F.H. Pierpont Gov. of Va. Wheeling 8 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8 1861. The Officers of the third regiment Virginia Volunteers have selected the following named gentlemen as their field Officers and respectfully request to acknowledge by telegraph their selection & to forward their commissions at your earliest convenience. Colonel David T Hewes Lieut Col Francis W. Thompson Major Charlie E Sweringen DT Hews [Hewes] Vol. 5"D155pd [page 2] D.T. Hews [Hewes] July 8th
F.H. Pierpont Gov. of Va. Wheeling 8 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8 1861. The Officers of the third regiment Virginia Volunteers have selected the following named gentlemen as their field Officers and respectfully request to acknowledge by telegraph their selection & to forward their commissions at your earliest convenience. Colonel David T Hewes Lieut Col Francis W. Thompson Major Charlie E Sweringen DT Hews [Hewes] Vol. 5"D155pd [page 2] D.T. Hews [Hewes] July 8th
Gov. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 8th 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8th 1861. Tell me if there is two (2) majors elected in Virginia 3rd Regiment is the officers elected according to Virginia regulations. answer immediately. has the Virginia regulations two majors. DT Hewes 29D.91pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 8th Clarksburg, V
Gov. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 8th 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8th 1861. Tell me if there is two (2) majors elected in Virginia 3rd Regiment is the officers elected according to Virginia regulations. answer immediately. has the Virginia regulations two majors. DT Hewes 29D.91pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 8th Clarksburg, V
F H Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 9th 1861. Gov By Telegraph, from Grafton 9th 1861. I have considered your note of yesterday & discussed the matter with Mr. Humphery shall by glad to do all in my power to advance your objects but at present have no disposable troops am trying to get some relief by placing home guards in care of portions of the road & am expecting troops from Ohio from both sources have to have [page 2] means to accomplish your object as soon as it will be permitted for me to leave. I desire to call you and Gen Kelley for a brief consultation. Chas. W. Hill Brig Genl. 93 Gr284pd Genl. Hill July 9th
F H Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 9th 1861. Gov By Telegraph, from Grafton 9th 1861. I have considered your note of yesterday & discussed the matter with Mr. Humphery shall by glad to do all in my power to advance your objects but at present have no disposable troops am trying to get some relief by placing home guards in care of portions of the road & am expecting troops from Ohio from both sources have to have [page 2] means to accomplish your object as soon as it will be permitted for me to leave. I desire to call you and Gen Kelley for a brief consultation. Chas. W. Hill Brig Genl. 93 Gr284pd Genl. Hill July 9th
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 10th 1861. By Telegraph, from Camp Hewes 10th 1861. Sir- I have Hiram A Doty and Benjamin F. Boggis arrested they have a pass purporting to be signed by Thomas S. Boggis of Marcus and SS Fleming[?] of Shinnston dated July 9th a member of the Shinnston Company thinks the signature spurious. Doty claims to be a citizen of Roane. Do you know anything of them answer soon. DT Hewes by order Col Com 61D183pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 10th
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 10th 1861. By Telegraph, from Camp Hewes 10th 1861. Sir- I have Hiram A Doty and Benjamin F. Boggis arrested they have a pass purporting to be signed by Thomas S. Boggis of Marcus and SS Fleming[?] of Shinnston dated July 9th a member of the Shinnston Company thinks the signature spurious. Doty claims to be a citizen of Roane. Do you know anything of them answer soon. DT Hewes by order Col Com 61D183pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 10th
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 10 1861. Wondering of Wise & Patter not satisfactory. Killing of forty 40 of the escorts confirmed. RCM Lovell [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell July 10th
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 10 1861. Wondering of Wise & Patter not satisfactory. Killing of forty 40 of the escorts confirmed. RCM Lovell [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell July 10th
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Parkersburg 10 1861. Money in special and individual deposit. If one other may shall I arrest Sheriff & take to Wheeling Jno List 18 q14pd. [page 2] John List July 10
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Parkersburg 10 1861. Money in special and individual deposit. If one other may shall I arrest Sheriff & take to Wheeling Jno List 18 q14pd. [page 2] John List July 10
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Washington 12 1861. Congress adjourns Thursday and Senator will be bitterly opposed. Brown & Credentials not arrived. Send implications by first mail to Carlile. EM Norton 21 W 57&173 [page 2] E. M. Norton Washington July 12
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Washington 12 1861. Congress adjourns Thursday and Senator will be bitterly opposed. Brown & Credentials not arrived. Send implications by first mail to Carlile. EM Norton 21 W 57&173 [page 2] E. M. Norton Washington July 12
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 12. 1861. Pomeroy 12. 1861. Your letter satisfactory- Who are appointed Lieut Col. & Major R.C.M. Lovell 111G50&70Col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 12 1861. The officers (field) chosen by the Captains & Lieutenants of the third regiment was elected or recommended by the officers present as fellows for colonel & Lieut. Col was unanimous Major Sweringen read all but three votes present which was cast for J G Foly. The vote J Q Lamb second major [page 2] was unanimous the only dissatisfaction is in Capt Halls Company who are not altogether satisfied with the majors who are here recommended D T. Hewes 15D230pd D.T. Hewes July 12
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 12 1861. The officers (field) chosen by the Captains & Lieutenants of the third regiment was elected or recommended by the officers present as fellows for colonel & Lieut. Col was unanimous Major Sweringen read all but three votes present which was cast for J G Foly. The vote J Q Lamb second major [page 2] was unanimous the only dissatisfaction is in Capt Halls Company who are not altogether satisfied with the majors who are here recommended D T. Hewes 15D230pd D.T. Hewes July 12
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Marietta, 13 1861. Are we to be furnished with rifles? JC Fell 7 Hw 50pd. [page 2] J.C. Fell Marietta July 13
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Marietta, 13 1861. Are we to be furnished with rifles? JC Fell 7 Hw 50pd. [page 2] J.C. Fell Marietta July 13
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Camp Near 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 14 1861. Have been to Cheat river today. Enemy retreated to Staunton. I advise you to proceed with the political organization of the country up to this point. G. B. McClellan, Maj Gen USA 2/1 D 83 pd [page 2] Gen. McClellan Huttinsville July 14
