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- Identifier:
- ptp_0973
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Roberts, Benjamin Stone
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1863. Imboden's force's are reported to me to be in Weston If this be true and the report comes from Col Thompson whose regiment moved out yesterday to Jane Lieu [Jane Lew] the movement is intended for Parkersburg. Ohio should throw troops in there at once. Concentrate your fifteen hundred militia at Fairmont for forces of cavalry [page 2] moving from Jane Lieu toward West Union may again strike across to Fairmont It may be Imboden's intention to break up your convention intended to meet there tomorrow. BS Roberts Brig Genl Comdg 79De242pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0974
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 4 1863. Ans[in pencil] Push in all the force you can raise & all the militia you can arm to Genl Roberts at Clarksburg. I have sent all I can possibly spare & yet he says the enemy out numbers him. Have you any news from Kanawha or from Parkersburg. Please advise me all quiet. I am threatened with a force moving down from Franklin have sent force to meet them at Greenland Gap [page 2] B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 70z280pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0988
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Logan, T. H.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 186. By Telegraph from Fairmont 4 186. I think our regiment should be relieved a large number of men are here whose business is entirely suspended & at a heavy sacrifice I find it almost impossible to resist their applications for furloughs & yet to grant them makes dissatisfaction elsewhere. I do not believe the bridges on this end of the road are now in any danger order us home if possible T.H. Logan 65W218col m[in pencil]
- Identifier:
- ptp_0985
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Frost, Daniel
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 4 1863. Send me my two 2 pieces of artillery & five hundred 500 guns for the militia I have but nine hundred 900 effective men the gunboat will remain. I am ordered by Genl Roberts to send out a force alone the Railroad D Frost Col 40w131coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0987
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Grafton 4 1863. All quiet here. Nothing from the enemy except a rumor of a small force near Evansville JAJ Lightburn Brig Genl 16W53Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0986
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Haywood, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- F H Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 4 1863. I have just arrived where can I be of the most use Wheeling or Parkersburg Henry Haywood Capt 18th US Infy Burnt House 15c70pd Ans[in pencil]
- Identifier:
- ptp_1000
- Date:
- 1863/05/06
- Sender:
- Tod, David
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 6 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 1 1/2am 1863. Your dispatch recd have ordered a force of about four hundred 400 from Marietta to Parkersburg communicate with Col W R Putnam at Marietta David Tod Gov 23D89pd [page 2] Whelney- his name is Wich[?] Stone- has been in the Pine Center ans
- Identifier:
- ptp_0999
- Date:
- 1863/05/06
- Sender:
- Tod, David
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 6 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 1 1/2am 1863. Your dispatch recd have ordered a force of about four hundred 400 from Marietta to Parkersburg communicate with Col W R Putnam at Marietta David Tod Gov 23D89pd [page 2] Whelney- his name is Wich[?] Stone- has been in the Pine Center ans
- Identifier:
- ptp_0997
- Date:
- 1863/05/05
- Sender:
- Lidner, Edward
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 5 1863. By Telegraph from New York 5 1863. Are the five hundred Lindners Carbines in the field & where please answer Edwd Lindner ae[?] then fire 13G36pd [page 2] Ansd there are 500 here HJS AG Va
- Identifier:
- ptp_0998
- Date:
- 1863/05/05
- Sender:
- Ripley, James Wolfe
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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 17G49pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1009
- Date:
- 1863/05/07
- Sender:
- Allison, John
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1863. Dear Sir, I wish to know if my leave of absence can be granted Your Respectfully John Allison Co E 8th Va Vols 16De53pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1010
- Date:
- 1863/05/07
- Sender:
- Clark, Leonard
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Murfreesboro 7 1863. Are the rebels in Force can I reach Wheeling in time to assist Leonard Clark Anderson Cavalry 3D85pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1021
- Date:
- 1863/05/08
- Sender:
- Slifer, Eli
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 8 1863. The Gov is at Washington seeing after our wounded soldiers I forwarded your dispatch of yesterday to him he will doubtless bring the subject of your message to the attention of the authorities there we have no organized troops in this state to send you if the Pittsburgh regiment will volunteer to go to your assistance [page 2] the state will supply them with the necessary arms for the purpose. Eli Slifer Secy Commonwealth 68G151pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1022
- Date:
- 1863/05/08
- Sender:
- Schenck, Robert C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Baltimore 8 1863. I repeat Genl Lightburn was relieved & not authorized to take any troops whatever with him & if Capt Dod has withdrawn a single man from Fairmont or elsewhere except the force furnished by Gov Tod he has acted without any order from me RC Schenck Maj Genl 44G103pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1023
- Date:
- 1863/05/08
- Sender:
- Tod, David
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 8 1863. I have just sent a dispatch to your care which you are at liberty to open. My Adjt Genl Hill is at Marietta organizing military forces communicate with him if necessary David Tod Gov 31D83pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1024
- Date:
- 1863/05/08
- Sender:
- Alexander, W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Moundsville 8 1863. I have sent scouts to the mouth of Fishing Creek in the Ridge & river roads W. Alexander 10W37coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_1033
- Date:
- 1863/05/09
- Sender:
- Curtin, Andrew G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 9 1863. I submitted your dispatch of the sixth inst to the Secy of War in his judgment a call of the militia for the purpose you suggest is not required I of course will not make the call without the approbation of the general government AG Curtin 44G103pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1036
- Date:
- 1863/05/10
- Sender:
- Wheat, James S.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1863. By Telegraph from Shinnston 11am 9 1863. Under the orders of Genl Roberts this moment recd I am getting the column in motion and hope to arrive at Fairmont by nine (9) oclock tomorrow where I shall await your orders James S Wheat Brig Genl V M 32W111Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_1034
- Date:
- 1863/05/09
- Sender:
- Norton, George W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1863. By Telegraph from Grafton 9 1863. Our Regiments are en route for Fairmont. If guns are shipped shall I send them back to Wheeling. Answer at Fairmont Geo W Norton 29W.55col.
- Identifier:
- ptp_1035
- Date:
- 1863/05/09
- Sender:
- Tod, David
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 9 1863. Have the Ohio troops at Grafton reported to you if so what disposition was made of them David Tod Gov. 17D71pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1043
- Date:
- 1863/05/11
- Sender:
- Tod, David
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 11 1863. It is quite important to us that the forces under command of Capt Dod return at the earliest moment practicable If therefore quiet is restored with you please send them home David Tod Gov 31D113pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1042
- Date:
- 1863/05/11
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1863. By Telegraph from Grafton 11 1863. Col Frost asks that a battery now at Wheeling be sent to him what battery is it. All quiet here. B. F. Kelley Brig Genl 20z63pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1041
- Date:
- 1863/05/11
- Sender:
- Howe, Joseph S. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1863. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 11 1863. Are you advised of any fighting in Western Virginia since the date of your letter Jos SM Howe 10G45pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0695
- Date:
- 1862/08/??
- Sender:
- no sender given
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] [August 1862] By Telegraph from Head Quarter's 9 Marietta It is impossible to make any satisfactory change in regard to the eight 8th to countermand the second command for their moving would create great disaffection in the rest of the command they are needed in the Buckhannon region to prevent mischief arising from moving Kelley & Milroy east.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0670
- Date:
- 1862/07/??
- Sender:
- Cox, Jacob Dolson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 1862. By Telegraph from Flat Top 1862. the request that Maj Halls resignation been accepted has been sent to the Head quarters army of Va it will be doubley complied with JD Cox Brig Genl Comdg 25D80pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1044
- Date:
- 1863/??/04
- Sender:
- Westbrook, C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Dated Grafton 1 1863. To Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] From the last information Col Mulligan has they are in the Northern Vicinity of Beverly Stu is of opinion that they will establish a rendezvous for their plunder in that vicinity C Westbrook
- Identifier:
- ptp_0911
- Date:
- 1862/??/24
- Sender:
- Klunk, John B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F.H. Pierpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 24 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 24 1862. I regret to say that no medicine or instruments have yet been furnished my regiment Jno B Klunk Col 12th Va 15D50pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0026
- Date:
- 1861/06/02
- Sender:
- Benham, Henry Washington
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. Pierpont, Wheeling Jun 2 1861. By telegraph from New York 1861. As soon as Genl Rosecrans specifications were examined I was released and am to go on duty. If you still desire that department & myself as commander an early effort may secure this. H. W. Benham Brig Genl 33w76&175 call
- Identifier:
- ptp_1059
- Date:
- 186?/??/??
- Sender:
- Amiss, M. H.; Leonard, George K.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] We advise to annul the authority of JP Kiger to enroll the militia of this county & continue Geo. K. Leonard M.H. Amiss Chairman Mil Committee 22q76pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0034
- Date:
- 1861/07/04
- Sender:
- Hill, Charles W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 4 1861. If the regt of three 3 years volunteers through from Pittsburgh are offered by you as Virginia troops they will be received & Mustered accordingly. Chas W Hill Brig Genl. 24. gr77pd [page 2] Genl Hill July 4th
- Identifier:
- ptp_0033
- Date:
- 1861/07/04
- Sender:
- Hill, Charles W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 4 1861. If the regt of three 3 years volunteers through from Pittsburgh are offered by you as Virginia troops they will be received & Mustered accordingly. Chas W Hill Brig Genl. 24. gr77pd [page 2] Genl Hill July 4th
- Identifier:
- ptp_0037
- Date:
- 1861/07/05
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 5th 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy O 5th 1861. He has been a leading and dangerous secessionist up to the hour of his arrest. Enquire of Frost I write you by mail RCM Lovell 23w.102&122col [page 2] Peirpoint Peirpoint P John -ohn R.C.M. Sovell [Lovell] July 5th 1861.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0038
- Date:
- 1861/07/05
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 5th 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy O 5th 1861. He has been a leading and dangerous secessionist up to the hour of his arrest. Enquire of Frost I write you by mail RCM Lovell 23w.102&122col [page 2] Peirpoint Peirpoint P John -ohn R.C.M. Sovell [Lovell] July 5th 1861.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0039
- Date:
- 1861/07/05
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 5 1861. By Telegraph, from Parkersburg 5 1861. I will leave for Wheeling tomorrow. Harrison's letter was recd & attended to. PG Van Winkle 13w49 coll [page 2] P.G. Van Winkle July 5 1861.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0032
- Date:
- 1861/07/03
- Sender:
- Hill, Charles W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 3 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton, July 3 1861. D. T. Hewes reports from Clarksburg that capt M.S. Hall has ninety (90) men ready to start for Hewes Camp from Ellenbino & he asks will the US receive them if you accept them, as a part of the Virginia Contingent & so direct I will send a train for them. Chas. W. Hill Brig. Genl. 52GR.161paid [page 2] Capt Oaks shall I answer yes to the within I do not understand why the question is asked. Hewes responded is of the discription of hoops he discribes. Return answer on this F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]. Genl Hill July 3rd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0040
- Date:
- 1861/07/05
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 5 1861. By Telegraph, from Parkersburg 5 1861. I will leave for Wheeling tomorrow. Harrison's letter was recd & attended to. PG Van Winkle 13w49 coll [page 2] P.G. Van Winkle July 5 1861.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0042
- Date:
- 1861/07/05
- Sender:
- Smith, Seth
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 5 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth Ill 1861. Have you written to Boggess of this peace offering to accept volunteers Seth Smith 12ch 114 pd [page 2] Seth Smith July 5th Monmouth, Ill
- Identifier:
- ptp_0041
- Date:
- 1861/07/05
- Sender:
- Smith, Seth
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 5 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth Ill 1861. Have you written to Boggess of this peace offering to accept volunteers Seth Smith 12ch 114 pd [page 2] Seth Smith July 5th Monmouth, Ill
- Identifier:
- ptp_0043
- Date:
- 1861/07/07
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F. H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 7th 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy 7 1861. Will send him Monday Wagoner & Miller released & home RCM Lovell 1"W5"87"col [page 2] R.M.C. Sovell [Lovell] July 7th
- Identifier:
- ptp_0045
- Date:
- 1861/07/07
- Sender:
- Wade, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 7th 1861. By Telegraph, from Washington, 7th 1861. Your senators shall be admitted to their seats whenever they appear whether the old ones are vacated or not but I intend to have them vacated tomorrow. BF Wade 27W69&155col chq [page 2] B.F. Wade July 7th
- Identifier:
- ptp_0046
- Date:
- 1861/07/07
- Sender:
- Wade, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 7th 1861. By Telegraph, from Washington, 7th 1861. Your senators shall be admitted to their seats whenever they appear whether the old ones are vacated or not but I intend to have them vacated tomorrow. BF Wade 27W69&155col chq [page 2] B.F. Wade July 7th
- Identifier:
- ptp_0047
- Date:
- 1861/07/08
- Sender:
- Blair, Jacob B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 8th 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8 1861. Would advise you to do nothing as to matters in Weston until I arrive JB Blair 14d47pd [page 2] J.B. Blair July 8
- Identifier:
- ptp_0044
- Date:
- 1861/07/07
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F. H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 7th 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy 7 1861. Will send him Monday Wagoner & Miller released & home RCM Lovell 1"W5"87"col [page 2] R.M.C. Sovell [Lovell] July 7th
- Identifier:
- ptp_0050
- Date:
- 1861/07/08
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- F.H. Pierpont Gov. of Va. Wheeling 8 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8 1861. The Officers of the third regiment Virginia Volunteers have selected the following named gentlemen as their field Officers and respectfully request to acknowledge by telegraph their selection & to forward their commissions at your earliest convenience. Colonel David T Hewes Lieut Col Francis W. Thompson Major Charlie E Sweringen DT Hews [Hewes] Vol. 5"D155pd [page 2] D.T. Hews [Hewes] July 8th
- Identifier:
- ptp_0049
- Date:
- 1861/07/08
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- F.H. Pierpont Gov. of Va. Wheeling 8 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8 1861. The Officers of the third regiment Virginia Volunteers have selected the following named gentlemen as their field Officers and respectfully request to acknowledge by telegraph their selection & to forward their commissions at your earliest convenience. Colonel David T Hewes Lieut Col Francis W. Thompson Major Charlie E Sweringen DT Hews [Hewes] Vol. 5"D155pd [page 2] D.T. Hews [Hewes] July 8th
- Identifier:
- ptp_0051
- Date:
- 1861/07/08
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 8th 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8th 1861. Tell me if there is two (2) majors elected in Virginia 3rd Regiment is the officers elected according to Virginia regulations. answer immediately. has the Virginia regulations two majors. DT Hewes 29D.91pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 8th Clarksburg, V
- Identifier:
- ptp_0048
- Date:
- 1861/07/08
- Sender:
- Blair, Jacob B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 8th 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8 1861. Would advise you to do nothing as to matters in Weston until I arrive JB Blair 14d47pd [page 2] J.B. Blair July 8
- Identifier:
- ptp_0072
- Date:
- 1861/07/12
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 12 1861. The officers (field) chosen by the Captains & Lieutenants of the third regiment was elected or recommended by the officers present as fellows for colonel & Lieut. Col was unanimous Major Sweringen read all but three votes present which was cast for J G Foly. The vote J Q Lamb second major [page 2] was unanimous the only dissatisfaction is in Capt Halls Company who are not altogether satisfied with the majors who are here recommended D T. Hewes 15D230pd D.T. Hewes July 12
- Identifier:
- ptp_0073
- Date:
- 1861/07/12
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 12 1861. The officers (field) chosen by the Captains & Lieutenants of the third regiment was elected or recommended by the officers present as fellows for colonel & Lieut. Col was unanimous Major Sweringen read all but three votes present which was cast for J G Foly. The vote J Q Lamb second major [page 2] was unanimous the only dissatisfaction is in Capt Halls Company who are not altogether satisfied with the majors who are here recommended D T. Hewes 15D230pd D.T. Hewes July 12
- Identifier:
- ptp_0074
- Date:
- 1861/07/13
- Sender:
- Fell, John C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Marietta, 13 1861. Are we to be furnished with rifles? JC Fell 7 Hw 50pd. [page 2] J.C. Fell Marietta July 13
- Identifier:
- ptp_0075
- Date:
- 1861/07/13
- Sender:
- Fell, John C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Marietta, 13 1861. Are we to be furnished with rifles? JC Fell 7 Hw 50pd. [page 2] J.C. Fell Marietta July 13
- Identifier:
- ptp_0080
- Date:
- 1861/07/16
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 16 1860. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 1. 1860. Will please send me blank forms for morning field report, Morning campaign report also any other blanks belonging to the regiment it is impossible to get along without them. D.T, Hewes Col Cmdg Post 30 D95pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 16
- Identifier:
- ptp_0081
- Date:
- 1861/07/16
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 16 1860. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 1. 1860. Will please send me blank forms for morning field report, Morning campaign report also any other blanks belonging to the regiment it is impossible to get along without them. D.T, Hewes Col Cmdg Post 30 D95pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 16
- Identifier:
- ptp_0090
- Date:
- 1861/07/19
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 19 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 19 1861. Cavalry companies are coming here there will be five companies in a few days I would suggest you appoint some competent officer as Col & let him take charge of them as they arrive the sooner this is done the better. DT Hewes 41D133pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 19
- Identifier:
- ptp_0091
- Date:
- 1861/07/19
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 19 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 19 1861. Cavalry companies are coming here there will be five companies in a few days I would suggest you appoint some competent officer as Col & let him take charge of them as they arrive the sooner this is done the better. DT Hewes 41D133pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 19
- Identifier:
- ptp_0096
- Date:
- 1861/07/21
- Sender:
- Bell, J. R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 21 1861. By Telegraph, from Cameron 21 1861. A messenger came here this morning from Wetzel County three oclock and slated that a union had been shot the previous evening about eight oclock by two secessionists there is considerable alarm in that neighborhood on the account of it as there is considerable number of secessionists there & it is believed that the intend to kill or drive out the [page 2] Cameron (2) Union men in that locality they are led by Squire Colbert who is said to be a man of influence he was one of the men that shot Clayton, they sent over here for a force to go over and prevent further outrages the union men there are not well armed I am satisfied from what I have heard before this shortly that there is first cause for alarm and immediate action. I thought it would be best for you to order out a company from Camp Carlile to go out as far as Belton by the road as that is the nearest point it is only about eight miles from that place to Linn[?] Camp waters where this murder was committed plenty of guides will be furnished if necessary [page 3]Clayton had two balls put into him we have plenty of men but no guns answer immediately what you can do. J.R. Bell. 209 423 Collect [page 4] J. R. Bell
- Identifier:
- ptp_0097
- Date:
- 1861/07/21
- Sender:
- Bell, J. R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 21 1861. By Telegraph, from Cameron 21 1861. A messenger came here this morning from Wetzel County three oclock and slated that a union had been shot the previous evening about eight oclock by two secessionists there is considerable alarm in that neighborhood on the account of it as there is considerable number of secessionists there & it is believed that the intend to kill or drive out the [page 2] Cameron (2) Union men in that locality they are led by Squire Colbert who is said to be a man of influence he was one of the men that shot Clayton, they sent over here for a force to go over and prevent further outrages the union men there are not well armed I am satisfied from what I have heard before this shortly that there is first cause for alarm and immediate action. I thought it would be best for you to order out a company from Camp Carlile to go out as far as Belton by the road as that is the nearest point it is only about eight miles from that place to Linn[?] Camp waters where this murder was committed plenty of guides will be furnished if necessary [page 3]Clayton had two balls put into him we have plenty of men but no guns answer immediately what you can do. J.R. Bell. 209 423 Collect [page 4] J. R. Bell
- Identifier:
- ptp_0098
- Date:
- 1861/07/21
- Sender:
- Bell, J. R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 21 1861. By Telegraph, from Cameron 21 1861. A messenger came here this morning from Wetzel County three oclock and slated that a union had been shot the previous evening about eight oclock by two secessionists there is considerable alarm in that neighborhood on the account of it as there is considerable number of secessionists there & it is believed that the intend to kill or drive out the [page 2] Cameron (2) Union men in that locality they are led by Squire Colbert who is said to be a man of influence he was one of the men that shot Clayton, they sent over here for a force to go over and prevent further outrages the union men there are not well armed I am satisfied from what I have heard before this shortly that there is first cause for alarm and immediate action. I thought it would be best for you to order out a company from Camp Carlile to go out as far as Belton by the road as that is the nearest point it is only about eight miles from that place to Linn[?] Camp waters where this murder was committed plenty of guides will be furnished if necessary [page 3]Clayton had two balls put into him we have plenty of men but no guns answer immediately what you can do. J.R. Bell. 209 423 Collect [page 4] J. R. Bell
- Identifier:
- ptp_0099
- Date:
- 1861/07/22
- Sender:
- Gamble, Oscar W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling, July 22 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 22 1861. My Company is full & want you to send passes & name the route immediately my men want to be off if not to your state I fear the will go elsewhere. OW Gamble Capt Pierpoint Guards 32ch254paid [page 2] OW Gamble Pomeroy Monmouth July 22
- Identifier:
- ptp_0100
- Date:
- 1861/07/22
- Sender:
- Gamble, Oscar W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling, July 22 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 22 1861. My Company is full & want you to send passes & name the route immediately my men want to be off if not to your state I fear the will go elsewhere. OW Gamble Capt Pierpoint Guards 32ch254paid [page 2] OW Gamble Pomeroy Monmouth July 22
- Identifier:
- ptp_0103
- Date:
- 1861/07/22
- Sender:
- Nay, J. R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 22 1861. By Telegraph, from Mannington 22 1861. A Messenger just arrived stated that one thousand secession troops under LJ Hall arrived at the farm of Elisha Morgan fishing Creek give us aid. J. R. Nay 21.Waspd [page 2] JR Nay Mannington July 22
- Identifier:
- ptp_0102
- Date:
- 1861/07/22
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 22 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy O 22 1861. Wagoner declines appoint Starr Col Skinner Lieut Col. I muster one (1) Company today probably three more this week confidential R.C.M. Lovell 19 86&106Col [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell Pomeroy July 22
- Identifier:
- ptp_0101
- Date:
- 1861/07/22
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 22 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy O 22 1861. Wagoner declines appoint Starr Col Skinner Lieut Col. I muster one (1) Company today probably three more this week confidential R.C.M. Lovell 19 86&106Col [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell Pomeroy July 22
- Identifier:
- ptp_0112
- Date:
- 1861/07/23
- Sender:
- Fetterman, G. L. B.; Plummer, Joseph; Wilson, Thomas F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling July 23 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 23 1861. When will McClellan reach Wheeling when leave Wheeling for Pittsburgh Jos Plummer G.L.B. Fetterman Thos F Wilson 10G35pd [page 2] Jos Plummer Pittsburgh July 23
- Identifier:
- ptp_0115
- Date:
- 1861/07/24
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F.H.R. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 24 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 24 1861. Have you made those appointments according to my request? Answer immediately. RCM Lovell 11w 54&74 coll [page 2] R.C.M Lovell Pomeroy July 24
- Identifier:
- ptp_0114
- Date:
- 1861/07/24
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F.H.R. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 24 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 24 1861. Have you made those appointments according to my request? Answer immediately. RCM Lovell 11w 54&74 coll [page 2] R.C.M Lovell Pomeroy July 24
- Identifier:
- ptp_0121
- Date:
- 1861/07/26
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters AOWV 1861. By telegraph from Grafton July 26 1861. Last night I received the following despatch from Col W.H. Lytle tenth regiment O.V. Buckhannon July 25th 1861. By courier from Westin to Gen Rosecrans Sir- Upon recommendation of Col Withers & several other prominent union men of this town I have through Lieut Hoban taken possession of the records of the circuit and county courts of this county, it having been represented to me that the evidence of indebtedness towards union men would probably be destroyed- General may I respectfully suggest that Gov [page 2] Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] may be appraised of this seizing and may sanction it. Signed W. H. Lytle Col 10th Regt O.V. Will you please communicate your views on the matter to me. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl. USA. 111Gr. 33 pd Gen Rosecrans Grafton July 26
- Identifier:
- ptp_0120
- Date:
- 1861/07/26
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters AOWV 1861. By telegraph from Grafton July 26 1861. Last night I received the following despatch from Col W.H. Lytle tenth regiment O.V. Buckhannon July 25th 1861. By courier from Westin to Gen Rosecrans Sir- Upon recommendation of Col Withers & several other prominent union men of this town I have through Lieut Hoban taken possession of the records of the circuit and county courts of this county, it having been represented to me that the evidence of indebtedness towards union men would probably be destroyed- General may I respectfully suggest that Gov [page 2] Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] may be appraised of this seizing and may sanction it. Signed W. H. Lytle Col 10th Regt O.V. Will you please communicate your views on the matter to me. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl. USA. 111Gr. 33 pd Gen Rosecrans Grafton July 26
- Identifier:
- ptp_0123
- Date:
- 1861/07/26
- Sender:
- Boggess, Thomas
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 26 1861 By Telegraph from Parkersburg 26 1861 Seventy five of the state volunteers are here to guard our muskets but are unable to return to Roan Co. on account of the superior forces of the rebels they are without provisions & money can you order provisions issued to them by marker master at this post this is suggested by Col [page 2] Dunning Commanding post. Thos Boggess 33w175coll Thos Boggess Parkersburg July 26
- Identifier:
- ptp_0122
- Date:
- 1861/07/26
- Sender:
- Boggess, Thomas
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 26 1861 By Telegraph from Parkersburg 26 1861 Seventy five of the state volunteers are here to guard our muskets but are unable to return to Roan Co. on account of the superior forces of the rebels they are without provisions & money can you order provisions issued to them by marker master at this post this is suggested by Col [page 2] Dunning Commanding post. Thos Boggess 33w175coll Thos Boggess Parkersburg July 26
- Identifier:
- ptp_0130
- Date:
- 1861/07/30
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Headquarters AOWV 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 30 1861. The following despatch has been handed me. Orders have been countermanded stay there until I arrive will be there this evening. Signed I.W. Pumphrey The troops are now waiting for cars in pursuance of orders of mine last evening if anything has occurred to alter matters advise me immediately. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 50D155pd [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30th
- Identifier:
- ptp_0131
- Date:
- 1861/07/30
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Headquarters AOWV 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 30 1861. The following despatch has been handed me. Orders have been countermanded stay there until I arrive will be there this evening. Signed I.W. Pumphrey The troops are now waiting for cars in pursuance of orders of mine last evening if anything has occurred to alter matters advise me immediately. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 50D155pd [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30th
- Identifier:
- ptp_0129
- Date:
- 1861/07/30
- Sender:
- Kingsbury, Charles, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " 30 1861. Companies A I & H first Virginia Regt Volunteers under command Capt A. H. Breck will move at nine oclock this morning for Wheeling arrived there will report to Gov Pierpoint for further orders post Quartermaster will furnish transportation by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 44D137paid [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
- Identifier:
- ptp_0128
- Date:
- 1861/07/30
- Sender:
- Kingsbury, Charles, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " 30 1861. Companies A I & H first Virginia Regt Volunteers under command Capt A. H. Breck will move at nine oclock this morning for Wheeling arrived there will report to Gov Pierpoint for further orders post Quartermaster will furnish transportation by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 44D137paid [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
- Identifier:
- ptp_0140
- Date:
- 1861/08/01
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Aug 1st 1861. Wheeling By Telegraph from Clarksburg 186. Will you please telegraph me full what cavalry troops have been authorized to be raised by consent of Secty of war in Virginia pd WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA
- Identifier:
- ptp_0139
- Date:
- 1861/08/01
- Sender:
- Smith, William Farrar
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling, Aug 1st 1861. By Telegraph from Zanesville 1st 1861. I have a Company eighty five (85) me for artillery for three (3) years or the war will you accept & furnish us answer W. M. Farrar 20.z.55 paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0137
- Date:
- 1861/07/31
- Sender:
- Williamson, N.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] July 31 1861. Wheeling By Telegraph from Clarksburg 186. Send today by mail two 2 copies of Patsall[?] Bill. N Williamson pd [page 2] N. Wilkinson Clarksburg July 31
- Identifier:
- ptp_0136
- Date:
- 1861/07/31
- Sender:
- Williamson, N.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] July 31 1861. Wheeling By Telegraph from Clarksburg 186. Send today by mail two 2 copies of Patsall[?] Bill. N Williamson pd [page 2] N. Wilkinson Clarksburg July 31
- Identifier:
- ptp_0152
- Date:
- 1861/08/07
- Sender:
- Crosman, George H., Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- His Excy Gov of Virginia Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 1 1861. Are there any troops at Camp Carlile except Capt. Britts Company when does their term of service expire two prisoners sent to Camp Carlile today whose names you will find written on an envelope containing papers in charge of the officer commanding guards & addressed to you are arrested for firing on our pickets they are bad men & require strict watch to prevent their escape [page 2] Gen Kelley health is improving Geo H Crosman AA Gen 71gr218pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0151
- Date:
- 1861/08/07
- Sender:
- Crosman, George H., Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- His Excy Gov of Virginia Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 1 1861. Are there any troops at Camp Carlile except Capt. Britts Company when does their term of service expire two prisoners sent to Camp Carlile today whose names you will find written on an envelope containing papers in charge of the officer commanding guards & addressed to you are arrested for firing on our pickets they are bad men & require strict watch to prevent their escape [page 2] Gen Kelley health is improving Geo H Crosman AA Gen 71gr218pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0149
- Date:
- 1861/08/06
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 6 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 6 1861. Per your request I this day sent to Columbus eleven prisoners for military safe keeping charged with treasonable & seditious conduct G.F. Herndon J.S. Fisher, D Bazil, R Resor F.W. Fillmore, S. Lemsford of Buckhannon, J.H. Rhea F.A. Meeks of Sutton, G.S. Conway P. Evans & AE Pall of Central. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 57.D.176pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0150
- Date:
- 1861/08/07
- Sender:
- Crosman, George H., Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph From Grafton Aug 7 1861. Seventeen (17) Secession prisoners go up today in charge of a guard to be turned over to Capt Britt Commanding Camp Carlile by order of Brig Gen Kelley. Geo H Crosman Jr Asst Adjt Genl 27Gr86pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0163
- Date:
- 1861/08/15
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 . 1861. I shall today send you a number of prisoners with a statement of the cause of their detention. Numerous instances of malevolence & seditious talk against the general sort & the government of Western Virginia in the part of persons who have taken the oath of allegiance or given this parole are brought to [page 2] my notice from time to time they have been brought to the conclusion that it will be best hereafter to administer to them the oath of allegiance to the US & fidelity to the state of Western Va. As many of these will be required can you not furnish us some printed forms of the oath say two or three thousand WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 111G333pd[?]
- Identifier:
- ptp_0162
- Date:
- 1861/08/15
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 . 1861. I shall today send you a number of prisoners with a statement of the cause of their detention. Numerous instances of malevolence & seditious talk against the general sort & the government of Western Virginia in the part of persons who have taken the oath of allegiance or given this parole are brought to [page 2] my notice from time to time they have been brought to the conclusion that it will be best hereafter to administer to them the oath of allegiance to the US & fidelity to the state of Western Va. As many of these will be required can you not furnish us some printed forms of the oath say two or three thousand WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 111G333pd[?]
- Identifier:
- ptp_0165
- Date:
- 1861/08/15
- Sender:
- Crosman, George H., Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- His Excellency the Governor Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Mr. Pumphrey left for Clarksburg this morning will be in Wheeling tomorrow evening by order Brig Gen Kelley Geo H Crosman Jr A.A.G. 17gr56pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0164
- Date:
- 1861/08/15
- Sender:
- Craig, William
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire " 15 1861. Capt W. Craig is absent no equipment of any kind in the Quarter Masters department W. Craig Capt & QM per Thornton 14j33pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0173
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg . . 1861. There are now seven companies on the Kanawha & Ohio without commanding officers. If you have not already selected them I recommend Lieut. N. P. Richmond thirteenth 13 Ind. Volunteers acting as my aid-de-camp. For a majority he completely understands infantry drill & is an energetic and able man. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Gen USA 48D149pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0172
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. I beg leave to call the attention of your Excellency to Capt Latham a man of activity & energy fitting him for a position of field officers in one of the new regiments should not others more eligible be found I have thought of him in connection with the regiment [page 2] forming as railroad guards. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 53D170pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0171
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. I beg leave to call the attention of your Excellency to Capt Latham a man of activity & energy fitting him for a position of field officers in one of the new regiments should not others more eligible be found I have thought of him in connection with the regiment [page 2] forming as railroad guards. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 53D170pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0170
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Hartsuff, George L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. The commanding general directs me to inform you that he proposes to send you eight 8 prisoners for safe keeping only five 5 however will be forwarded to Wheeling through Genl Kelley today their names are David Nutter, Andrew Gaul, Burton Gaul, William Corder Benjamin Braden very respectfully, Geo L. Hartsuff AA Gen 46D143pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0190
- Date:
- 1861/08/20
- Sender:
- Crosman, George H., Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton VA 1861. William Corder Parton Gaul & Andrew Gaul of Barbour County sent to Camp Carlile from Clarksburg. Three 3 Union men neighbors of the above whose names are Francis E Paine, Hamilton J Partlett & Abraham Saunders called on me today & stated that the prisoners are not dangerous men but simply voted for the Ordinance of Secession I think they should be released on taking the Oath. Pass them up to this plaint when released. By Order George H. Crossman AAG 76gr233pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0188
- Date:
- 1861/08/20
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy " " 1861. The Company of sharp shooters raised on Elk River is full numbering one hundred & one 101. have you those rifles. I have ordered them to Mason City to be mustered answer RCM Lovell 30W130&105Col [page 2] RCM Lovell
- Identifier:
- ptp_0191
- Date:
- 1861/08/20
- Sender:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Penwood 1861. Respectfully I suggest your sending today OH Patterson Steubenville Ohio Authorization to raise on or more companies as agreed Henry Anisansel Col 1st Virginia Cavalry 20W45coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0189
- Date:
- 1861/08/20
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 1861. Tell Oakes to send only one company to fill our Regiment I have a prospect of an other here I will write you today. RCM Lovell 23W103 & 122
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
