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