Capt Daum Wheeling 1861. By Telegraph, From Pittsburgh, June 21 1861. Camp Carlile Have twenty five men you must arrange for passage at half fare by Railroad no train leaves before Monday morning. Jenk 20G55 pd. [page 2] Recd June 21st Jenk
Capt Daum Wheeling 1861. By Telegraph, From Pittsburgh, June 21 1861. Camp Carlile Have twenty five men you must arrange for passage at half fare by Railroad no train leaves before Monday morning. Jenk 20G55 pd. [page 2] Recd June 21st Jenk
Recd June 22nd 12 m. Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 22nd 1861. By Telegraph, from Benwood 22 1861. Send writ for electing two 2 delegates for Hampshire to O D Downey Grafton today or tomorrow also send writ to me for senator & delegate from Lewis &c at same time Carlile [page 2] L.S. Carlile Jun 22
Recd June 22nd 12 m. Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 22nd 1861. By Telegraph, from Benwood 22 1861. Send writ for electing two 2 delegates for Hampshire to O D Downey Grafton today or tomorrow also send writ to me for senator & delegate from Lewis &c at same time Carlile [page 2] L.S. Carlile Jun 22
Governor Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jun 23th 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton 23th 1861. There is a prisoner at Camp Carlile named Louis Stevens arrested by Col Kelly against whom I have no charges delegate AF Ritchie recommends his discharge will you please decide & order his discharge if you think best. T.A. Morris Brig Genl Cmdg 39gr122 paid [page 2] Recd June 24 1861. Genl. Morris
Governor Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jun 23th 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton 23th 1861. There is a prisoner at Camp Carlile named Louis Stevens arrested by Col Kelly against whom I have no charges delegate AF Ritchie recommends his discharge will you please decide & order his discharge if you think best. T.A. Morris Brig Genl Cmdg 39gr122 paid [page 2] Recd June 24 1861. Genl. Morris
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jun 23 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton 23 " 1861. Please send up tomorrow the Prussians to Clarksburg & instruct them to report to Col. Hewes TA Morris Brig Genl 16. gr 53 pd [page 2] recd. June 24 1861. Genl Morris 11-Tuesday 12 Wednesday 13 Thurs 14 21 15 24 17 25 18 19 20
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jun 23 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton 23 " 1861. Please send up tomorrow the Prussians to Clarksburg & instruct them to report to Col. Hewes TA Morris Brig Genl 16. gr 53 pd [page 2] recd. June 24 1861. Genl Morris 11-Tuesday 12 Wednesday 13 Thurs 14 21 15 24 17 25 18 19 20
Hon. J. S. Carlile Wheeling June 25 1861. By telegraph, From Grafton 25 1861. Come by the first train Important business Col Dyler is here Arnold won't do bring order for election P. M. Hale 18 gr 59 pd [page 2] P. M. Hale Jun 25 give Blank Writs for senator and delegate for Lewis County also give me notice to be served on Arnold
Hon. J. S. Carlile Wheeling June 25 1861. By telegraph, From Grafton 25 1861. Come by the first train Important business Col Dyler is here Arnold won't do bring order for election P. M. Hale 18 gr 59 pd [page 2] P. M. Hale Jun 25 give Blank Writs for senator and delegate for Lewis County also give me notice to be served on Arnold
F. H. Pierpont Wheeling Jun 26 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton 26 1981. I shall be here tomorrow and be glad to meet the adjutant General G. B. McClellan Maj Genl 14w47 Call [page 2] Gen. McClellan Jun 26
F. H. Pierpont Wheeling Jun 26 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton 26 1981. I shall be here tomorrow and be glad to meet the adjutant General G. B. McClellan Maj Genl 14w47 Call [page 2] Gen. McClellan Jun 26
Hon F. H. Pierpont Wheeling Jun 26 1861. By telegraph, from Grafton " 26 1861. Send me an order for new elections in Lewis Arnold won't do Carlile should come here without delay important business that requires his presence P. M. Hale 24 Gr77pd [page 2] P. M. Hale June 26 1861.
Hon F. H. Pierpont Wheeling Jun 26 1861. By telegraph, from Grafton " 26 1861. Send me an order for new elections in Lewis Arnold won't do Carlile should come here without delay important business that requires his presence P. M. Hale 24 Gr77pd [page 2] P. M. Hale June 26 1861.
His Excy. FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 27 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton June 27 1861. Since I recognize you as the Governor of Virginia it devolves on you to appoint officers for the Regiment mustered into the US Service. The second & third Regiments are nearly formed & appointments required I suggest that elections of men be respected for company officers & that the best me you can find be selected for the field officers. The order of the president for three years volunteers does not recognize right of election, but leaves appointments of officers with Governor of the state. General [page 2] officers are appointed by the president. G. B. McClellan, Maj Genl USA 92Gr. 281 pd Genl. McClellan rec June 27 1861.
His Excy. FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 27 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton June 27 1861. Since I recognize you as the Governor of Virginia it devolves on you to appoint officers for the Regiment mustered into the US Service. The second & third Regiments are nearly formed & appointments required I suggest that elections of men be respected for company officers & that the best me you can find be selected for the field officers. The order of the president for three years volunteers does not recognize right of election, but leaves appointments of officers with Governor of the state. General [page 2] officers are appointed by the president. G. B. McClellan, Maj Genl USA 92Gr. 281 pd Genl. McClellan rec June 27 1861.
Parkersburg 27 June, 1861. Gov Pierpont When do you want me at Wheeling? Answer at Grafton. Wm. A. Harrison 10 p10pd [page 2] W.A. Harrison Recd June 27 1861.
Parkersburg 27 June, 1861. Gov Pierpont When do you want me at Wheeling? Answer at Grafton. Wm. A. Harrison 10 p10pd [page 2] W.A. Harrison Recd June 27 1861.
Gov Pierpont Wheeling July 1 1861. By telegram, from Parkersburg 1st 1861. Colonel Roberts a member of the convention from Roane county was captured near Spencer and carried off by secessionists on Saturday last. They are threatening other Union men troops should be sent at once to that vicinity the military men here say the have no power to send out detachments and there are no troops here to spare consult with Frost. P. G. Van Winkle [page 2] P.G. Van Winkle July 1st 1861.
Gov Pierpont Wheeling July 1 1861. By telegram, from Parkersburg 1st 1861. Colonel Roberts a member of the convention from Roane county was captured near Spencer and carried off by secessionists on Saturday last. They are threatening other Union men troops should be sent at once to that vicinity the military men here say the have no power to send out detachments and there are no troops here to spare consult with Frost. P. G. Van Winkle [page 2] P.G. Van Winkle July 1st 1861.
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 1 1861. By Telegraph, from Pittsburgh 1 1861. I will be in Wheeling tomorrow morning remember Logan & Applegate are this evening. James Oakes Maj USA 13G41pd [page 2] Maj Oakes July 1st 1861.
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 1 1861. By Telegraph, from Pittsburgh 1 1861. I will be in Wheeling tomorrow morning remember Logan & Applegate are this evening. James Oakes Maj USA 13G41pd [page 2] Maj Oakes July 1st 1861.
Wheeling, July 1, 1861. Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] ("By telegraph from") Clarksburg 1, 1861. Just leaving for Grafton, have twenty-seven thousand dollars. (sig.) John Fist [Fisk].
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
F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2nd 1861. Gov. Va. By Telegraph, from Washington, 2nd 1861. You are at liberty to publish the letter. Simon Cameron Secy of War. 8.935pd [page 2] Hon. S. Cameron Secy War July 2nd 1861
F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2nd 1861. Gov. Va. By Telegraph, from Washington, 2nd 1861. You are at liberty to publish the letter. Simon Cameron Secy of War. 8.935pd [page 2] Hon. S. Cameron Secy War July 2nd 1861
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling July 2 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton, 2 1861. I sent your dispatch to Col Tyler. The best thing I could do. Chas W Hill Brig Gen. 13 W44Call [page 2] Genl. Hill July 2
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling July 2 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton, 2 1861. I sent your dispatch to Col Tyler. The best thing I could do. Chas W Hill Brig Gen. 13 W44Call [page 2] Genl. Hill July 2
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
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
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
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
Mr. Frost Wheeling July 4 1861. Member Wheeling Legislature By Telegraph, from Pomeroy OH 1861. We hold here B.H. Hoyt as prisoner shall we discharge him. R.C.M Lovell 12We8X78col [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell July 4th 1861
Mr. Frost Wheeling July 4 1861. Member Wheeling Legislature By Telegraph, from Pomeroy OH 1861. We hold here B.H. Hoyt as prisoner shall we discharge him. R.C.M Lovell 12We8X78col [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell July 4th 1861
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
F H Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 9th 1861. Gov By Telegraph, from Grafton 9th 1861. I have considered your note of yesterday & discussed the matter with Mr. Humphery shall by glad to do all in my power to advance your objects but at present have no disposable troops am trying to get some relief by placing home guards in care of portions of the road & am expecting troops from Ohio from both sources have to have [page 2] means to accomplish your object as soon as it will be permitted for me to leave. I desire to call you and Gen Kelley for a brief consultation. Chas. W. Hill Brig Genl. 93 Gr284pd Genl. Hill July 9th
F H Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 9th 1861. Gov By Telegraph, from Grafton 9th 1861. I have considered your note of yesterday & discussed the matter with Mr. Humphery shall by glad to do all in my power to advance your objects but at present have no disposable troops am trying to get some relief by placing home guards in care of portions of the road & am expecting troops from Ohio from both sources have to have [page 2] means to accomplish your object as soon as it will be permitted for me to leave. I desire to call you and Gen Kelley for a brief consultation. Chas. W. Hill Brig Genl. 93 Gr284pd Genl. Hill July 9th
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 10th 1861. By Telegraph, from Camp Hewes 10th 1861. Sir- I have Hiram A Doty and Benjamin F. Boggis arrested they have a pass purporting to be signed by Thomas S. Boggis of Marcus and SS Fleming[?] of Shinnston dated July 9th a member of the Shinnston Company thinks the signature spurious. Doty claims to be a citizen of Roane. Do you know anything of them answer soon. DT Hewes by order Col Com 61D183pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 10th
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 10th 1861. By Telegraph, from Camp Hewes 10th 1861. Sir- I have Hiram A Doty and Benjamin F. Boggis arrested they have a pass purporting to be signed by Thomas S. Boggis of Marcus and SS Fleming[?] of Shinnston dated July 9th a member of the Shinnston Company thinks the signature spurious. Doty claims to be a citizen of Roane. Do you know anything of them answer soon. DT Hewes by order Col Com 61D183pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 10th
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 10 1861. Wondering of Wise & Patter not satisfactory. Killing of forty 40 of the escorts confirmed. RCM Lovell [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell July 10th
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 10 1861. Wondering of Wise & Patter not satisfactory. Killing of forty 40 of the escorts confirmed. RCM Lovell [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell July 10th
D. Lamb or WS Goshen Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 1861. See Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] or Genl. Kelly & say that Baggs Co will be in Wheeling twentieth 20 inst certain will this do? answer immidiately Thos Johnstin 23ch191pd [page 2] Thos. Johnstin Illinois July 10
D. Lamb or WS Goshen Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 1861. See Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] or Genl. Kelly & say that Baggs Co will be in Wheeling twentieth 20 inst certain will this do? answer immidiately Thos Johnstin 23ch191pd [page 2] Thos. Johnstin Illinois July 10
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Parkersburg 10 1861. Money in special and individual deposit. If one other may shall I arrest Sheriff & take to Wheeling Jno List 18 q14pd. [page 2] John List July 10
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Parkersburg 10 1861. Money in special and individual deposit. If one other may shall I arrest Sheriff & take to Wheeling Jno List 18 q14pd. [page 2] John List July 10
D. Lamb, Wheeling July 11 1861. By Telegraph, from Pittsburgh 11 1861. I will be over probably tomorrow to obtain ammunition. John Harker qw35coll [page 2] J. Harker July 11
D. Lamb, Wheeling July 11 1861. By Telegraph, from Pittsburgh 11 1861. I will be over probably tomorrow to obtain ammunition. John Harker qw35coll [page 2] J. Harker July 11
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Washington 12 1861. Congress adjourns Thursday and Senator will be bitterly opposed. Brown & Credentials not arrived. Send implications by first mail to Carlile. EM Norton 21 W 57&173 [page 2] E. M. Norton Washington July 12
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Washington 12 1861. Congress adjourns Thursday and Senator will be bitterly opposed. Brown & Credentials not arrived. Send implications by first mail to Carlile. EM Norton 21 W 57&173 [page 2] E. M. Norton Washington July 12
G N J Micah[?] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Rowlesburg 12 1860. Can Civil Officers act Officially without taking oath prescribed by Wheeling Convention if they do are their acts valid. J&A Brakeley 19s62pd [page 2] J&A Brakely [Brakeley] Rowlesburg July 12
G N J Micah[?] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Rowlesburg 12 1860. Can Civil Officers act Officially without taking oath prescribed by Wheeling Convention if they do are their acts valid. J&A Brakeley 19s62pd [page 2] J&A Brakely [Brakeley] Rowlesburg July 12
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 12. 1861. Pomeroy 12. 1861. Your letter satisfactory- Who are appointed Lieut Col. & Major R.C.M. Lovell 111G50&70Col
Daniel Lamb Cashr Wheeling July 12th 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 12 1860. Adams Express will deliver the ammunition will write particulars J. Harper QW35col Chgd to Gov. Pierpoints account [page 2] J. Harper July 12
Daniel Lamb Cashr Wheeling July 12th 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 12 1860. Adams Express will deliver the ammunition will write particulars J. Harper QW35col Chgd to Gov. Pierpoints account [page 2] J. Harper July 12
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
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
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
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Camp Near 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 14 1861. Have been to Cheat river today. Enemy retreated to Staunton. I advise you to proceed with the political organization of the country up to this point. G. B. McClellan, Maj Gen USA 2/1 D 83 pd [page 2] Gen. McClellan Huttinsville July 14
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Camp Near 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 14 1861. Have been to Cheat river today. Enemy retreated to Staunton. I advise you to proceed with the political organization of the country up to this point. G. B. McClellan, Maj Gen USA 2/1 D 83 pd [page 2] Gen. McClellan Huttinsville July 14
His Ex. FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg, 15 1860. Capt Hall of my regt will visit you today for the purpose of trying to get out he is the man that raised all the difficulty if you let him out it breaks my regiment for Gods sake hold him & reply him to me I have issued an order for an election on Saturday next. D.L. Hewes [David T. Hewes] Col 3rd Regt 22 cmdg 511D173pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 15
His Ex. FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg, 15 1860. Capt Hall of my regt will visit you today for the purpose of trying to get out he is the man that raised all the difficulty if you let him out it breaks my regiment for Gods sake hold him & reply him to me I have issued an order for an election on Saturday next. D.L. Hewes [David T. Hewes] Col 3rd Regt 22 cmdg 511D173pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 15
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
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
Genl. J.S. Wheat Wheeling July 17 1861. by Telegraph, from Clarksburg, 17 1860. I Sent a telegram to the Gov see him & render him any assistance you can. J.W. Moss, Col, 2d regt. VV 111d53 pd [page 2] Col. JW. Moss, Clarksburg, July 17
Genl. J.S. Wheat Wheeling July 17 1861. by Telegraph, from Clarksburg, 17 1860. I Sent a telegram to the Gov see him & render him any assistance you can. J.W. Moss, Col, 2d regt. VV 111d53 pd [page 2] Col. JW. Moss, Clarksburg, July 17
F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 18 1861. By Telegraph, from Fairmont, . 18 1861. Will you accept a three(3) years company raised in the state of Ohio any time within two (2) or Three(3) weeks answer D.M. Gang 21a68paid [page 2] D.M. Gang Fairmont July 18th 1861.
F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 18 1861. By Telegraph, from Fairmont, . 18 1861. Will you accept a three(3) years company raised in the state of Ohio any time within two (2) or Three(3) weeks answer D.M. Gang 21a68paid [page 2] D.M. Gang Fairmont July 18th 1861.
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 18th 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy, O 18 1861. Wrote you yesterday Delay appointments until you receive my letter written today RCM Lovell 12w78&78coll [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell Pomeroy O. July 18
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 18th 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy, O 18 1861. Wrote you yesterday Delay appointments until you receive my letter written today RCM Lovell 12w78&78coll [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell Pomeroy O. July 18
HH Boggess Care Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 19 1861. . By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 1861. We are ready & must start Monday night will posses be here answer OW Gamble Capt. 13 ch 121 pd. [page 2] OW Gamble Monmouth July 19
HH Boggess Care Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 19 1861. . By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 1861. We are ready & must start Monday night will posses be here answer OW Gamble Capt. 13 ch 121 pd. [page 2] OW Gamble Monmouth July 19
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
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
Adj't Genl. Wheat Wheeling July 20 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 20 1861. There is a part of a cavalry company here and they want to be mustered into the service & want forage for their horses must I give it to them? Jas Frazier Col 4th Va. V. 31 D 98 pd [page 2] Jas Frazier Clarksburg July 19
Adj't Genl. Wheat Wheeling July 20 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 20 1861. There is a part of a cavalry company here and they want to be mustered into the service & want forage for their horses must I give it to them? Jas Frazier Col 4th Va. V. 31 D 98 pd [page 2] Jas Frazier Clarksburg July 19
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2... By Telegraph, from Beverly 20... Telegram recd. I Regret that... Cannot visit Wheeling now... Found it necessary to... march to the Kanawha... complete our work and... establish your authority. GB McClellan Maj Genl. USA 8D8qpd
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
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
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
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
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
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