission him for the three years service I will order him down to Parkersburg & thence to muster in one hundred & fifty men already organized & go forward with the raising [page 2] of a battalion possibly a regt the sooner this is done the better. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 51D158pd
1861/08/22
207. ptp_0207
Identifier:
ptp_0207
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. Capt Trimble of the 1st Va regt would I think make a good major if you will commission him for the three years service I will order him down to Parkersburg & thence to muster in one hundred & fifty men already organized & go forward with the raising [page 2] of a battalion possibly a regt the sooner this is done the better. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 51D158pd
1861/08/22
208. ptp_0208
Identifier:
ptp_0208
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. Col Frazier called on me today stating that he had been promised a colonelcy but was refused subsequently because I objected to his appointment. I told him my objection was made because I had supposed he was in too feeble health but that all I presumed to recommend to [page 2] your Excellency was first that we should have physical ability sufficient joined to military knowledge & experience if we could get it that if we were obliged to take me without military knowledge we should by all means take young men & that I would say this to you. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 98D299pd
1861/08/22
209. ptp_0209
Identifier:
ptp_0209
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. Col Frazier called on me today stating that he had been promised a colonelcy but was refused subsequently because I objected to his appointment. I told him my objection was made because I had supposed he was in too feeble health but that all I presumed to recommend to [page 2] your Excellency was first that we should have physical ability sufficient joined to military knowledge & experience if we could get it that if we were obliged to take me without military knowledge we should by all means take young men & that I would say this to you. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 98D299pd
1861/08/22
210. ptp_0210
Identifier:
ptp_0210
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Crosman, George H., Jr.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Maj Geo. S. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Litter and instructions will be up the Sevan Horse Parkersburg by this evening Geo H Crossman Jr. AAG 13Gr44pd
1861/08/23
211. ptp_0211
Identifier:
ptp_0211
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Crosman, George H., Jr.
Recipient:
Trimble, George S.
Transcript:
Capt. Geo. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Obtain muster-rolls &c from Doctor Logan. You are to be Major by order Geo H Crossman Jr. 14Gr47pd
1861/08/23
212. ptp_0212
Identifier:
ptp_0212
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Crosman, George H., Jr.
Recipient:
Trimble, George S.
Transcript:
Maj Geo. S. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Special order No 11. Capt G S Trimble 1 Va Volunteer Infantry will proceed without delay to Parkersburg thence to Spencer and muster into the United-States service for three 3 years the home guards there with the understanding that unless from urgent necessity they will not be called on to serve out of Western Virginia by command of Brigadier Genl Kelley Geo H. Crossman Jr Asst Adjt Genl 60Gr1.85pd
1861/08/23
213. ptp_0213
Identifier:
ptp_0213
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Harrison, L. M.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23d 1861. By Telegraph from GeorgeTown 23 1861. Yes will leave here tomorrow morning L.M. Harrison 6W31&91col
1861/08/23
214. ptp_0214
Identifier:
ptp_0214
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Hartsuff, George L.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " 1861. Capt MacFeely asst Commissary of Subsistence U.S.A is ordered to report to you immediately for the purpose of mustering in & out your troops very respectfully Geo L. Hartsuff, Asst Adjt Genl 217D86pd
1861/08/23
215. ptp_0215
Identifier:
ptp_0215
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Herron, James A.
Recipient:
Anisansel, Henry
Transcript:
Col H Annisansel [Anisansel] Wheeling Aug 23d 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 1861. We are already sworn into US service but not attached to any regiment how will we have to proceed to join you we will muster a full company answer immediately J.A. Herron Captain J. K M Cavalry 30G75pd
1861/08/23
216. ptp_0216
Identifier:
ptp_0216
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Herron, James A.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh " " 1861. I wish to join your forces must I obtain leave from the commanding officers here in order to do so James A Herron Captain JKM Cavalry 20G55pd
1861/08/23
217. ptp_0217
Identifier:
ptp_0217
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
MacFeely, Robert
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Bellair 23 1861. Being an officer of the subsistence department I am prohibited by the general regulations of the army from giving an order to any officer I have therefore no authority to send any officer to muster in a company of volunteers R MacFeely Capt..& C/S 110J85pd
1861/08/23
218. ptp_0218
Identifier:
ptp_0218
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Ruffner, Lewis
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " " 1861. No rifles at Command now will furnish shortly help now if possible L. Ruffner 12 w 41col
1861/08/23
219. ptp_0219
Identifier:
ptp_0219
Date:
1861/08/24
Sender:
Lovell, R. C. M.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 24th 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 1861. A german artillery company six 6 of whom served six 6 years with Genl Seigil [Franz Sigel] in the artillery offers to join our Regiment will you accept them answer RCM Lovell 26 H 115&134 Coll
1861/08/24
220. ptp_0220
Identifier:
ptp_0220
Date:
1861/08/24
Sender:
Richmond, W. P.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 24 1861. By Telegraph from Indianapolis 24 1861. Sir By order of Gen Rosecrans I reported to you by letter on twentieth inst please inform me whether you received my letter Your obd Servt W.P Richmond 26B155pd
1861/08/24
221. ptp_0221
Identifier:
ptp_0221
Date:
1861/08/24
Sender:
Thornton, J.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 24 1861. By Telegraph from Bellair 24 1861. Capt Craig is absent Cannot answer your question. Thornton Sj23pd
1861/08/24
222. ptp_0222
Identifier:
ptp_0222
Date:
1861/08/25
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Lamb, Daniel; Van Winkle, Peter G.
Transcript:
D. Lamb & P.G. Van Winkle Wheeling Aug 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " 25 1861. I do not think it practicable nor advisable for the Government to arm Equip & clothe troops for sixty days service. There is no act of Congress authorizing such a proceeding that I know of if the home guards Pittsburgh are not armed & equipped better than you suggest they would not be effect[...] at any [...] therefore we must depend [...] our resources [...] [page 2] them [...] Kelley Brig Genl 66Gr203paid
1861/08/25
223. ptp_0223
Identifier:
ptp_0223
Date:
1861/08/25
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Lamb, Daniel; Van Winkle, Peter G.
Transcript:
D. Lamb & P.G. Van Winkle Wheeling Aug 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " 25 1861. I do not think it practicable nor advisable for the Government to arm Equip & clothe troops for sixty days service. There is no act of Congress authorizing such a proceeding that I know of if the home guards Pittsburgh are not armed & equipped better than you suggest they would not be effect[...] at any [...] therefore we must depend [...] our resources [...] [page 2] them [...] Kelley Brig Genl 66Gr203paid
1861/08/25
224. ptp_0224
Identifier:
ptp_0224
Date:
1861/08/26
Sender:
Clarkson, Floyd; Huggins, C.; Wornall, W. T.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 By Telegraph from New York 26 1861. Has Col JD Williamson your authority to raise men here for a western Virginia Brigade & will any arrangements we make with him as to such companies be all right? WT Wornall Floyd Clarkson C Huggins 31G8spd [page 2] Answered
1861/08/26
225. ptp_0225
Identifier:
ptp_0225
Date:
1861/08/26
Sender:
Clarkson, Floyd; Huggins, C.; Wornall, W. T.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 By Telegraph from New York 26 1861. Has Col JD Williamson your authority to raise men here for a western Virginia Brigade & will any arrangements we make with him as to such companies be all right? WT Wornall Floyd Clarkson C Huggins 31G8spd [page 2] Answered
1861/08/26
226. ptp_0226
Identifier:
ptp_0226
Date:
1861/08/26
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Please discharge Burton M Gall Andrew J Gall and E Nutter and Wm Corder prisoners from Barbour County Va by their taking the oath pass them to Grafton Brig Genl BF Kelley Comd District of Grafton Va 28 Gr89pd
1861/08/26
227. ptp_0227
Identifier:
ptp_0227
Date:
1861/08/26
Sender:
Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 1861. By Telegraph from Headquarters " " 1861. Point Pleasant Va. Via Gallipolis I wrote for commissions for field officers Wm HH Russel Lieut Col and Jno J Hall Major. Please send them soon as Genl Cox wants me to report them Please answer J.A.J. Lightburn Col 4 Ca Col 32HM12Spd
1861/08/26
228. ptp_0228
Identifier:
ptp_0228
Date:
1861/08/27
Sender:
Duhan, H. A.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 27 1861. Send me the names Company regiment and cause for those nine men so I can fill up the order& send it down in the mail. H A Duhan Agt Govt Railway 21Gr83pd
1861/08/27
229. ptp_0229
Identifier:
ptp_0229
Date:
1861/08/27
Sender:
Hall, Ephraim B.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 By Telegraph from Fairmont 27 1861. Please answer dispatch sent last night EB Hall 5A35pd
1861/08/27
230. ptp_0230
Identifier:
ptp_0230
Date:
1861/08/27
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1861. Send those recruits up by the train tomorrow BF Kelley Brig Genl 8 Gr 35pd
1861/08/27
231. ptp_0231
Identifier:
ptp_0231
Date:
1861/08/27
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. Capt Debeck has called on me & presented his papers this morning. Organize his company give him Captains Commission & Harrison first Lieutenant & I will have them mustered into service & equipped as soon as they can be got ready [page 2] WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 41D128pd
1861/08/27
232. ptp_0232
Identifier:
ptp_0232
Date:
1861/08/27
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. Capt Debeck has called on me & presented his papers this morning. Organize his company give him Captains Commission & Harrison first Lieutenant & I will have them mustered into service & equipped as soon as they can be got ready [page 2] WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 41D128pd
1861/08/27
233. ptp_0233
Identifier:
ptp_0233
Date:
1861/08/27
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. [Aug.] If possible let all the clothing come from that which was intended for the Virginia regts Capt Craig Clerk will attend to the whole and make the papers required regular thanks for your portrait, WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 34D107pd
1861/08/27
234. ptp_0234
Identifier:
ptp_0234
Date:
1861/08/28
Sender:
Dary, J. N.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 28 1861. By Telegraph from camp Peirpoint Ceredo Va 27 1861. Joint Hill is now occupied by our forces Huston Spurlock Jesse Spurlock & several others are prisoners. Four 4 rebels killed one wounded. all quiet at present. JN Dary
1861/08/28
235. ptp_0235
Identifier:
ptp_0235
Date:
1861/08/29
Sender:
Dennison, William, Jr.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 29 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 29 1861. Danl Basil is at Camp Chase W Dennison 5d50PD
1861/08/29
236. ptp_0236
Identifier:
ptp_0236
Date:
1861/08/29
Sender:
Hartsuff, George L.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Wheeling Va Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 29 By Telegraph from Camp Benham, via Clarksburg The Muskets have already been sent to the company of Fourth 4th Regiment Capt Crispin & ordered to turn over one hundred 100 muskets to you on your requisition by order Geo L Hartsuff AAG 29D92pd
1861/08/29
237. ptp_0237
Identifier:
ptp_0237
Date:
1861/08/30
Sender:
Peirpoint, Larkin
Recipient:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Transcript:
Received at Grafton Aug 30th 1861. By Telegraph from Cornwallis To Genl Kelley The Company made up by Col D V Cox is quartered at Ritchie Court House & has been for the last two days waiting to be mustered into service let me know how soon Col Wilkinson can muster us in. L Peirpoint 40Gr85Col
1861/08/30
238. ptp_0238
Identifier:
ptp_0238
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1861. I have ordered one half of the Ohio 30th to stop at Mannington & the other half at Fairmont. I think the people are more scared than hurt BF Kelley Brig Genl 27Gr81pd
1861/08/31
239. ptp_0239
Identifier:
ptp_0239
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Hewes, David T.; Leib, Charles; Moss, Thomas L.; Norton, Edward M.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpont, Wheeling Va. Aug 31 Late 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. D[ea]r Sir etc. have undoubted information by scouts & by telegraph from Genl Kelley that there are four hundred 400 rebels at Worthington. Genl Rosecrans left here today leaving only parts of three 3 companies here arouse your people send up two 2 companies at once to Fairmont and march on Worthington & Shinnston send all the force you can to this point I shall immediately march a company from here to anticipate to your movement from Wheeling. Genl Kelley came over [page 2] afford no support let me hear from you immediately. A Large amount of Government property is here to be protected EM Norton DT Hewes Thos. L. Moss RH Howard C Lieb
1861/08/31
240. ptp_0240
Identifier:
ptp_0240
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Hewes, David T.; Leib, Charles; Moss, Thomas L.; Norton, Edward M.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpont, Wheeling Va. Aug 31 Late 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. D[ea]r Sir etc. have undoubted information by scouts & by telegraph from Genl Kelley that there are four hundred 400 rebels at Worthington. Genl Rosecrans left here today leaving only parts of three 3 companies here arouse your people send up two 2 companies at once to Fairmont and march on Worthington & Shinnston send all the force you can to this point I shall immediately march a company from here to anticipate to your movement from Wheeling. Genl Kelley came over [page 2] afford no support let me hear from you immediately. A Large amount of Government property is here to be protected EM Norton DT Hewes Thos. L. Moss RH Howard C Lieb
1861/08/31
241. ptp_0241
Identifier:
ptp_0241
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Crispin, Silas
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire 31 1861. telegram received please send an agent to consult with me relative to arms S Crispin, Capt Ordnance 13 J31pd
1861/08/31
242. ptp_0242
Identifier:
ptp_0242
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Crosman, George H., Jr.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Sent 200 By todays train. Geo H. Crossman, Jr. AAG 6Gr 35 pd
1861/08/31
243. ptp_0243
Identifier:
ptp_0243
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Dennison, William, Jr.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
His Excellency F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus " " 1861. Will be glad to give all aid in my power W. Dennison 10D50pd
1861/08/31
244. ptp_0244
Identifier:
ptp_0244
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Hall, Ephraim B.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Fairmont 31 1861. I guess the report is true. Notified General Kelley who we think has little force to spare. Cant you send us some force answer EB Hall 24 A 13 pd
1861/08/31
245. ptp_0245
Identifier:
ptp_0245
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Hawley, James O.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By telegraph from Columbus 31 1861. Please dispatch to the Gov of this state immediately showing by what authority I am acting James O Hawley 16.w.68 col
1861/08/31
246. ptp_0246
Identifier:
ptp_0246
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1861. Sent one 1 company to reinforce the troops at Mannington & Burnt Bridge all I can spare tonight BF Kelley Brig Genl 17Gr56pd
1861/08/31
247. ptp_0247
Identifier:
ptp_0247
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Smith, Fontaine
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington " " 1861. A man is just here in fast haste and reports that there is a force of four hundred 400 in Worthington en route for Railroad Can you send assistance. I think the information reliable without doubt F. Smith 35 Hi80pd
1861/08/31
248. ptp_0248
Identifier:
ptp_0248
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Recipient:
Hewes, David T.
Transcript:
Col. Hews [David T. Hewes]-Clarksburg Va JB Frost[crossed out] Just learned from Fairmont that the Latest information from Worthington at 11 oclock last night reports from three to four hundred Rebels at that Place. It is the general opinion of the people here that there will be some trouble with them yet. S. Operator[crossed out] FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]
1861/08/31
249. ptp_0249
Identifier:
ptp_0249
Date:
1861/08/??
Sender:
Hall, Ephraim B.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 186[1]. By Telegraph from Fairmont 186[1]. Can & will you give Mrs. Drinkard a letter upon which she can at Washington DC secure a passage to Richmond - If answered yes - She will see you on her way tomorrow E.P. Hall [Ephraim B. Hall] 32W101pd
1861/08/??
250. ptp_0250
Identifier:
ptp_0250
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Hewes, David T.; Lieb, Charles
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 1861. A Special Messenger has just arrived here with a letter from SS Flemming John A Ogden and AW Spim who state that the secessionists have taken possession of Worthington taken down the Stars & Stripes are pressing Union men into Service and that they expect the Rascals at Shinnston tonight cannot you send a force to Worthington Col Ewing is determined to join Genl Rosecrans and leaves in an hour [page 2] so that we have no effective force here and will be obliged to depend upon the citizens of the town to protect Clarksburg. Answer quick. Large amount of property here DT Hewes Chas Lieb 94 D277pd
1861/09/01
251. ptp_0251
Identifier:
ptp_0251
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Hewes, David T.; Lieb, Charles
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 1861. A Special Messenger has just arrived here with a letter from SS Flemming John A Ogden and AW Spim who state that the secessionists have taken possession of Worthington taken down the Stars & Stripes are pressing Union men into Service and that they expect the Rascals at Shinnston tonight cannot you send a force to Worthington Col Ewing is determined to join Genl Rosecrans and leaves in an hour [page 2] so that we have no effective force here and will be obliged to depend upon the citizens of the town to protect Clarksburg. Answer quick. Large amount of property here DT Hewes Chas Lieb 94 D277pd
1861/09/01
252. ptp_0252
Identifier:
ptp_0252
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Crosman, George H., Jr.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton - 1861. Have ordered one thousand blankets from Clarksburg for you. Geo H. Crosman AAG 9Gd35pd
1861/09/01
253. ptp_0253
Identifier:
ptp_0253
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Donnely, James F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Cameron Have no company. Disbanded & men are in country the guns are here are out of order no ammunition Jas F. Donnely 19W43pd
1861/09/01
254. ptp_0254
Identifier:
ptp_0254
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Hagans, Henry C.
Recipient:
Wheat, James S.
Transcript:
Adjt Genl Wheat Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Cumberland 1861. We have been notified to make out our pay Rolls Muster Rolls & monthly Reports to be ready for pay master all according to army Regulations this we cannot do without the blanks & have not succeeded in getting them from any source as yet if you will forward us the necessary blanks we can comply with the regulations. HC Hagans Com Post 57H228coll
1861/09/01
255. ptp_0255
Identifier:
ptp_0255
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Hewes, David T.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Wheeling Gov. Pierpont, Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. Can you not correspond with the troops at Fairmont & let me know when they can be at Worthington or Shinnston I am prepaired to march from here but am too weak unless strengthened from your side give us more we await with impatience. Our pickets have just been driven in send on the troops immediately DT Heughs [Hewes]
1861/09/01
256. ptp_0256
Identifier:
ptp_0256
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Hewes, David T.; Norton, Edward M.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. Send us word at what moment the troops at Fairmont will arrive at Worthington or Shinnston we will meet them from this point in front with a company of infantry and thirty cavalry send balance of regt here immediately DT Hughes [Hewes] & EM Norton 39D112pd
1861/09/01
257. ptp_0257
Identifier:
ptp_0257
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Norton, Edward M.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 1 1861. By telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. 4 oclock Am Pickets driven in Ohio 30th just this moment arrived we are safe give yourself no further trouble EM Norton 11D51pd
1861/09/01
258. ptp_0258
Identifier:
ptp_0258
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Crosman, George H., Jr.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. The 30th Ohio is at Clarksburg and under special orders from Gen Rosecrans. All safe down the road this morning by order Geo H Crosman Jr AAG 23Gr74pd
1861/09/01
259. ptp_0259
Identifier:
ptp_0259
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Smith, Fontaine
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Dated Mannington Sept 1st 1861. to F. H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] About five oclock AM 2 Pickets Capt Craig 60 Ohio was driven in who reported a body of 37 Rebels were organized but no attack no damage to road as yet reported from the appearance of the ground which the pickets say the Rebels occupied there is no doubt but that there was a force of some size F. Smith
1861/09/01
260. ptp_0260
Identifier:
ptp_0260
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Wheat, James S.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. Before Leaving Mannington I dispatched an order to Capt West[?] to assemble his company tomorrow & report to Fontain Smith at Farmington I met a force sent by Genl Kelley who with some troops at Mannington expect to capture the rebels at Worthington tonight James S Wheat Adjt Genl 44 H 137coll
1861/09/01
261. ptp_0261
Identifier:
ptp_0261
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Leib, Charles
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va. Sept 1st 1861. By Telegram from Clarksburg 1st 1861. the Ohio thirtieth have arrived Norton & myself have just returned with a company the rebels retreated will march Shintown [Shinnston] at seven (7) oclock to meet them Chas Leib Capt AQM 26 D83pd
1861/09/01
262. ptp_0262
Identifier:
ptp_0262
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Wheat, James S.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington " " 1861. All is quiet here but a messenger just arrived informs me that the secessionists are in possession of Worthington about fifty strong I shall go on to Grafton and in my return will leave an order for Capt Wests company to report here James S. Wheat Adjt General 43wi96coll
1861/09/01
263. ptp_0263
Identifier:
ptp_0263
Date:
1861/09/02
Sender:
Donnely, James F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 2 1861. By Telegraph from Cameron . 2 1861. Can you send us forty (40) guns & ammunition by the ten oclock train today we can raise the men if we get the guns JF Donnelly 24W53col
1861/09/02
264. ptp_0264
Identifier:
ptp_0264
Date:
1861/09/02
Sender:
Trothingham, John B.
Recipient:
Wheat, James S.
Transcript:
James S. Wheat, Adjt Gen. Wheeling Sept 2 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus Sept . 1861. State of Virginia General Kelley approves of the arrangement proposed by you & requests me to communicate with you further will the arrangement be new[?] made if I come to Wheeling? Maj. John B. Trothingham 28W104col
1861/09/02
265. ptp_0265
Identifier:
ptp_0265
Date:
1861/09/02
Sender:
Jackson, Oliver
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 2 1861. By Telegraph from Fairmont 1861. Col Ja D Evans has just left en route for Worthington with two 2 pieces of artillery & two hundred 200 men. Nothing reliable from Worthington since morning. O Jackson 26 A 83pd
1861/09/02
266. ptp_0266
Identifier:
ptp_0266
Date:
1861/09/02
Sender:
Patterson, O. H.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 2nd 1861. By Telegraph from Steubenville 2nd 1861. Cannot collect my men before Wednesday when I will report O. H. Patterson 10Bn25pd
1861/09/02
267. ptp_0267
Identifier:
ptp_0267
Date:
1861/09/03
Sender:
Anisansel, Henry
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3rd 1861. By Telegraph from New York 3 1861. If you wish to send Mrs Peirpoint to my house she will find it comfortable & secure for her & children if so Mrs A who is here will immediately return home I am better If can be of use to you personally in any capacity command me I will [page 2] sacrifice my interests in Europe at once answer Col Henry Anisansel 58G176pd
1861/09/03
268. ptp_0268
Identifier:
ptp_0268
Date:
1861/09/03
Sender:
Anisansel, Henry
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3rd 1861. By Telegraph from New York 3 1861. If you wish to send Mrs Peirpoint to my house she will find it comfortable & secure for her & children if so Mrs A who is here will immediately return home I am better If can be of use to you personally in any capacity command me I will [page 2] sacrifice my interests in Europe at once answer Col Henry Anisansel 58G176pd
1861/09/03
269. ptp_0269
Identifier:
ptp_0269
Date:
1861/09/03
Sender:
Kemble, S. P.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3 1861. By Telegraph from Webster " " 1861. Sir The US Office here arrested & delivered to the civil authorities one person for furnishing whiskey to U.S. wagoners the same person has never paid a state license there is a number of persons selling without license. As we have no organized court jail or sheriff we appeal to you for instructions in these cases S.P. Kemble 56sk17
1861/09/03
270. ptp_0270
Identifier:
ptp_0270
Date:
1861/09/03
Sender:
Polsley, Daniel
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3 1861. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant Via Gallipolis Frederick Dories of Ohio a member artillery thirty one (31) months service desires to raise an artillery Company for service in Virginia his recommendations are of the highest character will his company be received & in what regiment answer quick D Polsley 37Am128pd
1861/09/03
271. ptp_0271
Identifier:
ptp_0271
Date:
1861/09/03
Sender:
Hawkes, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3 1861. by Telegraph from Grafton 3 1861. Will you place Capt JS Hickman of Morgantown under my orders as drill master. Genl Rosecrans having left Clarksburg Brig Genl Kelly [Benjamin F. Kelley] per BF Hawkes Acting AAGenl 25Gr80pd
1861/09/03
272. ptp_0272
Identifier:
ptp_0272
Date:
1861/09/03
Sender:
Lazell, Warren
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3 1861. By Telegraph from New York " 3 186 Tell Mr Crothers the contract for blankets & talmas is secured Warren Lazell for The Gutta Percha Manfg Co 11G32pd
1861/09/03
273. ptp_0273
Identifier:
ptp_0273
Date:
1861/09/03
Sender:
Smith, Fontaine
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 1861. Capt West has sixty two 62 men F. Smith 1N 30Coll
1861/09/03
274. ptp_0274
Identifier:
ptp_0274
Date:
1861/09/03
Sender:
Smith, Fontaine
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 3 1861. Capt West's Company has been here since yesterday noon awaiting orders. All is quiet. Answer F Smith 13W40coll
1861/09/03
275. ptp_0275
Identifier:
ptp_0275
Date:
1861/09/03
Sender:
Thoburn, Joseph
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Va Sept 3 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 3 1861. "We are here on out way home Have Mr. Hornbrook ready to receive our guns &tc at noon. J. Thoburn 19 W48Coll
1861/09/03
276. ptp_0276
Identifier:
ptp_0276
Date:
1861/09/04
Sender:
Crispin, Silas
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wh. Sept 4 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire 4 1861. I am authorized by Gen Rosecrans to issue to you one hundred 100 muskets on your requisition when do you want them S. Crispin Capt Ordnance 21JH7pd
1861/09/04
277. ptp_0277
Identifier:
ptp_0277
Date:
1861/09/04
Sender:
Crothers, H. W.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Sept 4 1861. By Telegraph from Steubenville 4 1861. Have telegraphed Genl Meigs to send gutta percha Have written explaining HW Crothers 10Bn23pd
1861/09/04
278. ptp_0278
Identifier:
ptp_0278
Date:
1861/09/04
Sender:
Dayton, James H.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek Va 1861. May I be permitted to have one hundred and ten men in my company. They are anxious to enlist & will not join any other JH Dayton Capt 20 Bn80pd
1861/09/04
279. ptp_0279
Identifier:
ptp_0279
Date:
1861/09/04
Sender:
West, Perry G.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1861. by Telegraph from Mannington . 186. Equipment not here yet will they be here today if not can my company leave this evening for home & hold themselves in readiness to obey your orders as we have just received news that the enemy is in our rear & no union men to defend us P.G. West, Capt 48W101Col
1861/09/04
280. ptp_0280
Identifier:
ptp_0280
Date:
1861/09/04
Sender:
Cofran, Leroy
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. The Three 3 ladies claim that you paid their fares to Grafton but only two 2 had their tickets the other one said you took her ticket with her permit. Conductor charges her fare. If you paid it I wish to refund Please answer L.R. Cofran
1861/09/04
281. ptp_0281
Identifier:
ptp_0281
Date:
1861/09/05
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 5 1861. By telegraph from Grafton 1861. Col Bruce of Cumberland at my request has sent a messenger to Governor Curtis of Pennsylvania for two 2 regiments to send to Cumberland by way of Bedford or Hagerstown. Please telegraph Gov Curtis yourself urging upon him the to importance of the measure to protect loyal western Maryland as well as to strengthen us at New Creek [page 2] & Camp Pendleton. I will write you by mail today B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 65 Gr 200 pd
1861/09/05
282. ptp_0282
Identifier:
ptp_0282
Date:
1861/09/05
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 5 1861. By telegraph from Grafton 1861. Col Bruce of Cumberland at my request has sent a messenger to Governor Curtis of Pennsylvania for two 2 regiments to send to Cumberland by way of Bedford or Hagerstown. Please telegraph Gov Curtis yourself urging upon him the to importance of the measure to protect loyal western Maryland as well as to strengthen us at New Creek [page 2] & Camp Pendleton. I will write you by mail today B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 65 Gr 200 pd
1861/09/05
283. ptp_0283
Identifier:
ptp_0283
Date:
1861/09/05
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Sept 5th 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Smith 1861. Sutton Va I will accept & advise the raising of good cavalry is regiments fully officered it is not advisable to have too many single Companies WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 24D87pd
1861/09/05
284. ptp_0284
Identifier:
ptp_0284
Date:
1861/09/06
Sender:
Grover, James A.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 6 1861. By telegraph from Ceredo Va 6 1861. Your Letter rec'd as soon as I can possibly arrange matters at his point You will hear from me J A Grorer, adjt act' ADC 19W44&67coll
1861/09/06
285. ptp_0285
Identifier:
ptp_0285
Date:
1861/09/06
Sender:
Bisbee, William H.
Recipient:
Bolles, William M.; Paxton, Francis M.
Transcript:
Col Bolles or Paxton care Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 6 1861. By Telegraph from Marietta 6 1861. Hamilton reports his company ready to move on Monday answer him in regard to transportation he is at Hamden Bisbee 19HW86pd
1861/09/06
286. ptp_0286
Identifier:
ptp_0286
Date:
1861/09/06
Sender:
Dennison, William, Jr.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 6 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus " " 1861. Men arrested and taken to Cincinnati this morning. W Dennison 8D50 pd
1861/09/06
287. ptp_0287
Identifier:
ptp_0287
Date:
1861/09/06
Sender:
Gilmore, William E.; Grosvenor, Charles H.; Guthrie, Erastus A.; Stanley, Timothy R.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 6 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus " 1861. Genl Constable not safe will send papers C.[?] Grosvenor, Major 18th regt. Guthrie Maj 22nd Stanley Col 18 regt W.E. Gilmore Col 22d regt 19D77pd
1861/09/06
288. ptp_0288
Identifier:
ptp_0288
Date:
1861/09/06
Sender:
Hall, Ephraim B.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 6 1861. By Telegraph from Fairmont 6 " 1861. Our Court awaits. Please answer by tomorrow certain if you are answered. Your letter is detained there for want of payment of postage so says notice to me by PM today EB Hall 31a98pd
1861/09/06
289. ptp_0289
Identifier:
ptp_0289
Date:
1861/09/06
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 6 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Shall I direct an officer to swear in JG Kelly as Lieut Colonel of Col Evans regiment there are four 4 captains organized & three 3 in camp here. I shall attend the Union meeting at Fairmont tomorrow if possible[?]. BF Kelley Brig Genl 39 Gr122pd
1861/09/06
290. ptp_0290
Identifier:
ptp_0290
Date:
1861/09/06
Sender:
Meigs, Montgomery C.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 6 1861. By Telegraph from Washington " " 1861. Fwd from Steubenville telegram received waterproof blankets & talmas have been ordered for Western Virginia. Col Vinton has written you on the subject MC Meigs Q. M Genl 21W47Col
1861/09/06
291. ptp_0291
Identifier:
ptp_0291
Date:
1861/09/07
Sender:
Dennison, William, Jr.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 7 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus " " 1861. Men arrested & taken to Cincinnati this morning W. Dennison 8 D 50pd
1861/09/07
292. ptp_0292
Identifier:
ptp_0292
Date:
1861/09/08
Sender:
Benham, Henry Washington
Recipient:
Benham, Silas N.
Transcript:
Silas N. Benham, Washington, PA Mail at Wheeling, Wheeling Sept 8 1861. By Telegraph from Big Birch Va. " 1861. Your Letter is just received if you can get any commission as a Lieut from what I hear of you I will cheerfully appoint you on my staff Lieut Henderson says he thinks his uncle can help you HW Benham Brig Genl 38D119&3pd
1861/09/08
293. ptp_0293
Identifier:
ptp_0293
Date:
1861/09/08
Sender:
Crosman, George H.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Sept 8 1861. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 8 1861. Your dispatch received will send clothing as soon as possible there is now great need of it in Washington G.H. Crosman Dept QMG 19G53
1861/09/08
294. ptp_0294
Identifier:
ptp_0294
Date:
1861/09/08
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 8 1861. By Telegraph from Big Birch River 8 1861. If you have authority to organize an artillery regiment I would like to have Loomis Daums & the rich Mountain & another to be organized the guns now ready into a regiment it will greatly increase the efficiency of this arm of the service - if you have such authority to give a colonels commission to O Loomis & to Maj Bidwell a captaincy of the six 6 brass pieces at Cheat Mountain if you can please do this for Virginia WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 77D236paid
1861/09/08
295. ptp_0295
Identifier:
ptp_0295
Date:
1861/09/09
Sender:
Godwin, James M.
Recipient:
Wilkinson, N.
Transcript:
Col N Wilkinson Wheeling Sept 9 1861. By Telegraph from Rowlesburg 9 1861. I am raising a company for your regiments. Reserve a place for me Jas M Godwin 13 S44pd
1861/09/09
296. ptp_0296
Identifier:
ptp_0296
Date:
1861/09/09
Sender:
Henderson, Reason R.
Recipient:
Henderson, Joseph
Transcript:
Joseph Henderson, Wheeling Sept 9 1861. Washington PA By Telegraph from Big Birch River Va 1861. It will gratify me much could you obtain a Lieutenants Commission from the Governor or President through your congressman for Silas N Benham. If so he will immediately be placed on Genl Benham's staff My love to parents & friends [page 2] your nephew RR Henderson, Adjt 13th regt 42D131pd
1861/09/09
297. ptp_0297
Identifier:
ptp_0297
Date:
1861/09/09
Sender:
Henderson, Reason R.
Recipient:
Henderson, Joseph
Transcript:
Joseph Henderson, Wheeling Sept 9 1861. Washington PA By Telegraph from Big Birch River Va 1861. It will gratify me much could you obtain a Lieutenants Commission from the Governor or President through your congressman for Silas N Benham. If so he will immediately be placed on Genl Benham's staff My love to parents & friends [page 2] your nephew RR Henderson, Adjt 13th regt 42D131pd
1861/09/09
298. ptp_0298
Identifier:
ptp_0298
Date:
1861/09/09
Sender:
Lovell, R. C. M.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov F.H. Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 9 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 9 1861. Have you sent clothing arms &c for Vance company I am afraid they will disband answer RCM Lovell 17 HM 78 pd
1861/09/09
299. ptp_0299
Identifier:
ptp_0299
Date:
1861/09/09
Sender:
McHenry, Charles W.
Recipient:
Rowand, Weston
Transcript:
Capt West Rowand with J.W. Vance Wheeling Sept 9 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh . 9 1861. Nothing will suffice but the governors order the agents must have it as a voucher send it answer Chas W McHenry 18G.51paid
1861/09/09
300. ptp_0300
Identifier:
ptp_0300
Date:
1861/09/09
Sender:
Nay, Henry
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 9 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 9 1861. I have over fifty (50) men officers elected send arms for seventy five (75) when will we receive them give me instructions we wish them immediately answer. H. Nay Capt 25w.60col
1861/09/09