(2) for distributing all necessary clothing I will supply six pounder at the mouth of Kanawha as soon as I can get those twelve 12 pounders here where they are more needed W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 91D278pd
By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. Whereas, by the Act of Congress approved the 31st day of December, last, the State of West Virginia was declared to be one of the United States of America, and was admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original states in all respects whatever, upon the condition that certain changes should be duly made in the proposed Constitution for that state; And, Whereas, proof of a compliance with that condition as required by the Second Section of the Act aforesaid, has been submitted to me; Now, therefore, be it known, that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do, hereby, in pursuance of the Act of Congress aforesaid, declare and proclaim that the said act shall take effect and be in force, from and after sixty days from the date hereof. In witness whereof, I have hereunder set my hand [page 2]and caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this twentieth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the United States to eighty-seventh. Abraham Lincoln. By the President; William H. Seward, Secretary of State.
By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. Whereas, by the Act of Congress approved the 31st day of December, last, the State of West Virginia was declared to be one of the United States of America, and was admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original states in all respects whatever, upon the condition that certain changes should be duly made in the proposed Constitution for that state; And, Whereas, proof of a compliance with that condition as required by the Second Section of the Act aforesaid, has been submitted to me; Now, therefore, be it known, that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do, hereby, in pursuance of the Act of Congress aforesaid, declare and proclaim that the said act shall take effect and be in force, from and after sixty days from the date hereof. In witness whereof, I have hereunder set my hand [page 2] and caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this twentieth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the United States to eighty-seventh. Abraham Lincoln. By the President; William H. Seward, Secretary of State.
Wheeling, May 7th 1863. Col N. Wilkinson 6th Va Clarksburg Va You will please call on the AQM at Clarksburg to furnish such supplies of every kind to the Militia there now in service as they actually need subsistence & camp furniture & shoes if they need any. Jones sign the requisition Signed FHP [Francis H. Pierpont] Copy
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
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
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
Jas S Wheat Adjt Genl Wheeling July 23 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 23 1861. I Have frequently seen Col Frazier here who says he has been appointed got the purpose of getting up the Fourth Regiment he is not the man for the place. I would therefore recommend the appointment of Col Cyrus Vance a gentleman every way qualified & who will get up a the regiment in a very short time. D.T. Hewes 57D176paid. [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 23
Jas S Wheat Adjt Genl Wheeling July 23 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 23 1861. I Have frequently seen Col Frazier here who says he has been appointed got the purpose of getting up the Fourth Regiment he is not the man for the place. I would therefore recommend the appointment of Col Cyrus Vance a gentleman every way qualified & who will get up a the regiment in a very short time. D.T. Hewes 57D176paid. [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 23
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
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
J. S. Wheat, Adjt Genl Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 13 1861. We have no ordnance stores except musket & Enfield Rifle Cartridges and fifty (50) horse pistols old turned in by the Ringgold Cavalry Equipments & Ordnance stores are plenty at Ordnance department at Clarksburg. BF Kelley Brig Genl 33Gr104pd
Col Wheat, AAG Wheeling Sept 18 1861. By Telegraph from Cross Lanes 18 1861. I am exceedingly obliged to yourself and Gov Peirpoint for your kindness in the two 2 commissions just received are the two 2 vacancies in the first as well as in the seventh 7and eighth 8 regiments if so I select first Lieutenants in them H W Benham Brig Genl 42 D 131Pd
Genl Wheat Wheeling Sept 27 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 27 " 1861. Our forces at New Creek & Camp Pendleton under the command of Lieut Col Cantwell of the Ohio fourth had a brilliant affair at Romney on Tuesday morning but on their countermarch were harassed by a large body of cavalry. Our position at New Creek is weak & must be reinforced as soon as possible
Adjt Genl Wheat Wheeling Sept 28 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 28 1861. I shipped thirty six horses to Webster this morning please send duplicate receipts no blankets arrived as yet please answer dispatches of yesterday J L Conley Post QM 23q59pd
Adjt Genl Wheat Wheeling Sept 28 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 27 1861. Shall I furnish companies belonging to Genl Hildebrand's regiment with tents & rations J L. Conley Post QM 139 49pd
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
JS Wheat AAGenl Wheeling Sept 22 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 22 1861. All the volunteers in our camps are ordered to Washington by the war dept. A.G. Curtin 14G43pd
Gen JS Wheat Wheeling Va 1861. By Telegraph from Fairmont 1861. The Rebels some one hundred & fifty 150 strong are camped at Worthington. I attacked there at day break Geo H Crosman 19a62pd
Maj Weed ADC Wheeling May 9 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 9 1862. See the Governor and get the Commission of Second 2 Lieutenant BW Shreve company E tenth 10 Va and Enter upon it certifi[?] of his mustering in & Send it to me it Showed Date April first 1 Eighteen Sixty two 1862. TM Harris Lit Col 10 Va 39D122pd
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
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
Col Thornton Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 17 1861. How many companies have you armed & ready? Send all you have by boat at once to Parkersburg that place is threatened answer BF Kelley Brig Genl 23.74pd
Col Thoburn Wheeling Nov 1st 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 1st 1861. When will you be ready to come to me two 2 of of your companies arrived & marched to Romney yesterday I have ordered the other two 2 here from Wirt County. answer immediately BF Kelley Brig Genl 31Bn103paid
John D Lewis Jack Ruffner John Hall Levi I. Woodyard---- Ayres- I think his name is Thomas but have it Blank. With authority for me or someone else to fill in the christian name. Enclose to me. BH Smith. Send to B. H. Smith Charleston
Copy. To Genl Schenck Balto-. I recd despatch of like import from Gov Tod. The troops will be here at ten oclock this PM. Boats are waiting to take them down immediately. They were Ex[pecting?] attack at Parkersburg this PM but no news of yet. I am satisfied Gen Roberts is not the man for place. He has not stirred a step making all so[rts?] of excuses. Gen Kelley should assume command at onc[e?] and attack them wherever they stop. they don't [word obscured] to fight until all the railroads are destroyed in the so[uth?] FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] (sent at 10.10 pm)
H.J Samuels Adjt Genl Wheeling Nov 16 By Telegraph from Charleston 15 1861. Mr. Slack of Charleston told Capt Lee that Governor would appoint him Lieut Col he went to Wheeling today don't appoint him not competent John H Oley Comdg 24[scratched out] 24Hm106pd
Adjt Genl Samuels Wheeling Nov 25 1861. By Telegraph from Romney 25 1861. Capt Spencer & Company wants to be mustered into the tenth are there any hindrances answer by telegraph HC McWhistes Lieut Spencer Co A & WC Starr Col 10th Va 25Hm110pd
Genl Samuels Wheeling Feby 11 1862. By Telegraph from Baltimore 11 1862. Ask Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] to telegraph Genl Dix to permit me to pass to Richmond also telegraph Genl McClellan Wm Louis Peters 18G51pd
HJ Samuels Adjt Genl Wheeling July 1 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 1 1862. Who am I to regard as having the command of the Company of the eleventh Va regt Known as Youngs Company? Young or Brooks? It is necessary that some one should command & but one officer can be allowed please inform JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg 4th Brigade 47D131pd
Adj't Genl Samuel's Wheeling Aug 20 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton, 20 1862. Please commission no man in my regiment without my direction N. Wilkinson Col 6th Regt Va Infty 10Gr35pd
HJ Samuels Adjt Genl of Va Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 16 1862. The term of service of the Eighty fourth (84th) & eighty sixth (86th) Regiments Ohio Vol Infantry having expired they were unwilling to remain longer In service the eighty fourth (84th) left here yesterday for Columbus & the Eighty Sixth (86th) will leave Clarksburg [page 2] tomorrow Please Inform the Governor Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] If still at Columbus BF Kelley Brig Genl 50z160pd
HJ Samuels Adjt Genl of Va Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 16 1862. The term of service of the Eighty fourth (84th) & eighty sixth (86th) Regiments Ohio Vol Infantry having expired they were unwilling to remain longer In service the eighty fourth (84th) left here yesterday for Columbus & the Eighty Sixth (86th) will leave Clarksburg [page 2] tomorrow Please Inform the Governor Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] If still at Columbus BF Kelley Brig Genl 50z160pd
HJ Samuels AG Va Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 16 1862. Made requisition for clothing have you recd please approve men are suffering Lt. J.M. Westfall 12 De41pd
Adj't Genl of Va Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 23 1862. Please answer letter of december first 1st in reference to regiments & companies of troops that have left your state Thos M. Vincent asst adj't Genl 12G53pd
Adj't Genl Samuels Wheeling July 23 186. By Telegraph from Sparesville 24 186. Major Owens Second 2nd virg infantry regiment accepted July fifth (5th) please fill the vacancy and notify me immediatly by telegraph fill no other vacancy until I write you Geo. R. Latham Col Cmdg 2nd Va. Vols 27B118pd
Adjt Genl Samuels, Wheeling June 17 186. By Telegraph from Mt Jackson 186. First Lieut Smith Co F Second 2 Va has this day resigned I nominate for Immediate Promotion in this regt the following for Lieut Col Alexander Scott Capt Co F for Capt Co F David C Buclay first Lieut Geo D. for first Lieut Co F this B Smith Lieut Co F for second Lieut Co F John R Frisber first Sergeant Co F for first Lieut Co D Jos Buchfield Second Lieut Co D for Second Lieut Co D William Scholey [page 2] first Seargt Co D have written you further by mail Geo R Latham Col 2 Va regt 92n286pd Alexander Scott Recommendation & others
Adjt Genl Samuels, Wheeling June 17 186. By Telegraph from Mt Jackson 186. First Lieut Smith Co F Second 2 Va has this day resigned I nominate for Immediate Promotion in this regt the following for Lieut Col Alexander Scott Capt Co F for Capt Co F David C Buclay first Lieut Geo D. for first Lieut Co F this B Smith Lieut Co F for second Lieut Co F John R Frisber first Sergeant Co F for first Lieut Co D Jos Buchfield Second Lieut Co D for Second Lieut Co D William Scholey [page 2] first Seargt Co D have written you further by mail Geo R Latham Col 2 Va regt 92n286pd Alexander Scott Recommendation & others
Genl Samuels Wheeling May 27 1862. By Telegraph from Hagerstown 27 1862. Has Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] gone east or given up the trip G McC Parker 10G35pd
Gen H.J. Samuels A.G. Wheeling Sept 4 1862. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge 4 1862. I understand Rathbone has surrendered cannot Jenkins be caught if forces could be sent to Weston I can head him off at Carnifex or Hughs Ferry I have reinforce Charleston & Summerville have forces in front to watch aught have more troops here. J.A.J. Lightburn Col Comdg Dist Ka. 45Hw190pd
Genl Samuels Wheeling Sept 20 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 20 1862. Has Carlins Battery been mustered into the service no report has been received B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 13Bn49pd
Gen H.J. Samuels Wheeling Sept 20 1862. By Telegraph from Fairmont 20 1862. I am here with my cavalry company from Monongalia waiting transportation to Wheeling Jas Ruth Capt. 13a44pd
Lewis Ruffner, Wheeling Aug 21 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati " " 1861. If thousand three dollars Rifling one twenty five 125 graduated eight 2 dollar each Langley & Kinkaid 13W59col
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
Wheeling Jan 30 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 30 to Brig Genl Rosecrans M Phails money goes today. Tell Gov to send no papers here at present H W Crothers Col & ADC 13 Wh1&85coll
Wheeling, May 7th 1863. JW Ripley Brig Genl Chif of Ord. W City By what route did you ship the two thousand guns & accoutrements. Answer immediately FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Copy
P Prentiss Clevd June 23 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 1862. I have sent yourself and lady a pass=port by mail to Wheeling Va David Tod Govr 13D54pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 31 1861. I learn since I came over here that a young man by the name of Foster went through here yesterday with Col McDonalds trunk on his way to Wheeling. Foster has been heretofore employed in the hospital at Grafton. Have the baggage quickly seized & examine it fully and retain it there may be important papers [page 2] in the trunk BF Kelly Brig Genl 59Bn187pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 31 1861. I learn since I came over here that a young man by the name of Foster went through here yesterday with Col McDonalds trunk on his way to Wheeling. Foster has been heretofore employed in the hospital at Grafton. Have the baggage quickly seized & examine it fully and retain it there may be important papers [page 2] in the trunk BF Kelly Brig Genl 59Bn187pd
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 31 1861. I cannot go to Hills company before next week great to do here to prepare quarters for men by Special order of Genl Rosecrans I must got to Buckhannon immediately on special duty. Will telegraph Soon as I positively know where I shall winter. please send Quarter Master immediately . Send Saddles as soon as possible H. Anisansel, Col 1st V.C. 55D170pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New York 31 1861. Got two thousand 2000 pistols today & working hard for guns HW Crothers 10G30pd
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Peirpoint Wirt Co Nov 3 1861. We have been ordered from this place to Clarksburg forthwith and are preparing to obey the same. this order has produced the most intense excitement in this town & vicinity so much so that a large portion of the best citizens of the town & county around are preparing to leave the county because they feel that neither their persons or property are safe a single day in the absence of the troops even the sheriff himself is preparing to leave. If either of my subalterns or any one else have reported to you or any of the military departments that there is nothing for us to do here I take it upon myself most unequivocally to say that it is false we have more work now before us at this particular time than we have ever had before this town is threatened more particularly now if the troops should leave than heretofore & those threats will most assuredly be carried out so soon as we [page 2] leave we have been in active[crossed out] active service from the twenty fourth of June & have not received one dime in the way of pay we also need our clothing & horses to be efficient in the service if we are to remain here the citizens are opposed to our removal yet so far as I am concerned I am perfectly willing to serve my country wherever I am so called I.S. Hill Capt 1st Va. C. 239.727paid
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Peirpoint Wirt Co Nov 3 1861. We have been ordered from this place to Clarksburg forthwith and are preparing to obey the same. this order has produced the most intense excitement in this town & vicinity so much so that a large portion of the best citizens of the town & county around are preparing to leave the county because they feel that neither their persons or property are safe a single day in the absence of the troops even the sheriff himself is preparing to leave. If either of my subalterns or any one else have reported to you or any of the military departments that there is nothing for us to do here I take it upon myself most unequivocally to say that it is false we have more work now before us at this particular time than we have ever had before this town is threatened more particularly now if the troops should leave than heretofore & those threats will most assuredly be carried out so soon as we [page 2] leave we have been in active[crossed out] active service from the twenty fourth of June & have not received one dime in the way of pay we also need our clothing & horses to be efficient in the service if we are to remain here the citizens are opposed to our removal yet so far as I am concerned I am perfectly willing to serve my country wherever I am so called I.S. Hill Capt 1st Va. C. 239.727paid
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Very Respectable and reliable men are here from Glenville asking for help I have no weapons nor horse equipments if you could send saddles bridles etc I could go myself into Gilmer Calhoun Braxton Counties with few companies and settle the whole matter forever three hundred 300 secessionists hare before Glenville Union men are asking for hundred muskets offering all kind of security can you send them to me for the time being Henry Anisansel Col 1st Va 72D221Paid
F.H. Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov. Wheeling Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Sir, I have on hand one hundred & eighty five (185) altered rifled muskets two hundred & eight (208) pistol carbines and fifty seven (57) holster pistols & holsters respectfully. G.T.A. Nixon Ordnance Sergt, USA 27.W.86co
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant, 12 1861. Send me two 2 pieces of artillery with ammunition. Guyandotte has been taken Ceredo threatened with three thousand 3000 rebels Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant in danger Col Lightburn 23 Hm102 paid
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 12 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1861. I have received sixty 60 saddles from you and five hundred 500 from Dickerson and no more I need two hundred and fifty 250 more. I need shirts socks and boots. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 28D.89paid
His Excy Gov FH Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Wirt CH 15 1861. I have not yet received winter clothing for my company an article which they are very much in need of and should have been furnished before this and the failure to do so has placed them in rather a destitute condition. The requisitions have been made & forwarded receipted for such clothing we need long ago but the requisitions have not been responded to Isaiah Hill Comdg Post Wirt CH 65q205pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley Mountain 14 1861. Commanding Genl could send Howard down in that direction but he thinks before can get there the guerillas will be gone & the battery Should not be broken up before it is well drilled. Ceredo & Point Pleasant are so far apart they would have to come in different directions. Jos Darr Jr Maj & A.A.A.G. 49 HM206pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 15 1861. The ordnance Dept supplies blankets A. Boyd Capt & AQM 5G35pd
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 19 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 19 1861. A man of the name of B. P. Snyne is here prisoner of his own accord and wishes to go to Pennsylvania where he is from shall I let him go or send him to Wheeling under guard Henry Anisansel Col 1st VC 37D116pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 20 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 20 1861. via Piedmont We are here to escort the mustering officer to Greenland he is not here when will he be here. Answer quick A.A. Corrello 1st Lieut Greenland Guards 19.W.76Col.
Dated Alexandria Nov 21st 1861. Rec'd Washington, 1861. , o'clock, min. M. To Gov Pierpont Some Hotel How long will you remain. Want see you. Our City Council under wheeling Government organizes tomorrow Ten oclock Can you come. Lewis McKenzie Mayor 21/42 C/G
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 27 1861. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 27 1861. What should be done with the prisoners answer quick Corporal Purdy 9D35pd
His Excellency Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 7th 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7th 1861. Have you appointed a third major yet if so I need his services immediately at Romney. Please answer your Respy H Anisansel Col 1st Va C 19D62pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 3 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 3 1861. Thirty one hundred & forty 3140 rifles with sabre bayonets have been ordered to be sent to Allegheny Arsenal from New York subject to your order J.W. Ripley BG 24G63paid
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 7 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 7 1861. I now have the vouchers for transportation in regular order for payment are you prepared to pay please reply. J. Durand Supt.
F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va Wheeling Jany 11 1861. By Telegraph from New York " " 1861. Fifty Thousand 50000 cartridges intended for Western Virginia are in hands of Capt Downing Bellaire please take & receipt to this office for them. P.V. Hagner Maj of Ordnance 23.W.61&125 Collect
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 11 1862. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 11 1862. Our regiment twenty fifth Ohio is about to leave this point can I hear from you as to my immediate transfer to a Virginia regiment John W. Beall 25D80pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 13 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 13 1862. Shock stands in name of Literary fund not state send another proxie today J O Watson 14A47pd
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 22 1862. By Telegraph from Paw Paw 22 1862. Forward me a schedule & direct proof I hear Dunning burned some houses against my orders. Send me the proclamation & I will publish it over your Signature my course has hitherto been very conservative if you desire it I will clean everything as I go from here to Winchester or to Moorfield act cautiously but if you have full proof direct me as a general appointed from the State of Virginia & I will carry out your views Gen Lander 79.w.316col
Hon F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 21 1862. By Telegraph from Sutton 21 1862. I want to know if you are now ready to pay my company telegraph immediately L.[S.] A Rollyson Capt Home Guards 1550pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feb 25 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 25 1862. Capt Dacy is here and assumed command of company B Va Light Artillery P. Daum Lt-Col 73W52collchg
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 19 1861. By Telegraph from Cheat Mountain 19 1862. Some of the officers of this regiment are resigning in consequence of the examination. I am left in temporary command will write you by first mail. A scouting party has just returned from Greenbank with one rebel captain one adjutant & two privates. No loss. Geo R Latham CoB 2d Va Regt
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling March 16th 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 15 1862. Appoint Wm W. Minturn instead of John L Charles Collector of tolls for Kanawha river Point Pleasant John Hall 17c78pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 14 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Elkwater 186. My quartermaster resigned good man appointed will you comm-ission him Col DT Hewes Comdg Post 10D33pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 13 1862. By Telegraph from Mannington 13 1862. Has paymaster Crothers left yet to pay the worthington company H. Nay Capt 10Wi30pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Apl 3 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Elkwater 3 1862. For the constitution three forty six 346 against nine 9 Emancipation two eighty six 286 against twenty three 23 D.T. Hewes Col 3rd Regt Va Vols 15D50pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 31 1862. By Telegraph from Huttonville 31 1862. Did you receive my letter of the 21st relative to Lieut Baird If so what action have you taken RH Milroy Brig Genl 20D63pd
Gov of Virginia Wheeling Apl 3 1862. By Telegraph from Washington " 3 1862. Volunteer recruiting service will cease from this date. L. Thomas Adjt Genl 8 50pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 19 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 19 1862. Capt Burdetts commission & orders were sent to Baltimore Md care of Proprietor of the Fountain Inn copy of his orders forwarded to Punteytown, Taylor Co Va he is ordered to report in person at this office. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servant, J.P. Taylor CG 42G99pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 25 1862. By Telegraph from Martinsburg 25 1862. The people here want you to make them a speech on Monday shall I appoint in your[last two words scratched out] an hour & what hour. I start to Fairmont today. Crothers & Samuels left for Wheeling yesterday D Polsley 32m116pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 24 1862. By Telegraph from Martinsburg 24 1862. We have been successful in Morgan Barkley & Frederick, not in Jefferson & Clark Shall I remain here or join you in Wheeling or Washington reply immediately Care U.S. Hotel Danl Polsey [Polsley] 31W124Col
F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 22 1862. By Telegraph from Winchester 22 1862. Forwarded by telegraph to Col Kelley Strasburg. JH Lockwood Maj 7th Va Regt. 750col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton 10 1862. On my way to Parkersburg where I am concentrating Some force to clean out the Guerrillas in Wirt Calhoun & Roane Counties have you any late news from there or any suggestions to make Telegraph me to Parkersburg BF Kelley Brig Genl 38Gr119pd [page 2] Ansd Gov was in Fairmont & could comte[communicate?] with him there FHS
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 14 1862. General Kelly wishes me to telegraph You he has found no enemy at Burning Springs reported at Big Bend he intended to move in them yesterday by different routes. No damage done at Burning Springs but burning of govt barracks. he is of the opinion there is no other force in that region but the refugees from that place and [page 2] have returned under orders of Letcher to commence guerilla warfare Jno H Dickey Capt Comdg Post 67W211Coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 14 1862. General Kelly wishes me to telegraph You he has found no enemy at Burning Springs reported at Big Bend he intended to move in them yesterday by different routes. No damage done at Burning Springs but burning of govt barracks. he is of the opinion there is no other force in that region but the refugees from that place and [page 2] have returned under orders of Letcher to commence guerilla warfare Jno H Dickey Capt Comdg Post 67W211Coll
F H Peerpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton 14 1862. If altops company is not mustered I cannot call them. Col N. Williamson 10Gr35pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Ashland 14 1862. I accept the commission & Shall Start in morning PH Rohrbacker 9W60Col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Spencer Roan Co Va May 13th 1862. Just arrived by way of Reedy Creek the Column under command of Col Rathbone by way of Big Bend not yet in nor that under Lieut Col Hay by way of Smithville either. I trust they have found the enemy. I was attacked today about five oclock pm in a narrow pass on Reedy Creek by guerillas firing [page 2] from the mountain top but fortunately no men killed or wounded my men made a gallant charge up the mountain and returned their fire with so much spirit that the guerillas fled, & made their escape. I am satisfied there is no force in these counties but returned refugees probably three or four hundred BF Kelly Brig Genl 109W337Col Chg
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Spencer Roan Co Va May 13th 1862. Just arrived by way of Reedy Creek the Column under command of Col Rathbone by way of Big Bend not yet in nor that under Lieut Col Hay by way of Smithville either. I trust they have found the enemy. I was attacked today about five oclock pm in a narrow pass on Reedy Creek by guerillas firing [page 2] from the mountain top but fortunately no men killed or wounded my men made a gallant charge up the mountain and returned their fire with so much spirit that the guerillas fled, & made their escape. I am satisfied there is no force in these counties but returned refugees probably three or four hundred BF Kelly Brig Genl 109W337Col Chg
Gov F H Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Martinsburg 15 1862. What are to be the instructions to the commissioners of Election for Berkley county I wish to act with them in preventing Disloyal men from voting. Chas W Walker Maj Comdg Post 26M114paid
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 20 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 20 1862. Resignations of Col and Lit Col of Second Va accepted I respectfully urge immediate appointment by telegram of Capt George R. Latham as Col and Capt Thomas Gibson Jr as Lt. Col in order that regiment may be at once reorganized & ready for Service RH Milroy Brig Genl 45Gs160paid
His Excellency Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 20 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 20 1862. Upon fuller examination I ask you to Suspend the appointment of Capt Gibson as Lieut Col the Good of the Regiment may require another selection from among its officers JC Fremont Maj Genl Comdg 29Gs126pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 2 1862. Your dispatch rec'd your suggestions shall receive my prompt attention Mrs Haymond & Neeson shall be sent back beyond our lines BF Kelley Brig Genl 21z84pd