Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Moundsville 8 1863. I have sent scouts to the mouth of Fishing Creek in the Ridge & river roads W. Alexander 10W37coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1863. By Telegraph from Moundsville 9 1863. One 1 of our scouts Mr. Swan is in he reports the rebels near Middleburn & advancing on New Martinsville. Refugees coming in to New Martinsville W Alexander 23W51coll
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1863. Dear Sir, I wish to know if my leave of absence can be granted Your Respectfully John Allison Co E 8th Va Vols 16De53pd
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1863. Sir the condition of my family renders it indispensably necessary for me to visit my home in Mason Co Va for not exceeding ten 10 days for which I only lack your permission. Cause sickness and death. John Allison Co E 8th Va Vols 36De 113pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] We advise to annul the authority of JP Kiger to enroll the militia of this county & continue Geo. K. Leonard M.H. Amiss Chairman Mil Committee 22q76pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Penwood 1861. Respectfully I suggest your sending today OH Patterson Steubenville Ohio Authorization to raise on or more companies as agreed Henry Anisansel Col 1st Virginia Cavalry 20W45coll
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3rd 1861. By Telegraph from New York 3 1861. If you wish to send Mrs Peirpoint to my house she will find it comfortable & secure for her & children if so Mrs A who is here will immediately return home I am better If can be of use to you personally in any capacity command me I will [page 2] sacrifice my interests in Europe at once answer Col Henry Anisansel 58G176pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3rd 1861. By Telegraph from New York 3 1861. If you wish to send Mrs Peirpoint to my house she will find it comfortable & secure for her & children if so Mrs A who is here will immediately return home I am better If can be of use to you personally in any capacity command me I will [page 2] sacrifice my interests in Europe at once answer Col Henry Anisansel 58G176pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 24 1 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 24 1861. I have rec'd here order from head quarters to send immediately my quarter master to Clarksburg to report himself to Capt Leib for these horses & ship them at once to Wheeling will your Excellency please see to it your most Respectfully [page 2] Hy Anisansel Col 1st VC 37C158pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 24 1 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 24 1861. I have rec'd here order from head quarters to send immediately my quarter master to Clarksburg to report himself to Capt Leib for these horses & ship them at once to Wheeling will your Excellency please see to it your most Respectfully [page 2] Hy Anisansel Col 1st VC 37C158pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 7th 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1861. If I had equipments I would immediately go with sufficient force to Gilmer county I have here two hundred (200) Carbines the first hundred saddles must be for Rowand at Weston H Anisansel Capt 1st VC 30D95pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 8 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 8 1861. Excellency my men are suffering much for want of boots mud here is very deep & they cannot ride horseback well with shoes. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 24D77pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 4 1862. See Commendatory letter from Senator Harlan & Gov Kirkwood Iowa BC Armstrong at Alex'andria 10G35pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 21 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 21 1862. Sir, I have just recd a dispatch that my Daughter is not expected to live will you permit me to go see on parole & oblige Thos Bambrick of Hancock Co Va 26D98pd [page 2] Joshua Peavey of Doddridge County. Jno McMillan of Doddridge
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 21 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 21 1862. Sir, I have just recd a dispatch that my Daughter is not expected to live will you permit me to go see on parole & oblige Thos Bambrick of Hancock Co Va 26D98pd [page 2] Joshua Peavey of Doddridge County. Jno McMillan of Doddridge
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 23 1861. By Telegraph, from Fairmont 23 1861. Bad report here from Manapat give us the facts. NS Barnes qw35pd [page 2] N.S. Barnes Fairmont July 23
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 23 1861. By Telegraph, from Fairmont 23 1861. Bad report here from Manapat give us the facts. NS Barnes qw35pd [page 2] N.S. Barnes Fairmont July 23
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Weston " 15 1862. there is about four Hundred (400) men In my regt a large proportion of them secessionists shall I arm them or shall I call out only the loyal part Saml B Barnnett, Col 19th Regt Va State Militia 28W89col [page 2] 19 111111 B Bengram
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Weston " 15 1862. there is about four Hundred (400) men In my regt a large proportion of them secessionists shall I arm them or shall I call out only the loyal part Saml B Barnnett, Col 19th Regt Va State Militia 28W89col [page 2] 19 111111 B Bengram
FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 10 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 1861. Send me order for Battery by first mail I have nothing to do with Debecks Company Frank Beall 16D68pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 21 1861. By Telegraph, from Cameron 21 1861. A messenger came here this morning from Wetzel County three oclock and slated that a union had been shot the previous evening about eight oclock by two secessionists there is considerable alarm in that neighborhood on the account of it as there is considerable number of secessionists there & it is believed that the intend to kill or drive out the [page 2] Cameron (2) Union men in that locality they are led by Squire Colbert who is said to be a man of influence he was one of the men that shot Clayton, they sent over here for a force to go over and prevent further outrages the union men there are not well armed I am satisfied from what I have heard before this shortly that there is first cause for alarm and immediate action. I thought it would be best for you to order out a company from Camp Carlile to go out as far as Belton by the road as that is the nearest point it is only about eight miles from that place to Linn[?] Camp waters where this murder was committed plenty of guides will be furnished if necessary [page 3]Clayton had two balls put into him we have plenty of men but no guns answer immediately what you can do. J.R. Bell. 209 423 Collect [page 4] J. R. Bell
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 21 1861. By Telegraph, from Cameron 21 1861. A messenger came here this morning from Wetzel County three oclock and slated that a union had been shot the previous evening about eight oclock by two secessionists there is considerable alarm in that neighborhood on the account of it as there is considerable number of secessionists there & it is believed that the intend to kill or drive out the [page 2] Cameron (2) Union men in that locality they are led by Squire Colbert who is said to be a man of influence he was one of the men that shot Clayton, they sent over here for a force to go over and prevent further outrages the union men there are not well armed I am satisfied from what I have heard before this shortly that there is first cause for alarm and immediate action. I thought it would be best for you to order out a company from Camp Carlile to go out as far as Belton by the road as that is the nearest point it is only about eight miles from that place to Linn[?] Camp waters where this murder was committed plenty of guides will be furnished if necessary [page 3]Clayton had two balls put into him we have plenty of men but no guns answer immediately what you can do. J.R. Bell. 209 423 Collect [page 4] J. R. Bell
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 21 1861. By Telegraph, from Cameron 21 1861. A messenger came here this morning from Wetzel County three oclock and slated that a union had been shot the previous evening about eight oclock by two secessionists there is considerable alarm in that neighborhood on the account of it as there is considerable number of secessionists there & it is believed that the intend to kill or drive out the [page 2] Cameron (2) Union men in that locality they are led by Squire Colbert who is said to be a man of influence he was one of the men that shot Clayton, they sent over here for a force to go over and prevent further outrages the union men there are not well armed I am satisfied from what I have heard before this shortly that there is first cause for alarm and immediate action. I thought it would be best for you to order out a company from Camp Carlile to go out as far as Belton by the road as that is the nearest point it is only about eight miles from that place to Linn[?] Camp waters where this murder was committed plenty of guides will be furnished if necessary [page 3]Clayton had two balls put into him we have plenty of men but no guns answer immediately what you can do. J.R. Bell. 209 423 Collect [page 4] J. R. Bell
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 21 1861. By Telegraph, from Cameron 21 1861. A messenger came here this morning from Wetzel County three oclock and slated that a union had been shot the previous evening about eight oclock by two secessionists there is considerable alarm in that neighborhood on the account of it as there is considerable number of secessionists there & it is believed that the intend to kill or drive out the [page 2] Cameron (2) Union men in that locality they are led by Squire Colbert who is said to be a man of influence he was one of the men that shot Clayton, they sent over here for a force to go over and prevent further outrages the union men there are not well armed I am satisfied from what I have heard before this shortly that there is first cause for alarm and immediate action. I thought it would be best for you to order out a company from Camp Carlile to go out as far as Belton by the road as that is the nearest point it is only about eight miles from that place to Linn[?] Camp waters where this murder was committed plenty of guides will be furnished if necessary [page 3]Clayton had two balls put into him we have plenty of men but no guns answer immediately what you can do. J.R. Bell. 209 423 Collect [page 4] J. R. Bell
Gov. Pierpont, Wheeling Jun 2 1861. By telegraph from New York 1861. As soon as Genl Rosecrans specifications were examined I was released and am to go on duty. If you still desire that department & myself as commander an early effort may secure this. H. W. Benham Brig Genl 33w76&175 call
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 14 1861. By Telegraph from Beverly 14 1861. Is it absolutely necessary for me to be at Wheeling? My wife is very sick great imprudence in leaving home at this critical time. J. Biskett 24D80pd
Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 29 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 29 1862. I have additional reason to believe that the president will sign our bill J. B. Blair 13w41&88col
Gov. F. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 8th 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8 1861. Would advise you to do nothing as to matters in Weston until I arrive JB Blair 14d47pd [page 2] J.B. Blair July 8
Gov. F. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 8th 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8 1861. Would advise you to do nothing as to matters in Weston until I arrive JB Blair 14d47pd [page 2] J.B. Blair July 8
Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 20 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 20 1863. All right order will be sent today JB Blair 7W23&50coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 27th 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 27 1862. The president has strongly assured us of his desire to sign the bill if he can we are hopeful but not sanguine. Willey & Blair 22G59pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 25 1861. By Telegraph from New York 25 1861. Has the two members of your council left answer immediately C Boake 10G30pd [page 2] C. Boake New York July 25
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 25 1861. By Telegraph from New York 25 1861. Has the two members of your council left answer immediately C Boake 10G30pd [page 2] C. Boake New York July 25
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington, 10 1861. Please notify Jesse Shaw that his wife is not expected to live answer F W Boggess 13Wi31pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 26 1861 By Telegraph from Parkersburg 26 1861 Seventy five of the state volunteers are here to guard our muskets but are unable to return to Roan Co. on account of the superior forces of the rebels they are without provisions & money can you order provisions issued to them by marker master at this post this is suggested by Col [page 2] Dunning Commanding post. Thos Boggess 33w175coll Thos Boggess Parkersburg July 26
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 26 1861 By Telegraph from Parkersburg 26 1861 Seventy five of the state volunteers are here to guard our muskets but are unable to return to Roan Co. on account of the superior forces of the rebels they are without provisions & money can you order provisions issued to them by marker master at this post this is suggested by Col [page 2] Dunning Commanding post. Thos Boggess 33w175coll Thos Boggess Parkersburg July 26
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 2 1863. By Telegraph from Sutton Va 2 1863. I have commenced collecting need stronger force at Sutton have at least two 2 companies infantry sent immediately FC Boggs IBC 17W56coll
Gov. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mrch 4 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 4 1863. Have you shipped those arm's to me yet please answer John Bogg's 100W40pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 186. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 8 186. Are we to have no aid the enemy in force at Cairo yesterday & burnt railroad bridge Is Genl Roberts doing nothing there is great wrong somewhere AJ Boreman 28W122&122coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 31 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 31 1862. The circuit court for Wirt County begins on Thursday next third of April. I have just been informed that there are no troops there. Since the shooting of the Sheriff of Pleasants the attorneys & suitors feel insecure without protection. Can you not get an order by Col Rathbone to have a company at Wirt CH on the first day of court to continue until it adjourns. A.I. Boreman 67W221col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph form Beverly . . 1861. Have Prisoners Dorsett and company arrived if so have they a trunk in company marked C.S.F. with white cover if so detain it & examine all baggage. If they have left for Columbus a telegraph same to Gov. Dennison Answer W.K. Bosley Col Comdg Post.
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 5 1862. Please telegraph at once Secy War to remove Col Campbell from Williamsburg & put such force there as will restore unionists to their homes & remove Letcher & Davis men appointed by Campbell to office answer Lemuel J. Bowden G. F. Watson 37G89pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg, 20 1862. The company is eighty four (84) strong can it be accepted as cavalry we wish to swear in on Friday can we answer immediately Lot Bowen 23D74pd
FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Govnr. Wheeling Dec 17 8 pm 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17th 1862. Send me immediately ninety (90) french Carbines fifty eight (58) Caliber ninety (90) Cartridge & ninety (90) cap boxes ninety (90) straps. I have marching orders for Sutton Can you send them at once if so I will wait for them answer Lot Bowen Capt 3rd Va Cavalry 37Dc116pd [page 2] I want the French rifles and all other articles you have to fill the within requisition F.H. Peirpoint Respectfully Ret. to Gov F.H. Pierpoint The rifles belong to you and are only on Store here. I can furnish the accoutrements. Capt. Lot Bowen has Eighty eight Breech Loading carbines on the way here from the Frankfort arsenal & they will be forwarded to him as soon as received A.R. Buffington Lt. & Chf. of Ordnance West. Va, Jn J Mabhett Brown Chf. Clk. Ord Off. Wheeling Va Dec. 18/62
FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Govnr. Wheeling Dec 17 8 pm 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17th 1862. Send me immediately ninety (90) french Carbines fifty eight (58) Caliber ninety (90) Cartridge & ninety (90) cap boxes ninety (90) straps. I have marching orders for Sutton Can you send them at once if so I will wait for them answer Lot Bowen Capt 3rd Va Cavalry 37Dc116pd [page 2] I want the French rifles and all other articles you have to fill the within requisition F.H. Peirpoint Respectfully Ret. to Gov F.H. Pierpoint The rifles belong to you and are only on Store here. I can furnish the accoutrements. Capt. Lot Bowen has Eighty eight Breech Loading carbines on the way here from the Frankfort arsenal & they will be forwarded to him as soon as received A.R. Buffington Lt. & Chf. of Ordnance West. Va, Jn J Mabhett Brown Chf. Clk. Ord Off. Wheeling Va Dec. 18/62
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 27 1862. Rebels are stripping Union men of Mason of horses our cavalry have taken twenty five horses which is placed in hands of our regiment to be disposed of as you may direct answer immediately they are much needed by the second Va cavalry Wm R Brown Col 5th Va Vols 43Hm182pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Pt Pleasant 14 1862. Capt CW Nunehn aqm at Gallipolis will furnish our militia what we need on your order Geo C. Bruyer, Brig Gen Cmdg Militia 18W164col
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 5 1862. Sir the following has this day been issued ordered first that a draft of three thousand[crossed out] hundred thousand men be immediately called into the service of the united states to serve for nine 9 months unless sooner discharged the secretary of war will assign the quota's to the states and establish regulations for the drafts that's if any state shall not by the 18th of august furnish [page 2](Conlusion from part 1st) Wheeling Aug 1862. the quota of the additional three hundred thousand vol's authorized by Law the deficiency of volunteers in states will also be made up by special drafts from the militia the secretary of war will establish regulations for that purpose Instructions will be sent in a few day's the whole number of troops sent by the several states will be estimated [page 3](conclusion from part 2cd) Wheeling Aug 1862 and appointed & any supplies furnished by a state above its proportionate will be credited to that draft By order of Secy of War C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 137B614pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 5 1862. Sir the following has this day been issued ordered first that a draft of three thousand[crossed out] hundred thousand men be immediately called into the service of the united states to serve for nine 9 months unless sooner discharged the secretary of war will assign the quota's to the states and establish regulations for the drafts that's if any state shall not by the 18th of august furnish [page 2](Conlusion from part 1st) Wheeling Aug 1862. the quota of the additional three hundred thousand vol's authorized by Law the deficiency of volunteers in states will also be made up by special drafts from the militia the secretary of war will establish regulations for that purpose Instructions will be sent in a few day's the whole number of troops sent by the several states will be estimated [page 3](conclusion from part 2cd) Wheeling Aug 1862 and appointed & any supplies furnished by a state above its proportionate will be credited to that draft By order of Secy of War C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 137B614pd
His Excy F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 18 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 18 1862. 12.10 am Required to fill up your regiments in the field August thirteenth 13 eighteen hundred and sixty two 1862. five thousand five hundred eight three 5583 men. C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & A.A.G. 23.B.102pd
