Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 29 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Cheat Mountain Pass 1861. Can you confine the men named in Mr. Cranes letter to the Commander of Camp Beverly & keep them at Wheeling if we will arrest them & send them forward it will be troublesome for us to guard them here. J.J. Reynolds Brig Gen Cmdg 40D125pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 29 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 29 1861. Gen Hill forward me your despatch to Grafton asking force twenty eighth Ohio will be in Wheeling tonight please let me know what is the matter & I will send necessary force W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A 32D101pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " 30 1861. Companies A I & H first Virginia Regt Volunteers under command Capt A. H. Breck will move at nine oclock this morning for Wheeling arrived there will report to Gov Pierpoint for further orders post Quartermaster will furnish transportation by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 44D137paid [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " 30 1861. Companies A I & H first Virginia Regt Volunteers under command Capt A. H. Breck will move at nine oclock this morning for Wheeling arrived there will report to Gov Pierpoint for further orders post Quartermaster will furnish transportation by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 44D137paid [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Headquarters AOWV 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 30 1861. The following despatch has been handed me. Orders have been countermanded stay there until I arrive will be there this evening. Signed I.W. Pumphrey The troops are now waiting for cars in pursuance of orders of mine last evening if anything has occurred to alter matters advise me immediately. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 50D155pd [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30th
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Headquarters AOWV 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 30 1861. The following despatch has been handed me. Orders have been countermanded stay there until I arrive will be there this evening. Signed I.W. Pumphrey The troops are now waiting for cars in pursuance of orders of mine last evening if anything has occurred to alter matters advise me immediately. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 50D155pd [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30th
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters AOWV 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg July 30 1861. Capt A.H. Brecks orders number thirty-two (32) are so far modified that companies H & I will report to Genl Hill at Grafton for further orders who will select their camp by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 37D116pd [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters AOWV 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg July 30 1861. Capt A.H. Brecks orders number thirty-two (32) are so far modified that companies H & I will report to Genl Hill at Grafton for further orders who will select their camp by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 37D116pd [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 31 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 31 1861. John McKinsty barkeeper at Sprigg House Wheeling as he alleges is held as a spy is he true or false he is just from Frederick Md. Wm. F. Johnson John Harper 30.G.75pd
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
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling, Aug 1st 1861. By Telegraph from Zanesville 1st 1861. I have a Company eighty five (85) me for artillery for three (3) years or the war will you accept & furnish us answer W. M. Farrar 20.z.55 paid
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Aug 1st 1861. Wheeling By Telegraph from Clarksburg 186. Will you please telegraph me full what cavalry troops have been authorized to be raised by consent of Secty of war in Virginia pd WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 2 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 2 1861. What sort of material is the artillery company offered Yes I can arm but many artillery offers are made me & I wish to take care in the selection WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 29D92pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 3d 1861. By telegraph from Washington 3 1861. You are authorized to raise & organize eight regiments of infantry & two regts of cavalry official letter goes forward tomorrow by mail by order of Secy of War Jas Lesley Jr Chief Clk 29 G73pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Headquarters Kanawha Brigade186. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge [aug] 4th via Galleopalis 3th 1861. I have about eight hundred 800 serviceable muskets with Bayonets taken from the enemy they are at your disposal for the purpose you mentioned. I would suggest the sending of some reliable Officer as agent to the Valley to act for you in the formation of companies of Union Home guards issuing commissions and arms & = numbers are anxious [page 2] to join in Fayette Kanawha & Nicholas counties as well as below some regular organizing should exist before issuing the muskets. J. D. Cox, Brig. Genl. Comdg 80w250&513-col
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Headquarters Kanawha Brigade186. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge [aug] 4th via Galleopalis 3th 1861. I have about eight hundred 800 serviceable muskets with Bayonets taken from the enemy they are at your disposal for the purpose you mentioned. I would suggest the sending of some reliable Officer as agent to the Valley to act for you in the formation of companies of Union Home guards issuing commissions and arms & = numbers are anxious [page 2] to join in Fayette Kanawha & Nicholas counties as well as below some regular organizing should exist before issuing the muskets. J. D. Cox, Brig. Genl. Comdg 80w250&513-col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Since my last despatch eleven active secessionists have arrived at Clarksburg with charge & witnesses offenses are various some being charged as spies others as preaching opposition to government they should be kept in some safe place not too many together they are now under guard in the brick remaining here & receive army rations [page 2] for which a cook is provided before I send them down to you advise me if you are ready to receive them WS Rosecans Brig Genl USA 77D 236 pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Since my last despatch eleven active secessionists have arrived at Clarksburg with charge & witnesses offenses are various some being charged as spies others as preaching opposition to government they should be kept in some safe place not too many together they are now under guard in the brick remaining here & receive army rations [page 2] for which a cook is provided before I send them down to you advise me if you are ready to receive them WS Rosecans Brig Genl USA 77D 236 pd
Hon. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]. Governor of Virginia Gov Peirpoint Wheeling Aug 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Had the pleasure of two interviews with Gen Wheat & Mr Wilkinson have agreed to have a regiment of three years men raised for the primary purpose of guarding Railroads. Consider Wilkinson proper person to command it recommend great care in the selection of officers if you will permit me to suggest names of persons who fall under my notice & whom I deem fitted for [page 2] commissioned officers I will do so I already suggested to Mr. Wilkinson one E J Cinger[?] who would I think make a good captain. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 90D278pd
Hon. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]. Governor of Virginia Gov Peirpoint Wheeling Aug 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Had the pleasure of two interviews with Gen Wheat & Mr Wilkinson have agreed to have a regiment of three years men raised for the primary purpose of guarding Railroads. Consider Wilkinson proper person to command it recommend great care in the selection of officers if you will permit me to suggest names of persons who fall under my notice & whom I deem fitted for [page 2] commissioned officers I will do so I already suggested to Mr. Wilkinson one E J Cinger[?] who would I think make a good captain. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 90D278pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 6 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 6 1861. Per your request I this day sent to Columbus eleven prisoners for military safe keeping charged with treasonable & seditious conduct G.F. Herndon J.S. Fisher, D Bazil, R Resor F.W. Fillmore, S. Lemsford of Buckhannon, J.H. Rhea F.A. Meeks of Sutton, G.S. Conway P. Evans & AE Pall of Central. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 57.D.176pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph From Grafton Aug 7 1861. Seventeen (17) Secession prisoners go up today in charge of a guard to be turned over to Capt Britt Commanding Camp Carlile by order of Brig Gen Kelley. Geo H Crosman Jr Asst Adjt Genl 27Gr86pd
His Excy Gov of Virginia Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 1 1861. Are there any troops at Camp Carlile except Capt. Britts Company when does their term of service expire two prisoners sent to Camp Carlile today whose names you will find written on an envelope containing papers in charge of the officer commanding guards & addressed to you are arrested for firing on our pickets they are bad men & require strict watch to prevent their escape [page 2] Gen Kelley health is improving Geo H Crosman AA Gen 71gr218pd
His Excy Gov of Virginia Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 1 1861. Are there any troops at Camp Carlile except Capt. Britts Company when does their term of service expire two prisoners sent to Camp Carlile today whose names you will find written on an envelope containing papers in charge of the officer commanding guards & addressed to you are arrested for firing on our pickets they are bad men & require strict watch to prevent their escape [page 2] Gen Kelley health is improving Geo H Crosman AA Gen 71gr218pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 7 1861. About Twenty prisoners left Beverly at two (2) oclock AM yesterday sixth for Wheeling via Grafton they are in charge of guard. J.J. Reynolds Brig Genl 22W71paid
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 12 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1861. Please don't send Dr. Hanslentrie to my Battery Capt Daum WS V Artillery 8D35pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 12th 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1861. Two 2 Virginia companies in Kanawha serve at Mason City & Point Pleasant & one at Grafton will make a regiment. Have any field officers yet been appointed for them If not I suggest a consultation with Maj Oakes RCM Lovell Mason City [page 2] I want to embody these troops WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 45 D 141pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 12th 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1861. Two 2 Virginia companies in Kanawha serve at Mason City & Point Pleasant & one at Grafton will make a regiment. Have any field officers yet been appointed for them If not I suggest a consultation with Maj Oakes RCM Lovell Mason City [page 2] I want to embody these troops WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 45 D 141pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 13 1861. By Telegraph from Zanesville . 13 1861. William Edwards of my company recommended to you by Maj Kingsbury for special business is here shall he be sent in Lyman J. Jackson 20W55col
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 14 1861. By Telegraph, From Clarksburg . . 1861. Genl Rosecrans has been informed that you have been furnished by quartermaster Meigs with complete outfit for ten 10 Va Regiments. Many of the Virginia regiments now in the field are destitute any means alleviating present wants would be acceptable. Please inform me a QM at Headquarters what the chances are JG Chandler Capt ASM 50D155pd
His Excellency Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 14 1861. By Telegraph from Weston " " 1861. I have been Notary Public to the bank in this place since its location here. I was advised by P.M. Hale to act as such until August Court which adjourned on yesterday. Shall I continue the duty until further instructed or not. Be pleased to reply before three 3 oclock P.M. tomorrow my Union friend advise me to make this request. Geo W Jackson 6g
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 . 1861. I shall today send you a number of prisoners with a statement of the cause of their detention. Numerous instances of malevolence & seditious talk against the general sort & the government of Western Virginia in the part of persons who have taken the oath of allegiance or given this parole are brought to [page 2] my notice from time to time they have been brought to the conclusion that it will be best hereafter to administer to them the oath of allegiance to the US & fidelity to the state of Western Va. As many of these will be required can you not furnish us some printed forms of the oath say two or three thousand WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 111G333pd[?]
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 . 1861. I shall today send you a number of prisoners with a statement of the cause of their detention. Numerous instances of malevolence & seditious talk against the general sort & the government of Western Virginia in the part of persons who have taken the oath of allegiance or given this parole are brought to [page 2] my notice from time to time they have been brought to the conclusion that it will be best hereafter to administer to them the oath of allegiance to the US & fidelity to the state of Western Va. As many of these will be required can you not furnish us some printed forms of the oath say two or three thousand WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 111G333pd[?]
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire " 15 1861. Capt W. Craig is absent no equipment of any kind in the Quarter Masters department W. Craig Capt & QM per Thornton 14j33pd
His Excellency the Governor Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Mr. Pumphrey left for Clarksburg this morning will be in Wheeling tomorrow evening by order Brig Gen Kelley Geo H Crosman Jr A.A.G. 17gr56pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Zanesville 15 1861. Will I need the assistance of another good man can I draw on you for fifty 50 to a hundred 100 to fit out have not received pay for services heretofore answer. Wm Edwards 30w75col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Have no official information of any cavalry company at Wheeling What does it mean? B.F. Kelley Brig Gen USA 14Gr47pd
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 F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire . 17 1861. I regret that my business compels me presence here today I will try to see you tomorrow. S Crispin Lt Ordinance 17j39paid
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. The commanding general directs me to inform you that he proposes to send you eight 8 prisoners for safe keeping only five 5 however will be forwarded to Wheeling through Genl Kelley today their names are David Nutter, Andrew Gaul, Burton Gaul, William Corder Benjamin Braden very respectfully, Geo L. Hartsuff AA Gen 46D143pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. I beg leave to call the attention of your Excellency to Capt Latham a man of activity & energy fitting him for a position of field officers in one of the new regiments should not others more eligible be found I have thought of him in connection with the regiment [page 2] forming as railroad guards. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 53D170pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. I beg leave to call the attention of your Excellency to Capt Latham a man of activity & energy fitting him for a position of field officers in one of the new regiments should not others more eligible be found I have thought of him in connection with the regiment [page 2] forming as railroad guards. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 53D170pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg . . 1861. There are now seven companies on the Kanawha & Ohio without commanding officers. If you have not already selected them I recommend Lieut. N. P. Richmond thirteenth 13 Ind. Volunteers acting as my aid-de-camp. For a majority he completely understands infantry drill & is an energetic and able man. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Gen USA 48D149pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 18 1861. By Telegraph from Washington DC 1861. The Government desires to know immediately whether a requisition for the whole or a part of the uniformed militia or home guards of your state for temporary service would seriously retard or embarrass the enrollment & organization of the volunteer force now being enrolled for three 3 years or during the war the exigencies of the public service may require the utmost promptitude on your part. Please answer by telegraph and state your views Simon Cameron. 72G159pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. I have not the horses to supply Col Anisansel. I doubt my power to do so if I had them. In regard to Capt Keyes I will see you in person on Wednesday as I intend to accompany the first Va down. BF Kelley Brig Genl 42HI31col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " " 1861. By law the president alone has power to receive six 6 months troops I must get an answer from the Secretary of War before I can accept WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 26P83pd
Gov Pierponit [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg Aug 19 1861. I think the young man will answer well for the Lieut. Colonelcy Capt. J. S. Hill of Burning-spring has had a detachment of some forty 40 horse employed as mounted guides & scouts for the last six weeks he says he can fill it to a hundred cavalry by saturday I have directed Capt Jackson of Parkersburg to muster in his detachment as soon as it reports. Hill is willing to take first [page 2] Lieutenantcy if he can first rate man for captain W.S. Rosecrans Brig Gen USA 81PL284pd
Gov Pierponit [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg Aug 19 1861. I think the young man will answer well for the Lieut. Colonelcy Capt. J. S. Hill of Burning-spring has had a detachment of some forty 40 horse employed as mounted guides & scouts for the last six weeks he says he can fill it to a hundred cavalry by saturday I have directed Capt Jackson of Parkersburg to muster in his detachment as soon as it reports. Hill is willing to take first [page 2] Lieutenantcy if he can first rate man for captain W.S. Rosecrans Brig Gen USA 81PL284pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By telegraph from Pittsburgh 19 1861. Capt WJ Koung[?] wanted to know how many of our home guards would volunteer to hold Parkersburg for thirty days in what conditions until the services of a regt be accepted for such a service & time you might depend upon a regiment in a few days if necessary Please answer [page 2] John Harper Saml Riddle CL Magee Members of Committee of Home Defense 56G177pd