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- Identifier:
- ptp_0695
- Date:
- 1862/08/??
- Sender:
- no sender given
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] [August 1862] By Telegraph from Head Quarter's 9 Marietta It is impossible to make any satisfactory change in regard to the eight 8th to countermand the second command for their moving would create great disaffection in the rest of the command they are needed in the Buckhannon region to prevent mischief arising from moving Kelley & Milroy east.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0814
- Date:
- 1862/09/23
- Sender:
- Young, G. J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 23 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 23 1862. Gov. Tod started to Altoona this morning. G.J. Young ADC 7D50pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0815
- Date:
- 1862/09/24
- Sender:
- Wright, Horatio G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati, 24 1862. I have not a man to speak from my command for western Virginia I have requested Genl Halleck to send troops there & he promises to do so H.G. Wright Maj Genl Comdg 28Hq188[crossed out] 122pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0813
- Date:
- 1862/09/22
- Sender:
- Wright, Horatio G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 22 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 22 1862. It is Impossible for me to send the regiments you requested at this moment HG Wright Maj Genl Comdg 14hq66pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0824
- Date:
- 1862/10/03
- Sender:
- Wright, Horatio G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati, 3 1862. Gen Milroy not having yet reported is presumed to be still acting under instructions received from Genl in Chief but as you deem it so important for him to stop at Clarksburg please forward to him my request to do so if he is not acting under superior authority. unless he has a large force with which to operate from that point I do not understand the object of his stopping there. please explain at once. H.G. Wright Maj Genl Comdg 76.Hq.314pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0907
- Date:
- 1862/12/30
- Sender:
- Wright, Horatio G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 30 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 30 1862. I have ordered Genl Cox not to send fifth 5th or eighth 8th Virginia regiments from Western Va. HG Wright Maj Genl Comdg 16 Hq63pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0694
- Date:
- 1862/07/31
- Sender:
- Wool, John E.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 31 1862. By Telegraph from Baltimore 31 1862. 840 pm I have received your despatch. I have not three 3 regiments to give you John E Wool Maj Genl. 13B.62paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0758
- Date:
- 1862/09/11
- Sender:
- Wool, John E.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 11 1862. By Telegraph from Baltimore 11 1862. I would not under the present uncertain state of affairs feel justified in removing from Harpers' Ferry or Martinsburg any of the forces stationed there John E Wool Maj Genl 24G63pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0363
- Date:
- 1861/09/27
- Sender:
- Woodruff, C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 27 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 27 1861. Does the law require the election to be held open for three 3 days under any circumstances? C M. Woodruff 16wi42pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0681
- Date:
- 1862/07/09
- Sender:
- Wolcott, Christopher P.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- [at top of telegram] Boddley[?] Pennsylvania FH Peirpoint John John W John P [body of telegram] His Ex Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 9 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 9 1862. The Department has not yet rec'd the letter which you stated you would write respecting the case of Pierre B. Witherel early answer is requested. CP Woolcott Asst Secy 25B110pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0696
- Date:
- 1862/08/01
- Sender:
- Wolcott, Christopher P.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 1 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 1 1862. A copy of your letter of twenty eighth 28th ulto[ultimo] has been transmitted by this dep't to the Post Master Genl with request that he will cause your recommendation to be carried out[crossed out] into effect the power to do so rests alone with that Dept by order of Secy of War C.H. Woolcott Asst Secy of War 50B210pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0667
- Date:
- 1862/06/28
- Sender:
- Wolcott, Christopher P.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- His Ex Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 28 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 27 1862. Urgent application is made for the discharge upon his taking the oath of allegiance of Pierre B Wetherall of Greenbrier County now held a prisoner at Camp Chase Please advise this Dept of your action upon the subject. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servant CP Wolcott Asst Secy of War 43B182pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0818
- Date:
- 1862/09/29
- Sender:
- Winchester, J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 29 1862. By Telegraph from Marietta 29 1862. Will you accept hundred & fifty men for Battery artillery & commission H Hoblitzell Captain can raise them three weeks on this side of river J Winchester 25Hm110pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0137
- Date:
- 1861/07/31
- Sender:
- Williamson, N.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] July 31 1861. Wheeling By Telegraph from Clarksburg 186. Send today by mail two 2 copies of Patsall[?] Bill. N Williamson pd [page 2] N. Wilkinson Clarksburg July 31
- Identifier:
- ptp_0136
- Date:
- 1861/07/31
- Sender:
- Williamson, N.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] July 31 1861. Wheeling By Telegraph from Clarksburg 186. Send today by mail two 2 copies of Patsall[?] Bill. N Williamson pd [page 2] N. Wilkinson Clarksburg July 31
- Identifier:
- ptp_0781
- Date:
- 1862/09/15
- Sender:
- Williamson, N.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 1862. Moore's artillery company here order transportation they are awaiting it N Williamson Col Comdg 10W35col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0394
- Date:
- 1861/10/11
- Sender:
- Williamson, J. A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Governor Wheeling Oct 11 1861. By Telegraph from Wirt CH 1861. I have just seen a dispatch to Capt Hill from Genl Rosecrans ordering him to report his Company at Clarksburg immediately which created considerable uneasiness among us in our present [page 2] threatened condition as it would leave us without protection the most of our Home Guard have volunteered in his Company. the secesh are collecting in considerable bodies around us & threatening an attack upon us. Can the order of Genl Rosecrans be countermanded until Capt Hill place be supplied by other troops yours respy JA Williamson 8492/12pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0393
- Date:
- 1861/10/11
- Sender:
- Williamson, J. A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Governor Wheeling Oct 11 1861. By Telegraph from Wirt CH 1861. I have just seen a dispatch to Capt Hill from Genl Rosecrans ordering him to report his Company at Clarksburg immediately which created considerable uneasiness among us in our present [page 2] threatened condition as it would leave us without protection the most of our Home Guard have volunteered in his Company. the secesh are collecting in considerable bodies around us & threatening an attack upon us. Can the order of Genl Rosecrans be countermanded until Capt Hill place be supplied by other troops yours respy JA Williamson 8492/12pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0736
- Date:
- 1862/09/03
- Sender:
- Williamson, J. A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 3 1862. A company recruited in Wirt co by Capt Hill and Stoddard was at Spencer waiting arms and clothing a large number of them escaped unparoled they desire you to arm them immediately and place them under the command of Capt Hill please answer immediately J.A. Williamson 44q142pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0963
- Date:
- 1863/05/02
- Sender:
- Willey, Waitman T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 2 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 2 1863. I have arrived & am ready to receive any additional facts or suggestions Genl Schenck is acting & confident of success Willey 21.G.57pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0971
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Willey, Waitman T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 4 1863. How many Virginia Infantry are there now in West Virginia will you undertake to provide horses to mount them if the US Government will pay for them Willey Ans 28.G71pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0945
- Date:
- 1863/04/06
- Sender:
- Wilkinson, Nathan
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Apl 6 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 6 1863. Please ask auditor Crane if he knows one John Brook's of Randolph has sandy whiskers Blue eyes about five 5 feet ten 10 high Represents himself as having been taken by Rebels in eighteen sixty one 1861 and lately exchanged is he right N Wilkinson Col 4 40W125coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0798
- Date:
- 1862/09/18
- Sender:
- Wilkinson, Nathan
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Sept 18 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 18 1862. the Militia are not armed consequently not on active duty they drill in movements are getting good it may be necessary to move them to Bridgeport drinking water scarce here. Whats news N Wilkinson Col Comdg force 32D101coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0311
- Date:
- 1861/09/10
- Sender:
- Wilkinson, Nathan
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. General Wheat told me yesterday distinctly that Capt Snider was at Portland but he telegraphs him at Grafton before I could possibly get back to see him & asks whether Snyder wishes to go into Evans or my regiment. Snider's answer was not his own choice but dictated by others. If Grafton was the proper point to telegraph Snyder why was I directed to Portland N Wilkinson 65W200Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0749
- Date:
- 1862/09/08
- Sender:
- Wilkinson, Nathan
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va Wheeling Sept 8 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 8 1862. Flag committee Klunk's Regt requires transportation to Moundsville shall I give it to be settled by you N. Wilkinson Col 1W56pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0949
- Date:
- 1863/04/20
- Sender:
- Wilkinson, Nathan
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Apl 20 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 20 1863. I sent a squad Saturday night to Johnstown & captured Maj Armesy & Lt Davis of rebeldom they are now en route for Balto arrested J Vance last evening on the strength of a sentence in a letter from Gordon to Armesy which reads thus- J Vance is gathering a large company to go out with us he says by your (Armesy's) authority N. Wilkinson Col Comdg 6th brigade 62W191coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_1014
- Date:
- 1863/05/07
- Sender:
- Wilkinson, Nathan
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va Wheeling Jany 1 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 2863. A number of the militia sent here need shoes clothing and camp equipage the post Quartermaster cannot issue to them legally without the requisition being approved by you will you approve such requisitions as I may deem necessary to supply their actual wants answer fully so that no misunderstanding may occur with the post QuarterMaster issues have already promptly been made on my pledge of favorable reply N. Wilkinson Col Comdg-6th Brigade 28w209col [At top of telegram] Am S orders[?]
- Identifier:
- ptp_0369
- Date:
- 1861/09/30
- Sender:
- Wheeler, Newberry W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 30 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 30 1861. Hon Sir- Capt Harris has forty five 45 men mustered into cavalry service and can fill up in a few days. You will please arrange with Col Bolles if possible N.W. Wheeler 1st Lieut 29q97pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0370
- Date:
- 1861/10/01
- Sender:
- Wheeler, Newberry W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 1 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 1 1861. Capt Harris has now fifty five 55 men will have sixty by tomorrow N. W. Wheeler 1 Lieut 12246pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0260
- Date:
- 1861/09/01
- Sender:
- Wheat, James S.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. Before Leaving Mannington I dispatched an order to Capt West[?] to assemble his company tomorrow & report to Fontain Smith at Farmington I met a force sent by Genl Kelley who with some troops at Mannington expect to capture the rebels at Worthington tonight James S Wheat Adjt Genl 44 H 137coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0262
- Date:
- 1861/09/01
- Sender:
- Wheat, James S.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington " " 1861. All is quiet here but a messenger just arrived informs me that the secessionists are in possession of Worthington about fifty strong I shall go on to Grafton and in my return will leave an order for Capt Wests company to report here James S. Wheat Adjt General 43wi96coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0395
- Date:
- 1861/10/13
- Sender:
- Wheat, James S.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 13 1861. By Telegraph from Charleston Va 11 1861. Via Gallipolis 13 Your Proclamation for the election of judge of the eighteenth circuit justices of the peace & other county officers for the twenty fourth inst would save much expense & promote public convenience Jas S Wheate [Wheat] 32W138&227
- Identifier:
- ptp_1036
- Date:
- 1863/05/10
- Sender:
- Wheat, James S.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1863. By Telegraph from Shinnston 11am 9 1863. Under the orders of Genl Roberts this moment recd I am getting the column in motion and hope to arrive at Fairmont by nine (9) oclock tomorrow where I shall await your orders James S Wheat Brig Genl V M 32W111Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_1013
- Date:
- 1863/05/07
- Sender:
- Wheat, James S.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1863. Everything remains quiet our men are in good condition. Send us two 2 regimental flags in charge of some on James S. Wheat 19w62Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_1028
- Date:
- 1863/05/08
- Sender:
- Wheat, James S.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 8 1863. The brigade is ordered to return to Wheeling & we hope to arrive on Monday before noon. All quiet the Rebels having retreated Jas S Wheat Brig Genl 23W74&3coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_1002
- Date:
- 1863/05/06
- Sender:
- Wharton, J. E.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 1 1863. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 6 1863. Please request the Gunboat Bellson to fire thirty five 35 guns this evening J.E. Wharton Chmn Com. 13q49pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0876
- Date:
- 1862/11/28
- Sender:
- Whaley, Kellian V.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 28 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 28 1862. Let me know when you convene legislature I let Capt Radcliffe have fifty dolls was it right K.V. Whaley 17G49pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0930
- Date:
- 1863/03/02
- Sender:
- Whaley, Kellian V.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling March 2 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 2 1863. Furlough granted Surgeon Gardner thirty 30 days & forwarded to him K.V. Whaley 10G35pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0816
- Date:
- 1862/09/24
- Sender:
- Westfall, Watson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 24 1862 By Telegraph from Buckhannon 24 1862 There are five hundred and forty state arms left here by the 12th Va Regt can I use them to arm my Regt Watson Westfall Col 133 Regt 23D74pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1044
- Date:
- 1863/??/04
- Sender:
- Westbrook, C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Dated Grafton 1 1863. To Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] From the last information Col Mulligan has they are in the Northern Vicinity of Beverly Stu is of opinion that they will establish a rendezvous for their plunder in that vicinity C Westbrook
- Identifier:
- ptp_0279
- Date:
- 1861/09/04
- Sender:
- West, Perry G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1861. by Telegraph from Mannington . 186. Equipment not here yet will they be here today if not can my company leave this evening for home & hold themselves in readiness to obey your orders as we have just received news that the enemy is in our rear & no union men to defend us P.G. West, Capt 48W101Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0888
- Date:
- 1862/12/12
- Sender:
- Werninger, A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 12 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1862. Will you be kind enough to suspend the appointment of second 2nd Lt in Co B third3d Va regt for a few day's until I can lay proof before you to refute the base misrepresentations used against my son tomorrow I will furnish you by letter with a part of the testimony (over) [page 2] respectfully A. Werninger 52De161pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0887
- Date:
- 1862/12/12
- Sender:
- Werninger, A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 12 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1862. Will you be kind enough to suspend the appointment of second 2nd Lt in Co B third3d Va regt for a few day's until I can lay proof before you to refute the base misrepresentations used against my son tomorrow I will furnish you by letter with a part of the testimony (over) [page 2] respectfully A. Werninger 52De161pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0994
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Watson, Peter H.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 4 1863. Two thousand short french muskets & five hundred carbines were sent this Pm which are all the carbines we have in hand PH Watson Asst Secy War 22G59
- Identifier:
- ptp_0993
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Watson, Peter H.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 4 1863. The two thousand 2000 stand of arms with accoutrements have been forwarded by quick conveyance. P. H. Watson Asst Secy War 14G43pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0800
- Date:
- 1862/09/19
- Sender:
- Watson, Gilbert F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 19 1862. By Telegraph from Baltimore 19 1862. Genl McClellan reported at ten & half 10 1/2 AM that he is driving the rebels over the Potomac & that Maryland & Pennsylvania are safe. G.F. Watson, 24G63pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0658
- Date:
- 1862/06/04
- Sender:
- Watson, Gilbert F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 4 1862. By Telegraph from Williamsburg 4 1862. I arrived at this place yesterday shall today ascertain the condition of asylum will write you tomorrow full particulars. I was at Genl McClellans headquarters within two miles of the last battle I was in battlefield on monday answer Gilbert F Watson, MD 41 W101&481coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0962
- Date:
- 1863/05/02
- Sender:
- Watson, Gilbert F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 2 1863. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 2 1863. Is Otis in Wheeling or have you heard from him G Watson Monongahela House 10G35pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0045
- Date:
- 1861/07/07
- Sender:
- Wade, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0046
- Date:
- 1861/07/07
- Sender:
- Wade, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0843
- Date:
- 1862/10/09
- Sender:
- Vincent, Thomas McCurdy
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov of Va Wheeling Oct 9 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 9 1862. Capt EM Rosafy has been mustered out of service & is no longer recognized by the War Dept by order TM Vincent Asst AG 21G57pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0920
- Date:
- 1863/01/13
- Sender:
- Vincent, Thomas M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov of Virginia Wheeling Jany 13 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 13 1863. Colonel Rathbone has been dismissed the service Thos M Vincent AA Genl 7B50pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0039
- Date:
- 1861/07/05
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0040
- Date:
- 1861/07/05
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0405
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Dated Parkesburg Oct 18 1861. Received 11 o'clock 10 min AM to Gov F.H. Peirpoint The troops are here waiting orders. Hill was fighting yesterday this side of the oil wells with some loss. A messenger just from Webbs Mills says the same game is playing in that vicinity 30 or more rebels armed and mounted passed up the south fork of Hughes River yesterday they threaten to Rob the stores and shoot men who have acted as guides for our troops. The Railroad guards at Ellenborro are poorly supplied with ammunition. VanW
- Identifier:
- ptp_0406
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 18 1861. A messenger just in from Hill he has got back to Elizabeth only two men wounded the rebels have withdrawn or dispersed . I think the troops here or a portion of them should go at once to the oil wells and remain there a while. P.G. Van Winkle 45W145Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0022
- Date:
- 1861/07/01
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0021
- Date:
- 1861/07/01
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0400
- Date:
- 1861/10/17
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 17 1861. The rebels have appeared in great force in Wirt County. Hills command is reported cut to pieces we must have troops arms and ammunition without delay there are none here from Genl Kelley telegraphs he will send men from Wheeling they should go by special train to Walkers station tonight the railroad guard should be on the alert and a competent officers sent to take charge of the whole force. Communicate with [page 2] Kelley ascertain what he has done & urge haste. P.G. Van Winkle 80.q.250pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0401
- Date:
- 1861/10/17
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 17 1861. The rebels have appeared in great force in Wirt County. Hills command is reported cut to pieces we must have troops arms and ammunition without delay there are none here from Genl Kelley telegraphs he will send men from Wheeling they should go by special train to Walkers station tonight the railroad guard should be on the alert and a competent officers sent to take charge of the whole force. Communicate with [page 2] Kelley ascertain what he has done & urge haste. P.G. Van Winkle 80.q.250pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0415
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 18 1861. No orders or any other communication has come from Genl Kelley what is the matter. P.G. Van Winkle 15W55Co
- Identifier:
- ptp_1047
- Date:
- undated
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, P. G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Hill encountered a Body of Seventy five 75 Rebels yesterday and a larger body is about him it is feared he is surrounded the troops here should go to Kanawha station & thence to the oil wells. Orders have just come from Kelly for the troops to remain here this may be the sacrifice of Hills command P.G. Van W [Peter G. Van Winkle]
- Identifier:
- ptp_0392
- Date:
- 1861/10/10
- Sender:
- Treadwell, Thomas J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 10 1861. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 10 1861. The price paid contracts for cavalry equipment includes the articles you name is twenty seven 27 dollars & a half 1/2 TJ Treadwell 1. Lt of ord 19W53 &86Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0640
- Date:
- 1862/05/18
- Sender:
- Tracy, Albert
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 18 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 18 1862. An assistant Surgeon is Reported by the medical director as imperatively needed in the Eighth Va Regt. Will you please appoint & send forward. Albert Tracy Col & A.A.G. 24Gs106
- Identifier:
- ptp_0632
- Date:
- 1862/05/15
- Sender:
- Tracy, Albert
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 1862. Gen Kelley reports himself Satisfied that there is no Rebel force in his field of operation Some returning refugees are there Co Harris reports all right in his district Six hundred 600 Enfield rifles to be furnished Col Wilkinson's command by order Maj Gen Fremont Albert Tracy AAG 44Gr142pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1000
- Date:
- 1863/05/06
- Sender:
- Tod, David
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 6 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 1 1/2am 1863. Your dispatch recd have ordered a force of about four hundred 400 from Marietta to Parkersburg communicate with Col W R Putnam at Marietta David Tod Gov 23D89pd [page 2] Whelney- his name is Wich[?] Stone- has been in the Pine Center ans
- Identifier:
- ptp_0999
- Date:
- 1863/05/06
- Sender:
- Tod, David
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 6 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 1 1/2am 1863. Your dispatch recd have ordered a force of about four hundred 400 from Marietta to Parkersburg communicate with Col W R Putnam at Marietta David Tod Gov 23D89pd [page 2] Whelney- his name is Wich[?] Stone- has been in the Pine Center ans
- Identifier:
- ptp_1023
- Date:
- 1863/05/08
- Sender:
- Tod, David
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 8 1863. I have just sent a dispatch to your care which you are at liberty to open. My Adjt Genl Hill is at Marietta organizing military forces communicate with him if necessary David Tod Gov 31D83pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1035
- Date:
- 1863/05/09
- Sender:
- Tod, David
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 9 1863. Have the Ohio troops at Grafton reported to you if so what disposition was made of them David Tod Gov. 17D71pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1043
- Date:
- 1863/05/11
- Sender:
- Tod, David
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 11 1863. It is quite important to us that the forces under command of Capt Dod return at the earliest moment practicable If therefore quiet is restored with you please send them home David Tod Gov 31D113pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0851
- Date:
- 1862/10/22
- Sender:
- Tod, David
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 22 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 21 1862. I thank you for your telegram Have done all in my power to hasten forward supplies for Genl Cox's Command. David Tod Gov 20D80pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1037
- Date:
- 1863/05/10
- Sender:
- Tingle, G. R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1863. By Telegraph from Fairmont 1KAM 10th 1863. I have just arrived from Genl Wheat & am prepared to carry your orders to him before he arrives if necessary G. R. Tingle 21W68coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0875
- Date:
- 1862/11/28
- Sender:
- Thrall, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 28 1862. By Telegraph from Baltimore 28 1862. The member from Northampton can't be found. Give me his name By Command of Maj Genl Wool H. Thrall AAG Provost Marshal 17G49pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0346
- Date:
- 1861/09/17
- Sender:
- Thornton, J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 17 1861. By Telegraph from Bellair 17 1861. The box of sashes referred to I shipped to Capt W. Craig this morning did not know it was for Virginia volunteers J. Thornton 22J49pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0315
- Date:
- 1861/09/11
- Sender:
- Thornton, J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 11 1861. By Telegraph from Bellair 11 1861. I will deliver tentpoles & pins on your order J. Thornton QM Agent 10J23pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0349
- Date:
- 1861/09/21
- Sender:
- Thornton, J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 21 1861. By Telegraph from Bellair " 21 1861. Sashes sent to Marietta will be returned I know nothing of caps you refer to I shipped large lot of goods to Capt Craig they may have been sent to him. J Thornton 30B65pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0221
- Date:
- 1861/08/24
- Sender:
- Thornton, J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 24 1861. By Telegraph from Bellair 24 1861. Capt Craig is absent Cannot answer your question. Thornton Sj23pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0301
- Date:
- 1861/09/09
- Sender:
- Thornton, J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 9 1861. By Telegraph from Bellair 9 1861. No tent poles & pins on hand for Va volunteers that I am advised of. Large lot here but not accepted. J Thornton qm agt 21Jh45pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0690
- Date:
- 1862/07/25
- Sender:
- Thomas, Lorenzo
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- His Excellency Gov of Virginia Wheeling July 25 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1862. The two (2) regiments are independent of Recruits for old regiments fill up old regiments in addition L. Thomas A.A.G 16B74pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0857
- Date:
- 1862/10/25
- Sender:
- Thomas, Lorenzo
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25th 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1862. Augustus Hill can't be allowed a substitute universal rule against substitutes L Thomas AG 11G37pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0936
- Date:
- 1863/03/19
- Sender:
- Thomas, Lorenzo
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 19 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 19 1863. The Genl in Chief says the order for Capt Thompson company to move cannot be countermanded but if circumstances justify it the Captain can have leave of absence L. Thomas AG 26B102pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0275
- Date:
- 1861/09/03
- Sender:
- Thoburn, Joseph
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Va Sept 3 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 3 1861. "We are here on out way home Have Mr. Hornbrook ready to receive our guns &tc at noon. J. Thoburn 19 W48Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0760
- Date:
- 1862/09/11
- Sender:
- Symington, John H.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 11 1862. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh . 11 1862. Your telegram to Maj Montgomery has been referred to me the guns were sent to you on the ninth 9th instant John H Symington Col of Ordnance 20 W 55 coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0991
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Sweeney, W. J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Cameron 4 1863. Have recd orders at this point from Genl Roberts to pick up my regiment & report without delay to Clarksburg. Send at once springfield muskets for two companies to Clarksburg say two hundred 200 WJ Sweeney Col 4th Regt 35w71coll [page 2] Mary Prix"
- Identifier:
- ptp_0992
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Sweeney, W. J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Cameron 4 1863. Have recd orders at this point from Genl Roberts to pick up my regiment & report without delay to Clarksburg. Send at once springfield muskets for two companies to Clarksburg say two hundred 200 WJ Sweeney Col 4th Regt 35w71coll [page 2] Mary Prix
- Identifier:
- ptp_0802
- Date:
- 1862/09/19
- Sender:
- Stout, B. B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Hon F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Va Wheeling May 9 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 19 1862. Sir the militia of this county both armed & unarmed have been disbanded except one company is that your orders Capt BB[crossed out] Capt B.B. Stout 20D65pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0704
- Date:
- 1862/08/07
- Sender:
- Stealy, G. K.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 7 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1862. We are getting recruits here they should go into camp but have no camp or garrison equipage can you furnish all we want I have just returned from the two upper counties I think we will recruit the two[crossed out] quota of all the counties G K Stealy Capt USA 43D14pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0356
- Date:
- 1861/09/23
- Sender:
- Starr, William C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 23 1861. By telegraph from Pomeroy 23 1861. Capt Vance Senior company full eighty three 83 men & want to mustered in immediately please send clothing and arms telegraph when officer will be here Lovell Absent W.C. Starr 28HM122pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0361
- Date:
- 1861/09/27
- Sender:
- Starr, William C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 27 1861. By telegraph from Pomeroy 27 1861. Please send clothing blankets particularly by Liberty today. W.C. Starr 8Hm50pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0859
- Date:
- 1862/10/28
- Sender:
- Starr, D. L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 28 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 28 1862. We Have been informed by Dr Safforn [Safford] surgeon of the sixth 6th Va Regt that Dr Dorener is not a regular physician if he can pass the examination I shall be happy to receive him not without Col McCaslin concurs D.L. Starr 39W127 col
- Identifier:
- ptp_1052
- Date:
- 1865/04/09
- Sender:
- Stanton, Edwin M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 9 p.m.
Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865
By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865
This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible.
Edwin M. Stanton
Secy of War
Head Qrs Army of U.S.
430 Rm
Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War
Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Apl 9 1865
Genl-
I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Genl CSA
to U.S. Grant
Comder US Army
[page 4]
Apl 9 1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me -
Very respy your Off
Genl U.S. Grant
[page 5]
Appomattox CH Apl 9
1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate -
One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside -
Very Respy
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Hd Qrs Army Northern Va
9th Apl 1865
Lt General U.S. Grant
Comdr USA
Genl
I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Lt. Genl
- Identifier:
- ptp_1050
- Date:
- 1865/04/09
- Sender:
- Stanton, Edwin M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 9 p.m.
Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865
By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865
This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible.
Edwin M. Stanton
Secy of War
Head Qrs Army of U.S.
430 Rm
Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War
Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Apl 9 1865
Genl-
I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Genl CSA
to U.S. Grant
Comder US Army
[page 4]
Apl 9 1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me -
Very respy your Off
Genl U.S. Grant
[page 5]
Appomattox CH Apl 9
1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate -
One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside -
Very Respy
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Hd Qrs Army Northern Va
9th Apl 1865
Lt General U.S. Grant
Comdr USA
Genl
I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Lt. Genl
- Identifier:
- ptp_1051
- Date:
- 1865/04/09
- Sender:
- Stanton, Edwin M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 9 p.m.
Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865
By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865
This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible.
Edwin M. Stanton
Secy of War
Head Qrs Army of U.S.
430 Rm
Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War
Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Apl 9 1865
Genl-
I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Genl CSA
to U.S. Grant
Comder US Army
[page 4]
Apl 9 1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me -
Very respy your Off
Genl U.S. Grant
[page 5]
Appomattox CH Apl 9
1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate -
One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside -
Very Respy
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Hd Qrs Army Northern Va
9th Apl 1865
Lt General U.S. Grant
Comdr USA
Genl
I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Lt. Genl
- Identifier:
- ptp_1053
- Date:
- 1865/04/09
- Sender:
- Stanton, Edwin M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 9 p.m.
Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865
By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865
This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible.
Edwin M. Stanton
Secy of War
Head Qrs Army of U.S.
430 Rm
Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War
Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Apl 9 1865
Genl-
I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Genl CSA
to U.S. Grant
Comder US Army
[page 4]
Apl 9 1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me -
Very respy your Off
Genl U.S. Grant
[page 5]
Appomattox CH Apl 9
1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate -
One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside -
Very Respy
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Hd Qrs Army Northern Va
9th Apl 1865
Lt General U.S. Grant
Comdr USA
Genl
I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Lt. Genl
- Identifier:
- ptp_1048
- Date:
- 1865/04/09
- Sender:
- Stanton, Edwin M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 9 p.m.
Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865
By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865
This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible.
Edwin M. Stanton
Secy of War
Head Qrs Army of U.S.
430 Rm
Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War
Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Apl 9 1865
Genl-
I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Genl CSA
to U.S. Grant
Comder US Army
[page 4]
Apl 9 1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me -
Very respy your Off
Genl U.S. Grant
[page 5]
Appomattox CH Apl 9
1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate -
One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside -
Very Respy
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Hd Qrs Army Northern Va
9th Apl 1865
Lt General U.S. Grant
Comdr USA
Genl
I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Lt. Genl
- Identifier:
- ptp_1054
- Date:
- 1865/04/09
- Sender:
- Stanton, Edwin M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 9 p.m.
Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865
By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865
This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible.
Edwin M. Stanton
Secy of War
Head Qrs Army of U.S.
430 Rm
Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War
Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Apl 9 1865
Genl-
I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Genl CSA
to U.S. Grant
Comder US Army
[page 4]
Apl 9 1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me -
Very respy your Off
Genl U.S. Grant
[page 5]
Appomattox CH Apl 9
1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate -
One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside -
Very Respy
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Hd Qrs Army Northern Va
9th Apl 1865
Lt General U.S. Grant
Comdr USA
Genl
I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Lt. Genl
- Identifier:
- ptp_1055
- Date:
- 1865/04/09
- Sender:
- Stanton, Edwin M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 9 p.m.
Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865
By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865
This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible.
Edwin M. Stanton
Secy of War
Head Qrs Army of U.S.
430 Rm
Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War
Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Apl 9 1865
Genl-
I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Genl CSA
to U.S. Grant
Comder US Army
[page 4]
Apl 9 1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me -
Very respy your Off
Genl U.S. Grant
[page 5]
Appomattox CH Apl 9
1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate -
One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside -
Very Respy
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Hd Qrs Army Northern Va
9th Apl 1865
Lt General U.S. Grant
Comdr USA
Genl
I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Lt. Genl
- Identifier:
- ptp_1049
- Date:
- 1865/04/09
- Sender:
- Stanton, Edwin M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 9 p.m.
Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865
By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865
This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible.
Edwin M. Stanton
Secy of War
Head Qrs Army of U.S.
430 Rm
Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War
Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Apl 9 1865
Genl-
I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Genl CSA
to U.S. Grant
Comder US Army
[page 4]
Apl 9 1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me -
Very respy your Off
Genl U.S. Grant
[page 5]
Appomattox CH Apl 9
1865
Genl R.E. Lee
Comdr CSA
In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate -
One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside -
Very Respy
U.S. Grant
Lt. Genl
Hd Qrs Army Northern Va
9th Apl 1865
Lt General U.S. Grant
Comdr USA
Genl
I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect.
Very Respy
Your Off
R.E. Lee
Lt. Genl
- Identifier:
- ptp_0729
- Date:
- 1862/08/21
- Sender:
- Stanton, Edwin M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 21 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 21 1862. Your telegram just rec'd in relation to the enemy crossing Cheat Mt. Pass been referred to the commander in cheif Genl Halleck for such action as he deem's proper you will please communicate with him in Respect to military operations in your state Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War 43B123pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0335
- Date:
- 1861/09/14
- Sender:
- Stanley, J. G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 14 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Scott 1861. It is understood by Genl Rosecrans that Genl Meigs has provided you & placed in your charge a quantity of clothing camp & infantry equipage for ten infantry & one Cavalry regt if so please answer me at once J. G. Stanley Capt AQM 39D83pd
