Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] or Samuel Crane Wheeling Mch 7 1863. By Telegraph from Charleston 7 1863. Can either of you address the people Charleston March sixteenth 16th May Citizens 10 De 35pd
Col Lightburn Care Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 5 1861. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 4 1861. See Dr Wirtz medical Director and get requisition for me instruments Geo K Ackley Surgeon 4th Va Regt 11Hm34 pd
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1863. By Telegraph from Moundsville 9 1863. One 1 of our scouts Mr. Swan is in he reports the rebels near Middleburn & advancing on New Martinsville. Refugees coming in to New Martinsville W Alexander 23W51coll
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
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1863. Sir the condition of my family renders it indispensably necessary for me to visit my home in Mason Co Va for not exceeding ten 10 days for which I only lack your permission. Cause sickness and death. John Allison Co E 8th Va Vols 36De 113pd
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3rd 1861. By Telegraph from New York 3 1861. If you wish to send Mrs Peirpoint to my house she will find it comfortable & secure for her & children if so Mrs A who is here will immediately return home I am better If can be of use to you personally in any capacity command me I will [page 2] sacrifice my interests in Europe at once answer Col Henry Anisansel 58G176pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3rd 1861. By Telegraph from New York 3 1861. If you wish to send Mrs Peirpoint to my house she will find it comfortable & secure for her & children if so Mrs A who is here will immediately return home I am better If can be of use to you personally in any capacity command me I will [page 2] sacrifice my interests in Europe at once answer Col Henry Anisansel 58G176pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 24 1 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 24 1861. I have rec'd here order from head quarters to send immediately my quarter master to Clarksburg to report himself to Capt Leib for these horses & ship them at once to Wheeling will your Excellency please see to it your most Respectfully [page 2] Hy Anisansel Col 1st VC 37C158pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 24 1 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 24 1861. I have rec'd here order from head quarters to send immediately my quarter master to Clarksburg to report himself to Capt Leib for these horses & ship them at once to Wheeling will your Excellency please see to it your most Respectfully [page 2] Hy Anisansel Col 1st VC 37C158pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 11 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Leib near Clarksburg 11 1861. I have recd sixty saddles from Wheeling & five hundred more in one lot last week. I have also received an invoice from Capt Dickenson for seven hundred & fifty saddles are the last five hundred part of his invoice and if so I need the balance [page 2] H Anisansel Col 1st VC 47D141pd
HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 9 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 9 1861. Please see that boots be sent immediately it rains constantly men are in foot deep mud and barefooted do not send shoes to cavalry H Anisansel Col 1stVC 24D77pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 13 1861. In a few days I shall have eighteen 18 companies if reports are true will give five of them third Va & one to Bolles so Bolles & myself will keep twelve each. Yours Respectfully H Anisansel Col 1st VC 35D110pd
HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. Please hurry up socks drawers & pants It is getting very cold here. H Anisansel Col 1st V C 13D44PD
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. I can turn over to you three hundred horse equipments do you want them Yours Respectfully H. Anisansel Col 1st V.C. 16D53pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 2d " 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 2 " 1861. Please send saddles as soon as possible we all have horses. Letter of Genl Samuels will be answered by tomorrow's mail. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 21D118pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 7th 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1861. If I had equipments I would immediately go with sufficient force to Gilmer county I have here two hundred (200) Carbines the first hundred saddles must be for Rowand at Weston H Anisansel Capt 1st VC 30D95pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 8 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 8 1861. I have only Rec'd sixty saddles but no blankets they cannot be used without the blankets my men are barefooted where are the five hundred saddles of Capt JH Dickenson H Anisansel Col 1st VC 32D101pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 8 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 8 1861. Excellency my men are suffering much for want of boots mud here is very deep & they cannot ride horseback well with shoes. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 24D77pd
HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 9 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 9 1861. I have rec'd an invoice for seven hundred & fifty saddles from Capt Dickerson Cenemnette[?] which were sent to Wheeling to me. If the last lot of five hundred I need are from Dickerson let him send the balance of invoice & take sixty out [page 2] of it so I will receipt only to one man H Anisansel Col 1st VC 53D170pd
HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 9 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 9 1861. I have rec'd an invoice for seven hundred & fifty saddles from Capt Dickerson Cenemnette[?] which were sent to Wheeling to me. If the last lot of five hundred I need are from Dickerson let him send the balance of invoice & take sixty out [page 2] of it so I will receipt only to one man H Anisansel Col 1st VC 53D170pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 11 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Leib near Clarksburg 11 1861. I have recd sixty saddles from Wheeling & five hundred more in one lot last week. I have also received an invoice from Capt Dickenson for seven hundred & fifty saddles are the last five hundred part of his invoice and if so I need the balance [page 2] H Anisansel Col 1st VC 47D141pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 1861. I have here a female prisoner named Mary Jane Green which Genl Commanding directs me to send to Wheeling she is a strong minded & inveterate secessionist but offers to take the oath if released I will not administer it and await your orders. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 44D137pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 1861. Excellency I am sending Company Shuman to Weston & Company Rowand from Weston to Sutton tomorrow by order of Commanding Genl H Anisansel Col SVC. 21Df8pd
H.W. Crothers Wheeling Nov 24 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 24 1861. What does it mean I have rec'd from Crispin about three hundred 300 revolvers four 4 inches playthings for children. I have refused them such weapons not intended for a regiment which intend to do good faithful service H. Anisansel Col 1st Va Cav 37D116pd
Col HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 30 1861. Please see that Mr. Playford be immediately commissioned if such is the pleasure of his Excellency he cannot give receipt for anything without commission. He is the choice of the whole regiment. H Anisansel Col 1st V.C. Comdg Post 33D104paid
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 27 1862 By Telegraph from Paw Paw 27 1862 According to your request I will state that my trial began Monday last witnesses against me have been examined please send counsel immediately H. Anisansel Col 1st Va. Cavy 23w92col
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 4 1862. See Commendatory letter from Senator Harlan & Gov Kirkwood Iowa BC Armstrong at Alex'andria 10G35pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 21 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 21 1862. Sir, I have just recd a dispatch that my Daughter is not expected to live will you permit me to go see on parole & oblige Thos Bambrick of Hancock Co Va 26D98pd [page 2] Joshua Peavey of Doddridge County. Jno McMillan of Doddridge
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 21 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 21 1862. Sir, I have just recd a dispatch that my Daughter is not expected to live will you permit me to go see on parole & oblige Thos Bambrick of Hancock Co Va 26D98pd [page 2] Joshua Peavey of Doddridge County. Jno McMillan of Doddridge
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 23 1861. By Telegraph, from Fairmont 23 1861. Bad report here from Manapat give us the facts. NS Barnes qw35pd [page 2] N.S. Barnes Fairmont July 23
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 23 1861. By Telegraph, from Fairmont 23 1861. Bad report here from Manapat give us the facts. NS Barnes qw35pd [page 2] N.S. Barnes Fairmont July 23
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Weston " 15 1862. there is about four Hundred (400) men In my regt a large proportion of them secessionists shall I arm them or shall I call out only the loyal part Saml B Barnnett, Col 19th Regt Va State Militia 28W89col [page 2] 19 111111 B Bengram
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Weston " 15 1862. there is about four Hundred (400) men In my regt a large proportion of them secessionists shall I arm them or shall I call out only the loyal part Saml B Barnnett, Col 19th Regt Va State Militia 28W89col [page 2] 19 111111 B Bengram
Cypher Wheeling Feby 13th 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 13th 1862. To Gov. F. H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] No such man here as S Sprigg Francis Petticord is innocent is not Mike Perry one to be watched If no further information is attainable the matter must be pursued through the Post Office Dept S G Barstow Asst Adjt Genl
FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 10 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 1861. Send me order for Battery by first mail I have nothing to do with Debecks Company Frank Beall 16D68pd
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 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. 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
Silas N. Benham, Washington, PA Mail at Wheeling, Wheeling Sept 8 1861. By Telegraph from Big Birch Va. " 1861. Your Letter is just received if you can get any commission as a Lieut from what I hear of you I will cheerfully appoint you on my staff Lieut Henderson says he thinks his uncle can help you HW Benham Brig Genl 38D119&3pd
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] & EM Norton Wheeling Aug 11 1862. By Telegraph from Cadiz Junction 11 1862. I will be with you tomorrow. Bingham 6W30col
Col Bolles or Paxton care Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 6 1861. By Telegraph from Marietta 6 1861. Hamilton reports his company ready to move on Monday answer him in regard to transportation he is at Hamden Bisbee 19HW86pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 14 1861. By Telegraph from Beverly 14 1861. Is it absolutely necessary for me to be at Wheeling? My wife is very sick great imprudence in leaving home at this critical time. J. Biskett 24D80pd
Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 29 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 29 1862. I have additional reason to believe that the president will sign our bill J. B. Blair 13w41&88col
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
A.I. Boreman Member of Convention Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg " " 1861. Can you prevent a justice from setting on the bench who has not taken the oath before the governor issues his proclamation declaring his office vacant answer at once J.B. Blair 29G97pd
Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 20 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 20 1863. All right order will be sent today JB Blair 7W23&50coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 5 1863. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 5 1863. Genl Roberts has taken all troops from here except two hundred to West Union. We are without defense except a gunboat Can't you get aid through Gov Tod we have no arms for the militia answer AJ Boreman JB Blair 35q115pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 27th 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 27 1862. The president has strongly assured us of his desire to sign the bill if he can we are hopeful but not sanguine. Willey & Blair 22G59pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 25 1861. By Telegraph from New York 25 1861. Has the two members of your council left answer immediately C Boake 10G30pd [page 2] C. Boake New York July 25
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 25 1861. By Telegraph from New York 25 1861. Has the two members of your council left answer immediately C Boake 10G30pd [page 2] C. Boake New York July 25
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington, 10 1861. Please notify Jesse Shaw that his wife is not expected to live answer F W Boggess 13Wi31pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feb 6 1862. By Telegraph from Fairmont 6 1862. Capt Nay is returning Captured guns to secessionists JW Boggess 8A35pd
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
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
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 2 1863. By Telegraph from Sutton Va 2 1863. I have commenced collecting need stronger force at Sutton have at least two 2 companies infantry sent immediately FC Boggs IBC 17W56coll
Gov. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mrch 4 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 4 1863. Have you shipped those arm's to me yet please answer John Bogg's 100W40pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Catlettsburg 12 1861. Via Portsmouth 13 A rebel force said to be five thousand is near Ceredo attack expected tonight about six hundred men soldiers & citizens comprises our force will stand at this place being the strongest position Wm M Bolles Colonel 2nd Va Vols Cav 33W228col'
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 186. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 8 186. Are we to have no aid the enemy in force at Cairo yesterday & burnt railroad bridge Is Genl Roberts doing nothing there is great wrong somewhere AJ Boreman 28W122&122coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 31 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 31 1862. The circuit court for Wirt County begins on Thursday next third of April. I have just been informed that there are no troops there. Since the shooting of the Sheriff of Pleasants the attorneys & suitors feel insecure without protection. Can you not get an order by Col Rathbone to have a company at Wirt CH on the first day of court to continue until it adjourns. A.I. Boreman 67W221col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph form Beverly . . 1861. Have Prisoners Dorsett and company arrived if so have they a trunk in company marked C.S.F. with white cover if so detain it & examine all baggage. If they have left for Columbus a telegraph same to Gov. Dennison Answer W.K. Bosley Col Comdg Post.
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 5 1862. Please telegraph at once Secy War to remove Col Campbell from Williamsburg & put such force there as will restore unionists to their homes & remove Letcher & Davis men appointed by Campbell to office answer Lemuel J. Bowden G. F. Watson 37G89pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg, 20 1862. The company is eighty four (84) strong can it be accepted as cavalry we wish to swear in on Friday can we answer immediately Lot Bowen 23D74pd
FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Govnr. Wheeling Dec 17 8 pm 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17th 1862. Send me immediately ninety (90) french Carbines fifty eight (58) Caliber ninety (90) Cartridge & ninety (90) cap boxes ninety (90) straps. I have marching orders for Sutton Can you send them at once if so I will wait for them answer Lot Bowen Capt 3rd Va Cavalry 37Dc116pd [page 2] I want the French rifles and all other articles you have to fill the within requisition F.H. Peirpoint Respectfully Ret. to Gov F.H. Pierpoint The rifles belong to you and are only on Store here. I can furnish the accoutrements. Capt. Lot Bowen has Eighty eight Breech Loading carbines on the way here from the Frankfort arsenal & they will be forwarded to him as soon as received A.R. Buffington Lt. & Chf. of Ordnance West. Va, Jn J Mabhett Brown Chf. Clk. Ord Off. Wheeling Va Dec. 18/62
FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Govnr. Wheeling Dec 17 8 pm 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17th 1862. Send me immediately ninety (90) french Carbines fifty eight (58) Caliber ninety (90) Cartridge & ninety (90) cap boxes ninety (90) straps. I have marching orders for Sutton Can you send them at once if so I will wait for them answer Lot Bowen Capt 3rd Va Cavalry 37Dc116pd [page 2] I want the French rifles and all other articles you have to fill the within requisition F.H. Peirpoint Respectfully Ret. to Gov F.H. Pierpoint The rifles belong to you and are only on Store here. I can furnish the accoutrements. Capt. Lot Bowen has Eighty eight Breech Loading carbines on the way here from the Frankfort arsenal & they will be forwarded to him as soon as received A.R. Buffington Lt. & Chf. of Ordnance West. Va, Jn J Mabhett Brown Chf. Clk. Ord Off. Wheeling Va Dec. 18/62
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
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 Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 27 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 26 1862. Dr. Spicer Patrick, John M Dodderidge Frederick Walker Dr John Thompson Enos W. Newton directors for Kanawha river Respectfully Jas H Brown 20W100& 70 coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 27 1862. Rebels are stripping Union men of Mason of horses our cavalry have taken twenty five horses which is placed in hands of our regiment to be disposed of as you may direct answer immediately they are much needed by the second Va cavalry Wm R Brown Col 5th Va Vols 43Hm182pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Pt Pleasant 14 1862. Capt CW Nunehn aqm at Gallipolis will furnish our militia what we need on your order Geo C. Bruyer, Brig Gen Cmdg Militia 18W164col
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 5 1862. Sir the following has this day been issued ordered first that a draft of three thousand[crossed out] hundred thousand men be immediately called into the service of the united states to serve for nine 9 months unless sooner discharged the secretary of war will assign the quota's to the states and establish regulations for the drafts that's if any state shall not by the 18th of august furnish [page 2](Conlusion from part 1st) Wheeling Aug 1862. the quota of the additional three hundred thousand vol's authorized by Law the deficiency of volunteers in states will also be made up by special drafts from the militia the secretary of war will establish regulations for that purpose Instructions will be sent in a few day's the whole number of troops sent by the several states will be estimated [page 3](conclusion from part 2cd) Wheeling Aug 1862 and appointed & any supplies furnished by a state above its proportionate will be credited to that draft By order of Secy of War C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 137B614pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 5 1862. Sir the following has this day been issued ordered first that a draft of three thousand[crossed out] hundred thousand men be immediately called into the service of the united states to serve for nine 9 months unless sooner discharged the secretary of war will assign the quota's to the states and establish regulations for the drafts that's if any state shall not by the 18th of august furnish [page 2](Conlusion from part 1st) Wheeling Aug 1862. the quota of the additional three hundred thousand vol's authorized by Law the deficiency of volunteers in states will also be made up by special drafts from the militia the secretary of war will establish regulations for that purpose Instructions will be sent in a few day's the whole number of troops sent by the several states will be estimated [page 3](conclusion from part 2cd) Wheeling Aug 1862 and appointed & any supplies furnished by a state above its proportionate will be credited to that draft By order of Secy of War C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 137B614pd
His Excy F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 18 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 18 1862. 12.10 am Required to fill up your regiments in the field August thirteenth 13 eighteen hundred and sixty two 1862. five thousand five hundred eight three 5583 men. C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & A.A.G. 23.B.102pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 4 1862. Sir Recruits for old regits will continue & advance pay & bounty will be paid until further order's by order of secy of war CP Buckingham, Brig Genl & AAG 24B166pd
F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 8 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 7 1862. 9. pm. You are requested to raise as soon as practicable for the United States service for three 3 years or during the war two 2 regiments of Volunteer Infantry being a part of your quota under the call of the President. C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl A.A.G. 43P182pd
Hon FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 9 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 8 1862. 3.43 pm Order's have been sent today by telegraph to mustering officer to pay bounty. Same bounty applies to men going into old regiments. By order of Secy of War CP. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 28B122pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 19 1862. Sir, Please state first how many new regiments you have commenced under the Presidents last call for volunteers. Second how many of these are full. Third how many men are required to fill balance & how long will require to raise them. Fourth how many regiments [page 2] have gone to the field please answer by twelve tomorrow CP Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 57B238pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 19 1862. Sir, Please state first how many new regiments you have commenced under the Presidents last call for volunteers. Second how many of these are full. Third how many men are required to fill balance & how long will require to raise them. Fourth how many regiments [page 2] have gone to the field please answer by twelve tomorrow CP Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 57B238pd
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 1 4.15 pm 1862. You are authorized to raise a company to relieve that of the fifteenth regt but the men must be lawful age. By order of the Secy of War C.P. Buckingham, B.G. & AAG 28G71pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 5 1862. Sir the following has this day been issued ordered first that a draft of three thousand[crossed out] hundred thousand men be immediately called into the service of the united states to serve for nine 9 months unless sooner discharged the secretary of war will assign the quota's to the states and establish regulations for the drafts that's if any state shall not by the 18th of august furnish [page 2](Conlusion from part 1st) Wheeling Aug 1862. the quota of the additional three hundred thousand vol's authorized by Law the deficiency of volunteers in states will also be made up by special drafts from the militia the secretary of war will establish regulations for that purpose Instructions will be sent in a few day's the whole number of troops sent by the several states will be estimated [page 3](conclusion from part 2cd) Wheeling Aug 1862 and appointed & any supplies furnished by a state above its proportionate will be credited to that draft By order of Secy of War C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 137B614pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 5 1862. applications for men in field to officer new recruits are so numerous that great inconvenience and injury to the service must ensue if all are granted some general rule will be adopted soon & made known by order of Secy of War CP Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 43B182pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 13 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 13 " 1862. Sir. You are requested to notify this Dept as soon as possible how many volunteers are enlisted at twelve o'clock under the call of July second for three hundred thousand If you cannot give the exact figures give as close an approximation as possible the information is wanted for making some estimations. By order of [page 2] Secy of war CP Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 59G133pd 1 8 18_ _
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 13 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 13 " 1862. Sir. You are requested to notify this Dept as soon as possible how many volunteers are enlisted at twelve o'clock under the call of July second for three hundred thousand If you cannot give the exact figures give as close an approximation as possible the information is wanted for making some estimations. By order of [page 2] Secy of war CP Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 59G133pd 1 8 18_ _
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 14 1862. By Telegraph from War Dept Washington 11 am 14 1862. Sir. If you have not reported the number of volunteers in reply to my telegram of yesterday please do so today as reports are wanted immediately to determine important questions. by order of Secy of War C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 36G87pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 18 1862. By Telegraph from Washn . 18 1862. appointment of Maj Darr has been made and sent by mail CP Buckingham Brig Genl and AAG 11B70pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 2 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 2 1862. You are authorized to raise the battery of artillery as requested by your telegram of yesterday by order C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 18G51pd