Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 26 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 26 1862. Will write you by mail this day in regard to Messr Hays & Silcott BF Kelley Brig Genl 14z56pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1862. May I ask you to use every exertion to have the two companies of cavalry sent to Wheeling by Capt Keys from Washington armed and equipped as soon as possible and sent to me please see Maj Constable & Capt Downing in regard to it if any authority is wanted by this officer telegraph Genl Wool for it we must have cavalry to prevent a repetition of Jenkins raid BF Kelley Brig Genl 693212pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 9 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 9 1862. Just arrived go to Clarksburg in the morning what is the condition of the fourteenth 14th Regt telegraph me to Clarksburg tomorrow morning and give me the new's all quiet at Elk Water and Cheat Mountain B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 34z117pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. Don't send the fourteenth 14th Regt Va till ordered if rumored force is on Kanawha we will be compelled to fall back to the Ohio River B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 26z104pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 22 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland, 22 1862. Have ordered capt Goodwin at Oakland to attend to your request at once all quiet here BF Kelley Brig Genl 16z64pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 16 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton, 16 1862. Your's in relation to Wilson swindler recd if it is deemed best by you to have him released upon his executing the proper bond I will not object I desire however that he be required to not return to Hampshire County but to reside at Evansville in Preston County Virginia B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 50z200pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 16 1862. Your suggestions as to Bowen's company will be carried out BF Kelley Brig Genl 10z40pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 19 1862. I suggest that you make an application at once to the secy of war for two (2) regiments of the new troops be sent into western Va the eighty sixth 86th & eighty fourth (84) regiments of Ohio are three (3) months men their time will expire about the eighth (8) or tenth (10) of september Col Harris at Beverly implore's for reinforcements and have none to send him B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 64z 256pd
Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. our telegraphic & rail road connection between here and Martinsburg was cut last night we suppose about north Mountain section I presume I will be compelled to fall back from this place what is the news from Kanawha is there any Hope of Reinforcements from Ohio or Indiana If Ohio does not [page 2] send us reinforcements to keep the enemy at Bay in the mountains she will have to fight him on her own soil I have not force enough to keep him back If the reports of his strength are correct ask the secretary of war to order Cox or Scammon to Kanawha their knowledge of the [page 3] the country will be of Immense advantage let me hear from you BF Kelley Brig Genl 117z468pd
Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. our telegraphic & rail road connection between here and Martinsburg was cut last night we suppose about north Mountain section I presume I will be compelled to fall back from this place what is the news from Kanawha is there any Hope of Reinforcements from Ohio or Indiana If Ohio does not [page 2] send us reinforcements to keep the enemy at Bay in the mountains she will have to fight him on her own soil I have not force enough to keep him back If the reports of his strength are correct ask the secretary of war to order Cox or Scammon to Kanawha their knowledge of the [page 3] the country will be of Immense advantage let me hear from you BF Kelley Brig Genl 117z468pd
Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. our telegraphic & rail road connection between here and Martinsburg was cut last night we suppose about north Mountain section I presume I will be compelled to fall back from this place what is the news from Kanawha is there any Hope of Reinforcements from Ohio or Indiana If Ohio does not [page 2] send us reinforcements to keep the enemy at Bay in the mountains she will have to fight him on her own soil I have not force enough to keep him back If the reports of his strength are correct ask the secretary of war to order Cox or Scammon to Kanawha their knowledge of the [page 3] the country will be of Immense advantage let me hear from you BF Kelley Brig Genl 117z468pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumbd 12 1862. Is the fourteenth 14th in condition to go to Parkersburg & releive Mulligan's regt can they go by river I had attended to the scouts B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 25z100pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 18 1862. As the fifteenth 15th are under orders for New Creek I will let it come on but will act upon your suggestions as soon as I can arrange matters and order it back we are yet all quiet here but I am receiving constantly report of the enemy's approach via romney & moorefield I think however they have as much as they can attend [page 2] to just now without coming up after me B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 703Q96pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 18 1862. As the fifteenth 15th are under orders for New Creek I will let it come on but will act upon your suggestions as soon as I can arrange matters and order it back we are yet all quiet here but I am receiving constantly report of the enemy's approach via romney & moorefield I think however they have as much as they can attend [page 2] to just now without coming up after me B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 703Q96pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 19 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 19 1862. Just arrived have been Eight (8) days in the Saddle but have Stood in the Labor about as well as any of my officers or men = Have Dispersed the Guerillas but unfortunately have not been able to capture them = what is the news-did you get my Dispatch Some days Since BF Kelly Brig Genl 49D154pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1862. I am ordered to assemble a military court at this place for the trial of my prisoners from all I can learn young Lehty was on his way to surrender himself to the authorities when he encountered our pickets his case will be fully investigated. he is now on his parole to report to me daily also under honor to answer any proceedings against him by the federal court have you any news from Banks I cannot learn [page 2] where he is= in regard to the commandant of post will attend to it. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 90.D.275pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1862. I am ordered to assemble a military court at this place for the trial of my prisoners from all I can learn young Lehty was on his way to surrender himself to the authorities when he encountered our pickets his case will be fully investigated. he is now on his parole to report to me daily also under honor to answer any proceedings against him by the federal court have you any news from Banks I cannot learn [page 2] where he is= in regard to the commandant of post will attend to it. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 90.D.275pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 1862. 11.35am Col Harris telegraphs me that the rebels are coming through Cheat Mountain pass in considerable force did you ask for the additional regiments. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 22z88pd. [page 2] Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 1862. 11.35am Col Harris telegraphs me that the rebels are coming through Cheat Mountain pass in considerable force did you ask for the additional regiments. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 22z88pd. [page 2] Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1862. By Telegraph from Beverly, 4th 1862. Capt Dickey at Parkersburg reports Jenkins at Ravenswood if so he will cross the big Kanawha at or near Buffalo B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 20W65col
